Basics of Deflation
Sal Khan, using computer software, explains the basics of deflation. Because the screen is dark, the viewer should open the video to 'full screen'. (03:10)
Transnationalism: a fourth durable solution?
RSC Wednesday Public Seminar series of Trinity Term 2011 This podcasts was recorded during the RSC Wednesday Public Seminar series of Trinity Term 1 June 2011.
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The furore surrounding the so-called ‘mad cow’ diseases is an important and controversial episode of recent years. Although it peaked several years ago, the topic is still of great medical significance, influencing the way members of the public think about and experience science and scientists.
Tortoises get a lift for their weigh-in
July 25 - Riga zoo invites famous athletes to help weigh two rare giant tortoises. The once routine procedure is now a public show as the tortoises have grown in size. Tara Cleary reports.
Ethics and the Decision to Walk Away [Walk Away (2010)] The average Joe and Jane are quick to sign on the dotted line with what they think is the American dream
Basic Elements of Phonetic Analysis
This video features an instructor defining and showing examples of the basic elements of phonetic analysis: syllabication, diphthongs, digraphs, and r-controlled vowels. As the instructor speaks, definitions and examples appear on a screen behind her. Although the images are difficult to see on the screen, this video can serve as a concise source of definitions for parents. ( 3:42)
Acids and Bases: Cabbage Juice Indicator
The substances that chemists collectively call acids and bases come in many different forms. Despite this variety, all acids tend to react with other substances in much the same way. Reactions involving bases also share many common characteristics with one another. In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, cast members demonstrate how to use cabbage juice to determine whether a solution is acidic or basic. Closed captioning included. Run time 01:30.
Eurozone deal on Greek debt
July 21 - Eurozone leaders announce new measures to bailout Greece after an emergency summit in Brussels. Bobbi Rebell reports.
Oral History
African American history is both discovered in and continued by an ancient oral tradition. Richard Josey describes the process of restoring a community's voice.
Boiler Bytes: Local children win with 10th PALS program
What began 10 years ago as a program to teach children about healthy living through sports continues to step up its game with lessons about self-esteem, good choices and friendship that can last a lifetime.
http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/outreach/2011/110617LehnenPALS.html
The effects of acid rain on a stream in the forest
Cars and power plants that burn fossil fuels release smoke that is full of chemicals. These chemicals float into the atmosphere, get trapped in clouds, and make the rain more acidic. This is known as acid rain.
2011 UMMS NICU Reunion
This video captures footage from the 2011 UMMS NICU Reunion, an event celebrating the reunion of former NICU patients and their families. Approximately 300 people, including former NICU babies and their families, attended this year's reunion.
Related Links:
University of Maryland Hospital for Children
http://www.umm.edu/pediatrics/index.htm
Division of Neonatalogy
http://www.umm.edu/pediatrics/peds-neo.htm
NICU Follow-Up Program
http://www.umm.edu/pediatrics/nicu_follow_up.htm
NICU Reunion
This Week @Minnesota: U2 Concert, lion danger and wealth
In "This Week @Minnesota" for the week of July 16-22, 2011, we watch the U2 concert stage go up at TCF Bank Stadium, learn about when you are most likely to be attacked by a lion from U of M researchers based in Tanzania and explore new findings on how wealth gets concentrated into the hands of a few.
High School Art and Architecture Summer Camp at Penn
High School Art and Architecture Summer Camp at Penn
Faculty conversations: Debra and Brian Schutte
Debra and Brian Schutte talk about CoSAGE, their research project in partnership with a unique mid-Michigan community that investigates the genetic causes of common diseases with the goal of promoting community wellness across generations.
To read more, go to http://news.msu.edu/story/9603
Roots, Radicals, and Square Root Equations: Multiplication of Square Root Expressions
This module contains the a roots, radicals, and square root equations from Elementary Algebra by Denny Burzynski and Wade Ellis, Jr.
iTunes Festival tunes in global audience
July 22 - Adele, Foo Fighters and Coldplay are among the music acts participating in this year's iTunes Festival, which is being livestreamed to Apple devices around the world. Matt Cowan reports.
Latvia PM Dombrovskis discusses confidence vote
July 22 - Prime Minister of Latvia Valdis Dombrovskis discusses the EU and the July 23rd referendum on whether to dissolve his country's parliament.
Verizon mis-connects with iPhone
July 22 - Summary of business headlines: Verizon fails to get competitive edge with iPhone; McDonald's, GE top quarterly estimates but Caterpillar disappoints; Apple eyeing Hulu -report; Borders closing its books; Wall Street ends mixed on Friday, but higher for the week. Conway G. Gittens reports.
Jodrell Bank The National Archives UK posted a photo: Description: Nuffield Astronomy Laboratories at Jodrell Bank
Date: December 1963
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