NASA - Aurorae from Space on Vimeo
Lately, the International Space Station has been flying through geomagnetic storms, giving astronauts an close-up view of the aurora borealis just outside their windows. These videos were taken by the crew of Expedition 30 on board the International Space Station. First, get an introduction into the beauty of aurorae.
1st Segment:
The sequence of shots was taken March 3, 2012 from 17:59:48 to 18:16:25 GMT, on a pass from eastern Kenya, near the Indian Ocean, to the South Ind
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Carter Opens Poland Press Conference
On December 30, 1977, at a stop along his seven-nation tour of Europe, the Middle East and India, President Jimmy Carter spoke at a news conference in Warsaw. The conference, carried live on U.S. television and aired later in Poland, was the first ever conducted by an American president. (2:21)
Is That Fair?
Dr. Peter Blake from Boston University, is studying fairness and equality in children. Using game theory with candy and stickers, he observes children's behavior in a variety of "fair" and "unfair" situations.
The University of Memphis minute for the week of June 22, 2012
The University of Memphis minute for the week of June 22, 2012
Laurie Bréban on "Smithian Sympathy: From Cognition to Emotion"
Laurie Bréban, University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, discusses "Smithian Sympathy: From Cognition to Emotion" at the 13th Annual Summer Institute for the History of Economic Thought conference at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies. June 29, 2012
17.433 International Relations of East Asia (MIT)
The aim of this course is to introduce and analyze the international relations of East Asia. With four great powers, three nuclear weapons states, and two of the world's largest economies, East Asia is one of the most dynamic and consequential regions in world politics. This course will examine the sources of conflict and cooperation in both periods, assessing competing explanations for key events in East Asia's international relations. Readings will be drawn from international relations theory,
Hollywood Cemetery: Thoughts 1 of 12
Narrator tells basic information about Richmond Garden Cemetery. This cemetery has a lot of biking, runners, and tourists viewing it on a daily basis, in addition to inspiring local artists. Part 1 of 12. Length 1:39
Sound Frequency: ( An Interactive Game)
In this Sarah Jane Adventures game, the deadly Rakweed is threatening the UK! Students transmit sounds with the same frequencies to help Clyde defeat the Rakweed. ( This link is for an interactive game and may take a few minutes to load.)
Epigenetic Mechanisms and Leukemia Development Scott Armstrong, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
SHARE Scholar Eric Zihao
Meet Wang "Eric" Zihao, a SHARE Scholar and China competition winner at Thunderbird School of Global Management. http://www.thunderbird.edu/SHARE
A Year to Remember
A quick look back at President Eric Kaler's first year at the University of Minnesota.
Global Cohort: Valessa Sahashi
Entrepreneur Valessa Sahashi of Bolivia talks about her company, Musa Arte en Joyas, and her participation in the 2012 U.S. State Department and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Entrepreneurship Partnership Global Cohort at Thunderbird School of Global Management. http://www.thunderbird.edu
Science Bulletins: When Young Brains Become Social
A brain imaging study from MIT and Yale researchers reveals the neural regions underlying social cognition—the ability to recognize other people's thoughts and feelings—in children aged 6 to 11.
Introductions to Equations with Uncommon Denominators
In this pre-algreba tutorial video, students will learn how to solve equations with uncommon denominators. This is a great resource to introduce and/or to re-teach this important skill in the classroom. (2:48)
Science Bulletins: The Local Group—A Striking Start
A huge galactic smash-up may have formed the galaxies nearest us.
Earth Today 1998 Introduction
The ability to see Earth from space has forever changed our view of the planet. We are now able to look at the Earth as a whole, and observe how its atmosphere, oceans, land masses, and life interact as global systems. Earths atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere are dynamic, changing on timescales of days, minutes, or even seconds. Monitoring the Earth in near real time allows us to get an up to date picture of conditions on our planet. More SVS visualizations for the Earth Today ex
The RidicuList: Cougar Controversy with Anderson Cooper 360 -- College of Charleston
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3D Shape Review with Mrs. Rice
Mrs. Rice and Ms. Reppert name some 3D shapes. The teachers explain that 3D shapes have sides and faces. They name the shape and then have to name something in real life with the same shape. This is a great resource to help students master this important skill. (4:16)
Silly Songs with Larry---"I Love My Lips"
This is a classic Veggie Tales Silly Songs with Larry-"I Love My Lips". Children of all ages will love this catchy, silly song. (3:23)
