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Now live: Could we control our climate?
This free course tells the story of climate science in a new way, aiming to find a fresh perspective for thinking about the future.
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The science of chocolate
Senior lecturer in analytical science Claire Turner asks: Can chocolate ever be good for us?
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The Magic of Meteorites
In March 2021, several rare meteorite fragments were found in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire. We celebrate this amazing discovery with a mini documentary and other FREE resources on meteorites…
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Influential women scientists in chemistry
Women have played a significant role in the areas of chemistry, the environment and health. Here are just six key players...
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The delivery service to fix your brain
How can we make sure drugs get to where they are needed in the body? Open University PhD student Conor McQuaid explains one way in which scientists can target the delivery of drugs.
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From space to laboratory in four days
Here Dr Natalie Starkey catches up with PhD student Ross Findlay about being the first person to make laboratory analyses of the Winchcombe meteorite.
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Maths skills for Science
Want to study science but worried you don't have the maths skills required for higher education? Fret not! We have a handy interactive guide to get you on track...
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Winchcombe Meteorite: Insights from the First Scientist on the Scene
Here is the fascinating story of the events that led up to the recovery of the first UK meteorite in 30 years, with firsthand reports from Dr Richard Greenwood, the scientist who confirmed that the rocks found in the small town of Winchcombe originated in space.
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How scientists found rare fireball meteorite pieces on a driveway – and what they could teach us
Professor Monica Grady reveals how the Winchcombe meteorite was found and what it can teach us about the origins of life.
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Your house is full of space dust – it reveals the solar system's story
Where does space dust come from? Dr Natalie Starkey explains in this article.
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Researching rare disorders: NGLY-1, the first disorder of deglycosylation
What happens when our cells can’t get rid of the waste products they produce? Working on a project inspired by the passion of the rare disease community, Open University PhD student Sarah Needs explains:
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Using lanthanides as medical imaging tools
Discover how an element belonging to the 'rare earth metals' is being used in medicine. Here's how lanthanides' magnetic properties are fantastic for medical imaging: