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How can we deal with the challenge of 'data overload'?

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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.
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Pedro Ferreira
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astronomy
technology
computing
Department: Oxford Martin School
Date Added: 20/08/2012
Duration: 00:01:21

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Why do we need 'citizen science'?

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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.
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Pedro Ferreira
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science
citizen science
oxford martin school
climate change
technology
galaxy zoo
Department: Oxford Martin School
Date Added: 20/08/2012
Duration: 00:02:01

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How can nanotechnology address medical problems?

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Microscopes with nanometer resolution can test the mechanical properties of cells. Nanoscale 'scaffolds' that mimic the cellular matrix of cells in the body can help regenerate tissue, improve healing mechanisms, and even train the immune system.
Sonia Contera describes her work in nanotechnology.
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Sonia Contera
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challenges
oxford martin school
nanotechnology
technology
healthcare
Department: Oxford Martin School
Date Added: 20/08/2012
Duration: 00:02:46

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What are the primary healthcare issues in resource deprived areas?

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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.
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Robyn Norton
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Medicine
oxford martin school
inequality
Health
healthcare
Department: Oxford Martin School
Date Added: 20/08/2012
Duration: 00:02:36

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Why is biodiversity so important for humanity?

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The biological diversity of life on earth provides all that is essential to the planet as we know it. But there are pressures on that biodiversity, including changing land use and global warming.
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Katherine Willis
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challenges
oxford martin school
biodiversity
global warming
climate change
Department: Oxford Martin School
Date Added: 20/08/2012
Duration: 00:01:59

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How serious is the threat of a future flu pandemic?

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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.
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Angela McClean
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vaccines
oxford martin school
infections
21st century
challenges
pandemics
Department: Oxford Martin School
Date Added: 20/08/2012
Duration: 00:01:52

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How serious is our exposure to dangerous infections?

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The world has become a safer place because of vaccines but does our increasing connectivity mean the world is getting riskier in terms of our exposure to serious infections? By Professor Adrian Hill, Co-Director, Institute for Vaccine Design.
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Adrian Hill
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vaccines
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diseases. health
oxford martin school
21st century
challenges
pandemics
Medicine
Department: Oxford Martin School
Date Added: 20/08/2012
Duration: 00:01:19

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Can we create vaccines fast enough for a future pandemic?

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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.
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Adrian Hill
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vaccines
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oxford martin school
21st century
challenges
pandemics
Medicine
Department: Oxford Martin School
Date Added: 20/08/2012
Duration: 00:01:33

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How can ideas change the world?

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Interview with Professsor Ian Goldin, Director, Oxford Martin School.
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Ian Goldin
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21st century
Department: Oxford Martin School
Date Added: 20/08/2012
Duration: 00:02:49

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How can stem cells help in the treatment of cancer?

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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?
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Colin Goding
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cancer
oxford martin school
21st century
stem cells medicine
challenges
Health
technology
Department: Oxford Martin School
Date Added: 20/08/2012
Duration: 00:02:36

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