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Plant Identification

Can anyone read the label of the plant with the red sticker please? It's impossible on s tablet...EEEK...Sorry about the huge never ending link. I hope it works....

joko

Erythritol - How Long Does It Last When Its Dissolved In Water & Kept In A Closed Bottle?

As above - i was to dissolve a certain amount of erythritol in water & keep it in a closed bottle - but how long will it last, unrefrigerated? I dont need to keep for more than 2-3 days - will it be...

CrapAtCryptics

Next Stop Finland......

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/russia-military-repurcussions-finland-nato-163803214.html...

Vimto

Metallurgists Wanted. The Effect Of Aluminium Cans On A Cast Iron Fire Grate?

I have an open fire in my lounge with a cast iron fire gate in which the fire burns. I noticed some years ago that empty aluminium cans when put on the hot embers of a coal fire degrade, the can,...

jadyn

Yogurt And Mint Sauce

The yogurt and mint sauce I bought recently contains no flakes of mint in the white liquid. It's viscous just like the one I buy from the Indian takeaway. How do they make this stuff? The ingredients...

Buenchico

Happy New Year!

All the best to everyone for 2022! For fellow oldies who still like a bit of tradition at this time of year . . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxDgAm4TJ60...

Buenchico

For Christmas, I Want . . .

. . . the scientific prowess of TheProf, Jim360 and JimF ; the drawing skills of DTC ; the painting talent of Woodelf ; the medical knowledge of Sqad ; the musical knowledge of Andy H and Mamyalynne ;...

woofgang

Question For The Prof Or Other Sciencey Type

We are told that LFT's should only be used before there are symptoms. I have been trying to find out what the science is behind this (not that i disbelieve it or am against testing) Someone who...

jennyjoan

Own Brand

I don't own brand of cereals - it must be Quakers porridge, Kelloggs etc. There is a difference say between Lidl own brand and Kelloggs. Anybody feel the same....

Barsel

How Do You Know Which Variant?

When you do a test for Covid, if it came back as positive, how would you know which variant it is? I read today that a few cases have been found in Greater Manchester of the new variant, but how do...

Ric.ror

Pm Press Conference

Anyone know what time its on? We could be heading for more restrictions...

roadman

Do You Remember

When a text message cost you 10p What is something you remember that the kids today wouldnt believe...

sevenOP

Why Are Double Vaccinated Getting The Delta Variant?

If it is a change in the spike protein do we know how and what exactly has changed? And the early claims from the mRNA manufacturers was they could 'tweak' the vaccine easily in a few weeks so is that...

Bobbisox1

Where Do ‘Colds’ Come From? Through An Open Bedroom Window ?

I went to bed fine last night, I woke a few times sneezing now I have a full blown cold , sneezes , snotty , heavy eyes etc, did a lateral flow ( just in case) negative , Just pleased there’s more to...

Neveracrossword

Theland, Sad News

Please see the Crohns Flare Up post, in Recent Posts. There is some sad news...

suahgtr

Chemistry Help Please!! Xx

The drug albendazole contains a benzimidazole ring which is amphoteric. It has two pKa values, 9.51 and 4.27. Describe what ionisation state(s) this drug will be in when in blood (pH 7.4), stomach...

Welwynformed

Diamonds From Fullerenes?

Would specific UV irradiation of fullerenes lead to the formation of diamonds due to bond rearrangement? If so could this be extended, through the inclusion of endohedral metallofullerenes, to multi...

sandyRoe

How Soon After An Initial Jab Does The Vaccine Offer Some Protection?

I've been cautious for what seems an eternity and wouldn't want to jump the gun by taking risks too early....

Bazile

Covid Vaccination

Is there anything to worry about if someone gets the vaccination while they have the virus ?

barry1010

Not Tested On Animals

When a product claims that it has not been tested on animals what exactly does that mean? Does it mean that none of the ingredients have been tested on animals by any company, ever? Or just that that...

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