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Banning the bomb: a global history of activism against nuclear weapons
History & The Arts

Banning the bomb: a global history of activism against nuclear weapons

...out and saw the whole city. ‘The city must be burning first. But that time, there was no fire’, she said. Maybe 10 minutes or 20 minutes after that, everywhere-- khaki colour, just like rocks or rubbish and so on. And then, that time, people tried to flee from under the building. So people try to-- mother, parents try to pull their children under the crushed down...
Hidden Maths
Science, Maths & Technology

Hidden Maths

...out more about The Open University's Mathematics courses. It’s impossible to address today’s world without encountering Maths and Stats at every step, and yet for many of us it’s a subject that we attempt to avoid at all costs. Browse through our FREE online courses and interactive games to find out more about the history of Maths; and whether you’re currently...
Article 5 mins
An introduction to geology
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to geology

...out why tiny marine wildlife is at the core of the plastics industry. You will learn about the various types of rock, and explore how, where and why different rocks and natural resources form across the Earth. You will also look at some of the environmental and sustainability considerations that geologists need to take into account when extracting and processing these...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Euro 2020
Health, Sports & Psychology

Euro 2020

...knock-out games, check out the expert insights and free sport courses in our Euro 2020 hub...Euro 2020 starts on 11 June 2021, having been rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more about the Euros in the FREE resources below. Explore training for pressure moments in sport Fanatical about football? Try one of our free courses Become an Open University student...
Article 30 mins
You are here
Science, Maths & Technology

You are here

...find out more about the Milky Way, the 30 or so galaxies that make up our local group and much more...Find out more You might be closer to a science degree than you think: find out if you're ready to study science with The Open University Discover more about Stargazing LIVE which returns to our screens to take us on a brand new journey of discovery through the night...
Activity 5 mins
Pain and Aspirin
Science, Maths & Technology

Pain and Aspirin

...out that the sensation of pain is caused by the release of a chemical called prostaglandin that stimulates the nerve endings and sends an electrical message to the brain. Inhibiting the formation of prostaglandin reduces pain and we will see, by looking at the specific shape of the molecules involved, how aspirin can so inhibit the formation of prostaglandin. To make the...
Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
National Storytelling Week
History & The Arts

National Storytelling Week

...out more about The Open University's Creative Writing qualifications. Once upon a time, there was a week dedicated to storytelling, it was called National Storytelling Week ... During this week, your quest is to delve through the wealth of content provided here on OpenLearn on all things to do with stories. Got an idea for a story? Start writing fiction Could your ability...
People with dementia and meaning in music
Health, Sports & Psychology

People with dementia and meaning in music

...out what music a man or woman with dementia enjoys is the basis for developing a personalised approach e.g. whether singing or playing instruments (or both) is preferred, the choice of instruments, developing a personalised playlist. In addition, taking account of the ‘memory bump’ is important - that is, people with dementia retain their clearest musical memories for...