Scientists make important contributions to technology and medicine through their discoveries. Nikola Tesla is distinguished for his futuristic inventions which serve as components of electrical systems in modern times. Another scientist who influenced contemporary technology is Joseph Henry, who developed the telegraph. Likewise, the acclaimed scientist Hans Christian Ørsted discovered electromagnetism, which broadened the range of scientific possibilities. Despite the eminence of Tesla, Henry,…
What is Styrofoam? Styrofoam is a brand of closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam currently created for thermal insulation and craft applications. Dow Chemical Company retained and produced the Styrofoam. Through petroleum product known as styrene, Styrofoam was created. The styrene is amended into a clear molten mass of polystyrene through a complex chemical process known as polymerization. It would become a hard plastic if it were left to cool. Disposable eating utensils are created from this…
However, many different types of slime have similar chemical composition and structure. One factor of why slime is so complex is because it is, basically, a compound composed of many compounds. As a more complete explanation; “Almost all synthetic polymers are mixtures. A polymer sample consists of many molecules, each of which is itself quite large, and this collection of long-chain molecules has a distribution of molecular weights” (Brauman 1). Unlike other molecules, A polymer is composed…
Nike is an American international company that is committed in the design, development, manufacturing, international marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories and services. Nike is headquartered in the Portland metropolitan area, near Beaverton in Oregon. Today, it is considered as one of the world’s biggest sportswear and athletic footwear company, with a brand value of $19 billion, making it the most valuable brand among sports businesses. Nike retails its products…
Auschwitz Concentration Camp died in Auschwitz Ⅱ(Berenbaum). Most of its population were sent west on a death march. They used trains to transport Jews(Holocaust). Auschwitz Ⅲ also called Buna or Monowitz, had prisoners that worked at the Buna synthetic rubber works(Holocaust). Monowitz had a Labor Education Camp for non-Jewish prisoners who violated their laws(Holocaust). It was built in southern Poland. It had about 12,000 prisoners, most of them Jewish. The camp's population grew from…
Kevlor A synthetic material which has high tensile strength and used in manufacturing of tires and also as a reinforcement agent in manufacturing of protective parts like helmet etc…, HISTORY In 1930’s a chemical company called DuPont prepared commercially succeful super polyamide. Actually in 1964 Stephanie kwolek discovered kevlor in DuPont laboratory while doing research on the high performance chemical compounds. Kevlor is patented Stephanie kwolek in 1966 which is used by many police…
Case A: Adidas America Inc. vs. Sketchers USA Inc. Background On September 14th, 2015, Plaintiff A (Plaintiff Adidas America Inc.) filed a complaint of trademark infringement, trade dress infringement, unfair competition, deceptive trade practices and trademark and trade dress dilution, against Defendant S (Sketchers USA Inc.). Plaintiff A put forward such claims due to the assertion of belief that throughout the years, Defendant S had knowingly and continuously produced shoes designs which…
Over 9 million people were killed within a span of four years in the 1940’s. One and a half million of these were children and over five thousand Jewish communities were destroyed by the Nazi party. This group was lead by Adolf Hitler, a german politician who became a military leader and dictator of Nazi Germany. Since a young age Hitler had a deep hatred for Jews, and referred to them as a people and compared the activities they took part in “like a maggot in a rotten body.” (Rice, p.19)…
of the World Bank. The Green Revolution is a productivity mechanism of global agriculture which increases as a result of new technological advances. Technologies and improvements to agricultural practices, such as, advanced chemical fertilizers, synthetic herbicides, pesticides, and the mechanical…
infections. Some studies suggest the chemicals and products used to make the diaper can affect babies ' reproductive systems and even contribute to cancer. Cloth diapers are largely considered the natural choice. Fabrics and materials used can be made of synthetic or natural fibers. Materials such as cotton and bamboo are good choices for babies with allergies and skin conditions like eczema. The gentler material can reduce the chance of rash, but without proper cleaning and regular changing,…