There are a crazy number of adhesive tapes available, and in this article I’d like to discuss a few of the ones I’ve found useful in my lab, and their sometimes surprising applications.

Adhesives, also commonly referred to as bonding systems, adhesive tape and pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), are highly engineered materials typically used to adhere ...

Description: Made from K-prene® urethane. Rods and bars are available in 80A, 90A, and 95A durometer. All are 48" long. 80A is orange, 90A is blue and 95A is red. Length tolerance is ± 1/8". Diameter ...

Modern LED strips are magical things. The WS2812 has allowed the quick and easy creation of addressable RGB installations, revolutionizing the science of cool glowy things. However, this accessibi ...

Ninety-nine per cent of visible matter in the Universe is plasma. This fourth fundamental state of matter is important not just because it is so commonly found, but also because plasma ...

The University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) is the educational arm of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). It has quickly risen as a leader among Chinese universities, strengthened by ...

Plumber’s tape is known by a variety of names—Teflon tape, thread tape, or PTFE tape—but regardless of what you call it, this type of plumbing tape is essential for ensuring clean ...

Possessing little self-regard can lead people to become depressed, to fall short of their potential, or to tolerate abusive relationships and situations. Too much self-love, on the other hand ...

Anyone who is struggling with self-harm should, first and foremost, seek help. Most often, this is a therapist specialized in self-injury, who can help the individual understand the root causes of ...

In a TED Talk, organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich defines self-awareness as "the ability to see ourselves clearly, to understand who we are, how others see us and how we fit into the world.” ...