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Egypt

The Arab Republic of Egypt is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia by a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula.

Iraq

Iraq, in west Asia, is bordered by Turkey to the north, Iran to the east, Kuwait to the southeast, Saudi Arabia to the south, Jordan to the southwest and Syria to the west.

Jordan

Jordan is an Arab country in Western Asia, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and the east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and Israel and Palestine (West Bank) to the west. The country has a small coastline to the Red Sea in its extreme south-west, but is otherwise landlocked. It is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe.

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How Hollywood portrays the real physics of espionage

MI6’s gadgetmaster, known only as Q, and his innovative gizmos have long been a staple of the Bond series. Rocket belts, lasers hidden in wristwatches, and stun-guns concealed in mobile phones have been used to help 007 out of some tight spots when on Her Majesty’s secret service.

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Interstellar technology throws light on spinning black holes

The team responsible for the Oscar-nominated visual effects at the centre of Christopher Nolan’s epic, Interstellar, have turned science fiction into science fact by providing new insights into the powerful effects of black holes.

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Laser “ruler” technique holds promise for hunting exoplanets

The hunt for Earth-like planets around distant stars could soon become a lot easier thanks to a technique developed by researchers in Germany.

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Physics institute calls for volunteers to mentor teachers in Ghana

The Madrinha Trust is a small charity which tries to make a difference to the lives of young people in the developing world through providing mentors to offer them support and advice in a long-term, though long-distance, relationship

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Working at the National Chemical Emergency Centre

Chemistry World visited the National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC) in Oxfordshire, UK to find out about the work they do, what it’s like to work there, the application process for getting a job there, and the training they give their employees.

Source:  Chemistry World

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Wren Library, Trinity, Cambridge

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Suzzallo Library, Washington

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Mansueto Library, Chicago

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Linderman Library, Lehigh, PA

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  • Wren Library, Trinity, Cambridge

  • Suzzallo Library, Washington

  • Mansueto Library, Chicago

  • Linderman Library, Lehigh, PA

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California wildfires set records and it’s most damaging we’ve ever seen

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California is bracing for another dangerously warm weekend, with dry winds, parched vegetation, and triple-digit temperatures threatening to ignite new fires and complicating containment efforts in an embattled state.

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