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Science, Maths & Technology
Could Brexit allow the UK to drop the ban on cloning?
Human cloning is currently banned under EU law. Brexit should allow the UK to dump this rule, believes Hugh McLachlan.
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Digital & Computing
China and the internet
John Perry Barlow's experiences suggest some in China are wary of the rapid change promised by the internet - but that doesn't mean it's a nation closed to innovation.
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Science, Maths & Technology
John Perry Barlow: An Appreciation
John Perry Barlow, who died on February 7th, helped shape how we think about digital rights. Here, the OU's Mike Richards introduces a short obituary by John's friend, Cory Doctorow.
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Nature & Environment
Information blackout at the Council of Europe?
The Council of Europe's crucial activities come with a deep responsibility to ensure public access to its historic decision-making. Unfortunately, this has been sadly lacking for a number of years.
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Nature & Environment
Climate change is triple risk to Europe
New studies confirm climate change’s triple risk to Europe. The heat is on, lives are at risk and the floods are arriving earlier.
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Nature & Environment
Canada & UK launch coal phaseout plan
At the UN climate summit, a group of countries has undertaken to end the use and the financing of coal.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Perceptions of corruption
Economic injustice takes many forms. Watch this video to find out just how widespread it is and how we can combat it
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Science, Maths & Technology
Single point cutting
A mechanical machining process where a tool with a single sharp cutting edge is used to remove material from the workpiece.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Flame cutting
A stream of high purity oxygen is directed onto a small pre-heated area on the surface of the workpiece, igniting the metal and oxidising it, removing material and creating the kerf.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Plasma arc cutting
An electrical arc is formed between the plasma torch (-ve) and the workpiece (+ve). Plasma passes through a constricting fine bore nozzle, creating a high velocity, high-temperature jet of plasma that transfers the arc to the workpiece, melting away material to form the kerf.
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Nature & Environment
How is the IPCC helping scientists talk about climate change?
Climate change is about massive narrative and minute details. How can scientists help the wider public understand the changing planet?
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Science, Maths & Technology
Building Stories
Meet the architects and explore the stories behind some of Britain's most iconic buildings.