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An introduction to electronics
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to electronics

...simple electronic circuits see how signals can be represented in the time and frequency domains for Fourier analysis record, analyse and filter audio signals to improve their fidelity...An introduction to electronics: 1 Electronics everywhere - Electronics is the art of controlling the movement of electrons in order to design components and circuits that are put together...
Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Who are otherkin - and how should we view them?
Society, Politics & Law

Who are otherkin - and how should we view them?

...simple, uncomfortable question: what does it mean to be human? Feijó proposes:"Following the struggles of those who have seen themselves excluded from mankind, it might be time to ask if the diagnosis didn’t have the wrong focus all along: in the 20th century. Perhaps it could be said that humanity itself is a case of species dysphoria?" This article was originally...
Stephen Hawking: The tributes
Science, Maths & Technology

Stephen Hawking: The tributes

...simple thought experiments to make predictions about the behaviour of the universe. My favourite was his insight into evaporating black holes, which combined general relativity and quantum mechanics. His ability to remain engaged with the scientific community despite his physical condition was a testament to his rare talent. Hawking also recognised the enormous potential...
Make a meadow, whatever the scale and the diversity of meadows
Nature & Environment

Make a meadow, whatever the scale and the diversity of meadows

...simple steps: Stop To make a meadow, you could simply stop cutting your grass so regularly and see what grows. Cut once in summer and again in winter, removing all the cut material each time. If the diversity is not improving after some time, consider adding more species by following the steps below. Soil Wildflowers and fine grasses need soil that is low in fertility....
Queen Victoria on William Shakespeare
History & The Arts

Queen Victoria on William Shakespeare

...simple love of Romeo & Juliet for one another. Monday 28th April 1856 We walked out late & dined early, going with Vicky, &c — to the Princess's to see the production of Shakespeare's "Winter's Tale". It was the benefit of the Keans. Though the performance lasted from shortly after 8, to ½ p. 12, we hardly noticed the length of time, for the interest never flagged one...
Fossil evidence for evolution
History & The Arts

Fossil evidence for evolution

...simple reason is that while the former are exceedingly rare, the latter have the twin advantages of being monotonously abundant and living in environments where sedimentary accumulation can keep a good register of their remains. For the ultimate key to this business is sedimentary deposition. Of course, organisms that yield robust hard-parts, such as shells, teeth and...
Understanding society: families
Education & Development

Understanding society: families

...simple answer to the question of who does the work in the home. However we know that changes, varying in extent, speed and direction, have occurred to women's role during the past two hundred or so years. We know that they are at least partly explained by the connectedness between women's role outside the home and their role in the home. We also know from the Ramos...
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing
Health, Sports & Psychology

So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing

...code of professional practice for nurses and midwives called The Code. Additionally, they produce standards for education that all universities who offer nurse education must adhere to. A key role of the NMC is to protect the public and to guide nurses and midwives in their professional practice. If a nurse, midwife or nursing associate is not practising safely, the NMC...