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Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

The Philae - Rosetta Comet Mission

On 12 November 2014, the Philae probe achieved the first-ever soft landing on a comet nucleus. Colin Wilson, a researcher from Oxford, gives an update on the landing and explains the history and science behind this incredible mission.
Big Questions - with Oxford Sparks

"Origins" - Complete Episode

The subject of origins is explored - from human fertilisation to the Big Bang. Includes parts 1, 2 and 3.
Big Questions - with Oxford Sparks

"Origins" Part 1 - Origins of the Universe

Professor Jo Dunkley explains how we can look back in time at the light from the early Universe. This ultra-cold light can be used to create a picture from soon after the Big Bang.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Space - The Ultimate Laboratory

What can space teach us about the laws of physics? Space is huge and complicated. This is a challenge, but also gives us the ultimate physics lab. Francesca Day explores this further.
History of Art: Undergraduate Course Lectures
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Core Course: Space: Approaches to Architecture

This lecture forms part of series entitled 'Art History: Concepts and Methods', offered to second year Undergraduate and MSt History of Art students.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Is our galaxy special?

Chris Lintott looks at the distinctive features of our galaxy and whether it is really special.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Galaxy Zoo project

Becky Smethurst from the Zooniverse team outlines the Galaxy Zoo project that allows members of the public to classify new galaxies.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Atmospheres in the solar system ... and beyond!

What is it like on the planets in our solar system? How hot are they? Is there any water? Jo Barstow explains this and more in her talk.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Ancient Astronomies - 7000 years in the Kennett Valley

Charles Barclay gives a brief overview of the history of Astronomies and some of the fascinating insights that can be gained from these Ancient practices.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Colonisation of Mars - the Great Debate

Will there be humans living on Mars in the next 50 years? Is this a good thing, or something that should be completely avoided? Chris Lintott and Colin Wilson debate the pros and cons of this interesting topic.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Dark Matter - Are we still in the dark?

Kathryn Boast gives a talk about dark matter: what it is, what we know about it, and what the limitations of our knowledge are.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

Earth-like Planets (and where to find them)

Ever wondered if another planet like our own exists in the vast expanse of space around us? Ruth Angus explains her exciting research into Extra Solar Planets (Exo-Planets) and why research in this area is important.
Alumni Weekend

Exploring the Universe

Dr Rana Irshad, University of Oxford, gives a brief whistle-stop tour of the exciting initiatives Oxford has running in exploring the vast expanse of the Universe in which we live.
Oxford Sparks: bringing science to life

Rogue planet

Oxford Sparks presents a journey around the planets. Find out more and read about the science behind the animation at www.oxfordsparks.net/planet.
Oxford Physics Public Lectures

Space and Time

Prof. Frank Arntzenius on whether space and time are absolute entities or simply relational properties derived from the idea of motion - an old debate between Newton and Leibniz, carried on today.
Oxford Internet Institute - Lectures and Seminars

When the Audience Clicks: Buying Attention in the Digital Age

Discussion of media buying and the attention-creation industry - showing how the fixation on audiences' click-like behaviour is a disruptive institutional force, and how buyers' new approaches to attention are creating new forms of social discrimination.
Journey of a Molecular Detective; David Sherratt

The Early Universe and Alzheimer's

Pedro discusses the Big Bang and the early Universe, and Jonathan details Oxford's groundbreaking research of the genetics of Alzheimer's.
Inside Oxford Science

The Early Universe and Alzheimer's

Pedro discusses the Big Bang and the early Universe, and Jonathan details Oxford's groundbreaking research of the genetics of Alzheimer's.
Silicon Valley Comes to Oxford

The Universe, the Brain and Second Life

Three presentations that explore the possibilities of the virtual world Second Life, the philosophical implications of society’s dependence on the internet and the development of the world’s first private space shuttle.
Alumni Weekend

Beyond the Globe: Exploring the Solar System

Professor Fred Taylor discusses some of Oxford University's pioneering work in planetary science.

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