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...introduction to this album. Overview of the Orogenic Belt The three main components of the Orogenic Belt; Lewisian gneisses, Torridonian sandstone and sediments laid down from Cambrian times. A history of movement Evidence that the Moine Thrust is the result of frictional sliding. Ductility of the Structures The ductility of structures of rocks from the Dalradian...

...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. 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...

...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...