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A tour of the cell
Science, Maths & Technology

A tour of the cell

...simple EM images...A tour of the cell: 1 Introducing the cell - Studies into the function and appearance of cells reveal the presence of great diversity, which is particularly striking among eukaryotic cells. Even very different types of eukaryotic cells, however, exhibit many common structures and functions. This mix of uniformity and diversity is also reflected in the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Social psychology and politics
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social psychology and politics

...simple matter of one’s legal status, this example shows that defining the boundaries of citizenship is based on assumptions about what holds communities together and therefore who is included and excluded from these communities (Andreouli and Dashtipour, 2014; Barnes, Auburn and Lea, 2004; Gray and Griffin, 2014)...Social psychology and politics: 4.2 Citizenship as a...
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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
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
An introduction to floodplain meadows
Nature & Environment

An introduction to floodplain meadows

...simple psychological and practical approaches. Spending time in nature fosters an appreciation of our environment and can help regulate our emotions. Talking and spending time with like-minded people can bring a sense of togetherness. Learning about nature can maintain our curiosity about the natural world. Undertaking positive actions can ease our sense of helplessness...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Understanding your customers
Money & Business

Understanding your customers

...coding data, and responses to a self-report on viewers’ impressions to the ad. We first looked at the overall biometric engagement trace and immediately noticed that a huge portion of the ad fell below the purple line, which represents neutral engagement. This means that during these parts of the add, viewers were actively disengaged, not paying attention, and not...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 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
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