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Science, Maths & Technology
Introduction to differential equations
Differential equations are any equations that include derivatives and arise in many situations. This free course, Introduction to differential equations, considers three types of first-order differential equations. Section 1 introduces equations that can be solved by direct integration and section 2 the method of separation of variables. Section...
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Money & Business
Will artificial intelligence put us out of work?
Should companies be cautious when embracing new technologies for fear of displacing their employees?
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Society, Politics & Law
Non-existent countries
What makes a country count as a country? Andy Morris interviews geographer and broadcaster Nick Middleton about his recent book 'An Atlas of Countries that Don't Exist'.
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Society, Politics & Law
Dropping the population bomb - 50 years of BBC environmental broadcasting, part two
How have the films and radio programmes broadcast by the BBC shaped how we understand environmental change issues? Joe Smith shares his journey through the archives in the second part of a two part podcast series.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Gene testing
This free course, Gene testing, looks at three different uses of genetic testing: pre-natal diagnosis, childhood testing and adult testing. Such tests provide genetic information in the form of a predictive diagnosis, and as such are described as predictive tests. Pre-natal diagnosis uses techniques such as amniocentesis to test fetuses in the ...
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History & The Arts
Making sense of art history
You can prepare for this free course, Making sense of art history, by looking around you. It's likely that wherever you are you'll be able to see some images. It's also likely that many of these will be intended to have some sort of effect on you. In the course itself you will be exploring the power of images via a study of contemporary art ...
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Money & Business
Understand how interest works on your savings account
Want to know more about how interest earnings build up (or 'compound') on a savings account? This short video uses an example to show how it all works.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Vaccination
Vaccinations are now considered a part of everyday life, but how do they work? Vaccination is a free course that will help those with a background in biology understand the historical development of vaccination, assess the various types of vaccines used today, examine their production and explore the limitations that are placed on vaccination ...
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Money & Business
How can we say Bitcoin is overvalued when we don't know how to value it?
One view of the rising cryptocurrency: We can't say it's a bubble when we don't really understand the value of the currency.
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Mortgage vs rent
The true cost of home ownership when compared with renting is revealed in this interview with Ray Wright.
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Money & Business
My career goal: Nail technician
Have you ever thought that your eye for crafting fine-looking nails could become your career? Here's some advice on turning your passion into a job - or maybe even your own business…
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Society, Politics & Law
The Legacy of Nuclear Power, Part 2
What ethical decisions does burying nuclear waste involve, and how are we responsible to future generations?