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Breathable lava suits: volcanologist field-tested and approved

MU student blends fashion, function in lightweight, expedition style clothing interwoven with Kevlar, a heat and abrasive-resistant fiber

COLUMBIA, Mo. – When working near lava at 1,300 to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, the terms ‘lightweight’ and ‘comfortable’ might not apply to a volcanologist’s protective clothing. (more…)

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GMEX Taps IBM Blockchain to Support Digital Assets

GMEX Fusion Digital Capital Markets Technology Suite to power live transactions for DAG Global across two leading cryptocurrency exchanges

LONDON, Sept. 19, 2019 — GMEX Technologies Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of GMEX Group providing multi-asset post-trade business and technology solutions, today announced the latest release of its GMEX Fusion Digital Capital Markets technology suite (GMEX Fusion), built on IBM (NYSE: IBM) Blockchain Platform, this technical advancement empowers institutional investors with a hybrid solution supporting multiple digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, security tokens, and more. (more…)

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Weibliche und männliche Sexualstraftäter unterscheiden sich

Studie der Universität Tübingen untersucht erstmals Sexualkriminalität von Frauen

Weibliche und männliche Sexualstraftäter unterscheiden sich in ihrem Tatvorgehen und der Wahl ihrer Opfer. So stellte eine Studie über Sexualstraftäterinnen beispielsweise fest, dass diese häufig gemeinsam mit Männern Taten begehen, ohne dass es zu Körperkontakt zwischen Opfer und Täterin kommt. (more…)

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3D Printing Can Revolutionize the Construction Industry

By Shawn Clayton

When a company can print an entire home in less than 24 hours for under $10,000, it’s somewhat surprising that it’s not front-page news for several days in a row. However, most people haven’t even heard of start-up companies like Apis Cor and New Story. These organizations are making tremendous strides to close a gap and provide functioning homes to the many people who need them with the help of 3D printing. While still in its infancy, additive manufacturing may soon be poised to revolutionize an industry that, in many ways, could desperately use a shake-up. (more…)

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Low-Cost Self Care Tips for Seniors

Self-care is enormously important for seniors; the older we get, the more attention our bodies and minds need to function at their best. However, effective self-care often feels unattainable. Between busy schedules and fixed incomes, seniors are often limited in what self-care options are available to them. That said, there are plenty of simple safe-care tips seniors can use that fit easily into everyday life without breaking the budget. (more…)

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