After Fukushima: The Future of Nuclear Energy in the United States and Europe
SAIS Hosted Conference on Future of Nuclear Energy on May 31
On Tuesday, May 31, SAIS hosted a conference on "After Fukushima: The Future of Nuclear Energy in the United States and Europe." Daniel Poneman, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy; João Vale de Almeida, EU ambassador to the United States; François Delattre, French ambassador to the United States; and Klaus Scharioth, German ambassador to the United States, gave keynote speeches.
29.05.2011 – Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten
Trainieren Sie Ihr Hörverstehen mit authentischen Materialien. Nutzen Sie die Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Sonntag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.Bei einem Luftangriff der NATO in der südafghanischen Provinz Helmand sind nach Angaben der örtlichen Behörden 14 Zivilisten getötet worden. Sechs weitere seien verletzt worden, teilte ein Sprecher der Provinzregierung mit. Hubschrauber der NATO-geführten Internationalen Schutztruppe seien einen Einsatz gegen Ta
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Graduation 2011
The Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School Graduation, Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore, Maryland
Chemical Wonders
Students are introduced to chemical engineering and learn about its many different applications. They are provided with a basic introduction to matter and its different properties and states. An associated hands-on activity gives students a chance to test their knowledge of the states of matter and how to make observations using their five senses: touch, smell, sound, sight and taste.
Hurricane Bonnie from TRMM with Cloud Tower: August 22, 1998 (Short Version)
These compelling images are from Hurricane Bonnie showing a cumulonimbus storm cloud, towering like a sky scraper, 59,000 feet (18 kilometers) into the sky from the eyewall. These images were obtained on Saturday, 22 August 1998, by the worlds first space-born rain RADAR aboard the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a joint U.S.-Japanese mission. Launched November 27, 1997, the TRMM spacecraft continues to provide exciting new insight into cloud systems over tropical oceans. By comparis
Hurricane Bonnie from TRMM with Cloud Tower: August 22, 1998 (Long Version)
These compelling images are from Hurricane Bonnie showing a cumulonimbus storm cloud, towering like a sky scraper, 59,000 feet (18 kilometers) into the sky from the eyewall. These images were obtained on Saturday, 22 August 1998, by the worlds first space-born rain RADAR aboard the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a joint U.S.-Japanese mission. Launched November 27, 1997, the TRMM spacecraft continues to provide exciting new insight into cloud systems over tropical oceans. By comparis
Hurricane Bonnie (1998) Crystal Cathedral View of Precipitation with TRMM Data
This animation is an early experiment in using transparency for representing precipitation isosurfaces with TRMM data.
Hurricane Alberto from TRMM: August 8, 2000
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El Nino-La Nina Sea Surface Temperature, Height, and Wind Anomalies: January 1997 through November 1
An animation of sea surface temperature, height, and wind anomalies in the Pacific for January 1997 through November 1998. (Wind anomalies stop at October 1998.)
Total Ozone over Antarctica from TOMS: Jul 1, 1998 through Oct 1, 1998 (Rotation to Pole)
Total ozone over Antarctica for the period July 1, 1998 through October 1, 1998 as measured by Earth Probe TOMS. Dark blue represents regions of low ozone and red represents regions of high ozone.
PediNeuroLogic Exam: 3 Month Old: Normal: Motor - Lower Extremity Tone
Tone in the lower extremities is present with the appropriate resistance to passive range of motion. The tight flexor tone of the newborn is no longer present. A neuroscience tutorial focusing on those aspects of the pediatric neurological examination that are unique to the child's nervous system, with an emphasis on important neurodevelopmental milestones.
La construcción de la SoberanÃa Alimentaria
Esta asignatura tiene la intención de profundizar en diversos elementos constructivos y en generar aportes reflexivos teórico-prácticos sobre la SoberanÃa Alimentaria y sus diversas propuestas concretas.
Energy Systems Activity
Posters are provided for several different energy conversion systems. The students are provided with cards that give the name and a description of each of the components in the energy system. They have to match these with the figures on the diagram. Since the groups look at different systems, they must also describe their results with the class to share their knowledge.
Wetenschapsquiz : Multiple choice De quiz bestaat uit 30 heel uiteenlopende vragen over fysica, biologie en chemie. Komen onder meer aan bod: vragen over het broeikaseffect, de ozonlaag, zure regen, temperatuur en vragen over dieren.
Colour bathing in the Luminarium
The Luminarium's back, and you're invited to a sneak peek. This amazing structure, made by Architects of Air is something to see. It's open to the public until Sunday 5 June 2011.
Desarrollo Económico (2011)
La asignatura se plantea como una introducción a la EconomÃa del Desarrollo, para estudiantes del último curso del Grado en EconomÃa u otras materias interesados en obtener una aproximación a los problemas y dilemas de polÃtica económica y polÃticas públicas que afrontan los paÃses subdesarrollados y en desarrollo, desde la propia perspectiva de estos paÃses en proceso de profundas transformaciones económicas, institucionales y sociales. Para abordar este objetivo, se aplican tres en
Kaart van Europa Een kleurrijke kaart van Europa. Het toont de bezienswaardigheden, keuken en de culturele schatten in elk EU-land. De kaart is ook de eurobankbiljetten en-munten en vlaggen.
Mental Health: Depression
Clinical depression is a serious illness which leads to persistent low mood, loss of energy and motivation, and a reduced ability to feel pleasure. It interferes with day-to-day life by producing negative thoughts and a variety of physical symptoms. Indeed physical symptoms are so important that it is more usual for patients with depression to go to their doctor with a bodily complaint than with a complaint about their mood, so it is vital that doctors understand that depression may be a “hidd
Microscopy of Air/Water Biofilms in the Undergraduate Laboratory: A Simple Collection Kit with Multi
Naturally occurring air/water interface biofilms are ubiquitous, but largely unexplored. They provide ideal samples for introductory microscopy and microbiology. This activity introduces a simple method for collecting samples from nature or the lab and gives detailed instructions on preparing a simple collecting kit and optimum viewing with student microscopes. Useful features of this activity include: the ideal nature of a wide assortment of ubiquitous air/water interface biofilms for microscop
Understanding How Tornadoes Form
Power of 5 Meteorologist Valerie Abati explains how tornadoes form in under two minutes.
