The move toward green, sustainable, natural products has been growing in the cosmetic and personal care industry.Ingredients Wok Rings derived from marine organisms and algae are present in many cosmetic products.In this study, a new green ingredient, a wax (i.e., long-chain alkenones) derived from Isochyrsis sp., was evaluated as an alternative fo
Development of Virtual Reality Serious Game for Underground Rock-Related Hazards Safety Training
Traditional safety training media to transfer safety knowledge specific to the rock-related hazards in underground mines are mainly video or manuals, which are inefficient and bring a poor training experience.In this paper, we designed and developed a serious game based on virtual reality (VR) technology in order to efficiently transfer safety know
Pollen storages in nests of bees of the genera Partamona, Scaura and Trigona (Hymenoptera, Apidae)
Bees and angiosperms established a mutualistic relationship along the evolutionary time.The aim of this study is to contribute for the understanding of this relation analyzing pollen stored by stingless bees colonies distributed along the Rio Negro.Fourteen species Wok Rings of Meliponini from the genera Partamona, Scaura, and Trigona were studied