In this part, are explained the methods to measure the quantity of carbon-14 in organic material, allowing to determine a fossil’s age.
Category: Biology
Carbon 14 for dating (Part 1)
This post’s subject is carbon 14. A radioactive isotope which allows determining the age of an artifact or living being from thousand of years ago.
Organic membranes for water desalinization
High-efficiency polyamide membranes can be used in water desalinization, thanks to the homogenous internal structure.
Locust swarm: How is it formed?
A locust swarm destroys crops and pastures it finds along the way, causing economic loss. Moreover, can travel for long distances.
Corals in Greenland coast
A garden of soft corals and sponges was discovered on the west coast of Greenland.
How a pulmonary ventilator for COVID-19 works?
This post’s subject is the operation of pulmonary ventilator or respirator, for treating pacientes with COVID-19 or Corona virus.
How the biodigester works?
I received doubt messages about biodigester. It is a way to generate energy from biomass, whose operation is this post`s subject.
Scientists created cyborgs jellyfishes
Scientists created cyborgs jellyfishes, placing microelectronic prosthesis which control swim speed of these animals.
Postojna cave (Part 2)
In the second part about Postojna cave it is shown most part of permanent exhibition, called Expo Cave Karst or Expo Jama Kras.
Environmental impact study
This post’s subject is the environmental impact study for installation of small hydropower plants. Each country has it’s own environmental regulation. Therefore I won’t enter in this part.