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The relativistic Universe
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The relativistic Universe

...Open University's Department of Physics and Astronomy. They introduce the origin of relativistic cosmology and share the latest ideas about the structure and evolution of the universe. Einstein’s general theory of relativity predicts the existence of black holes and gravitational waves, and the Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation allows cosmologists to picture the...
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What do you really know about autism?
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What do you really know about autism?

...the image to begin... Our badged course To learn more about autism, its history of diagnosis, and contemporary cross-cultural issues, consider taking our badged open course, Understanding autism. The course comprises approximately 24 hours of study. A brief overview If you're looking for something shorter right now, you may be interested in these......
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Your journey of learning and discovery with us
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Your journey of learning and discovery with us

...Open University study. Scotland resources: courses focused on Scottish history, language and culture. Links to key OpenLearn Hubs – such as our Mental health and wellbeing hub. OpenLearn Create There are some extremely useful resources on OpenLearn Create which may support learners who need a gentler introduction to online learning, including the following: Everyday...
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British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

...courses...Find out about The Open University's Psychology courses and qualifications So whether you're just starting out in private practice, need guidance on marketing your business or find yourself managing employees for the first time, you'll find a course designed to support you. [Logo for British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy] Why study an OpenLearn...
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Moons of the Solar System
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Moons of the Solar System

...Open University course S194 Introducing astronomy... Europa The quest to find life elsewhere in the universe is biggest in modern science. An ice covered ocean on a small world orbiting Jupiter may hold the answers to this fundamental question. Archive footage appears courtesy of Footagevault. Phobos and Deimos Named after the Greek gods of fear and dread, Mars's two...
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Citizen science and the data avalanche
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Citizen science and the data avalanche

...astronomy and particle physics citizen science...Astronomy and particle physics have begun a new data-rich era of discovery, from finding warps in space and time to new particles in accelerators. But the data avalanche is so fast, so large and so complex that it's a challenge for computing. Artificial Intelligence, or AI, regularly offers no easy solutions. You may be...
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Understanding Statements of participation
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Understanding Statements of participation

...badged courses? Look no further, we're here to help!...This video demonstrates how you can create an account, enrol on a course, and gain a Statement of participation: Transcript You can access all of the free learning materials on OpenLearn without creating an account, but by doing so you will be able to gain access to a range of features including being able to obtain a...
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Dr Matt Balme on modelling the landscape of Mars
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Dr Matt Balme on modelling the landscape of Mars

...like ancient flood plains. “Since studying Aram Dorsum, our group has found many more of these “fossilised rivers” around this area, which suggest that ancient Mars was warmer and wetter than it is today; this makes Aram Dorsum a great site to visit to look for evidence of past life on Mars.” Dig deeper into the red planet Try a free course on astronomy or geology...
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