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Tripping the Light Fantastic 2010

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Christmas Science Lectures
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Light illuminates and gives life. It also reveals, enlightens, and brings understanding. Jonathan Wood shows us the inspiration and fascination to be found in the use of light, from Harry Potter's invisible cloak to killing cancer cells.

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Christmas Science Lectures
People
Jonathan Wood
Keywords
festive
science
christmas
light
fun
Physics
xmas
Department: Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences (MPLS)
Date Added: 18/12/2010
Duration: 00:54:47

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