One of the top ways to determine if mold is present on a property is to look under a microscope. The appearance of the mold will differ heavily based on the type of mold that is present. More so, mold that is grown in a laboratory tends to have a different appearance than mold grown […]
Continue readingAs technology advances, the materials used in our eyewear also improve. Over the years, there have been numerous different types of glasses lens material, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. In the early 2000s, a new type of lens material was introduced to the market: Trivex. Trivex is a lightweight lens material that is […]
Continue readingFiber optic cables can be used to connect to the internet, send voice messages and images, and watch cable television – all at the speed of light. The fiber rods for the cables can be made from glass or plastic and are way faster and more effective than older copper wires. Unsurprisingly, over the years, […]
Continue readingWhen you’re out camping, you need to be able to see what you’re doing. When the sun is up, that’s not a problem, but as it starts to set, you’ll need a flashlight to get around. The problem with most flashlights is that they don’t light up enough, and even when they do, the battery […]
Continue readingTo some people, propane lanterns are a thing of the past, but with the amount of light that they give off and their overall reliability, they shouldn’t be! That said, while the right propane lantern is a great way to illuminate any room, the wrong one can create nothing but problems when you try to […]
Continue readingWith so many different gun laws that vary from state to state, it’s always best to verify what you put on your gun before you simply strap it on and hope for the best. But when it comes to guns and lasers, it’s quite simple. It’s currently legal to put a laser on your gun […]
Continue readingThe refractive index shows the bending of light when it passes from one medium to another. For example, the refractive index of water is 1.33. It means the speed of light is 1.33 times faster in a vacuum than in water. A material’s refractive index imparts two significant effects on light: total internal reflection and […]
Continue readingScanning electron microscopes use electrons instead of light to form an image. They’ve been in development since the early 1950s, offering new possibilities in the realm of medicine and physical sciences. It was designed to directly study the surfaces of solid objects using a beam of focused electrons of low energy. These microscopes may be […]
Continue readingPhotography is a beautiful way to capture a moment or a memory that can be revisited for years. With the advances in the art of photography, creativity can be explored, and each photographer can develop their unique style. Standing out from the crowd can be more challenging as ideas are created and recreated, but exploring […]
Continue readingShooting glasses protect your eyes from shrapnel and debris, and some offer UV protection to guard against the Sun’s damaging rays. They should offer crystal clear and unblurred vision while targeting, and some colored or tinted lenses can enhance the contrast between light and dark, making target acquisition quicker and easier. When choosing the best […]
Continue reading