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A new mission to the icy moons of Jupiter
Science, Maths & Technology

A new mission to the icy moons of Jupiter

...physical conditions. [A model of the JUICE spacecraft]A model of the JUICE spacecraft JUICE will also have a good camera, so we’ll be able to get some really good images of Ganymede, Europa and Callisto. You can tell a lot from studying surface features. Some people believe that on Ganymede there are lakes of liquid water trapped within the ice shell itself, rather than...
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Article 5 mins
How can we improve teaching about Islam?
Education & Development

How can we improve teaching about Islam?

...physically. At the heart of such fear is ignorance. A December 2015 poll found that a majority of Americans (52 percent) do not understand Islam. In this same poll, 36 percent also said that they wanted to know more about the religion. Interestingly, those under 30 years were 46 percent more likely to have a favorable view of Islam. These statistics highlight an...
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Article 5 mins
The evolution of sports medicine over the last 50 Years: From the wet sponge to holistic care
Health, Sports & Psychology

The evolution of sports medicine over the last 50 Years: From the wet sponge to holistic care

...physical consequences of that injury (e.g. restricted movement) and the psychological impact of the injury (e.g. anxiety and frustration) into account when developing a treatment programme. Stress leads to injuries The biopsychosocial approach has led to a development in the understanding of important areas such as the psychological aspects of sport injury. This is a...
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Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms
OpenLearn Ireland

Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms

...physical distance and encourage interactions with people all over the world that you might not otherwise have a chance to meet. Their international nature breaks down barriers by introducing members to diversity. They also help minimise feelings of loneliness because there is always somebody available to talk. 3. Self-expression is key in online fandoms Online music...
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Introduction to number theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to number theory

...physics and engineering. Topics covered include mathematical typesetting, number theory, conics, statics, geometric transformations, calculus, differential equations, mathematical language and proof, dynamics, eigenvalues and eigenvectors and combinatorics. It also helps develop the abilities to study mathematics independently, to solve mathematical problems and to...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
The science of genetics
Nature & Environment

The science of genetics

...physical and social factors that interact with our genotype, such as the cytoplasm surrounding the nucleus of a cell, the uterus in which a fetus develops and the size of family of diet. Some characters are influenced by the environment more than others and we can summarize the relationship between genotype and phenotype as follows: genotype + environment = phenotype....
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Article 10 mins
Introducing social work: a starter kit
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing social work: a starter kit

...physical and/or learning disabilities in the community. Assessing and supporting the care needs of adults with mental health problems in the community. Working in residential care homes for adults with physical and/or learning disabilities, and/or mental health problems, or with age-related support needs. Hospital social work – especially assisting with community...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Grief and COVID-19: Mourning what we know, who we miss and the way we say goodbye
Health, Sports & Psychology

Grief and COVID-19: Mourning what we know, who we miss and the way we say goodbye

...physical and mental health consequences for staff of working in a challenging role with a vulnerable population who we now know where dying in their thousands in affected institutions (Arons, 2020). While death is an event that can be expected due to the older age and frailty of residents within a care home, the frequency with which death was happening during the COVID-19...
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Article 20 mins