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An introduction to exoplanets Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to exoplanets

...based on new knowledge. The International Astronomical Union, a renowned organisation dedicated to promoting and safeguarding the science of astronomy, recently took up the debate over ‘what is a planet?’ While many accept the definition issued by the IAU, scientists worldwide continue to debate the issues. And, there are many national and international science...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Matt Ridley - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Matt Ridley - Stories of Change

...base those on? Like the 2 Celsius by the end of the century will do no net harm and will actually do net good; what’s that based on? MR: That’s based on the peer reviewed literature in economics, which is very clearly pointing to net benefits up to around 2°. Now it’s not very precise, nobody’s sure that at 2° it turns negative, but the point is most people...
Lead and manage change in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Lead and manage change in health and social care

...base they do. And I spoke out in the Wales community about my concerns. The regional director paid a visit to me spontaneously. He just happened to be in the area, is the way I remember it and the way I remember him telling me how he happened to be there without an appointment. But he said, if I don’t toe the line, they could pull me out of there tomorrow. What was...
Language of Poverty
Society, Politics & Law

Language of Poverty

...de facto, continue to be seen as the actual representative picture of what it is to live in poverty in Britain. I mean, there was a documentary a couple of years ago on the BBC called Poor Kids, which I thought was positive because it allowed children in poverty to speak about their experiences as they actually were. And I think just that one documentary punctured a lot...
Managing my investments
Money & Business

Managing my investments

...based form of savings account backed by the UK government. A lottery is held every month and the equivalent of 4.65% p.a. (in 2023) on all the Premium Bonds is paid out in tax-free prizes...Week 2: The spectrum of personal investments: 2.3.1 Gilts: UK government bonds - An important form of bonds are those issued by the UK Government through the Debt Management Office...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Could we control our climate? Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Could we control our climate?

...based on extracts 3 and 4): Ocean life moving Nature’s calendar shifting When will the change end? Haiku 2 (based on extracts 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 10): From fish to forest Coral, conifer and krill None are left untouched...Session 2: The planet is changing: 4.2 Ocean acidification - Another less well-known environmental impact is also affecting our oceans. It is not...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Exploring Homer’s Odyssey
History & The Arts

Exploring Homer’s Odyssey

...base. The pot is decorated with figures painted in black, which contrasts with the terracotta-coloured background. In the centre are two warriors, depicted in profile, carrying round shields and pointing spears at one another. Both wear crested helmets. At their feet lies the naked body of a fallen warrior. Other warriors carrying spears and wearing helmets stand behind...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Fundamentals of cost accounting and environmental management accounting
Money & Business

Fundamentals of cost accounting and environmental management accounting

...based on the information shown in Table 3 for a period. The level of activity can be expressed in terms of the units of production or the level of service activity. [Described image] Figure 3 Variable costs The table below shows the variable costs at the maximum output and the fixed costs of the company. Table 3 Variable and fixed costs for a period Variable costs per...