The world's smallest photo ionisation detector (PID)

Article Abstract:

A personal area volatile organic compound (VOC) monitor has been developed using an ultraviolet lamp to ionise chemicals and measure their concentrations. The ToxiRAE monitor is extremely small and lightweight and it has a digital display of over 2 inches long which is back lit to help reading. It incorporates instantaneous alarms and datalogging and it can be operated from Windows based computer software. The alarm levels can be adjusted to meet legal requirements.

Measurement, Volatile organic compounds

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Let's go on a guilt trip

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A group Northern California student took a trip to East L.A. and Tijuana to view the living conditions of those living in poverty. The point of this sojourn is to have the teenagers appreciate a different side of life and feel for the plight of the poor.

Innovations, Cover Story, Description and travel, Walking tours, Tijuana, Mexico

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Poms In, 'Roos Out

Article Abstract:

In December 1983, Australia abolished most of its foreign investment restrictions. Foreigners will have easier access to listings in Australia. Locals will find it easier to invest abroad.

Australia, Foreign investments

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