A roulette wheel has 38 or 37 numbers, depending on the region. You have 1-36, which are coloured red and black, and the zero (plus double zero for 38-numbered wheels) placed on green slots. The red and black colours alternate but the numbers are at random. There is a table as well that contains 36 number arranged in 3 columns in similar order to those on the wheel. A player can choose to bet on red or black, odd or even number, a high or low stake. The dealer then spins the wheel on one direction and the ball in the opposite. The ball is pulled down to the numbered slots, and if it lands on a number or colour that you have predicted, you win.
A player can improve the chances of cashing out big at an online casino by mastering the physics of roulette. When the croupier spins the ball, it travels at a speed that you can calculate to determine where it lands. Doing this can boost your odds from the traditional 48.6%. Some experts have developed tools that can calculate the path that a ball will take as other bounces off the table. With the right tools, you can determine which number combinations to bet on with more confidence. The secret to using science to get bigger winnings when playing roulette is to spread them across a long period rather than capitalising all at once.
]]>The Parans system involves the use of fibre optic cables to transport sunlight through a building. It can carry sunlight through 30 floors while retaining its luminosity and quality. An advantage of this system is that it follows the sun through the day. This way, you enjoy natural light at all times of the day.The Paranslight SP4 system can be adapted and expanded to suit your needs. It can serve between 4 and 20 light points. The length of the cables can be customized to any size under 100 metres. As an extra advantage, dangerous IR and UV rays are filtered out of the light, meaning the light you get is almost free of radiation.
Light shelves are horizontal surfaces that are meant to reflect light deep into a building. These surfaces are typically placed above eye level and on the side of the equator. This side usually has the maximum light. If used correctly, these shelves can eliminate the need for artificial lighting during the day. Unfortunately, light shelves cannot be used in places with intense solar gain such as deserts.Exterior sunshades are often classified as a type of light shelves. This is because they direct sunlight to the ceiling of the room. However, the main purpose of exterior sunshades is to reduce glare in a room and limit the solar heat gain.
]]>The part of the brain responsible for the feelings of pleasure and reward is an area called the ventral tegmental area (VTA) which is also the area concerned with basic survival mechanisms. Of course this can sometimes be activated for the wrong reasons such as drug addiction, but it is primarily intended to reward healthy, motivational activities when activated at normal levels.
Human brains are constructed to ensure that we continue to repeat life-enhancing activities. By flooding the brain with dopamine when we do something that produces pleasure, the brain connects this activity with something important that needs to be remembered and we obviously want to repeat the experience.This can be seen in a range of activities including tactile behaviours such as kissing and hugging as well as other stimuli such as eating chocolate, watching a favourite sport, undertaking betting or other activities.When people play betting games, not only do they have the excitement and anticipation of participating but there is the very real chance of winning money which is a great motivator. This provides an incentive to try again and repeat the fun and the possibility of cash prizes.As with all human behaviours, it is necessary to keep these in check and ensure that pleasurable activities stay within reasonable and moderate boundaries, but the reward system in the brain definitely makes life much more enjoyable for all of us!
]]>Becoming a poker player is not to be taken lightly, and amateurs are warned that the game needs to be studied beforehand. It’s important that each player plans his strategy well, is aware of his playing style, and is able to read his opponent’s body language in order to gauge his next move. If you’re a novice planning your first poker night, it’s wise to read up on the psychology behind the game and get some insightful advice for poker rookies.
While poker is usually very much associated with socialization, the introduction of online poker in recent years presents an altogether different kettle of fish. While technological advances do make online poker experiences extremely authentic, the fact that you cannot see your opponent makes it extremely difficult to predict your opponent’s moves – or indeed, call his bluff. You’ll also need to pay careful attention to your bankroll as it’s very easy to get sucked into what is known in poker terms as a tilt, a reckless state of mind in which the player is tempted to make several consecutive uninformed choices. It’s therefore worth getting a few tips before embarking on online poker.
In short, for the discerning player, poker can prove a fulfilling experience whether played live or online. Always remember to play within your means and, in the case of online gaming, make it a point to check the license of your chosen casino.
