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Soil as the book of nature
Nature & Environment

Soil as the book of nature

...the OPAL national soil and earthworm survey. Support those who are working to improve soils situation, such as the Soil Association. Open University courses Neighbourhood nature [Free version] Environment: journeys through a changing world Other links BBC One - Life British Society for Soil Science International Union of Soil Sciences European Union Soil Thematic Strategy...
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Article 5 mins
Photochemical Machining (Photo-fabrication; Chemical milling)
Science, Maths & Technology

Photochemical Machining (Photo-fabrication; Chemical milling)

...working size. The final reduction produces a negative which is the exact size of the finished part. [Manu 1] Metal sheet cleaned with pumice and a flexible shaft brush, or chemically. [Manu 2] Plate etching removes all metal not protected by coating applied during developing process. [Manu 3] Manufacture: An alternative to laser cutting, fine blanking and NC machining....
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Article 5 mins
Ethics Bites
History & The Arts

Ethics Bites

...works best? Brenda Almond gives her perspective on the family. Find out more about Brenda, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. Copyright When is inspiration actually plagiarism? Richard Posner guides us through the world of copyright. Find out more about Richard, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. Sex and Perversion When does sex bring fulfilment and when is...
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Audio 3 hrs 49 mins
Can talking two languages keep your brain healthy?
Languages

Can talking two languages keep your brain healthy?

...work it out and find a pattern always do worst,” he says. “It’s impossible in the time given to decipher the rules of the language and make sense of what’s being said to you. But your brain is primed to work it out subconsciously. That’s why, if you don’t think about it, you’ll do okay in the test – children do the best.” *** The first words ever uttered...
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Article 10 mins
Reading and motivation: focusing on disengaged readers
Education & Development

Reading and motivation: focusing on disengaged readers

...work to ensure disengaged readers recognise that they can read and make discerning choices, that they have the confidence to voice their views and that their opinions are valued and accepted. These educators often explore the rights of readers – to give up on books, to skip passages, and to read at their own pace and in their own way. Young people’s perceptions of...
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Article 5 mins
Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University
Education & Development

Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University

...work with you to adapt your study plans and ensure your focus is in line with new goals. The flexibility of the Open qualification means you have the ability to change your plans and our SSTs are always on hand to help guide you...Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University: 3.1 Open YXM modules - Did you know we also offer Open modules which you can count...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Recovery strategies in sport and exercise
Health, Sports & Psychology

Recovery strategies in sport and exercise

...works with a range of sports governing bodies and professional athletes, talks about the importance of sports recovery. Watch the video and consider the role recovery plays in a training programme. NICK GRANTHAN My name is Nick Granthan. I'm a performance enhancement specialist. I work with a range of national governing bodies in sports as well as individual athletes....
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Investigating a murder with forensic psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Investigating a murder with forensic psychology

...working alongside a team of detectives, and explore how psychology can be applied to an investigation? In this four-week course, you’ll explore the way suspects are dealt with during a police investigation and learn about how psychology can help the police with their enquiries. You’ll become a detective investigating a murder as you join two fictional detectives...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs