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Definitely...Probably - The reality of coincidence. - Robert Stanforth Coincidences are just waiting to happen. For all those times you've witnessed uncanny events, or had cause to utter 'small world', mathematics will explain them before you can say the words 'conspiracy theory'. Rob explains the basis of 'Gambler's Fallacy'	The Rubik's Cube Unravelled...or is that unpieced ? - Robert Stanforth The Rubik's Cube is all about symmetry... How do you solve the rubiks cube - what is the maths behind the rubiks cube ? Rob Stanforth has the answer.
Playing The Odds - Bob Bury Exposing patients to x-rays is a gamble between a necessary investigation to aid in forumlating a diagnosis, and the health risks associated with ionising radiation. Bob Bury puts the case for the defense.	A Stitch in Time... - Bob Bury Radiologist Bob Bury puts the case for screening the population for preventable, and less preventable, diseases. and looks at the strong emotions it can create.
Do you chance it...? - Bob Bury Nothing that you do is safe. Everything carries an inherent risk, but what is justifiable risk, and how do you assess risk in healthcare privision ? Bob Bury discusses risk and how it relates to MMR (measles mumps rubella) vaccination.	The Placenta - a Mathematical Model - Chris Smith The placenta forms on the uterus wall during pregnancy and, via the umbilical cord, links the baby to its mother. Chris has been developing a mathematical model to understand how it acieves optimal delivery of oxygen and nutrients.
Silent but Deadly...Should you X-Ray or not? - Bob Bury Consultant radiologist, Dr. Bob Bury, discusses public perception of risk and how we assess risk in the context of exposing patients to X-rays and other forms of ionising radiation.

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