Chemistry Nobel Prize 2009
Chemistry Nobel Prize 2009 awarded to three scientists who are both studying the ribosome, the cell that produce proteins. They are Venkatraman Ramakrishnan and Thomas Steitz of the U.S. and of Israel’s Yonath.
Global Handwashing Day
Agency of the United Nations (UN) since 2008 has set October 15 as the Global Handwashing Day (GHD). GHD will be celebrated together in 52 countries, on 5 continents, which will be conducted simultaneously each on 15 October. This is also done to attract attention and raise public awareness about the importance of washing hands with soap.
Laboratory Equipment Cleaning
Cleanliness of laboratory equipment, whether in the form of equipment or non-glass container glass such as polyethylene, polypropylene and Teflon, is a very fundamental part of laboratory activities and is an important element in quality assurance programs.
The Series of Earthquakes in Indonesia
Large-scale earthquake will knock down anything on earth that unsound and fragile. This phenomenon is not just demolish the building, but also makes landslides, broke, and ambles. Beyond that, an earthquake of the coast is also a potential cause tsunamis. That is a series of threats to the population in the earthquake-prone areas.
As long as the earth rotates, the movement of plates covering the earth and float on the magma will never stop. Between plates of collision or the crust is what causes earthquakes continue to occur after another all over the world.
When one location in the boundary layer of rocks collapsed due to the earth’s crust holding the pressure plate merapuh, rocks that would seek a new stable position. During this process will be a series of aftershocks, the main pascagempa. This can result in cracked buildings and fragile finally collapsed.
New Free Antivirus from Microsoft
Microsoft has released free software that allows people to protect your computer from viruses, spyware, and malicious code-code in cyber crime. Microsoft Security Essentials is available for download from microsoft.com / security_essentials and built with the technology used by the software giant in the world’s computer security program designed for business.
Natural Gas Flow Measurement
In the measurement of gas flow rate, there are several types of systems-meter (gauge) commonly used, among others:
1. Diaphragm Meter
2. Turbine Meter
3. Orifice Meter
4. Ultra Sonic Meter (USM)