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Exploring cells with digital fluorescence microscopy
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring cells with digital fluorescence microscopy

...Simple and fast Main applications Basic cell structure, tissues Words: 0 Answer Here is a filled-in version of the table with information from this course. Table 2 (completed) Comparison of the three types of microscopy introduced in this course and their applications. FEATURE LIGHT MICROSCOPY FLUORESCENCE MICROSCOPY ELECTRON MICROSCOPY Source of illumination Visible...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Aquatic mammals
Nature & Environment

Aquatic mammals

...simple form of ‘language’. Dolphins can be trained to respond to commands and perform tricks – and they can develop and vary these routines and imitate each other’s behaviour. On the other hand, the large brain and the folding of the cerebral cortex may be simply a function of the size of these animals, or a consequence of the need to produce and process such...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
The mother of the American Athens
History & The Arts

The mother of the American Athens

...simple, such a comfortable and just sufficient eyeful. IV From other interests in St. Botolph's you somehow keep always, or finally, coming to the Stump, as the tower is called somewhat in the humor of our Boston. It is not so fair within as without; that could not be in the nature of things; and yet the interior of the tower has a claim upon the spectator's wonder, if...
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Article 5 mins
Ratio, proportion and percentages
Science, Maths & Technology

Ratio, proportion and percentages

...simple ratios convert between fractions, decimals and percentages explain the meaning of ratio, proportion and percentage find percentages of different quantities calculate percentage increases and decreases...Ratio, proportion and percentages: 1.1 Introduction - Ratios crop up often in official statistics. The government wants the teacher–pupil ratio in schools to be...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Criminology beyond crime
Society, Politics & Law

Criminology beyond crime

...simple thing. Dr. Deborah Drake So, Green Criminology really connects with broader issues of power and harm then? Professor Reece Walters Oh absolutely. I mean, it’s about exploring harms of the powerful as well as engaging in local and social movements. I mean as such some suggest that Green Criminology moves away from a sole reliance on risk and statistics and...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
Icarus: entering the world of myth
History & The Arts

Icarus: entering the world of myth

...simple answer would be that biblical and classical scenes were regarded as worthier subject matter for high art than a mere landscape. In theory the presence of Icarus elevates the genre Brueghel has chosen. In other paintings Brueghel marginalises momentous religious events in a similar way, focusing on environment and setting rather than the alleged subjects, such as...
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Level 2: Intermediate 3 hrs
Getting started with Italian 3
Languages

Getting started with Italian 3

...simple paper notebook, an electronic document, mind maps or any means which suits you. It is important that you add to it regularly so that all key learning points are together in one place and easily accessible for reference and revision. Many learners also find that writing notes helps them to understand grammar points and to memorise vocabulary and expressions. Adding...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Writing what you know
History & The Arts

Writing what you know

...simple action that you do every day – for example, washing, cooking, shaving, putting on make-up, feeding the cat. When you next perform the action, notice everything about it and afterwards note down details that weren't in your original paragraph...Writing what you know: 2.2 Collecting and selecting - Writers are always on the alert for potential material. A notebook...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs