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Thermal spraying (Hardfacing)
Science, Maths & Technology

Thermal spraying (Hardfacing)

...open arc; submerged arc; shielded metal arc; plasma spray; plasma-transferred arc [Images to demonstrate 'Thermal spraying (Hardfacing)' - see article] Manufacture: An alternative to electroplating, electroless plating and surface hardening processes, used for repair and maintenance of components and to provide wear-, heat- and corrosion-resistance. Production parameters...
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Clean Brexit, Dirty Brexit: Is this the last exit before armageddon?
Nature & Environment

Clean Brexit, Dirty Brexit: Is this the last exit before armageddon?

...opens up for the government to implement even more stringent restrictions on pollution, having lost the excuse that such issues are safely decided at a European level. We are at a crossroads. We can chose Clean Brexit, a country where people democratically opt into environmental regulation, enhancing the potential to become a world leader in sustainable energy. Or we can...
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Lighting the Industrial Revolution
History & The Arts

Lighting the Industrial Revolution

...open flame of the gaslight, especially in the often hazardous atmospheres of factories. Distribution networks were gradually expanded, the electricity being provided by coal-powered generators. In the 20th century, the gas discharge lamp was invented and most recently, halogen tungsten lamps and LEDs (light emitting diodes). The latter promise much more efficient...
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Two kings, two very different coronations
History & The Arts

Two kings, two very different coronations

...Open University’s History courses. [The Royal Coronation of H.M. King George IV]The Royal Coronation of H.M. King George IVShow descriptionWestminster abbey during the coronation of George IV, George IV is seated on a raised platform with spectators surrounding him. Although coronation ceremonies are characterised by tradition, they are also important opportunities for...
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Messaging apps – paying attention and timing it right
Languages

Messaging apps – paying attention and timing it right

...Open University's English courses. A lot has been written about the ‘attention economy’ – the way that social media companies, businesses and advertisers compete to gain people’s attention in order to boost sales. They do this because otherwise their message or product gets lost in the overwhelming amount of information that circulates on the internet. [Three...
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How juror bias can be tackled to ensure fairer trials
Society, Politics & Law

How juror bias can be tackled to ensure fairer trials

...Open University's Law courses. A microcosm of society, the jury room has always fascinated people: a variety of individuals from different backgrounds all working together to make a judgement on the fate of an individual. These judgements are some of the biggest decisions a person will face in their lifetime, and can have serious consequences for both individuals on trial...
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Astronomers think they’ve just spotted an ‘invisible’ black hole for the first time
Science, Maths & Technology

Astronomers think they’ve just spotted an ‘invisible’ black hole for the first time

...Open University's Adam McMaster, an astronomy PhD student, and Prof. Andrew Norton tell us about the different observations scientists made to find an invisible black hole...Astronomers famously snapped the first ever direct image of a black hole in 2019, thanks to material glowing in its presence. But many black holes are actually near impossible to detect. Now another...
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How COVID-19 challenges our notion of a good death
Health, Sports & Psychology

How COVID-19 challenges our notion of a good death

...Open University, explores why death from coronavirus is not the type of death we expect...The news of deaths related to COVID-19 both in the UK and globally is our current daily reality. You may even be reading them with your morning coffee and afternoon tea. This article is one of them. The current COVID-19 pandemic has brought death to the forefront, challenging...
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