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- https://www.arte.tv/fr/
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- Science and Technology
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- Biology, Environmental Studies, Geography, Nature
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- Film/Video
- Type of resource
- Streaming/Download
Online interactive resource created to accompany the TV Ontario series of the same name. Includes maps, photographs, text and 3D interactive videos covering the ten episode series which follows three explorers as they traverse the North West passage from Iceland to Alaska via the Bering Strait. Available in English, French and German versions.
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- https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b036f7w2/episodes/downloads
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- Bio-Medical, Science and Technology
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- Biology, Chemistry, Current Affairs, Engineering, Environmental Studies, General Science, Genetics, Physics, Technology
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- Radio/Sound
- Type of resource
- Podcasting, Streaming/Download
BBC Radio 4 series. Dr Adam Rutherford and guests illuminate the mysteries and challenge the controversies behind the science that’s changing our world. Recent topics have included preserving global biodiversity, zero gravity space, new images of Pluto from the New Horizons space probe and artificial intelligence. The content information accompanying each programme is full but only a summary appears as the title; there is no subject searching facility. Episodes are available indefinitely.
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- http://www.scienceandsociety.net/podcasts/
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- Bio-Medical, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
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- Biology, Computing, Environmental Studies, Genetics, Medicine
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- Radio/Sound
- Type of resource
- Podcasting, Streaming/Download
Science and Society, launched in June 2003, was one of the first-internet radio programmes, and the site claims that it was one of the first in the United States to introduce downloadable podcasts as a value-added service. The podcasts present interviews with more than 600 world leaders in science, industry, and education. It focuses on Environmental conservation and sustainable energy policy, Medical breakthroughs, including cancer research, genetics and genomics, and bioengineering, Nanotechnology, Space exploration, Robotics and computer science and K-12 science education. The podcasts can be searched by themes such as Genetics and Genomic Medicine, Robotics and AI and Stem Cell Research. Each entry incorporates information about the speaker and bullet points summarising content.
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- www.amnh.org/
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- Science and Technology
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- Astronomy, Biology, Development Studies, Environmental Studies, Geology, Nature, Physics
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- Film/Video, Radio/Sound
- Type of resource
- Archives/Museums, Blogs, Information Sources, Podcasting, Streaming/Download
The website offers over 200 podcasts on topics ranging from astrophysics and paleoanthropology to genetics and solar systems. There are podcasts of regular lectures including the annual Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate and Frontiers. In addition there are over 450 videos on a similar wide range of subjects including scientific classification, the greenhouse effect and asteroids.
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- http://www.palaeocast.com/
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- Science and Technology
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- Environmental Studies, Geology
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- Radio/Sound
- Type of resource
- Podcasting, Streaming/Download
A free web series exploring the fossil record and the evolution of life on earth. Podcasts include Rangeomorph Reproduction, Triassic-Jurassic Extinction and Theropod Tooth Development. Descriptions are full and informative, There are over 50 titles available with a subscription to iTunes.
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- https://www.usgs.gov/products/multimedia-gallery/audio
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- Environmental Studies, Geology
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- Film/Video, Radio/Sound
- Type of resource
- Information Sources, Organisations, Podcasting, Streaming/Download
The USGS is a science organisation that provides impartial information on ecosystems and environment. The site offers audio and video podcasts, the majority of which are accompanied by downloadable transcripts. The description of content is good, there is a keyword searching facility, and helpfully the summary gives information on the director/producer/interviewer. Recent topics have included Mercury and Global Change, Geomagnetic Storms and Preparing for Earthquakes.
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- https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/podcasts
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- Science and Technology
- Subject
- Environmental Studies, Geology
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- Film/Video, Radio/Sound
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- Podcasting, Streaming/Download
The Geological Society of London’s podcast series produced by Earth Science Communicator, Sarah Day, features London lecturers, as well as other geoscientists, speaking about their latest discoveries. Recent podcasts (7/2015) include Professor Davies on fracking, Rebecca Lunn from the University of Strathclyde on discussing UK efforts to dispose of high level radioactive waste, and our moral obligation to find a long term solution and Professor Al Fraser discussing Arctic oil and gas exploration. The Society hosted the Shell London Lecture Series throughout 2013. These monthly public lectures are all available as podcasts. A succinct summary of content accompanies each title.
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- https://www.der.org/
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- Arts and Humanities, Bio-Medical, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
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- American Studies, Art, Education, Environmental Studies, Ethnology, Media Studies, Politics and Government, Social Studies, Women’s Studies
- Medium
- Film/Video
- Type of resource
- Festivals, Funding, Streaming/Download
DER is a US-based distributor of documentaries whose mission is to promote thought-provoking documentary film and media for learning about the people and cultures of the world. The films can be searched by title, geographical area, or subject. The subject headings are helpfully specific such as Aging, Conflict Resolution, Immigration, Language and Communication. The collection is particularly strong in ethnographic film. Each entry carries a full synopsis, a list of related films where relevant and awards won. A streaming licence service is offered and there are links to film festivals. The company offers sponsorship to filmmakers whose work supports its aims.
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- https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/audio-video-courses/
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- Arts and Humanities, Bio-Medical, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
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- Biology, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, General Science, Medicine, Sports Science, Technology
- Medium
- Film/Video, Radio/Sound
- Type of resource
- Courses, Streaming/Download
MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) is a web-based publication of almost all Massachusetts Institute of Technology course content. The majority of courses contain video or audio lectures. Several courses are translated into other languages. Among the many courses covered are: Neuroscience and Behaviour, Engineering Dynamics, Energy Decisions, Markets and Policies and Computational and Systems Biology.
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- https://www.amnh.org/
- Category
- Science and Technology
- Subject
- Environmental Studies, General Science, Nature
- Type of resource
- Archives/Museums, Information Sources, Streaming/Download
The American Museum of Natural History’s mission is to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging programme of scientific research, education, and exhibition. The Museum hosts a YouTube channel where many videos are streamed. Titles include the 2015 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate where experts discuss the future of water on earth; SciCafe: Mapping the Urban Microbiome, Genome and Metagenome and Countdown to Zero: Defeating Disease.
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