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Unsolved problems in cosmology
Science, Maths & Technology

Unsolved problems in cosmology

...managed to look so similar. * hot big bang See big bang. * Hubble diagram A plot of apparent magnitude against redshift. * Hubble law See Hubble-Lemaître law. * Hubble constant The value of the Hubble parameter at the current time. * Hubble parameter In terms of the scale factor a(t), the Hubble parameter at any given time can be written equation sequence part 1 cap h of...
Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Deall datganoli yng Nghymru
Society, Politics & Law

Deall datganoli yng Nghymru

...managed to increase the funding for local government to reflect some of the specific priorities that they had stressed to us, around education and social services, and we certainly do welcome that priority. But there's no doubt that austerity is biting deep into local services, and very difficult choices have to be made across all councils. MOHAMMAD ASGHAR Minister, the...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Mathematics for science and technology Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Mathematics for science and technology

...manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn68. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn statement of participation – which also displays your Open University badge. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course before you begin, in our optional start-of-course...
The restless Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

The restless Universe

...managed to avoid the task of managing his mother's farmlands and became instead an undergraduate at Trinity College in the University of Cambridge. [Figure 9] Figure 9 Woolsthorp Manor - Newton's birthplace As a student Newton read the works of Aristotle and was taught mathematics, as was customary, but he also taught himself physics and thus became acquainted with the...
Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
How to be a critical reader
Languages

How to be a critical reader

...manage to do some research on the words and ideas you will find in the text? If so, you probably found a lot of information on the internet. Today, people talk about genes and evolution across many subject areas. Perhaps you have already encountered these ideas in your area of interest or from your reading. Task 3 Below are some simple definitions of these words and...
Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
Political ordering
Society, Politics & Law

Political ordering

...managed to leave the house on time, bundling her toddler into the car seat to take her to nursery. Just as she was leaving, the post arrived. Jill ignored the pile of envelopes; probably just more bills and tax demands. She drove the short distance to the nursery, taking care to avoid the potholes and the speed cameras, and left her toddler in the care of her favourite...
Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Exploring ancient Greek religion
History & The Arts

Exploring ancient Greek religion

...managed to come up with some ideas about the dos and don’ts for your first visit. Your answers may differ slightly from these, but here are some examples: You would expect to take money with you on your visit to pay for your consultation with Amphiaraos (the regulations stipulate 9 obols, which, as you might have worked out from the glossary entry on ‘drachma’,...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Expert evidence and forensic science in the courtroom
Society, Politics & Law

Expert evidence and forensic science in the courtroom

...managing this issue. Sensitive topic Activity 1 Addressing ‘rape myths’ Timing: Allow about 20 minutes A variety of approaches have been suggested to address ‘rape myths’ in jury trials. Which, if any, of the following do you think would be most appropriate? Once you have made your selection, remember to click ‘Save response’. The results of the poll will be...