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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. Plastic Forming - Vacuum Forming Guide By : John Morris What is vacuum forming? What does it do? What are the methods used in forming vacuums? Vacuum forming is basically the procedure used in shaping any kind of plastic... How Great Our Sun Is By : Adrian Barrett Have you ever actually imagined the size of our universe? Astronomy Real Star Power By : Chris Campbell Astronomy has to be one the most humbling of all subjects to study. Just the thought of our universe, being like a grain of sand in a sandy shore of universes, is enough to make me want to crawl back under the sheets. How You Dream Your World Into Existence By : Saleem Rana Since reality at the subatomic energy is only pure energy, we have to look to consciousness to define the structure of the world. When we do this, we find that we have a large role to play in the shape of things to come. DNA Testing - An Overview Of This Revolutionary Scientific Breakthrough By : Brooke Hayles There are advantages and disadvantages to undergoing DNA testing. The government and courts rely on DNA testing in solving crimes and finding leads. The method of DNA collection have proven guilt in crimes, as well as proven innocence in some wrongly accused of serious crimes or felonies. The Debatable DNA Testing - Discovering The Role Your Genes Play By : Brooke Hayles Deoxyribonucleic acid is the scientific terminology for DNA. DNA determines the cells behavior, function, and structure. What is great about DNA is that not only can it tell the identity of a person, but it can also give information about four thousand genetic conditions and diseases. Because DNA testing is becoming cheaper, this is the most popular form of testing. Aluminum Anodizing Technology and Market Assessment By : Brian Reuter The strongest growth category for anodized aluminum appears to be that of transportation. An expected increase in the production of new aircraft to replace aging fleets and the auto industry's trend of increasing the use of aluminum for vehicle frames and bodies are expected to be the primary drivers of this growth. A GPS System Will Take You Anywhere By : Ray La Foy The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a "constellation" of 24 well-spaced satellites that orbit the Earth and make it possible for people with ground receivers to pinpoint their geographic location. A Look Into The Cosmos: How Telescopes Work By : Ray La Foy Since Galileo gifted the world with the telescope, technology has driven it along to becoming very hi-tech and very modern. Sports Science & Improving Sporting Performance By : Derek Both Sport science is a collection of scientific disciplines that work together to improve the performance of a given athlete. Middle School Science Fair Projects By : Zhang Xiao Hong Science fair projects need not be boring and considered a chore, with a little bit of imagination you can come up with a science fair topic that can be exciting and very interesting. Women in Science By : Kadence Buchanan More than 25 years have gone by since the U.S. Congress passed the Women in Science and Technology Equal Opportunity Act, which states that it is "the policy of the United States that men and women have equal opportunity in education, training, and employment in scientific and technical fields." 5 Detailing Secrets By : Devin Price Five secrets the detailing pros don't want you to know. Past Achievements, Future Plans for Space Exploration By : Ben Franklin The space race was a challenge between the USSR and the United States to see who could land a man on the moon first. What Sets Some Detailers Appart. By : Devin Price Learn How to be a stand out Detailer. Feeding Madagascar Hissing Roaches. By : Devin Price Learn what to feed madagascar hissing roaches to improve breeding and health. Capacitor: An Overview By : James Monahan Anybody in the field of electronics would doubtless be familiar with a capacitor, but what exactly is it? Copper Makes the World Go Round Too By : James Monahan I'm pretty sure you know what copper is. After all, it's found in a lot of the things we come across in our day-to-day experiences. Commotion with Corrosion By : James Monahan To explain it further, corrosion is defined as the wearing away of materials in a slow blow by blow process. The Glass We Know By : James Monahan Glass is naturally made out of sand when it is striked by lightning, morphing into brilliant shapes and objects. A History of Elasticity By : James Monahan Man has, since the early times, found out how useful elastic materials are. And today's man has improved on this idea and constantly finds ways to make more elastic materials to suit his everyday needs. Need To Cool Down? Use A Dehumidifier! By : James Monahan A dehumidifier is a device which removes excess moisture in the air. This device performs this process by condensing the moisture on a cool surface. A dehumidifier is simply an air conditioner. Would You Care To Be Digitized? By : James Monahan Gibberish speaking, digitize, as explained in the field of computer science, is the conversion of any continuously different source of input, i.e., lines in a drawing, or a signal of sound, into a series of hidden units embodied in a computer through binary digits 0 and 1. The New Old Wonders of Electrodes By : James Monahan Electrodes are an everyday reality. It is so common that when you hold anything with a battery, you are in effect holding electrodes too. The Hitchhiker's Guide to Elliptical Galaxies By : James Monahan Elliptical galaxies are ellipsoidal agglomerations of stars, which usually