The only chemical way to increase the “life” of a cut flower is to somehow create a hypo-osmotic force in the vase water that would drive water into it. In other words the water in the vase would have to contain less minerals/electrolytes/ions and sugars than are found inside the flower stem. By the process of osmosis, water will move from a less concentrated solution to a more concentrated solution…
Environment
Time Line Documents CO2 Increase To Global Changes
I readily admit that up until this very point in time I really have been what Climate Change proponents call a denier. I have always proudly stated that I am an environmental scientist but to be fair, most of my criticism was not based in a complete data analysis on my part. Like those I challenged for only looking at the data that supported their case, I too was guilty…
My War on Green Must Also Become Your War!
Since the beginning of time man has searched for the perfect machine that could run forever and make energy without requiring any input. The allure of such things has attracted both brilliant men and buffoons over the ages. Alas, the first and second laws of thermodynamics dictate that no such machine can exist. The closest approximation to perpetuity we have ever witnessed is of course our sun. However, even the…