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Science, Maths & Technology
Astronomers think they’ve just spotted an ‘invisible’ black hole for the first time
The Open University's Adam McMaster, an astronomy PhD student, and Prof. Andrew Norton tell us about the different observations scientists made to find an invisible black hole.
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Nature & Environment
Paul Tucker On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Paul Tucker speaks with Prof. Simon Bell about what systems thinking in regards to sustainability.
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Society, Politics & Law
Rupesh Shah On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Dr. Rupesh Shah, a Staff Tutor in Engineering and Innovation at The Open University, speaks with Prof. Simon Bell about what systems means to him.
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Nature & Environment
Climate change and alternative living: issues of adaptation and sustainability
Life on Earth is a collective force, generated from all living creatures, characterised by their diversities, differences and similarities.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Design in a nutshell
Get the lowdown on 6 key design movements and share your design alter-ego
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Science, Maths & Technology
How to find invisible black holes
Ever fancied being a black hole hunter? Adam McMaster, an astronomy PhD student at The Open University, explains how you can become a citizen scientist and start your search...
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Science, Maths & Technology
Climate change and the built environment
The importance of retrofitting our existing buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stay comfortable in future climates.
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Society, Politics & Law
Professor John Naughton On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Prof. John Naughton, the technology columnist for The Observer, speaks with Prof. Simon Bell about systems thinking.
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Society, Politics & Law
Martin Holt On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Martin Holt speaks with Prof. Simon Bell about the way he sees the world, and about his understanding using systems approaches.
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History & The Arts
My career goal: Creative and design
Bring out your creative flair to its full potential. Find some practical advice for advancing your career in a creative industry, whether that's using your keen visual eye, practical ingenuity, or rigorous technical skills.
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Science, Maths & Technology
My career goal: Construction
Are you driven to find out how things work, and want to know how they're made? Construction could be for you. Here's some advice on using your practical mind and hands-on skills to build bigger and better things.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
My career goal: Health and science
Whether your interest is in pharmaceuticals, disease treatment or chemical research, you can help break new discoveries and improve our scientific understanding. This page has info on career options from food science to forensics, and working for the NHS.