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...family. Brothers and sisters may share features such as brown hair, that they also share with their biological parents, but in addition they have their own particular combination of characters that make them recognisable as individuals. For example, one sister may have blue eyes whilst her siblings have brown eyes; a brother may have curly hair whilst his siblings have...

...history response of non-linear systems large damping effects impact with plastic deformation. 5. Linear steady-state thermal capabilities homogeneous/non-homogeneous materials isotropic/orthotropic/anisotropic materials temperature-dependent material properties conduction isothermal boundaries convection heat fluxes internal heat generation. 6. Non-linear thermal...

...history. In developing countries, 50-90% of fuel used for such purposes comes from either wood or other plant biomass. However, wood is increasingly providing a fuel for electricity generation. The burning of wood is considered to be carbon neutral as it does not release more CO2 into the atmosphere than if the wood were to decompose naturally, although this CO2 is...

...history. BERNIE CLARK Ray Kurzweil estimates the next 100 years will bring a rate of change equal in impact to the last 20 000 years. PHIL PICTON Electronics is behind this rapid pace of change. It powers computers that allow us to design, communicate and investigate. ARMANDO MARINO The internet can connect us to friends and relatives anywhere on the planet. JEFF JOHNSON...