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The OpenScience Laboratory
An initiative of The Open University and The Wolfson Foundation
This online laboratory brings interactive practical science to students anywhere and anytime the internet is available. The laboratory features investigations based on on-screen instruments, remote access experiments and virtual scenarios using real data. Several activities are available to all, while others are available only to registered users.
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Popular experiments
Pendulum experiment (T212)
Subject Elec EngWelcome to T212's first activity in the OpenEngineering Laboratory.
Time required 55 minutes
The Interactive Brain
Subject Bio HealthExplore the brain and its different regions using 3D animations.
Time required
Flame test II
Subject ChemA simple demonstration of the characteristic colours produced by metallic salts in flames.
Time required
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Quantitative PCR analysis
Subject Bio ChemReal time PCR, human CYP2D6 gene variants, gene copy number, controls, population analysis.
Time required 1 hour
Time required N/A
Comparing ecosystem benefits with Treezilla
Subject Env BioInvestigation of environmental benefits of different types of tree.
Time required 30 mins
Using the digital microscope to count leukocytes in blood samples
Subject Bio HealthTime requiredOEL Video Test
Subject EngWelcome to the video test for the OpenEngineering Lab. This is designed to check that your computer/tablet and network can send and receive video and data from your current location.
Time required
A-Level Virtual microscopy
Subject Bio Env Gen HealthA collection of slides covering animal and plant tissues in the school curriculum.
Time required
DNA quantitation
Subject Bio ChemSpectrometry, micropipette, dilutions, quantitation, quality checks, controls.
Time required 2 hours
Exploring nature with iSpot
Subject Env BioIdentify anything in nature - a guide to help you develop your skills and interest in nature.
Time required 1-3 hours