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  1. Science in Parliament Podcasts Streaming

    Link
    https://www.parliament.uk/about/podcasts/scienceinparliament/
    Category
    Bio-Medical, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
    Subject
    Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General Science, Medicine, Physics, Politics and Government
    Medium
    Radio/Sound
    Type of resource
    Streaming/Download

    Podcasts dealing with science issues being discussed in Parliament. Titles include ‘Biofuels’ - MPs, Peers, parliamentary researchers and leading industry figures debate biofuels and climate change, ‘Regenerative Medicine’ - a new approach to the treatment of illnesses caused by damaged or diseased tissues or organs and ‘Counterfeit Medicine’ in which representatives from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) discuss what a counterfeit medicine is, the risks they pose and how the government and industry are working to tackle this problem. The podcasts are also available via the Parliament Podcast Channel.

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  2. Stephen Hawking Website Streaming

    Link
    http://www.hawking.org.uk
    Category
    Bio-Medical, Science and Technology
    Subject
    Astronomy, Physics
    Medium
    Film/Video
    Type of resource
    Streaming/Download, Technology

    The official website of astrophysicist Professor Stephen Hawking. The Video tab lists the series Stephen Hawking’s Grand Designs, Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking and Stephen Hawking’s Universe with links to purchase at amazon.com. There are also links to interviews and lectures hosted on YouTube; these include Hawking’s appearance on The Simpsons, the 50th NASA Anniversary Lecture and a lecture delivered at the White House in 1998 introduced by Hillary Clinton. The site also provides transcripts of some of Hawking’s lectures and a list of his publications.

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  3. IAEA Talk Podcasts Streaming

    Link
    https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/multimedia/podcasts
    Category
    Bio-Medical, Science and Technology
    Subject
    Agriculture, Biology, Development Studies, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Medicine, Physics
    Medium
    Film/Video
    Type of resource
    Podcasting, Streaming/Download

    IAEA Talk is a podcast that features scientists and experts discussing issues related to nuclear science and its peaceful applications. Based in Vienna, the IAEA works for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology. Its key roles contribute to international peace and security, and to the World’s Millennium Goals for social, economic and environmental development. Topics include forensics and security, minoring radiation with drones, nuclear science in cancer treatment and detecting avian flu. The IAEA also streams a large number of videos.

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  4. Nature Podcasts Streaming

    Link
    https://www.nature.com/nature/articles?type=nature-podcast
    Category
    Bio-Medical, Science and Technology
    Subject
    Agriculture, Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Studies, General Science, Nature, Physics, Technology
    Medium
    Radio/Sound
    Type of resource
    Podcasting, Streaming/Download

    Podcasts. Each week ‘Nature’ publishes a free podcast hosted by Kerri Smith, with reporters Noah Baker, Ewen Callaway, Lizzie Gibney, Geoff Marsh and Charlotte Stoddart. Every show features highlighted content from the current edition of the journal including interviews with the people behind the science, and in-depth commentary and analysis from journalists covering science around the world. Topics covered include a simulation which will help scientists discover how the moon was formed and how blind rats have a magnetic sixth sense.

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  5. WatchKnowLearn.org Streaming

    Link
    http://watchknowlearn.org/
    Category
    Arts and Humanities, Bio-Medical, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
    Subject
    Art, Biology, Dance, Drama, Education, Film Studies, General Science, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Nature, Physics, Social Studies, Technology
    Medium
    Film/Video
    Type of resource
    Footage Sources, Streaming/Download

    This American website links to over 50,000 free educational videos, organised according to more than 5,000 categories. The videos, which are selected mainly for use in primary and secondary schools, can be searched according to the site’s own taxonomy which is presented in an easy to use tree of hierarchies. Users can also search by keyword and filter by age level.

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  6. Science360 Streaming

    Link
    https://science360.gov/files/
    Category
    Science and Technology
    Subject
    Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, General Science, Genetics, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics, Technology
    Medium
    Film/Video
    Type of resource
    Streaming/Download

    This American site, which is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, presents the latest videos on science, engineering, technology and mathematics. The material is aggregated from universities, colleges and scientific bodies, as well as the National Science Foundation itself. The videos are organised into ten main topics, from Astronomy and Space to Technology and Engineering. A Series page presents a range of series on a broad range of scientific topics. Some of the series are from the National Science Foundation, others from other scientific bodies, universities and research institutions; all entries are accompanied by useful introductions and summaries.

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  7. University of Edinburgh, Physics Podcasts Streaming

    Link
    https://webapps.ph.ed.ac.uk/podcasts/Physics/PhysicsGenInt/podcasts.html
    Category
    Science and Technology
    Subject
    Physics
    Medium
    Radio/Sound
    Type of resource
    Podcasting, Streaming/Download

    This page features podcasts of seminars held at the School of Physics and Astronomy, Edinburgh University. The seminars are intended for a general audience. The presentation is rudimentary but content is good.

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  8. On the Nature of Things Streaming

    Link
    https://onthenatureofthings.com/
    Category
    Science and Technology
    Subject
    Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Physics
    Medium
    Film/Video, Radio/Sound
    Type of resource
    Blogs, Podcasting, Streaming/Download, Web Links

    Ed Prosser is a multi-media producer with a background in science. This site features his work, in audio and video, including films made for the Ri, podcasts and audio documentaries. Prosser also provides links to and comments on other science videos which he finds interesting. One of the most useful aspects of the site, are the extensive production notes which accompany each film. These notes explore the challenges of making science films. Prosser looks at the technical aspects of filmmaking: how to integrate interviews, animation, slides, what equipment to use etc. but also explores the challenges of how to clearly present complex scientific ideas to a YouTube audience without sacrificing accuracy.

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  9. Faculti Streaming

    Link
    https://faculti.net/
    Category
    Arts and Humanities, Science and Technology, Social Sciences
    Subject
    Architecture, Astronomy, Business Studies, Economics, Education, Film Studies, General Science, History, Physics, Politics and Government, Russian Studies, Social Studies, Social Welfare
    Medium
    Film/Video
    Type of resource
    Journals, Streaming/Download

    This site presents videos of academics from various disciplines, talking to camera about their interests and research. The aim is to communicate research in a way that is accessible to the wider public. The videos are professionally made and the participants present their ideas clearly in an unadorned, simple way, largely relying on direct, to camera communication, without any other audiovisual aids. Users can narrow their search by four broad categories: Arts and Humanities, Formal Sciences, Natural Sciences, Professional and Social Sciences. Amongst the disciplines currently represented on the site are Architecture, History, Philosophy, Sociology, Finance, Fashion, Film Studies, Management and Planetary Sciences. All content is free to view but there are various Licensing options for use of the content beyond the platform. A simple idea, well executed.

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  10. Science Animations Streaming

    Link
    http://www.science-animations.com/
    Category
    Science and Technology
    Subject
    Engineering, General Science, Mathematics, Physics, Technology
    Medium
    Film/Video
    Type of resource
    Streaming/Download

    A collection of Flash animations featuring games, tutorials, and demonstrations in science, technology and mathematics. The animations cover thermodynamics, waves, gravity, gears, fluid mechanics, pneumatics, mathematics and electricity.

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