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Presentation on the breakdown of macro-nutrients. The chemical decomposition of macronutrients, which includes carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

A look at the interesting history of nitrous oxide

How the testing of mitochondrial DNA has revolutionised genetic tracing

Explaining the chemistry behind gasoline. Also given is an explanation of ethanol, an alternative fuel.

A general overview and a brief history of the green movement.

A presentation on neurochemistry - the effects of drugs and nutrition are also discussed.

Why is carbon sequestration so important?

Green chemistry

Anti-oxidants and their importance in diet

A look at vaccines with a focus on meningitis

Chemiluminescence and bioluminescence. General chemistry explained and examples such as fireflies, Wintergreen mints, etc. are introduced

An examination of the usefulness of fuel cells

An introduction to the various effects on the brain of listening to music.

A comparison of bio-fuels and solar energy. Examples include algae-based oil and solar panels.

Sheila Tobias gives a presentation on the role of women in science and the obstacles they must continue to overcome.

D. Bruce Means gives a presentation of the ecological and biological diversity of the region around the Florida panhandle. Dr. Means gave particular attention to the unique climate and environment of the area. He lists the region as one of six biol....

The English mastermind comes to us for a special lecture and presentation on the fundamental role of art in scientific processes. Kroto will urge us to continue tapping into America?s most original and steadfast resource: creativity.nAt ARTISANworks,....

Harry Kroto talks to undergraduate scientists at FSU about his ideas for the future of science in the 21st century.

Phillip Howard presents on recent discussions regarding the role of aerosols in global climate change.

Taylor Lee investigates the role of science in the human rights movement.

Stephen Smith presents on the biological basis of two competing theories of the causes of depression.

Sheeva Yazdani presents on the biology of octopuses (octopi?) and recent developments in our understanding.

Victoria outlines the various ways in which we can all help to reduce our footprint on the planet.

Lucas Paladino gives a brief overview of the development, use and impact of penicillin.

Emily Dougherty presents on the nature and physics of lightning.

Miles Bradshaw presents on the current status and future of biofuel technology.

Shaina Hyder presents on the impact of the garment industry on women in Bangladesh.

Shalini Golla presents on the science behind light.

Branden Anglin presents on the development, treatment and possible future of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.

Dmitry Shemetov presents on the development and future of quantum computing.

Nowrin Alam presents on the past, debate, and present status of Pluto as a planet and now as a dwarf planet.

Vinnie LaBarbera presents on the role and species of beetles worldwide, including some slides of his own work at the FSU Biological Sciences Department.

Mitchell Herring presents on battery technology from Volta to the 21st century.

Virginia Beeson presents on the integration of art and science throughout history and into the 21st century.

Kelly Schwirian presents on nuclear power in the United States.

A spin-1 compound based on a Cr(IV) ion and associated ligands was analyzed for quantum phase transitions at extremely low (20mK - 2.0K) temperatures and high (12 T-18 T) magnetic field strengths. This research was performed in conjunction with the N....

Darryl Ventura presents his research into developing functional carbon nanotube based materials.

Solar power technology and recent research

Brian Gold presents on the geometry, mathematics, and applications of group theory in chemical fingerprinting.

Professor Harrison Prosper of FSU Physics Department looks at the science behind the recently released movie 'Angels and Demons', starring Tom Hanks and based upon a Dan Brown novel. Prof. Prosper discusses topics such as antimatter, dark matter, dar....

Steve's winning presentation in the Mediasite Global Outreach Challenge 2009

A short video showing a simple classroom method of checking the way in which this force is related to mass, speed and radius.

A presentation showing both the ideas about centripetal force and a simple classroom method of checking the way in which this force is related to mass, speed and radius.

A short clip showing the experimental measurement of the speed of electrical pulses in a cable - a large fraction of the speed of light.

A presentation showing how to measure the speed of sound over a short distance on a laboratory table.

A short clip showing the measurement of the speed of sound over short distances.

Steve answers questions about the brightness of stars.

A lecture given as part of the Origins 09 series at Florida State University to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species'. Sean B. Carroll is a professor of molecular biology and genetics at the University of Wisconsin-M....