Europe has found a future in agricultural production in the north-west corner of the continent. Researchers have found that the cost to produce sugar in that part of the continent would be among the lowest in the world. The estimate by Deloitte is that Europe could produce nearly 30% more agricultural products than they already... Read more »
The notion of absolute zero has been around for quite some time. Lowering the temperatures of a molecule as close to zero as possible could reveal some wacky physics that could reveal some properties on exotic states of matter. Now, a team at MIT led by physicist Martin Zwierlein, was able to cool down sodium... Read more »
Due to the federal government ceasing their price supports in 1972, the Castor crop has not been grown in the U.S. since then. Because of this, the U.S. had no choice but to turn to producers in China, India, and Brazil to supply its needs. But now, according to a new University of Florida study,... Read more »
Benzene, which is an aromatic hydrocarbon and a natural constituent of crude oil, has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency as a known contributor to cancer. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, an estimated 137 billion gallons of gasoline were consumed in the United States last year. This, unfortunately, makes benzene a substantial... Read more »
The deadline for all chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors to be in compliance with the new guidelines for Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) has passed. Beginning December 1st a new requirement for chemical labeling will also go into effect. OSHA first announced the changes in 2012 when they revised the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS, HazCom) to... Read more »
