The US Air Force possesses a novel technology that can rapidly sink a ship before your eyes. Their research lab has even released footage of the cutting-edge weapon‚ aptly named QUICKSINK‚ showing it obliterate a vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.The Air Force Research Laboratory and Eglin’s Integrated Test Team first carried out the QUICKSINK test on April 28‚ 2022. Using an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet‚ a single bomb was dropped on the empty shipping vessel and – bang! – just like that‚ the ship is sunk in under 30 seconds. In a second video‚ the ship is shown on the seabed effectively ripped into two halves.        The Air Force was understandably vague on details about the technology and how it works so effectively. However‚ they do reveal that QUICKSINK involves a modified 907-kilogram (2‚000-pound) Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM)‚ a piece of technology that converts unguided bombs‚ or "dumb bombs"‚ into precision-guided “smart” munitions capable of hitting targets with accuracy.JDAM systems can allow free-falling bombs to hit a target with an accuracy of 5 meters (16.4 feet) or less if GPS data is available. Even if GPS data isn’t there‚ it can hit a target within a 30-meter (98-foot) margin of error.        Torpedoes‚ underwater missiles fired from ships or submarines‚ are the most common means of sinking enemy vessels. This new technology‚ however‚ offers the military a more effective way to destroy ships from the skies. Furthermore‚ it is significantly cheaper than a torpedo and can be deployed over a much larger area of sea.“Heavy-weight torpedoes are effective [at sinking large ships] but are expensive and employed by a small portion of naval assets. With QUICKSINK‚ we have demonstrated a low-cost and more agile solution that has the potential to be employed by the majority of Air Force combat aircraft‚ providing combatant commanders and warfighters with more options‚” Major Andrew Swanson‚ 85th TES division chief of Advanced Programs‚ said in a statement.“A Navy submarine has the ability to launch and destroy a ship with a single torpedo at any time‚ but the QUICKSINK JCTD aims to develop a low-cost method of achieving torpedo-like kills from the air at a much higher rate and over a much larger area‚” explained Kirk Herzog‚ AFRL program manager.

