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    An Introduction to Algorithms

    Algorithms, loosely translated, are systems for doing things. Algorithms are thus the link from pre-history to the modern world – without algorithms we would have an inanimate universe without all the mess and complexity of real life. It turns out that the history of algorithms is messy.

    Eve’s Evil Legacies

    Eve was the original Evil Woman. She was tempted by Satan, introducing sin into the world. In turn, she seduced Adam, bringing the wrath of the Creator upon humanity for all eternity.

    Cosmic Vision: Watching the Radio

    At longer wavelengths than the normal optical wavelengths to which human eyes are normally sensitive, is the radio part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

    Darwin, Breeding and Barnacles

    Following the Beagle voyage, Darwin settled down to a quiet married life, relying on correspondence to gather facts. He wrote thousands of letters as he gathered facts to support his still-secret theory.

    The World of Isaac Newton

    This illustrated lecture will cover Newton's life and his mathematical and scientific labours in the context of 17th-century England.

    Looking for Life On Mars

    Mars has changed since it formed 4.6 billion years ago. When life started on Earth ~4 billion years ago, Mars was habitable too, with volcanism, a magnetic field, surface water and a thick atmosphere. Today, Mars is cold and dry, with a thin atmosphere and harsh surface.

    The Cashless Society

    Money may well make world go round but cash is surely an encumbrance we can do without. What does a cashless society look like?

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