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I-SPY: Find out more about the research on Internet infidelity
Health, Sports & Psychology

I-SPY: Find out more about the research on Internet infidelity

...write in detail about their experiences with Internet infidelity. Unlike most prior research in the area, the study recruited people who had experienced Internet infidelity – either having engaged in it themselves or having found out that their partner had indulged. The findings showed that many participants think that the internet makes infidelity more likely....
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Article 10 mins
The story of infection
Health, Sports & Psychology

The story of infection

...symptoms but not the virus itself and at the time of writing, there is no vaccine for Covid-19. So in the battle between humanity and nature, nature seems to retain the upper hand. We need to work hard to keep up and continue to develop new ways of dealing with infectious agents because you can be sure there are more pathogens out there, waiting for their moment to come....
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Teaching Languages for long-term memory
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Teaching Languages for long-term memory

...writing and speaking tasks...Why is memory so important? ‘Working memory’ refers to the very limited number of thoughts we can hold in our minds at once. Working memory is easily overloaded so instead we tend to rely on our memories. For example, drivers don’t have to think in detail about the process of driving; they learnt it and now they simply do it from memory....
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A National Health Service or an International Health Service?: South Asian geriatricians
Society, Politics & Law

A National Health Service or an International Health Service?: South Asian geriatricians

...writing about how to improve patient care reset the path of geriatrics in the UK and, eventually, more widely in the world. South Asian Heritage is thus woven into the fabric of this most British institution, the National Health Service. Acknowledgement: The study 'Overseas-trained doctors and the development of geriatric medicine', ESRC funded RES -062-23-0514 explored...
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Using OpenLearn as an OU Student
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Using OpenLearn as an OU Student

...writing, avoiding plagiarism, using online forums or revision techniques can help you get ahead with your studies. OpenLearn has a large selection of study skills material, so that you can find just what you need. If you're thinking of changing jobs, moving sectors, starting a new career, or want to develop in your existing role, OpenLearn can help with that too. Our...
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The frozen planet
Nature & Environment

The frozen planet

...write down your initial thoughts about the polar regions without doing any research. So please jot down your responses to the following questions, answering first for the Arctic, and then the Antarctic. a.What three images or impressions come to mind? b.What three words, phrases or names do you first think of? c.What is the last news story you remember about each region?...
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Level 1: Introductory 7 hrs
Galaxies, stars and planets
Science, Maths & Technology

Galaxies, stars and planets

...write down your answer, in note form at least, before reading the answer in the text. The light from other galaxies can take many millions or even billions of years to reach us. This means that more distant galaxies can be seen as they were billions of years ago. More powerful telescopes, that allow us to see ever more distant objects, allow us to effectively observe...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
The science of nutrition and healthy eating Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of nutrition and healthy eating

...Write two or three sentences in the box below. Click ‘Save’ when you are satisfied with what you have written...Week 1: The basics of food: 1.1 What are the reasons for eating? - Food provides the energy that our bodies need to keep going. Without food, a person would typically survive for a few weeks. Without water, they could only live for a few days. In developed...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs