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Should human conditions be classed as illnesses?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Should human conditions be classed as illnesses?

...article ‘Do we need to change the way we are thinking about mental illness?’). There is also no doubt that many service users have found relief from distressing symptoms through taking prescribed medication. Nevertheless, the mental health field has a long history of vigorous debate about the nature of mental health problems, their possible causes and suitable forms...
How fertility rates affect population
Science, Maths & Technology

How fertility rates affect population

...You can also see the effects on population growth of high and low migration rates, as well making your own comparisons to test your assumptions and understanding of the models. How might a low fertility rate model compare with a high life expectancy model, for example, in terms of the overall predicted population profile for 2087? Read more articles like this...
Your house is full of space dust – it reveals the solar system's story
Science, Maths & Technology

Your house is full of space dust – it reveals the solar system's story

...article...[Natalie Starkey and nano sims instrument] Dr Natalie Starkey with the NanoSIMS instrument When you clean your house you are probably vacuuming up space dust. Not kidding. It is the same dust that was once part of comets and asteroids. You see that dust in the faint glow it helps create before sunrise and after sunset. As much as 40,000 tons of space dust...
The origins of the First World War
History & The Arts

The origins of the First World War

...articles that explore the origins of the war. Read about Franz Ferdinand's assassination, discover the diplomatic crisis that engulfed Europe in July, explore Germany's strategic war plans, and lots more. We've suggested an order for you to read, but feel free to dip in and out wherever you like. Has this whetted your appetite about studying history? Find out more about...
Britain's Great War: Download your free 'The First World War Experienced' booklet
History & The Arts

Britain's Great War: Download your free 'The First World War Experienced' booklet

...while it was being fought, as well as once the guns had fallen silent. We've run out of print copies of the booklet, but you can still download the booklet to your device, to print, or to read on your PC. The booklet was written in association with the BBC/OU co-production Britain's Great War. Read our collection of articles exploring the origins of the First World War....
Stay together: Can LBGTQ+ and older couples show the way to a lasting love?
Society, Politics & Law

Stay together: Can LBGTQ+ and older couples show the way to a lasting love?

...prepared to work through difficulties – some of which reinforce their relationship, rather than pulling it apart. But if there’s one thing we learned from our study, it’s that there is no single notion of the happy couple. Jacqui Gabb receives funding from ESRC [The Conversation] This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article....
The Great Fall: Berlin’s ‘Freedom’ concert
History & The Arts

The Great Fall: Berlin’s ‘Freedom’ concert

...this particular Beethoven symphony adds something not only to our understanding of the wall’s falling, but also to the ongoing cultural history of this remarkable piece of music. Read more articles from Open University academics about their knowledge and experiences of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Learn more An introduction to music theory Study towards an MA in music...
Why Rosetta is the greatest space mission of our lifetime
Science, Maths & Technology

Why Rosetta is the greatest space mission of our lifetime

...to land on the surface of a comet, is not a bad second best. This article was originally published on The Conversation on November 4, 2014. Natalie Starkey receives funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). Find out more about Rosetta Explore comets and other space rocks Try a free course or study a qualification with the Open University...