What is ground freezing in construction? Freezing can be used as a method of stabilising water-saturated soils and preventing collapse next to excavations. By freezing the soil until it becomes impervious, it enables workers and plant to operate safely inside the ‘ice wall’ that is formed. What is ground freezing used for? Ground freezing is […]
How much did Samsung Pay Apple for 5 cent coins? Samsung Pays Apple $1 Billion Sending 30 Trucks Full of 5 Cents Coins. This morning more than 30 trucks filled with 5-cent coins arrived at Apple’s headquarters in California. Did Samsung Pay Off Apple’s $1 billion judgment in nickels? Reports that Samsung paid off a […]
Can you use leylandii as firewood? It is worth noting that when Leylandii is thoroughly seasoned it is a perfectly respectable firewood. If it is not properly seasoned it will smolder, spit, smoke and act generally fire-resistant! Well seasoned logs are excellent to help start fires with. Can Leyland cypress be used for firewood? Cypress […]
Is PDGF a mitogen? Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) is a potent mitogen, chemoattractant, and survival factor for cells of mesenchymal origin (such as fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells, or glial cells). Is PDGF a chemokine? Our data suggest that PDGF-mediated IL8 chemokine secretion and cell growth and migration in corneal fibroblasts occur via JAK2-STAT3 pathway. What […]
Which Staphylococcus species is coagulase negative? Colonization with coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) occurs shortly after birth, the normal habitats of these staphylococci being the skin and the mucous membranes. Staph. epidermidis is the predominant species; other frequent colonizers include Staph. hominis, Staph. Is MRSA coagulase negative or positive? Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram positive, coagulase positive […]
What is the acceleration of the space shuttle? 29.4 m/s2 The space shuttle gains more altitude above Earth and the speed increases to the nearly 7,850 m/s (17,500 mph) required to achieve orbit. The main engines are commanded by the onboard computer to reduce power, ensuring that acceleration of the space shuttle does not exceed […]
Are there any Takata airbags that have been recalled? In December 2019, five automakers announced recalls of older model cars because of a separate issue with Takata airbags. The Takata airbags in the latest recall might fail to inflate properly in a crash, or they, too, could explode. The new recall affects 1.4 million older […]
Can you wear jeans with a tweed jacket? A tweed jacket can be paired with formal trousers, chinos, denim or even corduroy; base your choice according to the setting. A tweed jacket with jeans is great for less formal occasions, while pairing it with trousers would be better suited to the office. What goes well […]
What is CPPD in medical terms? Also called calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease or CPPD, the common term “pseudogout” was coined for the condition’s similarity to gout. Crystal deposits within a joint cause both conditions, although the type of crystal differs for each condition. What causes CPPD crystals? The cause of abnormal deposits of CPPD crystals […]
What is autopilot in a car? Autopilot enables your car to steer, accelerate and brake automatically within its lane. Current Autopilot features require active driver supervision and do not make the vehicle autonomous. What is basic autopilot? Basic Autopilot is a system that is installed on every modern Tesla as a standard feature. FSD Autopilot […]
