Almost all of us are acquainted with lasers, as we have used or seen lasers in action at some point of our lives. Lasers are used in a variety of places, like for pointers for a presentation in a corporate boardroom classroom or as a cat...

What comes to your mind when you think of the Milky Way? Well, the Milky Way is a galaxy among the billions of galaxies in the universe. A galaxy refers to a cluster of billions of stars and other heavenly bodies, including solar systems...

Resistivity is the term used when describing the specific electrical resistance of a material. Put into lay mans terms it is a measurement of the resistance of any given material to electric current; it is normally measured using a...

Thermodynamics is the field of physics that describes and correlates the physical properties of macroscopic systems of matter and energy by relating such qualities temperature, pressure, and volume. It also takes in energy, heat, and...

In the world of engineering it is vital that standards are met and maintained to ensure safety and also quality of work. Engineering often involves precise measurements and meticulous planning this is never more so than in piling....

The GPS system is now well known for providing in-car navigation solutions. However, a little know fact is that the system also provides a highly accurate source of time. This article describes how the GPS system provides super-accurate...

Induction lighting is an emerging technology that is energy efficient and environmentally friendly. Many of the larger induction lighting fixtures now house lamps of up to 400W in power. These, along with smaller, self ballasted...

Autoclaves, whether they are large autoclaves or smaller instruments are designed to subject items to steam at a temperature of at least 121 degrees C at high pressure in order to sterilize them. The heat and pressure effectively...

A well equipped lab requires the use of many types of computer lab software. The software is used to analyze and store results obtained from testing with laboratory instruments. When data from numerous instruments is entered into a...

Ecofriendly educational toys offer consumers another way to minimize their negative impact upon the world and our environment while enriching the lives of their children. When evaluating the merit of an eco friendly toy, one of the...