What is eutectoid steel made of?

What is eutectoid steel made of? Eutectoid steels contain 0.76 wt. \% carbon (in practice, steels with 0.75–0.85 wt. \% carbon are often classified as eutectoid steels). These steels form as a solid solution at any temperature in the austenitic range and all carbon is dissolved in the austenite. What is the difference between a […]

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Does ants have consciousness?

Does ants have consciousness? The ACT has little to say about such neuroanatomical theories: since an ant colony is not literally a brain (despite salient similarities, Hofstadter 1981), there is no possibility of consciousness in an ant colony according to any neuroanatomical theory. Are worms aware? Building on others’ work that found the one-millimeter worms […]

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Does taking cholesterol medication make you lose weight?

Does taking cholesterol medication make you lose weight? Statins may improve gut microbiota and help shed weight in obese individuals, finds a new study. What are the side effects of medication for treating high cholesterol? Common side effects of cholesterol drugs include: Diarrhea. Constipation. Nausea. Stomach cramps. Muscle soreness, pain, or weakness. Vomiting. Headache. Dizziness. […]

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