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What should we watch out for as Trump meets Xi?
Society, Politics & Law

What should we watch out for as Trump meets Xi?

...free trade principles that have made the U.S. one of the richest countries in the world. Who will ‘win’? Another potential pitfall for Trump is that the search for a perceived “victory” in the negotiations – something the president typically prizes above all else – is actually more likely to favor Xi. This is because Xi’s grip on power is such that he does...
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Why we’re mapping a million trees and more!
Nature & Environment

Why we’re mapping a million trees and more!

...courses and qualifications Trees have been in the news a lot recently with political parties trying to outdo each other on tree planting pledges. As the climate crisis has risen up the political agenda, trees and tree planting have been recognised as an important response since they take up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as they grow. A recent study [1] found that a...
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Plasma arc cutting
Science, Maths & Technology

Plasma arc cutting

...free electrons and positive ions. The plasma arc, which can reach temperatures of up to 28,000°C, is transferred to the workpiece, which is usually positive, where it “blows away” the molten metal. Energies of approximately 10kWh m-3 and thermal efficiencies of 85–90% can be achieved. There are three commonly used plasma systems. Manufacture An alternative to flame...
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Starting your small business
Money & Business

Starting your small business

...course is suitable for anyone who has set up a business recently or who is thinking about setting up a small new business, or becoming self-employed...Starting your small business is an introductory course for anyone who has recently set up a business or anyone who is thinking of setting up a small business or becoming self-employed. The course covers topics including...
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Supporting your studies with assistive technology
Education & Development

Supporting your studies with assistive technology

...symptoms or condition. [AbilityNet guides] Tools and resources Diversity and Ability offer a free guide to tools and resources available. Search or use the filters to find the tools to suit your needs. [Diversity and Ability resources] [university ready - white back ] This resource is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage....
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What are the connections between music and memory?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What are the connections between music and memory?

...area of mental health. Find out how much you know! Select to begin the interactive... [Music and memory interactive image] Click on the image above to launch the interactive music and memory feature. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari....
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Are you a focused driver?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Are you a focused driver?

...up your sound and select here to begin. [Inattention blindness launch] Click on the image above to find out if you're a focused driver. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Try our interactive test to see if you're a distracted driver...
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No sex please, we're British!
Health, Sports & Psychology

No sex please, we're British!

...we're British! Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Mae'r adnodd yma hefyd ar gael yn Gymraeg. | This resource is also available in Welsh. If you want to learn more about the research behind this interactive, check out www.natsal.ac.uk....
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