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...introduction: Introduction - This course looks at metagenomics and its applications. Metagenomics studies the genetic material collected directly from the environment, allowing scientists to analyse all the living organisms present in a sample without the need for seeing them or growing them in a laboratory. By examining DNA or RNA from places such as soil, water, air, or...

...Introduction to Planetary Protection: Introduction - We are witnessing a transformation in humanity’s relationship with space. The early decades of the space age were dominated by government-funded, space agency-led exploration programmes and satellite launches for societal need. You will already be familiar with the use of the local space environment for...

...They will explain why Mercury has them baffled and excited, and talk about how they got involved and the special nature of working in a multinational team. You will also meet some of those responsible for building BepiColombo’s X-ray spectrometer, the project’s UK-led instrument. We also show you how to watch a transit of Mercury safely (without damaging your eyes)....

...Introduction to computational thinking, and encounter some applications of computational thinking in various disciplines, ranging from biology and physics to economics and sport science...You will learn about algorithms and abstraction in this free course, Introduction to computational thinking, and encounter some applications of computational thinking in various...

...Introduction to quantum computing: Introduction - Quantum computing is a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of physics, mathematics, and computer science. Unlike classical computing, which relies on bits as units of information, quantum computing leverages the principles of quantum mechanics – such as superposition and entanglement – to solve certain...

...introduction of live streaming platforms like Twitch and the professionalisation of leagues for games such as League of Legends and Dota 2 firmly established esports as a major form of entertainment, attracting millions of viewers and substantial prize pools. One of the first recorded competitive gaming events took place in 1972 at Stanford University, where students...