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Half of climate safety level has gone - Climate News Network
Nature & Environment

Half of climate safety level has gone - Climate News Network

...thinks that milestone will be passed only if there is a strong El Niño, the cyclic Pacific weather phenomenon that periodically brings widespread chaos in its wake. However, the research looks likely finally to lay to rest the argument that global warming is slowing and stuttering to a virtual halt, the so-called hiatus theory. Kevin Trenberth, of the US National Center...
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Article 10 mins
Sara Kay Aloe
Education & Development

Sara Kay Aloe

...thinking that it was too late for me. I realised that I can pursue my dreams and change my career…’ Sara added that she would advise anyone who is thinking about doing a degree to try some of our courses to become more familiar with academic-level material beforehand. ‘I honestly think that investing your time in learning is the best way to spend time, as your...
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Article 5 mins
Learning how to learn
Education & Development

Learning how to learn

...Think back to an example of study you have done in the past, or any fairly structured learning opportunity you remember. Focus on a particular activity or task when you were consciously engaged in learning. Jot down a brief description of what you were learning - what was the subject, topic or task? Having reminded yourself of that, write a brief description of how you...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Understanding Milton Keynes
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding Milton Keynes

...else The grid system of roads Where are all the people? A city in a forest Culture in Milton Keynes Arts in Milton Keynes Economics of Milton Keynes Milton Keynes and The Open University The failure of public transport—and how it could change Ethnic diversity in Milton Keynes How Milton Keynes is portrayed in the media Final thoughts More about Milton Keynes and cities...
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Video 1 hr
Get your FREE human body augmented reality postcards
Science, Maths & Technology

Get your FREE human body augmented reality postcards

...systems and organs in your body work. It’s an augmented reality experience that uses your smartphone’s camera with animated 3D models of your heart, liver and brain. The experience is free but you’ll need to download a free app from a company called Zappar. You’ll also need the unique print outs for your smartphone camera to scan (see the instructions below)....
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Activity 10 mins
Communication in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Communication in health and social care

...system, and how he has learnt to cope. Taking care This lively section presents three dramatised scenes set in a care home for elderly residents. The scenes analyse residential care from multiple viewpoints. Cope in such an intense emotional environment? The casualty ward of any hospital is a place of extreme emotion for patients and staff alike. Three A Skills in action...
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Audio 2 hrs 30 mins
Environment: Lake Baikal
Nature & Environment

Environment: Lake Baikal

...system - yet this lake is now an environment at serious risk. This album focuses on the growing environmental threats to the region, which was named a World Heritage Site in 1996. Industry and new businesses flocked to the once-isolated region, inducing massive economic growth, but at what cost to the natural habitat? On top of this threat, the invasion of alien species...
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Audio 28 mins
Rundblick: beginners' German second edition
Languages

Rundblick: beginners' German second edition

...white horses are bred What’s your marital status? People’s marital and family status Singing in a choir People talking about singing in a choir Lost luggage Lost luggage at an airport Health insurance Health insurance systems in Switzerland Plans for Easter Interviews with 4 people about their plans for Easter The New Year 7 people describe their plans for New Year...
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Audio 33 mins