On the 29th of June, 2009 the derailment of a rail-tanker containing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) Vacuum Crevice Nozzle in the Viareggio station produced a large cloud of flammable vapours, which ignited in a flash-fire, causing 31 fatalities and extensive property damage.The literature models applicable to the simulation of flash fires differ for
The African continent has been consistent in placing its concerns regarding the manner in which international criminal justice is administered on the international platform.For the past decade, the continent has minced no words about its misgivings concerning the use of universal jurisdiction (UJ) by both foreign States and the International Crimin
Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) is a phytochemical that is abundantly present in cruciferous vegetables of the Brassicaceae family, such as cabbage, broccoli, mustard, wasabi, and cauliflower.The pungent taste of these vegetables is mainly due to the content of AITC present in these vegetables.AITC is stored stably in the plant as its precursor Wrinkle
Background Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple crop cultivated on a global scale.However, its ability to feed the rapidly growing human population may be impaired by climate change, especially if it has low climatic niche and range lability.One important question requiring clarification is therefore whether maize shows high niche and range lability.Met