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Digital & Computing
60 Second Adventures in Artificial Intelligence
How does Artificial Intelligence (AI) work? How is AI used in science? All is explained these short animations narrated by David Mitchell.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Where does outer space begin?
We don't really know where space begins, as Dave Rothery explains
Science, Maths & Technology
Where does outer space begin?
Can a balloon carry you up to outer space? Does it count as being in space if you go up and down without orbiting the Earth? How high up to you have to be before you could orbit the Earth?
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Science, Maths & Technology
OpenLearn choices for students studying Contemporary topics in science
Welcome to the Contemporary topics in science OpenLearn choice page. The options here make up the independent learning element of this course and allow you to tailor your study to suit your interests.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Systems Thinking: Diagramming Tutorials
Explore a range of systems diagrams and learn how to draw them - from spray, rich picture, systems map, influence, multiple cause and sign.
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Science, Maths & Technology
To the Moon and beyond
Tara Hayden of the School of Physical Sciences at The Open University, explores the Apollo legacy and the future of human exploration.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Hitching a ride on an asteroid to travel back to the birth of the Solar System
Right now there are two active asteroid sample-return missions in space...
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Science, Maths & Technology
Can a space rock from Costa Rica reveal the origin of water on Earth?
Ross Findlay, a Cosmochemistry PhD Student in The School of Physical Sciences, explores different types of meteorites which have landed across our planet.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Phobos – an asteroid masquerading as a moon of Mars?
Zoe Morland, a PhD student in The School of Physical Sciences, looks at Phobos - one of Mars' moons and how space agencies are going to investigate its composition.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Diagrams in systems thinking
This video explores how a systems practitioner, who has mastered many diagramming techniques, can provide a thorough analysis of a complex situation.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Causal loop diagrams
These tutorials explain what a causal loop diagram is and show you how to go about drawing one...
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Science, Maths & Technology
Multiple cause diagrams
What elements do you need to build a multiple cause diagram? These tutorials show you how...