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3rd February 2026 – The Geography and Economics of American Railroads

Posted on January 13, 2026 by TerryG

The rail network in the USA is the longest in the world, although only half the length it once was.  The factors influencing the system’s development stretch from the Ice Age to the Wild West. Chicago became its most important … Continue reading →

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10th February 2025 – Using synchrotron radiation to design high performance materials – from the atomic structure to the finished product

Posted on September 1, 2024 by jrsee

We welcome Robert Cernik, Emeritus Professor, Materials Engineering, Manchester University, who will tell us about synchrotron radiation, and will describe diffraction and imaging methods and what they give you. He will also give us some real examples, from jet engines … Continue reading →

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10th June 2024 – Electric Flight

Posted on March 13, 2024 by TerryG

Are fans the solution to fuel-free flight? With flight responsible for 2% of global emissions and rising, solutions that can help air travel meet net zero are needed.  Doctor Robert Bolam from Wrexham University will talk about his research into … Continue reading →

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10th October 2022 – Electronics: the thinking inside the box

Posted on April 1, 2022 by TerryG

We are often told to “think outside the box” but what is thinking inside the box? Chris Rattray, a Printed Circuit Board Design Engineer will talk about taking ideas from concept though to the finished product. Electronics are everywhere from … Continue reading →

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