The climatic phenomenon known as El Niño is a disruption of the ocean-atmosphere system in the tropical Pacific that impacts weather and climate around the globe. An El Niño occurs every four to twelve years, causes die-offs of plankton and fish, and affects Pacific jet-stream winds, altering storm
Warm water fuels the tropical storms that ultimately form hurricanes. In this video segment adapted from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, learn how El Niño events—climatic anomalies that occur periodically in the Pacific Ocean—alter the course of atmospheric circulation and lessen hurricane forma
Are you considering pursuing a master's degree but unsure if it's worth it? In this video, university admissions expert Richard Evans dives into the pros and cons of getting a masters degree and decides if it's truly worth it. From increased earning potential and career advancement opportunities t
Whether or not you are currently in a relationship, you might want to know the signs of a healthy relationship. The signs of a strong relationship could be: great communication, great independence, great trust and care in each other and so on. You might have relationship goals like wanting to get ma
CLASS EXERCISE: Educator Joe Wayand has passed on this exercise, which he does in his classroom: When I cover the Milgram Experiment, I show part of the original film "Obedience" (Obedience) - most universities have it (note that you can show parts of the full documentary "Milgram Experiment 1962").
Did you know that people who love sweet food tend to be more friendly, while people who love spicy food tend to be more of a risk-taker? Apparently, the type of foods that you prefer could relate to your personality. Writer: Michal Mitchell Script Editor: Rida Batool Script Manager: Kelly Soong
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-computers-translate-human-language-ioannis-papachimonas Is a universal translator possible in real life? We already have many programs that claim to be able to take a word, sentence, or entire book in one language and translate it into almost any othe
The Jason-3 satellite, launched on January 17, 2016, is allowing scientists to continue a 23-year record of crucial ocean monitoring. Visit http://science.nasa.gov/ for more. Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/NASA
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Learn how the ocean relates to weather and climate in this video from NASA. Uneven heating from the Sun drives ocean and atmospheric circulation. Animations and satellite data show how ocean currents and eddies distribute energy and nutrients around the world. Heat exchanges between the ocean and th
Do you really believe that finding a suitable person requires certain beauty standards? Or it is controlled by feelings only, or maybe feelings and logic. A study finds that attractive people actually have shorter and less satisfying relationships. A relationship is more than physical appearance it'
