A silver bullet to beat cancer? The internet is awash with stories of how silver can be used to treat cancer. Now‚ lab tests have shown that it is as effective as the leading chemotherapy drug - and may have fewer side-effects. Results from the study at the University of Leeds‚ published in Dalton Transactions‚ show that particular silver compounds are as toxic to cancer cells as the platinum-based drug Cisplatin‚ which is widely used to treat a range of cancers. But the crucial difference is
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unparalleled rate of scientific discoveries. In fact‚ there were so many new gadgets invented and discoveries made in the last century that it’s difficult to write the list down. However‚ I think I can say ten innovations or technologies that have had the greatest influence on humanity—both positively and the negatively. First of all‚ I want to remember penicillin: this drug (eventually group of drugs) was discovered in 1928‚ it opened the door to the discovery of antibiotics. Penicillin remains
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Curriculum ll the learning which is planned and guided by the school‚ whether it is carried on in groups or individually‚ inside or outside the school. (John Kerr) Outlines the skills‚ performances‚ attitudes‚ and values pupils are expected to learn from schooling. It includes statements of desired pupil outcomes‚ descriptions of materials‚ and the planned sequence that will be used to help pupils attain the outcomes. The total learning experience provided by a school. It includes the
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Great inventions from the East. Although not many people know‚ perhaps more than half of the inventions and discoveries which the modern world relies on were originated from East Asia. The East Asian culture has contributed to our world civilization achievements in the fields of agriculture‚ shipping‚ astronomy‚ printing‚ paper money‚ oil‚ martial arts‚ ammunition and mathematics. These inventions were essential blocks in the building of the world as we know today. Therefore‚ this museum report
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THE GREATEST INVENTIONS What is the greatest invention of all time? . There are many different possible world’s greatest inventions because they have all helped out humankind in some way‚ some more than others. I think that the greatest invention of all time is Harnessed Electricity. Some may argue that this was not an invention it was a discovery but although electricity itself was a discovery there was still the invention of had to use it and what it could be used for. I think that electricity
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Brandon Kappelmann Shoop – General Paper Feb. 21‚ 2015 Argue 2 Rewrite Mistakes: Keys to Discovery or Disaster Discovery is a crucial element for the future of society. The actions that lead to new advances‚ however‚ are questionable. Science and new discovery almost always go hand in hand‚ and mistakes are bound to happen when they are paired together. New innovations‚ findings‚ and advancements happen every day‚ and whether or not mistakes are key to that fact is in question. The unearthing of
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Discovery of Antibiotics “Penicillin” As we know‚ the 19th and 20th centuries were among some of the most drastic years the United States experienced. While we often look at it as a time of bad and wrong decisions‚ there were many positive things that came from them. The most prominent of them were the number of discoveries and inventions that took place and were of great benefits then and now. One of those was the discovery of antibiotics in 1928‚ by Dr. Alexander Fleming. Before this discovery
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September 10‚ 2014 P.2 Discovery Essay Science‚ which brought a great change in human life‚ is not only the reason for the development of the world but also a major cause for the pollution and other causes that might lead to the destruction of the world. Though the study of science has brought many new inventions into our sight‚ they are more harmful than they are useful to the human world. The invention of Nuclear Power has many uses‚ but of it may lead
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is the greatest invention of all time? Throughout time there have been lots of new inventions which have both hindered and helped everyday life with humans. There are many different possible world’s greatest inventions because they have all helped out humankind in some way‚ some more than others. I think that the greatest invention of all time is Harnessed Electricity. Some may argue that this was not an invention it was a discovery but although electricity itself was a discovery there was still
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ABOUT PATENTS PATENTABLE INVENTIONS • A Technical Solution to a Problem • In any field of human activity • It must be NEW • It must involve an INVENTIVE STEP • It must be INDUSTRIALLY APPLICABLE | NON-PATENTABLE INVENTIONS • Discovery • Scientific theory • Mathematical methods • Scheme‚ rule and method of • performing mental act • playing games • doing business • program for
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