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The chemistry of fireworks
Science, Maths & Technology

The chemistry of fireworks

...type of firework has a slightly different design and ingredients - learn how the various explosions and colours occur...[A fireworks display ] During autumn it is common to see beautiful fireworks in the night sky but have you ever wondered when they were developed and about the science behind how they entertain us? You will realise that there are many types of fireworks...
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Rhieni a gwarcheidwaid: Ateb eich cwestiynau
Education & Development

Rhieni a gwarcheidwaid: Ateb eich cwestiynau

...De Cymru yma i ateb eich cwestiynau. ...Cyngor ar gyfer y broses ymgeisio A ydych chi’n pendroni sut allwch chi gymryd rhan a chynnig cefnogaeth yn ystod y broses ymgeisio? Yn y fideo hwn, mae Alexandra yn cynnig cyngor ymarferol mewn perthynas â sut allwch chi gynorthwyo eich person ifanc yn ystod o broses o wneud penderfyniad, o fynychu dyddiau agored i geisiadau...
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Anodising
Science, Maths & Technology

Anodising

...type of pre-treatment carried out before anodising. Types of pre-treatment range from mechanical processing such as “abrasive polishing” to chemical treatments such as “chemical brightening” or “electrolytic polishing”. The type of plant ranges from small manual load and unload, up to fully automatic in-line plant ranging in amperage capacities from...
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The many forms of workplace bullying
Money & Business

The many forms of workplace bullying

...types. These can include “overt acts” – such as threats or actual violence, demands for resignation, verbal assault or “subtle acts” like teasing, gossip or banter. Then there are “work related acts” such as micro managing, limiting options for annual leave, giving too much or too little work, and “person related acts”, which include insults or jokes of...
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En rumbo: intermediate Spanish
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En rumbo: intermediate Spanish

...de En Rumbo, el curso de español de nivel intermedio de la Open University. Personal information part 1 We’re going to listen to street interviews with eight people from different parts of the world giving basic personal information. Personal information part 2 Here are three examples of people introducing themselves and giving basic personal information. What are...
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60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Black holes
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Black holes

Is it possible to make your own black hole? DIY experts take note with this animation ...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Andrew Norton on the two types of black holes Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
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Stay in control and hide the fear: The psychology of skydivers and climbers
Health, Sports & Psychology

Stay in control and hide the fear: The psychology of skydivers and climbers

...phrase, just unpack it, that phrase edge work refers to the actual risk moments that are encountered during these activities? James Hardie-Bick: Yeah, edge work describes activities that could result in serious injury and even death. And so skydiving is an example of that and rock climbing and so forth. Alex Honnold, the free climber, free solo climber, tremendously brave...
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How do children learn the concept of race?
Education & Development

How do children learn the concept of race?

...phrase we often hear when discussing race – but is this true? Mel Green explores how children conceptualise the idea of race and respond to it...Race is a social construct – a creation of society – which categorise individuals based on their perceived physical characteristics such as skin colour. Yet being ‘colour blind’ and the idea of not being able to see the...
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