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Studying mammals: A winning design
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: A winning design

...becomes clearer if we work out what percentage its weight is of the mother's weight. But to compare 'like with like' we first need to express each measurement in the same units, in this case grams (g). 8.0 kg is equivalent to (8.0 × 1000) grams = 8000 g, so 0.5 g as a percentage of 8000 g is (0.5/8000) × 100%. This calculation comes to a little over 0.006% - compared to...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Histology, microscopy, anatomy and disease
Science, Maths & Technology

Histology, microscopy, anatomy and disease

...students studying human biology at school or university, medical laboratory scientists and anyone who is interested in biomedical science. By enrolling on this course you can track your progress in your My OpenLearn profile and earn a free Open University statement of participation on completion. This course is also available to study on FutureLearn where you will have...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Living without oil
Science, Maths & Technology

Living without oil

...becomes 92.3 × 109, which is written in formal scientific notation as 9.23 × 1010.) The UK population in 2010 was approximately 62 million. Express the UK population in scientific notation. 6.2 × 107 people (one million = 1 000 000 = 1 × 106) Setting out your calculation using scientific notation, calculate the number of litres of oil consumed on average by each UK...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Why is the media still fascinated by Brady and Hindley's crimes?
Society, Politics & Law

Why is the media still fascinated by Brady and Hindley's crimes?

...become emaciated. Brady went on hunger strike in 1999 as a protest against his treatment at Ashworth. He remained on hunger strike until his death, but he was being force fed – something the authorities are allowed to do with people detained under the Mental Health Act. He also had the right to appeal to a tribunal and did so on the grounds that he was not mentally ill...
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Article 5 mins
What does the AKP victory mean for Turkey?
Society, Politics & Law

What does the AKP victory mean for Turkey?

...become the strongest opposition party by the next elections. As things stand, the HDP is now the biggest challenge to Erdoğan’s authoritarianism – a crucial role. Selahattin Demirtaş, the party’s co-leader, sent a strong message to the country during his election night speech: “No need to be afraid. We are here and we will keep resisting together.”[The...
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Article 10 mins
Rugby: A game of risk and reward
Health, Sports & Psychology

Rugby: A game of risk and reward

...becomes part of the game (from U9 onwards) perhaps the risks will begin to outweigh the rewards. In particular the risk of spinal injury is the scariest to contemplate. But what is the nature of such a risk and am I just being an overprotective mother? What is the risk? Fuller (2008) found that “the risk of catastrophic injury in rugby union was comparable with that...
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Article 10 mins
From the Sumerians to Shakespeare to Twain: why fart jokes never get old
History & The Arts

From the Sumerians to Shakespeare to Twain: why fart jokes never get old

...becomes clear why farts are universally funny. It’s because they are capable of producing this effect in all of the ways identified by the three theories of humor. And events that satisfy the criteria for all three forms of humor tend to be especially funny. For example, a few years ago, a YouTube post was made of Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly passing gas repeatedly on a...
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Article 10 mins
Scotland Votes 2016: Campaign snapshots
Society, Politics & Law

Scotland Votes 2016: Campaign snapshots

...become a sideshow. The Scottish Greens, who currently have two seats, may end up with four. That could be the same as the Lib Dems, who currently have five. The increasingly comical UKIP are likely to receive none. 6. Progress [Kezia Dugdale] Kezia Dugdale Perhaps the most welcome non-talking point was Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale’s decision to “share with the...
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