Soyuz TMA-01M Docks to Station
After a two-day journey aboard the Soyuz TMA-01M spacecraft three new Expedition 25 crew members arrived at the International Space Station and docked to the Poisk module at 8:01 p.m. EDT on Oct. 9, 2010.
'Design vs. Chance' by PZ Myers, AAI 2009
PZ Myers' lecture at the Atheist Alliance International 2009 conference in Burbank, CA. Watch this YouTube channel for many more talks from the conference.
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'Morality: From the Heavens or From Nature?' by Dr. Andy Thomson, AAI 2009
Dr. Andy Thomson gives a talk on morality at the Atheist Alliance International 2009 Conference in Burbank, California. Dr. Thomson uses Francis Collins' claim that morality is proof of God as a jumping-off point to discuss what we know about how morality works and where it came from.
The conference was co-sponosored by The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science, which brought in several well-known scientists to give talks.
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'We Few, We Happy Few, We Band of Brothers' by Dr. Andy Thomson, AAI 2007
Dr. Andy Thomson gives a talk on the motives behind suicide terrorism at the Atheist Alliance International 2007 Conference in Washington, D.C. This video is available on DVD as part of the 'AAI 2007' DVD set, available at http://store.richarddawkins.net .
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'A Universe From Nothing' by Lawrence Krauss, AAI 2009
Lawrence Krauss gives a talk on our current picture of the universe, how it will end, and how it could have come from nothing. Krauss is the author of many bestselling books on Physics and Cosmology, including "The Physics of Star Trek."
Books by Lawrence Krauss:
http://www.amazon.com/Lawrence-M.-Krauss/e/B000AP7AZS/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0
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'Why Evolution Is True' by Jerry Coyne, AAI 2009
Jerry Coyne explains 'Why Evolution is True' (also the title of his excellent new book) at the Atheist Alliance International 2009 conference, sponsored by The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science.
Buy Jerry Coyne's new book "Why Evolution Is True" at Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Why-Evolution-True-Jerry-Coyne/dp/0670020532/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257299004&sr=8-1
Jerry Coyne's Blog: http://whyevolutionistrue.wordpress.com
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'There is grandeur in this view of life' by Richard Dawkins, AAI 2009
Richard Dawkins' talk at the 2009 Atheist Alliance International Conference in Burbank, California. He expands the last paragraph of Darwin's "On the Origin of Species" as a framework for the talk. This is also the framework for the last chapter of Dawkins' new book "The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution".
See more about "The Greatest Show on Earth" at:
http://richarddawkins.net/thegreatestshowonearth
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Building the Brain: Exhibit Models
The American Museum of Natural History announced Brain: The Inside Story, an amazing and stimulating exhibition that will give visitors a new perspective and insight into their own brains using imaginative art, vivid brain scan imaging, and thrilling interactive exhibits that will engage the whole family.
Watch as the museum's exhibition department builds various exhibit pieces, including a 5-foot-tall sculpted model of the brain. Various parts of the model light up as they are described in th
Gilbert and George with Arnold Lehman: Members Preview
The Brooklyn Museum is the final venue of an international tour of the first retrospective in more than twenty years of work by the internationally acclaimed artists Gilbert & George.
October 3, 2008--January 11, 2009
Gilbert and George First Saturday Tour
The Brooklyn Museum is the final venue of an international tour of the first retrospective in more than twenty years of work by the internationally acclaimed artists Gilbert & George.
October 3, 2008--January 11, 2009
The 54th BFI London Film Festival Vodcast Day 2
On the Day 2 of The 54th BFI London Film Festival, we spoke to international filmmakers including Kiran Rao (Dhobi Ghat) and Pernille Fischer Christensen (A Family). The second annual keynote speech was given by Ken Loach, one of the UK's most acclaimed directors. During the event, presented in conjunction with Skillset, Loach encouraged the audience to be the change they wanted to see in the film industry. Mark Romanek, director of Never Let Me Go, gave the first of the American Express Screen
54th BFI London Film Festival Vodcast Day 11
Day 11 of the 54th BFI London Film Festival saw Colin Firth's organisation Brightwide hold their second annual event at BFI Southbank. The featured film was Christy Turlington Burns' documentary No Woman No Cry which investigates maternal mortality and pregnancy care worldwide. Darren Aronofsky gave an American Express Screen Talk, discussing a life in pictures. At the filmmaker tea we caught up with a number of international directors, including Jamie Thraves (Treacle Jr) and Kim Longinotto (Pi
Conservationists@Google: Sea Shepherd Society
Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species.
Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our
Digital Art@Google: James Tunick and Jack Toolin
James Tunick is an artist focused on the intersection of creativity and technology in public spaces, an entrepreneur, and software
developer. He lives and works in New York City. Tunick founded StudioIMC (www.StudioIMC.com), an Outernet technology company that represents an international team of programmers and digital artists.
His work has been featured at Ars Electronica Center and the USF Contemporary Art Museum, and he has curated StudioIMC art shows at the Paley Center for Media and Chels
Astronauts@Google: NASA Astronaut José M. Hernández on "Dreaming the Impossible"
The Hispanic Googlers Network in association with the Google Space Program and the AtGoogleTalks team present José M. Hernández who on his inspirational journey of achieving his dream of becoming a NASA astronaut after starting out as a migrant farm worker and applying to NASA for 12 years! He also shares his experience as part of the crew for the Space Shuttle mission STS-128 to the International Space Station. José has been featured in Oprah, 30-Minutes, and other programs.
As a child, Jos
Katherine Paterson: 2010 National Book Festival
National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Katherine Paterson appears at the 2010 National Book Festival.
Speaker Biography: Katherine Paterson is the current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Her international fame rests not only on her widely acclaimed novels but also on her efforts to promote literacy in the United States and abroad. A two-time winner of the Newbery Medal ("Bridge to Terabithia" and "Jacob Have I Loved") and the National Book Award ("The Great Gilly H
Introduction to the topic of Holocaust Denial
Professor Dina Porat of Tel Aviv University discusses the issue of Holocaust Denial as an introduction to the International Task Force Chair Project of 2010.
Introduction to the topic of Antisemitism Today/New Antisemitism
Professor Dina Porat of Tel Aviv University discusses new forms of antisemitism and how they manifest in the 21st century, as an introduction to the International Task Force Chair Project of 2010.
Introduction to the topic of Preservation and Marking of Sites
Professor Dina Porat of Tel Aviv University discusses the importance of learning about the preservation and marking of historical sites. This is an introduction to the International Task Force Chair Project of 2010.
Introduction to the topic of the Holocaust and Minority Rights
Professor Dina Porat of Tel Aviv University discusses the importance of studying the Holocaust as it relates to minority rights. This is an introduction to the International Task Force Chair Project of 2010.
