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Tuning Fork | Old London Instrument | Spritual Music with Relaxing Sound
The invention of the tuning fork: The tuning fork was invented in 1711 by John Shore, trumpeter and lutenist to H. Purcell and G.F. Händel in London. A picture of Händel’s own tuning fork, probably the oldest tuning fork in … Continue reading
What’s Happening (And Not Happening) With Hyperloop | Answers With Joe
People have been talking about Hyperloop for years now, but what’s actually happening with this proposed 5th form of transportation? Turns out there’s a lot. And… not much. I’ll explain.
BBC Radio 4 – 39 Ways to Save the Planet, Chilling Food
A fresh way to keep food cool and cut food waste. Chilled lorries are the backbone of our food distribution system, keeping our pork pies and hummus safe and fresh on route to the supermarket. The problem for our air … Continue reading
Gravity Energy Storage : A very uplifting technology!
Gravity energy storage is not actually a new concept. We’ve been doing it with pumped hydro for more than a century. But that’s very expensive to build and needs an awful lot of space. Now though, two new companies have … Continue reading
6 big ethical questions about the future of AI
Artificial intelligence is all around us … and the future will only bring more of it. How can we ensure the AI systems we build are responsible, safe and sustainable? Ethical AI expert Genevieve Bell shares six framing questions to … Continue reading
Maya Math
J&P Voelkel demonstrate Maya math – addition & subtraction.
WHAT IT TAKES TO LIGHT A STAR
Ten years ago, in the summer of 2010, construction work began on one of the largest international science projects in the world. ITER is first and foremost about science. It is about observing and understanding the physics of a burning … Continue reading
Iceberg on collision course with South Georgia
The giant A-68A iceberg could strike land this month – wreaking havoc near the waters of the South Georgia Island. Since its ‘birth’ in 2017, the iceberg has travelled thousands of kilometres from the Larsen C ice shelf, in Antarctica, … Continue reading
Fossil free steel. Another giant step towards net carbon zero?
Steel has become an essential material in our modern world. But the steel making industry is responsible for 7% of all global greenhouse gas emissions. That has to be reduced by at least 60% by 2050 if we are to … Continue reading
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