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Measure the speed of light with your microwave
Science, Maths & Technology

Measure the speed of light with your microwave

...physics equation which states the relationship between wave length, frequency and speed: wave speed = frequency x wavelength In the video the melt points on the chocolate are 6cm apart – which is half the wavelength – so the wavelength is 12cm. From the back of the microwave unit we have the frequency of the microwave: 2,450Mhz. So that means... speed of the wave = 12...
Nanotechnology: Good things come in small packages
Science, Maths & Technology

Nanotechnology: Good things come in small packages

...physics and material sciences. Its application in medicine constitute an emerging field of research with great focus to be given on nanoparticles use for cancer treatment. Nanotechnology offers a vital tool for researchers in cancer detection, diagnosis, prevention and therapy. Statistics for this disease show that at least 1 in 2 people in UK will develop it at some...
What is testosterone?
Nature & Environment

What is testosterone?

...physical characteristics, the release of testosterone is also associated with larger body bills, increased muscle mass and more and more bodily hair. But it’s also associated with some interesting psychological characteristics as well, and these include, greater aggression, more dominant behaviour, but also really interesting behaviour known as risk-taking. -End of...
Digital technologies and innovation in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Digital technologies and innovation in health and social care

...physical and mental health. Digital innovation in social care and social work explores how digital technology has made a difference, both to the social care sector and people living in their own communities. It also looks at how incorporating technology in the home and in community settings has a range of benefits to people's wellbeing and ability to maintain independence...
Philosophy and the Human Situation
History & The Arts

Philosophy and the Human Situation

...Physics professor Russell Stannard re-examines the claim he made 10 years ago about the way the universe seems mysteriously to have been geared up for producing life Faith and Reason Calvinist theologian Paul Helm argues that differences between one religion and another, or between some religion and no religion, can be rationally held Environmental Values Philosophy...
Why an autistic meltdown or shutdown is not a ‘tantrum’
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why an autistic meltdown or shutdown is not a ‘tantrum’

...physically and openly – the autistic person might find that they ‘freeze’ and instead ‘switch off’ from their surroundings that are overwhelming them. This can take many different forms: They may find having conversations with people very difficult during a shutdown and may go silent or very quiet. They may find that they crave stillness and predictability, but...
Rugby: A game of risk and reward
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rugby: A game of risk and reward

...physical skill level but also his psychological and social skills. For example, his decision making, concentration and attitude have all developed. Similarly, his confidence, and general maturity when talking to coaches and referees have carried forward into every aspect of his life. Despite this at the back of my mind is the knowledge that as he gets older and tackling...
Can being part of a team help break the pain barrier?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can being part of a team help break the pain barrier?

...physical conditioning. Unconscious processes involved in the body’s regulation of pain, and therefore performance, are influenced by the value that the athlete puts on the prize and on whether they perceive the environment as conducive and supportive for recovery. Other people may be the single most important environmental variable in this equation. The assurance of...