do not contain much interstellar matter, and look smoothly like small wads when viewed through a telescope. The Hidden Truth Behind an Emblem By : James Monahan An emblem is a visual representation that defines an idea, thought, or an entity. It's synonymous with the words symbol and sign. Prototypes, The Granddaddy Of All Products By : James Monahan Prototypes are a working example of a new design. And before moving towards creating multiple copies of this prototype, the company will generally use the prototype to test its viability and quality. Pump It Up! By : James Monahan How the Meter Came To Be By : James Monahan The meter follows a timeline dating back to the eighteenth century, when two approaches to the definition of the standard unit of length were broached. The Glitters of Gold By : James Monahan Wat is it in gold that makes it glitters? Is it because of its chemical components, its unique characteristics, or simply because it is just the way it is? Silver: Timeless Elegance By : James Monahan For those who value simplicity and elegance, and have more practical matters to consider, silver is a popular choice. And this is not even just for those who love jewelry. Secrets of Thermoforming By : James Monahan Thermoforming is one of the procedures being done to manufacture plastic. A plastic sheet or film is used that can be easily soften up when heated and becomes hard again when it cools down. Rocket Propulsion Into Space By : Jimmy Cox The physical law under which rockets operate was first set down almost three hundred years ago by Sir Isaac Newton, an English mathematician, without whose work our exciting space explorations of today would be impossible. This law states that to every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Understanding The Power Of Mental Energy By : Ian Jefferson If you want to learn how to do telekinesis, then read on. Almost everyone possesses the power if they will only learn to develop their skills. First let me explain what telekinesis really is. Telekinesis is the ability to use psychic power to literally move an object using the power of the mind. Time Travel And The Mind By : Linda Waters What are you doing when you are doing nothing at all? Scientists have discover that when we are performing mental tasks, taking tests, adding or subtracting, some areas of our brains are very active. Scientists have also discovered that when some areas of our brains become active, other areas of the brain become dark History and Evolution of the Bobcat Design By : Ray La Foy Although the loader had several unique capabilities, it still needed further improvements. Nostradamus Prophecies Linked to the Nazca Lines By : Roberto Bell Paranormal investigator claims some of the Nostradamus prophecies point to the Nazca Lines. A Background Look at Human Growth Hormone By : stephenmorgan Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is a protein Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland which stimulates growth and cell reproduction. Sometimes referred to as straight Growth Hormone (GH) the terms can be a little confusing for the uninitiated. The Legacy of the Helicopter Developed by Design By : Ben Franklin Most helicopters have a single main rotor though and a smaller one which produces a horizontal force at the tail of the helicopter. Is Growth Hormone The First True Anti-Aging Medication? By : stephenmorgan Whether we like it or not it is a fact that we are all going to old sometime? Whether you try to hide it with cosmetics, exercise whatever, you can't reverse time. Or can you? It is a fact with the current “baby boomer” generation approaching their mid 50s and early 60s that the numbers of elderly Westerners are substantially increasing. This is having a knock on effect in a number of social areas but none more so marked than in health. Close Encounters Of The First Kind : 2006 and 2007 By : Lou Drake The years 2006 and 2007 saw a wide range of Close Encounters of the First Kind accounts that spread across the world, including destinations, such as Kent, England and India. In this article, you will learn the details regarding mysterious red orbs in the sky, as well as strange happenings close to the Vatican. 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. Naturalism: Science or Science Fiction? By : Jerry Richard Boone Naturalism sounds like a reasonable position with scientific backing, at least on the surface. Much of it is taught in our schools as a series of facts. But do facts really support the theory? Let's take a closer look at the evidence, and see what we can find. Noise Pollution and Fighting it with Acoustic Foam By : stephenmorgan Noise pollution (or environmental noise in technical areas and venues) is termed as displeasing or annoying human or mechanically caused sound that is or can be described as alien to the environment. 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. Life: The Achilles Heel of Naturalism By : Jerry Richard Boone How did life begin? Naturalists say it was all by chance: just the right materials happened to be at just the right places under just the right circumstances. How feasible is this? Let's check it out. Panspermia: Life from Outer Space By : Jerry Richard Boone Life's origin is a riddle for which naturalism has no answer. Some speculate that life must have come from outer space. Is that feasible? Does it really matter? Lets' check it out. 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. The 2007 Pet Food Crisis: Was it Preventable? By : Andrew Stratton Canada-based Menu Foods, 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.
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