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Young people making their own media
Education & Development

Young people making their own media

...Research has indicated that YouTubers are now more influential among young people than "traditional" celebrities, like actors or musicians: young people see them as closer to their own lives, fostering a more intimate connection. Of course, this perception is, to a certain extent, an illusion - particularly as YouTubers become more popular. Some have made considerable...
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A scenario on e-professionalism for nurses
Health, Sports & Psychology

A scenario on e-professionalism for nurses

...RCN International Research Conference. Oxford, UK, 5-7 April 2017. Statista (2019) Global active usage penetration of leading social networks as of February 2019. Available at: www.statista.com/statistics/274773/global-penetration-of-selected-social-media-sites/ (Accessed 22 January 2020). Find out how secure your social media profiles are Discover more content like this...
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Revealing the surface of an asteroid using robotic telescopes
Science, Maths & Technology

Revealing the surface of an asteroid using robotic telescopes

...research...At the Open University we are looking at asteroids with the OpenScience Observatories to study their rotation and surface. To understand the conditions present in the early solar system, we must study the remnants of its formation. By studying the dynamical and physical properties of the asteroidal bodies we see today, we can trace back their evolution to...
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Warming winters: How will the Winter Olympics adapt?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Warming winters: How will the Winter Olympics adapt?

...research note written by Daniel Scott, Robert Steiger and Madeleine Orr that describes in detail the impact of climate change on the Winter Olympics. In their note Scott, Steiger and Orr highlighted that if current warming trends continue only 45-55 of the 93 past and potential Winter Olympic venues would be sufficiently climate reliable in the 2050s to host the games...
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How can I cope with exam stress?
Education & Development

How can I cope with exam stress?

...research has shown that this is essential to your health and well-being. And it will also help you to feel more balanced and calm during those exams and in the run up to results day. This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. This resource is part of the 'Wellbeing and Mental Health Collection' created by the Open University in...
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What happens to our brain as we age and how can we stop the decline?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What happens to our brain as we age and how can we stop the decline?

...Research shows that some parts of the brain are larger in people who exercise more than those who don’t (prefrontal cortex and hippocampus) and that they also experience better connectivity in neural connections and lower inflammation. It’s important to note that exercise does not have to be strenuous, there are some brilliant chair-based exercises available on...
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Volunteers in Green Social prescribing: contributions and inclusion
Nature & Environment

Volunteers in Green Social prescribing: contributions and inclusion

...research concludes Third Sector). Volunteering also benefits the volunteers themselves: whether it is personal impact through gaining new or improving skills and confidence, increased wellbeing both mentally and physically, as well as socially by building a sense of purpose and belonging to the community. It often also enhances employability, as volunteering demonstrates...
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Is the first step in beating superbugs to defeat poverty?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Is the first step in beating superbugs to defeat poverty?

...researchers at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center reported the first case of what they called a “truly pan-drug resistant bacteria.” By now, the story has been well-covered in the media: a month earlier, a 49 year old woman walked into a clinic in Pennsylvania with what seemed to be a urinary tract infection. But tests revealed something far...
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