Science in everyday life: genetics video clips
, structural degradation of DNA, and tumor research using transgenic mice; to a human death gene and the role of stem cells in a freshwater polyp known as the
Contributor(s): Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Subject: Human genetics
Transcript: DISASTER FOR EVERY RECIPE. AND A FEW MISTAKES ARE PART OF LIFE. THAT'S BEETHOVEN... THE MOUSE BEETHOVEN. JUST LIKE HIS FAMOUS HUMAN NAMESAKE, HE IS
The Body in Motion: Influences on Movement
involving major types of bodily motion; distinguishes between two types of balance while discussing the concept of center of gravity and showing how to
Series: The Body In Motion
Contributor(s): Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Subject: Human physiology
Transcript: PRINCIPLES RELATED TO MOTION, BALANCE AND STABILITY, AND THE ACTION OF FORCES. WE'LL ALSO CONSIDER HOW FLUID MECHANICS AFFECTS HUMAN MOVEMENT PERFORMANCE. SO
Human Resources and Planning
The notion that an organization's human resources are vital assets that should be included in each aspect of strategic planning sounds logical and
Subject: human resources
Transcript: AND SO FORTH. PROVIDED ANOTHER MAJOR BOOST TO THE POWER ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES OR PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. THE FINAL THIRD PIECE IN THAT
Privatization of Healthcare, The
Professor of Law and Medicine Alex Capron talks about ethical lapses that sometimes take place because of the increasingly bottom line orientation of
Series: The Human Condition
Subject: for-profit
Transcript: The problem of a bottom line orientation arises we know In not-for-profit as well as for-profit hospitals. And, in fact, what's happened, not all for
Speaking for the Voiceless
Dr. Astrid Heger, Director of the Violence Intervention Program at L.A. County-USC Medical Center, talks about the dual frustrations of having to
Series: The Human Condition
Transcript: change, You know, the outcome for these individuals Or even to deliver prevention. So when you go to washington, you're dealing with the justice Department
Financial systems for growth
demonstrated in a rural Austrian village, is the focus of module one; module two concentrates on the trading of derivatives in the City of London; and module
Series: The New Global Economics: A Real-world Guide
Contributor(s): Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Transcript: six, my father started a savings account for me. I have money in the Raika Building Society, and my current account is also in the village. [SPEAKING
What is Human Nature?: St. Thomas Aquinas and Human Nature
there by God. According to Aquinas the ultimate purpose of humans is to know God.
Series: The Examined Life
Subject: Human Nature
Transcript: ... and widely read until the 13th century. one of the first to pick up his ideas was saint thomas aquinas. for aquinas, as for aristotle, human nature is
Taste
This program explores the biological reasons why humans have the most amazing sense of taste on the planet. Persuading a family raised on Chinese
Series: Human Senses
Contributor(s): Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Transcript: NIGEL MARVEN: FORTY FOOT UNDER THE SEA IN THE BAHAMAS. WE'RE HERE TO DO TASTE TEST. HOW DOES THE HUMAN SENSE OF TASTE COMPARE TO OTHER ANIMALS♪
Touch
Why are humans so responsive to touch? This program calculates the different sensitivities of the body's most receptive parts. The density of touch
Series: Human Senses
Contributor(s): Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Transcript: JODHPUR IN NORTHERN INDIA. I'VE COME TO SEE A TROOP OF HANUMAN LANGERS BECAUSE THESE MONKEYS HOLD CLUES TO THE ORIGINS OF OUR OWN SENSE OF TOUCH. FOR MOST
Smell
most people, scientists at Monell Chemical Services Center and the University of California propose that our reactions are heavily shaped by personal
Series: Human Senses
Contributor(s): Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Transcript: NIGEL MARVEN: JOIN ME ON A JOURNEY THROUGH THE FANTASTIC WORLD OF THE HUMAN SENSES. I'M NIGEL MARVEN. I'VE SPENT MY LIFE MEETING AMAZING ANIMALS. AND