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This article from Ceramics Monthly features 18 selected pieces of functional ceramic artwork that are intended to encourage users to gather, share meals, celebrate, or mark special occasions. The pieces were chosen for their exceptional skill and creativity. The artworks include various types of ceramics such as plates, gravy boats, ewers, candelabras, dishes, bowls, sugar/creamer sets, teapots, butter dishes, pitchers, plates, wine sets, and shot glass dispensers. Each piece is described in terms of its size, materials used, firing techniques, and the year it was created. The article also includes color photographs of the artworks. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: This paper aims to study the fluid flow and heat transfer within the Casson nanofluid confined between disk and cone both rotating with distinct velocities. For a comprehensive investigation, two distinct nano-size particles, namely, silicon dioxide and silicon carbide, are submerged in ethanol taken as the base fluid. Design/methodology/approach: This paper explores the disk and cone contraption mostly encountered for viscosity measurement in various industrial applications such as lubrication industry, hydraulic brakes, pharmaceutical industry, petroleum and gas industry and chemical industry. Findings: It is worth mentioning here that the radially varying temperature profile at the disk surface is taken into the account. The effect of prominent emerging parameters on velocity fields and temperature distribution are studied graphically, while bar graphs are drawn to examine the physical quantities of industrial interest such as surface drag force and heat transfer rate at disk and cone. Originality/value: To the best of the authors' knowledge, no study in literature exists that discusses the thermal enhancement of nano-fluidic transport confined between disk and cone both rotating with distinct angular velocities with heat transfer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This paper aims to study numerically the flow, heat transfer, and entropy generation of aqueous copper oxide-silver hybrid nanofluid over a down-pointing rotating vertical cone, with linear surface temperature (LST) and linear surface heat flux (LSHF), in the presence of a cross-magnetic field. In industrial applications, such as oil and gas plants, food industries, steel factories and nuclear packages, the real bodies may contain nonorthogonal walls and variable cross-section three-dimensional forms which this issue can clarify the importance of selective geometry in the present research. Design/methodology/approach: The mass-based scheme is accomplished for the simulation, and the entropy generation and Bejan number will be analyzed in conjunction with the aforementioned model. It has been hypothesized that two types of boundary conditions (LST and LSHF) as well as five nanoparticle shapes (sphere, brick, cylinder, platelet and disk) present a collection of crucial results. The overseeing PDEs are changed over completely to the dimensionless ODEs, and these are solved by Runge–Kutta–Fehlberg approach combined with a shooting methodology for certain values of physical parameters. Findings: Subsequent to the fantastic compromise of the computational outcomes with past reports, the outcomes are introduced to conduct the investigation of the hydrodynamics/thermal boundary layers, the skin friction and the Nusselt number, as well as entropy generation and Bejan number. A state of hybrid nanofluid, which exhibits a remarkable increase in heat transfer in comparison to the states of mono-nanofluid and regular fluid, has been found to have the highest Nusselt number; however, the skin friction values should always be taken into account and managed. The entropy generation improves with the mass of the second nanoparticle (silver), while the opposite pattern is exhibited for the Bejan number. Furthermore, the lowest value of entropy generation number belongs to the cylindrical shape of nanoparticles in the LST case. In final, a significant accomplishment of the current study is the accurate output of the mass-based scheme for an entropy analysis problem. Originality/value: To the best of the authors' knowledge, for the first time, in this study, a new development of natural convective flow of a hybrid nanofluid about the warmed (LST and LSHF) and down-pointing rotating vertical cone by the mass-based algorithm has been presented. The applied methodology considers the masses of base fluid (water) and nanoparticles (Ag and CuO) as an alternative to the first and second nanoparticles volume fraction. Indeed, the combination use of the Tiwari–Das nanofluid model and the mass-based hybridity algorithm for the entropy generation analysis can be the main novelty of this work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Mayon Volcano is the only volcano in the world that is in the shape of a perfect cone. Towering over the lush fields and sprawling communities of southeastern Luzon, Philippines, Mayon Volcano rumbles with activity. Mayon is a stratovolcano, a volcano that forms from the buildup of slow-flowing lava. