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...History of the Hour Record A look at how science has impacted the development of The world Hour Record. Technology Have you ever wondered how technology has changed the bike and bike design from a simple steel tubed design to the state of the art aerodynamic machines today? Physiology A scientific look at the physiological make up of a top athlete featuring Olympians such...

...history, with particular focus on education, health, language and the economy. This material forms part of The Open University course TU100 My digital life... Nepal: Wireless network innovator Dr. Mahabir Pun explains how he brought internet connections and communication systems to rural villages in Nepal. Telemedicine A look at how video conferencing provides medical...

...History of Beer In this video we look at the origins of beer and brewing in Ancient Egypt, and the role microbes play in the process. Black Death This video looks at the microbial origins of the Black Death. Food Preservation How Nitrogen Fixation This video examines just how critical microbes are to life on Earth with their role in nitrogen fixation – providing the...