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They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. But this "witty and clear thinking" (New York Times) book wonders, what about relativity? Physicist Chad Orzel and his inquisitive canine companion, Emmy, tackle the concepts of general relativity in this irresistible introduction to Einstein’s...

Although the transition to online education is happening more abruptly than anyone anticipated, technology-supported teaching may be here to stay. This guide explores the challenges involved in online teaching and guides educators and administrators to identify and understand best practices. It is a valuable tool to help you and your students succeed in synchronous and asynchronous settings this school year and beyond. 

A New Scientist Best Book of 2020 How is it that a baboon and a blob of slime mould instinctively know what to eat for optimal health, balancing their protein, fat and carb intake in perfect proportions? In new, groundbreaking research that is transforming our understanding of nutrition, animals...

In Methusaleh's Zoo, Steven Austad tells the stories of some extraordinary animals, considering why, for example, animal species that fly live longer than earthbound species and why animals found in the ocean live longest of all. Austad—the leading authority on longevity in animals—argues that the best way we will learn from these long-lived animals is by studying them in the wild.

Potent and timely lessons on healing and connection―both individually and collectively―through the wisdom and magic of honeybees. We’ve heard the refrain to save the bees, but what if the bees can save us too? Beloved equity educators, authors, and beekeepers Michelle Cassandra Johnson and...

U Vas v rukah sovremennoe i mnogofunkcional'noe ustrojstvo - iPhone 6 (iPhone 6 Plus). Jeto ne prosto telefon dlja sovershenija zvonkov i otpravki korotkih soobshhenij. Jeto nastojashhij mobil'nyj komp'juter s otlichnymi tehnicheskimi harakteristikami, stil'nym dizajnom i prodolzhitel'nym vremenem avtonomnoj raboty. Krome togo, on rabotaet pod upravleniem samoj sovremennoj mobil'noj operacionnoj sistemy - iOS8. I v jetom kratkom kurse my rasskazhem Vam o tom, kak ispol'zovat' vse vozmozhnosti novogo ustrojstva po maksimumu!

In Of Orcas and Men, a marvelously compelling mix of cultural history, environmental reporting, and scientific research, David Neiwert explores an extraordinary species and its occasionally fraught relationship with human beings. Beginning with their role in myth and contemporary culture, Neiwert shows how killer whales came to capture our imaginations and brings to life the often-catastrophic environmental consequences of that appeal.

Welcome to Teach, Coach, Mentor: the podcast about what it actually takes to reach people. We sit down with teachers, coaches, and mentors who are doing the work and we dig into their methods. How they teach so it lands. How they coach so it sticks. How they mentor so it matters. If you care about getting better at developing others — whether that's in a classroom, on a field, in a workplace, or across a lifetime — this show is for you. I'm your host, educator and coach, Mike Wish. Let's get after it.

Teach Outdoors is a podcast show that explores the benefits and challenges of bringing learning outside of the traditional classroom setting. Topics range from the science behind the benefits of outdoor learning to practical tips for incorporating outdoor activities into lesson plans. Whether you're a teacher looking to enhance your students' learning experience or simply someone who loves spending time in nature with your kids, Teach Outdoors is the podcast for you. Tune in every month to expand your knowledge and be inspired to take your teaching outside!

In this podcast, we describe and advocate for the student-centered teaching philosophy developed and practiced by Jack Albers over 50+ years of teaching mathematics.

Roomba has a new friend. Researchers have developed a robot that can help clean the kitchen.

Poslednjaja versija operacionnoj sistemy dlja ustrojstv kompanii Apple stala, po priznaniju ee predstavitelej, samym bol'shim obnovleniem so vremeni vyhoda original'noj iOS. Pojavilos' mnozhestvo novyh funkcij, a znachit, sistema stala eshhe bolee udobnoj i komfortnoj dlja ispol'zovanija. No chtoby v polnoj mere ponjat' i pochuvstvovat' vse pozitivnye izmenenija, nuzhno pravil'no pol'zovat'sja nauchit'sja novoj sistemoj. V jetom vam pomozhet nash samouchitel'. Nadeemsja, chto jeta kniga okazhetsja dlja vas poleznoj.

On this podcast we find topics that inspire our curiosity and reflect our passions. Have you ever heard a cool fact or seen something intriguing and thought, "I'd really like to know more about that"? Well that happens to us a lot, but what's the point of learning cool things if you have no one to share them with? On Teach Me Something we are committed to lifelong learning, and taking you along for the journey.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/teach-me-something. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A monthly podcast in which Stuart Carlton (a native New Orleanian) asks smart people to teach him about the Great Lakes. Co-hosted by the awesome staff at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant.

A Revision Podcast for A-Level Biology Students Hosted by Ria Corbett and Sarah Matthews. Ria Corbett is a former science teacher with a biology specialism. Sarah, is her younger sister and learning A-Level biology. Ria will be teaching her topic by topic to provide you the listener with an audio revision resource. We hope you can incorporate us into your revision as a part of your learning journey. Dip in and out, listen to the topics you need to work on or use us as your biology bible. Whatever you need us for, we are here!

According to Adam Tilton, when you get down to it, there really isn't that much of a difference between estimating the path and speed of a missile and figuring out what kind of exercise you're doing at the gym: it's all about using a sensor to measure a signal, and extracting that signal from the surrounding noise.

Big Data Revolution is a guide to improving performance, making better decisions, and transforming business through the effective use of big data. Listeners are guided through tried-and-true methodologies for getting more out of data and using it to the utmost advantage. This audiobook describes the major trends emerging in the field, the pitfalls and triumphs being experienced, and the many considerations surrounding big data, all while guiding listeners toward better decision-making from the perspective of a data scientist.   

When does a scientific discovery become accepted fact? Why have scientific facts become easy to deny? And what can we do about it? In The Workshop and the World, philosopher and science historian Robert P. Crease answers these questions by describing the origins of our scientific infrastructure - the “workshop” - and the role of 10 of the world’s greatest thinkers in shaping it. As today’s politicians and government officials increasingly accuse scientists of dishonesty, conspiracy, and even hoaxes, engaged citizens wonder how we got to this level of distrust....

Full of grit and resilience, the story of K’wasi the lion cub is one of heartbreak and triumph. He was born to Asha at Zoo Miami in late 2013 and captured the heart of the nation as an incredibly cute lion cub. K’wasi was orphaned in March 2014 when his mother tragically died. K’wasi’s remarkable journey takes him from the untimely death of his mother to stardom at Lion Country Safari. K’wasi’s story is told by world-renowned wildlife photographer and Zoo Miami’s “Goodwill Ambassador” Ron Magill, who documented and photographed every stage of K’wasi’s remarkable roller-coaster life.

Speaking for animals as both an artist and activist, Brenda Peterson, author of the book Wild Chorus, discusses writing about animals, and takes us on a journey of her lifelong relationship with birds and wild mammals to explore the intricacies of animal communication, compassion, attention and peaceful adaption.