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A demonstration of the open siphon effect [VIDEO]

A demonstration of the open siphon effect, a result of the extreme extensional thickening exhibited by the material. Samples are a 0.5% solution of 8,000,000 molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide) in water (red) and a 0.5% solution of 8,000,000 molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide) in water with 45-60 nm silica nanoparticles (blue).


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A demonstration of the open siphon effect [VIDEO]

A demonstration of the open siphon effect, a result of the extreme extensional thickening exhibited by the material. Samples are a 0.5% solution of 8,000,000 molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide) in water (red) and a 0.5% solution of 8,000,000 molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide) in water with 45-60 nm silica nanoparticles (blue).

Robots will soon take over jobs for this exact reason [VIDEO]

On December 8, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia, two baggage handlers subcontracted by Qantas Airways were fired following an incident at Melbourne Airport. The personnel, employed by Swissport, which provides ground and cargo handling services, were found to have violated the company's strict guidelines on luggage handling.

Swissport's internal investigation revealed that the two employees engaged in improper handling of passenger luggage. This behavior was deemed unacceptable by Swissport's operational standards, which prioritize the careful and respectful management of customer belongings. The investigation's outcomes led to the immediate termination of these employees.


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Robots will soon take over jobs for this exact reason [VIDEO]

On December 8, 2022, in Melbourne, Australia, two baggage handlers subcontracted by Qantas Airways were fired following an incident at Melbourne Airport. The personnel, employed by Swissport, which provides ground and cargo handling services, were found to have violated the company's strict guidelines on luggage handling. Swissport's internal investigation revealed that the two employees engaged in improper handling of passenger luggage. This behavior was deemed unacceptable by Swissport's op...

They call it the Cave of Death [VIDEO]

It is a 'custom' in the southern portions of Africa (and maybe beyond) to build your beds/sleeping platforms out of bricks. The tradition revolves around the 'tokolosh', which is a folklore legendary monster that creates trouble and 'takes people away' at night if they sleep on the floor. Bricks/rocks elevate you high enough that he can't reach you.


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They call it the Cave of Death [VIDEO]

It is a 'custom' in the southern portions of Africa (and maybe beyond) to build your beds/sleeping platforms out of bricks. The tradition revolves around the 'tokolosh', which is a folklore legendary monster that creates trouble and 'takes people away' at night if they sleep on the floor. Bricks/rocks elevate you high enough that he can't reach you.