When we speak of airborne contaminants, one of the first things that come to mind is pollution. We know that air pollution is one of the leading causes of deaths and illnesses worldwide, that is why we take measures to lessen our exposure to it, such as by installing air purifiers and wearing masks and …
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Did you know that we can survive without food for several weeks, but we can only live without water for a few days? That is how important water is. You may remember your science teacher telling your class that water is essential for all living things. This fact is recognized by officials all over the …
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Everyone says that the best way to protect yourself from the sun’s rays is to wear sunscreen. But nothing beats the best sunscreen of all – the ozone layer. And best of all, no application required. Since its discovery, we constantly hear those in the science field tell us that the ozone layer is being …
What is your initial reaction when you come across a car that emits a lot of smoke fumes? For many of us, it is to cover our mouths and noses with a handkerchief, or at least our hands. Because if we don’t, we are aware that the coughing fits we can get if we inhale …
Summary The discovery of the ozone layer hole meant bad news for everyone. Because they found out that the main cause of this phenomenon is various man-made activities, scientists and world leaders alike knew that man-made activities will solve the problem. Thus, the Montreal Protocol was born. Since they identified various ozone-depleting substances as the …
One of the most essential construction-related activities is welding. While there are other processes that can bind materials together, welding is the only one that can do so with metals. But most people are unaware that welding now goes beyond that definition, even already capable of binding wood and plastic. Also, not a lot of …