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The challenge of invasive alien species
Nature & Environment

The challenge of invasive alien species

...Introduction by human beings, whether deliberate (e.g. commercial gardening) or accidental (e.g. escaped pets), is often rapid and many species could be introduced at a time. Global trade has been one of the main pathways and often is compounded by lax biosecurity regulations and lack of people’s awareness to the consequences. Introduction doesn’t necessarily mean...
What is language?
Languages

What is language?

...introduction to the history and social significance of our communicative abilities. Transcript If this piece has piqued your interest in the world of words, we have many language courses available for you to study. If you want to know more about the function and significance of language, we can particularly recommend the following courses: Or, if you’re looking for a...
Origins of The Cold War
History & The Arts

Origins of The Cold War

...Introduction to Origins of the Cold War Different ways of examining the cold war. Were Europeans players in The Cold War? Professor Anne Deighton explains the changes ways historians approach The Cold War. The politics of blame during The Cold War Has there been too much emphasis on the superpowers? Western European integration How did all the stakeholders reconcile their...
Maths as others see it
Science, Maths & Technology

Maths as others see it

...introduction to this album. The Whittington Hospital Discover the importance and responsibilities of the porters and cleaners in The Whittington Hospital and how maths is used throughout the hospital.. What is maths? Find out how maths is used to measure haemoglobin levels. Plus, what is the public's perception of maths? Reflecting on maths Members of the public share...
Cooperation, anarchy and interdependence
Society, Politics & Law

Cooperation, anarchy and interdependence

...introduction to the album. The World Trade Organisation Jef Huysmans and Simon Bromley discuss the WTO (World Trade Organisation). The realist model Jef Huysmans outlines the buidling blocks of the realist argument of international order. The Liberal model Simon Bromley explains the elements of the Liberal model. The North American Free Trade Agreement A discussion about...
Technology, networks and international order
Society, Politics & Law

Technology, networks and international order

...introduction to the album. Technological revolutions Helen Yanacopulos and Simon Bromley discuss technological revolutions and waves of innovation. The benefits of ICT's Simon Bromley and William Brown discuss the benefits and development of ICT's (information and communication technologies). A global civil society Helen Yanacopulos looks at the idea of a global civil...
Ecosystems: the carbon cycle
Science, Maths & Technology

Ecosystems: the carbon cycle

...cycle A short introduction to this album How plants make food The influence of differing levels of light, water, CO2 and nutrients on plant photosynthesis around the world Recycling carbon How carbon is returned to the atmosphere through decomposition of organic matter The peatbog problem Why peatbogs are crucial carbon containers, and how atmospheric methane is measured...
Ethics in real life
History & The Arts

Ethics in real life

...introduction to the album. Codes of ethics Professor Onora O’Neil is one of Britain’s most distinguished Philosophers. Here she discusses the pros and cons of codes of ethics with The Open University's Derek Matravers. Plagiarism and copyright law Nigel Warburton explores with the author, Maureen Duffy, the ethics of plagiarism and copyright law. Business ethics Derek...