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The science of chocolate
Health, Sports & Psychology

The science of chocolate

...health warnings or stories proclaiming the latest superfood which can provide miraculous health benefits. And very often, the stories completely contradict previous reports about the same item. You know the sort of thing – one month you hear that red wine is good for you, then other scientists come out and say no it isn’t, and then yet a third study might indicate...
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Video 5 mins
An introduction to crime and criminology
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to crime and criminology

...public welfare? For example, what about the problem of pollution levels in industrial areas? Does it include disastrous economic and social decisions taken by the government? For example, Iceland prosecuted several bankers as a result of the 2008 Global financial crisis, but few other countries did so. Is it always against the law to take another life? What about conduct...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
A January detox to kick-start your year
Health, Sports & Psychology

A January detox to kick-start your year

...health reboot you need. Rewiring your brain to focus on vegetable based meals will bring many health benefits, providing you also cut down on processed foods and vary your diet. Some of the benefits of going vegan include: Improve kidney function Reduce risks of heart disease, cancer, and other chronic illnesses More energy Better skin Weight loss If going vegan feels too...
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Article 15 mins
Should Trump's tweets be a matter of record?
History & The Arts

Should Trump's tweets be a matter of record?

...public over time. Tweets not so fleeting Trump has said he will continue to use his @realDonaldTrump account to speak directly “to the people” about issues of national and international importance. Transition sources tell me @realDonaldTrump intends to keep using his own account as president, not switching to @potus himself — Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) January 16,...
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Article 5 mins
Sex and the Natsal surveys – how do you compare?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Sex and the Natsal surveys – how do you compare?

...public engagement grant from the Wellcome Trust, we are developing several Open Educational Resources (OERs). Specifically OERs derived from the National Surveys of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal)...Find out more about The Open University’s statistics qualifications. Transcript The first is an animation - “5 facts you didn’t know about sex in Britain”...
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Video 2 mins
Black Blue Plaques
Languages

Black Blue Plaques

...public space? If you walk through the streets of central London, it won’t be long before you catch sight of a Blue Plaque on the outside of a building. There are thousands of them dotted around the city today, commemorating famous people and the buildings with which they had an association. Over the century and a half since the scheme started, however, the idea of...
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Video 5 mins
The fascination with crime
Science, Maths & Technology

The fascination with crime

...public also offering their definitions of crime. This material forms part of The Open University course T214 Understanding systems: making sense of complexity... The fascination with crime An introduction to this album. The notion of crime Open University criminology lecturer Louise Westmarland shares her interest and knowledge of criminology, justice and crime. Crime...
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Audio 30 mins
Tomorrow's World
Science, Maths & Technology

Tomorrow's World

...health in future, to OU research that's landed us on a comet - we've got it covered. We're also co-producing a number of programmes with the BBC for Tomorrow's World, including Britain's Greatest Invention and Horizon: 10 Things You Need to Know about the Future. In the meantime, enjoy an abundance of FREE learning on the ever-changing world of science: How is my life...
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Article 3 hrs