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OpenMinds: Why visit Mars and what we might find there?
Miscellaneous

OpenMinds: Why visit Mars and what we might find there?

...Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics and Rhian Chapman (@RhianInSPACE ), PhD student, will look at the challenges of landing on the Red Planet and markers of life there. Transcript Dr Lewis will question why missions fly to Mars, why it is so hard to land there and what the recent European Space Agency ExoMars 2016 mission found...
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Hybrid working and digital transformation toolkit
Money & Business

Hybrid working and digital transformation toolkit

...Physical and digital wellbeing Change management You'll also hear contributors from higher education institutions, public bodies, businesses, and other organisations share their journeys towards new ways of working, alongside expert voices in sustainability and futures planning. Hefyd ar gael yn Gymraeg. | Also available in Welsh. Free online courses Articles and...
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The science of chocolate
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of chocolate

...physical activity and need a quick energy boost, but is it so good for the rest of us? This is a good question. The Cochrane Group report in 2012 showed that consuming an amount of up to 100g of dark chocolate every day may lower your blood pressure by dilating (slightly opening) your blood vessels. This is due to compounds in dark chocolate called flavanols, which act by...
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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
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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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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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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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