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Exploring mathematics: maths in nature and art
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring mathematics: maths in nature and art

...mathematics have to do with nature or art? The video tracks in this album trace the origin of the mathematics of chaos and describe how the chance discovery of fractals became the basis for some real - and revolutionary - commercial applications such as the fax and the modem. A closer look at ancient fabric designs and the spiral of a nautilus shell also reveals repeating...
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Audio 59 mins
Introducing the Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematical
History & The Arts

Introducing the Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematical

...Mathematical was published 330 years ago today. To mark the anniversary, here's Newton's original introduction to the work...[Sir Isaac Newton after John Thornhill] Sir Isaac Newton Since the ancients (as we are told by Pappus) made great account of the science of mechanics in the investigation of natural things; and the moderns, laying aside substantial forms and occult...
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Out for the count: the mathematics of voting systems
Science, Maths & Technology

Out for the count: the mathematics of voting systems

...mathematics can help us to understand concepts of fairness that help us make informed choices about our democracy. Acknowledgements: This learning activity was adapted from materials purchased under license from Outstanding Resources, and is provided here solely for the purpose of your own private study. For use in teaching in an educational setting, you must purchase a...
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The Cyber Armour: A podcast which champions voices and safety of women and girls in the digital world
Society, Politics & Law

The Cyber Armour: A podcast which champions voices and safety of women and girls in the digital world

...podcast exposing the dangers women and girls face online – from deepfakes to dating app risks – and exploring how we can fight back for a safer digital world...Women and girls experience a broad range of harms through online platforms. The online environment makes it easier for perpetrators of online violence against women (OVAWG) to harass, stalk and abuse victims,...
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Audio 30 mins
Mathematical models: from sundials to number engines
Science, Maths & Technology

Mathematical models: from sundials to number engines

...mathematical models of the world around them. This album explores the ancient Greeks' astrolabe as a model of the skies; the sundial, to tell the time; Babylonian clay tablets to record wages and trading of sheep; wooden tallies for bulk-buying beer, the Incas' use of knots and string, and the sophisticated number-engine invented by Charles Babbage. This material forms...
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Audio 16 mins
Dyscalculia, maths anxiety and numerophobia in nursing practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dyscalculia, maths anxiety and numerophobia in nursing practice

...Mathematical ability is an essential skill in nursing practice. Nurses and Nursing Associates must be able to correctly work out relevant calculations in order to be safe and effective practitioners. The main example from clinical practice would be drug calculations, but nurses also have to be competent in using other mathematical formulae, such as determining intravenous...
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Article 5 mins
myf.cymru – Mental health through the medium of Welsh
Education & Development

myf.cymru – Mental health through the medium of Welsh

...podcasts, and personal stories. Explore myf.cymru 'Sgwrs?' Podcast This podcast brings together students, mental health experts, and well-known Welsh voices to discuss relevant topics such as the cost of living, neurodiversity, and the LGBTQ+ experience, with four series available on YouTube and major streaming platforms. Listen to the podcast: Apple Podcasts | ......
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The Good Friday Agreement: 25 Years On
OpenLearn Ireland

The Good Friday Agreement: 25 Years On

A Peace Of Us is a podcast series featuring voices beyond the political institutions exploring the impact the Good Friday Agreement had on the arts, sports, communities and the lives of people in Northern Ireland. Alongside this podcast, you will find a series of guest essays, local music, art and more.
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