In this clip from the OU/BBC programme Science Shack, Adam Hart-Davis and his team attempt to build the tallest paper tower strong enough to support Adam's weight. Visit OpenLearn to watch the video.
Even though they used paper, the team had to apply serious design and engineering principles. See their initial ideas and assumptions, the challenges of constructing the tower, and whether Adam can conquer his fear of heights...
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TweetIn this clip from the OU/BBC programme Science Shack, Adam Hart-Davis and his team attempt to build the tallest paper tower strong enough to support Adam's weight. Visit OpenLearn to watch the video. Even though they used paper, the team had to apply serious design and engineering principles. See their initial ideas and assumptions, the challenges of constructing the tower, and ...
Take at look at the results for those courses which ended in 2011. The following PDF contains the results of most 30 and 60-point courses in 2011, just click the link below to view them. Course...
Open University Honorary Graduate Jocelyn Bell Burnell recently appeared on the BBC's Hardtalk. She discusses 'How science is a man's world' as she ...
Tony Brush (pictured) describes how his OU Spanish studies combined with a range of other interests to take him in a new direction. I worked with the OU from 2002-2004, and...