New research has analyzed tattoo inks from major and small American manufacturers and has found that 90 percent contained ingredients that were not listed on the label. In some cases‚ the unlisted ingredients are known to be harmful to humans.Tattooing is an established industry these days‚ and it's big business. Around the world‚ societal attitudes towards this type of art have shifted‚ which has been accompanied by a steep rise in the number of people getting them. For instance‚ in 2023‚ it was estimated that around 32 percent of US adults have at least one tattoo‚ while around 23 percent have more than one.Given the popularity of this form of body modification‚ you would think the contents of tattoo ink were well-known and‚ above all else‚ safe for use. However‚ new research suggests otherwise.Researchers at Binghamton University‚ in a lab run by John Swierk‚ Assistant Professor of Chemistry‚ were exploring the potential impact light can have on tattoos and their chemical breakdown. During their initial work‚ Kelli Moseman‚ a doctoral student and the new paper’s lead author‚ noticed that tattoo inks contained substances that were not on the labels.This raised an important question: were these unlisted substances breakdown products from the interaction of light or were they always there?From there‚ Moseman and her colleagues analyzed tattoo inks from 9 manufacturers in the US – both major‚ global companies as well as smaller producers. The inks analyzed came in six colors.Of the 54 inks they examined‚ 45 (90 percent) had major discrepancies between their labels and their actual content‚ including different pigments than the ones listed or even unlisted additives.Significantly‚ more than half of the inks contained polyethylene glycol‚ a chemical that is used to treat constipation‚ but can cause organ damage through repeated exposure. 15 percent contained propylene glycol‚ which the authors say is a potential allergen (though the US FDA does deem it as “generally recognized as safe” within limits).Other in unlisted contents included Hexamethylenetetramine‚ an antibiotic often used to treat urinary infections‚ and 2-phenoxyethanol‚ an antimicrobial agent that can pose risks to nursing infants.Despite these ingredients not being on the product’s labels‚ it is not currently clear whether they were included intentionally or if the manufacturers were given the wrong labels. It is also possible that these extra ingredients could be due to the ink being contaminated."We're hoping the manufacturers take this as an opportunity to reevaluate their processes‚ and that artists and clients take this as an opportunity to push for better labeling and manufacturing‚" Swierk explained in a statement.In the US‚ the control of tattoo inks is significantly less strict than the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)‚ which regulates the European market. This is partially because until 2022‚ the former listed tattoo inks as "cosmetics" which were not regulated. That year‚ Congress passed the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA)‚ which allowed the FDA to regulate tattoo inks for the first time."The FDA is still figuring out what that is going to look like and we think this study will influence the discussions around MoCRA‚" Swierk said."This is also the first study to explicitly look at inks sold in the United States and is probably the most comprehensive because it looks at the pigments‚ which nominally stay in the skin‚ and the carrier package‚ which is what the pigment is suspended in."The study only focused on substances at 2‚000 parts per million (ppm) or more‚ which is considered high. However‚ in Europe‚ substances in the 2 ppm range are also considered‚ which means there could be more substances in the inks that were not detected by the lab.The next step‚ Moseman explained‚ is to assess pigments banned in Europe to see if these same components are found in them. She is currently examining blue and green inks sold in Europe‚ which have particularly been targeted by the European regulators."Our goal in a lot of this research is to empower artists and their clients. Tattoo artists are serious professionals who have dedicated their lives to this craft and they want the best possible outcomes for their clients‚" Swierk said. "We're trying to highlight that there are some deficiencies in manufacturing and labeling."What is vegan tattoo ink?Despite Moseman and colleague’s concerning findings‚ people are increasingly cautious about the types of substances they put in their bodies. In particular‚ vegans have become worried that tattoo inks contain substances derived from animal parts.Although there are high-quality inks that are now vegan-friendly‚ there are still many that contain ingredients like glycerine‚ which is derived from animal fats. Glycerine is used as a stabilizer‚ often in conjunction with gelatine‚ which comes from animal bones‚ cartilage‚ and skin. Sometimes bone char is also used in black inks‚ as it can provide a stronger pigment.Aftercare and auxiliary equipment can also pose a problem for vegans. For instance‚ stencil paper can contain lanolin‚ which is derived from sheep’s wool‚ while balms and soaps for aftercare can also contain beeswax.  But despite these issues‚ there are still plenty of affordable options for people who want to avoid these substances. As with the findings of the above study‚ it is just important to know what it is we are consuming.The paper is published in the journal Analytical Chemistry.

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How do you get Pacific Drive ThermoSap Crystals? This rare resource is vital for crafting mid to late-game equipment in Ironwood Studios’ off-beat driving sim‚ and neglecting to gather it can majorly slow down your progression. However‚ it’s so rare that you might not know where to even begin to look for it. Thankfully‚ we’ve got the answers. There are several ways to get your hands on ThermoSap Crystals in Pacific Drive‚ though some methods are easier than others in the crafting game. It’s also worth bearing in mind that many of the Fabrication Station upgrades that require ThermoSap Crystals also demand Pacific Drive Unstable and Corrupt Energy as well‚ so keep an eye out for them on your travels. Without further ado‚ here’s where to find Pacific Drive ThermoSap Crystals. Continue reading How to get ThermoSap Crystals in Pacific Drive MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Pacific Drive preview‚ Best survival games‚ Pacific Drive release date

Details on the Intel Core i9 14900KS continue to spill out onto the internet‚ making it one of the worst kept secrets in the PC space. Now‚ as retailers begin to populate listings for the CPU‚ it's all but confirmed that this processor will feature record breaking clock speeds. Continue reading Intel’s new CPU will have fastest ever clock speed‚ says retailer leak MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review‚ Best gaming CPU‚ Core i9 14900K review

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