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Science, Maths & Technology
Hyper Evolution: Rise of the Robots
Could machines built to enhance our lives one day become our greatest rivals?
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What do volcanoes tell us about the possibility of life on Mars?
Discoveries of volcanoes on the surface of the Red Planet suggests that life could once have been supported there. Dave Rothery explains how.
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The technology of crime control
How big an impact does CCTV have on your life? This free course, The technology of crime control, provides the opportunity to listen to an argument surrounding the purpose, efficacy and regulation of CCTV. Is it there for crime control or is Big Brother really watching?
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