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Migration
Science, Maths & Technology

Migration

...become less active through denaturation of their structure. Rüppell's fox is nocturnal. During the day when the ambient temperature is around 40 °C the fox rests inside the underground den. At night the fox emerges and forages for reptiles and insects. What advantage does the nocturnal life style offer the fox? Resting in the den during the day avoids the need for...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
An introduction to artificial intelligence
Education & Development

An introduction to artificial intelligence

...OU is the leader in online learning and teaching with a heritage of more than 50 years helping students achieve their learning ambitions. The short courses are underpinned by academic rigour and designed by native speakers experienced in producing engaging materials for online learning of languages and cultures. The graduating nature of the courses means that learners can...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Dreaming of an answer to narcolepsy: Why don't we understand sleep?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dreaming of an answer to narcolepsy: Why don't we understand sleep?

...become still and glass-like. At other times, particularly when fed, Monique would be struck by a full-blown attack. When vets at the University of Saskatchewan observed Monique, they suspected these were bouts of cataplexy, and hence figured this might be a case of narcolepsy with accompanying cataplexy. As luck would have it, Monique’s diagnosis coincided with the...
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Article 15 mins
Animals at the extremes: hibernation and torpor
Nature & Environment

Animals at the extremes: hibernation and torpor

...becomes scarce or inaccessible beneath snow or ice. Question 1 What are the options for surviving a very cold winter? Answer To remain active. This strategy is possible for an animal with appropriate insulation, considerable energy reserves and the ability to compete successfully for a continuing food source. The arctic fox and the emperor penguin are examples of such...
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Level 2: Intermediate 14 hrs
Climate change: island life in a volatile world
Society, Politics & Law

Climate change: island life in a volatile world

...students to geographical ways of thinking about the world. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 2 study in Social Sciences...Climate change: island life in a volatile world: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand how the world is in the process of ‘being made’, right down to the earth beneath our feet consider how...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Ian Kershaw on Hitler's Place In History: The Lecture Podcast
History & The Arts

Ian Kershaw on Hitler's Place In History: The Lecture Podcast

...become increasingly convinced that the First World War was the central episode in Hitler’s life. But not as he described it. He always spoke of it as the best years of his life. We haven’t much reliable evidence to go on. But I doubt very much that he really experienced it as that. Like so many soldiers, he had gone into that war with great enthusiasm and passionate...
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Audio 45 mins
Applying social work law with children and families
Society, Politics & Law

Applying social work law with children and families

...become involved with a family – either as a result of a referral concerning the welfare of a child or a request for a court report or involvement in public law proceedings. Knowing who has parental responsibility will assist the social worker in knowing who they must liaise with and who is, or may be, involved in court proceedings. One way for social workers to...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Work and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Work and mental health

...becoming unwell. LOUIS: I was a head chef. I sort of worked with children. I had my own business and stuff, a house down by the sea as well. Yeah, that I renovated. I had my family and everything. And then I just got ill. Yeah, so I lost everything, really. Three years ago Louis developed serious mental health problems and had to give up work. LOUIS: I was diagnosed with...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs