Summary:A look at the importance of technical writing in the sciences. Technology is a manner of accomplishing a task using technical methods or knowledge. It has conferred a number of benefits on humankind. Engineering is the practical applications of scientific and mathematical principles.
Craic is the Irish word that most confuses outsiders. Yet it is a relatively simple concept. It is the atmosphere, fun, carry on surrounding a particular night out. âHow was the craic?â is the first question uppermost in most young Irish minds after a weekend. Herâs the encyclopedia definition: Craic (/krÃ¦k/ KRACK), or crack, is a term for news, gossip, fun, entertainment, and enjoyable conversation, particularly prominent in Ireland. It is often used with the definite article â the craic.
Capsaicin (pronounced cap-SAY-a-sin) is the chemical in chili peppers that makes them spicy. Specifically, capsaicin occurs in the fruits of plants in the Capsicum family, including bell peppers, jalapeÃ±o peppers, cayenne peppers and other chili peppers. Capsaicin in chili peppers is measured on the Scoville Scale and expressed in terms of Scoville Heat Units. Bell peppers are the only member of the capsicum family that don't contain capsaicin, and thus register zero Scoville units.