Physical sciences

Conic Provides Update on Timing of Reporting of Q1 2020 Financial Results Due to Delays Caused by COVID-19

Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Expense, Intellectual property law, Patent law, Royalty payment, Cobalt, Mining
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 10:03pm

Conic Metals Corp. (Conic or the Company) (TSXV:NKL) today provided an update on timing of the release and filing of its financial results for the period ended March 31, 2020.

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  • Conic Metals Corp. (Conic or the Company) (TSXV:NKL) today provided an update on timing of the release and filing of its financial results for the period ended March 31, 2020.
  • The Company, under this temporary relief, is making every effort to issue and file the Q1 2020 Disclosure Documents at the earliest opportunity and currently expects to file them no later than July 14, 2020.
  • In addition, Conic manages a portfolio of 11 nickel and cobalt royalties on development and exploration projects in Canada and Australia.
  • Conic will continue to invest in a battery metals-focused portfolio of streams, royalties and direct interests in mineral properties containing battery metals.

Xeris Pharmaceuticals Announces Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Biotechnology, Diabetes, Pharmaceutical, Health, Natural sciences, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Chromatography, Sartorius AG, Column chromatography, Federal Trade Commission
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 9:05pm

Xeris Inducement Equity Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously employed by Xeris or one of its subsidiaries as an inducement material to such individual's entering into employment with Xeris or one of its subsidiaries, pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the NASDAQ Listing Rules.

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  • Xeris Inducement Equity Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously employed by Xeris or one of its subsidiaries as an inducement material to such individual's entering into employment with Xeris or one of its subsidiaries, pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the NASDAQ Listing Rules.
  • The non-qualified stock options are subject to the terms and conditions of Xeris Inducement Equity Plan and forms of award agreements covering the grants.
  • Xeris (Nasdaq: XERS) is a specialty pharmaceutical company delivering innovative solutions to simplify the experience of administering important therapies that people rely on every day around the world.
  • With Xeris technology, new product formulations are designed to be easier to use by patients, caregivers, and health practitioners and help reduce costs for payers and the healthcare system.

Global Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market is Expected to Reach $7.44 Billion by 2027 - Latest Market Research Report by Stratistics MRC

Water technology, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Membrane technology, Water treatment, Filters, Fouling, Reverse osmosis, Membrane fouling, Membrane, Osmosis
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 7:30pm

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market is accounted for $2.54 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach $7.44 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 12.7% during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Reverse Osmosis (RO) Membrane Market is accounted for $2.54 billion in 2018 and is expected to reach $7.44 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 12.7% during the forecast period.
  • Rising water scarcity and increasing demand for clean drinking water are the factors driving the market growth.
  • However, membrane fouling and scaling are some of the factors restraining the market growth.
  • Reverse osmosis (RO) is a water purification technology used primarily to remove ions, molecules, and larger particles from drinking water.

Researchers Use Nano-Particles to Increase Power, Improve Eye Safety of Fiber Lasers

Physical sciences, Chemistry, Chemical elements, Lanthanides, Reducing agents, Photonics, Laser, Holmium, Erbium, Optical fiber
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 6:48pm

Put simply, it's laser light pumping a silica fiber that has been infused with rare earth ions of holmium.

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  • Put simply, it's laser light pumping a silica fiber that has been infused with rare earth ions of holmium.
  • "Doping just means we're putting rare earth ions into the core of the fiber, which is where all the action happens," Sanghera explained.
  • Of course, Baker pointed out, no laser can be said to be safe when it comes to the human eye.
  • The danger arises from the potential of scattered light to be reflected into the eye during a laser's operation.

Helium 10 Announces New Branding, Celebrating Amazon Sellers and Humble Beginnings

Physical sciences, Publishing, Chemistry, 3D publishing, Amazon, Helium
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 5:00pm

The company's new visual identity represents Helium 10's four-year evolution from humble beginnings to now proudly supporting over 250,000+ Amazon merchants, including scrappy startups and Fortune 500 companies.

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  • The company's new visual identity represents Helium 10's four-year evolution from humble beginnings to now proudly supporting over 250,000+ Amazon merchants, including scrappy startups and Fortune 500 companies.
  • More than a cosmetic refresh, Helium 10's new branding brings updates to its marketing materials, website, software, and virtual communities.
  • The redesign is a celebration of entrepreneurs that symbolizes that with dedication, passion, and hard work, real growth is achievable on Amazon.
  • Helium 10 stands by the belief that anyone, anywhere can start and grow an e-commerce business, bring value to the world, and maximize their potential on Amazon.

