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Autumn on OpenLearn
Miscellaneous

Autumn on OpenLearn

...world of crime and intrigue. You can learn about crime, whodunnits, and the science and history behind them. 6: Get creative indoors As the days grow shorter, autumn is the perfect time to pick up a new hobby or craft. Whether that's writing a novel by the fire, or tackling a DIY project, making something with your hands can be both relaxing and rewarding. 7: Take time to...
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Explore OpenLearn from The Open University
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Explore OpenLearn from The Open University

...world of fascinating subjects and inspiring OU teaching and get excited by what’s possible as you take that next step after school or college...Spotlight - our top picks Thinking about your next steps? Explore five popular subjects and check out our top three free taster courses for each on OpenLearn, from The Open University. Afterwards, why not dive deeper into each...
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Past-Time Lover: Cleopatra
History & The Arts

Past-Time Lover: Cleopatra

...world. I take action to get what is rightfully mine. I have brought demise to a total of three siblings who stood in my way – why share what you can take for yourself? I have been married a total of three times, two of which were to my feeble, insignificant brothers. Using my womanly wit and charm I successfully embarked on a relationship with the Roman warlord Julius...
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Hybrid working and digital transformation toolkit
Money & Business

Hybrid working and digital transformation toolkit

...world...This toolkit offers holistic, human-centred approaches for organisations making the shift to sustainable hybrid working and digital futures. You’ll learn about a range of topics in the collection, including: Digital skills and leadership Digital transformation and building a data-driven culture Sustainability Planning for the future, managing uncertainty and...
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Automated, satellite-based volcano monitoring
Nature & Environment

Automated, satellite-based volcano monitoring

...world are monitored with appropriate frequency says PhD student, Nikola Rogic...[Cleveland Volcano, Aleutian Islands, Alaska ] A view from space of Mount Cleveland volcano, Aleutian Islands, Alaska (2006) A combination of passive and active remote sensing (RS) is accepted to be a technological solution for bridging critical gaps in volcanic hazard assessment and risk...
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The genetics of autism
Health, Sports & Psychology

The genetics of autism

...world are trying to elucidate which variants in the genetic material may be influential in predisposing people to autism. This quest is proving to be extremely difficult, as it is increasingly clear that there isn’t one single gene for autism. Rather, autism can be caused by a large number of different gene variants, and different genes may be linked to autism in...
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The Galapagos
Science, Maths & Technology

The Galapagos

...world's iguanas, it's the best place for researchers to study them. First - catch your iguana Setting up a laboratory to study the iguanas. Which tortoise dropped that?! Collecting hormones from faeces for research into mating behaviour of the giant tortoise. Testing times How to catch and measure the stamina and speed of a marine iguana, and how to get a blood sample...
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Design Essentials: are you sitting comfortably?
Science, Maths & Technology

Design Essentials: are you sitting comfortably?

...world. One school, modernism, laid the foundation for machine-inspired design. Protest, provocation and social responsibility: Gerrit Rietveld’s Crate Chair Designs don’t just have utilitarian or aesthetic functions they can also have economic, social and political ones. Here Emma Curtis, of the Design Museum, discusses examples of designs that are driven by social...
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