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The Large Hadron Collider
Science, Maths & Technology

The Large Hadron Collider

...introduction to this album The world's most complicated machine A basic description of what the LHC is, how particle collisions will be detected and what physicists hope to discover The re-launch of the LHC An explosion in the beam tunnel caused a major setback. Accelerator scientists examine what went wrong and outline how the beam gathers speed, ready for collision The...
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Audio 27 mins
Roman funerary monuments
History & The Arts

Roman funerary monuments

...introduction to this album. Fragments as clues Thousands of ancient inscriptions survive in Rome; what do they tell us? Cemeteries in the Roman world How ancient Romans buried and commemorated their dead outside the city walls. Funerary monuments How the style of a memorial can indicate a lot about the deceased’s status and identity. Epitaphs and sculptures How tombs...
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Audio 32 mins
Reducing your ecological footprint
Nature & Environment

Reducing your ecological footprint

...introduction to this album Eco-Renovations Reducing your carbon footprint at home. A couple from Oxford talk about the work they've done to their home in an effort to improve energy efficiency. Eco-Lifestyle Travelling Light. A couple from Oxford describe how they commute and shop for food in an ethical and sustainable way. Building the Eden Project Staff explain how...
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Audio 24 mins
Power and people in ancient Rome
History & The Arts

Power and people in ancient Rome

...introduction to this album. The Colosseum of Rome The most impressive structure in ancient Rome Roman amphitheatres How Roman theatres evolved from informal spaces to formal monumentalised structures. Glorifying Rome How ancient Roman entertainment venues symbolized the power and might of Rome’s ruling dynasties. Audience Entertaining and impressing large numbers of...
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Audio 25 mins
The reason for low wages
Money & Business

The reason for low wages

...introduction of wage labour in the 19th century there have always been contentious discussions and often passionate struggles for employees to earn more. A key historical development, in this respect, was the introduction of the minimum wage. This was meant to ensure that everyone who worked received a basic income that could sustain them. This was particularly seen as...
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Article 5 mins
Why study languages?
Languages

Why study languages?

...introduction to the differences in culture and language about which we all need to be aware. There are 10 independent sections: any selection of them can be studied in any order. Some are about why knowledge of other languages and cultures can be important; others are about what it's like to study a foreign language or to have a career using a foreign language. The course...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Review: Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories by Surya Monro
Society, Politics & Law

Review: Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories by Surya Monro

...introduction to the social study of bisexuality...Surya Monro is a prolific bisexual activist, researcher and writer, and her new book, Bisexuality: Identities, Politics and Theories, is a theoretical approach to the communities, identities, political and social organisations and relationships of bisexual-identified people, in particular those in the UK. Drawing on...
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Article 10 mins
Second-order differential equations
Science, Maths & Technology

Second-order differential equations

...Introduction - Please note: a Statement of Participation is not issued for this course. This free OpenLearn course, Second-order differential equations is an extract from the Open University course MST224 Mathematical methods, a second level course that provides a background in mathematical methods for students studying physical sciences, engineering, mathematics and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs