7.88J Protein Folding and Human Disease (MIT)
This course covers amino acid sequence control of protein folding, misfolding, amyloid polymerization and aggregation. Readings and discussions address topics such as chaperone structure and function, folding and assembly of fibrous proteins, and pathologies associated with protein misfolding and aggregation in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's and other protein deposition diseases. Students are required to write and present a research paper.
Babbage: Hybrid fliers
The hybrid and electric plane industry takes off and advanced artificial intelligence is used to diagnose disease
Innovative Mexican Culture for Absolute Beginners #1 - How to get what you want at a vacation resort
Learn Spanish with Spanish Pod101.com! Whether you’re moving to Mexico or just visiting, you’ll need the fundamental Spanish words and phrases we cover in this Innovative Mexican Culture Absolute Beginner video series. Featuring vibrant animated scenarios and plenty of time to practice out loud, these videos cover everything from introducing yourself and talking about [...]
Election Basics: Crash Course Government and Politics
This video offers the viewer a broad overview of elections in the United States. So, as you may have noticed, there are a lot of people in the U.S, and holding individual issues up to a public vote doesn't seem particularly plausible. So, to deal with this complexity, we vote for people, not policies, that represent our best interests. But, as you'll see, this process was not thoroughly addressed in the Constitution, so there have been a number of amendments and laws at the state level implement
Lotte Reiniger - Pioneer of Silhouette Animation
The Search Engine Google is showing a Doodle in few countries for the Lotte Reiniger’s 117th birthday. Charlotte "Lotte" Reiniger was a German film director and the foremost pioneer of silhouette animation, anticipating Walt Disney by over ten years. Reiniger made over 40 films over her career, all using her invention. (01:44)
Let's Learn about Fruit, Part 1
Colorful, fun lesson for children of all ages about fruits. Join the hungry Chameleon as he explores the wild, tasting different fruits he comes across on his journey! Each fruit turns Calvin a different color. Can you guess what color he'll turn next? (04:02)
Sinking of the Lusitania
In this clip from the Discovery Channel’s special "Sinking of the Lusitania," learn the world wide reaction to the sinking of the British ship. (02:17)
Acute Triangles (Spanish Voice)
Triangles have three sides and are measured by interior angles and belong to categories based on that. The acute triangle is defined, illustrated, and explained. There are many exercises to help students remember the attributes of acute triangles as distinguishable from other triangles. Students will use an interactive protractor for practice to correctly measure interior angles to distinguish acute triangles from others. This resource is narrated in Spanish.
The Considerations for Launching an Innovation
Contrary to popular belief, innovations don’t sell themselves. Successful adoption depends on how brands position themselves and how much they listen to their customers.
Location, Location, Location: Why It Adds to a Patent’s Valuation
The value of a patent is determined largely by the worth of the underlying invention. But how it is classified also affects its valuation, according to Wharton research.
Will North Korea and Cuba Ever Be Wealthy? After years of claiming to embrace revolutionary Marxism, the Cuban state is, for reasons of necessity and pragmatism, moving toward becoming a more traditional authoritarian state. Even once Raul and Fidel Castro are dead, it's rather unlikely that the Cuban government will suddenly turn to a political system that leans heavily in favor of relatively free markets. As has been the case with China, the ruling class of Cuba will find ways to perpetuate itself and maintain political control
A DECADE OF DESIGN RESEARCH IN THE NETHERLANDS
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Lesson 07 - One Minute Luxembourgish
In lesson 07 of One Minute Luxembourgish you will learn to say that it's nice to meet someone in Luxembourgish. Remember - even a few phrases of a language can help you make friends and enjoy travel more. Find out more about One Minute Languages at our website - http://www.oneminutelanguages.com. One Minute Luxembourgish is brought to you by the Radio Lingua Network and is ©Copyright 2008.
Radio Lingua Network News: 26 September 2008
Happy European Day of Languages to all our listeners! By way of joining in this international celebration of languages and language-learning we're delighted to introduce eight new podcasts today. We're adding Catalan, Danish, French, Japanese, Mandarin and Romanian to our One Minute Languages series; we're introducing our first podcast for English learners - Write Back Soon will help learners master Phrasal Verbs; and we're finally announcing the long-awaited sequel to Coffee Break Spanish: it's
Cars Song | Monster Trucks for Children | Dump Trucks for Kids
Monster Trucks, Cars, Planes, Excavators, Dump Trucks, Trains, Tractors, and Jet Planes! Kids Songs, like this Cars Song, is fun for kids, children, babies, and toddlers to learn about transportation. Monster trucks for children and Dump Trucks for Kids are fun to watch especially with a kids song like this "Cars Song for Children". (03:59)
Losing the Battle for Dow Jones
Enduring family businesses cannot rely on history; each new generation must remain active and committed if the firm is to stay relevant and strong.
How to Break Down the Glass Wall: successful strategies for women at work [Audio]
Speaker(s): Kathryn Jacob, Sue Unerman | With more women in work than ever before, there are still too few women occupying positions in the boardroom. What's holding us back is a glass wall. Men and women can see each other through the divide, but we don't speak the same language or have the same cultural expectations. What's missing is a strategy for success to help women capitalise on opportunities at work, overcome challenges, and achieve a good life/work balance. Presenting their own experie
Culture and Climate Change
Every generation faces challenges that previous generations could scarcely imagine. Twenty years ago, few people were talking about climate change, now it's one of the most hotly-contested areas in politics.
How do artists, writers, musicians and broadcasters respond when a new subject appears that is as large and significant as this? What kind of novels, plays, paintings, sculptures, movies and music begin to emerge?Author(s):
Enacting European Citizenship (ENACT)
The term 'European citizenship' triggers an immediate association with the European Union, its member states, and people who are citizens of those states. This free course, Enacting European Citizenship (ENACT), develops another way of thinking about European citizenship whereby European citizenship need not be granted by the state, limited to the territory within the EU borders or acted out by people who are already citizens.
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Management in Chinese cultures
What can we learn from the way business is done in Asian cultures? The dominant management philosophy in the Asia-Pacific region is a Chinese one, emphasising Confucian values, the family and respect for authority. Does the enduring success of this approach have important lessons for us in the West, or is this management style increasingly redundant, as economies and companies internationalise and mature? This album visits several companies in Asia to explore the relationship between value syste
