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What is a virus?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is a virus?

...human genome is around 10,000 times larger, consisting of over 3 billion base pairs (‘bases’ and ‘base pairs’ are biology terminology referring to chemical structures in RNA and DNA; sequences of bases in RNA and DNA encode for all the proteins and determine the physical characteristics of organisms). But, how did viruses come about? One idea is that viruses...
Obesity: balanced diets and treatment
Science, Maths & Technology

Obesity: balanced diets and treatment

...human body weight and adiposity both within and across generations apply an understanding of gene–environment interactions to possible explanations of variability in body weight and adiposity...Obesity: balanced diets and treatment: 1 The components of a balanced diet - A balanced diet contains six key nutrient groups that are required in appropriate amounts for health....
An introduction to software development
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to software development

...resources for specific activities which contribute to software quality: it is widely acknowledged that some software failures can be traced back to excessive pressure from management to release a product which had not been properly verified and validated, or to situations where developers were forced to cut corners in the interest of quicker delivery. A quality culture...
Eco-anxiety and how to cope with the Climate and Ecological Crisis
Health, Sports & Psychology

Eco-anxiety and how to cope with the Climate and Ecological Crisis

...humanity’ (United Nations, 2021). Hearing and reading about these facts can be deeply disturbing. Depth psychology tells us that when a thought or an experience is too painful or difficult to bear, we use psychological defences so we can carry on as if it wasn’t there. We can know and not know about the climate crisis at the same time, something known in...
Open door to success
Education & Development

Open door to success

...resources that will benefit learners everywhere. They have selected these OpenLearn courses to enhance your digital and employability skills, so you can prepare more effectively to achieve your career aspirations. There are also courses to help you improve your functional English and Mathematics skills. OpenLearn/DWP guide You can read the OpenLearn/DWP guide hereor by...
Hospital: Dementia patients
Health, Sports & Psychology

Hospital: Dementia patients

...January - this time, he was found wandering semi-naked by police and brought to A&E. Unpredictable and prone to outbursts of challenging behaviour, Stanley isn't coping well at home. His family are keen for the hospital to find him a nursing home place, but it won't be easy. Not every nursing home will have the skills and resources to manage Stanley's demanding behaviour....
Alternative pathways into higher education
Education & Development

Alternative pathways into higher education

...resources and flexible learning opportunities helped them build confidence, develop study skills, and take their first steps into university life. Whether you’re a home-educating parent, a student thinking about university, or simply curious about alternative pathways into higher education, this conversation offers valuable insight into how learning can be accessible,...
Happy Saint Patrick's Day
History & The Arts

Happy Saint Patrick's Day

...resources on Ireland. @@PLUGINFILE@@/Saint%20Patrick%20Interactive%20timeline.h5p?time=1773065925782 Discover more with OpenLearn Ireland OpenLearn Ireland is a section of the OpenLearn website that offers free learning content from The Open University for all who are interested in Northern Ireland, The Republic of Ireland and the culture, developments and events on the...