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What is Alzheimer's disease?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is Alzheimer's disease?

...guide:...What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is described as the loss of brain function, and symptoms can include memory loss, confusion, personality changes and problems with speech. In the advanced stages of the disease sufferers may find it difficult to perform the everyday tasks most of us take for granted,...
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The Physical World
Science, Maths & Technology

The Physical World

...University course S207 The physical world... Helicopters: flight basics A look at the basic physics of helicopter flight. Helicopters: Traditional rotor blades A look at traditional rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter. Helicopters: Modern rotor blades A look at modern rotor blades and the physics of how they work in flying a helicopter....
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Addressing ethical issues in your research proposal
Education & Development

Addressing ethical issues in your research proposal

...Universal Declaration of Human Rights underpin ethical frameworks (United Nations, 1948). You may be aware of key legislation in your own country or the country where you plan to undertake the research, including laws relating to consent, data protection and decision-making capacity, for example, the Data Protection Act, 2018 (UK). If you want to find out more about...
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Infographic: 12 things to know about Einstein's Theory of Relativity
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Infographic: 12 things to know about Einstein's Theory of Relativity

...be bent into different paths. When the light reaches the telescope, multiple images of the same galaxy appear. Sources: Einstein: The Life of a Genius, Walter Isaacson; The Science Books: Big ideas simply explained, Dorling Kindersley; Universe: the definitive visual guide, Dorling Kindersley; John D Norton, University of Pittsburgh; Shutterstock. © Karl Tate, Space.com...
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Getting started with Spanish 2
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Getting started with Spanish 2

...University course LGXS002 Beginners Spanish 2: ¡En marcha!...Week 2: Everyday activities: 1 Everyday activities - In this activity you will learn vocabulary relating to everyday activities and how to say when you usually do them. Activity 1 Listen to this clip as various people are asked about their everyday activities. Then look at the drawings below, which depict some...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Introducing Health Sciences: Visual Impairment
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Health Sciences: Visual Impairment

...University course SDK125 Introducing health sciences: a case study approach... Introducing Health Sciences: Visual Impairment A short introduction to this album Visual Impairment: Derek 's Story Derek Child describes how he felt when he lost his sight. Training techniques Derek talks about long cane training and his decision to do guide dog training. Dealing with External...
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Get started with OpenLearn
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Get started with OpenLearn

...guide walks you through everything you need to start learning anywhere, anytime, at your own pace...Welcome to OpenLearn Welcome to OpenLearn – the home of free learning from The Open University. We deliver bite-sized learning experiences designed to fit easily into daily life. Any one of our hundreds of courses can be studied anywhere, anytime and completed at your own...
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Maths skills for Science
Science, Maths & Technology

Maths skills for Science

Want to study science but worried you don't have the maths skills required for higher education? Fret not! We have a handy interactive guide to get you on track...[Maths for science gif] Select the image to begin your maths challenge.
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