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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transition%20metal%20NHC%20complex
In coordination chemistry, a transition metal NHC complex is a metal complex containing one or more N-heterocyclic carbene ligands. Such compounds are the subject of much research, in part because of prospective applications in homogeneous catalysis. One such success is the second generation Grubbs catalyst. Histori...
Transition metal NHC complex
Chemistry
492
66,984
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reforestation
Reforestation is the practice of restoring previously existing forests and woodlands that have been destroyed or damaged. The prior forest destruction might have happened through deforestation, clearcutting or wildfires. Three important purposes of reforestation programs are for harvesting of wood, for climate change m...
Reforestation
Chemistry
7,075
31,277,685
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimum%20routing%20cost%20spanning%20tree
In computer science, the minimum routing cost spanning tree of a weighted graph is a spanning tree minimizing the sum of pairwise distances between vertices in the tree. It is also called the optimum distance spanning tree, shortest total path length spanning tree, minimum total distance spanning tree, or minimum avera...
Minimum routing cost spanning tree
Mathematics
348
2,965,801
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavior-driven%20development
Behavior-driven development (BDD) involves naming software tests using domain language to describe the behavior of the code. BDD involves use of a domain-specific language (DSL) using natural-language constructs (e.g., English-like sentences) that can express the behavior and the expected outcomes. Proponents claim i...
Behavior-driven development
Engineering
2,189
59,019,267
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oligoflexia
The Oligoflexia are a class of the phylum Bdellovibrionota. All species of this group are all Gram-negative. See also List of bacterial orders List of bacteria genera References Gram-negative bacteria
Oligoflexia
Biology
48
29,920,367
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swelling%20capacity
The swelling capacity of a polymer is the amount of a liquid that can be absorbed by it. This test can done by two methods: Beaker test method Tea bag test method Beaker test method In this method A small amount of superabsorbent polymer material is taken (0.1g) and it is placed in the beaker. 100 ml of deionized...
Swelling capacity
Chemistry
260
27,137,205
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journal%20of%20Automated%20Reasoning
The Journal of Automated Reasoning was established in 1983 by Larry Wos, who was its editor in chief until 1992. It covers research and advances in automated reasoning, mechanical verification of theorems, and other deductions in classical and non-classical logic. The journal is published by Springer Science+Business ...
Journal of Automated Reasoning
Mathematics
165
11,191,427
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine-segment%20display
A nine-segment display is a type of display based on nine segments that can be turned on or off according to the graphic pattern to be produced. It is an extension of the more common seven-segment display, having an additional two diagonal or vertical segments (one between the top and the middle, and the other between ...
Nine-segment display
Engineering
433
15,514,902
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age%20of%20Oil
The Age of Oil, also known as the Oil Age, the Petroleum Age, or the Oil Boom, refers to the era in human history characterised by an increased use of petroleum in products and as fuel. Though unrefined petroleum has been used for various purposes since ancient times, it was during the 19th century that refinement tech...
Age of Oil
Chemistry
1,141
1,408,531
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bdellovibrionales
Bdellovibrionales is an order of Pseudomonadota. See also List of bacterial orders List of bacteria genera References Bacteria orders
Bdellovibrionales
Biology
30
274,810
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific%20instrument
A scientific instrument is a device or tool used for scientific purposes, including the study of both natural phenomena and theoretical research. History Historically, the definition of a scientific instrument has varied, based on usage, laws, and historical time period. Before the mid-nineteenth century such tools we...
Scientific instrument
Technology,Engineering
811
5,096,405
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynameter
A dynameter is an instrument that measures the magnification of a telescope. It is usually a double-image micrometer used to measure the diameter of the image of the object glass. The magnifying power is found by comparing the actual diameter of the glass with the measured diameter of the image of the glass. Reference...
Dynameter
Astronomy,Technology,Engineering
92
1,573,046
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD%20130322
HD 130322 is a star with a close orbiting exoplanet in the constellation of Virgo. The distance to this system is 104 light years, as determined using parallax measurements. It is drifting closer to the Sun with a radial velocity of −12.4 km/s. With an apparent visual magnitude of 8.04, it is too dim to be visible to t...
HD 130322
Astronomy
443
1,796,414
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linde%E2%80%93Buzo%E2%80%93Gray%20algorithm
The Linde–Buzo–Gray algorithm (named after its creators Yoseph Linde, Andrés Buzo and Robert M. Gray, who designed it in 1980) is an iterative vector quantization algorithm to improve a small set of vectors (codebook) to represent a larger set of vectors (training set), such that it will be locally optimal. It combines...
