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95How to generate Electricity
An introduction to the theory of generating electricity followed by a brief summary of some of the viable ways of generating electricity on a commercial scale.
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89Equal Temperament Guitar Tuning
Guitarists need to understand Equal Temperament, or at least the basis of it. Why? Because their instrument is fretted for Equal Temperament and the strings have to be tuned accordingly.
28 comments85What Science Is (and what it is not)
This introduction to Science was intended mainly for teenagers considering a career in Science. The aim was to provide, by illustration, the definition of Science that is so often lacking from single subject text books.
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79Black Holes - Space Game
I invented the Black Holes game some years ago out of fascination with that strangest of cosmic phenomena. Black Holes is a strategy game, not hard to learn, but extremely hard to play well. It should appeal...
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89Bloody Mary - Mary Tudor
Mary Tudor's story begins with King Henry VIII of England. Mary was Henry's eldest child, born to Catherine, the first of his six wives. Mary's brief reign was one of blood & terror.
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75Conviviality in the Modern World - Ivan Illich Revisited
Ivan D. Illich died in 2002, age 76. Austrian born, he was an academic, a philosopher, an anarchist, a sociologist, a catholic priest, an activist, a reformer, and for many, an inspiration and source of hope....
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81How to Make a Car More Fuel-Efficient - External Factors.
In this hub, I am going to give scientific advice on fuel economy. I leave it to individual car owners to work out how (or whether) to apply my suggestions. For now, I will only consider external factors.
15 comments84Freedom from Belief - Religious and Scientific 'Truth'
It is possible, desirable and liberating to dispense with belief. This is not a new thesis. Bertrand Russell, one of the most quotable of philosophers, said "I do not believe in belief". Nor do I.
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81Transferable Skills Training for Engineers
This article is not about turning students into engineers. It is about training established engineers in "soft" workplace skills such as communication, negotiation, team-working etc.
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83Tontine - What is a Tontine?
TONTINE, a new 'reality show', will hit the U.S. in 2008, and will boast the biggest ever cash prize, $10,000,000, to be awarded to the sole survivor after 100 days of physical and emotional trials.The...
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