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...introduction to quantum computing and quantum mechanics. The material forms part of The Open University course S250 Science in context... The Next Big Thing: Nanotechnology A short introduction to this album. The Next Big Thing Atomic scale engineering – facts and the fiction. A panel discussion chaired by Colin Blakemore. The Future is Bright The panel discuss the huge...

...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...

...introduction to Bayesian statistics. Section 1 discusses several ways of estimating probabilities. Section 2 reviews ideas of conditional probabilities and introduces Bayes’ theorem and its use in updating beliefs about a proposition, when data are observed, or information becomes available. Section 3 introduces the main ideas of the Bayesian inference process. The...

...introduction to the tracks on this album. Mathematical modelling for real An introduction to mathematical modelling in the real world. An ancient tradition How bamboo scaffolding does its job. How maths helps dolphins Using statistical modelling to calculate endangered species’ survival rates. Predicting climate change Why elaborate mathematical modelling is needed to...

...introduction to the geology of Northern Scotland. Glaciation: The Garvellachs A field trip to the Garvellachs. Glaciation: Examining sandstones Two geologists examine sandstones that they have come across whilst exploring the rocks in Scotland. Glaciation: Diamictites An examination of diamantine and sandstone strata of the Garvellachs and how they make up the rock...

...introduction to this album. Gliding - an Introduction A brief history of the sport of gliding- flying an airplane without an engine. What factors affect a glider's performance. Mathematical Modelling The role of mathematical modelling in gliding, focusing on The British Overseas Nationals, a modern racing competition held in Le Blanc, France. A Lesson in Flying: Gliding...