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Measure the Pulfrich Effect
Science, Maths & Technology

Measure the Pulfrich Effect

...changed into an elliptical swing. In other words, the pendulum should appear to be tracing an oval path. This will still work perfectly well if you wear spectacles – just hold the sunglasses in front of one lens. However, if your spectacles are of the photochromic variety that change shade according to the amount of light falling on them, holding the sunglassesi n front...
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Video 15 mins
Talking about the menopause: symptoms, support and the role of exercise
Health, Sports & Psychology

Talking about the menopause: symptoms, support and the role of exercise

...change. And I think it is a change, when your sort of fertile life, periods, ends, and you go into the next stage of your life really. SPEAKER 2 I think menopause, what it means to me is when someone who of a certain age gets more severe mood swings, as well as more drastic change within their bodies. INTERVIEWER Yeah. Why do you think we should be concerned about the...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Wholly Trinity: Abortion, Art and Activism in Ireland
OpenLearn Ireland

Wholly Trinity: Abortion, Art and Activism in Ireland

...artists themselves, it describes how artists used creativity and performance to inspire people to action, ignite powerful conversations and build communities of solidarity. It explores how art can change opinions, transcend barriers, shape narratives and make history, her story and their story. [Wholly Trinity: Abortion, Art and Activism in Ireland] Download transcript...
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Video 30 mins
60-Second Adventures in Thought
History & The Arts

60-Second Adventures in Thought

...changed the way we see the world. Subjects as vast as time travel, infinity, quantum mechanics and artificial intelligence, are squeezed into 60-second clips that will tickle your funny bone and blow your mind... Achilles and the Tortoise Ancient mathematical trickery proves that a mighty hero cannot overtake a tortoise. The Grandfather Paradox A well known story that...
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Audio 7 mins
Music Printing
History & The Arts

Music Printing

...changed everything. This material forms part of TA212 Technology of Music... Music Printing A short introduction to this album Letter Press Technology Early music printing. The technological problems and solutions involved in making a complete line of music. Letter Press: an example A close inspection of Plantin's book shows how it all fits together on the page. The...
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Audio 28 mins
Worlds of English
Languages

Worlds of English

...changing in response to social, cultural, and technological developments? ‘Worlds of English’ investigates these notions by looking at the expansion of English in China since the 1970s, how it is now the dominant language used at the European Parliament and how a local vernacular in Singapore, known as 'Singlish' is causing controversy. It also examines the role of,...
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Audio 1 hr 4 mins
Facilitating creative thinking
Money & Business

Facilitating creative thinking

...change... Facilitating creative thinking An introduction to this album Warming up The facilitators focus on preparing the group for the creative problem-solving session. Exploring the problem What’s really behind the problem, and how does the facilitator steer the group? Generating ideas Techniques for stimulating the flow of ideas. Sorting out strategies How a group...
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Audio 43 mins
What are the rules around assisted suicide?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What are the rules around assisted suicide?

...change in the law so her husband, Brian, could help her die without fear of prosecution. After losing their fight in the British courts, Diane and Brian took their case to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Diane's husband, Brian Pretty, tells their story: Transcript Arguments against assisted suicide are well rehearsed and can be rooted in the belief that...
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Activity 5 mins