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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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Why cancer cells go to sleep: the mystery of cancer dormancy
Science, Maths & Technology

Why cancer cells go to sleep: the mystery of cancer dormancy

...system, which can eliminate most tumours. Second, they need to survive anti-cancer therapies, and, third, they need to invade distant organs and generate metastases. Cancer dormancy is essential to meet all these challenges. During the periods of dormancy, cancer cells reshape their genetic make-up and get ready for the next stage of progression. Without dormancy, cancer...
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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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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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Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST) Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST)

...system the user cannot be allowed to claim that they didn’t send a payment to a recipient after the bank has transferred the funds to the recipient’s account. Figure 3 illustrates the role of authentication and non-repudiation in the context of security; they form the basis for achieving the security goals [The CIA triad diagram is repeated here, with two boxes now...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The law-making process in England and Wales
Society, Politics & Law

The law-making process in England and Wales

...system operates. Section 8 of this course provides you with a further opportunity to learn about devolution and the developments that have taken place in Wales. It outlines the devolvement (transfer) of powers from the Westminster Parliament to the Welsh Assembly (The Senedd). As this course concentrates on England and Wales, the primary focus when dealing with devolution...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs