Is There A Future For Multiculturalism? [Audio]
Speaker(s): Dr Jonathan Chaplin, Alan Craig, Claire Fox, Professor Tariq Modood | Recent years have seen politicians and commentators of all stripes lining up to condemn multiculturalism. This event asks whether we are right to bury state multiculturalism, having once praised it so energetically. The debate coincides with the launch of Multiculturalism: a Christian retrieval from Theos. Jonathan Chaplin is the first director of the Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Ethics. Alan Craig is the le
7 Billion and Counting
With 7 billion mouths to feed -- and many more to come -- how will our cities, economies, health systems and environments cope? What are the challenges and opportunities? We asked some of UNSW's experts to canvass the big issues surrounding the global population explosion. Here's a taste of what they said. For more detailed videos and stories, go to our 7 Billion website: www.7billion.unsw.edu.au
Breakingviews: Can Groupon go from IPO to long-term success?
Nov. 4 - The Internet coupon firm's $700 million IPO has gone well, but Reuters Breakingviews says long-term success will require achieving greater things, such as profit.
Polar Bears and Sea Ice
Sea ice is essential to polar bears. Without it, they cannot hunt their primary prey, seals. (0:43)
Gaddafi's body lies in Misrata market cooler
Oct. 21 - WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. Gaddafi's body lies in a market place cold storage unit on the outskirts of Misrata, as Libyan authorities debate his burial. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
Germany's business morale drops
Oct. 21 - Morale amongst Germany's business community is at its lowest point since June 2010 - falling for the fourth month in a row in October. Penny Tweedie reports.
Illinois corn, soybean harvests strong but variable
Oct. 21 - The Illinois corn and soybean harvests are set to be the fourth-largest in U.S. history, but unusual weather may add complications to the final tally. Jen Rogers reports.
Bio Bulletin: Learning from Lyme
Since its discovery in 1975, Lyme disease has become one of the most commonly reported diseases transmitted by insects, spiders or other arthropods. Declining biodiversity may be a contributing factor in the rise of Lyme disease in humans. Explore this unexpected consequence of human impact on animal habitats in this new Science Bulletins feature.
Science Bulletins is a production of the National Center for Science Literacy, Education, and Technology (NCSLET), part of the Department of Educatio
Kanu O Ka Aina Learning Ohana
Kanu o ka 'Aina teaches the young and old about the sustainable traditions of the Hawaiian people while instilling a sense of pride and responsibility. See how heritage and modern life are blended into a rich, community-driven education system. (1:59)
Writing exercise: The city lives
After this chapter you will be able to write a short, descriptive text about an aspect of city life.
PMAD Fay Shin
People Make a Difference with Danny Brassell 10/24/11 Guest: Fay Shin
TED407 Session 8 Fall 2011
TED407 Language Learning Session Eight 10/22/11 Danny Brassell
Depression (Spanish)
This patient education program explains depression, the symptoms, causes and available treatment options. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Asthma (Spanish)
This patient education program explains asthma including the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the disease. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Engineering faster bikes
This video shows how Niko Henderson, an engineer for
Easton Sports, uses science, mathematics, engineering and innovative testing to help produce some of the fastest bikes on the road.
Running time 4:45 minutes
Beijing History Lesson: VC2
The Chinese government has slowly been overhauling Beijing to erase any memory of the cities past is the subject of this 3:44 long video. It tells of some of the old culture and how the modern era has impacted it. A good luck into the ancient culture are shown in a visit to a small museum.
Graduation 2014: Clemson faculty congratulates students
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The second Space symposium- learning spaces
This presentation discusses the various elements that deem enterprise education spaces as fit for purpose
SeaWiFS Data Swaths Phytoplankton Concentration
A rotating globe showing swaths of true color imagery from SeaWIFS fades to a globe showing ocean phytoplankton measurements from SeaWiFS. Regions of black in the ocean represent regions where cloud cover has so far prevented phytoplankton measurements.