Linde–Buzo–Gray algorithm
Technology,Engineering
377
4,510,496
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head%20gasket
In an internal combustion engine, a head gasket provides the seal between the engine block and cylinder head(s). Its purpose is to seal the combustion gases within the cylinders and to avoid coolant or engine oil leaking into the cylinders. Leaks in the head gasket can cause poor engine running and/or overheating. Pu...
Head gasket
Physics,Technology
1,241
7,473,734
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annual%20Review%20of%20Biomedical%20Engineering
Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering is an academic journal published by Annual Reviews. In publication since 1999, this journal covers the significant developments in the broad field of biomedical engineering with an annual volume of review articles. It is edited by Martin L. Yarmush and Mehmet Toner. As of 2024, ...
Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering
Engineering,Biology
548
17,550,575
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake%20simulation
Earthquake simulation applies a real or simulated vibrational input to a structure that possesses the essential features of a real seismic event. Earthquake simulations are generally performed to study the effects of earthquakes on man-made engineered structures, or on natural features which may present a hazard durin...
Earthquake simulation
Engineering
307
67,558,583
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time%20in%20Albania
In Albania, the standard time is Central European Time (CET; UTC+01:00). Daylight saving time, which moves one hour ahead to Central European Summer Time, is observed from the last Sunday in March (02:00 CET) to the last Sunday in October (03:00 CEST). Albania adopted CET in 1914. IANA time zone database In the IANA ...
Time in Albania
Physics
126
69,594,812
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PF-06260414
PF-06260414 is a drug which acts as a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM), and was developed for androgen replacement therapy. See also AC-262536 ACP-105 Enobosarm JNJ-28330835 Ligandrol References Selective androgen receptor modulators Isoquinolines Thiadiazinanes Nitriles Sulfones Sulfur–nitrogen c...
PF-06260414
Chemistry
90
66,807,151
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitryl%20chloride
Nitryl chloride is a volatile inorganic compound with formula ClNO2. At standard conditions it is a gas. Formation Nitryl chloride can be formed in the reaction of dinitrogen pentoxide with chlorides or hydrogen chloride: N2O5 + 2HCl → 2ClNO2 + H2O N2O5 + NaCl → ClNO2 + NaNO3 Reactions Nitryl chloride adds to olefin...
Nitryl chloride
Chemistry
119
1,461,205
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argon%E2%80%93argon%20dating
Argon–argon (or 40Ar/39Ar) dating is a radiometric dating method invented to supersede potassiumargon (K/Ar) dating in accuracy. The older method required splitting samples into two for separate potassium and argon measurements, while the newer method requires only one rock fragment or mineral grain and uses a single m...
Argon–argon dating
Chemistry
1,236
1,072,505
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice%20over%20WLAN
Voice over wireless LAN (VoWLAN), also voice over Wi‑Fi (VoWiFi), is the use of a wireless broadband network according to the IEEE 802.11 standards for the purpose of vocal conversation. In essence, it is voice over IP (VoIP) over a Wi-Fi network. In most cases, the Wi-Fi network and voice components supporting the voi...
Voice over WLAN
Technology,Engineering
529
63,630,286
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HII%20galaxy
An HII galaxy is a very luminous dwarf starburst galaxy. Generally, HII galaxies have a low metallicity and high percentage of neutral hydrogen. There is generally believed to be a relationship between luminosity and disturbed morphology, suggesting that the starburst activity in the galaxy is caused by tidal interacti...
HII galaxy
Astronomy
190
12,122,491
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C2H8N2
{{DISPLAYTITLE:C2H8N2}} The molecular formula C2H8N2 (molar mass: 60.10 g/mol, exact mass: 60.0688 u) may refer to: Dimethylhydrazine Unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine Symmetrical dimethylhydrazine Ethylenediamine, or ethane-1,2-diamine
C2H8N2
Chemistry
90
27,114,298
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isoclinism%20of%20groups
In mathematics, specifically group theory, isoclinism is an equivalence relation on groups which generalizes isomorphism. Isoclinism was introduced by to help classify and understand p-groups, although it is applicable to all groups. Isoclinism also has consequences for the Schur multiplier and the associated aspect...
Isoclinism of groups
Mathematics
492
514,036
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association%20for%20Progressive%20Communications
The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is an international network of organizations that was founded in 1990 to provide communication infrastructure, including Internet-based applications, to groups and individuals who work for peace, human rights, protection of the environment, and sustainability. Pionee...