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: The fluid flow and heat transfer between a rotating cone above a stretching disk is the prime purpose of the current work. Making use of suitable similarity transformations, it is shown that the physical phenomenon is represented by a system of similarity equations, which is compatible with that of literature in the absence of wall expansion. Design/methodology/approach: Numerical simulation of the system enables us to seize the physical character of fluid filling the conical section as well as of the heat transfer, from small to adequately large gap sizes. How the surface expansion will contribute to the momentum and thermal layers; moreover, to the swirl angle from the disk wall, and heat transports from the cone and disk surfaces is studied in detail. Findings: The results are clear evidences that the wall stretching completely changes the flow and heat behaviors within the conical gap. For instance, the centripetal/centrifugal flow properties of disk/cone are completely altered and the flow swirling angles are increased by means of the wall deformation. Originality/value: The original value is that at small gap angles faster expansion of the wall overall leads to near-disk surface cooling, while causing the heated region near the cone surface, which has physical implications in practical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Credal sets are one of the most important models for describing probabilistic uncertainty. They usually arise as convex sets of probabilistic models compatible with judgments provided in terms of coherent lower previsions or more specific models such as coherent lower probabilities or probability intervals. In finite spaces, credal sets usually take the form of convex polytopes. Many properties of convex polytopes can be derived from their normal cones, which form polyhedral complexes called normal fans. We analyze the properties of normal cones corresponding to credal sets of coherent lower probabilities. For two important classes of coherent lower probabilities, 2-monotone lower probabilities and probability intervals, we provide a detailed description of the normal fan structure. These structures are related to the structure of the extreme points of the credal sets. To arrive at our main results, we provide some general results on triangulated normal fans of convex polyhedra and their adjacency structure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The cell-based smoothed radial point interpolation method in conjunction with a second order cone programming is proposed for kinematic limit analysis of rigid-perfectly plastic thin plates in this paper. The transverse displacement field is interpolated by the radial point interpolation method (RPIM) and no rotational degrees of freedom are involved. The gradient smoothing technique is utilized to construct smoothed curvature field in every smoothing domain and there is no need to compute the second derivatives of shape functions. The rotational boundary conditions are satisfied in the process of curvature smoothing and the translational boundary conditions can be directly enforced without any special treatment. The limit analysis problem of thin plates is formulated by minimizing the dissipation power subject to a set of equality constraints and this minimization problem can be expressed easily as a standard second order cone programming. It is testified from the computational results that the proposed procedure can provide reasonable and satisfactory upper bound limit load multipliers for thin plates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this article, we study positive invariance and attractivity properties for nonlinear control systems, which are monotone with respect to proper cones. Monotonicity simplifies such analysis for specific sets defined by the proper cones. Instead of Lyapunov functions, a pair of so-called paths in the state space and input space play important roles. As applications, our results are utilized for analysis of asymptotic stability and also input-to-state stability on proper cones. The results are illustrated by means of examples. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We optimize a general model of bioprocesses, which is nonconvex due to the microbial growth in the biochemical reactors. We formulate a convex relaxation and give conditions guaranteeing its exactness in both the transient and steady-state cases. When the growth kinetics are modeled by the Contois or, under constant biomass, Monod or Powell functions, the relaxation is a second-order cone program, which can be solved efficiently at large scales. We implement the model on a numerical example based on a wastewater treatment system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article from Guitarist magazine discusses the increasing popularity of speakers with hemp cones. The author explains how speaker cones work and the importance of pistonic motion for accurate sound reproduction. They also discuss the unique characteristics of guitar speaker cones, including the non-uniform movement and the use of different materials. The article highlights the use of hemp cones in speakers from various brands and describes the sound qualities associated with hemp cones, such as warmth and smoothness. The author recommends giving hemp-cone speakers a try but advises that they may require a longer bedding-in period. [Extracted from the article]

