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Metals in medicine
Science, Maths & Technology

Metals in medicine

...energy of the radiation concerned. In which part of the electromagnetic spectrum are X-rays found? X-rays, with wavelengths in the range 0.01–10 nm, are higher energy than ultraviolet, but lower energy than gamma radiation. As X-rays pass through matter they may: go straight through unimpeded be absorbed be scattered and carry on in a slightly different direction....
Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Climate change
Nature & Environment

Climate change

...energy that comes from the Sun and the rate at which the planet returns that energy into space. We will also discuss the natural greenhouse effect, and how this contributes to a balanced global climate. We will then go on to consider the human impact on the atmosphere, including the impact of industrialisation, other sources of greenhouse gases that are connected to...
Level 2: Intermediate 18 hrs
Supporting female performance in sport and fitness Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting female performance in sport and fitness

...energy’ and ‘culture and environment’.] Figure 3 What to consider when training female athletes. Activity 2 What if? Timing: Allow about 15 minutes Consider how much more progress would have been made if women and coaches had understood the elements outlined in Figure 3 which represents the contents of this course. Discussion While it is difficult to fully assess...
Forensic science and fingerprints
Health, Sports & Psychology

Forensic science and fingerprints

...energy in the form of waves that have both electrical and magnetic properties. The electromagnetic spectrum covers a continuous range of wavelengths. The energy of electromagnetic radiation depends on the wavelength of the radiation. The shorter the wavelength, the higher the energy associated with that radiation. Figure 5 illustrates the range of the electromagnetic...
Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Rotary Forging, General Forging Machine (GFM) and Swaging
Science, Maths & Technology

Rotary Forging, General Forging Machine (GFM) and Swaging

...energy and labour savings compared with conventional forging. [Diagram to demonstrate 'Rotary forging, General forging machine (GFM) and Swaging' see article] Materials: Can rotary forge or swage most forgeable materials. Some “difficult-to-forge” materials by conventional techniques can be rotary forged or swaged because of the prevention of tensile forces that would...
World Bipolar Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Bipolar Day

...energy levels. Someone with bipolar can have long or short periods of stability, but can then move into a deep depression or into a high, when they might experience hypomania, mania or psychosis. Understanding bipolar To help explain the condition, Bipolar UK uses a Mood Scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being low and 10 being high. For most people without bipolar, on their...
What is testosterone?
Nature & Environment

What is testosterone?

...energy levels and general sense of well-being. [Testosterone [Image: Linden Tea under CC-BY-NC-ND licence]] Testosterone in a bottle. The testosterone molecule’s structure is C19H28O2. It’s a member of the steroid compounds, of which the cholesterol molecule is also a member. In fact, the testosterone molecule is a shortened version of the cholesterol molecule...
Astronomy
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomy

...energy of black holes. What Causes Jets? What goes on deep in the centre of galaxies? Revealing the power source for stars and galactic jets. The Expanding Universe Russell Stannard uses simple analogies to explain difficult concepts. The expansion of space, and the cosmological red-shift, or doppler shift. Geometry of the Universe Russell Stannard explains why standard...
Audio 1 hr 21 mins