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History & The Arts
How the potato fuelled the rise of liberal capitalism
It can make chips. It can make mash. And the potato can even help create an entire political-economic system. Rebecca Earle explains how.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Drug development process: combating pain
Drug development process: combating pain, is a free course offering a brief introduction to the process of new drug discovery; from identification of a suitable candidate drug molecule to the development of a commercial drug product available in the clinic for pain relief or as an anti-inflammatory.
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Society, Politics & Law
How Trump's 'fire and fury' threatens to destabilise the Asian Pacific region
Donald Trump's strongman rhetoric in the face of North Korean provocations is a risk for the whole region, believes Genevieve Hohnen.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Dementia Awareness: What is dementia, and how can we reduce the risk?
Know the signs, help those who are affected and get vital information on this disorder.
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Money & Business
Can science make you a better leader?
We're going through a period where trust in leadership is at an all time low. Does science have any advice for those who would be out in front?
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Money & Business
Chlorine-washed chicken: An OpenLearn reading list
As the prospects of a post-Brexit UK/US trade deal get caught up in the question of chickens washed in chlorine, here's a short guide to background reading on poultry standards
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Is it true that the poorer you are, the more likely you are to eat junk food?
New American research suggests that - perhaps aptly - there's an bulge in the middle of income strata when it comes to tucking into fast food.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Your child's phone is a junk food marketer
UK rules that ban marketing of junk foods to children and young people are weak. So where do kids see junk food marketing online? Let's find out...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Top 5 things junk food marketers know about your child
Beware the junk food marketer with their hashtags, games and sponsored tweets! Here are the top 5 things junk food marketers know about your child.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Junk Food Marketing To Children Online
UK rules that ban marketing of junk foods to children and young people are weak. Why is this a problem?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Hospital: Preparing for surgery
The Hospital team meet patients, staff and carers preparing for surgery, in these clips from the BBC/OU co-produced series.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Hospital: The cost of treatment
As new treatments come on stream, some carry a huge price tag. Closing the gap between what's possible, and what's affordable, is a challenge for the staff, and patients, of the Hospital.