I climb into an upper-body exoskeleton that's covered in sensors, motors, gears, and bearings, and then lean forward, tilting my head up to press my face against the eyepieces of a vision system hanging from the ceiling. In front of me, I see a large wooden board, painted black and punctuated by a grid of metal holes. The board is real. So is the peg in my hand that I'm trying to move from one hole to another, as fast as I can. When I begin to move the peg, a virtual cone appears over the target hole, along with a virtual surface easing toward it. I can feel the surface as I slide the peg along it toward the cone and into the hole. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A patent application has been submitted for an automated apparatus and method for mass producing smokable cannabis or hemp products. The invention addresses the limitations of conventional methods by improving handling, reducing waste, and increasing production efficiency and product uniformity. The apparatus includes stations for loading, weighing and filling, twisting, and discharging cones, all connected by a conveyor. It also addresses issues such as powder escape during vibration and wear of twisting equipment. The invention aims to enhance the efficiency and quality of the production process for smokable cannabis or hemp products. [Extracted from the article]

In this paper, we investigate three different methods to construct a fuzzy sphere. These methods depend on the entities available to form a fuzzy sphere. In the first method, we formulate a fuzzy sphere when the position of the center and the value of the radius are given imprecisely. In the second method, a fuzzy sphere is constructed when the diameter of a fuzzy sphere is known. In the last method, we construct a fuzzy sphere that passes through four given S -type space fuzzy points whose core points are not co-planar. Also, a rotation invariance property of a fuzzy sphere is investigated. In addition, we show that the intersection of a fuzzy sphere with a crisp plane is a fuzzy circle. In a sequel, the idea of a fuzzy cone is developed. The properties concerned with the intersection of a fuzzy cone with a crisp plane are studied sequentially. All the studies are supported with geometrical interpretations and numerical examples. Moreover, we also develop the algorithms to get the membership grade of a number (i) in the diameter form of the fuzzy sphere and (ii) in the four-point form of the fuzzy sphere. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers step by step instruction for making ice-cream cone.

A recent report from Ghent University discusses the role of social media in shaping public opinion during times of crisis, using the case of Jurgen Conings as an example. The researchers developed a methodology to study the spread of incorrect information online and detected distinct communities within the discourse. Major news outlets, conspiracy theory websites, and anti-vax platforms were identified as primary sources of (dis)information sharing. The study highlights the need for improved strategies to detect and mitigate disinformation campaigns and online discourse manipulation. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at the University of California has found a solution to the "missing cone challenge" in structural biology. The challenge arises when plate-like crystals align themselves flat on an electron microscopy grid, limiting the information that can be obtained. The researchers introduced a novel crystallization strategy called suspended drop crystallization, which successfully eliminated the missing cone in two samples: bovine liver catalase and the SARS-CoV-2 main protease. This innovative approach opens up new possibilities for structure determination using microcrystal electron diffraction. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Vancouver General Hospital examined the use of the Wagner Cone Prosthesis in total hip arthroplasty (THA) for patients with complex femoral deformities. The study involved 302 patients who underwent a total of 320 primary THAs using the Wagner Cone Prosthesis. The results showed a high survivorship rate of 98.7% at 10 years postoperatively, with only 3 stems requiring revision. Patient satisfaction was also found to be high, with good functional outcomes and reliable osseointegration. Overall, the study suggests that the use of the Wagner Cone Prosthesis in THA for patients with complex femoral anatomy is associated with positive outcomes. [Extracted from the article]

