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This series looks at the Oxford Martin School's academics and how their research is making a difference to our global future. The series will be of interest to people who are concerned about the futur... more
FAQs about Big Questions For The Future:How many episodes does Big Questions For The Future have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.
August 20, 2012How can we deal with the challenge of 'data overload'?We are reaching a point where computers can no longer cope with the quantity of data collected from cosmological simulations - a problem that will grow, not only in cosmology. Pedro Ferreira and his team are working towards a solution to the problems of data overload. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more2minPlay
August 20, 2012Why do we need 'citizen science'?Harnessing the general public to help analyse complex data sets is not only helping scientists with galaxy classification. Pedro Ferreira explains how First World War ship's logs are providing invaluable information to climate scientists and social historians. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more3minPlay
August 20, 2012What are the primary healthcare issues in resource deprived areas?The healthcare needs of teenagers in India are the focus of a new study by the George Centre for Healthcare Innovation. By looking at healthcare problems, access to healthcare and the factors that might be associated with future chronic disease, the Centre hopes to determine ways in which to improve global adolescent healthcare. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more3minPlay
August 20, 2012How serious is the threat of a future flu pandemic?Professor Angela McLean, Co-Director, Institute for Emerging Infections advises caution, preparation and fast decision-making in anticipation of the threat of a serious pandemic. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more2minPlay
August 20, 2012Can we create vaccines fast enough for a future pandemic?An exploration of how to get from vaccine development to vaccine delivery in time to deal with a health scare such as a fast-moving global pandemic. By Professor Adrian Hill, Co-Director, Institute for Vaccine Design. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more2minPlay
August 20, 2012How can ideas change the world?Interview with Professsor Ian Goldin, Director, Oxford Martin School. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more3minPlay
August 20, 2012How can stem cells help in the treatment of cancer?One of the flipsides of ageing is cancer, characterised by cells that do not age. What can stem cell research learn from cancer cells to help prevent the degenerative illnesses associated with ageing? Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more3minPlay
August 20, 2012What are stem cells and why are they important for the future of medicine?An explanation of how stem cells could transform medical practice, from treating the diseases of ageing to finding a cure for cancer by Professor Colin Goding, Co-Director, Oxford Stem Cell Institute. Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/uk/...more3minPlay
FAQs about Big Questions For The Future:How many episodes does Big Questions For The Future have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.