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Science Of Laser Printing By : Michael Stollery Science behind laser printers and how they get the image or text onto the paper. Destination: Saturn By : Dr Andrew Impey Ever thought about Saturn as a holiday destination? Me neither, but if you were to choose Saturn as your next holiday destination there are a few things that you will need to know about your trip.... Cheltenham Festival '07 By : Dr Andrew Impey A brief look at some of the highlights at this year's Cheltenham Science Festival. Melamine Toxicity Testing - Practical or Political, Its Here to Stay By : Andrew Stratton Interest in melamine testing has skyrocketed with the recent scares in the United States after pork and chicken were given contaminated feed imported from China. With unprecedented scrutiny on the various industries which use melamine, operators may need the services of a testing laboratory. Biodiesel Testing - Quality and Purity Testing Increase Confidence And Assure Results By : Andrew Stratton Biodiesel and biofuel production is growing at an ever growing rate as new production facilities appear across Europe, Asia, and the Americas every month. Manufacturers of biodiesel testing equipment are responding to these growing demands to supply the market at every level. The 2007 Pet Food Crisis: Was it Preventable? By : Andrew Stratton One pet food manufacturer, whose wet pet foods are sold under dozens of familiar brand names, had allowed a lethal substance known as melamine to enter their products. This error wasn't discovered until over 60 million potentially contaminated units were in stores and sudden and epidemic kidney failure among cats and dogs was reported. The ensuing pet food recall affected pet owners nationwide. A Few Important Facts About International Video Standards Conversion By : Anna Woodward International video standards conversion presents a larger challenge to international viewing than does region coding. Controversial Research: Embryonic Stem Cells and Obesity Vaccines By : David Stockwell When the results of the research are controversial, it draws people's attention. This can lead to the field itself, like Embryonic Stem Cell and Obesity research becoming controversial. But controversial research can lead to more new developments as researchers strive to address the controversy with new solutions. Die Casting: The Process And The Techniques By : Adrian Adams What is die casting? Essentially, die casting uses steel molds called dies which molten metal is forced into using extremely high pressure. Changing the Information Flow from Your DNA can Change Your Life By : Bruce Forciea Explores the new science of epigenetics and how behaviors can change the information from DNA to help you to be healthy. Johnston's Contribution To Calligraphy By : Jimmy Cox Calligrapher Edward Johnston contributed a lot to the modern world of calligraphy. Looking back through the ages it can be seen that calligraphy has played an important part in the development of civilization, and that it has manifested itself in many ways and through many agents. Biodiesel as an Alternative Fuel By : Joseph Then Biodiesel fuel is a fuel made from the oil of certain oilseed crops such as soybean, canola, palm kernel, coconut, sunflower, safflower, corn and a hundreds of other oil producing crops. The oil is extracted by the use of a press. The oil is then mixed in specific proportions with other agents which causes a chemical reaction. The results of this reaction are two products, biodiesel and soap. Beating the High Price of Gasoline with Biodiesel By : Joseph Then With the price of traditional fuel rising faster everyday, people everywhere are looking for alternatives. Electric cars were once touted as the way to save the environment and beat the cost of gasoline, but they are so expensive that very few people can afford to save money by purchasing one. Make Your Own Biodiesel Fuel By : Joseph Then Wouldn't you love to go into your garage and whip up a batch of fuel for your car? Think of the money you would save if you could make fuel for your car from a product found in your garden? Making Biodiesel at Home By : Joseph Then It is easy to make your own fuel at home. You need a few simple supplies, all of which are readily available at your hardware stores. Gather up 1 liter of vegetable oil, antifreeze, and lye. Making Biodiesel For Fun and Savings By : Joseph Then All of us have a little chemist in us that likes to come out and play. Experimenting with different concoctions is part of what makes cooking so much fun, but can you imagine a chemistry experiment that could end up saving you thousands of dollars on your gasoline bills? What is Biodiesel? By : Joseph Then Biodiesel is the fuel of the future, available today. This clean burning fuel alternative is produced from domestic resources, such as soybeans, that are entirely renewable. Biodiesel and You By : Joseph Then The idea of using an all natural biodegradable fuel source may seem a bit too science fiction or Hollywood for the average person. Outlining Mechanical Engineering By : Derek Both Although maybe not one of the most "glamorous" of trades, mechanical engineering is definitely one of the most important, and also frequently used, though you may not realize just how frequent and common. Take the chair you're currently sitting on reading this article - you can bet there's at least some kind of mechanical engineering process in its design to make it as comfortable as possible. An Overview Of Solar Energy And Other Renewable Energy Sources By : James Copper This article provides a fascinating and insightful look at solar and other forms of renewable energy.
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