Posted by on under synthetic stone, reflective materials, uv rays, cranberry, adhesives, dyes, pits, blu ray, dcs, humidity, elements | 
Lucas123 writes "A start-up launched a new DVD archive product this week: a disc that it says will hold its data for 1,000 years. The company, Cranberry, says its DiamonDisc product, which can be used in any standard DVD player, is not subject to deterioration from heat, UV rays or material rot due to humidity or other elements because it has no dyes, adhesives or reflective materials like standard DVD discs, and its discs are made from a vastly more durable synthetic stone. Data is laid down on the platter much in the same way as a standard DVD disc, but with DiamonDisc the burner etches much deeper pits. Cranberry said it is also working on producing a Blu-ray version of its 1,000-year disc."
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Posted by blogs@bobvila.com (BobVila.com) on under volatile organic compounds, airborne pollutants, respiratory ailments, indoor air quality, greenbuild, high temperature, mold, asthma, humidity, cancer, health |
Indoor air quality continues to remain a popular topic among today's homeowners as it has been linked to a variety of health concerns and issues including asthma, respiratory ailments, cancer and even death. Poor indoor air quality stems from inadequate ventilation, high temperature and humidity, which can all cause indoor air pollution and damage to your home's structure by a variety of volatile organic compounds and airborne pollutants including mold, radon, carbon monoxide and toxic ...
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Posted by on under gypsum crystals, crystal cave, digg, anet, respirators, humidity, peoe, suits |
It's 50〫C, has a humidity of 100%, less than a hundred people have been inside and it's so deadly that even with respirators and suits of ice you can only survive for 20 minutes before your body starts to fail. It’s the nearest thing to visiting another planet. I was dwarfed by a forest of giant gypsum crystals, some up to 12 meters long...
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Posted by on under detachable solar panel, projection clock, weather station, nearby wall, outdoor temperature, locati, oregon scientific, mth, abode, stati, whole lot, ly, projector, nbsp, humidity, debut, heaven, sun |
Oregon Scientific only introduces a few new products each year, so when we heard that a new pair were making their debut, we couldn't help but take notice. Unfortunately for those in favor of fantastic overhauls, you won't find a whole lot here to cheer about; for those that can appreciate subtle but satisfying updates, you might just be in heaven. Up first is the new
+ECO Solar Projection Clock, which is equipped with a detachable solar panel and an integrated projector that beams the time out onto a nearby wall. Second, we've got the Helios Weather Station, also outfitted with a built-in solar panel; it's designed to forecast the weather in your location for the next dozen hours, and it'll also spit out indoor / outdoor temperature and humidity readings in up to three locations around your abode. We're told that the former will be available for an undisclosed amount next month, while the latter can be snapped up now for $54.99
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If you've been looking for an effective way to increase your home's humidity, you may be trying to decide between a whole humidifier and a portable humidifier.
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