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History How-to videos: Crash sites
History & The Arts

History How-to videos: Crash sites

...course of World War II. That’s a lot of planes, and for every crash site there’s a handful of dedicated volunteers keen to try and recover the debris. So just what is the attraction? The aircraft we investigated was found by the Dumfries Aviation Group. Most weekends, they’re out in the hillsides looking for plane parts. Well, of course, Scotland was the main...
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Transfer moulding
Science, Maths & Technology

Transfer moulding

...open and ready for the operator to remove moulded parts and cull. [Diagram to illustrate transfer moulding (as per article)] Manufacture: Transfer moulding is a variation of compression moulding of polymers. It involves the use of a plunger and heated pot separate from the mould cavity (three-part mould assembly). A pre-weighed amount of powder or a pre-heated pellet is...
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OpenMinds: Why visit Mars and what we might find there?
Miscellaneous

OpenMinds: Why visit Mars and what we might find there?

...Open University academics at the Northern Ireland Science Festival on Tuesday 21 February. In an OpenMinds Talk: Why visit Mars and what we might find there? Dr Stephen Lewis (@Stephen_Lewis_ ), OU Senior Lecturer, School of Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics and Rhian Chapman (@RhianInSPACE ), PhD student, will look at the...
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Sut y gall hydradu’n dda ein helpu i heneiddio’n dda
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sut y gall hydradu’n dda ein helpu i heneiddio’n dda

...The State of Ageing 2022. Ar gael yn: https://ageing-better.org.uk/summary-state-ageing-2022 (Cyrchwyd 1 Ebrill 2025). Dysgwch fwy gydag OpenLearn [Open Talks from The Open University in Wales] Cyfres o fideos yw Sgwrs Agored, lle bydd academyddion y Brifysgol Agored yn rhannu eu profiad a'u hangerdd dros bwnc neu destun o'u dewis. Gwylio ragor o fideos Sgwrs Agored...
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The Galapagos
Science, Maths & Technology

The Galapagos

...Open University biologist David Robinson talks about his long relationship with the Galapagos Islands and explores some of the issues raised in the video tracks... The Galapagos A short introduction to this album. Darwin's Arrival on the Galapagos Islands An Introduction to the Galapagos and Darwin's first experience on the islands on 8th October 1835. Finches on...
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Our sense of balance
Science, Maths & Technology

Our sense of balance

...open out into the vestibule. To give some impression of their size, the vestibule (associated with the otolithic organs) in humans is about 3-5mm across, while the semi-circular canals range from 12mm up to 22mm in length. The bony labyrinth that houses the otolithic organs and the semi-circular canals is lined by an outer membrane that encloses an inner membranous...
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What's the problem with the government's plans for our schools?
Education & Development

What's the problem with the government's plans for our schools?

...open new state-maintained schools, something they currently are not permitted to do. Patchy solutions to big issues The government response to the places shortfall has largely been to advocate the opening of new free schools. The prime minister, David Cameron speaking in March 2015, committed his party to providing another 270,000 school places in free schools, if...
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Sport and exercise psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sport and exercise psychology

...Open University module E233 Sport and exercise psychology: a case study approach... Adherence: Getting people active and sticking to it This video examines the challenges of adhering to an exercise programme, focussing on the experiences of clients and trainers at a health club. Trainers’ experiences: improving adherence In this video two fitness trainers share their...
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Video 42 mins