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Broken Hearts in Batten Disease (Juvenile Dementia)
Science, Maths & Technology

Broken Hearts in Batten Disease (Juvenile Dementia)

...openings through which blood enters the chambers prevents it from flowing in the reverse direction. The resting heart rate varies between individuals. During exercise or in response to stress, the heart rate increases. A condition where an individual has a chronically low heart rate is called bradycardia, which can be a sign of potentially serious illness. Conversely, an...
Ada Lovelace Day
Science, Maths & Technology

Ada Lovelace Day

...Open University's Computing and IT courses. [Ada Lovelace] Who was Ada Lovelace? I would have bought and sent a card if only Clintons carried them. Ada Lovelace Day has been set up to commemorate the important role of women in technology. It wouldn’t be surprising if you haven’t heard of Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace, who must be considered the World’s...
Artificial intelligence
Digital & Computing

Artificial intelligence

...educational practices will be greatly improved by doing A.I. It’s possible that our brains are too complicated to be understood by something as simple as our brains." [A microchip held between thumbs] The Arguments: Amanda Sharkey [Amanda Sharkey] Dr Amanda Sharkey is a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Sheffield. She is director of the...
Goya
History & The Arts

Goya

...this? Browse through our host of free course materials on LearningSpace. 3. Or browse more topics on OpenLearn. Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...
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Florida just wants it over
Society, Politics & Law

Florida just wants it over

...resources into the state. The Democrats had, as of November 5, spent US$77.2m in TV ads in Florida; Trump has spent less than half that, at US$38.2m. The huge effort from the Democrats is especially telling: Florida has voted Republican many times before, and Clinton could win the White House without it, but it’s very difficult for Trump to get to the Oval Office...
The ISIS winter: The environmental impact of Middle East conflict
Nature & Environment

The ISIS winter: The environmental impact of Middle East conflict

...resources for protective measures. The damage to agricultural areas was discussed in the fourth axis. Remote sensing and reporting from the ground have identified a pattern of environmental degradation of agricultural lands, before ISIS militants confiscated them, due to poor water management and climate change. This degradation has amplified to a serious degree after...
How can Adult Carers get the best support during Covid-19 pandemic and beyond?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How can Adult Carers get the best support during Covid-19 pandemic and beyond?

...resources are used as effectively as possible. Whether you work or volunteer for an organisation or are a carer yourself, this tool can promote a systematic approach to ensuring that what happens is based on firm evidence of what works. An “Into practice guide” accompanies every NICE guideline, summarised in the diagram below. [NICE guidelines diagram] This tool sets...
Women have heart attacks too - but why do they often go misdiagnosed?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Women have heart attacks too - but why do they often go misdiagnosed?

...resources as well as a need for increased instrumental support in daily activities. This can mean they are less able to make their appointments or get their prescriptions filled. The situations older women often find themselves in when diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition reduce their chances of getting adequate exercise. Exercise is important to optimise heart...