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Design ecologies animation
Science, Maths & Technology

Design ecologies animation

...systems approach to design is important. It uses the example of a smartphone to illustrate the need to shift from linear to regenerative resource flows...Renowned marine biologist Rachel Carson, in her influential book Silent Spring (1962), stressed the interconnectedness of nature, echoing the sentiment of polymath Leonardo da Vinci, who believed that ‘everything...
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Video 5 mins
Finding the Truth
Society, Politics & Law

Finding the Truth

...system. ...Step into a world of crime Have you watched enough CSI to know what constitutes as good forensic evidence? Are you a believer of 'don't do the crime if you can't do the time'? How much do you know about workplace accidents? Or perhaps you have other beliefs about the criminal justice system and want to find out more? Step into three very different and immersive...
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Activity 30 mins
Enceladus: A habitable ice world?
Science, Maths & Technology

Enceladus: A habitable ice world?

...systems. The size of even our galaxy, the Milky Way, leads to questions about whether or not we are the only life forms in the Universe. Although our nearest neighbouring solar system is around 4.5 light years away, looking to the astronomical bodies such as planets, moons, and even asteroids which orbit our Sun can give us valuable information about how life managed to...
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Article 10 mins
Can renewable energy sources power the world? Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Can renewable energy sources power the world?

...systems Are there any bioenergy systems you can think of that could allay the above concerns? Answer Some bioenergy systems, such as short rotation forestry or coppice, can increase biodiversity compared to conventional agriculture. Among more experimental technologies, microalgæ don’t take up agricultural land and may be useful in cleaning up both nutrient residues...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Internet of everything
Digital & Computing

Internet of everything

...Systems Ltd and adapted for OpenLearn by The Open University. The collaboration of The Open University and Cisco Systems to develop and deliver this course as part of OpenLearn’s portfolio will provide and extend free learning in this important and current area of study....Session 1: What is the IoE?: Introduction - Early in your reading you will discover that the terms...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online

...think we should make a completely general global hypertext system, the very proper answer at CERN was, well, that's fine, but it's not what we're here for. So in fact, it was only because my boss, Mike Sandel, who had a sort of twinkle in his eye, and thought, hm, I don't know what exactly this is about, but I have a feeling that it sounds kind of exciting. And he said,...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Is Brazil's future Utopia now a thing of the past?
Society, Politics & Law

Is Brazil's future Utopia now a thing of the past?

...systems turned Brazil into a positive model of a democratic country ripe for foreign investment and a more important role in world affairs. [Utopia sculpture in Brasilia] A sculpture proclaiming Utopia in Brasilia A perfect political storm Brazil is now in the throes of a perfect storm of problems. It is experiencing an economic, political, social and moral crisis that...
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Integrated safety, health and environmental management: An introduction
Digital & Computing

Integrated safety, health and environmental management: An introduction

...systems as well as the service module's engine, the three astronauts returned safely to Earth. Can you think of a better example of the value of emergency planning? Two features are common to all disasters: no one thought that it could or would happen to them; those who were prepared saved lives and livelihoods. Without a plan there is little or no chance of an effective...
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Level 3: Advanced 15 hrs