Association for Progressive Communications
Technology
3,591
72,244,439
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutschlandticket
The () often shorted to the D-Ticket, also known as the 49-Euro-Ticket, is a subscription public transport ticket for all local public transport, valid in the whole of Germany, that costs 49 euros per month. The Scholz cabinet introduced it in May 2023 as a permanent successor to the 9-Euro-Ticket which had been offer...
Deutschlandticket
Chemistry
2,025
19,342,760
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven%20Wonders%20of%20the%20Ancient%20World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, also known as the Seven Wonders of the World or simply the Seven Wonders, is a list of seven notable structures present during classical antiquity. The first known list of seven wonders dates back to the 2nd–1st century BC. While the entries have varied over the centuries, the s...
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Engineering
1,505
5,392,262
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shabaka%20Stone
The Shabaka Stone, sometimes Shabaqo, is a relic incised with an ancient Egyptian religious text, which dates from the Twenty-fifth Dynasty of Egypt. In later years, the stone was likely used as a millstone, which damaged the hieroglyphs. This damage is accompanied by other intentional defacements, leaving the hierogly...
Shabaka Stone
Physics,Astronomy
1,531
15,587,739
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haplotype%20convergence
Haplotype convergence is the unrelated appearance of identical haplotypes in separate populations, through either convergent evolution or random chance. Description Haplotype convergence is rare, due to the sheer odds involved of two unrelated individuals independently evolving exactly the same genetic sequence in th...
Haplotype convergence
Biology
402
39,064,863
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen%20Liddle
Stephen T. Liddle FRSE FRSC is a British professor of inorganic chemistry at the University of Manchester. He is Head of Inorganic Chemistry and Co-Director of the Centre for Radiochemistry Research at the University of Manchester since 2015. Early life and education Liddle was born near Sunderland, in the North Eas...
Stephen Liddle
Chemistry
973
7,186,688
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trestolone%20acetate
Trestolone acetate (; developmental code names CDB-903, NSC-69948, U-15614; also known as 7α-methyl-19-nortestosterone 17β-acetate (MENT acetate) and 7α-methylestr-4-en-17β-ol-3-one 17β-acetate) is a synthetic and injected anabolic–androgenic steroid (AAS) and a derivative of nandrolone (19-nortestosterone) which was n...
Trestolone acetate
Chemistry
213
9,938,270
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland%20MS-1
The Roland MS-1 digital sampler was a compact, 16-bit digital audio phrase sampler produced by Roland in 1994 as a straightforward, inexpensive, entry-level sampler. In 1998, the MS-1 was succeeded by the Boss SP-202 sampler. Overview The MS-1 was what Roland refers to as a "phrase sampler" and featured eight rubber p...
Roland MS-1
Engineering
687
56,966,379
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markarian%201034
Markarian 1034 (Mrk 1034) is a pair of spiral galaxies comprising PGC 9074 and PGC 9071, located in the constellation Triangulum. They are located at a distance of 465 million light-years from Earth and are classified as luminous infrared galaxies. PGC 9074 PGC 9074 known as Mrk 1034a, is classified as a type Sa gala...
Markarian 1034
Astronomy
457
2,732,140
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeoGebra
GeoGebra (a portmanteau of geometry and algebra) is an interactive geometry, algebra, statistics and calculus application, intended for learning and teaching mathematics and science from primary school to university level. GeoGebra is available on multiple platforms, with apps for desktops (Windows, macOS and Linux), t...
GeoGebra
Mathematics
1,372
11,569,073
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizopora%20flavipora
Schizopora flavipora is a plant pathogen infecting tea. References External links Index Fungorum USDA ARS Fungal Database Fungal plant pathogens and diseases Tea diseases Hymenochaetales Fungus species
Schizopora flavipora
Biology
48
432,213
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/15%20puzzle
The 15 puzzle (also called Gem Puzzle, Boss Puzzle, Game of Fifteen, Mystic Square and more) is a sliding puzzle. It has 15 square tiles numbered 1 to 15 in a frame that is 4 tile positions high and 4 tile positions wide, with one unoccupied position. Tiles in the same row or column of the open position can be moved by...
15 puzzle
Mathematics
1,762
40,826,054
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Job%20characteristic%20theory
Job characteristics theory is a theory of work design. It provides “a set of implementing principles for enriching jobs in organizational settings”. The original version of job characteristics theory proposed a model of five “core” job characteristics (i.e. skill variety, task identity, task significance, autonomy, and...
