If you paused to think about the number and type of electronics you depend on every day, you’d probably be overwhelmed. Of course, electronics aren’t a new development. They were already an integral component of modern living by the 80s. However, the mainstreaming of computers and the ubiquity of the internet has resulted in billions of electronic devices in homes and offices around the world. Unfortunately, no device is useful indefinitely. At some point, you’ll need to replace it with a newer one. But what happens to the old one you no longer need? You could go the easy way and simply toss it in the trash. All this will do though is contribute to the electronic waste increasingly dominating landfills and incinerators around the world. Or you could get creative and find a way to reuse or recycle it. We look at how you can do that.

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Virtually any source of radiation carries a high risk to the environment and all living things. But there are methods and means for protection from exposure. Methods of protection from radiation exposure can be divided into the use of different radiation shielding materials. Means of protection from radiation Radiation is classified into several types, depending on the nature and charge of radiation particles. To counter these or other types of radiation, the means of protection from it are manufactured using different materials.   Protection against radiation by special means     In special cases, it is necessary to carry out protective activities in a zone with an increased radiation background. An example can be the elimination of the consequences of an accident at nuclear power plants or work in industrial plants where there are sources of radioactive radiation. Being in such areas without the use of personal protective equipment is…

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The manufacturing industry is one of the most robust industries here in the United States, but with that said, it’s one that needs to stay in line with technology, and even ahead of the curve whenever possible in order to be truly successful. Technology has helped the manufacturing business be more productive, effective, and more profitable, and those in the industry are well aware of just how important it is. One technology that is really taking the manufacturing industry by storm is that of artificial intelligence (AI). What may seem like something out of a science fiction movie is actually the reality of the marketplace today as more and more manufacturing businesses are seeing the benefits in using AI. Curious as to how AI could work for your company and how it is revolutionizing the manufacturing industry? Here’s a look at five ways it’s making its mark.

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