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Archaeology: the science of investigation
Science, Maths & Technology

Archaeology: the science of investigation

...is required when cleaning artefacts. X-raying objects The importance of modern technology in the preservation of an artefact from an Iron Age burial at Sutton Hoo. The Portable Antiquities Scheme The success of the Portable Antiquities Scheme, which allows the mapping of coin finds by metal detector users and helps to build a more accurate picture of ancient Britain....
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Audio 44 mins
Environment: Lake Baikal
Nature & Environment

Environment: Lake Baikal

...Protecting the environment costs money. Treating the water Can technology save the day? Economy versus nature Is it possible for economic growth and environmental sustainability to co-exist? An alternative industry The Baikal water bottling plant as a more sustainable form of development. A precarious future Protecting the environment from the demands of economic growth...
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Audio 28 mins
Earth's physical resources: renewable energy
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth's physical resources: renewable energy

...the photovoltaic schemes in operation in the UK and the rest of Europe. Wave and tidal energy Will wave energy eventually overtake wind power? A look at today's technology in operation and the offshore devices of the future. Geothermal energy How extreme heat occurs beneath the Earth's surface, and how aquifers and bore-holes can provide a valuable source of energy....
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Audio 41 mins
Thomas Stocker - Stories of Change
Nature & Environment

Thomas Stocker - Stories of Change

...technology and deforestation. Together that is the big new result of AR5. RH: Any other big advances we've made? TS: I think we now have a much better grasp of regional climate change, changes in precipitation, changes in extremely event statistics, although we appreciate that the uncertainties there are still considerably high and that the future development of research...
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Audio 5 mins
Climate Change Collection
Nature & Environment

Climate Change Collection

...education and STEM, it provides an introduction to the issues surrounding climate change. OpenLearn contains many more articles on environmental issues. You can navigate the site by subject area or by searching for key words in the search bar. Notes to teachers All OpenLearn courses can be downloaded as documents (PDF, Word, ePub, Kindle) by clicking into the course and...
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Video 5 mins
Are you care experienced and considering university?
Education & Development

Are you care experienced and considering university?

...Education. [Cartoon of a man, woman and teenager] The CLASS Cymru website is designed to provide clear, concise advice and signpost to relevant sources of support and information. Covering the whole timeline from considering a university degree through to what to do when you graduate, this bilingual resource provides care-experienced people and those who support them with...
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Article 5 mins
My unique path to university: real stories
Education & Development

My unique path to university: real stories

...education. Tom's story Hear how Tom overcame health challenges and adapted to life as a student. [My Path to University: Tom's Story] Andrea's story Andrea shares his perspective as a young carer and the first member of his family to go to university. [My Path to University: Andrea's Story] Liam's story Liam shares his experience of joining university later in life and...
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Video 5 mins
Population ageing: a global health crisis?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Population ageing: a global health crisis?

...education … afford to spend on technology, arts, science? Afford to spend on our children and their futures? We could consider these steps: Integrating aging into all aspects of development, Involving the elderly more in major policy decisions, Fundamental reforms in existing pension systems, Making health care affordable to all And we can do this not just because we...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs