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Taking metal to extremes

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Taking metal to extremes. DR ALEXANDER (SANDY) KNOWLES AND HIS TEAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM , IN THE UK, ARE SEARCHING FOR METALS THAT CAN WITHSTAND THE EXTREME TEMPERATURES INSIDE NUCLEAR FUSION REACTORS. ALLOY – a metal made from a combination of multiples elements. Published: July 19, 2022.

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Fresh Food, Dance Class, and Nap Mats: What's Lost Without Federal Money for Child Care

ED Surge

If indeed someone is out, Gale will be the one to step in and take over that classroom at the child care center she owns and runs. It’s 5 a.m. and Tiffany Gale is up, as she is every morning, and the first thing she does is check to see if any of her child care staff have called out sick. Tiffany Gale and children at her child care center.

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Living in a material world: the importance of materials science and engineering

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ALLOY — a metallic material made of two or more elements. CERAMIC — a material made by heating inorganic non-metallic components, such as clays. Most materials we use can be categorised into one of three categories – metals, ceramics or polymers. Living in a material world: the importance of materials science and engineering.

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Modelling mines: how can a new 3D modelling platform make mining more sustainable and be part of the solution to climate change?

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Many low-carbon technologies, such as electric cars and solar panels, rely on metals that need to be dug out of the ground. Metals such as lithium, cobalt, copper and nickel are vital components of many low-carbon technologies. Do you think of black and white photos of tired looking men covered head to toe in dirt?

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Could computer programs match the abilities of our brains?

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) – systems that can take in data from their surroundings and use it to take action to achieve their goals, without any input from programmers. Computer programs that can perform these actions as well as us are extremely useful, but very challenging to build. WHAT ARE NEURAL NETWORKS?

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Uncover the Magic of Chemistry with Our Captivating Chemistry Element Set

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Whether you’re a student, a teacher, or simply a chemistry enthusiast, this set is perfect for igniting your passion for chemistry and taking your understanding to the next level. Look no further than the chemistry element set! So get ready to unleash your curiosity and embark on an exciting journey with the chemistry element set!

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Solar Flares – Can They Harm Humans? Effects of Solar Flares on Humans

Smore Science

The result is the Sun spitting out a huge number of particles at extreme speeds which are solar flares! Solar Flares A through C are relatively weak, with M-Flares meaning “moderate” and X-Flares being “eXtreme.” The Earth is full of magnetic liquid metal, which effectively makes Earth one gigantic magnet!

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