Methanol (CH3OH) has a boiling point of 64.7°C and is a liquid under ambient conditions. Formaldehyde (CH2O) has a boiling point of −19.3°C, so only moderate pressure (~5 atm) is needed to liquefy it; furthermore, it exhibits 37 weight percent solubility in liquid water. It is a gas at room…
Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, (born 519? bce), Roman statesman who gained fame for his selfless devotion to the republic in times of crisis and for giving up the reins of power when the crisis was over. Although he was a historical figure, his career has been much embellished by legend. Why…
Human beings should not be cloned for several reasons that are going to be further discussed in this op-ed: cloning is a risky, imperfect procedure, it does not create an exact copy of an individual, and it poses ethical concerns by using human beings as a means to an end,…
Buds, leaves and flowers can also be cut and transferred onto other plants, which is another method of cloning. The main reason to clone a plant is to maintain plant consistency. Since a clone is identical genetically to the plant it was cloned from, you already know exactly what you’re…
A special attention should be given to two factors while preparing for suppositories with base of cocoa butter. Firstly, this base should not be heated above 95°F (35°C) as the cocoa butter is a polymorphic compound. And if this compound is inflamed will convert to a metastable structure that melts…
Coding is important because it makes computers work! But what many companies don’t appreciate is the broader positive effects of hiring or training an on-staff coder. Beyond their ability to help the company make the most of technology, people who speak a programming language bring a unique perspective to the…
We sweeten Coke Zero Sugar in our bottles and cans with a blend of aspartame and acesulfame potassium (or Ace-K). Together, they create a great taste with zero sugar and zero calories. The product’s can will also look different — all red, rather than red and black. The move comes…
To cook burgers on a charcoal grill, first light the coals and let them burn until they’re covered in gray ash. Then, place the burgers on the grates and cook them for about 4 minutes per side. Be sure to flip them carefully so they don’t fall through the cracks!…
Cameroon is often called “Africa in miniature” due to its diverse landscapes that represent the continent’s major climatic zones. Natural features such as white beaches, mountainous areas, tropical rainforests, savannah grasslands and sparse deserts can all be found in this Central African country. Natural features such as white beaches, mountainous…
The formation of the United States and Canada is, for the most part, something that happened to the Cree, Choctaw, Anishinabek, Iroquois, and other indigenous groups of North America. No part of Canada will ever be part of the US. Why was Canada not a part of the USA when…