Often, people of the 21st century consider effective medicine to be a recent development. Horrified by tails of leeches, bleeding, amputation and sham tonics, it’s easy to imagine that life in all previous eras was grim and, often, dangerous. But while the medical advances of the last hundred years have dramatically improved the options available… Continue reading Ancient Pills Recovered From Shipwreck – Chemical Analysis Reveals Natural Medicine
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Machines: An Evolution In Precision Engineering
Since the industrial revolution, British engineering has gone on in leaps and bounds and new developments are constantly happening in order to keep up with our 21st century demands. In this technological age and with the current climate, there is no room for mistakes and productivity needs to be at its highest so that this… Continue reading Machines: An Evolution In Precision Engineering
So, What Did We Get From Healthcare's Rising Costs?
The cost of health care in the last 50 years has risen from 5.2% of GDP in 1960 to over 16% of GDP in 2010. (Roughly, triple.) So, what did we get for this increase? First, we get eight more years. Life expectancy rose from 69.9 to 77.9 years. Quality of life has also improved.… Continue reading So, What Did We Get From Healthcare's Rising Costs?
Cool And Quirky Things Made Out Of Wood
Image by: Jean Pichot Woodworking is one of the oldest trades of all time. It dates back thousands of years and requires dedication, skill and precision. In the hands of a professional, the end result can produce items of astonishing beauty and incredible craftsmanship. Woodwork is also something the majority of us are taught at… Continue reading Cool And Quirky Things Made Out Of Wood
Is The Digital Divide Narrowing?
In the 21st century, the Internet seems ubiquitous. After all, it’s always on and you’re always connected. Even when away from home or the office, you likely have Internet access in the palm of your hand thanks to the popularity of smartphones and the relative affordability of data plans. However, a digital divide exists. What… Continue reading Is The Digital Divide Narrowing?
Steam Power – Not Such A Difficult Link To Make?
Steam has been used for centuries to power heavy industry, explore the world and build empires. The very earliest steam engines were around in the Roman era, although the Romans didn’t realise that this novelty technology could be used to start up an industrial revolution and accelerate history by about 1500 years. Steam power really… Continue reading Steam Power – Not Such A Difficult Link To Make?