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OU Research Hub
Explore the research and publications of Open University students and faculty with our hub.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Light: Wave-particle duality
One of the most confusing concepts in physics, wave-particle duality is unlike anything we see in the ordinary world.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Supporting sustainable and responsible space exploration
Silvio Sinibaldi explores some of the current challenges and opportunities in planetary protection.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Do Christmas lights interfere with your wifi signal?
Beware: Britain's communication regulator warns that your twinkling festive lights might be blocking your wifi signal. Really? Andrew Smith explains why it shouldn't keep you awake worrying...
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Science, Maths & Technology
How is nylon made?
Find out how nylon is so much more than just a nice pair of stockings in this article on the fascinating chemistry behind them...
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Can we be categorised by our DNA?
“Race is just a social construct!” You may have heard experts say this, but what does the science say? Can our DNA group us the way many imagine?
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Nature & Environment
How can nature help us meet the climate challenge in towns and cities?
At COP26 in Glasgow, we saw that scientists, politicians, and environmental activists love their jargon. Everyone who attended came away with a new climate buzzword firmly planted in their minds: nature-based solutions.
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Science, Maths & Technology
60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Gaia and the Killer Asteroids
How does Gaia detect any dangerous Earth-crossing asteroids?
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Science, Maths & Technology
60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Black holes
Is it possible to make your own black hole? DIY experts take note with this animation
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Science, Maths & Technology
60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: The Big Bang
Discover how scientists have calculated the exact volume of the noise created at the birth of the Universe with this video
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Science, Maths & Technology
What do scientists really do? My experience interviewing researchers
Inka Maskiewicz, a Year 11 student, interviews scientists at AstrobiologyOU and the School of Physical Sciences at The Open University. These videos explain what they research and do at the university...
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Science, Maths & Technology
Beachbrains
Ever tried to picture how many neurons we have inside our brain but can't envisage it? Use this busy beach analogy to help you understand the brain: