Practicalities of Applied Science PhD

Posted by admin in Uncategorized on August 30, 2010

The field of sciences basically comprises two main areas, namely basic and applied sciences which cover a horizon of specialties within each area. As the name suggests, applied science is the application of science in a physical setting. It differs from basic sciences which mainly focus on science for knowledge. Applied sciences are closely connected to fields of engineering for the advancement in biotechnology, computer sciences, geology, among the many available. However, these two sciences work hand in hand as it is impossible to understand the workings without first the knowledge.
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A New Day, a New Technology

Posted by admin in Uncategorized, technology on August 26, 2010

Every new day to school, kids come geared up to study a new trick and go back and proudly present the details to their parents. Technology has been an area where the child has immense interest and fascination, seeing parents and older siblings use it in front of them for ages. As a teacher, we can initiate children through technology to one of the most powerful tools used today in online learning and studying. The uses of flashcards are varied and very fascinating. It is a tool which can be used with ease by very young kids, and it can also be a fascinating tool to help them understand many subjects. Children have a very keen visual sense, and they tend to remember details in front of their eyes much more in comparison to what they heard. Flashcards which are handmade do not have the special factor of being on a computer, and hence making it more difficult to for children to accept them as a new means of learning. When we use the same kind of flashcards but on the computer, they are more keen on seeing it and using the flashcard in their learning. Also a computer generated flash card can be used with a wide variety of media props which will invariably leave a deeper impact on the child’s memory. Children can use these flashcards as a means of making notes and learning new particulars every day, and then, these can be used during exams as pre aligned notes made by the student themselves, and also saving time during exam preparation.

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This Makes Me Feel A Green Future

Posted by admin in Future, Uncategorized on August 24, 2010

Valcent Products Inc (OTCBB:VCTZF) @ValcentProdInc On Twitter Vertical Farming Hot Topic The world’s population is expanding at an annual rate of about 1.3% and is projected to double its present level of 6.5 billion by 2063. At the same time, rapidly warming climates are threatening to disrupt crop yields. With global agriculture facing some worrisome prospects — some experts predict serious food shortages… (1 KB) Continental flight powered with biofuel takes off HOUSTON — Continental Airlines on Wednesday became the first U.S. commercial carrier to conduct a demonstration flight powered in part by alternative fuels, though large-scale use of such fuel is forecast to be several years away. …this case, the alternative fuel was derived from algae and jatropha plants and used in only one of the plane’s two engines… To view the video footage please click the above link (1 KB) One Word: Algae Read about how pond scum might turn out to be the world’s best source for saving the world. Heather Millar writes an algae biofuel article and includes Valcent in the Dec. 15th issue of ‘American Way’, the in-flight magazine of American Airlines. (1 KB) World on cusp of technology revolution, Merrill Lynch says: Report predicts new energy sources to replace fossil fuels. (27 KB) Algae Oil; technology and investment. (91 KB) BIOFUELS: Algae producers bloom in search for oil alternatives Look out, Big Oil, here comes the algae industry. After holding modest meet-and-greets for startup companies and investors, the fledgling National Algae Association held a coming-out conference in Houston last week that brought representatives from seven countries and 26 states. The group bypassed the usual business-plan PowerPoints and moved right to the nitty-gritty of slime cultivation, in recognition that attendees needed no hand-holding. The association has also opened three new chapt… (8 KB) Air New Zealand, Continental, Virgin Atlantic and UOP join Newly Formed Algal Biomass Organization Air New Zealand, Continental, Virgin Atlantic, and biofuel technology developer UOP LLC, a Honeywell company, are the first wave of aviation-related members to join the newly formed Algal Biomass Organization (ABO). Together with Boeing, which co-chairs the ABO, the airlines are advocating for the identification and acceleration of new generations of fuel sources for the industry that have lower life cycle carbon emissions; in this case sustainable algae-based biofuels. “There is significa… (5 KB) Algae Fuels Research Scientists are trying to turn algae into a commercially viable energy. ST. PAUL, Minn. – The 16 big flasks of bubbling bright green liquids in Roger Ruan’s lab at the University of Minnesota are part of a new boom in renewable energy research.
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