Author: Josip
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Scandium (Sc): Why Is Everyone Talking About It And How It Affects The Australian Industry?
“If you’re in the business of manufacturing products from aluminium, something very exciting is happening.”(1) Scandium has been shown to improve the strength of aluminium while simultaneously reducing its weight. Bike frame, boats, tennis rackets and even MiG fighter jets can benefit from this, as well as foil, screen doors, window frames, pots and pans,…
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Scientists Discover New Pathway to Tan and Lighten Skin
People have long used different methods to attempt to lighten or tan their skin. The 1920’s made beautiful, bronzed skin the latest fad, a trend that has persisted to this day in many parts of the world. Achieving that perfect sun-kissed look, however, has not always been safe.
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How Modern Technology is Improving Health Care (Genome and Algorithms)
Genome Testing According to an article that rates this year’s medical advances according to their importance, at the top of the list is a new Ebola vaccine that is expected to be available later this year. Genome-based testing, which has the potential to increase the speed and flexibility of clinical trials for life-saving experimental treatments,…
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Classic vs. Modern Education – The Argument Against Choice
The Ongoing Controversy In the continuing controversy about what type of education is best, both proponents of classical education and proponents of tech education make some excellent points. Economics is only one aspect of the controversy. According to one statistics, as many as one in five undergraduate degrees don’t produce earnings any greater than a high…
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Exciting New Research Explores a Third Alternative to Infectious Disease Control
When it comes to infectious disease control, there are two common solutions. These include using medicines, such as antibiotics, to target the pathogens and parasites, or reducing the risk of spread by using preventative measures. However, a recent collaboration between University of Colorado Cancer Center and University of Virginia led to a discovery that demonstrated…
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The Science Behind the Jedi Lightsaber: How Far Are We From Making Our Own?
With the explosive success of The Force Awakens, interest in all things Jedi has come to fever pitch. And perhaps no item is more evocative of the film’s fascinating world as the Jedi lightsaber. It’s no surprise that many of us wonder: how far are we from holding one of our own? According to this…
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How Your Sunscreen Poses a stop Real Threat to Coral Reefs
Experts advise us to apply sunscreen on a consistent basis. We all know the associated risks of being overexposed to our sun’s rays, yet recent scientific studies have shown that chemicals used in common sunscreen products may also be causing irreparable damage to our planet’s coral reefs. The media has also started to take notice…
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Nanotechnology in Dentistry Creates Stronger Fillings
Breakthroughs in nanotechnology don’t just limit their effect to the electronics industry. Recent advancements in the industry have allowed dentists to severely cut down on their workload in a way you may not have expected. Dentists use dental composites to restore teeth to their original hardness and rigidity, making them essential in dental repairs such…
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The Potential Impact of Climate Change on Fraser Island
Fraser Island is on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. It’s the largest sand island on the planet, boasts gorgeous freshwater lakes, towering rainforests, and the idyllic 75 Mile Beach. It’s no surprise that the island attracts some 380,000 tourists per year. Fraser Island is also an important cultural site to the local Butchulla people, who believe…
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Learning trends among students at universities
Introduction To study in today’s world is a vastly different thing than studying in the past. With the rise of the Internet, information has become available at a faster and easier way than ever. New learning trends are evolving, with technology being the main culprit. The aim of this article is to analyze how different…
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Creative Solutions for the World’s Waste Problems
The consequences of the planet’s waste issues are manifold: an unnecessarily high carbon footprint, overflowing landfills, and an increasingly negative impact on our economy. And while the figures both worldwide and in Australia are alarming, there are creative solutions we can implement to tackle the overall problem. Some of these are a little complicated and…
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A Step Forward: APL’s Modular Prosthetic Limb
Les Baugh, a bilateral shoulder-level amputee from Colorado, US, entered history as the first man who simultaneously controlled two Modular Prosthetic Limbs (MPL) only with the help of his thoughts. Today, 40 years after the electrical accident that took both his arms, Baugh regained control over his limbs and successfully performed a series of tasks…
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KipstR – A Clever Wristband
Christmas is here – that wonderful time of year reserved for family gatherings, delicious meals and being lazy in front of the telly. Not surprisingly, most people experience dozing off while watching their favorite Christmas show due to all those sweets and warm blankets. However, there is a solution for all the TV addicts that…