Pye Wacket was the codename for an experimental lenticular-form air-to-air missile developed by the Convair Division of the General Dynamics Corporation in 1957. Intended as a defensive missile for the B-70 Valkyrie Mach 3 bomber, the program saw extensive wind-tunnel testing and seemed promising; however the cancellation of the B-70 removed the requirement for the missile, and the project was cancelled. (Wikipedia).
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Making Machines Speak - with David Pye
Modern speech synthesisers can simulate human speech so perfectly that it's nearly indistinguishable from the real thing. In this clip from the 1985 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, David Pye demonstrates earlier versions of mechanical and electronic speech synthesisers. Subscribe for regular science v
From playlist Transmissions through Time
Checking the Weather Report in 1985 - Christmas Lectures with David Pye
Computers had come a long way by the 1980s. With only a few gadgets you could even get the weather report right to your computer screen without having to wait for the evening news. Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1985/communicating/computers?utm_source=
From playlist Highlights from the Christmas Lectures Archive
Synthesis Workshop: Demystifying the Soai Reaction with Dr. Soumitra Athavale (Episode 47)
In this Research Spotlight episode, we are joined by Dr. Soumitra Athavale, who takes us through his work on the Soai reaction. Parent reference: Athavale, S. V.; Simon, A.; Houk, K. N.; Denmark, S. E.; Nat. Chem. 2020, 12 , 412-423. Other references (in order of appearance): For a mast
From playlist Special Topics: Organometallics
Using Radar to Detect and Identify Movement - Christmas Lectures with David Pye
Radars can be used to detect and identify all sorts of moving objects. David Pye demonstrates a handheld one and also shows how birds and planes can be detected. Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1985/communicating/the-bionic-bat?utm_source=youtube&utm_me
From playlist Highlights from the Christmas Lectures Archive
What is Bandwidth? - Christmas Lectures with David Pye
How are signals transmitted and processed and what's the role of bandwidth within it? Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1985/communicating/no-man-is-an-island?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description David Pye gave the 1985 Christmas Lec
From playlist Highlights from the Christmas Lectures Archive
Optical Fiber Cables - Christmas Lectures with David Pye
In 1985, fiber optic cables were just starting to get widely adopted. David Pye shows the principles behind them and how old telephone cables were swapped out for new ones. Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1985/communicating/the-pace-of-technology?utm_so
From playlist Highlights from the Christmas Lectures Archive
Firefly Signalling - Christmas Lectures with David Pye
Fireflies use their bio-luminescence to communicate with each other to find a mate. And to lure unsuspecting prey with false signalling. Watch the full lecture:http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1985/communicating/animal-talk?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=descript
From playlist Highlights from the Christmas Lectures Archive
Using a Cell Phone in 1985 - with David Pye
The first commercially available mobile phone went on sale in 1984 – and cost around $4000. In this clip from the 1985 CHRISTMAS LECTURES 'Communicating', David Pye demonstrates the power of this (then) brand new technology on an unsuspecting member of the audience. Subscribe for regular s
From playlist Transmissions through Time
Review: The Edge of the World by Michael Pye
The Edge of the World: http://amzn.to/2DZJDjc (affiliate) Kindle: http://amzn.to/2Gz6S1U (affiliate) Support CaspianReport on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CaspianReport BAKU - The nations surrounding the North Sea have some of the best standards of living and they consistently score
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How Do Nerve Cells Carry Information? - Christmas Lectures with David Pye
What is action potential and how does it help nerves carry information, such as pain or pleasure signals? Watch the full lecture: http://www.rigb.org/christmas-lectures/watch/1985/communicating/the-integrated-body?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_term=description David Pye gave th
From playlist Highlights from the Christmas Lectures Archive
