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In-car technology: are we being sold a false sense of security?
Digital & Computing

In-car technology: are we being sold a false sense of security?

...research clearly shows that the driving behaviour and crash risk of a phone-using driver (whether that is hand-held or hands-free) is similar to, and sometimes worse than, that of a drunk driver. Our research has shown that phone use carries a significant cost to a driver’s attention, making them far more prone to errors, including failures in visual perception and...
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How do Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students experience their undergraduate dissertation module?
Education & Development

How do Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students experience their undergraduate dissertation module?

...research on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students’ experiences on an undergraduate dissertation module...A study in an online university found that Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students need to spend 6–12% more time engaging with the virtual learning environment (VLE) than White students, in order to get the same grade (Nguyen et al., 2020). Furthermore, while...
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Recovery at the Rugby World Cup
Health, Sports & Psychology

Recovery at the Rugby World Cup

...research evidence show? In their meta-analysis of 12 compression garment studies Hill et al. (2014) concluded that there is evidence that compression garments are moderately effective in enhancing recovery from exercise induced muscle damage. So it would seem that there is some value to using compression garments to aid recovery. Massage [massage ] Massage is commonly...
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Getting to the heart of it: investigating side effects of anti-cancer treatments
Science, Maths & Technology

Getting to the heart of it: investigating side effects of anti-cancer treatments

...research help combat cardiotoxicity? Research is starting to uncover how these anti-cancer treatments damage heart cells and lead to cardiotoxicity. This knowledge can then be utilised to develop strategies that can reduce or reverse these cardiotoxic effects, though the variation in mechanisms of cardiotoxicity across cancer treatments make a universal solution unlikely....
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Letter to a Climate Sceptic
Nature & Environment

Letter to a Climate Sceptic

...Research Unit, became symbolic of public mistrust in climate science. In this audio, in the form of an open letter, The Open University’s Dr Joe Smith defends the science behind climate change and argues that “climate change is one of the challenges of the age. One that we will all be judged for”... Letter to a Climate Sceptic Why are people so sceptical about the...
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Spectacular Flirtations
History & The Arts

Spectacular Flirtations

...Open University Art History researcher, Gill Perry takes us through The National Portrait Gallery and explores the relationship between 18th Century art and theatre and the notion of actresses and their portraits as seductive, beguiling objects. Gill also looks at paralells in the ways contemporary female stars use media images to promote themselves as celebrities....
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What can Chinese students in Southampton teach us about going green?
Nature & Environment

What can Chinese students in Southampton teach us about going green?

Research amongst Chinese students studying in the UK explores whether studying overseas can change people's behaviour...Much academic literature has been written about behaviour change. The traditional, ‘common-sense’ view is that attitudes precede behaviours, as stated in Azjen’s Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). This model has influenced policy-makers to seek to...
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Older carers, COVID-19 and physical activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

Older carers, COVID-19 and physical activity

...research study examining the effects of self-isolation and lack of physical activity on carers. Life expectancy within the UK has indicated a progressive increase over the decade/century for both men (79.9 years) and women (83.6 years). Whilst much of this enhanced longevity can be associated with improved technology and advances in health care practices, participation in...
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