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Living in a globalised world
Society, Politics & Law

Living in a globalised world

...physically divided his tribe. Borders do move An insight into how the Mexican border with America has shifted over the years. The economic divide A presbyterian minister from Arizona talks about how an economic border is inappropriate. Economic aspirations A Mexican immigrant talks about the importance of getting across the border to America. Protecting the old dream An...
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Audio 1 hr 26 mins
Think like a scientist
Science, Maths & Technology

Think like a scientist

...physical properties of matter change at different temperatures is fundamental to life on our planet as you’ll see in this experiment. Yeast Experiment: measuring respiration in yeast This experiment uses a living organism to investigate the conditions under which life grows the best. Kiwi Fruit Experiment: Finding the DNA of a kiwi fruit Turn your kitchen into a CSI lab...
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Video 49 mins
An introduction to material culture
History & The Arts

An introduction to material culture

...physical destruction of the Berlin Wall and the consequent collapse of Soviet communism in eastern Europe lies in the fact that within days of these momentous events pieces of the Wall came onto the open market and began to sell around the world. Today, even small pieces of the Wall similar to my own sell on the internet for between £40 and £50. Elsewhere, companies...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Science doesn't know how free divers do it
Health, Sports & Psychology

Science doesn't know how free divers do it

...physicality but it’s mainly mental. That’s what is incredible about free diving. It’s not about your physical ability, but about your mental skills and mental training basically. You need to let go of everything that you know and everything that makes you feel good or bad. And so it’s a very liberating process. But equally you need to stay completely aware of your...
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Article 5 mins
Sea level rise in Looe, Cornwall
Nature & Environment

Sea level rise in Looe, Cornwall

...physical barriers such as tidal barriers and beach protections. Conservation of the sandy beach is noted as part of the maintenance and enhancement of tourism rather than as an environmental measure. The council has agreed on the adaption plan; however, funding has not been agreed. The project would cost £41million (Hansard, 2019). [Photo of a flooded alleyway in Looe,...
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Article 5 mins
Intermediate Italian: describing people
Languages

Intermediate Italian: describing people

...physical appearance and personality, as well as on developing listening skills and work on pronunciation...This free course, Intermediate Italian: describing people, requires some basic knowledge of Italian. It focuses on describing both physical appearance and personality, as well as on developing listening skills and work on pronunciation....Intermediate Italian:...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
60 second adventures in microgravity
Science, Maths & Technology

60 second adventures in microgravity

...Physical Sciences in Space research programme faciliatated by ESA, the European Space Agency. You can read more about ESA's drop towers and how they are used. Video 2: The vomit comet How do planets form? This video, narrated by David Mitchell, reveals the way OU scientists are using microgravity environments to understand how planets form, with a queasy ride in a plane....
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Video 10 mins
Wellbeing for Work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Wellbeing for Work

...physically unprepared for this and had no control over the full effect the pandemic has on work. This impact has been either in terms of jobs surviving or indeed the way in which working practices have had to change. The loss of our normal daily routine and perceived control over how and where you work, combined with the loss of social support (both at work and from...
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Article 10 mins