Gavin Crewe, Author at Oxford Open Learning

Articles by Gavin Crewe

Gavin Crewe is a regular contributor of informative articles to Oxford Home Schooling.

Artificial photosynthesis

Artificial Photosynthesis

While artificial photosynthesis is not yet commercially viable on a large scale, the progress achieved so far holds significant promise.


False confessions

The Psychology Of False Confessions

In 1985, Dr Saul Kassin categorised false confessions into three types: voluntary, compliant and persuaded.


Microbes

Microbes: Life In Extremes

Scientists study the remarkable mechanisms of these extremophile microbes with the aim of developing innovative technologies and materials.


Latin

How Latin Influenced European Languages

Latin spread across Europe with the expansion of the Roman Empire, becoming the administrative and cultural language of its vast territories.


Microplastics

Are Microplastics Effecting Our Weather?

The composition of microplastics often includes toxic substances that can impact atmospheric chemistry.


Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s And Brain Microbiomes

Recent research has suggested that the brain may possess its own unique microbiome that could impact the health of the brain and is redefining our understandings in neuroscience.


The Magna Carta

The Signing Of The Magna Carta

The Magna Carta enforced the ideals of justice, stating that everyone was entitled to a fair trial and therefore couldn’t be unlawfully imprisoned or stripped of their land or property.


Literature

Literature And Social Change

Literature has a way of opening up readers to the perspectives of others, challenging preconceived notions and providing knowledge in order to make informed decisions.


Education

Education And Cultural Identity

Some of the key challenges to multicultural education lie in the fact that many curricula are rooted in dominant cultural narratives.


Algorithms

How Algorithms Shape Our Online World

Algorithms help deliver tailored, personalised content.


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