Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes interface circuitry configured to connect with a field device, the field device including a first sensor, the field device powered by a power supply; computer readable instructions; and programmable circuitry powered by the power supply, the computer readable instructions to cause the programmable circuitry to: obtain a first measurement from the field device using a first communication protocol, the first measurement corresponding to the first sensor; obtain, without using the first communication protocol, a second measurement from a second sensor that is separate from the field device; and wirelessly transmit, using a second communication protocol, the first measurement and the second measurement to a controller.

Abstract: Primers, probes and kits for detection and lineage differentiation of influenza B virus strains are provided. Also provided are the corresponding assays and methods.

Abstract: A transcutaneous pain relief composition for applying to the skin, comprising a mixture of dimethyl sulfoxide, stearic acid, emulsifying wax, glycerine, emu oil, sal butter, glucosamine, coconut oil, white beeswax, active calendula oil, slippery elm oil, Chamomile oil, arnica Oil, valenrian oil, peppermint oil, grapefruit seed extract, lavender oil and distilled water is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for forming a target for sputtering is provided. The method includes providing a metal target backing. A surface of the provided metal target backing is metalized. A sputtering donor material is plasma sprayed on the metalized metal target backing.