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The science of chocolate
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of chocolate

...opening) your blood vessels. This is due to compounds in dark chocolate called flavanols, which act by increasing the production of a gas called nitric oxide – it is this gas which this causes blood vessels to dilate. This effect was small but appeared to be borne out by a statistical analysis. However, it only happened during the first two weeks of dark chocolate...
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The Black History Month Talks: Reclaiming Narratives
Education & Development

The Black History Month Talks: Reclaiming Narratives

...Open University’s Black and Minority Ethnic Staff Network presents a series of short talks exploring the theme Reclaiming Narratives. These talks invite reflection on how Black communities can take ownership of their stories, challenge stereotypes, and ensure future generations inherit a richer, more truthful understanding of Black heritage...Through these lightning...
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History How-to videos: Paper and ink
History & The Arts

History How-to videos: Paper and ink

...course of writing. If the quality of the ink in your document changes, if it goes from being darker to more faint then it’s likely to be from the 18th Century or before, when people had to dip their pens in the ink far more often. During the 19th century, steel or metal nibs were introduced, which meant that the quality of the ink was much more consistent. If this is...
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Mo Vernon On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Mo Vernon On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...Course Director and through consultancy work across a range of large and small organisations in the Public and Private sectors. She has used creative management and systems thinking ideas and approaches in a range of organisations to improve and develop their performance. She currently teaches on the OU STiP modules. Mo enjoys walking (her three dogs), is keen gardener...
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Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started
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Our top OpenLearn hubs to get you started

...courses, videos, interactive activities and articles on a key theme. Whether you're looking to build skills, spark ideas or support others, there's something here for you. When you're ready, just click into a hub to start discovering free content that fits your interests. We’ve picked out a selection of our most popular hubs to get you started: Elective Home Education...
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Applied social work practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applied social work practice

...course K216 Applied Social Work Practice... Applied social work practice A short introduction to this album. From Home into Care Three residents reflect on their decision to move to Drummond Grange. Staff work with residents to make the transition as smooth as possible, matching each individual's needs with the activities the care home community can offer. Elizabeth's...
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Starting with Maths
Science, Maths & Technology

Starting with Maths

...course: Y162 Starting with maths... Starting with Maths A short introduction to this album. A brief history of numbers Starting in Africa 20,000 years ago, trace the history of numbers through time, including Egyptian use of fractions and the problems of Roman numerals. Today numbers help us learn solve complex problems. But what of the future? Graphs and Tables We find...
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Writing family history
History & The Arts

Writing family history

...course A173 Start writing family history... Writing family history A short introduction to this album. Working with childhood Childhood is a crucial aspect of the biographer’s art, but context, bias and interpretation can often hinder the writer. These interviews discuss ways of avoiding common problems. Approaching the writing process What is the best way to start...
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