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COI synopsis: A speedy new way of getting around in the seventies. It’s a cross between a catamaran and a hovercraft. Unique design and new principles make this boat a must for speed-lovers.
COI synopsis: A suspension bridge buckling and twisting till it collapses demonstrates one of the more spectacularly catastrophic results of stress in metals... but more frequently the effects of stress...
COI synopsis: Similar in principle to the cartridge of a record player this device assesses a metal’s hardness by forcing a diamond to indent the surface and measuring the voltage generated.
COI synopsis: Radioactive isotopes injected into the body tend to concentrate in diseased areas of the internal organs. Scinticamera photographs these concentrations of radioactivity, aiding detection and...
COI synopsis: Oysters, traditional titivations for the wealthy, are rich in protein. A far-sighted frozen-food firm saw a potential market and applied factory farming techniques. They’re hoping the oysters...
COI synopsis: When a shuttle went amok up at the mill a dagger was hastily plunged into the frog: a crude mechanical way of stopping a loom in a hurry, and a terrible strain on its components. An...
COI synopsis: A laser beam of red light which penetrates through fog provides an excellent beacon for the ship or aircraft pilot.
COI synopsis: Designed for cancer patients who need a continuous infusion of drugs into an artery, this infuser allows them to live virtually normal lives. In appearance a small metal cylinder, containing a...
COI synopsis: Designed to remove oil from polluted rivers this small tank can skim off up to two and three-quarters tons of oil per hour. The initials stand for self-levelling unit for removing pollution,...
COI synopsis: A Glasgow hospital is using a new technique to treat severe burns. It’s a water bath, which takes the agony out of the treatment during the initial critical period.
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