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Take away Science
History & The Arts

Take away Science

...Open University's new podcast series caters to all tastes... Take away Science A short introduction to this album. Research Stories In this podcast we find out about fascinating research projects throughout the UK. Patricia Ragazzon chats to researchers from the University of Nottingham about innovations in nanotubes and David Smith finds out about how we might be able to...
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Audio 3 hrs 50 mins
Eutrophication
Nature & Environment

Eutrophication

...sources that supply nitrogen and phosphorus to the wider environment, and describe how these sources can be controlled (Question 3.1) describe how living organisms can be used as monitors of the trophic status of ecosystems (Question 4.1) compare the advantages and disadvantages of three different methods for combating anthropogenic eutrophication (Question...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Is the UK media failing Welsh voters?
Society, Politics & Law

Is the UK media failing Welsh voters?

...sources relative to other news produced in Wales. Despite these positive viewer numbers, however, content analysis of UK-wide broadcast programming has shown Wales generally, and the assembly specifically, represent only a tiny proportion of the news agenda. [UK wide news programmes viewed by Welsh audience] The survey also found that 11% regularly rely on the internet...
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Article 5 mins
After Manchester: What are the challenges for security services?
Society, Politics & Law

After Manchester: What are the challenges for security services?

...sources have warned of the growing threat from jihadist groups. In 2015, MI5 and anti-terrorism police were monitoring an estimated 3,000 home-grown extremists. More than half were on watch lists in London, while other clusters were located elsewhere in the south-east of England, the West Midlands and Manchester. Security sources are also increasingly concerned about the...
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Darwin explores the Sierra de la Ventana
History & The Arts

Darwin explores the Sierra de la Ventana

...source, I do not doubt that this is the case for the Gauchos assured me, that in the middle of the dry summer, this stream, at the same time with the Colorado has periodical floods; which can only originate in the snow melting on the Andes. It is extremely improbable that a stream so small as the Sauce then was, should traverse the entire width of the continent; and...
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Article 5 mins
What impact does your pet's food have on the environment?
Nature & Environment

What impact does your pet's food have on the environment?

...sources. Meat-based diets for humans and animals alike have much larger ecological footprints than plant-based diets, because it takes lots of land, water and food to feed pigs, cows, sheep, poultry and farmed fish. By-products are sustainable and healthy for animals to consume. The best way to feed our pets meat-based diets with minimal footprints is to use every part of...
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Article 5 mins
The Dates of the Buddha
History & The Arts

The Dates of the Buddha

...sources, even the date in which the Buddha was born and died is uncertain. As research increases and becomes more specific in different areas, we come across the paradox of scholars knowing more and more about less and less. The Controversy on Dates of the Buddha [Dates of the Buddha] Reading “The Cambridge History of India”, vol. 1 (1922), we find the following...
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Article 5 mins
Succeed in the workplace Badge icon
Education & Development

Succeed in the workplace

...Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs