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Primary science: supporting children’s learning
Education & Development

Primary science: supporting children’s learning

...Technological Education, vol. 19, no. 1, pp. 79–96 [Online]. Available at dx.doi.org/10.1080/02635140120046240 (Accessed 16 May 2016). Vosniadou, S., Ioannides, C., Dimitrakopoulou A. and Papademetriou, E. (2001) ‘Designing learning environments to promote conceptual change in science,’ Learning and Instruction, vol. 11, no. 4-5, pp. 381–419. Watts, D. (1998)...
What is Blockchain?
Digital & Computing

What is Blockchain?

...technologies work, and what do they do? Read the article to find the answers...A blockchain is a publicly shared immutable ledger, an append-only log of transactions that uses crypto-currency techniques to minimise any security risk. As shown in Figure 1, transactions are contained in blocks that are linked together through a series of hash pointers. Any tampering of a...
How do you become a digital artist?
History & The Arts

How do you become a digital artist?

...medium has added extra dimension to his existing work as well as acting as a tool for making new work. The Internet has broadened his profile as well as acting as a mini gallery, and has even led to the sale of some work. Although he feels that the art world has yet to dramatically change as a result of computers and technology, he is confident that it inevitably will....
Exploring the depth of the Antarctic ice sheet...
Nature & Environment

Exploring the depth of the Antarctic ice sheet...

...technology is yet to be developed to look beyond the thick ice. In this project, the aim is to use computer model and sophisticated statistical methods using the available observational information from a variety of sources to infer ice sheet interaction and stability. Further, future projections of the contribution of Antarctic ice sheet instability to global mean sea...
Archaeology: the science of investigation
Science, Maths & Technology

Archaeology: the science of investigation

...is required when cleaning artefacts. X-raying objects The importance of modern technology in the preservation of an artefact from an Iron Age burial at Sutton Hoo. The Portable Antiquities Scheme The success of the Portable Antiquities Scheme, which allows the mapping of coin finds by metal detector users and helps to build a more accurate picture of ancient Britain....
Earth's physical resources: renewable energy
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth's physical resources: renewable energy

...the photovoltaic schemes in operation in the UK and the rest of Europe. Wave and tidal energy Will wave energy eventually overtake wind power? A look at today's technology in operation and the offshore devices of the future. Geothermal energy How extreme heat occurs beneath the Earth's surface, and how aquifers and bore-holes can provide a valuable source of energy....
Environment: Lake Baikal
Nature & Environment

Environment: Lake Baikal

...Protecting the environment costs money. Treating the water Can technology save the day? Economy versus nature Is it possible for economic growth and environmental sustainability to co-exist? An alternative industry The Baikal water bottling plant as a more sustainable form of development. A precarious future Protecting the environment from the demands of economic growth...
The range of work with young people
Education & Development

The range of work with young people

...education or training related projects, those linked with arts or sport, and, importantly, the street. You might be aware of organisations that work with people of all ages but wish to acknowledge the particular contribution of young people. Alternatively, you may have experience of spending time with young people in a residential setting – with looked after children, a...