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Society, Politics & Law
The New Union Flag project: from an object of agitation to a space for communication
Moving away from the red, white and blue to a new flag, representing a new nation.
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Society, Politics & Law
How can I learn from Who Are We?
There's much to discover - here's a starting point
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Science, Maths & Technology
What happens to the poorest in a cashless society?
The race to contactless transactions and virtual currency puts those with least at the most risk, warns Dana Kornberg
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Money & Business
What do you need to know about Donald Trump's nominee to oversee US banking?
Randal Quarles has been nominated by Donald Trump to take over at the US Federal Reserve. But who is Randal Quarles - and what might he do at the Fed?
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Society, Politics & Law
President Trump: A collection
Whatever your opinion of him, Donald Trump is unlike any American Preident of the modern era. Here, OU experts - and others - share their commentary on Donald Trump, and his impact on America and beyond.
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Society, Politics & Law
Could Donald Trump use his pardons to derail the Russian investigation?
Speculation is rife that Donald Trump may use his power of pardon to close down even the possibility of trials over his family's collusion with Russian actors. But can he do that - and what would it mean? Austin Sarat explores the limits of clemency.
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Science, Maths & Technology
How are Ethiopian coffee growers responding to climate change?
As the climate changes, Ethiopia's coffee industry is under threat. But faced with a mountain to climb, climbing a mountain might provide a solution. Baraka Rateng’ explains.
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Nature & Environment
Using data visualisation to track climate change
A German team have created a tool to show the scale of effort required to beat climate change - and to help stakeholders understand challenges and responsibilities.
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Money & Business
Chlorine-washed chicken: An OpenLearn reading list
As the prospects of a post-Brexit UK/US trade deal get caught up in the question of chickens washed in chlorine, here's a short guide to background reading on poultry standards
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Is it true that the poorer you are, the more likely you are to eat junk food?
New American research suggests that - perhaps aptly - there's an bulge in the middle of income strata when it comes to tucking into fast food.
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Money & Business
Should I lock in my exchange rate when using cards and ATMs abroad?
Nowadays, you might be offered the option of 'locking in' an exchange rate when shopping overseas - in effect, paying in your home currency rather than the local one. It can be an expensive mistake, warns Jay L Zagorsky.
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Languages
Brexiteers and Broflakes: how language frames political debate
How does our choice of words influence the path of debate?