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60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Special relativity
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Special relativity

Who had more fun in life, Albert Einstein or Richard Feynman? Whichever one of them was travelling faster...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Andrew Norton on the framework of special relativity and examples of measured time dilation and length contraction Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
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Dive into World Ocean Day with OpenLearn
Science, Maths & Technology

Dive into World Ocean Day with OpenLearn

...our collection of free educational resources about Earth’s oceans - and oceans beyond...Discover the wonders of our oceans - on Earth and beyond. From interactive games like Ocean Explorer to free courses and thought-provoking articles (including oceans in space!), this collection brings together a wealth of learning to inspire curiosity and care for our marine world....
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1722 to 2021 - a history of Scotland's railway
Society, Politics & Law

1722 to 2021 - a history of Scotland's railway

...the development of Scotland's railway industry? Find out in this brief interactive guide to key points in its history. ...Find out more about The Open University's History and Social Sciences courses. The magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct, built between 1897 and 1901. Click the icons to reveal key events. Click here to view the accessible version of this interactive content...
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Rene Descartes - “I think, therefore I am”
History & The Arts

Rene Descartes - “I think, therefore I am”

Stephen Fry explains Rene Descartes argument 'Cogito Ergo Sum' - 'I think, therefore I am'...Find out more about The Open University's Philosophy courses “I think, therefore I am” This is Descartes' famous Cogito argument: Cogito Ergo Sum. This short animation explains how he came to this conclusion of certainty when surrounded by uncertainty and doubt.
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Euro 2025 Championships
Health, Sports & Psychology

Euro 2025 Championships

The UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Championships will be held in Switzerland and will begin on 2 July. Take a look at our dedicated content to the tournament...Euro 2025 Fanatical about sport? Try one of our free courses Sport and fitness hub Explore all our content on sport and fitness in our dedicated hub, where you can also filter by content featuring women in sport.
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60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Dark energy
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Dark energy

...how Einstein was right all along about the expanding Universe. We never should have doubted him...Find out more about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Stephen Serjeant on what it means to equate the curvature of the Universe with the amount of stuff in the Universe Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University...
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Neurodiversity Collection
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodiversity Collection

...inclusive world. Our articles and free courses are here to help you understand neurodiversity more and discover support strategies, particularly during this Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16-22 March)...This OpenLearn collection brings together a range of free resources designed to educate, inspire, and support neurodivergent learners, allies, educators, and employers....
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An introduction to the fascinating work and career options open to people with a social psychology qualification
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to the fascinating work and career options open to people with a social psychology qualification

Where can social psychology take you? Here four psychologists tell us about their career journey and other work options open to people studying social psychology...Transcript Interested? To find out more about the OU’s BSC (Honours) Social Psychology and how to apply, visit our qualifications site or try our OpenLearn Social Psychology and Politics Course
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