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Lead-Acid Battery History in the Beginning
There were no computers or smart phones at the start of the First Industrial Revolution…
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Mandatory Vaccination Has a Long History
Vaccination is proactive protection of communities from diseases they could otherwise spread among themselves. However,…
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The Coronavirus is More Ancient Than Us
The SARS-CoV-2 virus causing COVID-19 is a member of the coronavirus family. If we were…
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Variant First Detected in Vietnam ‘Dangerous’
The COVID-19 variant first detected in Vietnam is ‘very dangerous’. This, according to Vietnam’s Health…
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What If We Stopped Vaccinating the People?
What if we stopped vaccinating the people, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asks on…
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The First Rechargeable Batteries Were Lead
It seems incredible looking back, but lead-acid cells were the first rechargeable batteries ever. But…
Climate Change
The Greenhouse Effect in Nature’s Garden
The Roman emperor Tiberius liked fresh cucumbers every day. His gardeners planted them in wheeled…
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Christmas Decorations Down the Ages
Christmas is a time of peace and reconciliation. Families gather and hope to be at…
Battery Technical
Battery Electric Multiple Units for Rail
Battery electric multiple units are connected electric vehicles deriving their power from rechargeable batteries driving…
Battery Basics
Do You Like Your Batteries Hot or Cold?
A visitor called us the other day and asked, “With winter coming can I take…