The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 9, 2023

The study scanned the brains of volunteers at various points during the work day and found that tasks that require a high degree of concentration can result in the build-up of a chemical called glutamate, which can have toxic consequences. Readings were taken at the start, the end, and the middle of the day.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 29, 2024

Will the bonded materials be exposed to extreme temperatures , humidity, or harsh chemicals? Finally, consider the adhesive’s resistance to environmental factors such as moisture, chemicals, and UV light. Not all adhesives are compatible with every material, so knowing the substrates involved is crucial.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 14, 2022

“For example, it matters more for the chemical industry and the drugs and medical industry; those sectors really benefit from basic research. “Universities provide the core research that is needed for the chemical industry to work.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

in Chemical Engineering at the University [.]. Linda Freeman, who began her career as an engineer with the U.S. Department of Energy in 1986 after completing her M.S. in Environmental Engineering at Stanford University and a B.S. Leadership Development instigator interview'

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 15, 2020

This impacts our brain chemistry and releases cortisol (the fight-or-flight chemical) because we feel threatened, and compromises our ability to think, innovate, and perform well at work. How should we deal with it?

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 26, 2020

A common misconception is that green cleaning products just don’t work as well as chemical cleaners. It is also a frequent error that people believe you need harsh chemicals to kill germs and bacteria. Green Cleaning Produces The Same Results. This is usually down to the lack of soap bubbles generated during lathering.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 12, 2014

We were meeting with the CEO of a successful chemical company. Known for good service, the company’s leadership recognized that remarkable service was vital to their competitive advantage. Price and product quality have, for this industry and many others, become mere table stakes. “We Author information Chip Bell Chip R.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 4, 2022

As such, the material is ideal for biosensors that aim to detect very small changes in chemical concentration. “As we exercise and our muscles get tired, the sensor sees the new chemical environment and produces different electrical resistance versus stress curves,” the researchers explain.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The main reasons for water quality problems in community water systems are the chemicals used to clean the water and things that naturally occur in it, like arsenic. The United States is finding it increasingly tough to provide good water because the pipes and systems are getting old and aren’t getting enough money to be fixed.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

. “The bad news is that universities that perform strongly on sustainability measures are also associated with a decline in responsible consumption and production—measured here as increased air pollution and release of toxic chemicals—in their surrounding areas,” the authors conclude. ”

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 5, 2023

DNA methylation-based epigenetic age refers to modifications in the chemical composition of DNA that may exert an influence on various age-related health outcomes. Specifically, they employed DNA methylation-based epigenetic age as a metric to gauge this influence.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 18, 2020

With a variety of nooks and crannies for the dust and dirt to settle in, hard-to-clean equipment and machinery, and chemicals and particles in the air, a broom and dustpan just will not cut it. Manufacturing facilities, regardless of what product you’re making, can get extremely dirty.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2023

Liveris, who was recently chosen to lead the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Organizing Committee and is former Chairman and CEO of The Dow Chemical Company, presents a variety of powerful tools that will enable you to tackle any problem quickly and responsively, with an eye to creating a more equitable, sustainable future.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

. “The ROBS4CROPS (Robots for protecting crops) solutions can therefore result in higher quality products while also ensuring a smaller carbon footprint and less exposure to harmful chemicals.” ” The post Bringing Automation To Farming In Europe first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

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Leading in Context

MAY 4, 2011

Chemicals that alter the brain and other human systems are still frequently being used in food and drink in place of natural ingredients, even though research is showing that they cause major harm to human health. Some of those chemicals alter the brain's ability to signal that the stomach is full, leading to inability to control cravings.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 11, 2024

These findings highlight how human activities release enough pollutants (nitrogen oxides) that lead to specific chemical reactions. This is almost 18% of the total amount of similar compounds released by cars each year. This means that we could potentially reduce the ozone produced by trees by lessening human emissions of nitrogen oxides.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 12, 2024

Carbon removal “This report shows that to achieve the billion-ton scale of carbon dioxide removal needed by 2050 to achieve net-zero goals, the United States must use all removal methods available—oceans, forests, cropland soils, biomass and minerals and chemicals through direct air capture—to make it happen,” the researchers explain.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The researchers examined the exercises completed by 396 students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering as part of the Applied Computer Science course.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 9, 2024

