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Introduction to Planetary Protection
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to Planetary Protection

...Introduction to Planetary Protection: Introduction - We are witnessing a transformation in humanity’s relationship with space. The early decades of the space age were dominated by government-funded, space agency-led exploration programmes and satellite launches for societal need. You will already be familiar with the use of the local space environment for...
Discover Mercury: Introduction
Science, Maths & Technology

Discover Mercury: Introduction

...They will explain why Mercury has them baffled and excited, and talk about how they got involved and the special nature of working in a multinational team. You will also meet some of those responsible for building BepiColombo’s X-ray spectrometer, the project’s UK-led instrument. We also show you how to watch a transit of Mercury safely (without damaging your eyes)....
Introduction to computational thinking
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to computational thinking

...Introduction to computational thinking, and encounter some applications of computational thinking in various disciplines, ranging from biology and physics to economics and sport science...You will learn about algorithms and abstraction in this free course, Introduction to computational thinking, and encounter some applications of computational thinking in various...
An introduction to artificial intelligence
Education & Development

An introduction to artificial intelligence

...introduction to artificial intelligences. The Open University has launched a dedicated learning centre called The Open Centre for Languages and Cultures. OpenLearn is supporting this project and is providing extracted units of all courses on The Open Centre in our dedicated Language and cultures hub....Introduction: Introduction - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is part of a...
Introduction to quantum computing
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to quantum computing

...Introduction to quantum computing: Introduction - Quantum computing is a rapidly evolving field at the intersection of physics, mathematics, and computer science. Unlike classical computing, which relies on bits as units of information, quantum computing leverages the principles of quantum mechanics – such as superposition and entanglement – to solve certain...
Esports: an introduction to the industry
Science, Maths & Technology

Esports: an introduction to the industry

...introduction of live streaming platforms like Twitch and the professionalisation of leagues for games such as League of Legends and Dota 2 firmly established esports as a major form of entertainment, attracting millions of viewers and substantial prize pools. One of the first recorded competitive gaming events took place in 1972 at Stanford University, where students...
Selling Empire: Introduction
History & The Arts

Selling Empire: Introduction

...introduction of ‘Imperial Preference’ (charging a tariff on foreign goods, but less or none on their Empire counterparts). Article 3: Posters Posters discusses the Empire Marketing Board’s posters in more detail, starting with the Highways of Empire poster shown above. Article 4: Film Film shows how EMB filmmakers were given enormous scope to experiment. It traces...
Introduction to the Amazon System
Nature & Environment

Introduction to the Amazon System

...management sustains and enhances the Amazon’s ecology. The Amazon’s natural resources The Amazon is the location of vast natural resources: from mineral ores (iron, aluminium, manganese, uranium, copper, gypsum, nickel and gold), fossil fuel reserves (petroleum, gas and lignite), renewable energy potential (through hydroelectric dams), timber and agricultural land....