Using and managing waste
Do you know what happens to the things you throw away? Sustainable management of municipal and industrial waste is essential in any society, but is particularly crucial for a future in which we face...
View ArticleGlobal responses to Darwin's ideas
How was Darwin initially received in Europe, and beyond? Why was he eagerly accepted in some countries and bitterly rejected in others? And how can modern media make him accessible to a much greater...
View ArticleWaste Management
How much do you think about what you throw away? A waste management cycle is essential for a sustainable future. This album considers the policy and legislation that is driving waste management...
View ArticleTake away Science
From robot surgery to nation-wide hunts for stripy snails via Michael Faraday, The Open University's new podcast series caters to all tastes. The iTunes U team. The iTunes U Team at The Open University...
View ArticleThailand: The Politics of Blood
In Thailand, the international media is the battleground for political ideas. Protests have become increasingly dramatic and well organised. In October 2008, Red-shirts, in their thousands, donated...
View ArticleCider: The new politics of food
As police crack down on social problems such as binge drinking, how can a small artisan cider maker take cider away from the streets and back onto the restaurant table? The humble apple - and cider,...
View ArticleWales: Culture and identity
Wales is a vibrant nation with its own language, musical heritage and strong cultural identity. Central to this identity and a source of national pride, is rugby, which is deeply embedded in the...
View ArticleManagement and the unconscious mind
How can the unconscious mind influence management styles? Is rational thinking a pre-requisite for good ideas? The human brain is an incredibly complex machine which constantly processes vast amounts...
View ArticleOU on the BBC: Everyday Miracles - Away
After delving in to the vital materials encompassing the world around us, Mark Miodownik explores how these have made us go further and travel faster. The OpenLearn team. The OpenLearn content &...
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