When designing a building for lateral loads such as those generated by wind or earthquakes, engineers have several options. Lateral loads may be transferred to the foundation via braced frames or ...

A diaphragm is a safe barrier method of birth control. It works by stopping sperm from entering your uterus. Learn more about how to determine if this contraceptive is right for you. A diaphragm is a ...

The use of pumps with diaphragms has grown substantially in recent years, as industries increasingly recognize the contribution that pumps make to process engineering. This article explores the use of ...

I think it's time for the diaphragm to make a comeback. As my friends and I were recently trading horror stories and advice at our various experiences with birth control, the diaphragm came up. And we ...

Scientists have demonstrated the importance of the gene Plvap and the structures it forms in mammalian physiology. Dartmouth scientists have demonstrated the importance of the gene Plvap and the ...

Contraception is not a toy, but the Caya, a new, one-size-fits-most diaphragm, looks like something Polly Pocket might be into: It’s lilac, squishy, and comes in its own little case. The look is part ...

A diaphragm is a barrier form of birth control. Combined with spermicide, it prevents pregnancy by blocking the uterine opening, and by stopping the sperm from moving and fertilizing an egg The device ...