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Sleep and the Rhythms of Life
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Sleep, Light, Architecture

How can a neuroscientist and an architect help us to understand the world of sleep and the rhythms that govern our lives?
Oxford Physics Public Lectures
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Learning new physics from a medieval thinker: Big Bangs and Rainbows

Physics Colloquium 24 February 2017 delivered by Professor Tom McLeish FRS, Department of Physics and Institute for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Durham University, UK
Big Questions - with Oxford Sparks

'Light' Part 2 - Harnessing a single photon

What's the use of just one photon, the smallest bit of light? And what does it take to study it?
Big Questions - with Oxford Sparks

'Light' Part 1 - Connecting to the internet through your lights

Can we receive information through our lighting?
Oxford Sparks: bringing science to life

Run for Your Light

You may have heard the word “quantum” bandied around a lot. But what does it mean? In this animation we take a look at how the photon – the quantum particle of light – is being harnessed to help create new technologies like quantum computers.
Oxford Sparks: bringing science to life

What Makes You Tick?

How do you know when it's time to wake up or go to sleep? More powerful than any alarm are your circadian rhythms.
Oxford Sparks: bringing science to life

Shedding Light on the Situation

Light is more than just light bulbs and sunshine! Researchers at the University of Oxford use different types of light to learn more about all sorts of interesting things.
Christmas Science Lectures

Carrots, spiders and red salt – a fascination with light capture in biology

Using physics, chemistry and biology, the fascination with light capture in nature will be explained in a multi-coloured and animated well – prepare for six-eyed spiders, purple carrots and red salt.
Big Questions - with Oxford Sparks

"Anomalies" Part 1 - Tinnitus

Researcher Joshua Gold explains a condition called tinnitus, most often described as a persistent and annoying sound in one or both ears.
Big Questions - with Oxford Sparks

"Matters of Scale" - Complete Episode

The issues of scale are investigated – from how properties change at very small scales, to the vastness of the Universe. Includes parts 1, 2 and 3.
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

"Matters of Scale" Part 1 - Extremes of Scale

Professors Pedro Ferreira and Alan Barr explain what scale means to them, from particle physics to the visible universe. At the subatomic level, gravity has a surprisingly large effect and particles are so small that they have no size.
The History of Science Museum

Body Clocks, Sleep and Light

Russell Foster explains the role of light in regulating our bodies and discusses the implications of today's almost constant exposure to light.
Christmas Science Lectures

Tripping the Light Fantastic 2010

Light illuminates and gives life. It also reveals, enlightens, and brings understanding. Jonathan Wood shows us the inspiration and fascination to be found in the use of light, from Harry Potter's invisible cloak to killing cancer cells.

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