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The Rainbow analysed
Science, Maths & Technology

The Rainbow analysed

...introduction The rainbow analysed introduction Aristotle's theory In about 300BC Greek philosopher Aristotle proposed a theory to why the rainbow has such a specific shape. A full circle rainbow? Aristotle's model also tells us that if we are high enough we can see the full rainbow circle. This is often witnessed from planes. The colours of the rainbow Why does a rainbow...
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Audio 23 mins
Learning from human remains: Seianti's skeleton
History & The Arts

Learning from human remains: Seianti's skeleton

...introduction to this album. The sarcophagus An introduction to the most complete Etruscan skeleton in existence. Who was Seianti? Seianti’s clothing and jewellery give us many clues about her identity. Seianti’s skeleton A pathology expert builds up a fascinating picture of Seianti’s health, lifestyle, and death. Reconstructing Seianti A forensic-medical artist and...
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Audio 33 mins
The Graeco-Roman city of Paestum
History & The Arts

The Graeco-Roman city of Paestum

...introduction to this album. The Greek city of Poseidonia An introduction to the early Greek city and three of the best preserved temples. The Tomb of the Diver A spectacular tomb illustration reveals Greek cultural behaviour. After the Lucanian conquest How the city was conquered by indigenous people who occupied the city in the 5th Century. How Poseidonia became Paestum...
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Buildings of ancient Rome
History & The Arts

Buildings of ancient Rome

...introduction to this album’s contents. Temples of republican Rome An introduction to the remains of some of the most significant Roman temples in the Campus Martius. The Porticus of Octavia The grand gateway to the temple precinct. The Circus Flaminius The parade ground where triumphal processions mustered is also famous for the games held there. Largo Argentina Four...
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Audio 37 mins
Studying Darwin
Nature & Environment

Studying Darwin

...Introduction - We have divided the collection under the following headings: Evolution and natural selection Animals at the extremes Studying mammals How Darwin has influenced others Within the sections you will see a list of courses that appear elsewhere on the OpenLearn site – click on the link and this will take you to the appropriate course. You can return to this...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
OpenLearning Champions Scotland hub
Education & Development

OpenLearning Champions Scotland hub

Scotland OpenLearning Champions Hub: This hub showcases the content on OpenLearn as an introduction to learners, and highlights the wide range of materials that have a Scottish context.
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Technological innovation: a resource-based view
Science, Maths & Technology

Technological innovation: a resource-based view

...introduction to a range of related concepts, ideas and debates which enable you to develop a critical understanding of capabilities in relation to technological innovation. It will enable you to develop a critical understanding of the development, management and application of some of the most important capabilities for technological innovation...This free course,...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
DNA, RNA and protein formation
Science, Maths & Technology

DNA, RNA and protein formation

...introduction to this album. DNA and inherited information Dr Norman Cohen introduces four key characteristics any set of inherited instructions needs to have. DNA replication How DNA molecules replicate themselves. The information in DNA How DNA carries the information that encodes genetic instructions. Gene to protein: overview An introduction to the processes of...
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Audio 21 mins