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Supply chain sustainability
Money & Business

Supply chain sustainability

...energy used in production the pollution caused by the manufacturing process itself. Pollution from energy production Not just large traditional industries use lots of energy. For example, the information and communication technology (ICT) industry consumes massive amounts of power. However, in the absence of the large smoking chimneys that traditional industries have,...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Ever Wondered About... Hamburgers?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ever Wondered About... Hamburgers?

...energy. It wouldn’t have been easy to find back then, so if you did find some, it would be worth eating the lot. But now it’s a different story; fat is easy to get hold of, and most of us find it easy to eat too much. Why does ketchup stick to the sides of the bottle - and then suddenly shoot out in a big dollop? It’s down to what’s called thixotropy. Ketchup is...
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Article 5 mins
Does nanotechnology offer a better way of dealing with electronic waste?
Science, Maths & Technology

Does nanotechnology offer a better way of dealing with electronic waste?

...energy, especially when dealing with complex circuit boards with a variety of components. Smelting circuit boards is more economical and feasible,” says R. Parthasarathi, managing director of E-Parisara, one of India’s leading e-waste recycling companies. According to the United Nations University, the world produced 42 million tonnes of e-waste in 2014, with Asia...
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Article 5 mins
Can rugby be made safer - and still be rugby?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can rugby be made safer - and still be rugby?

...energy impact events in a game demonstrates the dynamic and physical nature of both rugby codes and helps explain the high level of attrition experienced by players. As players get bigger, train more intensively and get faster, the collisions are going to get harder. Sports administering bodies must therefore improve their management of collision events, particularly at...
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Article 5 mins
SMEs and Net Zero – challenges and opportunities
Money & Business

SMEs and Net Zero – challenges and opportunities

...energy, sourcing, reusing and recycling materials locally. There is no need to wait for another wave of high-tech innovation to save us, but we do need to invest substantial amounts in developing the necessary skills and knowledge so that we can implement (existing) technologies successfully. Secondly, we now have much more effective ways of engaging SMEs, including a...
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Article 10 mins
In your garden: Birds and nesting boxes
Nature & Environment

In your garden: Birds and nesting boxes

...energy to cool down rather than expending energy on growth. To keep the nesting box at the right temperature place it in a north or east facing position. This avoids excessive heat and can also help in keeping out the wind. To reduce the rain impact, make sure it is tilted forward slightly when you erect it, this avoids the rain getting into the box. The image to the...
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Article 5 mins
Friction welding
Science, Maths & Technology

Friction welding

...energy from a continuously running electric motor and (b) kinetic energy stored in a rotating flywheel. Production rates depend on number of welds per cycle, weld area, material and method of loading and unloading; typical rate 1–4 welds min-1. In-cycle upset removal, by shearing or turning, increases weld cycle by 5–20%, but may reduce overall costs, since it is...
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Article 10 mins
5 quick tips to boost your wellbeing
Education & Development

5 quick tips to boost your wellbeing

...energy and emotions, so creating a transitional routine can help us decompress as we switch from one to the next. This ‘airlock’ might involve a short walk, reading, having a coffee and chat, or simply finding a moment of calm. These activities help our brain process past events, dissolve negative feelings, and prepare us for what's next. They don’t need to take...
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Article 5 mins