]]>Electricity isn’t the only way to power indoor lights. Thanks to an invention by Parans, the sun’s rays can now actually be transported deep into buildings in order to power indoor lights. The sun’s rays are captured by external collectors and then transported through fibre optics to indoor lights.These sun-emitting indoor lights come in a wide variety of forms to create different lighting effects. People who are indoors are then actually benefiting from the sun’s rays and the health benefits that we have described.People who spend any amount of time under these lights are healthier, more productive and are generally more positive, having avoided the risk of experiencing conditions like seasonal affective disorder.
]]>3D printing has been around for a while now, but in the past couple of years it has grown from being something used to print out inanimate objects to a technology that is making waves in the world of medicine.During 2014, a Dutch team of surgeons carried out the world’s first complete skull transplant using a plastic skull piece designed and produced using a 3D printer. The procedure, which took place at the University Medical Centre in Utrecht, took less than a single day to conduct and eased the pressure on the brain of a young woman who suffered with a rare bone thickening condition.3D printing is also being used around the world to produce dental fittings and replacement hip joints. Some also believe that it will be possible to 3D print replacement organs at some stage in the future.
Another of last year’s major breakthroughs was the production of the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System, AKA ‘The Bionic Eye’. The technology has been designed to give sight back to people who are legally blind and tests at the Duke University Eye Center in Durham, North Carolina in October proved to be extremely positive.The devices were originally designed in the early 2000s, but were only approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2013. Larry Hester, a 66-year-old who had been blind for more than three decades, was one of the first bionic eye recipients and he was overwhelmed by the results.
Around the world, an estimated 50 million people have epilepsy, with seizures having a major impact on their lives. For those with intractable epilepsy, the condition can even be fatal.However, a new device has been created that is implanted inside the skull and detects impending seizures before using electrical currents to interrupt the condition.
]]>This is a new material that has been developed in Zurich with the input and research of scientists from three countries. The UK, The Czech Republic and Switzerland.Graphene is an extremely thin material at only one atom thick, and is destined to revolutionise industry in many areas, but especially in computer electronics and solar cells.It has extraordinary mechanical and electronic properties, and despite being one of the thinnest materials ever created, it manages to retain a very high level of rigidity.All of these qualities will be a great asset to developers of products already being manufactured, but will no doubt give rise to new innovative technologies that can capitalise on the release from previous physical restrictions.
There is a growing interest and research amongst scientists into how diet may affect genetic variations at a molecular level.This whole new science has some fascinating and far reaching questions to find answers to. For instance, are we pre-disposed towards certain foods (and the attendant problems created by those foods) because our genetic structure dictates so? Could these traits be reversible for the good?Needless to say that the ultimate aim for neutrigeneticists would be to formulate a plan for individuals based on their own personal genetic make-up. The possibilities of this ever growing research will have far reaching effects on the way we all live our lives.For myself, I have to say that I doubt very much that any future personal genetic manipulation will have much effect on my love of donuts!
]]>First, isolated cells will be extracted from a living organism (such as bone marrow in humans and more recently, stem cells). Under normal conditions, they will divide until a certain point. The point at which they stop replicating is called sensecence. After this, the cells will be maintained within an environment which will keep them alive (correct temperature and moisture conditions).Of particular note is that many private organisations utilise a substance known as laminin. Laminin protein strains are heavily involved in the survival, replication and differentiation of most cells. In effect, this is one of the key chemicals which enables stem cells to become other specialized tissues such as bone or cardiac muscle.When these stem calls are “told” to differentiate, they will replicate and form small amounts of viable tissue. Once again, these are kept under controlled laboratory conditions. The theory (and practice) is that these cells can then be transplanted into a human body. As there is little chance of rejection, stem cells offer a host of treatment options.
One of the most promising advancements comes in the form of three-dimensional cellular manipulation. While this process is actually quite complicated, its basic premise revolves around the use of magnetic levitation through the use of nanoparticles. It is hoped that by literally levitating these cells, a greater amount of interaction can take place within a shorter amount of time. This overcomes one of the main stumbling blocks of current research; only a small number of cells can be cultured from an initial sample. It is said that up to 500 million specialised cells can be created from a single sample. This process is already being used in cancer and pharmacological applications.These are some of the most interesting current and future trends in cell culturing. It is hoped that such processes will be able to treat and prevent a host of serious conditions in the not-so-distant future.
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