Job characteristic theory
Engineering,Biology
3,980
1,839,990
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crypton%20%28particle%29
In particle physics, the crypton is a hypothetical superheavy particle, thought to exist in a hidden sector of string theory. It has been proposed as a candidate particle to explain the dark matter content of the universe. Cryptons arising in the hidden sector of a superstring-derived flipped SU(5) GUT model have been...
Crypton (particle)
Physics,Astronomy
114
1,085,308
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candlepower
Candlepower (abbreviated as cp or CP) is a unit of measurement for luminous intensity. It expresses levels of light intensity relative to the light emitted by a candle of specific size and constituents. The historical candlepower is equal to 0.981 candelas. In modern usage, candlepower is sometimes used as a synonym fo...
Candlepower
Mathematics
834
916,340
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type%20I%20keratin
Type I keratins (or Type I cytokeratins) are cytokeratins that constitute the Type I intermediate filaments (IFs) of the intracytoplasmatic cytoskeleton, which is present in all mammalian epithelial cells. Most of the type I keratins consist of acidic, low molecular weight proteins which in vivo are arranged in pairs o...
Type I keratin
Chemistry
205
74,440,694
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ODE/IM%20correspondence
In mathematical physics, the ODE/IM correspondence is a link between ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and integrable models. It was first found in 1998 by Patrick Dorey and Roberto Tateo. In this original setting it relates the spectrum of a certain integrable model of magnetism known as the XXZ-model to solution...
ODE/IM correspondence
Physics
136
1,821,329
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2M1207b
2M1207b is a planetary-mass object orbiting the brown dwarf 2M1207, in the constellation Centaurus, approximately 170 light-years from Earth. It is one of the first candidate exoplanets to be directly observed (by infrared imaging). It was discovered in April 2004 by the Very Large Telescope (VLT) at the Paranal Observ...
2M1207b
Astronomy
1,373
12,670,711
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scyllo-Inositol
scyllo-Inositol, also called scyllitol, cocositol, or quercinitol, is a chemical compound with formula , one of the nine inositols, the stereoisomers of cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol. The molecule has a ring of six carbon atoms, each bound to one hydrogen atom and one hydroxyl group (–OH); if the ring is assumed horizo...
Scyllo-Inositol
Chemistry
2,211
19,347,046
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD%20118889
HD 118889 is a binary star system in the northern constellation of Boötes. It is faintly visible to the naked eye as a point of light with an apparent visual magnitude of 5.57. The system is located at a distance of approximately 196 light years from the Sun based on stellar parallax, but is drifting closer with a radi...
HD 118889
Astronomy
265
26,849,987
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential%20phase
Differential phase is a kind of linearity distortion which affects the color hue in TV broadcasting. Composite color video signal Composite color video signal (CCVS) consists of three terms: Monochrome (luminance) signal Auxiliary signals (sync pulse and blanking signals) Color signal, which is actually a subcarrier...
Differential phase
Technology
664
3,931
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binary%20relation
In mathematics, a binary relation associates elements of one set called the domain with elements of another set called the codomain. Precisely, a binary relation over sets and is a set of ordered pairs where is in and is in . It encodes the common concept of relation: an element is related to an element , if and...
Binary relation
Mathematics
5,253
1,659,646
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Initiation%20%28chemistry%29
In chemistry, initiation is a chemical reaction that triggers one or more secondary reactions. Initiation creates a reactive centre on a molecule which produces a chain reaction. The reactive centre generated by initiation is usually a radical, but can also be cations or anions. Once the reaction is initiated, the spec...
Initiation (chemistry)
Chemistry
875
3,834,818
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparability
In mathematics, two elements x and y of a set P are said to be comparable with respect to a binary relation ≤ if at least one of x ≤ y or y ≤ x is true. They are called incomparable if they are not comparable. Rigorous definition A binary relation on a set is by definition any subset of Given is written if an...
Comparability
Mathematics
501
31,954,755
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WASP-44
WASP-44 is a G-type star about away in the constellation Cetus that is orbited by the Jupiter-size planet WASP-44b. The star is slightly less massive and slightly smaller than the Sun; it is also slightly cooler, but is more metal-rich. The star was observed by SuperWASP, an organization searching for exoplanets, star...
WASP-44
Astronomy
904
24,094,910
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C21H20O12
{{DISPLAYTITLE:C21H20O12}} The molecular formula C21H20O12 (molar mass: 464.37 g/mol, exact mass: 464.095476 u) may refer to: Hyperoside Isoquercetin Myricitrin, a flavonol Spiraeoside, a flavonol Molecular formulas
C21H20O12
Physics,Chemistry
84
1,616,204
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network%20Load%20Balancing%20Services
Network Load Balancing Services (NLBS) is a Microsoft implementation of clustering and load balancing that is intended to provide high availability and high reliability, as well as high scalability. NLBS is intended for applications with relatively small data sets that rarely change (one example would be web pages), a...
