Chemistry CHRISTMAS LECTURES Physics

Size matters – Why chocolate melts and jet planes don't (2010)

As we zoom into the microscopically small realm beneath our fingertips to explore the tiny world we have created inside mobile

Biology and the human body CHRISTMAS LECTURES Physics

Size matters – Elephants can't dance, but hamsters can skydive (2010)

From the very large to the very small, size is an important factor for both living and non-living matter.

CHRISTMAS LECTURES

The 300 million year war – Weapons of the future (2009)

Sue Hartley's fifth and final lecture of the series looks at what effects climate change is having on plants.

The 300 million year war – Dangerous to delicious (2009)

Sue Hartley explores the ways we can manipulate plants to suit our own needs.

CHRISTMAS LECTURES

The 300 million year war – Talking trees (2009)

Just like humans and other animals, plants need to communicate, particularly when they are under threat.

CHRISTMAS LECTURES

The 300 million year war – The animals strike back (2009)

Sue Hartley explores the different ways plant-eating animals have evolved to adequately sustain themselves.

CHRISTMAS LECTURES

The 300 million year war – Plant wars (2009)

Animals only manage to eat around a fifth of the vegetation that’s available to them. So why don't they eat more?

CHRISTMAS LECTURES Technology and engineering

Hi-tech trek – Digital intelligence (2008)

Chris Bishop explores what it takes to create computer intelligence.

CHRISTMAS LECTURES Technology and engineering

Hi-tech trek – Untangling the web (2008)

Chris Bishop deconstructs the complexities of the internet.

CHRISTMAS LECTURES Technology and engineering

Hi-tech trek – The ghost in the machine (2008)

Chris Bishop examines how software affects nearly every aspect of our lives.