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to indicate a three-dimensional convective heat transfer properties evaluation of magnetohydrodynamics nanofluid flow, comprising motile oxytactic microorganisms and nanoparticles, passing through a rotating cone. Design/methodology/approach: The imposed technique for solving the governing equations is the Runge–Kutta fifth-order method. The main point of this survey is to diagnosis the influence of diverse factors on velocity, temperature distributions and concentration profile. Furthermore, appending the magnetic field, thermal radiation and viscous dissipation in calculations; also, simultaneous involvement of heat absorption and excretion has been represented as novelties. Findings: The results elucidate that by changing the Peclet number from 1 to 2, the dimensionless concentration of the microorganisms has been diminished by about 34.37%. In addition, variation of the magnetic parameter from 0 to 1 has been resulted in reducing the temperature distribution by about 3.11%. Originality/value: Recently, attention has been absorbed to adding the motile microorganisms to nanofluid for enhancement of heat transfer and avoiding aggregation of particles. In this regard, the hydrothermal flow of microorganisms has been investigated in this study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Many studies have constrained that late-Variscan buckling produced the arcuate geometry of the Ibero-Armorican belt. Nonetheless, debate remains on the associated geodynamic framework. Poorly studied Late Carboniferous intramontane basins offer an excellent framework to decipher the timing and kinematics of the late- to post-Variscan tectonics. Understanding the latter also helps constrain the structural emplacement mode of contemporaneous W–Sn–Nb–Ta–Li mineralization. In Iberia, the Porto–Sátão syncline is an example of such a Late Carboniferous intramontane basin. We present a structural analysis of the syncline, its basement and the associated W–Sn deposits. The regional structure is dictated by the Alcudian angular unconformity, caused by Cadomian tectonics (575–555 Ma) and separating tilted Ediacaran and subhorizontal Lower Paleozoic formations. Superimposed Variscan deformation led to F1–F3 folds with steep and gentle plunges, respectively. The late-orogenic D3 fabric is locally affected by post-orogenic F4 kink folds and an S4 crenulation cleavage. W–Sn-bearing vein systems occur along granite-hosted cone sheets, or exploit cross-fold joints associated with the F3 and F4 fold generations, revealing a close kinematic relationship between granite-related mineralization and the late- to post-Variscan deformation style. This structural history is interpreted as a plate-scale geodynamic change from Late Carboniferous north–south (D3) to Early Permian WNW–ESE (D4) convergence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A recent study conducted by Stryker Corporation compared the short-term survivorship and functional outcomes of using short or long stems with metaphyseal cones in revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA). The study found that both short and long stems provided excellent early survivorship and similar patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). There were no significant differences in body mass index or sex between the two groups, but patients with short stems were younger. The study suggests that further research is needed to determine any longer-term differences. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania explored the use of adaptive optics optoretinography to assess parafoveal cone function in individuals with choroideremia (CHM), a genetic eye condition that leads to the degeneration of retinal cells. The researchers imaged the cone mosaics of 10 CHM participants and compared them to four individuals with normal vision. They found that the CHM participants had significantly reduced optoretinogram (ORG) amplitudes compared to those with normal vision. Additionally, the study revealed positive correlations between ORG amplitude and cone density, ellipsoid zone to RPE/Bruch's membrane distance, and foveal sensitivity. These findings suggest that ORG could serve as a potential biomarker for assessing photoreceptor function in CHM. [Extracted from the article]

A patent has been issued for a multileaf collimator cone that enables stereotactic radiosurgery. Stereotactic radiosurgery is a precise form of radiation therapy that delivers high doses of radiation in a single fraction. The patent describes a new approach using a multileaf collimator to create a "virtual cone" for radiation delivery. This approach allows for more precise and efficient treatment delivery compared to traditional methods. The patent is assigned to Varian Medical Systems Inc., a medical technology company based in Palo Alto, California. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by researchers at Yale University has found that off-the-shelf tibial cone sizes used in revision total knee arthroplasty may not be suitable for all patients. The study used 3D modeling to simulate the placement of tibial cones in patients with different bone morphologies. It was observed that larger cone sizes and deeper cone placement increased the risk of cortical breaches. The researchers suggest that smaller or custom tibial cones should be considered for patients who are not accommodated by the available off-the-shelf sizes. