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Axiforge process
Science, Maths & Technology

Axiforge process

...system) is attached to the main vertical ram. The heated billet is first deformed by the side rams, then the piercing punch is activated. Three-die system: [Diagram to demonstrate Axiforge process - see article] Four-die system: [Diagram to demonstrate Axiforge process - see article] Horizontal axis mode Split dies are mounted on the base of the press and the main ram,...
The science of nutrition and healthy eating Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of nutrition and healthy eating

...think your digestive system is, if we were to open you up and stretch it all out? SPEAKER 1 What, specifically my intestines? [LAUGHTER] Um, yeah, well I did hear you could stretch your intestines round the world, but I’m not sure if that is an accurate assumption. SPEAKER 6 I have no idea whatsoever. I know it’s quite long. SPEAKER 2 I don’t know, 3 metres? SPEAKER...
Ade Thomas - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Ade Thomas - Earth in Vision

...Think It’s All Islam. Prior to the BBC, he worked for World Television. Ade graduated from Cambridge University in the early 90s, where he was an early student of climate change. He then went on to help BBC Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman research his best-selling book The English. Transcript Earth in Vision Project My name is Ade Thomas and I am the founder of...
Energy resources: solar energy
Nature & Environment

Energy resources: solar energy

...system heats the atmosphere and contributes to setting winds and waves in motion. Of that reaching the Earth's surface, 70% falls on the sea, setting in motion ocean currents and a large proportion of the circulation of water vapour in the atmosphere because of evaporation from the ocean surface. The remainder falls on the land. Solar energy is redistributed through...
Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Space scientist: John Zarnecki
Science, Maths & Technology

Space scientist: John Zarnecki

...system evolve? These are the kind of questions that inspire John Zarnecki, Professor of Space Science in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at The Open University. In the course of his 30 year career, Zarnecki has taken part in several high profile space probe missions. In this album, he recalls the landing of the Huygens probe on Titan, explains why space has become...
Digital Nepal
Science, Maths & Technology

Digital Nepal

...systems to rural villages in Nepal. Telemedicine A look at how video conferencing provides medical support doctor's in Nepal, as it enables real-time communications. Educational divides This video focusses on the education system in Nepal and highlights several problems with it. Access to technology Focussing on how many areas of Nepal have limited access to technologies...
Audio 31 mins
Asteroids
Science, Maths & Technology

Asteroids

...system? Samuel Jackson, PhD student in The School of Physical Sciences digs into the research... [City lights - Central America. Elements of this image furnished by NASA] ​ Can a space rock from Costa Rica reveal the origin of water on Earth? Ross Findlay, a Cosmochemistry PhD Student in The School of Physical Sciences, explores different types of meteorites which have...
Article 15 mins
Postcards from the doctor: Spreading health care messages in India
Health, Sports & Psychology

Postcards from the doctor: Spreading health care messages in India

...system in India? One doctor found a low-tech approach works...High-tech hospitals are now commonplace in Indian cities. But they’re also expensive, putting them out of the reach of the poor. So one Indian doctor found an ultra low-tech approach to delivering health care: writing postcards. [Doctor Aaraveeti Ramayogaiah] Doctor Aaraveeti Ramayogaiah Over the course of...