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Cyborgs and cybernetics
Science, Maths & Technology

Cyborgs and cybernetics

...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 which allows...
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Space scientist: John Zarnecki
Science, Maths & Technology

Space scientist: John Zarnecki

...course of his 30 year career, Zarnecki has taken part in several high profile space probe missions. In this album, he recalls the landing of the Huygens probe on Titan, explains why space has become essential for communication and navigation today and describes technology developed by the space programme that's set to improve our lives on Earth... Space scientist: John...
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Regina Jonas: the first female rabbi
History & The Arts

Regina Jonas: the first female rabbi

...course: A332 Why is religion controversial?... Who was Regina Jonas? Stefanie Sinclair takes a journey through Berlin, detailing the life of Regina Jonas, the world’s first female rabbi. Stefanie visits the Centrum Judaicum, Regina Jonas’ house, and Abraham Geiger College to examine details of Rabbi Jonas’ life. Regina Jonas' Legacy Stefanie Sinclair talks to Rabbi...
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Planetary science
Science, Maths & Technology

Planetary science

...course S283 Planetary science and the search for life... Planetary science A short introduction to this album. The Nature of Impacts What happens when an asteroid crashes into a planet? Geologists investigate the causes of the Reis crater in Germany. The Formation of Craters When an asteroid penetrates the Earth's surface, it incredible temperatures and shockwaves...
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The Arts Past and Present: Diva
History & The Arts

The Arts Past and Present: Diva

...course, A100 The arts past and present... The Arts Past and Present: Diva A short introduction to this album Catherine Rogers: future diva? Introducing Catherine Rogers, aspiring operatic diva Learning the aria Catherine works with her tutor on an aria from The Marriage of Figaro Honing acting skills Working with a director to develop stagecraft and performance skills The...
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The Italian Cantastorie
History & The Arts

The Italian Cantastorie

...course AA317, Words and music... The Italian Cantastorie A short introduction to this album The Art of the Cantastorie Mauro Geraci tells us what a cantastorie is and what skills do these artists have. The Storytellers' Performance What the performance involves. Where do cantastories perform, and why? Mediation and Detachment How the cantastorie engages with the audience,...
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Keeping Ahead in ICT
Science, Maths & Technology

Keeping Ahead in ICT

...course T324, Keeping Ahead in ICT... Keeping ahead in ICT A short introduction to this album. Breaking down Barriers A technological revolution inside every home - the dream of a communications literate population is becoming a reality. Affordable technology Privatising the National Telephone Company leads to commercial partnerships and huge growth in access for townships...
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Audio 30 mins
Investigating spiders: life on a thread
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating spiders: life on a thread

...course S204 Biology: uniformity and diversity... Investigating spiders: life on a thread A short introduction to this album. Investigating the biophysics of spiders David Robinson explains the difference between spiders and insects, and takes a close look at how technology allows us to learn more about thie behaviour. Ballooning spiders Bio-physicist Bob Suter goes spider...
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