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The Art and Science of Tuning
This lecture presents the rich history of musicians’ engagement with pitch.
From the tuning systems of Babylon, Pythagoras and Hindustani ragas, throu…
2 years, 3 months ago
Ancient Greek Ideas of Justice
In the poetry of the Athenian lawgiver Solon, justice (dikē) was a boundary stone marking out terms that rich and poor alike could respect. Yet ancie…
2 years, 3 months ago
How is Climate Change Affecting The Weather Now?
Climate change is already affecting us all, regardless of where we live, through changing risks of extreme weather events. This lecture will take a b…
2 years, 3 months ago
Why Is There Only One Species of Human?
We are the only human species on the planet today. But for most of our history we have not been alone.
Fossil and genetic evidence has revealed a dive…
2 years, 3 months ago
The AI Revolution in Cancer Imaging
AI will be one of the most disruptive technologies, enabling safer, faster and more accurate healthcare. It will unlock smarter cancer imaging and ne…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Massive Internet of Things
Today, objects in smart cities, outer space, and medical implants in our bodies are connected to the internet.
When streetlamps can ‘talk’, when auton…
2 years, 4 months ago
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas: Anatomy of a Christmas Classic
This lecture investigates how and why the song ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ has become so popular, transcending its roots in the MGM musi…
2 years, 4 months ago
Living With the Forever Chemicals
The forever chemicals, or PFAS (Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances) represent a large family of highly persistent synthetic chemicals widely u…
2 years, 4 months ago
Reducing harms after Nuclear, Radiological and Chemical Incidents
Nuclear, radiological and chemical incidents have the potential to cause major harm.
The risk of nuclear and radiological events causing health effect…
2 years, 4 months ago
Abortion: Law's Ethical Dilemma
This lecture delves into the history of abortion in English law, from common law to the Abortion Act 1967.
Professor Thomas KC critically examines the…
2 years, 4 months ago