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Why challenging sexual violence takes more than just a starring role at The Oscars
Society, Politics & Law

Why challenging sexual violence takes more than just a starring role at The Oscars

...out...The entertainment award season hits its peak with the 90th Academy Awards – the Oscars – on March 4 2018. Since the public outing of Harvey Weinstein as a serial sexual abuser, award ceremonies have become spotlights to display solidarity and declare time on sexual harassment and gender inequalities in and beyond the film industry. Beginning with the Golden...
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How women changed the world
History & The Arts

How women changed the world

...out. ...Meet some extraordinary individuals who rewrote the rules rather than accept them; when you return from this voyage of discovery you won't see history in the same way again. Select the targets on the interactive map now to begin your journey and follow the links to hear that woman's story. @@PLUGINFILE@@/image-hotspots-1046.h5p To use this tour of how women...
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Claudia Hammond on BBC All in the Mind, Mental Health and Psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Claudia Hammond on BBC All in the Mind, Mental Health and Psychology

...about what got her interested in mental health, psychology and the mind in this exclusive interview ...Transcript Did you know All in the Mind is co-produced by The Open University? Check out our All in the Mind page to find out more about the series and get additional FREE content on mental health and the mind. Interested in mental health or psychology? Try a FREE course...
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Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing
Science, Maths & Technology

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing

...out what they can do using our DNA, from predicting things about our health and ancestry, to whether someone is likely to prefer chocolate or vanilla ice cream. But what can these tests actually tell us?...Transcript Have you ever heard of direct-to-consumer, or DTC, genetic tests? These tests can be bought and carried out at home, just by spitting in a tube. DTC genetic...
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I-Spy: Episode 2
Health, Sports & Psychology

I-Spy: Episode 2

...out about Oliver’s online flirting and talks on the phone to a friend about it, whilst checking out Minnie’s Facechat profile. ...Transcript • What do you think about Rihanna’s reaction to Oliver’s chat with Minnie? • Do you think it’s OK for someone in a relationship to flirt with other people? Try a FREE course on some of the themes related to infidelity...
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Accessing genetic testing through the NHS
Science, Maths & Technology

Accessing genetic testing through the NHS

...out how to access free genetic testing for personalised healthcare through the NHS, what the process involves, and how your results can support diagnosis and treatment...Transcript Genetic testing (also known as genomic testing) is a promising new health technology which is being rolled out for free in the UK by the National Health Service (NHS). In this video, made with...
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Everyday maths: understanding risk
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths: understanding risk

...out more...We often see or hear information about risk in everyday life – in the news, at work, or when talking about sports or hobbies. In this short activity you will learn to use diagrams, understand risk, and find out how to compare risk using percentages. [Banner image for the interactive activity. Everyday maths: understanding and comparing risk.] Everyday maths:...
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Big moon rising
Science, Maths & Technology

Big moon rising

...out more about our Astronomy and Planetary Science qualification. Four “supermoons” will rise from August 2024 (2024's first supermoon was on 19 August and the rest are on 18 September, 17 October and 15 November). As usual , there will be many pictures trying to show off the “over-sized” moon. But I don’t think it deserves so much attention. On these nights,...
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