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The article focuses on understanding the crucial differences between dispersion and distribution in compounding processes, often confused by new engineers. Topics discussed include the mechanisms of dispersion and distribution, their simultaneous occurrence in twin-screw extruders, and how screw design elements such as disc width and stagger angle influence mixing outcomes.

The article focuses on researchers in China using lunar samples from the Chang'e 5 mission to demonstrate that impact glass beads containing water, which accumulate when asteroids or impactors collide with the moon, play a significant role in the lunar surface water cycle.

The article focuses on an open access paper written by Melinda Webster and Stephen Warren which warns that a proposal to protect Arctic sea ice through geoengineering could hasten its loss instead. Topics include how to estimate the radiative forcing achievable by spreading hollow glass microspheres, comments from Webster on the use of microspheres to restore Arctic sea ice, and the need for the society to reduce the behaviors that continue to contribute to climate change according to Webster.

The article presents a list of companies that manufacture various glass products including glass containers, automotive glass, and glass beads. Some of the companies that manufacture automotive glass are CSM Instruments Inc., Saint-Gobain Recherche, and Asahi Glass Co Ltd. Some of the companies that manufacture glass beads are Schott Corp., and KC Abrasive Co LLC, and Zircoa Inc.

Reports on the use of the nonsurgical TheraSphere outpatient therapy for inoperable liver cancer at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center in Baltimore. Microscopic glass beads used to deliver radiation directly to tumors; Safety and effectiveness of the procedure.

The article focuses on various experiments conducted by the Department of Transportation (DOT) in various U.S. states on the benefits of mixing ceramic and glass beads in pavement markings. Topics covered include the glass beads used in Ohio to achieve retroreflectivity, an evaluation by the DOT in Montana on how ceramic and glass bead mixtures used in pavement markings stack up to solely glass beads, and an experiment conducted in Montana aimed to protect ceramic-containing paints from wear.

The article reports on a plan by researchers at Cranfield University in England to investigate a way of purifying water that involves floating glass beads incorporated into the flocs of solid material which are formed by adding coagulant chemicals during water treatment. The beads are expected to cause the flocs to float to the water surface, where they can easily be separated off and removed.

The article focuses on the success of the Face à Face eyeglass frame concept launched by Architectures in Great Britain. The concept uses colourful acetates for its frames for women. The number of processes used by Architectures to produce each frame is 130. Sterling silver and glass beads are some of the materials used in the spectacle-holding necklaces launched by the company.

Reports on a new technique for detecting binding events that occur in membrane surfaces. Method developed by University of California, Berkeley, assistant professor of chemistry Jay T. Groves; Coating of microscopic silica beads with a phospholipid bilayer; Ability of the fluidity of the bead-supported bilayer to mimic that of natural cell membranes.