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The Moon
Science, Maths & Technology

The Moon

...NASA's Planetary Geology and Geophysics Program. Figure 7: Mr Frederick J. Doyle, National Space Science Data Center. Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...
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Good Mock COP, Bad Mock COP
Education & Development

Good Mock COP, Bad Mock COP

...Open University held a Mock COP26 event, inspiring future climate leaders from across Scotland in the Highlands and Moray...On Tuesday 2 November 2021, while global delegates were gathering in Glasgow for the COP26 conference, schools across the Highlands and Moray were abuzz with excitement. Pupils were assembling virtually as delegate nations to take decisive action on...
The Hunt: a natural history series that challenges us to side with the predators
Nature & Environment

The Hunt: a natural history series that challenges us to side with the predators

...resources a small spider can achieve a predatory strategy that rivals that of a large mammal. Predators under threat The Hunt makes one acutely aware that many of the animals featured and many others on Earth are under threat because of conflict with humans. The final programme in the series addresses some of the conservation initiatives around the world that recognise...
A year in review 2022
Education & Development

A year in review 2022

...Open University's Open courses. [Blue banner says Sue Gray investigates Partygate] The year started with the much-anticipated report on ‘Partygate’ by the now-famous Sue Gray… but what did she uncover? Black Lives Matter protesters were cleared of any wrongdoing over the toppling of the Edward Colston statue in Bristol, and the first ever pig-to-human heart...
Exploring the relationship between anxiety and depression
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring the relationship between anxiety and depression

...Open University course S826 Introduction to mental health science (Stage 1 in the Masters in Mental Health Science), and is suitable preparatory reading if you are considering moving on to postgraduate study in this area. A number of related free courses are also available on OpenLearn. They are recommended to complement your studies. They can serve as background reading,...
Exploring sedimentary processes
Science, Maths & Technology

Exploring sedimentary processes

...Open University takes us on a visit to Cornwall to follow grains of sand on their journey from the high moorland to the sea shore. Back in the lab, he demonstrates some techniques for looking in detail at samples of sand. The album draws on material originally created to support The Open University course Exploring Science... Exploring sedimentary processes A brief...
Interacting with ambient displays
Science, Maths & Technology

Interacting with ambient displays

...Open University's Jennie Lee building strives to answer this question. This video takes a look behind-the-scenes of the project, which involves an artistic installation of grey and orange balloons which have been produced in the building to signify the number of people using the lift or taking the stairs. The grey balloons represent the stairs, and the orange balloons,...
Attacked but not hacked: How secure was the US election?
Society, Politics & Law

Attacked but not hacked: How secure was the US election?

...resources and their data must remain available and accessible to authorized users, confidential from unauthorized users, and protected from intentional and accidental tampering or modification. In meeting these challenges, organizations must find the resources to implement those safeguards in a proactive, effective, and ongoing fashion. But there is a crucial difference...