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Darwinian Demons
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwinian Demons

...them? Darwin's niches Niche specialisation is a key element of Darwin's theory of evolution. Every habitat contains a multitude of smaller local enviroments, to which different species prove to be best adapted. How demons self destruct In reality Darwinian demons do not conquer all. They are often at the their most dangerous when taken out of their home environments....
Darwin Now
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin Now

...of evolution and explore its continued relevance. Darwin's anniversary celebrations Fern Elsdon-Baker discusses how Darwin will be celebrated in the UK this year. Evolution and Humanity Steve Jones explores how evolutionary theory knocks mankind off its pinnacle. Be sceptical about Darwin Steve Jones points out that one day Darwin too may be superseded by a better theory....
Audio 25 mins
Water Treatment
Science, Maths & Technology

Water Treatment

...action in a time of drought Is Recycling Water Good? People on the streets of Essex tell us what they think. The panel outline what we can do to help ourselves. Fresh Water Filtration The multi-stage treatment process river water goes through before it comes out of our taps. Waste Water Filtration The processes at a sewage works and the types of waste water treated....
Introducing Health Sciences: Trauma, Repair and Recovery
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Health Sciences: Trauma, Repair and Recovery

...out how falls affect the elderly, what injuries motorcycle accidents can cause, and how a victim of the 2005 London underground bombings has learned to cope with mental trauma. This material forms part of The Open University course SDK125 Introducing health sciences: a case study approach... Introducing health sciences: paramedics A short introduction to this album...
Starting with Maths
Science, Maths & Technology

Starting with Maths

...out from Mark Davis and Water Bailiff Jim Smith how graphical representation of environmental data helps them understanding what's going on with the Sussex River Ouse. Student views on the OU OU students talking about the benefits to them of studying with the OU Finding space and time for studying OU students talking about how they found the space and time to study, and...
Cannabis, Consciousness and the Imagination
Health, Sports & Psychology

Cannabis, Consciousness and the Imagination

...out that nothing in the world could have been made without the human capacity for imagination. Evolutionary anthropologists use the example of tool-making, showing that humans started to develop this brain capacity 50,000 years ago. Scientists can demonstrate that musicians and artists use an unusual amount of imagination for their creativity; and, lastly, the audio...
Start writing plays
History & The Arts

Start writing plays

...out in playwriting How do you find your starting point? Playwrights discuss the start of the creative process from developing simple ideas to narratives. Developing a play What are the best practices to apply when developing a dramatic idea? This discussion ranges from wider issues such as genre to more technical aspects of the art. The importance of character Crafting...
Audio 1 hr 2 mins
Combating air pollution
Science, Maths & Technology

Combating air pollution

...out to determine car emissions, but interpreting the data into real pollution statistics is harder than it seems. Clear solutions How to clean the air. Demonstration of methods used to remove pollutants from the air, including factory emissions. Industrial emissions How to curb industrial emissions of VOC's. The challenge facing British Aerospace in finding alternatives...