Auburn researchers put sports turf varieties to the toughness test
At Auburn University's Turfgrass Research Unit just south of campus, plant scientist Scott McElroy is putting five bermudagrass sports turf cultivars through the wringer to generate data that should help high-school, college and pro athletic field managers determine which of the many hybrid varieties available will perform best on their fields.
MML The Movie: Languages at Cambridge
A short film about what it feels like to study Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge. An impressionist take on the subjective and intellectual experience of being a student. From lecture hall to ball. The film shows how contemporary student lives are interwoven with the thoughts of great writers and linguists from Dante and Baudelaire to Chomsky and Roman Jakobson. MML the Movie was made by a team of MML students and faculty in collaboration with Will Frear
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Graphing Logarithmic Functions
This video explains how to find the graph of a logarithmic function. It is also important to recognize graphs of exponential functions and their importance as the logarithmic inverse. (2:50)
The River Tame, from the Black Country to the River Trent
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How To Create Christmas Candy Centerpieces
Create a candy centerpiece that will make the holidays even sweeter. Gather three clear vases or bowls and fill with grocery store candy. It's easy, fast, and edible. You can give these as gifts as well. This would be a great project for home or for school. (2:20)
Cookie Decorating-How to Use Food Coloring Pens
This short, tutorial video gives basic tips for using food coloring pens on your iced cookies. This is a good resource for the beginning baker at home or at school. (2:32)
Healthy Music
This slide show explains the health/educational benefits of listening to music. Music is believed to be a stimulant for the production of Alpha Waves in direct opposition to Beta Wave activity which is generally stress-based. ( 1:05)
Absolute Beginner #24 - What’s the Japanese Word for This?
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! Whenever you go out to eat in Japan, you feel a slight wave of panic. Of course, that’s because the first time you went out to eat in a Japanese restaurant, you felt adventurous and ordered what all your Japanese friends ordered. When it came to the table, your mouth was [...]
Georgia O'Keeffe
Southwest artist Georgia O'Keeffe was a 20th century modern artists whose unique style was a blend of realistic, natual painting and a more modern - sometimes abstract presentation. (3min)
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright helped produce this documentary in the 1950s. It showcases his Taliesin West home and studio in Scottsdale, AZ. (11min)
Sinking of the Lusitania (1915)
The sinking of the Lusitania helped turn public opinion against Germany and helped to bring the U.S. into World War I. This animation is a recreation of the event.This is an early silent film with added music soundtrack. It is a splendid example of early documentary animation (with a dose of propaganda thrown in). (10min)
Research at USC CREATE (Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events)
Erroll G. Southers describes some of the research projects under way at USC's Department of Homeland Security-funded research center, CREATE (Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events).
Just as we are improving our security posture and building best practices for citizens and communities, al-Qaeda also is providing direction for its followers. "Military Studies in the Jihad Against the Tyrants: The Al Qaeda Training Manual" is a guide to the tactics, inspiration and legitimizati
Deciphering the Volcker rule
What exactly is the Volcker rule? Reuters Felix Salmon breaks down this hefty piece of legislation. Hear what he says now!
Murray sentenced to 4 years in prison
Nov. 29 - Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, was sentenced to 4 years in prison for his conviction of involuntary manslaughter. Lindsay Claiborn reports.
Natural Logarithm - Problem 2 of 3
This video is a continuation and describes some properties of logarithms as they apply to the natural log. It also provides examples of how to apply these properties. (2:10)
Caryn Saxon - Academic Spotlight
Caryn Saxon is the coordinator for the Networks for Girls program in Missouri State University's Center for Dispute Resolution, and a student in the criminology program.
She was selected to conduct listening research through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and the Center for Girls and Young Women at the National Council on Crime and Delinquency.
These listening sessions will identify priorities for the recently established National Girls Institute. The institute is
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