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>BBC Alert! Science & Tech newsletter | 2-8 March 2002
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>BBC ALERT! SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHOICE:
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>'Horizon: The Fall Of The World Trade Center' tells the story of how
>the World Trade Center collapsed. With exclusive access to previously
>unseen footage and the specialist team of investigators, 'Horizon'
>gives the first full scientific explanation of why the towers failed so
>catastrophically on 11 September 2001.
>(Thu, BBC2, 2100-2150)
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>For more information on this programme go to:
>http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/horizon
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>TELEVISION & RADIO
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>* Non-Euclidean Geometry
>Sat, 2 Mar, BBC2, 0735-0800
>Why 18th- and 19th-century mathematicians increasingly questioned the
>foundations upon which their subject was built
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>* GCSE Bitesize Revision
>Sun, 3 Mar, BBC2, 0300-0500
>Geography 3: Covering the National Curriculum key elements
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>Alert! link: The GCSE Bitesize website.
>http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/gcsebitesize/
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>* Final Frontier
>Sun, 3 Mar, BBC2, 0745-0815
>>From the National Space Centre in Leicester, astronomer Dr Paul Roche
>presents the latest developments in space science and astronomy
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>* Five Live Report
>Sun, 3 Mar, BBC Radio 5 Live, 1205-1230
>`The Cancer Bomb'. Thousands of servicemen were exposed to radiation during
>nuclear tests in the 1950s and many have since developed cancer. Is there a
>case for compensation?
>
>
>* The Sky at Night
>Mon, 4 Mar, BBC1, 0140-0200
>A Tale of Two Bears: The world of astronomy. Patrick Moore tells the story
>of two familiar features of the night sky - Ursa Major, also known as the
>Great Bear, and its smaller companion Ursa Minor - and reveals that even
>these simple constellations contain interesting objects, such as double
>stars and nebulae
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>
>* Seeing through Maths
>Wed, 6 Mar, BBC2, 0100-0130
>A Source of Inspiration: A look at how many spirals - whether natural or
>man-made, clockwise or anticlockwise, or in two or three dimensions - can be
>described by just three mathematical models
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>* The Statistician Strikes Back
>Wed, 6 Mar, BBC2, 0130-0200
>Do statistics simply state the obvious? Statisticians explain their side of
>the story
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>* Never Mind the Quality?
>Wed, 6 Mar, BBC2, 0630-0700
>How digital television and the World Wide Web will change broadcasting
>forever
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>* Best Inventions
>Wed, 6 Mar, BBC1, 1900-1930
>Katy Hill and inventor Trevor Baylis search for the best in British
>invention. Three new inventors must sway the studio audience by delivering a
>sales pitch, taking part in a question-and-answer session, and organising a
>practical demonstration of their invention as they compete for the grand
>prize. In this edition: a revolutionary washing line, an intelligent
>toaster, and a `black box' incident recorder for the car
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>* Learning from Nature
>Wed, 6 Mar, BBC Radio 4, 2100-2130
>Prof Jacquie McGlade explores the mathematical rules of nature. The last of
>three programmes looks at space and its relevance to the movement of animals
>and plants
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>
>* AS Guru: General Studies: Programme 2
>Thu, 7 Mar, BBC2, 0200-0400
>General Studies programmes for AS-level students, looking at Science &
>Technology, Society and Politics & Economics
>
>Alert! link: AS Guru Online assisitance for a variety of AS Level subjects.
>http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/asguru/
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>* The Material World
>Thu, 7 Mar, BBC Radio 4, 1630-1700
>Quentin Cooper and guests discuss the latest developments in the world of
>science and technology
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>* The Genetics Debate
>Thu, 7 Mar, BBC KNOWLEDGE, 1900-1950
>John Humphries presents a debate on the wide-ranging scientific and ethical
>issues arising from the sequencing of the human genome and associated
>research. An audience of practicing scientists and members of the public put
>questions to a panel of professionals involved in the field
>
>
>* Leading Edge
>Thu, 7 Mar, BBC Radio 4, 2100-2130
>Geoff Watts with the week's cutting-edge science stories. The programme
>visits the Centre for Vision and Visual Cognition at Durham University
>
>
>* Horizon
>Thu, 7 Mar, BBC2, 2100-2150
>The Fall of the World Trade Center: The series which focuses on topical
>scientific issues looks at the reasons why the two towers of the World Trade
>Center collapsed so catastrophically, and asks whether anything can be done
>to make skyscrapers safe from such attacks in the future. Featuring
>exclusive unseen footage, powerful eyewitness accounts, and access to the
>official investigating team reports
>
>Alert! link: Horizon Information and previews of forthcoming programmes from
>the BBC's flagship science series.
