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What is RSS and how can I use RSS feeds?
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What is RSS and how can I use RSS feeds?

...out more in our Quickstart Guide...What is an RSS feed? RSS feeds are the ultimate cyber paperboy, delivering the latest articles you’re likely to be interested in as and when they become available. Transcript What kind of new content can I get? In OpenLearn, you can specify the type of content you want sent to you according to areas and subjects. This means you can...
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Noble gases
Science, Maths & Technology

Noble gases

...out light. When mixed with helium it is used to make helium-neon lasers. Argon is used as the inert atmosphere in many light bulbs – an electric current is passed through a wire to heat it up so that it gets so hot it emits light. At these temperatures the metal would react with any oxygen present which is why an inert gas is needed. Krypton is used to produce white...
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About The Open Centre for Languages and Cultures
Languages

About The Open Centre for Languages and Cultures

...out more about The Open University's Language courses and qualifications Transcript "At the heart of our mission for the Open Centre for Languages and Cultures sits the ambition to open up access to high quality opportunities to learn languages and engage with cultures for learners from all over the globe and from all walks of life. We are committed to increasing public...
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What's the difference between a tall organisation and a flat organisation? The one-minute guide
Money & Business

What's the difference between a tall organisation and a flat organisation? The one-minute guide

...out more about The Open University's Business and Management courses and qualifications [A ray] Is this ray wise to keep things flat? Where there is a large number of levels in the management hierarchy, the organisation is said to be ‘tall’. This will tend to result in narrow spans of control. Where there is a small number of levels in the hierarchy, the organisation...
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Supporting learners to become agents for sustainability
Education & Development

Supporting learners to become agents for sustainability

...out for participants. For example, ‘Integrate rather than segregation’ as working together can be far more productive than working in isolation; ‘creatively use and respond to change’ is a key life skill and may drive commitment to sustainability. Being adaptable seems to be key. The principles could be implemented in parallel with any focus or vary over time, or...
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Live long and prosper?
Science, Maths & Technology

Live long and prosper?

...out still are four gas-giants (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus & Neptune) each accompanied by dozens of rocky moons, and then another region containing millions of icy bodies, known as the Kuiper belt, including the dwarf planet Pluto and many others of similar size. As far as we know, only one of these planets is habitable (and inhabited). The Earth lies in the Sun’s so-called...
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Do we really want speed on our roads to be further reduced?
Society, Politics & Law

Do we really want speed on our roads to be further reduced?

...out into the road to boost the figures for the benefit of the community, but even for those who argue that the ends always justify the means this is probably a step too far. The more palatable option of a petition has been signed by a small number of people and they have tried to raise publicity on local radio and newspapers. Using borrowed equipment, speeds were...
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Past-Time Lover: Albert Einstein
History & The Arts

Past-Time Lover: Albert Einstein

...out Jewish scientists who were being forced to give up any official positions and place them in their own Universities. I am a strong advocate of civil rights, and fight passionately against racism. My relationship history is somewhat up for debate – I guess it would depend who you queried. When my relationship with my first wife began to dissolve, I attempted to...
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