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Humans better at rapid change than we think
Nature & Environment

Humans better at rapid change than we think

...systems in Cuba. They even suggest that the eruption of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland in 2010, which halted northern European air travel overnight, prompted businesses and individuals to adapt almost instantly to the loss of a transport link previously thought indispensable. But while the authors argue that we need drastic change and need it now, they...
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Good Mock COP, Bad Mock COP
Education & Development

Good Mock COP, Bad Mock COP

...Systems at the Open University, live from the real COP26 negotiations.] Pupils were thrilled to hear from Dr Leslie Mabon, Lecturer in Environmental Systems at the Open University, live from the real COP26 negotiations. With the stage set, teams then set out their positions in opening statements to the conference. Teams took part in three rounds of negotiations, these...
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Emmy Noether: Bucking the historical trends
Science, Maths & Technology

Emmy Noether: Bucking the historical trends

...system we can always find a conserved quantity. This means that if, after some transformation, the system looks the same, then there must be some measurable quantity that does not change. Conserved quantities are common in physics, the most famous of which is energy, which cannot be created or destroyed. It is Noether's theorem that relates this conservation law to the...
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The secrets of the brain
Science, Maths & Technology

The secrets of the brain

...System] Cerebrospinal System The brain is surrounded by a protective liquid called cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, that acts as a cushion when we bang our head. This liquid is created in, and fills in, the cavities in the middle of the brain called ventricles. It also covers and protects the spinal cord. The brain is purposefully floating inside the skull, so its total...
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How have the Conservatives overtaken Labour for the British Indian vote?
Society, Politics & Law

How have the Conservatives overtaken Labour for the British Indian vote?

...system also puts him at odds with those British Hindus and Sikhs who object to politicians intervening on culturally sensitive issues. They have found the Conservatives to be more sympathetic to their concerns. Conservative charm offensive Following the election of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2014, the Conservative government has stepped up its Indian charm...
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The story of infection
Health, Sports & Psychology

The story of infection

...system is weak. And unfortunately, TB has taken advantage of infection with another pathogen: HIV – the virus that causes AIDS. One consequence of HIV is that it supresses the immune system. If an individual infected with HIV has dormant TB, then often active tuberculosis will follow; this co-infection has been a major reason why TB has taken hold and become much more...
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Electroplating
Science, Maths & Technology

Electroplating

...system which enables the jigs to be immersed in each tank for the appropriate length of time, and in the sequence necessary to achieve the required finish. The incorporation of programmable sequential controllers enables the process times to be modified as required for a wide variety of components, and the provision of overhead transporters on tracks provides a flexible...
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Plasma arc spraying
Science, Maths & Technology

Plasma arc spraying

...system is a “lathe” where the torch replaces the tool post. Automatic part handling and computer control of the torch can be used to improve the production rate and quality of the coating. Both processes are usually done in air, although the non-transferred arc process can be done under vacuum or inert gas for powders and/or components which oxidise readily. Processes...
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