Bullet dodging, Scientific American reports, is one such make-believe ability invented by Hollywood. Regardless of your speed and finesse, no human can dodge a bullet at close range. The bullet is simply traveling too fast. Even the slowest handguns shoot … Continue reading →

Positive ions are cations and are typically metals like copper or sodium. What elements are positive ions? Positive ions are typically metals or act like metals. Many common materials contain these ions. Mercury is found in thermometers, for instance, and … Continue reading →

The result of choosing poorly. Recognizing that the true Grail would be the cup of a carpenter, Jones then selected the most humble of chalices and proved its authenticity by drinking from it and surviving. Why didn’t Indiana Jones become … Continue reading →

The battery generally tends to take the complete current when the battery percentage is lower and towards the end, when the battery reaches 80% or above, the charging current drops, thus resulting the charging process to slow down. Why is … Continue reading →

Is it possible to build a nuclear-powered car? While small-scale thorium-powered nuclear reactors are theoretically possible, none have been designed that could fit in a car. Why don’t they make nuclear cars? The main problem, as you can probably guess, … Continue reading →

Can you charge 18650 batteries with USB? There are two types of 18650 lithium-ion battery chargers available in the market: USB powered 18650 battery chargers: With these chargers, you can charge the battery from any USB power port/socket you see … Continue reading →

metamorphic rocks. Graphite is most often found as flakes or crystalline layers in metamorphic rocks such as marble, schist’s and gneisses. Graphite may also be found in organic-rich shale’s and coal beds. Where is graphite rock found? Where is graphite … Continue reading →

Peak levels of valproate in the blood are reached in 7 to 14 hours. At equal doses, the bioavailability of Depakote ER is about 89% that of regular Depakote. To achieve equivalent bioavailability, the once-daily dose of Depakote ER needs … Continue reading →

Amps = Watts / Volts 4160 Watts / 208 Volts = 20 Amps. 3600 Watts / 240 Volts = 15 Amps. What do you mean by 1 ampere? An ampere is a unit of measure of the rate of electron … Continue reading →

If left on 24/7, medium sized ceiling fans use 0.43kWh of electricity per day, 3.01kWh per week and 12.91kWh per month, on average. The amount of electricity used by ceiling fans increases slightly as we move to larger fans. On … Continue reading →

Car batteries Diluted sulfur is sometimes used topically to treat acne and other skin conditions, but sulfur in battery acid is not diluted enough to be safe for your skin. Skin contact from battery acid from a lead battery can … Continue reading →

Sulfuric acid is also called the king of acids because of its wide range of use in laboratories and chemical industries. Why it is called King of acid? Sulphuric acid is called “king of acids” because of its direct and … Continue reading →

What is olanzapine? Second generation antipsychotics (sometimes referred to as ‘atypical’ antipsychotics) such as olanzapine are a newer class of antipsychotic medication than first generation ‘typical’ antipsychotics. Second generation antipsychotics are effective for the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. What generation … Continue reading →

What is a good replacement for Seroquel? Other atypical antipsychotics may be tried when Seroquel is not effective or has intolerable side effects. Those may include Risperdal, Rexulti, Zyprexa, or Latuda. What can replace Seroquel for sleep? Conclusions: With respect … Continue reading →

Søren Sørensen. Søren Sørensen. In 1909 Sørensen, a Danish chemist, introduced the concept of pH as a convenient way of expressing acidity. Who named pH? King Philip IIThe Philippines are named after King Philip II (1527-1598) of Spain. The country … Continue reading →