First coined by Des Voeux, the term ‘smog’ is derived from the words smoke and fog. With the industrial revolution came air pollution. The very first smog ...
Science
Killing Viruses (Covid19) with UV (ultraviolet) Light
Ultraviolet light is a type of electromagnetic radiation. Ultraviolet light is responsible for summer tans and sunburns. However, too much exposure to UV ...
The importance and challenges of healthcare data management
The use of data in healthcare can make information readily available and save billions of dollars in healthcare. According to this Prolifics research, data is ...
A duo like no other – Apple and Google join forces to help fight Coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to take heed over the world, many organizations and technology are being used together to help fight the virus. There has ...
How safe is Vaping: Main health threats
Vaping is relatively new when compared to traditional smoking. Some people think that vaping is less harmful than smoking because it does not produce smoke. ...
Coronavirus Forcing Work from Home and Harming Productivity
For some time now, companies have slowly moved towards work-from-home policies to lower overhead expenses. But now, with more than 15,219 confirmed cases as of ...
3 Benefits of Correcting Power Factor in Enterprise Electrical Systems
There’s a phrase used to explain why you might take more food on your plate than you can realistically eat: “Your eyes were bigger than your stomach.” The ...
Here’s how an on-grid solar solution can cut down your power costs
Solar is a trend that is fast catching up to the masses after recognizing its multiple benefits. Apart from being good for the environment and leaving behind ...
World’s most polluting brands (2019)
Coca Cola has topped the list of the most polluting brands once again, for the second year in a row, in a global audit of plastic waste conducted by the Break ...
4 reasons why the demand for NGS technologies is increasing in 2019
Experts expect next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology to register a CAGR of 19.5% during the time between 2019 and 2023. Currently, North America is a ...
3 signs your portable Ultrasound may need repairs
If you're interested in purchasing a portable ultrasound, you may have questions about the maintenance. For instance, how do you know when it needs repairs? ...
Interstellar Comet 2I/Borisov is coming, and we can watch it
We have a visitor from beyond our solar system, and the more information we gather, the more interesting things are becoming. Comet 2I/Borisov is only the ...
The multiple applications of biotechnology companies
Biotech companies have a lot to be proud of. They have made so many significant contributions to society and in so many different fields, it’s surprising that ...
Renewable energy: Benefits, types, and the future
Non-renewable sources of energy like oil, gas, and coal, appear to be dwindling at a rapid pace, although new sources are sometimes discovered. At the same ...
New research shows increase in pharmaceuticals polluting our waters
A team led by researchers from Radboud University in The Netherlands has reported that concentrations of pharmaceuticals in freshwater sources around the world ...
