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Astrobiology on OpenLearn
Science, Maths & Technology

Astrobiology on OpenLearn

Astrobiology explores whether there might be life elsewhere in the Universe. We've got a fantastic range of FREE resources on OpenLearn so that you can learn more about this fascinating area...You can find out more about Astrobiology at The Open University on the AstrobiologyOU website.
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Article 2 hrs
Should animals have legal standing?
Society, Politics & Law

Should animals have legal standing?

...human beings are recognised by the law as persons, although personhood only begins at the moment of birth. But legal personhood is also bestowed on non-living entities, such as companies and ships. This allows companies to own property or enter into contracts in their own right, although of course in reality these actions are being taken by human beings acting on behalf...
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Article 10 mins
Speed of Arctic changes defies scientists
Nature & Environment

Speed of Arctic changes defies scientists

...human activity from natural climate fluctuations. It was only when regular satellite observations began in 1979 that measurement of surface climate over the Antarctic and the Southern Ocean became possible, says the study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change. To gain a longer view, Dr Jones and her colleagues used a compilation of records from natural archives...
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Article 10 mins
How does an MRI scanner work?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How does an MRI scanner work?

...diagnostic tools in use today. They are used to create detailed images of the inside of the human body - without the need for surgery or X-rays. In this video, experts at Neath Port Talbot College’s Academy of Sports explain how MRI technology works, how it helps diagnose injuries and illnesses, and why it’s especially important in sports science and healthcare....
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Video 7 mins
Two concepts of freedom
History & The Arts

Two concepts of freedom

...Humanities...Two concepts of freedom: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: distinguish between negative and positive concepts of freedom understand the main points in Isaiah Berlin's article ‘Two Concepts of Liberty’ recognise emotive language, to distinguish between necessary truths and contingent facts, and to appreciate what is...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Strategic planning for online learning
Education & Development

Strategic planning for online learning

...human rights on the Internet [Online] Available at https://www.article19.org/ resources/ un-human-rights-council-adopts-resolution-on-human-rights-on-the-internet (Accessed 7th January 2022) Education Endowment Foundation (2021) Using Digital Technology to Improve Learning [Online] Available at https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/ education-evidence/...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
The vulnerability of refugees and asylum seekers to modern slavery
Society, Politics & Law

The vulnerability of refugees and asylum seekers to modern slavery

...human trafficking and forced marriage. According to the most recent Global Estimates Report (2022), the demographic of victims of modern slavery vary, and so do the countries and regions where it is most prevalent, making modern slavery a global phenomenon that affects virtually every corner of the globe. This has further implications for realising sustainable development...
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Article 5 mins
Studying mammals: The opportunists
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: The opportunists

...human eye, as in previous units in this series. Flow charts of the type you drew for yourself earlier express an idea, in the form of a relationship between different components. They encapsulate the key information that might otherwise take many hundreds of words to describe - why not attempt to use one to summarise an idea or a section of text at this point? Other...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs