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Landscape Mysteries - Programme 1: In Search of Irish Gold

Judging by the quantity of gold artefacts discovered in Ireland, gold was readily available there in the bronze age but where did it come from? Aubrey Manning investigates. The OpenLearn team.First...

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OU on the BBC: Landscape Mysteries - Programme Guides

This eight part series explores some of the enigmas of the British landscape. The OpenLearn team.First published on Thu, 25 Sep 2003 as OU on the BBC: Landscape Mysteries - Programme Guides. To find...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Mike Bullivant's Diary: Gold Rush

Mike Bullivant arrives in New Zealand, and is plunged straight into a gold rush Dr Mike Bullivant.First published on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 as Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Mike Bullivant's Diary: Gold Rush....

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Kathy Sykes' Diary: Gold Rush

Kathy Sykes's diary about travelling to New Zealand and the challenge for the Gold Rush programme, from the BBC/OU series Rough Science 3 Dr Kathy Sykes.First published on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 as Rough...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Jonathan Hares' Diary: Gold Rush

Jonathan Hare's diary about travelling to New Zealand and the challenge for the Gold Rush programme, from the BBC/OU series Rough Science 3 Dr Jonathan Hare.First published on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 as Rough...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Mike Leahy's diaries: Shakers

If finding gold was easy, we'd all be doing it. Mike Leahy recounts his prospecting experiences. Dr Mike Leahy.First published on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 as Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Mike Leahy's diaries:...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Ellen McCallie's diary: Gold rush

Ellen McCallie's diary about travelling to New Zealand and the challenge for the Gold Rush programme, from the BBC/OU series Rough Science 3 Ellen McCallie.First published on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 as Rough...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Mike Leahy's diaries: Gold rush

Rough Science took Mike Leahy to New Zealand - and then asked him to find gold Dr Mike Leahy.First published on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 as Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Mike Leahy's diaries: Gold rush. To find...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Ellen McCallie's diary: Treasure hunt

The team are on a treasure hunt and need to fashion an altimeter to help them on their expedition. Ellen McCallie.First published on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 as Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Ellen McCallie's...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Mike Leahy's diaries: The big smelt

Smelting down iron? How would Mike Leahy approach this challenge? Dr Mike Leahy.First published on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 as Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Mike Leahy's diaries: The big smelt. To find out more...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Mike Bullivant's Diary: The Big Smelt

Can Mike Bullivant provide the team with a working furnace to help them smelt their gold? Dr Mike Bullivant.First published on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 as Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Mike Bullivant's Diary:...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Jonathan Hares' Diary: The Big Smelt

Jonathan Hare's diary about the challenge for the Big Smelt programme, from the BBC/OU series Rough Science 3 Dr Jonathan Hare.First published on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 as Rough Science 3 New Zealand:...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Kathy Sykes' Diary: The Big Smelt

Kathy Sykes's diary about the challenge for the Big Smelt programme, from the BBC/OU series Rough Science 3 Dr Kathy Sykes.First published on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 as Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Kathy...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Mike Leahy's diaries: Treasure hunt

A bout of 'Possum flu' and a lack of science makes things glum for Mike Leahy on the treasure hunt challenge Dr Mike Leahy.First published on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 as Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Mike...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Mike Bullivant's Diary: Treasure Hunt

Mike Bullivant's diary about the challenge for the Treasure Hunt programme, from the BBC/OU series Rough Science 3 Dr Mike Bullivant.First published on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 as Rough Science 3 New Zealand:...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Kathy Sykes' Diary: Treasure Hunt

Kathy Sykes's diary about the challenge for the Treasure Hunt programme, from the BBC/OU series Rough Science 3 Dr Kathy Sykes.First published on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 as Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Kathy...

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Rough Science 3 New Zealand: Ellen McCallie's diary: The big smelt

Finding the gold is one thing – but how will the team go about smelting it and making a pair of earrings, perhaps? Ellen McCallie.First published on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 as Rough Science 3 New Zealand:...

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Properties of gold

Open University chemist Mike Bullivant outlines the properties of gold Dr Mike Bullivant.First published on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 as Properties of gold. To find out more visit The Open University's...

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Extracting gold from rock

Information on how to extract gold from rock, one of the scientists' challenges on the BBC/OU series Rough Science 3 The OpenLearn team.First published on Thu, 20 Jul 2006 as Extracting gold from rock....

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Gold Smelting

The process of smelting gold, one of the scientists' challenges on the BBC/OU series Rough Science 3 The OpenLearn team.First published on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 as Gold Smelting. To find out more visit The...

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Gold... always believe in?

Gold prices soar but are still only half their last peak price – Alan Shipman considers the risks of investing in gold. Alan Shipman.First published on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 as Gold... always believe in?....

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Day 6 - Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh

Would you welcome those kingly gifts? We explore the potential of gold, frankincense and myrrh as presents   The OpenLearn team.First published on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 as Day 6 - Gold, Frankincense and...

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The Science Behind the Bike

The Science Behind the Bike is a series of films that investigate how science and technology have transformed the sport of cycling. We talk to Olympic gold-medallists Chris Boardman and Rebecca Romero,...

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I Bought A Rainforest - Episode 2

Torn between his love of the forest and a growing awareness of how hard life can be, Charlie's loyalties are dramatically split. In our video clips, Charlie discovers the perils of illegal gold mining,...

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The Bottom Line - Gold

In this episode of The Bottom Line, Evan Davis and guests discuss the business of gold.  First published on Mon, 09 Feb 2015 as The Bottom Line - Gold . To find out more visit The Open University's...

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Gold: Medicine for the Brain

Once used for decoration in the ancient world, discover why gold particles are now considered treasure in the world of medicine... Nayab Fatima.First published on Mon, 27 Feb 2017 as Gold: Medicine for...

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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. Conor McQuaid.First...

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Why is discovering gravitational waves from a neutron star collision a big...

Scientists have detected gravitational waves by the violent collision of two huge stars weighing more than the sun and more than 100m light years from the Earth. Here's why it matters.  First published...

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Digging for gold and other precious metals

Where do the metals we use come from and what determines where we get them from? Dr Julie Robson focuses on the highly sought-after metal of gold, which actually occurs with other metals including...

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What environmental harm is caused by mining?

Dr Avi Boukli, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Social Policy and Criminology, looks at the impact of mining in Cerro de Pasco, Peru - home to one of the most polluted places on Earth. Dr Avi Boukli....

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Scotland's gold trail

Did you know that Scotland has strong ties with gold mining? Discover the locations where the precious metal is found. Dr Julie Robson. Dr Julie Robson is a Senior Lecturer and Earth and Environmental...

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