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Thrill seeking and risk taking - what has made extreme sports into a worldwide phenomenon?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Thrill seeking and risk taking - what has made extreme sports into a worldwide phenomenon?

...changing.” These findings present a different interpretation to participation which perhaps relates more closely to a desire to escape the confines and restriction of current society. Participation can facilitate more positive psychological experiences and allow people to experience freedom and re-connect with nature (Brymer and Schweitzer, 2013). This need for freedom...
From boom to bust: the AI winter
Digital & Computing

From boom to bust: the AI winter

...change the world. Today, neural nets are used for an incredible range of tasks. They identify images, speech and music, they translate between languages, recognise handwriting and identify trends in social media feeds. Neural nets buy and sell stocks and shares, identify gene sequences that lead to disease, drive vehicles, filter spam email, monitor computers for...
The ice-covered ocean worlds of the outer Solar System
Science, Maths & Technology

The ice-covered ocean worlds of the outer Solar System

...change. Two exploration missions are close to launch: NASA’s Europa Clipper and the European Space Agency’s JUpiter Icy Moons Explorer; JUICE for short. JUICE is planned to launch in 2022, and Europa Clipper in 2024. They will both take around seven years to reach Jupiter. These missions will study Europa and its neighbours Ganymede and Callisto, both of which might...
The science behind why we drink alcohol
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science behind why we drink alcohol

...is thought that this effect may not come from changes in the dilation of blood vessels but may originate in the brain itself. [The Conversation] All in all, alcohol has multiple effects on your mind and brain. If you do decide to have a drink, for whatever reason, do so with knowledge. This article was originally published on The Conversation . Read the original article ....
World Cup 2026: it looks like a lucky dip tournament!
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Cup 2026: it looks like a lucky dip tournament!

...changing regulations around VAR – what could possibly go wrong?! We hope you enjoy the tournament as it unfolds. There are bound to be some big shocks, thrills, and interesting discussion points. References Gornall, K. (2026) ‘Numbers behind the 2026 World Cup’. Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cr5l1nq3d6ro (Accessed: 1 June 2026)....
The role sustainable chemistry plays in shaping the planet's future
Science, Maths & Technology

The role sustainable chemistry plays in shaping the planet's future

...changing the formulation of the material to use more renewable and biodegradable resources, or to include an active function to the material that extends the shelf-life of foodstuffs. Traditional packaging seeks to provide a barrier to the external environment, whereas active materials delay food spoilage by reducing harmful agents such as microbes and oxygen....
10 things that ended in 2006 (when OpenLearn was born)
History & The Arts

10 things that ended in 2006 (when OpenLearn was born)

...changing attitudes towards sexual harassment and of its complex intersections with female desire. Transcript Like Bond and, more specifically, the music? Get shaken and stirred with this article on Blending the familiar and new in Bond's music. 8: Britain's debt from the Anglo-American loan [Signature Anglo American loan agreement 1945] Britain was in the black again...
Closing the awarding gap: practical actions to support Black and minority ethnic students
Education & Development

Closing the awarding gap: practical actions to support Black and minority ethnic students

...changes made by tutors, module teams (and departmental and faculty management teams) can make a huge difference. Practical actions from recent research Below is an accessible, thematic summary of recommendations from selected studies. Each theme contains the core steps research shows can help close awarding gaps. 1. Make expectations clear – especially for unfamiliar...