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15 minutes on Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

15 minutes on Mars

...Upgrade to the latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari. [AstrobiologyOU logo]This article is part of the Astrobiology Collection on OpenLearn. This collection of free articles, interactives, videos and courses provides insights into research that investigates the possibilities of life beyond the Earth and the ethical and governance implications of this....
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Structural Integrity: designing against failure
Science, Maths & Technology

Structural Integrity: designing against failure

...course T357, Structural integrity: designing against failure... Structural Integrity: Designing against failure A short introduction to this album. Kinzua's Weakest Link An engineer's worst nightmare come true. Using aerial photography and forensic markers to investigate the precise sequence of the collapse. Reconstructing the collapse Connecting the failure at Kinzua to...
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Audio 21 mins
Introducing Health Sciences: COPD
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Health Sciences: COPD

...course SDK125, Introducing health sciences: a case study approach... Introducing Health Sciences: COPD A short introduction to this album Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder Doctors and sufferers discuss COPD and the nature of the disease. Living with COPD Real life stories of people living with COPD, focusing on a support group based in Sheffield. Respiratory Clinic A...
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Audio 28 mins
Ecosystems: the carbon cycle
Science, Maths & Technology

Ecosystems: the carbon cycle

...course S396 Ecosystems... Ecosystems: the carbon cycle A short introduction to this album How plants make food The influence of differing levels of light, water, CO2 and nutrients on plant photosynthesis around the world Recycling carbon How carbon is returned to the atmosphere through decomposition of organic matter The peatbog problem Why peatbogs are crucial carbon...
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Audio 19 mins
Management: Perspectives and Practice
Money & Business

Management: Perspectives and Practice

...course B716 MBA stage 1: Management: Perspectives and Practice... HR Perspective A HR representative explains how HR is a vital part of organisational strategy. Marketing Perspective A Marketing Practitioner shares the key elements of the job. Finance and Accounting Perspective The Chief Financial Officer at Step PLC gives an example of his role in an important situation....
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Audio 30 mins
Earth's physical resources: rocks for roads
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth's physical resources: rocks for roads

...course S278 Earth's physical resources: origin, use and environmental impact... Rocks for Roads An an introduction to this album How a quarry works Quarry managers explain how rock is formed and how they extract different layers of stone. Once blasted and processed, it is used to build roads. Longterm sustainability of quarries A look at the road laying process. The need...
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Audio 14 mins
Maths as others see it
Science, Maths & Technology

Maths as others see it

...course MU120 Open mathematics... Maths as others see it A short introduction to this album. The Whittington Hospital Discover the importance and responsibilities of the porters and cleaners in The Whittington Hospital and how maths is used throughout the hospital.. What is maths? Find out how maths is used to measure haemoglobin levels. Plus, what is the public's...
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Audio 12 mins
Design Behind the Bike
Science, Maths & Technology

Design Behind the Bike

...looks at what influences the designer and the consumer. The films form part of the Open University Course T317 and T174... History History of the Bike and the Tour de France Aesthetics The significance of aesthetics Wheels The history, design and evolution of the wheel Materials Titanium , carbon fibre and the resurgence of steel Frame Design Design through the Years...
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Audio 43 mins