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Atmospheric Particulates: Global and Regional Challenges
(#14856; 56 minutes; 9/24/2008)
As climate change increases the likelihood of wildfires in California, megacities in developing countries burn more fossil fuels and coastal cities striving to meet air quality standards deal with rising amounts of particulate emissions from ships, what does the future hold for the air we breathe? Three prominent atmospheric chemistry experts at UC San Diego discuss their latest research on atmospheric aerosols and explain how these microscopic particles in the atmosphere affect our health, environment and global climate change.
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Biofuels: The Science of Creating Greener Energy
(#13026; 57 minutes; 9/24/2007)
Higher gasoline prices, dependence on foreign oil and concerns about global warming have placed biofuels in the spotlight. However, no one thinks that turning food crops into fuel is going to quench our thirst for fossil fuels. Not enough land is available. Explore innovative, interdisciplinary research efforts focused on discovering new sources of biofuels and efficient ways make them a feasible, long-term solution to our energy needs.
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Molecules for the Media: Nanotechnology--Science Fiction Meets Reality
(#11842; 58 minutes; 9/25/2006)
Scientists and engineers are collaborating across disciplines to develop and network miniaturized intelligent nanosensors that can rapidly and remotely detect change in their surroundings. These sensors have a wide range of potential applications: environmental, medical, military and transportation. This workshop will focus on revealing the chemistry and physics behind the creation and application of these sensors.
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Molecules for the Media: Understanding Disease at the Level of Individual Molecules
(#11275; 55 minutes; 1/23/2006)
Join three researchers from UCSD's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for a fascinating look at how they are working to find new ways to treat disease by understanding how disease works at the molecular level.
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Molecules for the Media: The Elements of Global Environmental Issues
(#9897; 56 minutes; 10/24/2005)
They influence global climate, pose dangers to human health and the environment and know no borders. These days, atmospheric aerosols are not just getting the attention of scientists worldwide, they are also on the minds of politicians and policy-makers. A distinguished panel of speakers, including Nobel Laureate Mario Molina, discuss the latest research plans and policy issues surrounding the emerging problem of atmospheric aerosols.
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Molecules for the Media: Atmospheric Aerosols SPANISH VERSION
(#12626; 45 minutes)
They influence global climate, pose dangers to human health and the environment and know no borders. These days, atmospheric aerosols are not just getting the attention of scientists worldwide, they are also on the minds of politicians and policy-makers. A distinguished panel of speakers, including Nobel Laureate Mario Molina, discuss the latest research plans and policy issues surrounding the emerging problem of atmospheric aerosols.
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Molecules for the Media: Nanotechnology (SPANISH Version)
(#12627; 70 minutes)
Scientists and engineers are collaborating across disciplines to develop and network miniaturized intelligent nanosensors that can rapidly and remotely detect change in their surroundings. These sensors have a wide range of potential applications: environmental, medical, military and transportation. This workshop will focus on revealing the chemistry and physics behind the creation and application of these sensors.
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Atmospheric Particulates: Global and Regional Challenges - SPANISH VERSION
(#15368; 60 minutes)
As climate change increases the likelihood of wildfires in California, megacities in developing countries burn more fossil fuels and coastal cities striving to meet air quality standards deal with rising amounts of particulate emissions from ships, what does the future hold for the air we breathe? Three prominent atmospheric chemistry experts at UC San Diego discuss their latest research on atmospheric aerosols and explain how these microscopic particles in the atmosphere affect our health, environment and global climate change.
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