Network Load Balancing Services
Technology
370
25,061,146
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project%20management%20information%20system
A project management information system (PMIS) is the logical organization of the information required for an organization to execute projects successfully. A PMIS is typically one or more software applications and a methodical process for collecting and using project information. These electronic systems "help [to] p...
Project management information system
Technology
441
58,693,880
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspergillus%20thesauricus
Aspergillus thesauricus is a species of fungus in the genus Aspergillus. It is from the Usti section. The species was first described in 2012. Growth and morphology A. thesauricus has been cultivated on both Czapek yeast extract agar (CYA) plates and Malt Extract Agar Oxoid® (MEAOX) plates. The growth morphology of t...
Aspergillus thesauricus
Biology
107
23,920,929
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C5H7NO2
{{DISPLAYTITLE:C5H7NO2}} The molecular formula C5H7NO2 may refer to: Ethyl cyanoacetate Piperidinediones 2,3-Piperidinedione 2,4-Piperidinedione 2,5-Piperidinedione 2,6-Piperidinedione 3,4-Piperidinedione 3,5-Piperidinedione 1-Pyrroline-5-carboxylic acid
C5H7NO2
Chemistry
108
12,193,926
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMUnified
IMUnified, formed in 2000, is a coalition of companies that intend to develop open standards for instant messaging (IM). The founding members are AT&T, Excite@Home, iCAST, Microsoft, Odigo, Phone.com, Prodigy, Tribal Voice and Yahoo!. Notably absent from the list of members is AOL, who was not invited to join the coali...
IMUnified
Technology
168
57,185,399
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pawl
A pawl is a movable lever that engages a fixed component to either prevent movement in one direction or restrain it altogether. As such, it is a type of latch and can also be considered a type of dog. It typically consists of a spring-loaded lever that engages a mating component at a steep enough angle to restrain it...
Pawl
Engineering
280
72,245,879
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data%20ecosystem
A data ecosystem is the complex environment of co-dependent networks and actors that contribute to data collection, transfer and use. It can span multiple sectors – such as healthcare or finance, to inform one another's practices. A data ecosystem often consists of numerous data assemblages. Research into data ecosyst...
Data ecosystem
Technology
1,335
27,741,322
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eiji%20Osawa
is a former professor of computational chemistry, noted for his prediction of the C60 molecule in 1970. Osawa received his Master's of Engineering in chemistry from Kyoto University's Department of Industrial Chemistry and then became an engineer at Teijin Co., Ltd. In 1964, he returned to Kyoto University and earned ...
Eiji Osawa
Chemistry
332
13,653,971
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Littelfuse
Littelfuse, Inc. is an American electronics manufacturing company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company primarily produces circuit protection products (fuses) but also manufactures a variety of switches, automotive sensors and, through its subsidiary Zilog, microprocessors. Littelfuse was founded in 1927. In ...
Littelfuse
Engineering
1,415
55,585,798
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung%20Bio%20Processor
The Samsung Bio Processor is an advanced system logic chip designed by Samsung Electronics in December 2015 that integrates five AFEs including bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), photoplethysmogram (PPG), electrocardiogram (ECG), skin temperature, and galvanic skin response (GSR) into a single chip that measures b...
Samsung Bio Processor
Technology
167
27,190,089
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinay%20V.%20Deodhar
Vinay Vithal Deodhar (3 December 1948 – 18 January 2015) was a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Mathematics at Indiana University. He worked in the area of algebraic groups and representation theory. Early life Deodhar was born in Mumbai (Bombay), India in 1948. Career Deodhar earned his Ph.D. from the Univers...
Vinay V. Deodhar
Mathematics
234
21,713,216
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumble%20ice
Jumble ice is a phenomenon that occurs when ice atop a river or other flowing body of water fractures due to the different flow rates beneath the ice. On a lake, pond, or other stationary body of water, ice forms undisturbed and generally does not move as long as the entire surface of the body of water is frozen. When ...
Jumble ice
Physics
362
54,700,310
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC%207087
NGC 7087 is a barred spiral galaxy located about 215 million light-years away in the constellation of Grus. NGC 7087 was discovered by astronomer John Herschel on September 4, 1834. NGC 7087 is a member of a group of galaxies known as the NGC 7087 group. See also NGC 1300 References External links Barred spir...
