http://www.artipot.com/dir/science/ Latest Science articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/381417/the-many-applications-of-antimony-oxide.htm Antimony trioxide is the main derivative of antimony metal. The metal is mined most often in China, Bolivia, Russia, and South Africa. The oxide derivative can be used in many different industries including the flame retardant industry as a synergist, the plastic manufacturing industry as a catalyst, the glass industry as a clarifying agent, and in porcelain and enamel as an... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:31:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/381417/the-many-applications-of-antimony-oxide.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/381387/the-northern-lights-natures-own-special-effects.htm The Northern Lights are often referred to as the Auroras, and they occur as beautiful extraordinary displays of natural light in the sky. These can normally only be seen at night, and in what is known as the Polar Regions. In those regions, sometimes the lights are referred to as Polar Auroras, or the Aurora Borealis. The closer one gets to the North Magnetic Pole, the more... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:39:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/381387/the-northern-lights-natures-own-special-effects.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/378380/decoding-the-msf-60-uk-radio-time-broadcast.htm This article describes how the MSF-60 time broadcast is transmitted and can be decoded by computer systems to provide an accurate timing reference. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:21:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/378380/decoding-the-msf-60-uk-radio-time-broadcast.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/378053/is-a-plastic-car-in-your-future.htm Development of plastic cars could rejuvenate the American auto industry. With the recent bankruptcy of Chrysler and the financial problems at the other US based automobile manufacturers; it may be time for the management to take a deeper look at producing cars made of plastic. The heavy, gas drinking cars of the past should become the exception rather than the rule. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:01:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/378053/is-a-plastic-car-in-your-future.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/377840/flame-retardants-work-in-various-ways.htm Any product that is exposed to the public needs to be as safe as possible. One way to try to make plastics and textiles safe is to add flame retardant additives to them. Flame-retardants can prevent a material from catching on fire or slow the progress of a fire giving fire professionals time to fight a blaze. There are several different types of flame-retardants. You need... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:14:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/377840/flame-retardants-work-in-various-ways.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/377560/significance-of-the-reproductive-system.htm The reproductive system is an important part of human biology. Learn more about the reproductive system. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:55:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/377560/significance-of-the-reproductive-system.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/377465/understanding-what-corrosion-is.htm In this article we are going to discuss corrosion and what happens to the metal when corrosion happens. When a metal reacts with water and oxygen corrosion starts to occur. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:25:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/377465/understanding-what-corrosion-is.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376458/surgical-loupes-magnification-in-the-surgery.htm Can you picture a world in which the concept of surgical loupes or even dental microscopes are just a far off fantasy? Would you even consider going to a surgeon or dentist for an operation if they didnt have those tools at their disposal? Microscopes are extremely important, especially in the area of diagnosing abnormalities. What the doctor sees is what causes the... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:08:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376458/surgical-loupes-magnification-in-the-surgery.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/376243/how-is-electricity-produced.htm Electrical energy was one of man's greatest discoveries. It has helped build new civilizations. The large amount of electricity produced has its source in fossil fuels, nuclear fission, water, and wind. This article will explore the different methods of electricity production. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:05:13 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/376243/how-is-electricity-produced.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/375732/weather-stations-what-you-should-look-for-and-how-you-can-construct-your-own.htm Everybody needs to know what the weather is going to do. One needs it in order to determine what to wear or what to plan for the day. In the main, we obtain climatic knowledge from the newspaper or the TV. But did you know that you can make your own electronic weather station? Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:50:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/375732/weather-stations-what-you-should-look-for-and-how-you-can-construct-your-own.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374387/having-an-in-depth-knowledge-of-physics-can-lead-you-to-a-successful-career.htm Physics is an interesting section of science that deals with the elementary as well as complex principles of the universe and it includes a huge range of complicated studies such as atomic studies, space science, electrics and electronics etc. All these may sound interesting to know but in truth they are all highly tough to understand. Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:07:30 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374387/having-an-in-depth-knowledge-of-physics-can-lead-you-to-a-successful-career.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/374108/laboratory-furniture-there-is-more-to-a-lab-than-test-tubes.htm Gone are the days when science was shrouded in secrecy and confined to only the most secure locations. To the contrary, more and more institutions are nowadays opening their doors in order to allow people to visit their facilities in order to see how things are progressing. In fact, by visiting such a facility you'll have a perfect opportunity to see not only what goes on... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:05:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/374108/laboratory-furniture-there-is-more-to-a-lab-than-test-tubes.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373964/what-is-solar-energy.htm For whatever the reason, we have a giant and extremely dense sphere of hydrogen in the sky called the Sun. How lucky for us this is, since the Sun is constantly undergoing Nuclear Fusion and cranking out megatons of solar energy on a regular basis. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:40:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373964/what-is-solar-energy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373255/why-use-solar-energy.htm Chances are, you are already using solar energy in a variety of forms. It is the primary fuel source in the creation of food, fresh water, petroleum, and wood. The question we propose is "why use solar energy to power your homes"? Is it realistic for generating useful heat and electricity? Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:03:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373255/why-use-solar-energy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/373225/biographical-information-for-thomas-edison.htm Thomas Edison is known to be one of the most prolific inventors in history. He invented hundreds of appliances and made others better. His existence is to be admired by all of humanity. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:28:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/373225/biographical-information-for-thomas-edison.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/372175/atomic-time-and-the-gps-system.htm This article describes how the GPS system provides super-accurate time and how it can be used for precision timing applications. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:15:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/372175/atomic-time-and-the-gps-system.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/370748/engineering-design-of-famous-uk-bridges.htm This article looks at the engineering design of some famous UK bridges. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:08:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/370748/engineering-design-of-famous-uk-bridges.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/370039/the-importance-of-dental-lighting-in-medicine.htm For surgeons and dentists, precision is of the upmost importance. When in the midst of a delicate procedure, doctors only have one chance to get it right. Proper overhead lighting is critical. And a surgical headlight can shine the necessary light on the situation to make a world of difference. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:25:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/370039/the-importance-of-dental-lighting-in-medicine.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/369870/a-little-bit-of-info-about-the-versatility-of-stainless-steel.htm Stainless steel is a marvelous invention that changed the face of industrial, commercial, and domestic metallurgy forever. It is such a normal part of our everyday lives that we may not notice its presence, but we would definitely notice its absence. Here's a little bit about this amazing and versatile alloy. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:21:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/369870/a-little-bit-of-info-about-the-versatility-of-stainless-steel.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/368739/solar-lights-the-newest-technology-that-saves-you-money.htm Solar lights are the wave of our illuminating future. While we have used the energy of sunlight for eons, we have only recently been able to efficiently harness and manage this power. Solar lights are a step in lighting our journey toward a more Earth-friendly tomorrow. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:07:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/368739/solar-lights-the-newest-technology-that-saves-you-money.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/368101/helping-you-research-stem-cells-online.htm There are many reasons why you may be interested in research stem cells. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:58:24 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/368101/helping-you-research-stem-cells-online.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/367779/where-is-regenerative-medicine-heading.htm Stem cells research has lead us down an interesting path to the realm of regenerative medicine. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:31:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/367779/where-is-regenerative-medicine-heading.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/367284/the-role-of-lab-design-today.htm Labs are integral to our economic way of life and form a major part of our society. Though little may be known about the work that occurs within labs, thousands of labs around the country and globe exist. Where lab workers and scientist quietly labor away, working on products that improve our lives and help us live longer. Labs allow scientist and others to create a... Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:37:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/367284/the-role-of-lab-design-today.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/367082/the-holiday-of-the-future.htm One day we may be able to take a holiday to our nearest planetary neighbour Mars. What would this be like? Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:48:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/367082/the-holiday-of-the-future.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/366890/power-from-the-sun-free-solar-energy.htm The Sun can be thought of as a giant nuclear furnace stationed in the sky. It is a tremendous source of solar energy, cranking out massive amounts of radiation each and every day. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/366890/power-from-the-sun-free-solar-energy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/366577/facts-you-may-not-know-about-solar-lights.htm Solar lights have become popular and are lights for today and the future. We have been using energy from the sun for as far back as I can remember, but it has only been recently that we can use this power in an efficient way. With solar lights, we are able to take another big step towards keeping the earth cleaner and safer. Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:41:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/366577/facts-you-may-not-know-about-solar-lights.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/364064/electric-power-goes-from-grid-to-home.htm From the discovery of static electricity in Ancient Greece by Thales of Miletus to the creation of the worlds first electrostatic generator by Otto von Guericke thousands of years later, many scientists are intrigued by power. Just how is static electricity, energy or electricity produced? Notable scientists like Thomas Edison, George Westinghouse and Ben Franklin learned a... Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:32:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/364064/electric-power-goes-from-grid-to-home.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/363690/the-benefits-of-human-embryonic-stem-cells.htm Embryonic stem cells found in embryos are early-stage cells that later go on to form the body's 200+ types of tissues and organs. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:51:34 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/363690/the-benefits-of-human-embryonic-stem-cells.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/363369/the-benefits-of-homemade-solar-power.htm More and more people are becoming aware of the benefits of solar power in their home. The money that is saved on your bills is one benefit, and building your own power units at home can also save you a lot of your hard earned cash. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:48:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/363369/the-benefits-of-homemade-solar-power.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/362566/lunox-beamed-energy-propulsion-and-future-of-lunar-exploration.htm Our exploration of the moon requires new ideas of space transportation. This article is about Lunar Oxygen Propellant (LUNOX) and how Beamed Energy Propulsion based on LUNOX will allow us to explore full lunar surface. Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:19:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/362566/lunox-beamed-energy-propulsion-and-future-of-lunar-exploration.htm