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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
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
Studying mammals: Plant predators
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: Plant predators

...energy source for the process that combines water (taken up through their roots) and carbon dioxide (taken in from the air through pores, called stomata, in their leaves) to make sugars. Plants can use these sugars, together with minerals which are dissolved in the water in the soil, as the raw materials for all the other types of molecule that the plant needs for its...
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...
Community Social Care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Community Social Care

...energy advisers and projects in place to combat the problems that arise Fuel Poverty: Jackie's story The personal account of fuel poverty and debt experienced by advice worker Jacqueline Carlin Fuel Poverty: Florence's story Personal accounts detailed by sufferers of fuel poverty and the various government schemes developed to combat the issues raised Bedfordshire MENCAP...
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