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Plastic planet
Nature & Environment

Plastic planet

...with plastic waste] Plastic peril The scale of the problem we're facing. Plastics Watch on the BBC Turning the tide Different approaches, different futures. Why plastic? Why has the world become so dependent on plastics? Our video explains the value of plastic - and try a free course exploring the design and manufacturing processes which create our world....
Type 2 diabetes across the globe: What's going on?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Type 2 diabetes across the globe: What's going on?

...world and uncover why there is a global epidemic of type 2 diabetes and bust some of the myths around it...[diabetes interactive screen] Select the image above to get the low-down on the type 2 diabetes situation around the world. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like...
Renewable Energy and the UK
Science, Maths & Technology

Renewable Energy and the UK

...World? Is a renewable-powered future for the world achievable? The International Energy Agency in 2013 predicted that within three years renewable electricity generation will grow to be the world’s second largest source of electricity ahead of natural gas and nuclear power. However while the European renewable energy council predicts up to 100% of power coming from...
Science from Early Career Researchers in the School of Physical Sciences
Science, Maths & Technology

Science from Early Career Researchers in the School of Physical Sciences

...world, and space, we live in...Have you ever wondered how scientists equip space missions with the technology they need to analyse the planets? Or how pieces of space rock can be picked apart in the laboratory to tell us about the history of the Solar System? In this collection you will learn how early career scientists within the School of Physical Sciences carry out...
Online mathematics discovery centre
Science, Maths & Technology

Online mathematics discovery centre

...It is a fundamental tool enabling us to analyse and comprehend the world around us, and to solve some of the most urgent problems facing society in today’s complex world. Maths is a varied and broad subject which crops up everywhere and when you least expect it. See the patterns, structures, discoveries, applications and people of Mathematics in the resources below....
Digital Nepal
Science, Maths & Technology

Digital Nepal

...world, so just how has it managed to develop a wireless network and promote innovation? This collection explores how Nepal has developed its digital technological infrastructure, how it is still developing from a complex political background and gives a sense of how different cultures around the world relate to digital technology. The videos look at the country's recent...
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Mapping Britain
Society, Politics & Law

Mapping Britain

...world - they hold both intellectual and aesthetic qualities. But how and why were the first maps created? The idea of mapping leads on to questions in society - how do we all link together? The tracks on this album focus on mapping and the importance of it, but also on the idea of the city, and what actually determines whether makes an impact on the world. The material...
Pushing through the speed barrier: trailblazing women in motorsport
Health, Sports & Psychology

Pushing through the speed barrier: trailblazing women in motorsport

...world evolves, so too does the world of sport. Women are now pushing through these limitations, proving their grit and skill at the highest levels of racing. Their path has been anything but smooth, as motorcycling faced fierce opposition to female participation. When Beryl Swain became the first woman to race in the Isle of Man TT in 1962, finishing in a remarkable 22nd...