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by inventors Elizabeth Carr and Jing Tang, assigned to Agilent Technologies Inc., has been made available online. The patent application describes a multilayer coating for interface cones used in Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometers (ICP-MS). The coating aims to reduce background signal, withstand high temperatures and corrosive acids, and minimize cleaning times. The multilayer coating consists of an adhesion layer and a protective coating, with the protective coating being insoluble in acids and made of platinum. The inventors also provide a method for making the coated interface cones. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Ceramics Monthly provides a quick tip for pottery makers on how to create a custom stamp support tool. The author shares their experience of ruining pots by caving in the base while stamping their logo and explains how to avoid this issue. The article provides step-by-step instructions on making a stamp support tool using clay and trimming it to have a slightly convex shape. The tool is then dried, glazed, and used to support the interior of the pot while stamping the base. [Extracted from the article]

A research study conducted at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia aimed to assess the distance between the inferior alveolar canal and the roots of the mandibular second molar and the mandibula and cortex in a Saudi Arabian subpopulation using existing CBCT images. The study found that the distance between the outer surface of the buccal cortical plate and the buccal root surface ranged between 3.8 and 5.7 mm, while the distance between the root apices of the mandibular molars and the IANC ranged between 4.8 and 3.5 mm. The research concluded that despite the small sample size, the findings can assist dental practitioners in planning endodontic procedures, surgical extractions, and implant placements. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application by inventors Hamid Badiei and Brian Chan, assigned to PerkinElmer Scientific Canada ULC, describes a method and apparatus for sealing a mass spectrometer sampler cone to a mass analyzer interface. The invention aims to prevent leaks between components in the system, which can lead to inaccuracies in mass measurements. The system involves using a metal gasket and specific surface features on the sampler cone and mass analyzer interface to provide a substantially fluid-tight seal. The patent application provides detailed descriptions of various configurations and embodiments of the invention. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the importance of choosing the right material for drawing cones in the wire drawing process, emphasizing the impact on wire quality and operational costs. Topics discussed include the use of Magnesium Oxide (MgO) partially stabilized zirconia (MgPSZ), the significance of ceramic properties like fracture toughness, and considerations beyond ceramic properties such as service, availability, lead times, and cost of ownership.

The present paper investigates the role that the radial component of heat conduction plays in a cone-plate viscometer. The cone and the disk may be taken as stationary or in action; both co-rotating or counter-rotating. Hydrodynamic and thermal fields are resolved by means of computationally simulating the resulting systems of equations. Upon working out the well-documented velocity field in the gap region from the similarity governing equations, the rates of heat transfer at both surfaces are calculated from an amended energy equation by further adding radial diffusive terms, which were missing in the previous data published in the literature. It is shown that addition of such physical streamwise heat conduction terms into the energy equation much influences the well-known results of heat transfer rates, particularly when the conical gap section is not small. The missing heat transfer rates pertaining to the cone wall are also presented here. In particular, it is demonstrated that the best cooling of cone-disk apparatus can be achieved for a rotating disk with a stationary cone, provided that the wall temperatures are kept as uniformly constant. The critical power index of passage from cooling to heating is determined to be 1.54492. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper addresses the problem of distributed simultaneous fault detection and control (SFDC) of multi-weighted and multi-delayed (MWMD) large-scale interconnected systems which are subjected to event-triggered communication, nonlinear perturbations, measured output quantization, redundant channels, and stochastic deception attacks. The large-scale systems under consideration have multiple coupling links between neighboring subsystems, and all the links are considered to have different coupling weights and delays. A distributed fault detector and controller (FDC) module is designed to guarantee the exponential mean square stability of the overall closed-loop system along with a prescribed extended dissipative control performance and H ∞ fault detection performance. The gain parameters of the distributed fault detector and controller module are determined by using the cone