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...variability on which evolution works. For dogs, interesting and useful features are identified and, because they are determined genetically, they can be bred by selective breeding (i.e. choosing animals with features you want and breeding them to create new offspring with those features). We have bred dogs with regard to developing better functional capabilities (running,...

...variability, and extreme weather events. Mycoprotein is more resilient to these factors because it can be produced in urban environments where it would be unfeasible to farm crops and livestock. With global malnourishment impacting a billion people, a sustainable, versatile, protein production method is highly valuable. Mycoprotein isn't zero-carbon yet, but it's...

...variable and bizarre, what would life beyond the Earth look like? Since the discovery of large, geyser-like plumes at its southern hemisphere, which eject icy material thousands of kilometres into space, this little moon has been thrust centre stage into the search for life in our Solar System.I am a first-year astrobiology PhD student at The Open University and the focus...

...looks at what influences the designer and the consumer. The films form part of the Open University Course T317 and T174... History History of the Bike and the Tour de France Aesthetics The significance of aesthetics Wheels The history, design and evolution of the wheel Materials Titanium , carbon fibre and the resurgence of steel Frame Design Design through the Years...