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Internal combustion engines are likely to remain in widespread use for some time yet, but it's possible that we may be bidding adieu to that most iconic of engine parts, the spark plug. Researchers from Japan's National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS) are creating lase

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Pets are cute! But very helpless, especially so during times of emergency. So what happens when they're stuck in a fire and suffering from smoke inhalation and, well, need oxygen? Fire trucks in Denver are starting to get pet-specific oxygen masks to pump that good stuff in

When mixed with ultra-high-molecular weight polyethylene, meat and bone meal byproducts from animal rendering processes form a biodegradable plastic. Even a card-carrying carnivore might feel a little squeamish about wearing clothes made with animal byproducts. If these plastics go retail, should co

"Is conflict running rampant in your workplace?" asked the latest in a long line of training-seminar emails to hit my inbox. "Don't let unchecked anger, out-of-control emotions, or toxic personalities rule your workplace for another minute!" Then the sales pitch for this one-hour audio seminar c

Googlers may be some of the best-fed employees in America, but diners at Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) Thunderbird Café may be some of the most environmentally-responsible. Much has been written about "Google culture", of course, and the fine, free food that employees at the Googleplex in M

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How to find our the weight of M S and C S Channels from Mtrs to Kgs

I saw a good one today, and it took me a while to catch on.

What do you guys think of this?

A 10 Ton Package Unit with a capped, and I do mean capped - with slips, drives and a cap, return air duct about 10 feet away from the unit.

It was in a school so it had to have, of course, smoke/heat detec

After the interview, what is no-thank-you letter and who may use it? If I receive a thank-you letter, does it imply I am recruited? Or worst case, if I receive the later one, I will definitely be failed?

What is this price called when the Vendor give us the price of each item plus labor cost in the quotation? It means there is not separated labor cost for the work. Any specific term?

Anyone in civil world please let me know what is skim coat and its application?

If I use the general external or external paint for my house? Is that kind of skim coat?

According to a report by The New York Times, cell phone companies often track every call customers make and do so without them knowing. While the telecoms claim they are only collecting the data for market research purposes, many industry insiders believe this is a case of "Big Brother" extending hi

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In the first systematic study of its kind on why women either don't pursue engineering careers after obtaining the necessary degrees or exit the field early, researchers found that undesirable perceptions and "inflexible" working conditions outweighed family considerations in their decision to seek

Hello,

I'm currently in Afghanistan and have an issue with collapsing jack stands on two occasions; luckily no one has been injured. However I want to come up with a solution to this issue before someone does get injured.

A 10 ton jack stand was place under the right rear axle of a 27 ton vehicle

We have 3 phase transformer 480/(220/127 )and single phase motor 220V.

Can connect two phase to run the motor?

I hope to get good and technical answer as usual

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