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Antigone
History & The Arts

Antigone

Discover the Ancient Greek tragedy 'Antigone' in our two minute animation voiced by Helen Skelton, then find out more about the characters in the classical Sophocles' play...[Antigone]Transcript Versions of the Antigone story are explored as part of The Open University module A111 Discovering the Arts and Humanities.
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Why are caves being used as hospitals in Syria?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why are caves being used as hospitals in Syria?

...guide health workers through chemical weapon response, from treatment to decontamination. SAMS also provide training in advanced trauma life support and how to use crisis technology like portable ultrasound kits. The care of the wounded and sick has been protected since the very first Geneva Convention of 1864, but the Syrian conflict has seen the rule book torn up, with...
Electrical Discharge Wire Cutting (EDWC) and Sawing (EDS)
Science, Maths & Technology

Electrical Discharge Wire Cutting (EDWC) and Sawing (EDS)

...guides to form a “column” surrounding the wire, and is usually cooled. Alternatively the workpiece may be totally submerged in the dielectric. Wire electrode is usually brass, copper, tungsten or sometimes molybdenum. Although the wire is used only once, it is economical, and up to 36 h of cutting can be obtained from a 2.25 kg reel of 0.2 mm copper wire. Wire...
How is a scorpion going to help fight brain cancers?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How is a scorpion going to help fight brain cancers?

...guide him. The differences between cancerous and normal cells are often so minimal that they are extremely hard to tell apart. In the soft, gelatinous mass of the brain, Ellenbogen says tumour cells can feel like “fruit in Jell-O”, meaning that brain tumours are often slightly firmer and have a slightly more leathery texture. Then again, sometimes the tumour can have...
Finding pockets of time to study
Education & Development

Finding pockets of time to study

Could you study while you wait, travel or do chores? This animation explains how to make the most of your pockets of time throughout the day...Find out more about The Open University's BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree. Transcript Watch the other animations in this series
The Children's Research Centre Hub
Education & Development

The Children's Research Centre Hub

The Open University's Children's Research Centre enables participation by children and young people - this collection of FREE resources explores some of their important work. ...The Children's Research Centre is all about research with about and led by children and young people. Find out more in our FREE resources below...
Learning while caring
Health, Sports & Psychology

Learning while caring

Without the right support carers can find it difficult to access learning while caring. In her interview with Tony Collins-Moore, Dr Nichola Kentzer explores how much can be achieved if the right help is available...Find out more about The Open University's Health and Wellbeing courses.
The benefits of an accountability partner for neurodivergent people
Education & Development

The benefits of an accountability partner for neurodivergent people

Staying motivated while studying can be incredibly difficult, especially if you’re neurodivergent. This animation explains how a virtual accountability partner can help with distance learning. ...Find out more about The Open University's BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree. Transcript Watch the other animations in this series