Science & Technology

Science & Technology

The Periodic Table and the Actinides

Most people know that uranium is radioactive, but few would think of taking a Geiger Counter with them when antique-hunting. A hundred years ago, uranium oxide was widely used in making decorative glass objects. Their characteristic greenish-yellow colour gave them the name of ‘Vaseline glass’, though their radioactivity means that uranium is not used in glass-making these days. Uranium is also used in making the shells fired by Army tanks, as it is extremely dense and also tends to ignite on impact.

Simon Cotton | 24.06.2019

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Mold Toxins Damage The Liver – Antioxidant Supplements Might Help

Wheat mill workers frequently suffer from health problems caused by toxic fungi in the air. A group of Egyptian researchers recently discovered that supplementation with zinc and vitamin C can ameliorate oxidative stress and toxic liver damage resulting from occupational exposure to a potent mold toxin.

The Editors | 24.06.2019

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Air Pollution In Southeast Asia Is The Main Cause For Respiratory Disease In Children

According to the WHO, in addition to respiratory disease, one third of deaths from heart disease, stroke and lung cancer are due to air pollution. And Children in Southeast Asia are particularly at risk. Now, researchers have reviewed the relationship between air pollution and the risk of wheezing associated disorders in children in Southeast Asia.

The Editors | 20.06.2019

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Why many NFL players have early birthdays: Relative age effects in American Professional Football

Does your birthday affect the likelihood of becoming a professional American football player? Yes indeed!  Researchers from Dartmouth College recently […]

The Editors | 17.06.2019

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