Identiv Develops NFC-Enabled Body Temperature Measurement Patch

Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Physics, Temperature, Thermodynamics, State functions, Heat transfer, Thermometer, Atmospheric thermodynamics, Measuring instrument, Thermodynamic temperature
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 7:00pm

FREMONT, Calif., May 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE) today announced the development of Identivs Body Temperature Measurement Patch.

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  • FREMONT, Calif., May 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Identiv, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE) today announced the development of Identivs Body Temperature Measurement Patch.
  • Identivs Body Temperature Measurement Patch makes it simple for anyone to monitor personal temperature curves.
  • The positioning of the patch allows temperature measurement close to the body yet keeps the readout as simple as possible.
  • For clinical-grade applications, Identivs Body Temperature Measurement Patch can be combined with a high-accuracy temperature sensor, which follows the ASTM E1112 Standard for Electronic Thermometers for Intermittent Determination of Patient Temperature.

Nanobiotix Announces Positive First Results From Phase I Expansion in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer at ASCO 2020

Health, Science, Research, Clinical trials, Oncology, Medical physics, Radiobiology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Asco, Oncology, Branches of biology, Health, Physical sciences, Radiation therapy
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 5:02pm

The data were published as part of the virtual scientific program at the 2020 annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

Key Points: 
  • The data were published as part of the virtual scientific program at the 2020 annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
  • To date, 40 patients have been recruited, 30 of whom are evaluable for efficacy and are included in the data presented at ASCO 2020.
  • Regarding the new, expansion part data, analysis of 40 patients dosed showed that NBTXR3 activated by radiation therapy remains safe and well tolerated.
  • In the United States, the Company has started the regulatory process to commence a phase III clinical trial in locally advanced head and neck cancers.

Chloromethane Market 2020-2024 | Increasing Demand for Refrigeration and Air-conditioning to Boost Growth | Technavio

Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, Food preservation, Thermodynamics, Physical sciences, Technology, Refrigeration, Articles, Air conditioning
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 5:15pm

The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.

Key Points: 
  • The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.
  • Market estimates include pre- and post-COVID-19 impact on the Chloromethane Market.
  • The increasing demand for refrigeration and air-conditioning will offer immense growth opportunities.
  • Increasing demand for refrigeration and air-conditioning has been instrumental in driving the growth of the market.

Global Ethylene Carbonate Market is Expected to Reach $550.26 Million by 2027 - Latest Market Research Report by Stratistics MRC

Chemistry, Physical sciences, Commodity chemicals, Natural sciences, Carbonate esters, Gaseous signaling molecules, Monomers, Plasticizers, Ethylene carbonate, Ethylene, Compound annual growth rate, Lithium-ion battery
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 4:00pm

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Ethylene Carbonate Market is accounted for $272.99 million in 2018 and is expected to reach $550.26 million by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • GAITHERSBURG, Maryland, May 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Ethylene Carbonate Market is accounted for $272.99 million in 2018 and is expected to reach $550.26 million by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period.
  • Ethylene carbonate is an organic chemical compound that is available in colorless to yellowish solid form with a fruity essence.
  • Furthermore, the growing population, rising disposable income and economic growth in China and Taiwan are augmenting the market growth.
  • Increased environmental awareness among people and various government subsidies provided to curb environmental issues may drive the electric car sales in the region.

Abrasion Resistant Coatings Industry Outlook, 2020-2025 Featuring Metal Coating Corp, SDC Technologies, 3M, ASB Industries, Chesterton, and More

Physical sciences, Materials science, Coatings, Chemistry, Corrosion, Printing, Abrasion, Natural sciences
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 1:45pm

The Global Abrasion Resistant Coatings Market is expected to grow at a formidable rate during the forecast period.

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  • The Global Abrasion Resistant Coatings Market is expected to grow at a formidable rate during the forecast period.
  • The Global Abrasion Resistant Coatings Market is segmented based on type, end-use industry, company and region.
  • Ceramic-based abrasion resistant coatings are broadly classified into oxide coatings, carbide coatings, nitride coatings and others.
  • Major players operating in the Global Abrasion Resistant Coatings Market include Metal Coating Corporation, SDC Technologie, 3M, ASB IndustrieChesterton, Impreglon, NEI Corporation, Precision Coatings, Endura Coating, E/M Coating and others.