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What is Planetary Protection?
As we explore the Solar System, it is important that we do not accidentally contaminate untouched and unspoilt extraterrestrial environments in any way. This is especially true when searching for evidence of life. This article explores the concept of ‘Planetary Protection’ and why it is critical for the future of space exploration.
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Mycoprotein - could this meat alternative be a food for the future?
How do we feed a growing global population? James McCarron compares the production of mycoprotein to meat. With significantly less impact on the environment than meat, does mycoprotein deserve more recognition?
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Food, shelter and re-designing home as a living system
Housing has become the most valuable asset on Earth while people are increasingly going without food and shelter. How can we design for people to have a home, while also regenerating the living systems on which we depend?
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Brain Awareness Week
11-17 March is Brain Awareness Week. From our OU PhD students' fascinating research into the brain to new articles with mind-blowing facts, we've got a host of FREE brainy learning materials.
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Seven myths of being a female engineer
There is a mountain of myths surrounding the engineering profession – particularly the role of women within the industry.
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The selective breeding of dogs
How does the selective breeding of dogs work? Why are poodles and German Shepherds different? What about designer dogs? This science article explores.
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Co-design approaches
There are many different approaches, methods and tools that can be used to enable co-design at different stages in the process.
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A brief introduction to co-design
Co-design is becoming important in the face of complex social, political, environmental, educational and technological issues.
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About the Design Hub
Welcome to the Design Hub where you can find out more about design and innovation at The Open University.
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British Science Week
Celebrate all things science with British Science Week! We've got free courses, games, animations and more...
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Astronomy: images of the Universe
Modern astronomy utilises a range of techniques across the electromagnetic spectrum that allow astronomers to measure the brightness, size and shape of astronomical objects, as well as their structure in many cases. This free course enables you to explore multiwavelength images of the Universe and make your own measurements of stars, nebulae and...
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