NGC 7087
Astronomy
91
77,394,414
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin%20lightening%20in%20the%20Middle%20East
Skin lightening is a common practice in several Middle Eastern countries, particularly among women. The use of skin lightening products among Middle Eastern women has been attributed to the perceived association between light skin and beauty, as well as marriage and employment opportunities. Furthermore, the portrayal ...
Skin lightening in the Middle East
Biology
565
9,617,836
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadcast%20Television%20Systems%20Inc.
Broadcast Television Systems (BTS) was a joint venture between Robert Bosch GmbH's Fernseh Division and Philips Broadcast in Breda, Netherlands, formed in 1986. History Philips had been in the broadcast market for many years with a line of PC- and LDK- Norelco professional video cameras and other video products. By ...
Broadcast Television Systems Inc.
Technology
2,437
58,157,092
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claudia%20Sagastiz%C3%A1bal
Claudia Alejandra Sagastizábal is an applied mathematician known for her research in convex optimization and energy management, and for her co-authorship of the book Numerical Optimization: Theoretical and Practical Aspects. She is a researcher at the University of Campinas in Brazil. Since 2015 she has been editor-in-...
Claudia Sagastizábal
Mathematics
345
13,774,593
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential%20capacitance
Differential capacitance in physics, electronics, and electrochemistry is a measure of the voltage-dependent capacitance of a nonlinear capacitor, such as an electrical double layer or a semiconductor diode. It is defined as the derivative of charge with respect to potential. Description In electrochemistry differe...
Differential capacitance
Chemistry,Engineering
479
33,994,239
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SailTimer
SailTimer is a technology for sailboat navigation, which calculates optimal tacking angles, distances and times. Seafarers have had a dilemma for as long as sailboats could use lift to sail upwind. Should you head off the wind more, to get more speed (but at a longer distance)? Or should you sail upwind more, to les...
SailTimer
Technology,Engineering
607
43,871
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatal%20insomnia
Fatal insomnia is an extremely rare neurodegenerative prion disease that results in trouble sleeping as its hallmark symptom. The majority of cases are familial (fatal familial insomnia [FFI]), stemming from a mutation in the PRNP gene, with the remainder of cases occurring sporadically (sporadic fatal insomnia [sFI]...
Fatal insomnia
Biology
2,823
11,552
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick%20Abel
Sir Frederick Augustus Abel, 1st Baronet (17 July 18276 September 1902) was an English chemist who was recognised as the leading British authority on explosives. He is best known for the invention of cordite as a replacement for gunpowder in firearms. Education Born in London as son of Johann Leopold Abel, Abel studi...
Frederick Abel
Chemistry
1,025
17,672,510
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyptychodon
Polyptychodon (meaning 'many-folded tooth') is a genus of pliosaurid found in Middle-Late Cretaceous marine deposits in southern England, France and Argentina. It has been considered a nomen dubium in a 2016 review. History of discovery The type species, P. interruptus is known from an isolated tooth from the Late C...
Polyptychodon
Biology
479
56,428,662
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot%20Monk%20Xian%27er
Robot Monk Xian'er () is a humanoid robot based on the cartoon character Xian'er. It was developed by a team of monks, volunteers and AI experts from Beijing Longquan Monastery in Beijing, China. He can follow human instructions to make body movements, read scriptures and play Buddhist music. He can chat and respond t...
Robot Monk Xian'er
Physics,Technology
163
48,740
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri%20Poincar%C3%A9
Jules Henri Poincaré (, ; ; 29 April 185417 July 1912) was a French mathematician, theoretical physicist, engineer, and philosopher of science. He is often described as a polymath, and in mathematics as "The Last Universalist", since he excelled in all fields of the discipline as it existed during his lifetime. He has ...
Henri Poincaré
Physics,Chemistry,Mathematics
9,885
45,598,981
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaseous%20signaling%20molecules
Gaseous signaling molecules are gaseous molecules that are either synthesized internally (endogenously) in the organism, tissue or cell or are received by the organism, tissue or cell from outside (say, from the atmosphere or hydrosphere, as in the case of oxygen) and that are used to transmit chemical signals which in...
Gaseous signaling molecules
Physics,Chemistry,Biology
4,219
32,566,545
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Converged%20network%20adapter
A converged network adapter (CNA), also called a converged network interface controller (C-NIC), is a computer input/output device that combines the functionality of a host bus adapter (HBA) with a network interface controller (NIC). In other words, it "converges" access to, respectively, a storage area network and a g...
