What is a vape? How an electronic cigarette works
What is a vape, and what does each component do? A clear guide to the device, liquid and aerosol, without getting lost in the terminology.
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Devices, aerosols, labels, waste and regulation. Explore sourced Milnubes articles, practical reading questions and links to the original references.
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Vapour or aerosol: what actually comes out of a vape?
Vapour and aerosol do not mean the same thing. Discover what each term describes, what can be measured in an emission and why a cloud is not the whole story.
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Nicotine-free vapes: why that does not mean risk-free
Nicotine-free describes one substance, not the entire emission. Learn to interpret the label and distinguish evidence, composition and risk.
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CBD vapes: the questions that matter more than the name
What does CBD vape mean, and what does the label fail to establish? Composition, emissions, route-specific evidence and the rules in Spain and Europe.
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Vaporiser and electronic cigarette: differences that cause confusion
Vaporiser, vape and heated tobacco do not always name the same thing. Untangle the terms and learn why a device’s shape does not identify its contents.
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What an e-liquid label tells you
Ingredients, batches, warnings and units serve different purposes. Learn to read an e-liquid label without confusing information with endorsement.
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Disposable vapes: batteries, plastic and electronic waste
A disposable vape combines electronics, materials and possible liquid residues. Its end of life calls for appropriate collection, not a packaging bin.
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Vape regulation in Spain: what to check in a news story
A preliminary bill, a published law and entry into force are different stages. Follow vape regulation in Spain using official sources.
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Why a liquid analysis does not describe the whole aerosol
A vape’s liquid and aerosol are different samples. Discover what each analysis can establish and why the device and method matter.
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Five questions for reading a vaping news story more carefully
A survey, a laboratory test and a legal reform tell different stories. Five questions to help you interpret vaping news more carefully.
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Can you take a vape on a plane? Baggage and batteries
Cabin rules, a bag sent to the hold and liquid restrictions answer different questions. Check a journey without assuming everything is permitted.
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Parts of a vape: battery, coil, tank and mouthpiece
A short dictionary of electronic cigarette components, explaining why atomiser, coil and cartridge do not always name the same thing.
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