Some people may be looking at my experiment and thinking that evaporation, evaporation rates, different amounts of sugars and chemicals, sunlight, and the fact that they grew mold wasn’t a very exciting experiment, but there is a lot more to all of it. There is a lot of things I was wondering throughout this experiment and I did some research to answer my own questions and that is what I am going to share with you right now. Let’s start off with evaporation. Well, what really is evaporation?…
Having mold in the house can seriously affect the health of all those who live in and this is why more and more people are concerned about the dangers they are exposed at. In case you see that your house has mold or mold spores, it's better to take action and remove the danger from your house as soon as possible. Here bellow we will tell you more about what is mold and how you can fight and prevent it. What is Mold? Molds are fungi that reproduce by releasing small particles into the air. The…
Mold is a common occurrence in many homes, and countless people do not realize mold can make you sick. It is particularly dangerous to certain groups of individuals -- such as children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Frequently, mold is a general irritant. It can affect multiple areas, like the eye, skin, nose, throat, lungs. This is vasomotor rhinitis. It is similar to allergic rhinitis. Best way to treat the issue is to avoid the irritant. There are some people have…
features throughout the check was the presence of slime mold. Slime mold seeks out decaying materials such as wood and leaves to grow on, so it can take up the nutrients. Slime molds are organisms that reproduce with spores, so the rapid spread everywhere in the chamber was one that closely resembles its characteristics (Poinar 1). Slime mold engulfs fungi which is attracted to decayed material, therefore it is reasonable that the slime mold would thrive (Slime Molds1). In the aquatic…
Ethics Case Study I. Facts The engineers behind Mold Watch, an innovative mold detecting fridge, which utilizes UV lights to prolong the shelf life of food and reduce food waste, decided not to consult a specialist on the dangers of UV lights and instead conducted their own research to determine what frequency of the UV light would best disinfect the food. They knew that prolonged exposure to UV light could cause eye damage, but still decided to use the most potent frequency in order to…
own beliefs that shows one individuality. Individualities changes through person to person by the way they are raised, the environment they live in, and by society, which puts a ‘mold’ on every person on how to be. Anyone who goes against this mold are immediately looked down upon by the people who fit into societies molds, changing the individual to be normal like others. Therefore changing the individual's beliefs and changing their unique personality, showing how people change themselves to…
Chartarum, more commonly known as Black Mold, is one of the most dangerous molds human beings can encounter. Black Mold is a greenish-black fungus that can be found worldwide colonizes extremely well in high cellulose materials such as hay, straw, dry wall, thermal insulation, ceiling tiles, and carpet. The toxic mold exists in about 15 different strains across the world and flourishes in regions where the relative humidity is above 55%. The existence of this toxic mold is particularly…
notice a small amount of mold growing inside of your home, you need to act quickly in order to prevent the mold from spreading to other areas of your home. If you leave the mold alone, even for a couple of days, it could grow much larger and be much more difficult to effectively clean. Make Sure You Are Health Before you clean up any mold, you should make sure that you are health. If you have severe asthma issues or if you are suffering from allergies, interacting with mold, even with safety…
Professional Mold Prevention Services in Eastern North Carolina Though mold is often seen as a silent organism that grows on the corners of your walls and ceilings, it can be life-threatening if you leave it unattended. Common house molds come in three classes, and each one affects your health differently: Allergenic Molds that are in the allergenic category don’t pose as a serious threat to most individuals. However, environments that are harboring allergenic molds are not suitable for…
Mold is fungi that are found outdoors and inside homes. Molds grows exceptionally well on paper products and in moist dark environments. Nevertheless, mold is found in every environment, including dry conditions and reproduce year round. Areas in which mold are found include greenhouses, saunas, farms, mills, construction areas, basements and showers. According to the Center of Disease Control (CDC) mold thrives on three conditions. First, mold needs a food source i.e. leaves, paper drywall.…