Converged network adapter
Engineering
665
40,621,922
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cantharellus%20zangii
Cantharellus zangii is a species of fungus in the family Cantharellaceae. Described as new to science in 2012, it is found only in a small area in northwestern Yunnan, China. The fungus produces small, ochre to ochre-yellow fruit bodies (mushrooms) with thin flesh and a long tapering stipe. Microscopically, the mushroo...
Cantharellus zangii
Biology
678
31,404
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tietze%20extension%20theorem
In topology, the Tietze extension theorem (also known as the Tietze–Urysohn–Brouwer extension theorem or Urysohn-Brouwer lemma) states that any real-valued, continuous function on a closed subset of a normal topological space can be extended to the entire space, preserving boundedness if necessary. Formal statement If...
Tietze extension theorem
Mathematics
790
24,008,469
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eudysmic%20ratio
The eudysmic ratio (also spelled eudismic ratio) represents the difference in pharmacologic activity between the two enantiomers of a drug. In most cases where a chiral compound is biologically active, one enantiomer is more active than the other. The eudysmic ratio is the ratio of activity between the two. A eudysmic ...
Eudysmic ratio
Physics,Chemistry
1,188
51,564,601
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbial%20synergy
Microbial synergy is a phenomenon in which aerobic and anaerobic microbes support each other's growth and proliferation. In this process aerobes invade and destroy host tissues, reduce tissue oxygen concentration and redox potential, thus creating favorable conditions for anaerobic growth and proliferation. Anaerobes g...
Microbial synergy
Chemistry,Biology
272
27,340,479
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red%20Hat%20Virtualization
Red Hat Virtualization (RHV) formerly known as Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, is an x86 virtualization product developed by Red Hat, and is based on the KVM hypervisor. Red Hat Virtualization uses the SPICE protocol and VDSM (Virtual Desktop Server Manager) with a RHEL-based centralized management server. The platf...
Red Hat Virtualization
Engineering
200
52,719,386
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testosterone%20acetate%20butyrate
Testosterone acetate butyrate, or testosterone 3β-acetate 17β-butanoate, also known as 4-androstenediol acetate butyrate, as well as androst-4-ene-3β,17β-diol 3β-acetate 17β-butanoate, is a synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroid and an androgen ester which was never marketed. It is the 3β-acetate, 17β-butyrate (butanoat...
Testosterone acetate butyrate
Chemistry
246
34,382,650
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah%20Salmond
Sarah Salmond (7 August 1864 – 18 October 1956 in Dunedin, New Zealand) was a notable New Zealand governess and astronomer. Early life Salmond was born in Abbey St Bathans, Berwickshire, Scotland, the youngest of seven children of John Cockburn and Elizabeth Cockburn née Liddle. Cockburn was a farm labourer, and the ...
Sarah Salmond
Astronomy
602
3,117,887
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grassmann%20number
In mathematical physics, a Grassmann number, named after Hermann Grassmann (also called an anticommuting number or supernumber), is an element of the exterior algebra of a complex vector space. The special case of a 1-dimensional algebra is known as a dual number. Grassmann numbers saw an early use in physics to expres...
Grassmann number
Physics,Mathematics
2,846
5,364,886
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolliphor%20EL
Kolliphor EL, formerly known as Cremophor EL, is the registered trademark of BASF Corp. for its version of polyethoxylated castor oil. It is prepared by reacting 35 moles of ethylene oxide with each mole of castor oil. The resulting product is a mixture (CAS number 61791-12-6): the major component is the material in w...
Kolliphor EL
Chemistry
539
40,428,588
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamical%20pictures
In quantum mechanics, dynamical pictures (or representations) are the multiple equivalent ways to mathematically formulate the dynamics of a quantum system. The two most important ones are the Heisenberg picture and the Schrödinger picture. These differ only by a basis change with respect to time-dependency, analogou...
Dynamical pictures
Physics
2,784
25,193,231
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin%20Martin%20%28lexicographer%29
Benjamin Martin (baptized 1705; died 1782) was a lexicographer who compiled one of the early English dictionaries, the Lingua Britannica Reformata (1749). He also was a lecturer on science and maker of scientific instruments. Life Martin was born in Worplesdon, Surrey and began life as a ploughboy, but graduated to be...
Benjamin Martin (lexicographer)
Chemistry
796
480,130
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Index%20of%20wave%20articles
This is a list of wave topics. 0–9 21 cm line A Abbe prism Absorption spectroscopy Absorption spectrum Absorption wavemeter Acoustic wave Acoustic wave equation Acoustics Acousto-optic effect Acousto-optic modulator Acousto-optics Airy disc Airy wave theory Alfvén wave Alpha waves Amphidromic point Amplitude Amplitud...
