Mutiwavelength Milky Way: Application of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
This educational brief provides an overview of how previously unrevealed information about our galaxy and other celestial objects can be obtained by examining their energy emissions in parts of the electromagnetic spectrum other than that visible to the human eye. Remote imagery of the Milky way in several wavelengths is included, and links to additional information are embedded in the text.
Beginner - Other reasons Many people choose their partners based on their wealth, lineage, beauty or religion. Some even go to the extent of marrying someone twice their age just for the money. In today's podcast, we have a dialogue full of useful vocabulary around this subject.
15.08.2011 – Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten
Trainieren Sie Ihr Hörverstehen mit authentischen Materialien. Nutzen Sie die Nachrichten der Deutschen Welle von Montag – als Text und als verständlich gesprochene Audio-Datei.In Syrien geht das Regime von Präsident Baschar al-Assad offensichtlich mit immer härteren Mitteln gegen die Demokratiebewegung vor. Wie Augenzeugen berichteten, kamen beim Beschuss von dicht besiedelten Wohnvierteln der Hafenstadt Latakia neben Panzern und Bodentruppen auch Kriegsschiffe zum Einsatz. Dabei seien am
El Nino Sea Surface Temperature Anomaly Comparison: 1982-1983 to 1997-1998
A comparison of the Pacific sea surface temperature anomaly during the El Nino of 1982-1983 with that of 1997-1998, as measured by NOAA AVHRR
Report finds war crimes shared in Somalia
Aug. 15 - Human Rights Watch releases a report stating that all parties to the conflict in Somalia are guilty of violating laws and killing civilians. Katharine Jackson reports.
Lumbriculus anterior and posterior ends
Observe blood flow and muscle contractions in each body segment of Lumbriculus variegates (observe the anterior and posterior ends of the worm).
General George Washington: A Military Life
In this University of Virginia video, Edward G. Lengel, associate editor of the Papers of George Washington, takes an in-depth look at Washington as a soldier. Lengel explains that the key to Washingtons excellence was his completeness in how he united the military, political and personal skills necessary to lead a nation to war and peace. Based largely on Washingtons personal papers, Lengel paints a vivid portrait of Washington the soldier. (29:09)
Duits 3de graad ASO : Lessen, taken en audiofragmenten Deze BIS-cursus werd gebruikt ter voorbereiding op de examencommissie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap. De cursus kan dus ook gebruikt worden voor het secundair …
Introductory Chapter: Calculating Advanced Statistical Procedures in SPSS: A Self-Help and Practical
John R. Slate,
Ana Rojas-LeBouef
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Fire destroys Richard Branson's Caribbean retreat
Aug. 22 - Kate Winslet was among a group who fled from a fire at Richard Branson's holiday retreat on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Electrostatics and long-range coupling in Src kinase activation
Carol Post gives a talk at the RPP08 conference on Src, a mechanism of conformational activation. She covers two topics regarding it Src:
1) Switched electrostatic network
2) long-range coupling of regulatory SH2/SH3 and catalytic domain
Valuable helpful hints for Bay Area Painters along with what to look for
Richard Reese
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Make Your Own Recycled Paper
Students will learn about how paper is made. Working together, students will make their own paper. This activity introduces students to recycling; what it is, its importance, and how it affects their lives.
The Animal Boogie-Story in Song-Barefoot Books
Down in the Indian jungle, the children and animals are learning about actions like leaping, stomping, shaking and flapping while meeting different jungle creatures. Sung by Fred Penner. (4:25)
Learn with Pictures and Video S2 #7 - Getting Around Using Spanish
Learn Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! Commuting in Spain has its perks and tolls. There are many modes of transportation: taxis, the subway, and cars, but which one is fastest? You’ll need all of your Spanish skills to find out. And you need to find out fast because you’ve been late to work two days in a [...]
Introduction to the Atom
In this 21 minute video the atom is explained using a smart board and a narrator. An atom is any substance that can't be cut down any smaller. Many scientists contributed to the atomic theory of an
atom, and what energy is part of the atom. The atom can be divided into 4 main parts: the neutrons, the protons, the electrons, and the nucleus. The atomic number is the number of protons in an atom, and determines what the element is. Electrons in the outermost shells can determine if an eleme
Ready to Erupt!
Students observe an in-classroom visual representation of a volcanic eruption. The water-powered volcano demonstration is made in advance, using sand, hoses and a water balloon, representing the main components of all volcanoes. During the activity, students observe, measure and sketch the volcano, seeing how its behavior provides engineers with indicators used to predict an eruption.
The Protection Connection
Learn to protect yourself online with privacy settings and good online practices is the message of this one minute video. The video moves rapidly so a review of the material would add depth to this brief lesson.
Meet Nancy Kanwisher
(4:42) Nancy Kanwisher, a founding member of the McGovern Institute for Brain Research, uses brain imaging to learn about the organization of the mind.
Learn more about Nancy Kanwisher
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RLE Investigator Profile Video Series: Gregory W. Wornell
Professor Gregory W. Wornell of MIT discusses research and education in his group, and the intellectual challenges facing engineers at the frontiers of information encoding, extraction, and manipulation.
