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Citizen science and the data avalanche
Science, Maths & Technology

Citizen science and the data avalanche

...work out why clumpy galaxies have gradually disappeared, and Radio Galaxy Zoo LOFAR, which aims to sort through the state of the art radio data and identify supermassive black holes and starforming galaxies. We are also part of the new REINFORCE collaboration, who will be creating several more citizen science experiments in physics, astronomy and geoscience. In every...
What was The Schlieffen Plan?
History & The Arts

What was The Schlieffen Plan?

...work? There were a number of shortcomings associated with the plan. It imposed severe restrictions on the possibility of finding a diplomatic solution to the July Crisis, because of its narrow time-frame for the initial deployment of troops. The escalation of the crisis to full-scale war was in no small measure due to Germany’s war plans. But more importantly, it...
Sand casting
Science, Maths & Technology

Sand casting

...work inaccuracies. The sand is not easily recycled. Materials: Most metals and alloys (except the reactive and refractory metals such as titanium and tungsten), can be sand cast in air. Cast irons (Fe/1.5–4.5%C) are cast at 1200–1480 ˚C. Grey cast irons contain flake graphite particles, which give good vibration properties. This is to the detriment of strength and...
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What does scientific evidence tell us about making our homes energy efficient?
Money & Business

What does scientific evidence tell us about making our homes energy efficient?

...work by my colleagues and I found older thermostats can easily vary by up to 2°C, meaning we could actually be heating our homes to anything between 19°C and 23°C. If we consider the Energy Savings Trust’s advice that reducing home temperature by 1°C could save 10% on heating bills, then this discrepancy has implications. Often, when a home is made more energy...
Twin Town and Welsh cinema in the late 1990s
History & The Arts

Twin Town and Welsh cinema in the late 1990s

...Planet 126, December–January. Perrins, D. (2000) ‘This town ain’t big enough for the both of us’ in Blandford, S. (ed.) Wales on Screen, Bridgend, Seren. Evans, M (2002) 'Looking Forward, Looking Back' in Thomas, E. Selected Work, ’95 – ’98, Cardigan, Parthian. French, P. (1999) ‘Something for the weekend’, The Observer, 6 June. Learn more with OpenLearn...
Why Rosetta is the greatest space mission of our lifetime
Science, Maths & Technology

Why Rosetta is the greatest space mission of our lifetime

...work is coming to fruition. Rosetta has now reached the bizarrely shaped rubber-duck comet and it has spent three months mapping its surface in the hope of finding a suitable spot to place its Philae lander. This is a huge feat in itself. It is the first time a spacecraft has entered into orbit around a comet, which is a celestial body with almost no gravity. The images...
So, what is this EU referendum everybody is talking about?
Society, Politics & Law

So, what is this EU referendum everybody is talking about?

...the question amongst themselves. What do you think about the EU referendum? Is it much ado about nothing? Post your thoughts in the comments section below. Relevant links: David Cameron's EU Speech David Cameron's letter to the European Council President Referendum Timeline European Union - How the EU Works - Facts and Figures - The Economy EU Budget in My Country - UK...
Calculating your carbon footprint
Nature & Environment

Calculating your carbon footprint

...lifestyle and technical changes, but because their choices send signals to government and industry, as do political actions such as campaigning and voting on environmental issues. Study a free course This resource is part of the Supporting hybrid working and digital transformation collection, made possible by the Higher Educational Funding Council for Wales. [HEFCW logo]...