Index of wave articles
Physics
1,550
56,650,665
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air-liquid%20interface%20cell%20culture
Air liquid interface cell culture (ALI) is a method of cell culture by which basal stem cells are grown with their basal surfaces in contact with media, and the top of the cellular layer is exposed to the air. The cells are then lifted and media is changed until the development of a mucociliary phenotype of a pseudostr...
Air-liquid interface cell culture
Biology
793
64,042,964
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redundancy%20principle%20%28biology%29
The redundancy principle in biology expresses the need of many copies of the same entity (cells, molecules, ions) to fulfill a biological function. Examples are numerous: disproportionate numbers of spermatozoa during fertilization compared to one egg, large number of neurotransmitters released during neuronal communic...
Redundancy principle (biology)
Biology
2,143
13,357,973
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ofeq-7
Ofeq-7 (also known as Ofek 7 or Offek-7) is part of the Ofeq family of Earth observation satellites designed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Israel Ministry of Defense. Launch The Ofeq-7 was launched by a Shavit 2 space launch vehicle on 10 June 2007 at 23:40 UTC. Equipped with advanced technol...
Ofeq-7
Astronomy
179
3,378,687
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endoluminal%20capsule%20monitoring
Endoluminal capsule monitoring is a non-invasive medical diagnostic procedure which uses a miniaturized wireless radio transmitter embedded into an ingestible water-tight capsule. The patient ingests the capsule and while it transits through the gastrointestinal system, it sends signals to the outside, which are captur...
Endoluminal capsule monitoring
Biology
323
73,980,369
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planet%20Lockdown
Planet Lockdown is a film containing misinformation about COVID-19 that was banned on YouTube and Facebook. The film's producers describe it as a documentary. Production The 90-minute film was directed by James Patrick, and released online in December 2020. In addition to being shared on social media, the video was ...
Planet Lockdown
Technology
505
784,808
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuous%20functional%20calculus
In mathematics, particularly in operator theory and C*-algebra theory, the continuous functional calculus is a functional calculus which allows the application of a continuous function to normal elements of a C*-algebra. In advanced theory, the applications of this functional calculus are so natural that they are ofte...
Continuous functional calculus
Mathematics
1,848
57,805,865
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floc%20%28biofilm%29
A floc is a type of microbial aggregate that may be contrasted with biofilms and granules, or else considered a specialized type of biofilm. Flocs appear as cloudy suspensions of cells floating in water, rather than attached to and growing on a surface like most biofilms. The floc typically is held together by a matrix...
Floc (biofilm)
Biology,Environmental_science
290
74,477,694
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consortium%20for%20Execution%20of%20Rendezvous%20and%20Servicing%20Operations
The Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations (CONFERS) is a program started by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in 2017. The goal was to address the lack of widely accepted technical and safety standards for on-orbit servicing activities involving commercial satellites. In ...
Consortium for Execution of Rendezvous and Servicing Operations
Astronomy
229
360,725
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylcysteine
N-acetylcysteine, also known as Acetylcysteine and NAC, is a medication that is used to treat paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose and to loosen thick mucus in individuals with chronic bronchopulmonary disorders, such as pneumonia and bronchitis. It has been used to treat lactobezoar in infants. It can be taken intrave...
Acetylcysteine
Chemistry
4,663
27,319,186
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MK%20II%20FPA
The MK II Method is one of the software sizing methods in functional point group of measurements. This is a method for analysis and measurement of information processing applications based on end user functional view of the system. The MK II Method (ISO/IEC 20968 Software engineering—Mk II Function Point Analysis—Count...
MK II FPA
Mathematics,Engineering
501
74,063,421
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glaucocystis%20nostochinearum
Glaucocystis nostochinearum is a species of glaucophyte in the family Glaucocystaceae. The species is the type species of its genus, Glaucocystis. The species can be found in the waters of Northern Europe, North America and Oceania. The species has one form and one variety: Glaucocystis nostochinearum f. immanis Sch...
Glaucocystis nostochinearum
Biology
161
16,687,792
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heliotropium%20curassavicum
Heliotropium curassavicum, commonly called salt heliotrope (among other names), a species of flowering plant in the borage family (Boraginaceae). It is native to much of the Americas, from Canada to Argentina, including the West Indies and Hawaii. It can be found as an introduced, and sometimes invasive, species in Afr...
Heliotropium curassavicum
Chemistry
497