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Build a thunderstorm predictor
Science, Maths & Technology

Build a thunderstorm predictor

...works: The idea is simple. Just before a thunderstorm, the air will be highly charged with static electricity and this will collect on the unearthed bell. The charge bell will then attract the ringer because if the bell is say positive, the ringer (which is insulated) will be relatively negative. However, when the ringer touches the bell (making it ring) it will...
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The house doesn't always win
Digital & Computing

The house doesn't always win

...work with existing systems such as Apple’s HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings or Amazon’s Alexa Home Assistant. The quality of the software driving these devices is variable. Some are known to have security problems, and some will never receive the necessary software updates to make them more secure. If you want to start equipping your home with internet of things devices,...
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Take the next step with an Open University short course
Education & Development

Take the next step with an Open University short course

...work. How will I study? All learning is 100% online. Our courses are designed to fit around your busy life and commitments, so you don’t need to be online at set times. You can learn from anywhere, at a time that suits you. How much do short courses cost? Our short courses start at £99. Prices vary by course, so for more detailed information, check the relevant course...
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The Eagle has landed within the OpenLearn community
Money & Business

The Eagle has landed within the OpenLearn community

...work from, and connect with, our locations and spaces. Industry specialisms We bring together key industry players and start-ups in Health Care, Climate and Nature, AI, FinTech, Games and Digital Security sectors, giving them a facilitated environment to collaborate and innovate. Want to join our vibrant community, or explore what Barclays Eagle Labs have to offer?...
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The City: The Roman and Greek Cities
History & The Arts

The City: The Roman and Greek Cities

...works, a Eulogy to the greatest cities of the empire, Ausonius expresses his own place in this vast and wonderful tableau: "Bordeaux I love," he writes, "Rome I venerate, in one is my cradle in the other my curule chair" - the curule chair being a symbol of Ausonius’ status. If cities conveyed Roman culture into Europe then we might expect this event to have left an...
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What is Systems Thinking in Practice Hub about?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Systems Thinking in Practice Hub about?

...work-in-progress with new learning resources added regularly. Many of the courses are derived from modules, some no longer taught, but still relevant to today’s challenges. Some courses deal with systems thinking in general while some deal with the use of systems thinking within particular domains such as environmental management or international development. Some of...
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Dyscalculia, maths anxiety and numerophobia in nursing practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dyscalculia, maths anxiety and numerophobia in nursing practice

...work out relevant calculations in order to be safe and effective practitioners. The main example from clinical practice would be drug calculations, but nurses also have to be competent in using other mathematical formulae, such as determining intravenous infusion rates and estimating weights of a patient or client using specific methods. The journey of developing this...
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The science behind sunblocks, tanning and sunburn
Science, Maths & Technology

The science behind sunblocks, tanning and sunburn

...work to keep our skin safe...Why does our skin get harmed by the sun? Three kinds of ultraviolet (UV) light come from the sun: [three types of UV rays emitted from the sun] Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays are the longest of the three with wavelengths (400-315 nanometers) that penetrate deep into the layers of skin causing tissue damage and wrinkling. Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays...
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