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Welcome to Applying Psychology to Work Hub
Health, Sports & Psychology

Welcome to Applying Psychology to Work Hub

...articles, videos, audios and courses) that have been curated by a team of applied psychologists within The Open University School of Psychology and Counselling. Read on and take part in activities to find out how it could be of benefit to you! ...We have many common experiences at work (starting a job, building relationships, teamworking, change, trusting others,...
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When is the best time to water during a heatwave?
Nature & Environment

When is the best time to water during a heatwave?

...this is because the combination of drought and heavy wear are just too much for your lawn to handle. [The Conversation]So the message is clear, enjoy your garden in the heat, but remember that your plants are similar to us humans – they too enjoy a bit of shade and a nice drink. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
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From Zero Day to Doomsday – Public Lecture
Digital & Computing

From Zero Day to Doomsday – Public Lecture

...comments box below this article. Study with The Open University Find out more about opportunities to study computing at the OU Find out about the OU’s lead role in the Institute of Coding Introduction to computing and information technology 1 (TM112) Introduction to cybersecurity: say safe online Information security Introduction to computing and information technology...
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An introduction to the Social Work Hub
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to the Social Work Hub

...article explains...This collection of resources, including free courses, articles and interactives, has been curated to be a central hub for anyone interested in social work and social care. Whether you are thinking about a career in social work, a social work practitioner wanting to learn more about a specific area of practice, or an aspiring social care leader looking...
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Strange coloured teeth; strange coloured bones
Science, Maths & Technology

Strange coloured teeth; strange coloured bones

...the origins of turquoise-like ivory (odontolite) acquired from deposits of fossilized mastodon teeth and used decoratively in the Middle Ages. You can read the original version of this article, with references, at roisincerate.com You might also like our short audio feature on glow worms... Or read a short profile of Osamu Shimomura, who discovered why jellyfish glow....
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Neurodivergence and birth trauma
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodivergence and birth trauma

...article looks at the links to traumatic birth...Neurodiversity refers to accepting that everyone’s brain functions in different ways; while most brains process information in a ‘neurotypical’ way, some brains are ‘neurodivergent’. Over recent decades, the number of people diagnosed with neurodivergent conditions has increased and continues to grow. This is due...
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Tips for using a large language model
Digital & Computing

Tips for using a large language model

...article gives you eight top tips for using this sort of artificial intelligence...Here are some useful things to bear in mind when using a Large Language Model. 1: A LLM is not a search engine ChatGPT and other LLMs will almost always answer any query you give them, but you cannot guarantee its response is helpful or even accurate. Remember, LLMs understand the structure...
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Can comedy change your life?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can comedy change your life?

...articles that examine disabled comedians’ views on the British TV comedy industry and on the cultural shift from disabled people being largely targets of comedy to being ‘comedy makers’. Lockyer thinks that this shift and other changes, such as disparaging jokes becoming less tolerated, are indicative of wider changes in society. “The political potential of comedy...
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