Mass spectrometry is an analytical technique used to identify compounds. It involves ionizing molecules, separating the resulting ions based on their mass-to-charge ratio (m/z), and detecting them to ...

Abstract: This paper illustrates the creation of a portable Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator that uses ultrasonic sensors and load cells interfaced with a microcontroller to determine BMI ...

ETFs track an index, but measuring your returns is still vital Peter Gratton, M.A.P.P., Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk ...

Background: A major problem that affects women of reproductive age globally is sterility. A new statistic called Relative Fat Mass (RFM) provides an accurate representation of the percentage of total ...

Abstract: The accuracy of the point mass filter (PMF) relies on the precise placement of grid points. Since the approximated probability distributions are evaluated only at these points, suboptimal ...

Thank you for bringing to my attention the recent International Union of Pure & Applied Chemistry report “Atomic weights of the elements 2009” (C&EN, Dec. 20 ...

The military monitors its service members’ fitness levels to ensure combat physical readiness and minimize loss of personnel to injury. Each military service selects its physical fitness tests to meet ...

There are various ways to estimate muscle mass percentage. These include using medical equipment, calculating body fat percentage, and measuring certain areas of the body. Maintaining a healthy ...

Adjusted body weight is used to calculate weight, which considers lean and fat mass. This tool can help provide more precise medical and nutritional assessments. Healthcare professionals often use ...

Before we go any further, let's get a few things straight. If you are already at a healthy weight and body fat percentage for your height and age, trying to lose body fat is not appropriate. Similarly ...

After 12 years of delighting fans with miniature space dogfights and fleet battles, tabletop publisher Atomic Mass Games (AMG) has announced it's stopping all development on the Star Wars X-Wing and ...