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The Art of Breathing
Science, Maths & Technology

The Art of Breathing

...Open University course SK277 Human biology... The Art of Breathing A short introduction to this album. The mechanics of breathing An insight into the complexities of how the body controls breathing, and a chance to see the respiratory system in action. Anxiety and hyperventilation How an anxious mind causes rapid removal of carbon dioxide from lungs, leading to...
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Audio 53 mins
Geological structures exposed
Science, Maths & Technology

Geological structures exposed

...Open University course S339, Understanding the continents... Geological structures exposed A short introduction to this album. Overview of the Orogenic Belt The three main components of the Orogenic Belt; Lewisian gneisses, Torridonian sandstone and sediments laid down from Cambrian times. A history of movement Evidence that the Moine Thrust is the result of frictional...
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Audio 45 mins
Investigating ageing
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating ageing

...Open University course SD805 Issues in brain and behaviour... Investigating ageing A short introduction to this album. Young and old compared We stereotype old age but what are the real differences between the young and old and how do we measure them? Ageing and vision How eyes can be studied to assess age and ageing. Ageing at the genetic level How the study of nematode...
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Audio 23 mins
Rundblick: beginners' German
Languages

Rundblick: beginners' German

...Open University Course L193 Rundblick: beginners' German... Beginners' German Introduction A series of short tracks giving speaking, pronunciation and listening practice on the theme of food and drink. What do you have for breakfast? 1 What do you have for breakfast? 1 A breakfast buffet A breakfast buffet Pronunciation practice 1 Pronunciation practice 1 What do you have...
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Audio 16 mins
Cannabis, Consciousness and the Imagination
Health, Sports & Psychology

Cannabis, Consciousness and the Imagination

...Open University course DSE212 Exploring Psychology... Cannabis, consciousness and the imagination A short introduction to this album. Cannabis and consciousness Examining the affect of smoking cannabis on driving. How cannabis affects your body A look at an experiment that compares physiological and mental affects of cannabis. Experimenting with simulators Watching a...
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Audio 59 mins
Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law
Society, Politics & Law

Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law

...Open University course W100 Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law... Rules, rights and justice: an introduction to law A short introduction to this album. Does prison work? An ex-prisoner, a prison reformist, a judge and an academic of law discuss the value of incarceration for punishment and rehabilitation. Trial by jury Specialists in various aspects of law...
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Audio 2 hrs 3 mins
Bon départ: beginners' French
Languages

Bon départ: beginners' French

...Open University course L192 Bon départ: beginners' French... Beginners' French Introduction An introduction to this album of Beginner’s French lessons. Greetings Various ways to say hello and goodbye. At the train station How to find your way Checking spelling Finding out who someone is and spelling their name Shopping Describing and purchasing items Pronouncing words...
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Audio 22 mins
The Next Big Thing: Nanotechnology
Science, Maths & Technology

The Next Big Thing: Nanotechnology

...Open University course S250 Science in context... The Next Big Thing: Nanotechnology A short introduction to this album. The Next Big Thing Atomic scale engineering – facts and the fiction. A panel discussion chaired by Colin Blakemore. The Future is Bright The panel discuss the huge range of potential applications, from nano-computers to nano-devices to clean the...
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Audio 28 mins