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...introduction to this album. The mechanics of breathing An insight into the complexities of how the body controls breathing, and a chance to see the respiratory system in action. Anxiety and hyperventilation How an anxious mind causes rapid removal of carbon dioxide from lungs, leading to significant consequences. It's all in the breath How conscious, controlled breathing...

...introduction to this album. The quantum revolution Science's best explanation for the mysterious principles at the root of existence. Without quantum theory, there'd be no mobile phones, computers or DVDs today. Einstein and Bohr The clash between the two giants of twentieth century physics. Einstein is a household name, but who was Neils Bohr? The uncertainty principle...

...introduction to album. Ecology and evolution If evolution is a drama, then ecology provides the theatre and Darwinian Demons are the potential villains of the piece. Darwian Demons are species that try to dominate everything - so what stops them? Darwin's niches Niche specialisation is a key element of Darwin's theory of evolution. Every habitat contains a multitude of...

...introduction to this album. The cows that milk themselves The automatic milking robot that gives cows control over when they are milked. Tempting the cows into the machine How the robotic milking system works. Keeping check on the cows Regular monitoring and emergency alerts. Feeding the babies From the robot milker to the robot feeder in the calf nursery. Why go robotic?...

...introduction to this album. Coal formation Designing a system of mining to suit the split seams in the Northumberland coal field. Analysing the small detail reveals how it was formed. Open cast mines A fault is an underground hazard. By drilling a series boreholes, miners start the safe development of an open cast mine. Oil in sand and shale How to get crude oil from the...