Category: Technology

People can’t live without the Sun. In fact, they could, but the question is how long it would take. Without the Sun, humanity would probably disappear very quickly. The star closest to us is the source of life. Also, it is increasingly becoming a significant factor in the global economy. Investing large funds in solar energy is something that happens on a global scale. One of the main reasons for this is the increasing global pollution. It’s a result of the overuse of fossil fuels. The world ‘cries out’ for alternative energy sources. Leading global economies are spending large funds on implementing solar power in all industry fields. Street lighting that works on the principle of solar panels is an innovation that many countries use. Especially ‘sunny’ countries, like Puerto Rico, are investing in these technologies. Given that high return on investment is possible here and Puerto Rico solar street lights are a ‘bright’ example that other states should follow.

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Cooling towers are mainly used to cool and retain water for industrial use. While the quality of a cooling tower’s construction largely determines its durability and capacity to store water, other factors, such as its regular maintenance, will go a long way in increasing its overall efficiency. The benefits that come with having a fully-functional cooling tower are diverse, but two highly important ones are that it reduces energy costs, as well as the amount of time and chemicals needed to treat the water inside the cooling tower.

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Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is a thermoelectric method of removing metal from a workpiece through a series of sparks between the metal and the workpiece. It is considered a non-traditional method because it does not need mechanical force in the removal process, which is in the same way as laser cutting. An electric spark discharge (thus the name) is used as a cutting tool to cut (erode) a workpiece to a desired final shape in EDM. Thus, EDM has been the preferred method for complex and high-accuracy machining applications that would be difficult or impossible to perform using conventional metal removal processes.  Here, we’ll discuss more on what EDM is and how it is used.

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Lighting up public places like streets, roads, and parks is a necessity. The lights provide a sense of security in the dark of night. However, these street lights consume lots of energy. Only in the United States, street lights consume the same amount of energy as 1.9 million households. The street lights are also responsible for generating carbon emissions equivalent to 2.6 million cars. An alternative to this that has really caught on in a few states recently is the use of solar-powered street lights. Solar street lights are not only energy and cost-effective but are also environmentally-friendly. 

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When a student chooses a science-related major, they don’t just want to “hit the jackpot”, they want to get the Jackpot Capital bonus. They want their educational path to end with the dream job of dream jobs. But if a student is interested in the hard sciences, are there other significant choices besides biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and earth science?  The answer is yes, and in this article, we are going to talk about them. Applied Mathematics BS In the study of theoretical mathematics or pure mathematics, the student is involved in theory, research, and future mathematics professors. In applied mathematics, using math in various applications to solve problems, including engineering, psychology, finance, accounting, business, computer science, etc. Theoretical mathematics is pure in nature which will need more abstract thinking skills than problem-solving skills. Applied mathematics is more focused on problem-solving than abstract thinking as you will look at solving the world’s most complex problems through the use of mathematics.

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The new day registration law obliges companies to keep a daily record of the start and end times of their workers’ day. Organizations, especially those that focus on human capital management, have different alternatives when it comes to supervising the work activity of their employees but not all of them adapt to all job profiles or offer the same data reliability. The effectiveness of the systems chosen should not be at odds with the satisfaction of the employees who are going to be exposed to them since, if so, their motivation would be affected and with that their productivity could suffer the consequences.

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We can expect to see significant changes this year for the society. There will be new challenges for technology to deal with. Organizations, businesses and individuals will need to adjust and realign to these new challenges.  Moving towards Environmental Governance There have been some surprising developments over the past couple of years that have seriously challenged the way large organizations and companies carry out their businesses. We had the MeToo movement, the climate crisis and the growing awareness of the problem of income inequality. There has also been a growing awareness that issues of diversity and inclusion are not just factors for the (CSR):  corporate social responsibility. It has become necessary to realign the basic principles of big companies around new sets of values which stress more than just the obligations they have to their shareholders. Last Year, a DC-based industry group, the members of which are CEOs of some of the biggest companies in the US stated that their aim was now to give their employees and customers priority over shareholders and made a commitment to promote diversity and inclusion. Employees working in large companies, like Amazon, are also making their voices heard, and not just about things that…

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