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Darwin Now
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin Now

...introduction to Charles Darwin's groundbreaking theory of evolution. The geneticist Steve Jones and the historian Fern Elsdon-Baker explain and comment on Darwin's theoretical approach, and explore how evolutionary theory is relevant to modern environmental concerns and recent developments in genetics. Fern Elsdon Baker introduces the Darwin Now project and discusses some...
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Audio 25 mins
Sea level rise in Happisburgh, UK
Nature & Environment

Sea level rise in Happisburgh, UK

...projections for global sea rise and increased storminess will exacerbate the natural erosion. No-one disputes that this place is under threat by the sea, but there are differences of opinion on what to do about it. There are different values and interests at stake. For local communities such as Happisburgh, the interest is primarily to maintain their community and to...
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Article 5 mins
Migrant businesswomen and the census
Society, Politics & Law

Migrant businesswomen and the census

...project looking at migrant businesswomen, comparing their presence in the latest available 2011 Census to that of 1911...Coming soon! A multimedia, interactive experience exploring the legacies of migrant entrepreneurs in Britain based on data collected from the Census. The best way to discover when this new content is live to subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on...
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Article 5 mins
Biodiversity
Nature & Environment

Biodiversity

...'fynbos'... Biodiversity An introduction to this album iSpot A guided tour of the key features of iSpot.org.uk, showing how people of all ages can contribute to this database of biodiversity. Fynbos, a floral kingdom Silvertown introduces some of his latest projects, in particular how eco hydrology can improve the water supply to communities in the Cape of South Africa....
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Audio 12 mins
Using data to aid organisational change
Money & Business

Using data to aid organisational change

...management project. However, secondary data also has its disadvantages. The first and biggest problem is that most secondary data is collected by someone else, usually for different purposes, so such data may not be suitable for directly answering your project questions. The lack of familiarity with the data means that you will need time to fully understand it. For your...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Living the Legacy
Science, Maths & Technology

Living the Legacy

...introduction to this album. Darwin Now in Africa Sheila Ochugbojou discusses African Science Cafes and the other projects that she has been involved in to bring modern scientific thought and the ideas and approaches of Charles Darwin to a wide variety of people. Darwin Now in Brazil Roberta Kacowicz reveals the various British Council programmes that have been organised...
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Audio 26 mins
Take away Science
History & The Arts

Take away Science

...introduction to this album. Research Stories In this podcast we find out about fascinating research projects throughout the UK. Patricia Ragazzon chats to researchers from the University of Nottingham about innovations in nanotubes and David Smith finds out about how we might be able to grow a cure for malaria. We also talk to David Gamblin, an Associate Lecturer, about...
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Audio 3 hrs 50 mins
Earth's physical resources: rocks for roads
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth's physical resources: rocks for roads

...Roads An an introduction to this album How a quarry works Quarry managers explain how rock is formed and how they extract different layers of stone. Once blasted and processed, it is used to build roads. Longterm sustainability of quarries A look at the road laying process. The need to supply locally, use natural road products and protect the environment around quarries....
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Audio 14 mins