What are fractal robots? Fractal robots are objects made from cubic bricks that can be controlled by a computer to change shape and reconfigure themselves into objects of different shapes. These cubic motorized bricks can be programmed to move and shuffle themselves to change shape to make objects like a house potentially in a few […]
Why is my gardenia plant not blooming?
Why is my gardenia plant not blooming? Improper pruning– When a gardenia plant is not blooming, the reason is often pruning too late in the season. Soil with an improper pH may be the reason when there are no blooms on gardenias. Extreme weather– Temperature extremes, either too hot or too cold, can also prevent […]
What is the biggest problem with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
What is the biggest problem with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? The first and most basic problem, as noted earlier, is that in itself the UDHR includes no clear mechanism of implementation. All UN declarations, including the UDHR, are aspirational. They embody ideals and goals, but in themselves they provide no concrete framework for […]
What has caused the pollution of the Ganges river?
What has caused the pollution of the Ganges river? The main causes of water pollution in the Ganga river are the disposal of human sewage and animal waste, increasing population density, and disposal of industrial waste into the river. How toxic is the Ganges River? But pollution, untreated sewage and use by hundreds of millions […]
What are two inhibitory neurotransmitters?
What are two inhibitory neurotransmitters? Some of the major inhibitory neurotransmitters include serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). Is acetylcholine an inhibitory neurotransmitter? The neurotransmitter acetylcholine is excitatory at the neuromuscular junction in skeletal muscle, causing the muscle to contract. In contrast, it is inhibitory in the heart, where it slows heart rate. What are some […]
What is Bob Knight doing now?
What is Bob Knight doing now? After retiring from coaching in 2008, Knight transitioned into broadcasting as a studio analyst and color commentator at ESPN. In November 2012, he called his first Indiana game, something he had previously refused to do. He left ESPN after the 2015 season. In February 2019, it was reported Knight’s […]
Are Italian and Sicilian the same?
Are Italian and Sicilian the same? Unlike Italian, which is almost entirely Latin based, Sicilian has elements of Greek, Arabic, French, Catalan, and Spanish. A great deal of the actual Italian influence on Sicilian has been since 1860, when, during the Italian Unification, Sicily became a part of Italy. What does bedda mean in Sicilian? […]
How did scurvy affect sailors?
How did scurvy affect sailors? Scurvy killed more than two million sailors between the time of Columbus’s transatlantic voyage and the rise of steam engines in the mid-19th century. The problem was so common that shipowners and governments assumed a 50% death rate from scurvy for their sailors on any major voyage. What did sailors […]
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Can you thread NPS to NPT?
Can you thread NPS to NPT? Both NPT and NPS have the same thread angle, shape, and pitch (threads per inch). However, NPT threads are tapered and NPS threads are straight (parallel). While NPT and NPS threads will engage, they do not seal properly with each other. What is Npsm pipe thread? National Pipe Straight […]