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An introduction to computers and computer systems
Digital & Computing

An introduction to computers and computer systems

...energy, crucial when the computer is battery powered such as a laptop of mobile phone. Saving energy is also important for the environment. At the end of this course in considering the future of computing you will look at green computing.) Any electrical signal where the number of possible values that can be used is limited is known as a digital signal. If the number of...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Relationships at work
Money & Business

Relationships at work

...energy into their domestic relationship. However, recent research found that a healthy relationship can actually contribute to one’s professional success – as it provides the stable emotional foundation to concentrate on their career goals. The Harvard Business Review examines this finding in its article “Why You Spend More Hours at Work When Your Relationship Is...
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Article 5 mins
The devil is in the (complex) detail
Health, Sports & Psychology

The devil is in the (complex) detail

...energy, farming, science, and many more. The sheer complexity and speed of Brexit is likely to have further psychological effects that make it different from normal political issues. Psychologists have shown that when faced with overwhelming information load, such as high complexity and abstract information, along with situational constraints on being able to evaluate...
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Article 5 mins
Injection moulding
Science, Maths & Technology

Injection moulding

...energy efficient. Due to the high capital cost of machines and dies, the process is only suitable for long production runs. Materials: Thermopolymers are the most commonly used materials although the process is being increasingly used on thermosets (such as polyesters and melamines), rubbers, reinforced polymers (glass and carbon fibre) and to produce both structural and...
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Article 5 mins
Climate change in the global South: Bangladesh and Senegal
Nature & Environment

Climate change in the global South: Bangladesh and Senegal

...energy industry and motor transport. The countries of the tropics will be among the first to be affected. Already, there is evidence that tropical countries are beginning to suffer declining agricultural productivity through the drying of soils. Bangladesh has long suffered from extreme weather, but there is evidence that the situation is worsening. The Intergovernmental...
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Article 10 mins
Make your clothes count
Nature & Environment

Make your clothes count

...energy generation or landfill. Three quarters of those who bin clothes state that these clothes could never be used again and a quarter of people think their old clothes aren’t worth anything – that’s a perception we need to change. Ensuring consumers realise there is no reason for any item of clothing to end up in landfill – because it can all be re-used, donated...
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Article 5 mins
Why you should visit the OpenLearn sustainability hub
Nature & Environment

Why you should visit the OpenLearn sustainability hub

...energy, or supporting sustainable cities, the hub breaks down these big goals into digestible, relatable content. You can learn how everyday choices connect to the bigger picture and find practical ways to support the goals that matter most to you. 2. It covers lots of topics Whatever part of sustainability sparks your interest - climate change, biodiversity, ethical...
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Article 5 mins
Living with Disability
Health, Sports & Psychology

Living with Disability

...energy. Ann's story Scene 2 Ann bears the brunt of her husband (Bob) and daughter's (Zoe) frustrations with Angus. Ann's story Scene 3 Ann and Bob try to celebrate their anniversary, but are interrupted by Angus, and a telephone call from Zoe's school. The news isn't good. Ann's story Scene 4 It's all getting too much for Ann and she seeks help from Social Services. But...
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Audio 2 hrs 14 mins