Physical activity not only stimulates the release of endorphins, but other chemicals that promote mental sharpness and focus. For entrepreneurs, this means better decision-making and the ability to think more clearly under pressure. A short workout can refresh the mind, making entrepreneurs more productive and efficient in their work.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Chemical attack, treachery, and use of the innocent as human shields can be expected, as can other unethical tactics. While we will move swiftly and aggressively against those who resist, we will treat all others with decency, demonstrating chivalry and soldierly compassion for people who have endured a lifetime under Saddam's oppression.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

response to Syrian chemical weapons dominates this week’s news. By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Thankfully, most of our problems are simpler than the President’s, but the Syria puzzle exposes the risk of one leadership tactic–leaders who draw red lines are likely to get stained in the process.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

This chemical now has a growing list of uses based on its [.]. Roy Plunkett at the DuPont research laboratories and it was patented in February of 1941. You know PTFE as Teflon – the non-stick coating used on things like pans, griddles and grills.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In your mostly long-forgotten chemistry class, you learned that a catalyst is a substance that causes or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected. (OK, OK, maybe you didn’t remember). That idea is a powerful one, but by itself doesn’t prove the point in the title of this article. If you look at the dictionary […].

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 12, 2020

The Rocket Chemical Company had a small lab and just three people, but they could see a major opportunity in front of them. In San Diego, California, in 1953, a new startup set its sights on the Space Age.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

PPE is essential in workplaces because it minimizes exposure to ergonomic, physical, chemical and biological hazards. Every year, countless workers get injured due to not wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) properly, or even at all.

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Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria, I started thinking about writing a post on the points along the spectrum of clarity in leadership. A couple of days ago, in the wake of the zigs and zags of the U.S. Anchoring one end of the spectrum is the last U.S. President, George W.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 14, 2014

The task of giving feedback triggers so much fear and trepidation that brain cells rush from the frontal cerebral cortex where the brain’s reasoning ability is coordinated toward the emotional parts of the brain where cortisol and other emergency chemicals are shot off to fight or escape the feedback “enemy.”

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

When wearing safety gloves, it’s important to remember that they’re meant to protect the wearer against exposure to chemicals or toxins in the environment. Disinfecting is not all about putting chemicals onto surfaces. This is now the art of the new normal when cleaning business spaces. Disinfect Your Business Spaces.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 12, 2024

Various cleaning methods, such as wet chemical cleaning and dry cleaning, are used to remove impurities. But, the importance of ultra-clean wafers for successful fabrication cannot be overstated. Contaminants, even at the microscopic level, can wreak havoc on the delicate processes that follow.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 30, 2024

This triggers a natural chemical reaction that produces limestone or other minerals, filling the cracks and restoring the concrete’s strength. It’s made with special bacteria or capsules filled with healing agents. When cracks form and water seeps in, these bacteria activate, or the capsules rupture.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 6, 2023

These types of pumping equipment are used across a wide range of manufacturing industries, from chemical manufacturing to woodworking facilities. For example, in many factories, there is a need for Rotary Vane Vacuum Pump Repair. They are commonly used to transport gasses to different parts of the production line environment.

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HR Digest

JULY 26, 2019

An excessive amount of smell can cause “multiple chemical sensitivity.”. An excessive amount of smell can cause “multiple chemical sensitivity.” The common wisdom, however, is that coworkers should not be able to smell perfume or aftershave on you unless they are within your ‘scent circle’ (i.e. about an arm’s length from your body).

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

She has served in a variety of roles in chemical plant, office, IT and lab environments.She has taught HR topics at both Delaware Technical & Community College and Wilmington University.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

chemicals, agriculture) is not too surprising, but the subsequent growth in agglomeration deserves attention.” . “Future research should explore why software patenting rose so much in its spatial concentration,” the researchers note. “Its higher initial concentration than patenting in traditional technologies (e.g.,

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Strategy Driven

JULY 6, 2023

Choose from a variety of manufacturing safety programs to suit your plant’s specific needs, such as: Machine guarding Fire prevention Fall prevention and protection Chemical handling and storage The accredited programs will create a stronger safety culture in the workplace while ensuring your business remains legally compliant.

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CEO Insider

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

When I was a chemical engineering student, they appeared in my fluid mechanics equations. Most executives think of bottlenecks as obstacles. But I think of them as inflection points. Throughout my career, I’ve encountered bottlenecks in many forms.

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

At the time, I had a degree in chemical engineering, and I had just completed service as a nuclear engineering officer in the U.S. To help me understand, one of my mentors shared technical data with me that described all sorts of chemical and physical concepts of polymers. This lack of knowledge created a bit of a problem for me.

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