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Science, Maths & Technology
Moon Rocks
Researcher Mahesh Anand of The Open University's Centre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research (CEPSAR) is undertaking analysis of lunar basalt collected during the moon landings of the late 1960s and 1970s. The results may provide clues into the origins of the earth. To find out more, follow the research links.
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Science, Maths & Technology
The Physical World
This series of tracks introduces the basics of helicopter flight, quantum theory, special relativity, wave mechanics and particle physics, providing practical applications of physics and historical footage of Albert Einstein and Niels Bohr. Material is taken from The Open University course S207 The physical world.
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Science, Maths & Technology
The geological record of environmental change
This series of tracks looks at evidence of geological change in the field. Using examples in the UK and the USA they examine how geologists can map past activity from geological evidence. Material is taken from The Open University course S369 The geological record of environmental change.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Investigating addiction
What makes some people develop an addiction while others don't? Could genes or social environment influence addictive behaviours? In this album, scientists in the US and the UK explore the psychology and biology of addiction by subjecting a recovering alcoholic and his sister, a non-addict, to a range of physiological, psychological and genetic ...
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Nature & Environment
Explore your digestive system
An interactive exploration of how the digestive system works
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Science, Maths & Technology
Centre of gravity
What role does the centre of gravity play in keeping structures upright - or failing to?
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Science, Maths & Technology
Measure the Astronomical Unit and watch the Transit Of Venus
Explore and watch the Transit of Venus - and measure the Astronomical Unit
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Science, Maths & Technology
Mission to Brighton
Our virtual journey explores the science behind the Huygens probe sent to explore Titan, one of Saturn's mysterious moons.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Where am I? interactive
You've seen the Rough Science team attempt to calculate their position on the planet – but how would you do under the same circumstances? Try our Where am I? interactive.
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Science, Maths & Technology
Sands of time
Cliffs and fossils can blow away the mystery of the sands of time
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Science, Maths & Technology
DIY Science: Catapult
Discover the history of the mangonel - and make a desktop version to protect your lunch!
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Science, Maths & Technology
Be a Lab Rat
Try some experiments for yourself - we've got some simple Lab Rats science for you to try