Science Courses
Explore scientific ideas that help explain the world around us.
Examine key scientific concepts and developments in an accessible and engaging way. Build understanding of how science shapes everyday life, society, and our view of the world.
What is Consciousness?
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What is Consciousness?
<p>Consciousness is the one thing each of us knows most intimately, yet it remains one of the greatest mysteries in philosophy, science and human thought. Every experience, memory, emotion and
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Satellite Observation of our Planetary Environment
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Satellite Observation of our Planetary Environment
<p>Our environment is changing, and not for the better: global warming; ozone loss; air pollution; ecosystem damage; even our weather. Scientists need to study both the causes, and the effects, of
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Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
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Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
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Fever, Filth and the Surgeon's Scalpel: Epidemics Below Decks in the Age of Sail
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Fever, Filth and the Surgeon's Scalpel: Epidemics Below Decks in the Age of Sail
<p>Far more sailors died from disease than from storms or enemy action. This fascinating course explores the hidden medical world below decks, where cramped conditions, poor hygiene and limited
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The Japanese Midget Submarine Attack on Sydney Harbour
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The Japanese Midget Submarine Attack on Sydney Harbour
<p>On the night of 31 May 1942, three Japanese midget submarines entered Sydney Harbour on a daring mission to attack Allied warships. Their raid sparked one of the most dramatic wartime events ever
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Human Error in Famous and Major Airline Accidents
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Human Error in Famous and Major Airline Accidents
<p>Why do smart pilots make fatal mistakes? Flying is one of the safest ways to travel, yet when things go wrong, the results can be catastrophic and strangely compelling. In this fascinating course,
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Understanding Nature: An Introduction to Conservation Biology
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Understanding Nature: An Introduction to Conservation Biology
<p>Conservation biology helps us understand and protect the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth. Designed for curious beginners, this introductory workshop explores topics ranging from cell
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Climate Change and the Mysteries of Meteorology
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Climate Change and the Mysteries of Meteorology
<p>Weather influences our lives every day, yet many of the processes that shape it remain little understood. This accessible introduction explains how the atmosphere works, including cloud formation,
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Women in the Shadow: Women in Science and Innovation
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Women in the Shadow: Women in Science and Innovation
<p>Throughout history, women have made groundbreaking contributions to science, medicine, mathematics, engineering and technology, yet many of their achievements have been overlooked or credited to
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Theory of Jet Flight