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The science of making musical instruments
Science, Maths & Technology

The science of making musical instruments

...change its frequency. [soft, high note] [soft, low note] Soft high note vs soft low note diagram If producing a note is so simple, why do the sounds made by each instrument in an orchestra or band sound so different? The pitch is the degree of highness or lowness of a musical note. The pitch depends on how rapid the vibrations are i.e. how high the frequency is. A higher...
Why is childbirth a medical procedure?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why is childbirth a medical procedure?

...changed dramatically in that, for many, the chances of having a normal birth, that is one without medical intervention, are slim. Most of the women in the UK will have experienced at least one of the medical interventions described below. Indeed, of the 600,000 or so deliveries in the UK each year, it is estimated that less than half of these could be described as...
Irish Women’s Poetry: Eavan Boland
OpenLearn Ireland

Irish Women’s Poetry: Eavan Boland

...changed Irish poetry...Eavan Boland’s life and poetry [Black and white photo of Eavan Boland in 1996]Eavan Boland in 1996 Born in Dublin in 1944, Eavan Boland spent part of her childhood in London before returning to Ireland, aged 14. In England, she suffered anti-Irish discrimination: this made her interested in the tension between how we see ourselves and how we see...
Sacrificial Metals
Science, Maths & Technology

Sacrificial Metals

...changed by providing a surface coating of paint or other metal, but there is another way of changing the properties of the metallic elements that has been known for thousands of years. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin, and like copper, its major component, it is resistant to corrosion. Bronze is also much harder than is copper and it can be used in engineering. It...
Concussion in football: Is it time to get ahead of the game?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Concussion in football: Is it time to get ahead of the game?

...change to the heading guidance The stories of former players, such as Nobby Stiles and Jeff Astle, highlight the risk of repeatedly heading the ball throughout a career and the possible link to CTE. Research has found that players head the ball an average of 6 to 12 times per game which adds up to numerous head impacts over a career. It has also shown that mortality from...
From dreams to reality: becoming a nurse and educator
Health, Sports & Psychology

From dreams to reality: becoming a nurse and educator

...change in my personal life. I had to think creatively and consider how I could utilise my nursing skills and my love of teaching in a role that suited my new lifestyle. I know fairy godmothers only appear in Cinderella but once again the OU saved my life! At this point in my life, my boss Mags was my fairy godmother. Due my own journey, I can emphasise and have the time...
Opening up history: eighteenth century ideas of national independence
History & The Arts

Opening up history: eighteenth century ideas of national independence

...changing world, and what struck me was how familiar their concerns felt. They were debating issues we still face: who benefits from global trade, whether commerce promotes peace or rivalry, and how governments should respond to economic upheaval. 2. What is your specialist area and how did you end up focusing on this? I gravitated toward the Scottish Enlightenment because...
What is Law?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Law?

...changed hands, and then the seller refuses to hand it over. At common law, the buyer would get their money back, but in equity the seller could be ordered to give the painting to the buyer. STEPHANIE PYWELL: OK, but what happens if someone just refuses to comply with the order? CAROLINE DERRY: This is where equity has teeth! If a person doesn’t obey a court’s order,...
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