The Hudson’s Bay Point Blanket has a rich history in North American colonialism and the fur trade. The blankets were made of 100% wool and graded on a point system. They were traditionally white with stripes and used as bedspreads or for warmth. Old blankets are highly valued and new ones can be purchased at […]
Quantum dots are one nanometer particles with semiconductor properties, made from materials like silicon. Their small size creates unusual properties, with potential benefits including energy and light production. Electrons moving from one band to another create excitons, which fill the space in small crystals to create quantum dots. They have various applications, including as light-emitting […]
The dot above “i” and “j” is called a title or tittle, dating back to the 1500s. Diacritical marks change emphasis or pronunciation and vary across languages, with some completely changing meaning. That dot above the lowercase “i” and “j” is actually a diacritic called a title. The term “tittle” dates back to at least […]
