Chinese consumer confidence rose in the third quarter from a year ago after the country's macro-economic situation recovered, according to Nielsen's latest survey. Their confidence added 4 points to 110 points in the three months ended on ...
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The Biomechanics Institute of Valencia (IBV) in Spain is set to perform an anthropometric study of Spanish men, through the European project SIZING-SUDOE, in which the measurements are taken in an enclosed cabin with a scanner equipped with ...
The US Department of Energy concluded that all 38 models of PAR38 lamps tested surpass halogen lamps in terms of energy efficiency. Subjective testing of some models by IES members determined that single emitters performed best. The US ...
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The number of people suffering from Alzheimer's dementia worldwide currently totals 30 million, with new cases expected to triple by the year 2050. What has changed over the past 50 years to account for such an epidemic rise in this once ...
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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Alzheimer's disease (AD) -- which robs people of the ability to think, remember and reason -- is an irreversible, progressive disease that eventually destroys even the ability to carry ...
The two-day Commercialization of Research Findings Fair is held in Changsha. Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of NPC Chen Zhili, Vice Minister of Ministry of Science and Technology Cao Jianlin attend the opening ceremony and the ...
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Feit has already delivered a three-way 150W-equivalent LED lamp, through retailer Lowes, that utilizes the new Intematix optic, adding to lower-lumen packages announced earlier. Phosphor specialist Intematix has added to its ...
Every good spinner understands the importance of testing cotton fiber quality. It's the basis for critical decisions which impact on yarn quality and, ultimately, the mill's ongoing profitability. The USTER AFIS PRO 2 fiber testing ...
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Followers of the popular Mediterranean diet have known for years that eating fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and plenty of extra virgin olive oil is beneficial to health. Recent studies have continued to bolster this eating ...
Lumenis has obtained the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) approvals for its Array LaserLink pattern scanning device for multi-spot laser photocoagulation for use during ...
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A unique Ferrari 458 Italia celebrating Austrian Formula One legend Niki Lauda has been revealed by the Italian car maker. Personalised by Ferrari for an owner, the red 458 Italia harks back to the Prancing Horse’s mid-1970s ...
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SageGlass options eliminate trade-offs between energy efficiency and aesthetic design goals SAGE has expanded architectural design possibilities for dynamic glass by making SageGlass® available in multiple shapes and colors with ...
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Nokian Heavy Tyres has introduced a new 35.5L-32 26-ply Forest King TRS LS-2 skidder tire made specifically for the challenging conditions in the United States and Canada. "As we expand our business in the United States and Canada, we ...
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The A2M USA line of casual chic clothing for young girls and guys continues to grow. Now joining the company’s girls and women’s line are Checkmate micro-shorts. These breathable polyester shorts feature a pop art checkerboard ...
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PPG Flat Glass has announced a price increase on its primary glass products, effective December 2. The company attributes the increase to “material, operating and distribution costs despite continuing implementation of productivity ...