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it.euronews.com La Danimarca ha un ambizioso piano energetico: alimentare completamente il Paese grazie alle energie rinnovabili. Già nel 2020 più del 50% dell'energia sarà prodotta soltanto dal vento. La rivoluzione tecnologica mira anche ad abbattere gli sprechi. Questo è il primo edificio pubblico in Danimarca a zero emissioni. Elettricità e riscaldamento vengono prodotti utilizzando fonti rinnovabili. Ridotti al minimo i consumi della Green Lighthouse, 950 metri quadrati di residence per gli studenti della facoltà di Scienze dell'Università di Copenhagen. "Durante l'estate - racconta Lone Feijer, direttore strategico del progetto - produciamo molta energia grazie al sole. Siamo in grado di stoccarla per l'inverno quando ci occorre più energia per riscaldare la casa. Per cui nell'arco dell'anno, con un calcolo approssimativo, la casa è considerata a zero emissioni". Nel comune di Egedal sono 750 gli edifici a basso consumo progettati. In questa zo na ci sono villette singole ma anche appartamenti in edilizia convenzionata, asili nido e residenze per anziani. Ogni anno, si risparmiano 400 mila litri di petrolio. "Per noi, che siamo pensionati - ci racconta Ove Bendtsen - è un bel risparmio. Qui non abbiamo spese di riscaldamento, paghiamo solo l'elettricità". "Pensiamo sia importante - aggiunge la moglie Hanne - utilizzare la pioggia, che raccogliamo in giardino, per i servizi igenici e per lavare i panni. Quando la usiamo per la lavatrice non dobbiamo mettere l ...

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Scientific knowledge that is applied to realistic problems for product efficiency, research and development, and product invention creates the field of applied sciences. There are a number of online schools that provide the opportunity for students to study in this field for an applied sciences degree. Applied sciences are connected to and often comparable to the field of engineering as well as business and technology. With an online program students will study specific areas such as management, business, computers, and more to ensure that the necessary technical and problem solving skills needed to enter the career of their choice are obtained. Degrees are available at several levels and can be obtained at the students' leisure from the comfort of home.

Associate Degree - An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) can be obtained from a number of online educational institutes. Students looking to earn a degree of this level can expect to take around two years for their training and education. With an education in applied sciences students can choose to concentrate their studies for a career in various fields. An Associates of Applied Science will provide students with an education in business and technology that can be utilized in almost any field. Basic coursework for students enrolled in an associate's degree program may consist of information systems, networking, statistics, and business theory. With the skills and knowledge obtained through a number of courses students will be prepared for careers such as business administrator, accountant, and much more. An associate's degree will provide the necessary education to continue learning and study for a bachelor's degree. Bachelor Degree - There are a variety of online schools and colleges that offer students the opportunity to obtain an Applied Science Bachelors Degree (BAS). This level of degree allows students to gain an education with a more technical focus for the career of their choice. Career opportunities for a graduate with a bachelor's degree can include employment as an office supervisor, safety manager, office manager, department manager, and more. With an accredited online program coursework will vary depending on each individual students' desired career and goals. Basic subjects included in the curriculum may include math, social sciences, computers, science principles, business ethics, and much more. With an accredited online bachelors degree program students can prepare for the career of their choice. Master and Doctoral Degrees - Students can also choose to receive a graduate degree in applied sciences which includes a masters or doctorates. An online school will allow students to pursue the necessary education for their desired career. Degrees at this level will allow for careers such as teaching and science related professions. Coursework for a graduate degree in this field will depend on the students chosen area of concentration. A bachelor's degree must be obtained prior to enrollment for a master or doctorates. In order to receive a degree at this level students must complete 32 credit hours and hours must be completed within an eight year period of study.

An associates or bachelors degree in applied sciences can open a window of opportunity for students just starting out in the career world. An accredited online graduate degree will allow students to focus on more specific career goals. Accreditation is provided by agencies like the Distance Education and Training Council ( http://www.detc.org ). Full accreditation is proof that a program can provide a quality education. Students who choose to receive an education in applied sciences will have numerous career fields and careers to choose from once a degree is obtained. Individuals interested in a higher education will find that researching accredited educational programs for applied sciences is a good place to start.

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Question by 2eighty8: Science question from an ignorant science person: What kind of molecules does radiation have? Before you answer, please keep in mind that I haven't taken a science course since grade 10 (almost 10 years ago). I know that there are three types of molecules: gaseous, liquid, and solid. Gas can seep through, say, windows, you're going to need quite a bit of PSI to get liquid through, and obviously, you can't get solid through. So that got me thinking: how does radiation seep through if it's not a gas? Is it more of a greenhouse concept? Please help me understand this. Thanks in advance. Best answer for Science question from an ignorant science person: What kind of molecules does radiation have?:

Answer by Dogzilla
radiation is energy....not matter. Therefore, it does not have molecules.

Answer by smci
It's a good question, mostly physics and a little chemistry. Before I answer you (skip to the bottom) we have to define the terms to be clear what we're discussing: Matter has two forms: Mass and Energy Radiation (light, radio waves, infra-red, microwaves, X-rays etc.) is matter in the form of energy, i.e. photons. Photons don't occur in molecules and they have no (rest) mass - they never stop, they keep radiating. Photons do have a frequency (f, "nu", ν) and an associated energy (E=hf) e.g. X-rays have much higher energy than visible light. Frequency is inversely related to wavelength (lambda, 'λ') by c=fλ, where c = speed of light = constant. If we say "electromagnetic (EM) radiation" we mean the full spectrum of all wavelengths. When you say "radiation" you probably mean only the portion of the spectrum corresponding to gamma-waves and alpha/beta-particle emissions. ALSO, by radiation you probably include radioactive molecules (isotopes of Uranium, Strontium, Cesium, Radium, Barium, Argon, Krypton etc. with more neutrons than normal) i.e. molecules which are unstable (have short half-lives) and decay, emitting more radiation. Matter in the form of mass can take the states gas, liquid or solid (ok to be geeky, there are other exotic states, at extremes of temperature and pressure, but totally outside of everyday conditions, so forget that). Matter in the form of mass IS composed of molecules (or atoms, or ions). >So that got me thinking: how does radiation seep through if > it's not a gas? Is it more of a greenhouse concept? EM Radiation doesn't need a medium to transmit it (unlike sound waves or vibrations). It radiates through vacuum. In the 19th century this was hotly debated until the Mitchelson-Mortety experiment in 1884 proved there was no "aether" required to transmit radiation. So, radiation in the form of photons propagates either through a vacuum, or when it hits matter (e.g. the sky, or objects), it can be absorbed and re-radiated (at a different frequency, which among other things explains why the sky is blue). Ok that's the end of the geek part, I didn't know how much theory you wanted, but it's crucial to distinguish between mass and energy, and understand that radiation both penetrates and re-radiates, so you can only statistically talk about shielding from it. So: how does radiation get through your window? 1) The EM waves can propagate directly through your window (most of the radiation will not be absorbed, unless your window is like 6+ft-thick lead-glass - most people's aren't...). 2) Windows don't have perfect seals, and the frame and wall are also slightly porous. Radioactive particles can gradually physically get through, like you suggested. PS you can apply NBC protection to buildings or vehicles (Hummvees) with overpressure on the inside and 100% recirculating your air supply - but that obviously requires lotsa energy. 3) Radiation doesn't just come in the window - if you have pockets of e.g. Argon gas (atoms) in the groundsoil (depends on your local geology e.g. limestone) you get radiation from under the floor. Also from the water supply. 4) Also there's atmospheric radiation both from the sky and natural background sources on the ground. This comes through the roof, walls, floor, etc. The higher up you live, the less the atmosphere gets to absorb berfore it hits you so if you live at 11,000 ft in Bolivia or Tibet you get more incident radiation. See the NASA paper I cited below. 5) Even if you could eliminate or mitigate all these (you can't, unless you live in a bubble), there's still natural radiation in food and water (not to mention Carbon-12 in burnt toast), so don't sweat it... Long-distance plane travel, sunbathing, computer use, indsutrial exposure... You can search for a diagram of how much radiation statistically enters your house, and what sources, and it ain't just the windows, it's the walls, roof, floor... slightly scary. The executive summary is: radiation has multiple modes of transmitting, and you can't do much about it at all unless you want to live in a lead bunker... (If this bothers you the best you can do is move to a low-radiation area.) PS the "secure undisclosed location" bunker where the US shadow government would continue in the event of an attack is said to be Mount Weather, VA [link 2 below]. See also Cheyenne Mountain, CO (NORAD's bunker). You might get them to help with your home improvements, or get HGTV to do a makeover show "Radiation-Proof This House". Hope that answers you.

Answer by jonmcn49
Radiation particles ( assuming particles, such as alpha ) are so small they slip right through all that atomic space. Excepting a positive particle hitting almost dead on to the positive nucleus.

Answer by John Abs
That's not exactly a simple question to answer, though I hope this helps to briefly answer it: There are different types of radiation. One type of radiation is a piece of the nucleus that comes flying out when a radioactive isotope decays. Therefore it is essentially the unstable molecules/isotopes that can produce radiation/radioactivity.

Answer by sonofabischke
Molecules are clusters of atoms which mean physical matter. Physical matter most commonly exists in one of 3 states; gas, liquid, or solid. These states are defined by the strength of the molecular bonds and level of kinetic energy and "space" between molecules. Gases molecules are very loosely spaced, liquid i n thighter clusters and solids having comparatively very little motion at the molecular level. Radiation, on the other hand, is a form of energy, along with kinetic energy (motion) and potential energy (stored but not being expended). Radiation is emitted when particles are released from atoms during a physical or chemical reaction. Some everyday examples of radiant energy are microwaves, light, and heat.

Answer by Colezy
Ok, simpley there are 3 kinds of radiation! Alpha: Made of: 1proton and 1neutron (a large positively charged partical + a neutral partical) this is the largest of all three and will only travel a few centimeters in air, cannot travel far at all through liquids or solids due to its size, it ionises them on contact. Beta: Made of: 1electron (tiny negitively charged particals, what electricity is made of) this is millions off times smaller than alpha, it is far less ionising but can travel a fair distance through air and a limited distance through liquids and solids (it fits in between the atoms) Gamma: Made of: electromagnetic waves this is not a partical so it has no problem passing through solids and over a great distance in air. it is along the same lines as light and radio waves but at a much higher frequency. I hope this helps

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