Rendezvous in Space
In this Tech Effect video, brought to you by the History Channel, Buzz Aldrin talks about how essential communication with Earth was during the early space missions he was on, including Gemini and Apollo. (3:08)
How the Lunar Landing Site Was Chosen
In this Tech Effect video, brought to you by the History Channel, Buzz Aldrin talks about how they selected the Sea of Tranquility as their landing site. He also mentions that the photography from orbit made the lunar surface appear much smoother. (2:20)
How the Lunar Module Worked
In this Tech Effect video, brought to you by the History Channel, Buzz Aldrin talks about the Apollo lunar module and how it was meant to be operated in space, but not launched from surface. He also talks about its advanced abort guidance system. (1:42)
Chefs@Google: Karen Krasne
Karen Krasne, Owner and Executive Chef of Extraordinary Desserts, visited Google LA to talk about her book "Extraordinary Cakes" and demonstrate how to make bread pudding. This talk took place on July 31, 2012.
CO 1069-376-39 The National Archives UK posted a photo: Description: Palisadoes Aerodrome, Kingston BSAA Lancastrian
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
Date: 1950-1959
Market Pulse: BoE under fire, gilts rally to fizzle
Aug. 8 - The BoE slashes its UK growth forecasts again. Sterling and short-dated yields rise though, as King appears to dismiss a rate cut. BofA-ML's John Wraith says the recent gilt rally will fizzle out.
Speak! A drama about languages.
Speak! A drama about languages.
Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr
German Review Course
The ALTEC German Refresher is a self-paced non-credit online German review course. The course used to be teacher-led but was transformed into a free self-paced course in 2014. The course reviews important aspects of the curriculum of the first two years of college German while giving students a head start on third year courses. Every week deals with a new cultural topic and provides students with opportunities to engage in a variety of speaking, writing, reading and lis
Diffraction explained, Huygens' Principle in light, sound and water waves
Diffraction is a wonderful and fascinating topic that I find my students have difficulty grasping at first. I hope this video gives a clear picture of how we...
LQP Asks: What's one thing the University could do to save money or be more environment-friendly?
LQP Asks: What's one thing the University could do to save money or be more environment-friendly?
John Minns - Protecting the Amazonian rainforest of Ecuador
Dr John Minns discusses a world-first project led by ANU researchers looking at whether pristine rainforest can be preserved from oil extraction. This video accompanies a feature in the Spring 2012 edition of ANU Reporter, the quarterly magazine of The Australian National University.
To read the article go to: http://news.anu.edu.au/?p=16421
To view an online version of the magazine: http://issuu.com/anureporter/docs/anu_reporter_spring12
Afghanistan panel discussion - John Blaxland, Paul Lushenko and Daniel Marston
It's the United States' longest-running war and has been called Australia's second Vietnam. Three military experts - John Blaxland, Paul Lushenko and Daniel Marston - offer their insights on the war in Afghanistan, why Australia joined in and what the future may hold for the war-torn state.This video accompanies a feature in the Spring 2012 edition of ANU Reporter, the quarterly magazine of The Australian National University.
To read the article go to: http://news.anu.edu.au/?p=16471
To view a
Market Pulse: Spanish yields to test 8% by month end - IDEA
Aug. 14 - Investors breathe a sigh of relief that euro zone GDP numbers were not as bad as many feared. But IDEAglobal warns that Spain looks more vulnerable than ever.
Gravity-defying slope illusion
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http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/nstv/2012/05/best-illusions-of-2012-gravity-defying-slope.html
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The Verdict of Battle
http://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674067141
Slaughter in battle was once seen as a legitimate way to settle disputes. When pitched battles ceased to exist, the law of victory gave way to the rule of unbridled force. In THE VERDICT OF BATTLE James Whitman explains why ritualized violence was more effective in ending carnage, and why humanitarian laws that view war as evil have led to longer, more barbaric conflicts.
High-dose cholecalciferol reduces parathyroid hormone in patients with early chronic kidney disease:
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Changing phases of matter
Elon's Drumline and the Fight Song
With camps well underway, the Fire of the Carolinas drumline was out practicing the Fight Song the morning of August 21, 2012, at 10 a.m. outside the entrance to the Center for the Arts.
