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Mars: A collection
OpenLearn has been covering the scientific research into our neighbour in space for nearly twenty years. Dip into our archive...
Science, Maths & Technology
Big moon rising
David Rothery doesn't think the two supermoons we're due to see in August 2023 deserve that much attention...
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Mythbusting moons
Would we have tides if we had no Moon? Is a ‘supermoon’ an important event? Can moons have moons? Enjoy this short animation.
Science, Maths & Technology
Explore Moon rocks collected from the first Moon landing
Use our Virtual Microscope to examine a selection of Moon rocks collected by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, from the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.
Science, Maths & Technology
Light: Wave-particle duality
One of the most confusing concepts in physics, wave-particle duality is unlike anything we see in the ordinary world.
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Do Christmas lights interfere with your wifi signal?
Beware: Britain's communication regulator warns that your twinkling festive lights might be blocking your wifi signal. Really? Andrew Smith explains why it shouldn't keep you awake worrying...
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Explainer: how hostile is space?
Invisible radiation in space creates a harsh environment to perform science in. This article written in 2014 by Ben Dryer, a Postdoctoral Researcher in Electronic Imaging at The Open University, explains more...
Science, Maths & Technology
Science from Early Career Researchers in the School of Physical Sciences
This collection of articles and videos explores how early career scientists within the School of Physical Sciences carry out research to learn more about the world, and space, we live in.
Science, Maths & Technology
Back to the Future: Is time travel possible?
Is time travel possible in real life? The simple answer is: Yes!
Science, Maths & Technology
Live long and prosper?
How can the crew of the Enterprise walk around and breathe on any planet they encounter?
Science, Maths & Technology
Doctor Who: Is time travel possible?
Is time travel possible in real life? The simple answer is: Yes!
History & The Arts
Past-Time Lover: Albert Einstein
This article is part of a collection produced for Valentine’s Day. Who would you select for your Valentine from these iconic figures from history?