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Read this before you fall for a personalised book
History & The Arts

Read this before you fall for a personalised book

...open questions. My initial research was about the nitty-gritty of the books’ design: is there a difference between personalised books that use a child’s name versus those that use their photo? Does it matter whether the child makes their own book or if it is produced by their parent or by an unknown publisher? We know that the reading medium influences learning, so is...
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Thermal spraying (Hardfacing)
Science, Maths & Technology

Thermal spraying (Hardfacing)

...open arc; submerged arc; shielded metal arc; plasma spray; plasma-transferred arc [Images to demonstrate 'Thermal spraying (Hardfacing)' - see article] Manufacture: An alternative to electroplating, electroless plating and surface hardening processes, used for repair and maintenance of components and to provide wear-, heat- and corrosion-resistance. Production parameters...
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Clean Brexit, Dirty Brexit: Is this the last exit before armageddon?
Nature & Environment

Clean Brexit, Dirty Brexit: Is this the last exit before armageddon?

...opens up for the government to implement even more stringent restrictions on pollution, having lost the excuse that such issues are safely decided at a European level. We are at a crossroads. We can chose Clean Brexit, a country where people democratically opt into environmental regulation, enhancing the potential to become a world leader in sustainable energy. Or we can...
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Lighting the Industrial Revolution
History & The Arts

Lighting the Industrial Revolution

...open flame of the gaslight, especially in the often hazardous atmospheres of factories. Distribution networks were gradually expanded, the electricity being provided by coal-powered generators. In the 20th century, the gas discharge lamp was invented and most recently, halogen tungsten lamps and LEDs (light emitting diodes). The latter promise much more efficient...
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Two kings, two very different coronations
History & The Arts

Two kings, two very different coronations

...Open University’s History courses. [The Royal Coronation of H.M. King George IV]The Royal Coronation of H.M. King George IVShow descriptionWestminster abbey during the coronation of George IV, George IV is seated on a raised platform with spectators surrounding him. Although coronation ceremonies are characterised by tradition, they are also important opportunities for...
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Messaging apps – paying attention and timing it right
Languages

Messaging apps – paying attention and timing it right

...Open University's English courses. A lot has been written about the ‘attention economy’ – the way that social media companies, businesses and advertisers compete to gain people’s attention in order to boost sales. They do this because otherwise their message or product gets lost in the overwhelming amount of information that circulates on the internet. [Three...
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How juror bias can be tackled to ensure fairer trials
Society, Politics & Law

How juror bias can be tackled to ensure fairer trials

...Open University's Law courses. A microcosm of society, the jury room has always fascinated people: a variety of individuals from different backgrounds all working together to make a judgement on the fate of an individual. These judgements are some of the biggest decisions a person will face in their lifetime, and can have serious consequences for both individuals on trial...
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Jurors are subject to all kinds of biases when it comes to deciding on a trial
Society, Politics & Law

Jurors are subject to all kinds of biases when it comes to deciding on a trial

...Open University's Law courses. From CSI to Law and Order, Line of Duty and Midsomer Murders, there is huge public fascination with crime and the criminal justice system. Especially when things come to a climactic ending and jurors decide on a defendent’s fate. But how much do jurors get it wrong? Will the jury convict an innocent person, or might they free a guilty...
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