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Reviewing science funding
Science, Maths & Technology

Reviewing science funding

...double counting money from overseas aid, meaning that a portion of UK research may be eschewed towards the funding priorities of the Department for International Development. Worthy goals, no doubt, but does this support the needs of the domestic economy? There’s also the question of how Britain’s genuinely strong tradition of scientific discoveries gets translated...
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What might the Trump presidency be like?
Society, Politics & Law

What might the Trump presidency be like?

...doubled down on his pursuit of a core white vote and eschewed any serious appeals to minorities. But on a structural level, Trump’s victory is every bit of a piece with the way American politics now works. There’s abundant evidence that the choices of the US electorate are increasingly shaped by demographics, but there are underlying cultural dynamics at work too....
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What's in store for Angela Merkel's fourth term?
Society, Politics & Law

What's in store for Angela Merkel's fourth term?

...doubled its tally of the last election. Forming a government The new government will need to control 316 seats in the parliament to achieve the majority needed to take office. While probably technically possible, a continuation of the current Grand Coalition (GroKo) between CDU/CSU and SPD now seems unlikely. Having sent mixed messages before the election, the SPD...
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Flame cutting
Science, Maths & Technology

Flame cutting

...double U-butt welding of thick plate, can be produced using the “Longcave” technique. Material thickness depends on nozzle design, oxygen pressure and material composition, but is typically 1.5–50 mm. Thicknesses as small as 0.75 mm and as large 2500 mm have been successfully flame cut. Kerf widths depend on thickness of material and diameter of cutting jet, but are...
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Superplastic forming
Science, Maths & Technology

Superplastic forming

...double-domed hydraulic press, with built-in die heaters in the domes. Air pressure applied to expand sheet into close contact with die. [Diagrams to demonstrate Superplastic forming (see article)] [Diagrams to demonstrate Superplastic forming (see article)] ​Female drape forming: Blank coated with releasing agent, clamped over tray containing male mould and heated to...
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What is the pension triple lock, and how has it become an election issue?
Money & Business

What is the pension triple lock, and how has it become an election issue?

...proposals on the table – for example, removing the 2.5% guarantee to leave a double-lock, linking only to earnings (possibly averaged over several years to smooth out ups and downs) or reverting just to price indexation. For pensioners, the see-saw may be on a down-stroke once again. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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After Manchester: The strength of the city
Digital & Computing

After Manchester: The strength of the city

...double bed, sofas and tea pls contact if you need any help x — Alix Long (@long_alix) May 22, 2017 People also offered their phone chargers so anyone with a flat battery could recharge to let their friends and family know they were safe. I live 5 mins from the Manchester Arena. I have sofa bed, food/drink and phone chargers if anyone needs any help #roomformanchester...
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Social mobility isn’t just about 18-year-olds: adults need life chances too
Society, Politics & Law

Social mobility isn’t just about 18-year-olds: adults need life chances too

...double the number of students from disadvantaged backgrounds entering higher education by 2020. David Cameron has signalled an all-out attack on poverty and has thrown down the gauntlet to universities to deliver on social justice. He will be aware that many universities already have a proud history of widening participation to students from groups traditionally...
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