Course

Water: Essential For Life As We Know It

Ended Aug 11, 2025

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Full course description

Let's dive into water: why it is so crucial for our lives, where it comes from, and some of its astonishing properties. We'll surface to learn why frozen pipes burst, how mountains erode, and why your pool is blue. We'll explore the history of water on our planet, from snowball Earth and permafrost to global warming. We'll also talk about the beauty of water in art and nature. It's a truly amazing chemical that shapes everything we do and have done.

Schedule

2 Session(s) Weekly

Meeting Days

Tue

Instructor

Peter Neame

Note:

Please read: This is a virtual class.