McGovern Institute: Ten Years of Understanding the Brain in Health and Disease
Psychiatric illness and neurological disorders such as autism, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease cause countless families to suffer, and require prodigious economic resources to manage. Now, thanks to major advances in genomics, systems neuroscience, and human brain imaging, says Robert Desimone, scientists are unloc
Advanced Spanish - Indefinite Articles
This video describes the four forms of indefinite articles in Spanish. (1:33)
Collaborative Statistics: Adoption and Usage
Judy Baker,
Jacky Hood,
Una Daly
This module is designed to track the various versions and derived copies of Collaborative Statistics (originally col10522), as well as keep track of educator
4 Germline gene therapy
Following on from the advances made in diagnosing disorders using genetic testing, this unit looks at the possibilities for genetic therapies. Two approaches to gene therapy are discussed: correcting genes involved in causing illness; and using genes to treat disorders. Before closing on a discussion of the issues around 'designer babies' somatic gene therapy and germline gene therapy are discussed.
BIO190 Fall 2010 Session 13
BIO190 Marine Life Session Thirteen 12/16/10 Sarah Swain
Guest: Emily Yam
ELVIN (Electric Vehicle with Interactive Noise)
A little green van called ELVIN is whizzing around the University of Warwick as part of a major research project aimed at tackling the safety issues linked to the lack of sound from electric vehicles.
Haiti Education: A Time to Act
Alzire Rocourt knows that time is of the essence. She teaches clases to primary-school age children in tent city camps. But she cautions that Haiti will cease to be a nation if drastic measures aren't taken to reform education.
Dateline: Timbuktu
Slideshow presentation of National Geographic photographer Brent Stirton's reporting trip to Timbuktu at the National Geographic Headquarters. Event co-sponsored by the Pulitzer Center.
Based on an article in the January 2011 issue of National Geographic Magazine.
For more information visit:
www.pulitzercenter.org
www.ngm.com
ISS Update - Dec. 17, 2010
The International Space Station video update for Dec. 17, 2010.
Chesters Roman Fort N100467 HADRIAN'S WALL: CHESTERS ROMAN FORT, Northumberland. View of the barracks showing room subdivisions.
Innovative Leadership during Economic Crisis
The same institutional tenets guiding innovative management during good times needn’t waver during a downturn, even the present one, says Emmanuel Maceda. After two decades at Bain, one of the world’s premiere management consulting businesses, Maceda feels confident in his company’s practices and principles, which have g
Kidnappers free Mexican politician
Diego Fernandez de Cevallos, a prominent former Mexican presidential candidate, has been released seven months after being kidnapped. Jon Decker reports.
Solar System 101
Tour the Milky Way galaxy—home to our solar system—in this video from National Geographic. In this video, you will hear scientists' theories on how our solar system was formed and take a look at the planets and moons that make up the solar system. (3:20)
The Grapes Of Wrath - Henry Fonda's "I'll Be There" Speech
This is a clip for the 1940 version of The Grapes of Wrath. It shows only the famous Henry Fonda's "I'll Be There" speech. This is a great resource to use when asking students to reflect on what has happened prior to this speech or give a reflection on their thoughts of the character. (1:36)
Pesticides et Santé (video)
Journée Santé Environnement
Quelques risques environnementaux reconnus
ISPED, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
La question des pesticides comme risque environnemental est au cœur des débats de société et un sujet de choix pour l’imaginaire des medias. Les sources d’expositions sont diverses à la fois pour la population gé
Gaza airstrikes injure two militants
Two Palestinian gunmen are injured during a series of Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.
Men's Basketball Game Highlights: Dec. 18, 2010
Highlights from the Missouri State Men's Basketball game vs. Saint Louis University on December 18, 2010.
Welcome to North Korea A revealing documentary about the most secretive country on earth, North Korea. Winner of the 2001 International Emmy award for Best Documentary.
Stonehenge What was the true purpose of Stonehenge? Bones excavated from the site suggest it may have been used as a temple for the dead. Run Time Author(s):
