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...Open University course MST121 Using mathematics... Mathematical models: from sundials to number engines A short introduction to this album. The sundial as a mathematical model An ancient mathematical tool to measure the daily and annual cycles of the earth around the sun. Reading the sky with the astrolabe How the Greeks invented a two dimensional astrolabe as a...

...Open University course TU100 My digital life... Nepal: Wireless network innovator Dr. Mahabir Pun explains how he brought internet connections and communication systems to rural villages in Nepal. Telemedicine A look at how video conferencing provides medical support doctor's in Nepal, as it enables real-time communications. Educational divides This video focusses on the...

...Open University course T209 Information and communication technologies: people and interactions... Cyborgs and cybernetics A short introduction to this album. What are cyborgs? Understanding cyborgs: Dr Manfred Clynes and Prof Kevin Warwick explain the fusion between technology and humanity. Cyclists as cyborgs How Prof Tim Perkins uses cybernetics to create an interface...

...Open University course T191 Personal and career development in engineering... Personal and career development in engineering A short introduction to this album. The Work and Background of a Female Automotive Engineer Penny Freeman, a professional automotive engineer, talks about her career in car and component manufacturing in the UK. Life as a Digital Communications...