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The physical world: quantum
Science, Maths & Technology

The physical world: quantum

...introduction to this album. The quantum revolution Science's best explanation for the mysterious principles at the root of existence. Without quantum theory, there'd be no mobile phones, computers or DVDs today. Einstein and Bohr The clash between the two giants of twentieth century physics. Einstein is a household name, but who was Neils Bohr? The uncertainty principle...
Introducing Health Sciences: Trauma, Repair and Recovery
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Health Sciences: Trauma, Repair and Recovery

...introduction to this album Falling: Mary's Story Mary describes her fall, the extent of her injuries and the treatment she received in hospital. Recuperating After Injuries Mary talks about her recovery and the help she now needs. Falling: Hermine's Story Hermine describes her fall, the hospital treatment she received and her rehabilitation programme. Coping with...
Starting with Maths
Science, Maths & Technology

Starting with Maths

...introduction to this album. A brief history of numbers Starting in Africa 20,000 years ago, trace the history of numbers through time, including Egyptian use of fractions and the problems of Roman numerals. Today numbers help us learn solve complex problems. But what of the future? Graphs and Tables We find out from Mark Davis and Water Bailiff Jim Smith how graphical...
Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds: the Temple of Diana at Nemi
History & The Arts

Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds: the Temple of Diana at Nemi

...introduction to this album. The Temple of Diana at Nemi: temple model Examining the mysterious miniature terracotta model of temple, found at Nemi. The Temple of Diana at Nemi: anatomical votive What can we learn about Diana and her worshippers from this statue, found at Nemi? The Temple of Diana at Nemi: Oil lamp Gleaning clues about the fabric of Roman society from a...
Rundblick: beginners' German
Languages

Rundblick: beginners' German

...Introduction A series of short tracks giving speaking, pronunciation and listening practice on the theme of food and drink. What do you have for breakfast? 1 What do you have for breakfast? 1 A breakfast buffet A breakfast buffet Pronunciation practice 1 Pronunciation practice 1 What do you have for breakfast? 2 What do you have for breakfast? 2 Speaking practice: Your...
Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started
Miscellaneous

Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started

...introduction Interactive Learning – grow your knowledge and have fun with these games and quizzes Sustainability – for those passionate about creating a greener, fairer future Resources for Schools – curriculum content for secondary school-age pupils and educators Race & Ethnicity – covering themes of race, racism and ethnicity Religion, Belief & Worldviews –...
Computer technology: robotic milking and interactive mirrors
Science, Maths & Technology

Computer technology: robotic milking and interactive mirrors

...introduction to this album. The cows that milk themselves The automatic milking robot that gives cows control over when they are milked. Tempting the cows into the machine How the robotic milking system works. Feeding the babies From the robot milker to the robot feeder in the calf nursery. Keeping check on the cows Regular monitoring and emergency alerts. Why go robotic?...
Why HR leaders needs to be systems thinkers
Money & Business

Why HR leaders needs to be systems thinkers

...management. Systems thinking is an approach to problem-solving that sees complex entities as a series of components with each part interacting with and influencing the rest. The approach can be applied to managing organisations: the various divisions, units and teams – the components – of a large organisation are seen to continually interact with and affect each...