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Questions in science
Science, Maths & Technology

Questions in science

...research into how bats use waves to identify their prey. What is a metal? is essentially a taster in chemistry. It has been adapted from a topic called Why do metals corrode? which was written by the chemist Dr Maria Velasco-Garcia. This block will introduce you to the properties of metals and you will also get to undertake an online laboratory experiment called a flame...
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Milton Keynes: energy capital of the UK?
Nature & Environment

Milton Keynes: energy capital of the UK?

...Research Group (ERG), mainly consisting of new PhD students. Through the 1970s and 1980s Jake and members of ERG worked with MKDC on a range of projects, such as: Analysing the performance of an active solar house (with thermal solar panels) Helping design and monitor nearly 200 low energy passive solar houses (where the solar gains come in through south-facing windows)...
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Rastafari in Israel
History & The Arts

Rastafari in Israel

...research on diasporic and transnational contexts of Rastafari in this article...My doctoral research focuses on diasporic and transnational contexts of Rastafari. I am interested in de-essentialising Rastafari, and over the next year or so I will be conducting fieldwork in Rome and London with different Rasta communities and groups. I see my approach as one that focuses...
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A Letter to Earth
Nature & Environment

A Letter to Earth

...children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We must remember that you are not a gift from our forefathers, nor is it a luxury to be revelled in. We are conscious that with privileges come responsibilities and we will take our responsibilities seriously. This is our promise to you. Yours lovingly, The Earthlings The original Earth anthem in Hindi: ये भूमि...
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Im Gespräch mit Jannis Androutsopoulos
Languages

Im Gespräch mit Jannis Androutsopoulos

...and German at Hamburg University talks about his research projects and focus, including multilingual networks in social media, how written communication is changing in the younger generation and the field of digital journalism, in particular how journalists nowadays interact with media users. This recording is in German, suitable for learners at CEFR Level B2 or above....
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Christmas at war: 1916 - Festivities at the front
History & The Arts

Christmas at war: 1916 - Festivities at the front

...Children of Arras Even the poor survivors of the devastating districts will have their Christmas dinner. I know of one underground refuge in Arras where some happy children will be assembled and fed. There is a pathetic little Christmas tree in one of these cellars of Arras - a tiny, stunted handful of green, decorated with three or four candles - that has been procured...
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Why has the welfare cap become so complex?
Society, Politics & Law

Why has the welfare cap become so complex?

...children being affected. Secondly, it reduces the inequality between Londoners and those living in lower rent regions. Until now London has been disproportionately affected, but under the new regime affected households in the North East—the region with the lowest average rents—tend to be similar to those in London with the lower cap offsetting much of the differences...
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Coronavirus: Dealing with Death, Dying and Grief
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coronavirus: Dealing with Death, Dying and Grief

...How do you tell someone that they're dying? And how will they respond to the news? Did you know death, dying and bereavement has been a major research and teaching theme at the OU for over twenty years? Find out more on our research page. We have curated a collection of free learning content from OpenLearn to open up the subject. Take a look at the extra resources below....
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