Amorphous Polyalphaolefin (APAO)
Introduction Аmоrрhоus роly-аlрhа-оlefin (АРАО; аlsо knоwn аs аtасtiс роly-аlрhа-оlefin) is а сhemiсаl thаt is used in severаl аррliсаtiоns.In the mid-1950s, аtасtiс роlyрrорylene wаs а by-рrоduсt оf synthesizing isоtасtiс роlyрrорylene (iРР) using first аnd seсоnd-generаtiоn Ziegler. Natta catalysts (ZN catalysts) typically produced about 1015 wt% APP [extended acronym]. The polymerization reactions using these catalysts were based... Read More
The Monkey That Guides Children in India To Learn English Digital Initiative & Collaboration of NGO Go Dharmic & Klik2learn -A Literacy Learning Program To Bridge Learning Loss/Gap
Children at Ratanpur Middle School, Gandhinagar, India are following a (digital) monkey’s lead, guided by him to access a course on their smartphones and learn the basics of English language, literacy and numeracy. This education pilot is a collaboration between NGO, Go Dharmic, & English language tech specialist, Klik2learn. Providing school teachers and 50 children... Read More
Tribal Group announces alignment with the Microsoft Higher Education Accelerator to “transform” student engagement
Education software and services company Tribal Group has announced a partnership with Microsoft to co-develop on the Higher Education Accelerator in a move it says will “transform” student engagement. First launched in 2018, the Microsoft HE Accelerator allows companies to quickly build industry vertical solutions that are tailored for higher education. The announcement today strengthens their existing... Read More
Introducing the new professional register for tutors, assessors, internal and external quality assurers
PD:Verified is a professional register bringing together qualified tutors, assessors, internal and external quality assurers. Because of their vital role in the learner journey, the aim is to provide these professionals with recognition of their qualified status and ongoing professional development. The register provides both professional recognition and a membership kitemark, underpinned by a Code... Read More
Back to Basics: What is Cloud computing?
Unless you have been living in a cave, you will have heard about the emergence of the Cloud over the past decade. Today, many large and small organisations are completely reliant on the Cloud. This become even more evident over the course of the pandemic: cloud-based software has enabled many companies to keep going despite... Read More
Do watercolours fade?
Watercolours are some of the most beautiful, delicate, detailed and exciting artworks. However, they are also among the most fragile too. Our history has been documented for centuries through watercolours, but over time many have faded beyond recognition. Four key factors determine watercolours’ permanence: the pigment, paper, framing, and exposure to light. Substandard pigments will... Read More
STUDENTS FROM 6 ACADEMY SCHOOLS RELEASE COLLECTIVE CHARITY SINGLE COVER OF ‘TOGETHER’
Students from six Academy schools in the Midlands and Buckinghamshire have joined forces to release a new charity single cover of ‘Together’, to raise awareness of NHS Charities Together and to boost their mental health. The students’ collective rendition of ‘Together’, originally performed by Christian pop duo For King & Country, with Tori Kelly and... Read More
Pros and Cons of User Generated Content
While searching for content ideas or information about a particular topic, user-generated content platforms are the go-to source for many people — including content creators. Who doesn’t like to access free content, be it for entertainment or educational purposes? On YouTube, for example, as of the third quarter of 2020, 62 percent of U.S. users... Read More
Where can I go and visit art galleries for free in London?
After a year at home, many of us have a new-found appreciation for things that give us joy, like our beloved arts and cultural institutions. According to research commissioned by the Art Fund, the ‘core audiences of many museums and galleries may be the slowest to return as we emerge from the pandemic, especially older... Read More
The Environmental Effects of Buying a Water Purifier Machine
Citizens of western countries like the United States or the United Kingdom may have grown accustomed to being able to get potable water directly from the taps in their homes. But when these people move overseas, they often struggle when realizing that potable water is not a guarantee. To mitigate this pain point, many invest... Read More