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Astrobiology from the ground up
Science, Maths & Technology

Astrobiology from the ground up

...Education, interviews Shonil Bhagwat, Professor of Environment and Development, on the intersections between his work on environment and international development and astrobiology...[A sacred site in the semi-arid desert of Rajasthan, India] A sacred site in the semi-arid desert of Rajasthan, India Shonil’s research engages with several key environmental concerns:...
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Article 10 mins
Despite sanctions, North Korea's nuclear programme is enjoying success. How?
Society, Politics & Law

Despite sanctions, North Korea's nuclear programme is enjoying success. How?

...technology for over 20 years. For much of this period, the international community has been trying to stop that from happening. My research on how states illegally obtain missile technologies and my experience conducting outreach related to U.N. sanctions give me some insight into the methods North Korea used to make illicit procurements and the limitations in using...
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Article 5 mins
Signposts for Work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Signposts for Work

...technology multi-generational workforce. [VUCA diagram] What could this mean for you? Rather than viewing VUCA as negative, different terms can be fitted to the acronym: vision, understanding, clarity and agility, i.e., positive qualities which answer the challenges of VUCA. By focusing knowledge and skill development on these four positive aspects, learning can be...
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Article 10 mins
Sound Systems: Listening to music together
History & The Arts

Sound Systems: Listening to music together

...has always determined how we listen to music, from instrument design to recording and amplification. This article and video explores how some of these elements shape our musical experiences and communities, with a focus on one individual's story and sound systems...The technology we use to make and especially to listen to music has been constantly evolving ever since...
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Article 5 mins
The Science Behind the Bike
Science, Maths & Technology

The Science Behind the Bike

...technology have transformed the sport of cycling. We talk to Olympic gold-medallists Chris Boardman and Rebecca Romero, and Paralympian gold-medallist Sarah Storey, take a trip to a wind tunnel, consult with Team GB physiologists and hear from design experts and cycling legends such as Graeme Obree and Francesco Moser. In this series you will find out about the legendary...
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Video 34 mins
Innovation, markets and industrial change
Society, Politics & Law

Innovation, markets and industrial change

...technology interact to shape industrial structure...How does a firm emerge as 'leader of the pack'? Why do most of the small firms so common in the early years of new industries disappear? This free course, Innovation, markets and industrial change, looks at how and why change occurs through the industry life cycle, at the role of innovation and at how production costs,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Am I Normal? - an inaugural lecture by Professor Blaine Price
Miscellaneous

Am I Normal? - an inaugural lecture by Professor Blaine Price

...technologies that automatically gather data about you and your lifestyle. Date: Tuesday 28 November Time: 6:00pm–7:00pm Venue: The Open University, the Berrill Theatre Blaine Price is Professor of Computing in the Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at The Open University (OU). His research interests focus on improving people’s engagement with...
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Article 5 mins
What does the anatomy of World records reveal?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What does the anatomy of World records reveal?

...technology than initially meets the eye...British World record holders When you think of World records everyone’s interpretation differs. For me, it is often athletics that springs to mind. Starting close to home what can we learn from two longstanding British World record holders: Jonathan Edwards (Triple Jump WR, from 1995) and Paula Radcliffe (Marathon WR, 2003)....
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Article 5 mins