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Canada in Space: Canadarm(s) & Dextre
Canada's space program includes the Canadarm2, an extendible arm on the International Space Station, and multitalented robot Dextre....
Sylvia Rose
Mar 144 min read
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Make an AI for Stock Market Analysis & Prediction
Artificial Intelligence (AI) makes it possible to predict market trends with ever more accuracy. AI analyses immense amounts of data...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 107 min read
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Artificial Intelligence: Power of Prediction
Artificial intelligence (AI) makes decisions based on predictions, which influence marketing, holiday plans and financial investments....
Sylvia Rose
Mar 95 min read
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How to Make an Artificial Intelligence System
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a world revolution, virtually nonexistent in public use before the 21st century. Knowing how to make an...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 95 min read
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Ideonella sakaiensis: Plastic-Eating Bacteria
Ideonella sakaiensis is the first bacterium known to consume plastic, specifically polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Over 300 million...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 85 min read
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Tardigrades (Water Bears): Extreme Survivors
Tardigrades are micro-animals also called water bears or moss piglets, often found in water drops on moss. Known for resilience, they can...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 74 min read
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Super Alloys in Space Exploration
Super alloys have unique combinations of strength, corrosion resistance and high-temperature stability. Made primarily with nickel,...
Sylvia Rose
Mar 53 min read
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Survival of Bacteria in the Extremes of Space
Bacteria are highly adaptable and many survive in extreme conditions, like high acidity. Some can function in anaerobic habitats....
Sylvia Rose
Mar 53 min read
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Space Satellites: Mechanics & Materials
Space satellites or artificial satellites orbit Earth sending and receiving data. Many function in navigation (GPS) and global...
Sylvia Rose
Feb 266 min read
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Hanseniaspora: Wild Lovers of Sweet Grapes
Hanseniaspora is a genus of wild yeast, notable for flavors and nuances it brings to wine. Hanseniaspora yeast loves sugar-rich...
Sylvia Rose
Jan 183 min read
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Create Artisan Apple Cider Vinegar
Making apple cider vinegar at home allows control over the ingredients. This is essential for artisan vinegars, which can range from tart...
Sylvia Rose
Jan 88 min read
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Brettanomyces: Favorite Artisan Wild Yeast
Brettanomyces is a wild yeast with domestic traits. "Brett" is found throughout the natural world. Microscopy helps define and...
Sylvia Rose
Jan 57 min read
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Isolate Yeast & LAB Strains for Artisan Flavors
Yeast strains and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in artisan baking and beverage production can affect the flavor profile of the product, like...
Sylvia Rose
Jan 36 min read
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Sublimation & the Aludel: Medieval Alchemy
Sublimation is a process of refinement, purification or extraction of specific elements. The aludel, a unique alchemical apparatus, is...
Sylvia Rose
Dec 15, 20245 min read
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Uric Acid: Kidney Stones & Peeing on Plants
Uric acid is a factor in conditions like gout and kidney stones. It's also essential to the animal body, plants and the rest of the...
Sylvia Rose
Nov 21, 20243 min read
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Mercury II Oxide: Red & White of Alchemy
In practical alchemy, mercury II oxide (HgO) is often called the "Red Precipitate," with its compound Mercuric Amidochloride (Hg(NH2)Cl),...
Sylvia Rose
Nov 18, 20247 min read
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Raising Rotifers for Biology, Microscopy & Baby Fish Food
Rotifers are fascinating microorganisms, crucial to aquatic ecosystems. Enthusiasts and researchers can raise rotifers at home for...
Sylvia Rose
Nov 16, 20245 min read
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How to Cultivate Green Algae for Science & Health
Green algae are simple life forms with amazing impact on the environments of Earth. Algae can be grown at home for microscopy, biology...
Sylvia Rose
Nov 15, 20248 min read
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Glycerin (Glycerol): Darling of Cosmetics, Health & Science
Glycerin, also known as glycerol or glycerine, is a simple polyol compound with the chemical formula C3H8O3. This colorless, odorless,...
Sylvia Rose
Nov 4, 20246 min read
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Chloroauric Acid: Gold Salts & Extraction
Chloroauric acid H[AuCl4] is a yellow solution created in the 18th century. A gold(III) salt, chloroauric acid is an innovative compound,...
Sylvia Rose
Oct 31, 20243 min read
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