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Properties of gold
Science, Maths & Technology

Properties of gold

Open University chemist Mike Bullivant outlines the properties of gold...Find out more about The Open University's Science courses and qualifications [vial of gold] Why is gold so expensive? Gold is an unusual metal in that it predominantly exists in the Earth’s crust as the element (so-called ‘native’ gold); that is, it’s not chemically combined with other elements....
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Article 10 mins
Nuclear power: friend or foe?
Society, Politics & Law

Nuclear power: friend or foe?

...source. This is part of approaches to 'decarbonise' energy through a shift from coal to natural gas, nuclear energy and renewables. Yet, the recourse to nuclear energy is hotly debated. Opponents are rife, as are supporters. Can you adopt each position in turn? This free course, Nuclear power: friend or foe?, challenges you to do so...Are you for or against nuclear...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Time management and study
Health, Sports & Psychology

Time management and study

...Open University Time Planner can help you work out exactly how you can fit studying around other commitments. Using a planner helps you schedule each event, appointment and task so you don't run out of time. You can use it to set deadlines to help you stay on track and plan in extra time for yourself and spending time with your loved ones. For further, extensive advice,...
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Article 10 mins
Joe Smith - Earth In Vision Introduction
Nature & Environment

Joe Smith - Earth In Vision Introduction

...Open University, introduces Earth in Vision and explains why it is so valuable...Transcript Earth in Vision Project Joe Smith Interview My name is Joe Smith and I’m Professor of Environment and Society at The Open University. Introducing the Earth in Vision project We’ve gathered together a body of more than 20 interviews from the leading figures across 60 years of...
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Video 12 mins
Why school-based sex education isn’t inclusive enough
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why school-based sex education isn’t inclusive enough

...source of information. Whilst there's been much research about sources of information for young people, there's been relatively less consideration about how sources of information about sex may differ according to sexual orientation. This is what recent research by myself and my colleague Sarah Burke who set out to do. We had two main aims the first was to consider where...
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Article 5 mins
The Olympic torch: the truth
History & The Arts

The Olympic torch: the truth

...source of amusement because we all tend to take them seriously and even get a bit emotional about them with the right kind of brass band and the impetus of a passionate crowd. But as soon as one scratches the historical surface, their true origins come back to bite us on our collective backside. The Olympic torch is a good example of this. Local heroes and celebrities are...
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Article 10 mins
The business of film
History & The Arts

The business of film

...source of pride for the UK, and one of reasons that so many Hollywood stars are British. Another increasingly important aspect of film and screen production is tourism. Film tourism – visiting a place that features in a film or television programme – is becoming ever more popular. Approximately £840 million of tourism spending by overseas visitors in 2013 was...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
DIY: Experiments with Natural Dyes
Science, Maths & Technology

DIY: Experiments with Natural Dyes

...source, when it was harvested, whether it's used fresh or dried, and on the dyeing process used. Doing it yourself [onions] In this activity, we’re going to use onion skins to dye cotton a range of colours, from beige through copper to green-brown. We'll first use unmordanted fabric and then go on to pre-mordant the cotton with (i) alum and (ii) a mixture of alum and...
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Article 15 mins