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What do volcanoes tell us about the possibility of life on Mars?
Science, Maths & Technology

What do volcanoes tell us about the possibility of life on Mars?

...system and branching river valleys being formed. But now planetary scientists have identified what looks like more recently formed volcanoes, in geological terms. Excitingly, they may have once provided the perfect environment for microbial lifeforms to thrive. Mars’ Olympus Mons is the solar system’s largest volcano – 22km high and more than 500km across its base....
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Phobos – an asteroid masquerading as a moon of Mars?
Science, Maths & Technology

Phobos – an asteroid masquerading as a moon of Mars?

...System, yet remarkedly little is known about them. The existence of Phobos and Deimos remained hypothetical until August 1877 when Asaph Hall and American Astronomer finally found them within five days of one another. Upon discovery it became obvious why they had not been seen previously. They were both extremely small, with diameters of just ~12.4 km (Deimos) and ~22.5...
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Depression, mood and exercise
Health, Sports & Psychology

Depression, mood and exercise

...think of doing, but it may be the one that it’s worth the most. Walking and other physical activity regularises the blood supply to all your vital organs and tissues, including the brain. Regular supply of oxygen and glucose to the brain and other organs is immensely important. ‘Regular’ is the key word here. Our brains consume about 20% of glucose and 20% of oxygen...
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Article 10 mins
An overview of wound care
Health, Sports & Psychology

An overview of wound care

...thinking is that wounds should only be cleaned and dressed if absolutely necessary, as any superfluous intervention can delay wound healing (Lindholm and Searle, 2016; Beam, 2008). Cleansing chronic wounds is often unnecessary and is discouraged because of the damage it may cause to tissue; moreover, modern dressings maintain a moist environment that actually cleanses the...
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An introduction to social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to social work

...think have had an impact on your values. Discussion In the process of growing up, most people develop a system of values which are influenced by their environments in the widest sense (this includes family, school, community, cultural and wider social environments), by their experiences and by their reflections on both. Through such influences we acquire some idea of what...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Exploring sport coaching and psychology Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring sport coaching and psychology

...system in terms of mood and changes? Think of all the crazy things that-- can we potentially steepen that return angle? Now what does that allow me to do? Train more intense and be able to train in more density. LINDSEY ANDERSON So they had a hard training day today, but we still have another training day tomorrow. So we need them to start their recovery immediately so by...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The psychology of cybercrime
Health, Sports & Psychology

The psychology of cybercrime

...think. I'm not a really big social network user. Unless I have to get in contact with someone, I don't think I'll jump on it. It's a really good means of getting in contact with everyone and keeping up with everyone and what not. But usage terms, I don't think I use it too much. JASON With a mobile phone in your hand now it's pretty much the way of communicating with...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Note taking in relation to the Social Sciences
Society, Politics & Law

Note taking in relation to the Social Sciences

...system to suit your own needs, it will save you considerable time and effort in the long run. I think it is important that you develop good habits, develop a formula, which works for you, but also you should keep trying to rework and refine that process and it could be that the notes that you are taking towards the end of this course are rather different from the notes...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr