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Archaeology: the science of investigation
Science, Maths & Technology

Archaeology: the science of investigation

...Open University course SA188 Archaeology: the science of investigation... Archaeology: the science of investigation A short introduction to this album. The British Museum The first attempt to bring cultures of the world together under one roof. Excavations in Jordan by the British Museum: part 1 The practical approach to the exacavation of Tell es-Sa'idiyeh, Jordan in...
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What is Blockchain?
Digital & Computing

What is Blockchain?

...open. In addition to the source code being openly available, a key feature of blockchains is that in principle every user has their own copy of the entire blockchain. In fact, there is no central or master copy, simply the multiple copies held by the volunteers in the user community. Volunteers are rewarded for their effort through a number of algorithmic processes that...
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Communication in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Communication in health and social care

...Open University course K309 Communication in health and social care... Communication in health and social care A short introduction to this album Relationships in two settings Using two locations in the West Midlands, interpersonal relations are analysed in the context of everyday working practice, providing a unique look at intercommunication between agencies....
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The Psychological Risks in Reality TV and How Aftercare Should be Done
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Psychological Risks in Reality TV and How Aftercare Should be Done

...open, and for the government to now take steps, through the inquiry launched by the Digital Media Culture and Sport Department, to delve into this murky world in television and to hopefully find ways and means to encourage and perhaps enforce better standards of practice across the broadcast media industry. Heading off harm There is a wide range of potential harms of...
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Why we’re mapping a million trees and more!
Nature & Environment

Why we’re mapping a million trees and more!

...Open University's Geography courses and qualifications Trees have been in the news a lot recently with political parties trying to outdo each other on tree planting pledges. As the climate crisis has risen up the political agenda, trees and tree planting have been recognised as an important response since they take up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as they grow. A...
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The interplay of language and culture in times of crisis: COVID-19 and beyond
Languages

The interplay of language and culture in times of crisis: COVID-19 and beyond

...Open University's Language courses and qualifications. [Cumbre Vieja, La Palma, Spain, erupting in 2021]Cumbre Vieja erupting in 2021During the eruption of Cumbre Vieja (a volcano on the Spanish Island of La Palma) in 2021 and its aftermath, the public were given a crash course on scientific terminology. However, a more colloquial word from the Canary Islands proved to be...
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57 genders (and none for me?) - Part One
Society, Politics & Law

57 genders (and none for me?) - Part One

...Open University's Open degree qualification. [People look at Facebook in this cartoon, with varying responses to the range of gender identities on offer] February is a pretty busy time for somebody who writes about sex, gender and relationships, what with the coinciding of LGBT history month and Valentine’s Day. This year, however, I thought I could rest up a bit on...
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Growing the popularity of women’s football: an update
Health, Sports & Psychology

Growing the popularity of women’s football: an update

...open pyramid that offered genuine opportunities for clubs to progress to the next level whilst maintaining relegation. WSL teams performing consistently in the UEFA Champions League. Commercial sponsorships that are different to the men’s teams at the same club. Greater diversity in the profile of professional players. As the 2025 edition of the Euros approaches it is...
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