Sentences with phrase «chain reactions»

Current specialized tests that depend on microscopic or fluorescent analysis of stool samples or polymerase chain reactions (PCR) that amplify pathogen DNA are considered impractical for deployment in developing countries because of the need for expensive equipment and / or the electricity to operate it.

«It may become possible to set up nuclear chain reactions,» the letter told President Roosevelt.

Still, it also remains unknown exactly how genetics contributes to these molecular chain reactions.

«Commercial whaling in the North Pacific Ocean,» the PNAS paper says, «set off one of the longest and most complex ecological chain reactions ever described.»

He later explained «chain reactions,» in which activated molecules initiate a series of independent reactions.

According to Teller's notes, Einstein's dictated draft not only raised the question of the Congo's uranium but also explained the possibility of chain reactions, suggested that a new type of bomb could result, and urged the president to set up formal contact with physicists working on this topic.

NSF also warned of possible «chain reactions» with unforeseen consequences.

Those «chain reactions» are exactly what Menczer and his colleagues have been experiencing since the first Free Beacon article, which appeared a few weeks after Menczer went on a year's sabbatical.

Though all of this may seem confusing for voters, Espaillat said that chain reactions like these are fairly routine.

Learn about chain reactions while exploring ramps.

Then show your child how to make these awesome chain reactions!

The chain reactions taking place in the classroom may in fact be quite similar.

Chain reactions happen with transfers one transfer at one club can trigger several transfers and there's been very little movement.

Some transfers have chain reactions so always takes a while to get going.

Loads of chain reactions could happen I think he'll have spoken to agents of certain players then is just a case of waiting to see what happens.

Because free radicals can create chain reactions by stealing electrons from the molecules that

Black Monday — and the days that followed — serve as a reminder that even record one - day events don't necessarily set off big, bad chain reactions.

Space junk is dangerous because one collision could trigger a chain reaction of objects hitting each other, resulting in a thick cloud of debris that would make space travel extremely dangerous.

The band did promise to incorporate the company's logo into the video and fulfilled the obligation by using a State Farm toy truck to start the clip's four - minute chain reaction.

Then the chain reaction began.

In a note to clients, UBS economists Thomas Wacker and Jürg de Spindler foretell «a chain reaction of bank runs and soaring risk premiums... that ultimately breaks up the entire eurozone.»

Delivering good customer service requires that a front - line worker receive supportive assistance from an entire network of co-workers — in effect, a chain reaction of teamwork, one that is consistent from beginning to end.

In Walsh's case, the disease attacked her brain, setting off a chain reaction of symptoms that mimicked those of other mental illnesses like depression and schizophrenia.

You suffer one bad loss, and those negative feelings start to fuel bad decisions, setting off a chain reaction.

When an impulse — anything from a conversation to a presentation to a policy — reaches another individual, it triggers an idea and sets off a chain reaction for creative productivity.

Taking investment funds to realize your idea can fuel a growing ego and initiate an unfortunate chain reaction.

Keystone habits spark a chain reaction of other good habits and can rapidly alter every aspect of your life.

Execs have little incentive to act in the best interests of their companies because of the way they are paid, creating an ugly economic chain reaction.

Benioff's move set off a chain reaction from other Silicon Valley executives, including Yelp's Chief Executive Jeremy Stoppelman, and Apple CEO Tim Cook who also condemned the Indiana law, and others like it around the country.

The Rebels analyze the Death Star's plans and identify a vulnerable exhaust port that connects to the station's main reactor, and that the Death Star can be destroyed through a chain reaction.

(Bloomberg)-- Donald Trump's plans for a U.S. construction boom have set off a chain reaction that's invigorated commodities prices, hammered bonds, buttressed the dollar and is now ripping into emerging markets.

The job of modern - day central bankers — Bernanke, King, Draghi and their global counterparts — is to decide how to control a «beneficial chain reaction» without it getting out of hand, he answers.

Oil's slide also «determines currency movements,» setting off a chain reaction.

Everything has just been a chain reaction from that decision.

The tariffs may also start a chain reaction of retaliation around the world; the European Union is already suggesting duties on US goods like bourbon and Harley - Davidson motorcycles.

«The imposition of sweeping tariffs would trigger a chain reaction of negative consequences for the U.S. economy, provoking retaliation; stifling U.S. agriculture, goods, and services exports; and raising costs for businesses and consumers,» said the letter.

As all great salespeople know, just one yes is sometimes all it takes to start a chain reaction leading to the sale.

This crucial misstep can cause a loss of trust and create a chain reaction that hinders our ability to action the data in the future.

While talks are still in early stages, the Corfo executive believes that the American company's initiatives might end up starting a chain reaction that benefits not only the country's lithium industry.

That would increase the risk of a sudden and dramatic fall in stocks, quite possibly setting off a negative global chain reaction.

In simple terms, once Ice - 9 is introduced into any body of water, there will be a chain reaction which will leave the entire earth frozen.

A typical chain reaction set in, with the collapse of the Knickerbocker Trust causing bankers to restrain their lending, and depositors starting to fear for the health of the banking system.

Last month's failure of Lehman Brothers demonstrated how one institution's default can freeze credit markets and create a chain reaction.

The name «Butterfly Effect» was adopted due to the most popular example of how a chain reaction of events can unfold and have unintended consequences.

A group of 46 US industry and trade associations made a final plea to Trump in a letter earlier this week, arguing that «the imposition of sweeping tariffs would trigger a chain reaction of negative consequences for the US economy.»

But if US trade barriers set off a chain reaction of nationalistic protections, the consequences could be dire.

According to reports last week, China's Commerce Ministry is urging Washington to nix considerations for hiked trade tariffs or risk setting up a global chain reaction of disruption.

Obviously we would need to take all those bits of the soup and have some major chain reaction fire in the exact proper sequence... lets apply lightning to this theory.

... well the same logic applys to god... i enjoy dropping these logic bombs on people and see how they react and hope that maybe that logic bomb will eventually set up a chain reaction in their consciousness... or maybe I am an egotistical f c k who just likes to have an unassaiable argument which with to beat others over the head with... maybe I am wrong to do so because the Human Condition is so cold and bleak in its finality that people need the cushion of god to go on with their everyday lives.

Critical mass is what occurs when enough parts of a whole reach a certain level, initiating a chain reaction in which all the other parts are automatically raised to that level as well.