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What is Planetary Protection? article icon

Science, Maths & Technology

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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5 mins
Mycoprotein - could this meat alternative be a food for the future? article icon

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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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5 mins
Food, shelter and re-designing home as a living system article icon

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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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5 mins
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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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1 hr
Seven myths of being a female engineer article icon

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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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5 mins
The selective breeding of dogs article icon

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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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5 mins
Co-design approaches article icon

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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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5 mins
A brief introduction to co-design article icon

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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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5 mins
About the Design Hub article icon

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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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5 mins
British Science Week article icon

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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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1 hr 30 mins
Astronomy: images of the Universe free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

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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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6 hrs
Interested in a STEM career? article icon

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Interested in a STEM career?

Browse our collection of FREE resources offering useful skills and solutions to help you get into a STEM career or return to one.

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30 mins