complementarity linearization (CCL) algorithm. In the end, a numerical example involving a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) system is described to prove the validity of the presented results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, we introduce and analyze the concepts of a fixed ordering structure and a variable ordering structure on intervals. The fixed ordering structures on intervals are defined with the help of a pointed convex cone of intervals. A variable ordering is defined by a set-valued map whose values are convex cones of intervals. In the sequel, a few properties of a cone of intervals are derived. It is shown that a binary relation, defined by a convex cone of intervals, is a partial order relation on intervals; further, the relation is antisymmetric if the convex cone of intervals is pointed. Several results under which a variable ordering map of intervals satisfies the conditions of a partial ordering relation of intervals are provided. The introduced fixed and variable ordering of intervals are applied to define and characterize optimal elements of an optimization problem with interval-valued functions. Finally, we propose a numerical technique and present its algorithmic implementation to obtain the set of optimal elements of an interval optimization problem. We also provide illustrative examples to support the study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We present a fun alternative geometric approach for computing the volume of a "box" in spherical coordinates, which we then use to explain the formula for spherical triple integrals. Each step of our approach works well as an interactive classroom exercise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article discusses a study that aims to improve the spatial resolution and repeatability of a non-contrast MRI technique for simultaneous time-resolved 3D angiography and perfusion imaging. The researchers developed an efficient 3D cone trajectory design that incorporates the 3D Golden Angle, resulting in higher spatial resolution and sampling efficiency. Numerical simulations, physical phantom scanning, and scans of healthy volunteers were used to optimize and compare the cone trajectory with the original radial trajectory. The results showed improved spatial resolution, vessel sharpness, perfusion visualization, and repeatability with the new cone trajectory. The researchers suggest that this trajectory could benefit other applications that require an efficient sampling scheme with flexible spatial and temporal resolution. [Extracted from the article]

A data-driven investigation of the flow around a high-rise building is performed by combining heterogeneous experimental samples and numerical models based on the Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) equations. The experimental data, which include velocity and pressure measurements obtained by local and sparse sensors, replicate realistic conditions of future automated urban settings. The coupling between experiments and the numerical model is performed using techniques based on the Ensemble Kalman Filter (EnKF), including advanced manipulations such as localization and inflation. The augmented state estimation obtained via EnKF has also been employed to improve the predictive features of the RANS model via optimization of the free global model constants of two turbulence models used to close the equations, namely the K − ɛ and the K − ω SST turbulence models. The optimized inferred values are far from the classical values prescribed as general recommendations and implemented in codes, but also different from other data-driven analyses reported in the literature. The results obtained with this new optimized parametric description show a global improvement for both the velocity and pressure fields. In addition, some topological improvements for the flow organization are observed downstream, far from the location of the sensors. • Analysis of a flow configuration related to urban wind engineering. • A data assimilation library, CONES, is developed to efficiently perform online EnKF. • Sequential DA is used to infer the parameters of the K − ɛ and K − ω SST turbulence closure. • Experimental pressures and velocities are used for these models calibration. • Advanced data-driven closures improve the flow prediction of the turbulence models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A recent study conducted at Ohio State University explored the impact of cone location on the biomechanical properties of the cornea in individuals with keratoconus. The researchers found that corneas with peripheral cones exhibited different biomechanical parameters compared to corneas with central cones. Specifically, corneas with peripheral cones were found to be softer or more compliant centrally, indicating focal weakening in the area of cone formation. These findings suggest that keratoconus is a localized disruption of lamellar orientation. Further research is needed to better understand the implications of these biomechanical differences in the diagnosis and treatment of keratoconus. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by investigators at the University of Helsinki in Finland has found that a three-dimensional window screen (3D-Screen) can effectively capture and prevent the escape of mosquitoes. The study involved experimental hut trials in Tanzania, which showed that using 3D-Screens on both sides of window openings was more effective than using a single-sided screen. The research also found that both hand- and machine-made 3D structures exhibited equally effective performance, supporting the production of durable cones on an industrial scale for future large-scale studies. This study provides valuable insights into sustainable mosquito control methods. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at Children's Hospital Pittsburgh discusses the use of the Da Silva Cone operation to establish a 1.5 or 2 ventricle circulation in patients with Ebstein anomaly (EA), a congenital heart condition. The Starnes procedure, which was previously used for EA patients, committed them to single ventricle (SV) palliation. However, the study presents successful results in redirecting patients to a 1.5 or 2 ventricle pathway using the Da Silva Cone operation. The approach was found to be feasible and durable in midterm follow-up, offering an alternative to SV palliation. [Extracted from the article]

A patent application has been submitted for a rolling device designed for cone-shaped cigarettes. The device includes a conical body with a narrower lower end and a wider upper end, allowing for the insertion of a cone rolling paper. The device also features a hinged cap to close the upper end and a removable cap for the lower end. The method for using the device involves inserting the cone rolling paper, filling it with smoking material, and then removing the lower cap to retrieve the filled cone rolling paper. This invention aims to provide a solution for creating uniformly rolled cone-shaped cigarettes. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the phenomenon of pyrometric cones continuing to deform after the kiln is turned off, influenced by factors such as kiln size, insulation and thermal mass. Topics include the significance of coasting cones in assessing heat work, variations in cone behavior based on kiln type and the implications for clay body and glaze results.

In order to meet the requirements of the rapid recovery of sounding rocket and reduce the development cost， a new type of sounding rocket skirt reel deceleration program was proposed. It has light weight， changeable expansion angle， expanded resistance area and some other advantages. The aerodynamic characteristics of the supersonic sounding rocket reducer were analyzed, the external flow field was simulated and analyzed. The influence of different taper angles on the aerodynamic characteristics and overload was given. The stress and strain of the external flow field, the pressure field and the gear unit were presented. The results show that the pneumatic resistance of the gear unit is obviously related to its cone angle and has the nonlinear characteristics, and the maximum stress of the reducer is less than the allowable stress. This paper can provide reference for the design of sounding rocket and new reducer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the discovery that the artifacts looted in Iraq following the U.S. 2003 invasion, which are held in the British Museum in London, England, derive from the Sumerian temple Eninnu in the extinct city of Girsu, present day Tello, Iraq. It references archaeologist Sebastien Rey's excavation at Tello, including his matching the cuneiform inscriptions and ceramic cones of Girus antiquities with those in the British Museum.

Keywords for this news article include: Faculty of Dental Sciences, Dentistry, Imaging Technology, Computed Tomography. Keywords: Computed Tomography; Dentistry; Imaging Technology; Technology EN Computed Tomography Dentistry Imaging Technology Technology 3630 3630 1 10/30/23 20231103 NES 231103 2023 NOV 3 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Health & Medicine Week -- Current study results on dentistry have been published. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords for this news article include: Randwick, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Engineering Science, Engineering, Algorithms, Prince of Wales Hospital. Keywords: Randwick; Australia; Australia and New Zealand; Engineering Science; Engineering; Algorithms EN Randwick Australia Australia and New Zealand Engineering Science Engineering Algorithms 789 789 1 09/19/23 20230922 NES 230922 2023 SEP 22 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Drug Week -- Investigators discuss new findings in Engineering - Engineering Science. [Extracted from the article]

High-resolution imaging was performed using an adaptive optics-optical coherence tomography-scanning laser ophthalmoscope. Keywords: Adaptive Optics; Health and Medicine; Ophthalmology; Physics EN Adaptive Optics Health and Medicine Ophthalmology Physics 4430 4430 1 09/04/23 20230908 NES 230908 2023 SEP 8 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Medical Imaging Week -- A new study on ophthalmology is now available. [Extracted from the article]