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Brexit: What’s this fine mess you’ve gotten us into? (Apologies to Laurel and Hardy)
Society, Politics & Law

Brexit: What’s this fine mess you’ve gotten us into? (Apologies to Laurel and Hardy)

...become too great; and by extension therefore the European Union (EU) has become part of an increasing problem whereby decisions are made by unelected people. A vision of potential trade deals throughout the world is contrasted with stifling control by preventative bureaucrats in Brussels. Yet others argue that the European project itself has been mishandled by powerful...
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Hallowain't III: Ghost moose
Nature & Environment

Hallowain't III: Ghost moose

...become a problem. Moose, though, haven't learned to do this. Because they've relied on the cold to kill off the ticks before they become a problem. As the climate changes, though, the cold isn't wiping out the eggs and larvae as the year turns; hence the moose, having failed to remove them, are being bitten raw by the little parasite. Richard Conniff, writing at TakePart,...
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Resin shell casting
Science, Maths & Technology

Resin shell casting

...becomes covered by sand-resin mixture. The resin melts, and in about 30 s the pattern becomes coated with a “shell” of resin-bonded sand. The shell is sometimes quite hard, due to the thermosettingproperties of the resin. The dump box is turned back to its original position, so that the surplus of sand and resin falls back into the bottom of the dump box. The pattern...
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Belfast murals
History & The Arts

Belfast murals

...become less popular in recent years although most Loyalist murals still tend to be painted around the annual 12th July commemoration of the event. Other important Loyalist images include: The Battle of the Somme in 1916, where the 36th Ulster Division suffered heavy casualties fighting for Britain in the first World War. [A UVF mural in Belfast] Symbolic devices, such as...
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The Future of Language
Languages

The Future of Language

...become obsolete in the near future!...This short animation examines how social and technological changes are likely to transform the way we communicate over the coming decades. Transcript Will machine translation make learning a foreign language redundant? Will a mixture of brain-computer interfaces and artificial intelligence mean that we’ll soon be able to talk to...
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Medal Quest: Can you guide a promising young athlete to championship success?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Medal Quest: Can you guide a promising young athlete to championship success?

...your quest in helping a budding young athlete win some medals. Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. Discover how athletes become champions with these videos Try a free course on sport and coaching Take it further with The Open University...
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Learning our way to a better environment
Nature & Environment

Learning our way to a better environment

...The Open University has been teaching and researching about the environment for over 50 years from many different disciplines and perspectives. We have helped thousands of students from many different backgrounds gain new knowledge, skills and insights into the science, policies and practices that shape our world today and are needed for a more sustainable tomorrow....
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My career goal: Marketing
Money & Business

My career goal: Marketing

...students are studying with us right now. Take a look at all Open University courses. If you are new to university level study, find out more about the types of qualifications we offer, including our entry level Access courses and Certificates. Not ready for University study? Then browse over 1000 free courses on OpenLearn and sign up to our newsletter to hear about new...
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