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Science, Maths & Technology
Introduction to ecosystems
If we don't grasp why ecosystems function, it becomes harder to determine possible reasons for when they don't, and makes it difficult to identify possible environmental threats to humans. In this free course, Introduction to ecosystems, you will discover how organisms are linked together by complex interrelationships, how such links are studied...
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Society, Politics & Law
Weather derivatives - the financialization of weather
Is it possible to manage the risks presented by nature, such as too much rain at the wrong time of the year and very harsh frosts?
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Society, Politics & Law
The European Union and the impact on mixed nationality relationships in northern Finland
Carol Brown-Leonardi investigates how Britain’s exit from the European Union has affected the perceptions and decision-making of mixed nationality couples to stay and live permanently in Finland or the United Kingdom.
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The science behind your Christmas dinner
Ever wondered why you just can't stop reaching for another Quality Street or why you hate Brussel sprouts so much? Dig into the fascinating science behind your festive meal.
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Science, Maths & Technology
An introduction to electronics
Electronics is fundamental to modern life. Using an interactive website, videos, and easy-to-use electronic circuit design and simulation software, this free course, An introduction to electronics, will show how electronic devices and systems pervade everything we do, and teach some of the basic ideas.
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What is a metal?
This free course, What is a metal? explores the main characteristic properties of metals and their varied use in our everyday lives. Each metal has its own personal signature and you will undertake an online experiment to identify individual metals.
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Working mathematically
This free course, Working mathematically, is aimed at teachers who wish to review how they go about the practice of teaching mathematics, those who are considering becoming mathematics teachers, or those who are studying mathematics courses and would like to understand more about the teaching and learning process.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
How can mobile technology help underpin reproductive rights?
The spread of mobile phone access is helping revolutionise the way data on family planning is being used and shared, reports Christabel Ligami
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How long would it take to colonise the galaxy?
With habitable planets so far apart, is it mathematically feasible to believe that humankind could ever spread across the universe?
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Assessing the Future of Artificial Intelligence
With the use of more AI techniques in the modern world, how should governments and lawmakers respond? How can we keep best informed about which advances may impact our economy and society?
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We might end up being looked after by robots. How do we prepare for that?
As old age approaches, Geoff Watts confronts an inevitable future in the care of robots. But that doesn’t mean he likes it.
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History & The Arts
A short history of the early days of artificial intelligence
Artificial Intelligence seems very much of our time - but as Jessica Riskin explains, history records many attempts to create machines that think.