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The trailblazers of 2024 launch women’s sport into an exciting 2025
Health, Sports & Psychology

The trailblazers of 2024 launch women’s sport into an exciting 2025

...Open begins on 12 January, with British number one Katie Boulter set to compete. Subsequent Grand Slam events include the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, each offering thrilling matches featuring the world’s elite female players. Get started with the Australian Open matches schedule. BASKETBALL Unrivaled Basketball League: 17 January This new women’s 3-on-3...
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Article 10 mins
The Cyber Armour: A podcast which champions voices and safety of women and girls in the digital world
Society, Politics & Law

The Cyber Armour: A podcast which champions voices and safety of women and girls in the digital world

...Open University. It is a podcast which champions the voices and safety of women and girls in the digital world. It explores different topics in relation to online safety, while aiming to appeal to a non-academic, general audience that may not have many opportunities to deepen their understanding of these issues. The Centre for Protecting Women Online is a vehicle for...
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Audio 30 mins
Indian summer monsoon amplified global warming 130,000 years ago, helping end ice age
Nature & Environment

Indian summer monsoon amplified global warming 130,000 years ago, helping end ice age

...sources of methane, a greenhouse gas. This amplified global warming further and helped end the ice age. The rate at which today’s climate is changing is unprecedented in the geological record, but our study shows how sensitive the Indian summer monsoon was during a global transition into warming in the past and may still be. [Photograph showing the same view as the...
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Article 15 mins
Carbonitriding / carburising
Science, Maths & Technology

Carbonitriding / carburising

...source of carbon (natural gas or propane), and ammonia, which is the source of nitrogen. Times depend on material, gas composition temperature and/or case depth, but can be as low as 1 h, due to small case depths. Quenching as for gas carburising. Variation of the depth of case with time and temperature: Time required Depth of case 870°C 900°C 950°C 960°C 0.4 mm 3.5 3...
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Article 10 mins
Why it is a huge mistake to get rid of parent governors on school boards
Society, Politics & Law

Why it is a huge mistake to get rid of parent governors on school boards

...source of knowledge and undermining a democratic system of education, Jacquline argues...[Parents governors cartoon, society matters] In what circumstances can you judge that a parent is “not good enough”? Apparently when they are a school governor. In its latest set of reforms in education, the government plans to scrap mandatory elected parent representation on...
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Article 5 mins
Climate change
Nature & Environment

Climate change

...sources of greenhouse gases that are connected to humans and the numerous and varied means of measuring climate change that are available. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 2 study in Science...Climate change: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the physical basis of the natural greenhouse effect, including the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 18 hrs
Exploring sport coaching and psychology Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring sport coaching and psychology

...Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
How to be a critical reader
Languages

How to be a critical reader

...source. Some texts will be more factual than others and some will attempt to influence your opinions. The purpose of the questions you ask in this course will be to evaluate what you are reading. As you do the activities you will develop your ability to read critically by asking questions about: the source of the text and the status of the author which subject area the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs