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Injected metal assembly (Liquid riveting)
Science, Maths & Technology

Injected metal assembly (Liquid riveting)

...simple joining/assembly technique where components are accurately positioned and metal is injected into the cavity between the components and a die, solidifying almost instantaneously. The join, which may be stronger than the component itself, depends on the mechanical locking action and shrinkage of the injected metal, not adhesion...[Images to demonstrate 'Injected...
What makes a great Christmas number one?
History & The Arts

What makes a great Christmas number one?

...simple four pitch refrain and ‘call and response’ device which involves the listener. Some take a melancholy slant on this theme, such as glam rock band Mud’s 1974 hit ‘Lonely this Christmas’, Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’ (1984) and The Pogues ‘Fairytale of New York’ (1987), number one in Ireland. Even ‘Killing in the Name’ will forever be linked with...
Stargazing on a budget
Science, Maths & Technology

Stargazing on a budget

...simple kit...[Watching the skies] Binoculars for beginners A sensible start for beginners might be to invest in a good pair of binoculars. These are much better value for money than the small telescopes found in catalogues and toy shops. You'll find binocular sizes are given as: magnification x diameter of objective lens. The smallest sets of binoculars, such as 7x20 or...
There is a biological reason why teenagers struggle to wake up early!
Health, Sports & Psychology

There is a biological reason why teenagers struggle to wake up early!

...simple in theory: starting times should be adjusted to reflect the fact that teenagers need later starts as they get older. But in practice, there are three major challenges: proving that early starts directly damage teenagers’ health, identifying the best starting time, and overcoming education officials’ reluctance to change traditional early starts. The US Centre...
Five reasons why you should care about mindfulness
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five reasons why you should care about mindfulness

...simple exercise. For this exercise you need to sit silently and pay attention to the sensations of your breathing, bringing your attention back to just focusing on the sensation of your breathing whenever the mind wanders (it sounds rather easy, but you’ll find it does take a bit of effort). See this NHS site for more details. 2: Mindfulness can help you manage...
Mistaken identity? Sharing experiences as a South Asian woman
Education & Development

Mistaken identity? Sharing experiences as a South Asian woman

...simple case of mistaken identity, no harm done, and I laughed it off, so they didn’t feel uncomfortable. I couldn’t help but wonder whether they had mixed me up with someone else because we’re both Brown women working at the same institution. Is this an example of a microaggression – a commonplace verbal, behavioural or environmental slight, which in this instance...
Dementia Awareness: What is dementia, and how can we reduce the risk?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dementia Awareness: What is dementia, and how can we reduce the risk?

...simple lifestyle choices that can help prevent the onset of dementia. Regular exercise - just 30 minutes of walking, swimming or everyday workouts such as housework are beneficial. Healthy diet - follow a mediterranean diet, avoid saturated fats and eat superfoods such as ginger and blueberries Mental stimulation - do some brain boosting activities; learn a new language,...
Telegram brief history. Stop
Digital & Computing

Telegram brief history. Stop

...code telegraph machine.] An antique Morse code telegraph machine The word 'telegram' may conjure up the image of a frayed yellowing document, containing a message about a now distant historical event, something with little connection to today's world. However, many of the myriad ways by which we now communicate can be seen as the telegram's direct descendants. In order to...