>http://www.bbc.co.uk/horizon/
>
>
>* Challenger - Go for Launch
>Thu, 7 Mar, BBC KNOWLEDGE, 2230-2320
>Documentary examining the circumstances surrounding the Challenger space
>shuttle tragedy in 1986. Including expert testimony from a senior NASA
>official, as well as eye-witness accounts from technicians and engineers who
>were present at the launch
>
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>* The Next Big Thing
>Fri, 8 Mar, BBC2, 0030-0100
>Discussion programme which goes behind the headlines to get to the real
>scientific issues
>
>
>* Final Frontier
>Fri, 8 Mar, BBC2, 0100-0135
>>From the National Space Centre in Leicester, astronomer Dr Paul Roche
>presents the latest developments in space science and astronomy
>
>
>* Hollywood Science
>Fri, 8 Mar, BBC2, 0135-0145
>Die Hard: The science behind the breathtaking stunts from the movies. Bungee
>jumping with a fire hose rescued Bruce Willis from certain death in `Die
>Hard', but would the stunt have worked in real life?
>
>Alert! link: BBC Films contains news, reviews, interviews and competitions
>as well as details on films made by the BBC.
>http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/
>
>
>* Truth Will Out
>Fri, 8 Mar, BBC2, 0145-0200
>A look at how mankind has meddled with the Earth's thermostat and
>precipitated global warming
>
>
>* The Science of Climate?
>Fri, 8 Mar, BBC2, 0200-0230
>This programme asks if humans are responsible for global warming
>
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>* Mapping the Milky Way
>Fri, 8 Mar, BBC2, 0300-0330
>How a century of scientific discovery has gradually unveiled the secrets of
>our galaxy
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>* Soaring Achievements
>Fri, 8 Mar, BBC2, 0600-0630
>Following a glider race above the French countryside to discover the
>mathematics behind powered flight
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>* Catalysts against Pollution
>Fri, 8 Mar, BBC2, 0630-0700
>A look at the use of high-tech solutions for curbing vehicle emissions
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>* Tanks: Wonder Weapon of WWI - Timewatch
>Fri, 8 Mar, BBC KNOWLEDGE, 2250-2335
>Through first-hand accounts from tank corps veterans and rarely seen archive
>film, this programme traces the highs and lows of this technological
>novelty, piecing together the true story of the tank in the First World War
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>EVENTS
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>* The Art, History and Mathematics of Polyhedra
>Wed 15 May 2002, Cambridge
>It has been known for at least two thousand years that there are only five
>regular polyhedra, namely the cube, the tetrahedron, the octahedron, the
>dodecahedron and the icosahedron. Dr Alan Beardon will discuss the
>appearance of these solids in art and philosophy, and explore some of their
>simpler mathematical properties. No mathematical knowledge will be assumed.
>Level: General Public.
>
>Alert! link: Millennium Mathematics Project The MMP hosts and organises
>events to improve the public understanding of mathematics and support
>mathematics teaching. Find out more about the current programme on popular
>maths lectures.
>http://www.mmp.maths.org.uk/events/lecturelist.html (The BBC is not
>responsible for the content of this site.)
>
>
>* Science Year - Fast Forward to the Future
>Fri 7 Sep - Sat 31 Aug 2002, UK
>Science Year is a UK-wide educational initiative aimed at 10-19 year olds
>and their teachers, parents and other members of their community. Working
>with other science-related organisations, a twelve-month calendar of events,
>projects and teaching resources has been developed to promote and enhance
>science, technology and engineering in the UK during Science Year. For
>further information, e-mail branded@... or see their website
>below.
>
>Alert! link: Science Year - Fast Forward to the Future this site contains
>information on the aims of Science Year, how to get involved and a full
>listing of events.
>http://www.scienceyear.com (The BBC is not responsible for the content of
>this site.)
>
>
>* National Science Week
>Fri 8 - Sun 17 Mar, UK
>National Science Week is an annual week of popular science-based events
>co-ordinated by the British Association. These events range from open days
>and talks, to exhibitions and multimedia projects for the general public.
>For further information, contact Lisa Jones on 020 7973 3074.
>
>Alert! link: The British Association (for the advancement of science)
>includes info on National Science Week and the BAYS network of science clubs
>run within schools, museums and universities.
>http://www.britassoc.org.uk (The BBC is not responsible for the content of
>this site.)
>
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>BBC ALERT! SITESPOTTER:
>Cancer Awareness Week
>
>Cancer Awareness Week is taking place from the 4-8 March 2002. The aim
>of the week is to raise awareness and understanding of cancer by
>helping teachers and youth workers discuss cancer with young people.
>For more information about Cancer Awareness Week visit the Alert SiteSpotter:
>http://www.bbc.co.uk/alert/sitespotter.shtml
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Dr. Keith S. Taber
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University Lecturer in Education
University of Cambridge Faculty of Education
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