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41:17 Debating Dark Matter: Axions and WIMPS Debating Dark Matter: Axions and WIMPS	Debating Dark Matter: Axions and WIMPS It's thought that dark matter makes up 85% of the universe, but to date there has been no conclusive proof of its existence. In this podcast, University of Sheffield particle physicists… physics particle physics dark matter From Robert Cooke 0 likes 88 plays 0 Optional Metadata - Department Faculty of Science Physics and Astronomy
04:21 Can we afford to help? Can we afford to help?	Can we afford to help? Can the UK afford to help the refugees coming to Europe from Syria and other countries in the Middle East? Or would this strain the resources of the country? James Lewis, PhD candidate at… refugee refugee crisis migration asylum seeker refugeesmatter refugees matter From Tom Foster 0 likes 133 plays 0 Optional Metadata - Department Philosophy
03:57 Will allowing refugees in endanger the UK? Will allowing refugees in endanger the UK?	Will allowing refugees in endanger the UK? Many people sympathise with those they consider to be “genuine” refugees, but they are concerned that hidden amongst them, there will be terrorists who wish to commit violent acts. Over… refugee refugee crisis refugeesmatter refugees matter From Tom Foster 0 likes 93 plays 0 Optional Metadata - Department Philosophy
04:27 Are they really refugees? Are they really refugees?	Are they really refugees? Are the people we see on the news, trying to cross borders or seeking asylum in the UK really refugees? Or do they just want to find better jobs and living conditions? Are they really desperate for… refugees refugee crisis migration asylum seeker refugeesmatter refugees matter From Tom Foster 0 likes 123 plays 0 Optional Metadata - Department Philosophy
03:20 Is the City of Sanctuary movement undemocratic? Is the City of Sanctuary movement undemocratic?	Is the City of Sanctuary movement undemocratic? The aim of the City of Sanctuary movement is to foster a culture of hospitality for people seeking safety in the United Kingdom, especially refugees fleeing war, religious persecution, and ethnic… refugees refugee crisis migration asylum seeker refugeesmatter refugees matter From Tom Foster 0 likes 157 plays 0 Optional Metadata - Department Philosophy
25:10 In conversation with Professors Colin Renfrew and… In conversation with Professors Colin Renfrew and John Barrett part 4	In conversation with Professors Colin Renfrew and John Barrett part 4 John introduces the concept of cognitive archaeology and asks Colin what sort of information do cognitive archaeologists need to develop their thinking? concept force consciousness people archaeological sub-disciplines communication personal life concepts in physics community brain cognitive science human measurement evolutionary biology b.c. quality reasoning philosophy physical objects linguistics categorization literature weight thing interesting information knowledge and uncertainty emotions social sciences early species of homo physiology information science sensory system observations central nervous system social psychology morality development personhood sociology index relationship food and drink social philosophy marketing explanation material understanding anatomy contemplate types of organization death recognise human beings archaeologists philosophical terminology classical mechanics categories psychology evolution grammar language methods and principles in archaeology 50 years of archaeology at sheffield experience matter political philosophy mass logic sociology of culture archaeology From Tom Foster 0 likes 140 plays 0 Optional Metadata - Department Faculty of Arts and Humanities Archaeology
03:05 Polaritons: light-matter coupling for new… Polaritons: light-matter coupling for new technologies	Polaritons: light-matter coupling for new technologies The essential concept of what polaritons are and how they can be used to replace current technology are explained in this short video. Polaritons are not only interesting for possible future… itunesu polaritons: light-matter coupling for new technologies research researchers night physics optics matter From batchUser 0 likes 10 plays 0 Optional Metadata - Department Faculty of Science Physics and Astronomy
04:38 Are refugees a threat to the British way of life? Are refugees a threat to the British way of life?	Are refugees a threat to the British way of life? Josh Forstenzer is the Vice-Chancellor's Fellow for the Public Benefit of Higher Education. In this short video essay, Josh discusses the refugee crisis and the effect this may have on the… refugees refugee refugee crisis migration asylum seeker refugeesmatter refugees matter From Tom Foster 0 likes 79 plays 0 Optional Metadata - Department Philosophy
03:15 Is the responsibility to help ours? Is the responsibility to help ours?	Is the responsibility to help ours? Jules Holroyd explains the moral imperative for helping refugees. Jules is a Vice Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Sheffield, and her research focusses on topics exploring moral… philosophy refugees refugee crisis ethics migration asylum seeker refugeesmatter refugees matter From Graham McElearney 0 likes 330 plays 0 Optional Metadata - Department Philosophy