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The relativistic Universe
Science, Maths & Technology

The relativistic Universe

...think that dark energy must exist? This album is an introduction to The Open University course S383 The relativistic Universe... The Relativistic Universe An introduction to this album Telescopes and the universe's evolution The latest technology can look almost all the way back to the Big Bang, and may soon identify the first stars and galaxies Cosmic Microwave...
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Space, Time and Consciousness
Science, Maths & Technology

Space, Time and Consciousness

...thinking there is just the one time the same for everyone. Professor Russell Stannard shows how relativity theory shows this not to be the case. The Nature of Matter Professor Russell Stannard explores the nature of matter and how complete our understanding of matter can be. The Wave Particle Paradox Professor Russell Stannard looks at the Wave/Particle Paradox and Neils...
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Freeing people caught between life and death
Health, Sports & Psychology

Freeing people caught between life and death

...think. At first, this feels like a game, even one that is strangely amusing. Then, reality sets in. You’re trapped. You see and hear your family lamenting your fate. Over the years, the carers forget to turn on the TV. You’re too cold. Then you’re too hot. You’re always thirsty. The visits of your friends and family dwindle. Your partner moves on. And there’s...
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How we talk about Savile
Society, Politics & Law

How we talk about Savile

...think this was a relic of a bygone age, but my work on more recent press reporting of Savile suggests there is no room for complacency. The UK press’s coverage of Savile between his death in October 2011 and three days after the ITV broadcast of Exposure in October 2012, which named him as a serial abuser of girls (the evidence of his abuse of boys came later), shows a...
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First, they came for the Marmite... but what next as the pound falls?
Money & Business

First, they came for the Marmite... but what next as the pound falls?

...think, irreversible. While everyone has noticed the slide in the value of sterling in travel exchange shops, its impact on daily life had not been fully appreciated until Britons picked up morning newspapers bearing headlines of doom, threatening the disappearance of British staples such as Marmite and Dove soap from supermarket shelves. In the most notable case, Tesco...
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Why has Theresa May called for a snap election?
Society, Politics & Law

Why has Theresa May called for a snap election?

...think the public will warm to Jeremy and his policies once they see more of him: Not. Going. To. Happen. If the Labour leader and his team think they’ve had a raw deal from the media – and from the Tories – since he took over, they ain’t seen nothing yet. Even on a level playing field (and it won’t be one) they’d still stand no chance: they’re miles behind...
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Methods in Motion: The middle children
Languages

Methods in Motion: The middle children

...thinking (posed by model)] (Posed by a model) My research focuses on children and young people who, following migration, act as translators and interpreters for family and friends who don’t speak the local language. Termed ‘child language brokers,’ their rapid language learning at school means they often linguistically mediate on behalf of family very soon after...
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Managing our personal financial risks from the changed climate
Nature & Environment

Managing our personal financial risks from the changed climate

...think about what we need to do and could help us prioritise. [Photo of some boardgame tokens on the board] How do you assess your economic risk and take action? How does TCFD work? TCFD has four pillars. For us they might translate as: Take control Identify and assess the climate risks you face Decide how to manage them Set targets to reach where you need to be Deciding...
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