Search results for “Stability”

08 The Noble Gas Configuration

The noble gas configuration is a particularly stable electron configuration. The driving force for many chemical phenomena is this state. It should be remembered again that the nucleus is not altered during chemical reactions. Original: "Wolfgang Dukorn" Original: German. All translations in this

5 Instantly More Attractive Habits That Anyone Can Do

Do you want some subtle tips and tricks that can make you appear more attractive? Sometimes the strangest things can draw us to someone. And there are quite a few habits that can make someone drawn to you. Here are five easy habits that make you instantly more attractive. Writer: Michal Mitchell Sc

Ozone Hole

It's remarkable to think that a compound renowned for its safety and stability in commercial products could have dramatically compromised the health of our planet, but that's just what chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) has done. This video segment adapted from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center describes how

Transforming the Future of Flight

In the early 1900s, the Wright Brothers found inspiration for their first airplane in nature. Their "Flyer," which was modeled on a bird's flexible wing design, was steered and stabilized by pulleys and cables that twisted the wingtips. Despite its success, this control strategy quickly vanished fro

7 Psychological Benefits of Video Games

Do you wonder if video games have scientific benefits? We have you covered. Video games help with emotional stability, helps you be a better multi-tasker, helps visual-motor coordination, helps with social skills, helps with vision and even aging. Side note: Sorry, we missed point 2 in the video.

How dangerous is dioxane in your drinking water?

How worried should you be if 1,4-dioxane gets into your drinking water? 1,4-dioxane is an industrial chemical used as a solvent and a stabilizer -- and in areas where there's environmental contamination, safety is an important question, especially as the substance is a probable human carcinogen. T