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Oxford Physics Short Talks and Introductions

Short talks from University of Oxford Physics Department. Contains episodes previously published as:(1) 'Astrophysics: An Introduction'(2) 'Lab, Camera, Action!': "Lab, Camera, Action! is a series of ... Read more

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Plants, Photosynthesis, and Solar Energy

Plants, Photosynthesis, and Solar Energy

The planet is in trouble; fossil fuels are being depleted and are contributing to global warming. Plants, however, have ... Read more

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Are we still in the dark about Dark Matter?

Are we still in the dark about Dark Matter?

Kathryn boast gives a flash talk discussing what we already know about dark matter, and what we still have to find out a... Read more

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Einstein's Greatest Blunder

Einstein's Greatest Blunder

Albert Einstein is one of the greatest scientists to ever live, and even he made mistakes, as Luke Jew explains - A comf... Read more

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The Hare and the Tortoise

The Hare and the Tortoise

A flash talk given by Liam Brannigan about "Connecting the fast and slow parts of the climate system through the stormy ... Read more

7 Jul 2014

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