I’m basically an explorer. Even if exploration doesn’t come naturally to you, I believe scientists of every temperament can learn to explore. I'd like to help everyone here become more creative, more open to oppo...
I’m basically an explorer. Even if exploration doesn’t come naturally to you, I believe scientists of every temperament can learn to explore. I'd like to help everyone here become more creative, more open to opportunity, and, perhaps, be able to experience the thrill of making a discover...
Plants contain a lot of cellulose, an organic compound that helps keep plant cell walls stiff. Cellulose is great at absorbing water, which is why we make towels out of cotton instead of polyester. Water molecules cling to cellulose and climb along it through a process called capillary action...
Grow carrots in loose soil free of stone and obstacles; this will allow the roots to grow straight and unimpeded. Roots will fork if they hit an obstacle. Grow carrots in soil rich in organic matter; feed carrot beds with aged compost. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilizers; too much nitrogen can...
What two minerals combine to form hydroxyapatite? Does sodium hydroxide conduct electricity? How are chemical bases named? What are the two types of minerals? How is an ionic compound formed? What makes a substance a base? What are bases that dissolve in water called?
Natural phenolic compounds are secondary metabolites present in all vascular plants and embracing a vast range of aromatic organic compounds with one or more hydroxyl substituent(s). The parent compound is phenol but most of these naturally occurring compounds are polyphenolics, which to date, exceeds...
Do you require child/pet/garden safe treatments (organic)? Are you willing to monitor and maintain the treatment yourself? Chemical Treatments and Safety Several insecticides can be used against robber flies. Some popular options are: Pyrethrin: An organic compound derived from chrysanthemum flowers ...
[00:58:55]Jordan Harbinger:Yeah. Well, there's one air purifier and it's like, "We take the volatile organic compound and then we destroy it with UV light." And I was like, do we want to combust or whatever, this toxic thing also inside the house. Like I'd rather you trap it...
Formaldehyde, an organic compound, has many uses. It is most commonly used for embalming. However, you can also use it to make building materials, textiles, household cleaning products, personal care products, and plastics. It is also found in many foods, such as the humble egg. ...
Podocarpus is a coniferous shrub that makes an excellent accent in a large border. Unfussy and dense, they’re also perfect hedging plants! This genus of attractive evergreen shrubs and trees likes warm weather and sunshine. While low-maintenance, these plants are slow to moderate growers. Choos...