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The Z Files: Jon Chase
Science, Maths & Technology

The Z Files: Jon Chase

...learn about science even if I’ve messed up a little bit? Jon Chase Yeah of course, everyone can. You know, it’s just feeling what you feel comfortable doing and what you enjoy too. Benjamin Zephaniah And where do I start? Jon Chase Well you start with your interests, you start with what you’re into, because no matter what, I realise people will do what they’re...
What will Donald Trump do for the environment?
Nature & Environment

What will Donald Trump do for the environment?

...learning by actors at levels other than national government. A sign of a greater role by non-US government actors under Trump is the surge in donations to environmental NGOs following the election result. Beyond the US Trump was elected on a campaign promise of trade protectionism unseen since the second world war. But protectionism could also present an opening to...
Sounds of environmental change
Society, Politics & Law

Sounds of environmental change

...learn from these various examples of different kind of sounds, then, is that all sorts of sounds can powerfully convey the effects of environmental change on vulnerable landscapes like beaches. Further reading and references The audios in this article were recorded by audioBoom, as part of the British Library and National Trust’s Sounds of our Shores project. The Open...
Brain-inspired computing: a new paradigm for sustainable AI
Science, Maths & Technology

Brain-inspired computing: a new paradigm for sustainable AI

...learn something, those connections strengthen. When you forget, they weaken. As shown in Figure 1 below, the brain is essentially a vast network of these neurons. Scientists borrowed this idea to build artificial neural networks (ANN), the mathematical backbone of almost every AI model in use today. [Brain to neural network to neuron]Figure 1 From brain to neural network...
Autism quiz text
Health, Sports & Psychology

Autism quiz text

...learning difficulties. 4. Autism is on the increase Is the answer TRUE, FALSE or DEBATABLE? Answer... DEBATEABLE There has certainly been an increase in the numbers of children receiving autism spectrum diagnoses, but this does not necessarily mean that autism is on the increase. It is quite likely that these changes reflect increased public awareness of autism, and...
What does it mean to be a South Asian young adult carer?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What does it mean to be a South Asian young adult carer?

...learn and want to succeed in their courses. However, they sometimes missed classes due to their caring responsibilities. At times, they found it difficult to do their coursework and prepare for exams. Where to get support The young people in our study were all receiving support from a young adult carers service. Unfortunately, there are many more young people who are...
The football World Cup: where sport and politics collide
Health, Sports & Psychology

The football World Cup: where sport and politics collide

...learning further? You might find it helpful to explore the Open University's Sport and fitness courses and qualifications....Introduction and guidance: Introduction and guidance - If you are a sports participant or fan and interested in how politics plays a role in one of sport’s biggest global events, the FIFA World Cups (men and women), then this thought-provoking...
What You Need to Know About Psychometrics
Health, Sports & Psychology

What You Need to Know About Psychometrics

...learn new things quickly, plus spatial abilities, by identifying a set of rules and applying them to a new situation, judging how well able to follow information or spot patterns involves a series of slightly different pictures, with a choice of other picture options to complete the series commonly used for IT, science and engineering roles Deductive reasoning assesses...