Science and Technology
Discover why some people love science and technology and why there is excitement in looking at the stars, in peering through a microscope and in formulae that unpack the secrets of our world. We have tutors who will demystify the theories and practices of these two building blocks of our knowledge of the world. Have fun, learn something new and join with fellow students to discover the joys of science and technology.
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Introductory Quantum Physics
<p>Quantum physics underpins all of modern science. We could not understand chemistry, biology, nuclear phenomena, computer chips, solar energy, etc. if we could not rely on quantum theory. In this
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Nuclear Fusion: Powering Stars, Planets and People
<p>Stars, with their multi-billion-year lifetimes, obtain their power from nuclear fusion. This process also ends up creating all the elements in the universe beyond helium. In this lecture you will
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ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence
<p>What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is like having a conversation with a computer, but instead of talking to a human, you're talking to a special program that's really good at understanding and generating
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<p>What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is like having a conversation with a computer, but instead of talking to a human, you're talking to a special program that's really good at understanding and generating
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The Hidden Logic of Science
<p>A little-known fact about science is that the act of scientific discovery is not a logical process. This course introduces participants to the hidden “logic” of scientific discovery, via a number
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