Lycopene is a bright red carotenoid pigment, a phytochemical found in tomatoes and other red fruits. Lycopene is the most common carotenoid in the human body and is one of the most potent carotenoid antioxidants. Its name is derived from the tomato's species classification, Solanum lycopersicum (formerly Lycopersicon esculentum).

Whether it’s a splash of salad dressing, a drop of barbeque sauce, or a full assault of coffee, stains happen. They happen to the cautious as well as the careless and usually when we least expect it. These tips are for washable fabrics only. Always test for color-fastness in an inconspicuous spot first.

On this page you will learn how to remove the different common stains (ketchup, sauces, Softdrinks, tea, mustard, lipstick, etc) in our clothes.

Last week, IBM announced a breakthrough in semiconductor wafer reclamation process that could remove all the chip circuitries on wafer surface using an abrasive pad and water (watch the video below). The new process resembles a CMP process typically used in a fab. I guess the secret sauce lies in the abrasive. IBM claimed that the reclaimed wafers

(hurry and check it out before I have to remove the link)