Western Fluid Components

Why McDonald’s Ice Cream Machines Are Always Broken

The worst kind of disappointment is being told that the McDonald's ice cream machine is broken when you’re craving a McFlurry.

How to Make Ice Cream *Without* an Ice Cream Machine

Want homemade ice cream but don't have an ice cream machine and no plans to purchase one anytime soon? Your stifled screams for ice cream were heard.

If This Dessert Pizza Technically Isn't Pizza, Then What Is It?

How cells 'eat' their own fluid components

Autophagy is a fundamental cellular process by which cells capture and degrade their own dysfunctional or superfluous components for degradation and recycling. Recent research has revealed that phase separated droplets have a range of important functions in cells. An international collaboration between German, Norwegian, and Japanese researchers has unraveled the mechanisms underpinning both how these droplets are captured through autophagy, as well as how droplets can…

Drilling Fluids a Critical Component of Successful HDD Jobs

Drilling fluid selection and management is critical to the success of an HDD bore, and the process should start even before bidding on a job.

Make Delicious Ice Cream (Without an Ice Cream Maker)

Food & Wine test kitchen whiz Justin Chapple demos a genius trick for making ice cream without a machine.

Why You—Yes You—Need To Check Your Transmission Fluid!

Checking one’s transmission fluid is an integral part of vehicle ownership. If you don’t check your transmission fluid regularly, you are not taking the best care of your vehicle. So, check your transmission fluid!

A Fluid Transfer Pump Makes Fluid Changes Quicker And Smoother

Over the past few weeks we’ve looked at a drill-powered winch to help load vehicles onto trailers, torque limiting extensions to help ensure lug nuts and bolts are properly torqued, and a tool kit for removing plastic rivets with ease. This week’s cool tool is a fluid transfer pump that makes fluid changes easier in some vehicles and may be necessary in others.

Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Ice Cream?

These brands market themselves as healthy ice cream, but are they really? Consumer Reports put them to the test.

What is Cerebrospinal Fluid?

A patient was convinced that her runny nose indicated a deeper problem. She was right, and her case brought cerebrospinal fluid into the national spotlight.

Fun facts and ideas for National Ice Cream Month

National Ice Cream month gives us reason to celebrate one of the nation’s coolest, sweetest treats. There simply isn’t a need for a post about ice cream. We already love it. We usually eat it without much prompting. No one needs to sell the idea that “ice cream is awesome.” We know that. But here …

Seasonal Car Care: Six Fluids to Check

Did you know? Your car uses six primary fluids: coolant, motor oil, brakes fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid and windshield washer fluid. Seasonal changes affect the performance of th…

Leaking amniotic fluid: Signs and what to do

Many women experience an increase in vaginal discharge during pregnancy or find that they leak urine at times. However, a clear and odorless fluid coming from the vagina could be leaking amniotic fluid. In this article, learn the signs of leaking amniotic fluid, as well as the possible causes and when to call a doctor.

Why do doctors often misdiagnose cerebrospinal fluid leaks?

Your cerebrospinal fluid is vital for your overall health. This fluid, which surrounds your brain and spinal cord, holds nutrients for your central nervous system. It also helps to remove the waste

What is Amniotic Fluid?

Amniotic fluid fills the amniotic sac, a bag inside a woman’s uterus (womb) where an unborn baby will develop. The sac provides protection and a constant temperature for the baby to grow in, as well as giving the baby fluids so it can breathe, swallow and develop its muscoskeletal system.