The Importance of Failure Analysis
Earlier this week, Samsung announced the results of their investigation into the Galaxy Note 7 failure. The Galaxy Note 7 phones spontaneously caught fire, leading to a recall of approximately 2.5 million devices and losses of over $2 billion dollars. Though the initial defective phones were recalled, their replacements also began to catch fire, spawning […]
Use of Olive Oil in Packaging Analysis
Olive oil, which is simply the oil extracted from the fruit of olive trees, has been cultivated for thousands of years across the Mediterranean Basin. Today, olive oil is steadily increasing in popularity across the globe due to its health benefits. Some studies suggest that long-term consumption of small amounts of olive oil may aid […]
I Can See Clearly Now
An abandoned house or factory building is often associated with windows boarded up with plywood. Over time, glass windows can break due to neglect or vandalism, and the plywood boarding helps prevent rain, snow, and debris from entering the building. The appearance of plywood boarding, however, draws attention to the abandoned nature of the building, […]
Evolution of Drug Resistant Bacteria
Recently there has been increasing concern with antibiotic resistant bacteria. To a large extent, this increase can be attributed to over-subscription of antibiotics leading to evolved resistance of the bacteria. At its worst, this heightened use of antibiotics has led to organisms such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), also known as a “super bug”. The […]
Rheology’s Role in Dysphagia
Ever have a lump in your throat? You may have dysphagia, a medical condition whereby the patient has difficulty swallowing solids and liquids. There are multiple causes for dysphagia, ranging from gastroesophageal reflux to esophageal cancer. If not treated, pulmonary aspiration could occur when liquids enter the lungs by accident. Treatment of dysphagia depends on […]