Noor Newsletter November 2024
TOP NEWS:
Noor Scientific & Trade attended the “One PS” Merck Distributor Summit.
Noor Scientific & Trade had the privilege of attending the inaugural “One PS” Distributor Summit hosted at Merck’s headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany, from November 18 to 20.
The event featured a series of engaging and productive activities, including insightful meetings and discussions. These sessions provided an excellent opportunity for knowledge exchange, fostering collaboration, and strengthening relationships within a welcoming and trustworthy environment.
We greatly valued the chance to connect with colleagues and partners, deepening our bond with Merck, our pioneering supplier.
We look forward to continuing this constructive and fruitful partnership as we work together to achieve shared goals.
Celebration
World Immunization Day (November 10, 2024)
World Immunization Day is a global healthcare awareness event observed on the 10th of November every year, intended to raise awareness about the vital role vaccines play in preventing infectious diseases and protecting public health. This day serves as a global call to action, urging people, healthcare workers, governments, and organizations to prioritize vaccination efforts to prevent the spread of deadly diseases and protect communities. Immunization is one of the most effective ways to ensure public health, and World Immunization Day provides an opportunity to promote this message worldwide.
Product Of The Month
Laboratory High Shear Mixer:
The Laboratory High Shear Mixer design consists of a single stage four-blade rotor that turns at high speed within a stationary stator. As the rotating blades pass each opening in the stator, they mechanically shear particles and droplets and expel material at high velocity into the surrounding mix, creating intense hydraulic shear. As fast as material is expelled, more is drawn into the bottom of the rotor/stator generator, which promotes continuous flow and fast mixing.
Features
- Mixer and controls are wired and include a cord and plug.
- Variable speed control from 500-10,000 rpm (+/- 1% speed accuracy).
- Color touch screen control and display including RPM, percent of load, batch timer and 300°F temperature (up to or 150°C).
- Electronic pushbutton lift.
- Stainless steel type 316 wetted parts.
- Sturdy frame for bench mounting.
- Non-stainless steel external parts coated with a two-part acrylic urethane enamel coating.
- Easy to disassemble and clean.
Manufactured by: Ross Process Equipment Pvt. Ltd.– India
Monthly Forum
Egypt is certified malaria-free by WHO:
WHO has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. The achievement follows a nearly 100-year effort by the Egyptian government and people to end a disease that has been present in the country since ancient times.
Egypt is the third country to be awarded a malaria-free certification in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region following the United Arab Emirates and Morocco, and the first since 2010. Globally, a total of 44 countries and 1 territory have reached this milestone.
Dr Tedros Adhanom, WHO Director-General said: “This certification of Egypt as malaria-free is a testament to the commitment of the people and government of Egypt to rid themselves of this ancient scourge. I congratulate Egypt on this achievement, which is an inspiration to other countries in the region and shows what’s possible with the right resources and the right tools”.
Scientific Facts
A cat has 32 muscles in each ear:
Humans have six muscles in the outer ear (pinna). Cats have 32. A cat’s ears hold one of the biggest secrets there is. Despite their thin, leathery appearance, their structure is quite complex. This anatomy lets them rotate their ears a full 180 degrees! Not only does this allow cats to use their ears to express themselves, but they can also point their ears towards faint and far-away sounds to hear them more clearly.
History of Science
The Compass:
Ancient mariners used the stars for navigation, but this method didn’t work during the day or on cloudy nights, making it dangerous to travel far from land.
The first compass was invented in China between the 2nd Century B.C. and 1st Century A.D.; it was made of lodestone, a naturally magnetized iron ore, the attractive properties of which they had been studying for centuries. However, it was used for navigation for the first time between the 11th and 12th centuries,
The compass enabled mariners to navigate safely far from land, opening up the world for exploration and the subsequent development of global trade. An instrument still widely used today, the compass has transformed our knowledge and understanding of the Earth forever.
