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Ask the experts: Coronavirus fake news & medical terminology
Science, Maths & Technology

Ask the experts: Coronavirus fake news & medical terminology

...mathematical terms, how such modelling is being done, and its application to the situation in India. Click here. • If you are interested in the numbers around COVID-19, such as the meaning for the various terms, the modelling that's being used to obtain estimates, or the reliability of the statistics, then head over to ‘A statistician’s guide to coronavirus...
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The Speed of Extinct Organisms
Nature & Environment

The Speed of Extinct Organisms

...mathematical equation called the Alexander formula, which gives an estimate of speed. This formula assumes that the leg is kept absolutely straight. This is very unlikely, so variations of the formula have been produced to account for factors such as bending knees. Was T. rex actually a slow coach? An alternative approach for estimating speed in extinct organisms has...
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The importance of alternative household arrangements
Society, Politics & Law

The importance of alternative household arrangements

...podcasts on the Thinking Allowed website. Following the success of the series, Thinking Allowed are following it up with a special episode over the festive period which focuses on shared houses. This form of living arrangement differs from the extended families considered in the earlier episodes, in that the majority of people are not related to one another. Rather they...
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Sgwrsio am Brifysgol - podlediad am y profiad myfyrwyr go iawn
Education & Development

Sgwrsio am Brifysgol - podlediad am y profiad myfyrwyr go iawn

...Podcasts, Amazon Music, neu le bynnag yr ydych yn cael eich podlediadau. Os hoffech wrando arno nawr, cliciwch y dolenni isod. Pennod 1: A yw’r brifysgol yn addas i mi? Mae cymaint o bethau i’w hystyried y dyddiau hyn cyn penderfynu a yw bywyd prifysgol yn addas i chi. Yn y bennod gyntaf hon rydym yn trafod ystod o faterion a fydd efallai’n eich helpu chi i wneud y...
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International Women's Day
Society, Politics & Law

International Women's Day

...Women in Male-Dominated Careers Ever fancied a job in engineering, science or mathematics? Go for it – but before you might like to gain some inspiration from the resources below. Continue your learning with a free course None of these take your fancy? Why not browse through our full selection here. With over 1000 free courses available, there is something for everyone....
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Supporting children’s learning in primary education today
Education & Development

Supporting children’s learning in primary education today

...mathematics … help children discover creativity … reduce crime and antisocial behaviour Words: 0 Thinking about your own experiences, write three bullet points that capture what you think influences your ideas about the purposes of education...Supporting children’s learning in primary education today: 1.2 An overview of primary education today - In each UK nation...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Children's University - Free online courses
Education & Development

Children's University - Free online courses

...mathematics. It can introduce new ways of thinking and a world of possibilities. From the physical structures and machines that humans create to the mysterious sub-atomic realm that underpins them, these courses can help you gain a better understanding of mathematics with real-world applications in the fields of physics and engineering. More courses about maths and...
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Now live: Could we control our climate?
Science, Maths & Technology

Now live: Could we control our climate?

...mathematics involved in measuring, predicting and potentially controlling climate change. You will also consider the context in which that science exists: the political and ethical issues; the deep challenges of communicating and managing climate risks using incomplete evidence; and the influence of competing priorities and values. By considering exactly what we want for...
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