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The science of genetics
Nature & Environment

The science of genetics

...codes, the one in DNA carries information or instructions; in this case ones that direct the growth and survival of each individual. To be meaningful, the letters A, C, G and T have to be in the correct order or sequence in each gene. The Human Genome Project involves identifying each of these letters in the correct sequence for each chromosome in turn for the whole...
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Article 10 mins
What is Law?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Law?

...simple definition of law? CAROLINE DERRY: Well, a useful way of looking at law is as a system of rules that regulate the conduct of people in society. Compliance with the law is enforced by the state via the courts. Law exerts social control, creates enforceable rights and obligations, and resolves disputes. STEPHANIE PYWELL: But most of us just try not to ‘break’...
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Video 10 mins
What do historians do?
History & The Arts

What do historians do?

...Code is much more complex than a simple explanation might suggest. Here you have gained a good insight into the detailed work of writing history...What do historians do?: Conclusion - After all your hard work you should now: appreciate how historians develop research ideas from different starting points understand some of the choices and processes involved in researching...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
The challenges of ethical trading - perspective of a retailer
Money & Business

The challenges of ethical trading - perspective of a retailer

...code of conduct or ethical standard. It means using the company’s buying power and influence to implement the Code and ensure that workers enjoy better working conditions. Communication of the company’s aspirations via its Code is vital, both to suppliers and internally and this has manifested a new skill set and the requirement for specific training in social...
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Article 5 mins
Equity-based research design
Education & Development

Equity-based research design

...code of research (South African San Institute, 2017). Similarly, there are Indigenous bodies in Australasia and Canada who seek to advise those requesting to research Indigenous communities. In the following video, Alison Buckler and Alison Fox explore what it means to think about equitable research in settings, how research grows out of investing in relationships,...
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Article 30 mins
Centrifugal casting
Science, Maths & Technology

Centrifugal casting

...Simple cylindrical shapes such as cast iron pipes, bushes and cylinder liners are made using this technique. Complex-shaped components such as pulleys and gears have both internal and external surfaces shaped by the refractory mould and core. Composite components are formed by lining an outer shell with a cast alloy. White metal bearings are formed in this way. See Also:...
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Article 5 mins
The age of offence
Society, Politics & Law

The age of offence

...simple definition of ‘offence’ is that it’s the emotional reaction you have to words or actions which attack certain values that you hold dear. It’s experienced as a form of psychological harm – your ‘feelings get hurt’ – and specifically harm done towards your system of beliefs. By attacking your belief system, the person giving offence is also attacking...
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Video 30 mins
Systems explained: What do we mean by feedback?
Money & Business

Systems explained: What do we mean by feedback?

...simple example of steering a boat to illustrate feedback. (Incidentally, the word, 'cybernetics' originates in a Greek word meaning 'to steer'). When the boat deviates to the left, the person steering checks the deviation and moves the rudder to the left to move the boat back on course. Once corrected, the boat may then move too far to the right so that the person...
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Article 5 mins