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A school reaches for the stars with an online astronomy course
Science, Maths & Technology

A school reaches for the stars with an online astronomy course

...mathematics of celestial mechanics and image processing, astronomy exposes the deep and fundamental connections between these subjects and skills. In week two of Astronomy with an online telescope, students learn about optical systems, including the human eye and how it adapts to dark conditions such as in astronomical observing. On learning this, one of the pupils...
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Article 10 mins
Researching Antarctic ice sheets
Nature & Environment

Researching Antarctic ice sheets

...mathematical formula called Bayes’ theorem, which is often used by spam filters! It’s very common for combining information from mathematical or computer models (like spam filters) and observations (like pressing Junk or Not Junk…). The weights have the effect of ‘squishing up’ the distribution, making it narrower – and therefore making our uncertainties in...
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Video 10 mins
DIY: Experiments with Natural Dyes
Science, Maths & Technology

DIY: Experiments with Natural Dyes

...mathematics and engineering. Packed with practical exercises and activities, all aimed at making studying more enjoyable and rewarding. Lots of hints and tips for those returning to study. Selinger B., Chemistry in the Marketplace, 5th edn., Harcourt Brace An excellent and informative reference source for all kinds of real-life applications of chemistry. Explores the...
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Article 15 mins
Developing employability through sport and physical activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Developing employability through sport and physical activity

...podcast, The Work in Sports, with presenter Brian Clapp and answer the questions that follow. BRIAN CLAPP ...Let’s first define hard skills and soft skills, as we keep everyone along for this ride. Make sure everybody is on the same page here. I won’t spend a lot of time here, I’ve spoken about it before. Just to be super clear, when we say ‘hard skills’ we’re...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
EPQs: finding and using evidence
Education & Development

EPQs: finding and using evidence

...mathematics and engineering. Journal websites [A screenshot of the results of searching for the term "ecology journal" on Google. ]Figure 7 Results of searching for "ecology journal"Show descriptionA screenshot of the results of a search for the term "ecology journal" on Google. The titles of nine journals with the word ‘ecology’ in the title are shown, and a label...
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Article 5 mins
10 billion dollar companies that didn't exist 10 years ago
Money & Business

10 billion dollar companies that didn't exist 10 years ago

...podcast and video app that allows users to listen to music from a range of artists. Spotify uses a freemium model (basic services are free but additional features, such as removal of advertisements and improved audio quality, are offered via a subscription fee). However, some high profile artists have condemned Spotify for unfairly compensating artists - it pays artists...
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Article 10 mins
Pushing through the speed barrier: trailblazing women in motorsport
Health, Sports & Psychology

Pushing through the speed barrier: trailblazing women in motorsport

...Podcast, Maria Costello: The Racing Drug. Women in Formula 1 But motorsports aren’t just about racing – they’re about creating lasting change. Susie Wolff has played a pivotal role in advancing the achievements of women in motorsports by paving the way in her achievements and creating the conditions through her role as Managing Director in the F1 Academy. The F1...
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Article 10 mins
Engaging with our environment: what are the benefits?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Engaging with our environment: what are the benefits?

...podcast discussion of engaging with the environment, featuring Yoseph Araya, Ellie Broad Jitka Vseteckova is available here: FURTHER RESOURCES: Practical steps to engage with nature: https://parentingscience.com/how-to-connect-with-nature/ Connecting with nature:
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Article 10 hrs 34 mins