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Understanding Financial Markets
University of Geneva, Ines Chaieb, Michel Girardin
In this online course from the University of Geneva, academics and bankers reveal the inner workings of the stock market, bond market, and central bank.
Understanding Gender Inequality
University of Exeter
This course from University of Exeter discusses the difference between gender and sex, the root causes of gender inequality, the history of feminist movements, and issues concerning gender-mainstreaming.
Understanding Market Volatility
Dantes Outlook Market Podcast, Damanick Dantes, Tim Lee
In this episode of the Dantes Outlook Market Podcast, host Damanick Dantes and Tim Lee, author of The Rise of Carry, explain how carry trades work and the resulting market rallies and crashes.
Understanding Media
Marshall McLuhan
In this classic 1964 text that pioneered the field of media studies, philosopher Marshall McLuhan explores how media influences us regardless of its content.
Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets
EIT Food, University of Turin, Luca Cocolin, Simona Bo
This online course from EIT Food and the University of Turin highlights the world's healthiest diets and shares tips on how to cultivate physical health and longevity through nutrition and lifestyle adjustments.
Understanding Nuclear Energy
Rudy Konings, Jan-Leen Kloosterman, Stefaan Pommé, Delft University of Technology
In this course, experts in nuclear science and physics outline the nuclear energy cycle and examine the impact of this energy on global security and sustainability.
Understanding Obesity
Dr John Menzies, The University of Edinburgh
Understanding Obesity discusses misconceptions about obesity as well as the gaps in our current knowledge, focusing on the physiological and psychological aspects of eating.
Understanding Politics
The University of Kent, Chris Henry
This course from the University of Kent offers a comprehensive overview of political theory, philosophy, and terminology from the ancient world to the present day.
Understanding Prostate Cancer
Kenneth J. Pienta, M.D.
Renowned American urologist and oncologist Dr. Kenneth Pienta explains the risk factors, treatment options, and biology of prostate cancer.
Understanding Public Financial Management
SOAS University of London, Alberto Asquer
How does your government use your money? In this online course from SOAS University of London, learn how public bodies collect and spend income, and how to scrutinize their spending.
Understanding Viral Content
Daysha Veronica (Edewi)
Understanding Viral Content discusses how to improve content visibility online and get the most out of every post you publish.
Understanding Weather
The Science of Everything, James Fodor
This August 2020 episode of The Science of Everything podcast provides a foundation for understanding weather formation, from atmospheric stability to cloud types.
Understanding Your Brain's Logic and Function
Huberman Lab, Dr. Andrew Huberman, Dr. David Berson
In this December 2021 episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Andrew Huberman and Dr. David Berson tackle the nervous system, from how our senses process external stimuli to the wiring behind our ingrained reflexes and responses.
Understanding Your Compensation and Benefits
Barbara Bruno
In Understanding Your Compensation Benefits, Barbara Bruno discusses employment categories, how to consider the compensation package of job offers, and how it can help in the decision-making process.
Understanding Your Hair
Ologies , Alie Ward, Valerie Horsley
On this March 2024 episode of the Smologies podcast, host Alie Ward meets Yale professor Valerie Horsley to discuss the biology of hair and skin.
Understanding Your Trauma
On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Dr. Gabor Maté
In this October 2022 episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Dr. Gabor Maté explains trauma's relationship to childhood vulnerability and lays bare the path to healing and closure.
Undiversified
Professor Ellen Carr, Katrina Dudley
In this book, investment experts explain how the finance industry can reach gender equality and how women can succeed in an investment management career.
UnDo It!
Anne Ornish, Dean Ornish
In UnDo It!, Dr. Dean and Anne Ornish describe four lifestyle choices – eat well, move more, stress less, and love more – which their revolutionary scientific research has proven can prevent and often reverse the most common and costly chronic diseases, without drugs or surgery.
Undoctored
Adam Kay
In his 2022 memoir, author Adam Kay combines humor and heartbreak to depict life after quitting his career in medicine.
Unf*ck Your Brain
Faith Harper
Renowned therapist Faith Harper reveals her proven techniques for relaxing and controlling your own mind and emotions.
Unf*ck Yourself
Gary John Bishop
This no-nonsense book shows us that the journey to self-actualization is both more attainable and more amenable than you might think.