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  How likely is it you'll share a birthday with someone?
How likely is it you'll share a birthday with someone?

Duration: 03:33

Exploration of why you only need a room of 35 people for it to be very likely that two will share a birthday.

 
A census of the puffin population
A census of the puffin population

Duration: 01:36

The puffin population on the Farne Islands off the coast of Northumberland is undergoing a census, carried out every five years to establish the number of breeding pairs.

 
A formula for parallel parking
A formula for parallel parking

Duration: 04:11

Presenter Carol Vorderman explains how maths can help us with parallel parking.

 
A gymnast describes her routine
A gymnast describes her routine

Duration: 01:50

A gymnast talks about her routine. Includes a floor routine and the associated commentary.

 
A gymnast on the asymmetric bars
A gymnast on the asymmetric bars

Duration: 02:36

A gymnast shows her moves on the asymmetric bars and describes her routine.

 
A record-breaking litter of 18 puppies
A record-breaking litter of 18 puppies

Duration: 01:37

A Dalmatian dog has earned her spots with a record-breaking litter of 18 puppies.

 
Aeroplane seating configurations - utilising space (pt 1/2)
Aeroplane seating configurations - utilising space (pt 1/2)

Duration: 03:40

The different seating configuarations and their relative costs are explored in an Airbus A340 aircraft.

 
Aeroplane seating configurations - utilising space (pt 2/2)
Aeroplane seating configurations - utilising space (pt 2/2)

Duration: 02:10

The cargo space in the fuselage of a plane is explored - how do we maximise the amount of baggage a plane can carry?

 
Air traffic control at Gatwick (pt 1/2)
Air traffic control at Gatwick (pt 1/2)

Duration: 03:28

A Ground Movement controller at Gatwick Airport explains his role directing planes to and from the runway along busy taxi routes.

 
Air traffic control at Gatwick (pt 2/2)
Air traffic control at Gatwick (pt 2/2)

Duration: 02:21

Two students attempt to control planes on the tarmac at Gatwick Airport using a simulator.

 
Aircraft turnaround - from landing to take-off
Aircraft turnaround - from landing to take-off

Duration: 01:44

An activity-time graph for the one hour turnaround of a 767 plane is explored.

 
Alien tug of war
Alien tug of war

Duration: 01:44

The correct combination of differently weighted aliens must be determined to balance out a tug of war.

 
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