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Engineers develop salty gel that could harvest water from desert air
Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineers have synthesized a superabsorbent material that can soak up a record amount of moisture from the air, even in desert-like conditions. As the material absorbs water vapor, it can swell to make room for more moisture. Even in very dry conditions, with 30% relative humidity, the material can pull vapor from the air and hold in the moisture without leaking. The water could then be heated and condensed, then collected as ultra-pure water. The transparent, rubbery material is made from hydrogel, a naturally absorbent material that is also used in disposable diapers. The team enhanced the hydrogel's absorbency by infusing it with lithium chloride—a type of salt that is known to be a powerful dessicant. The researchers found they could infuse the hydrogel with more salt than was possible in previous studies. As a result, they observed that the salt-loaded gel absorbed and retained an unprecedented amount of moisture, across a range of humidity levels, including very dry conditions that have limited other material designs.
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sew-much-to-do · 1 year
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DIY Homemade Flavored Salts Three Ways
Garlic Rosemary Salt, Lemon Pepper Salt, Herb Salt.
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fieriframes · 9 months
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[Then We're going to start with some onions, carrots, bananas and raisins, ancho chilies, some ground cinnamon, guajillo chili, ground cumin, oregano and thyme, salts, toasted corn tortillas, flour tortillas, sesame, pecan and pumpkin seeds.]
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tetedurfarm · 2 years
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collection of me holding various babies like potatoes
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daughterofbrigid · 1 year
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How cosy 🤎♥️🌹
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theartdecowitch · 2 years
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We have a month left of spring, so I went ahead and made air salts for when he's gone and I need that extra umph of wisdom. For when I'm not communicating well and to help break down any illusions that are built up in the time moving forward.
✨ I have a problem with lying to myself ✨I often use the element of air to help me see the truth when I'm somewhat reluctant.
I'll use these salts to cast circles or as a substitute for the air element whenever it's suited (I'm not always in the mood to use smoke as I live with other people, that's not the only way to bring the element of air I know, but these salts will be adding more options for me)
Do you cast circles? If so how do you do it? Salt or visualization are my preferred ways.
I used kosher salt, it's what I had available. This will be the main base and will make up the most of the purifying qualities of the mixture, making elemental salts great for purifying.
I used lavender, ruled by the air element, my intentions were to use it's healing properties to help close any wounds that may have been caused from past lies/illusions. This means that it's helping to create a safe space when used to cast circles. When the circle is cast, my wounds are healed and I can work peacefully.
Then sage, sage for it's cleansing abilities. I'll be using this to break down illusions and help me see the truth. Making this salt a great tool for divination. It prepares me to take in truth without altering or blocking any thing that comes to light that I don't want to see. It takes courage but do this in a time and place you feel safe.
And lastly Dill. I collect my herbs seasonally and Dill is a herb that I've been collecting a lot of this spring. He brings fresh air and great protective properties. Which is why it makes this salt mix perfect of circle casting or dropping in the corners of your room/house. Protect your home from spirits that may create fog in your mind. Clear them out to bring back concentration and a clean headspace. Spring clean your space basically, physically and mentally.
I made two batches of this, one that includes all above, and another with all that and the addition of Bergamot essential oil. I did this so that I could possibly use the first batch to season food, if I wish to do so, I have no idea if it would actually taste nice. Keep in mind with the edition of essential oils it makes these salts inedible. The second batch is purely for magick workings.
The bergamot oil adds additional protection and healing, and smells nice :)
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My references when it comes to herbs and magical correspondences I use two books:
The Green Witch, Murphy-Hiscock 2017
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Herb Magic: An Introduction to Magical Herbalism and Spells, Wigington.
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organicsomethings · 2 years
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sulfurous in process
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sunwithmoon · 2 years
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• valentine’s bathe
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thunderstruck9 · 6 months
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John Salt (British, 1937-2021), Black Ford in Field, 1972. Oil on canvas, 48 x 72 in.
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crehador · 3 months
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so when food is too salty we might say "打死卖盐的" basically meaning "did you beat the salt merchant to death" but one time in an attempt to be a little polite and a little funny to the chef (my mother) i said "……是不是又跟卖盐的有矛盾了" meaning "are you... having a dispute with the salt merchant again" and now it's a whole thing in my family
anyway point being there has been another altercation with the salt merchant
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Researchers have taken the first steps toward finding liquid solvents that may someday help extract critical building materials from lunar and Martian-rock dust, an important piece in making long-term space travel possible. Using machine learning and computational modeling, Washington State University researchers have found about half a dozen good candidates for solvents that can extract materials on the moon and Mars usable in 3D printing. The work, reported in the Journal of Physical Chemistry B, is led by Soumik Banerjee, associate professor in WSU's School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. The powerful solvents, called ionic liquids, are salts that are in a liquid state. "The machine learning work brought us down from the 20,000-foot to the 1,000-foot level," Banerjee said. "We were able to down select a lot of ionic liquids very quickly, and then we could also scientifically understand the most important factors that determine whether a solvent is able to dissolve the material or not."
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jacqcrisis · 6 months
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Put salt in your baked goods. Put salt in your desserts. Just do it. Please. Salt isn't just for savory, it's literally a flavor enhancer so even a pinch can take a meh recipe to one people can't stop eating. Listen to me. Your cookies and cheesecake bars are bland and uninteresting. I'm taking your hand. I'm guiding you with a gentle touch to the back. We can do this together. Trust me.
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hjartasalt · 7 months
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One time I was working as a waiter at a burger joint where the fries were tossed in salt and coriander and as I was bringing food over to the table for these two huge beefy guys one of them asks what the green stuff is so I go "it's coriander" and his friend goes very seriously "he can't have coriander" and I'm thinking shit ok maybe he's allergic and guy 1 starts pulling up his sleeve to show me something and I'm thinking shit shit shit he's probably breaking out in hives rn and it's my fault but he just shows me his arm and he has this huge cursive font tattoo that just says "I fucking hate coriander"
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fieriframes · 1 year
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[Salts, sugar, smoked paprika, fire-roasted tomatoes, whole garlic cloves, miso paste, a little bit of water, some onions.]
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tetedurfarm · 2 years
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ring like clear day wedding bells 🔔💕
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