http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:43:11 PDT Fri, 24 May 2013 14:43:11 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=413174 Armed with new knowledge and technologies, scientists hope not only to uncover the secrets behind our most devastating neurological diseases, but how the brain makes us who we are. Presented by The Kavli Foundation, Alan Alda narrates this six-minute video. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=413154 How did the universe begin? When, or for that matter will, it end? Answering questions about our very existence is at the heart of astrophysics. A six-minute video presentation, narrated by Alan Alda and presented by The Kavli Foundation. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=413168 What is dark matter and dark energy? Is ours the only universe, and is there a unified theory for all particles and forces? Theoretical astrophysics seeks answers fundamental to understanding our existence. Presented by The Kavli Foundation, Alan Alda hosts this six-minute video. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=413172 In the 21st century, scientists will not only use molecules as building blocks for creating vital new technologies, but possibly as the basis for dramatic new medical treatments and even creating synthetic life. Presented by The Kavli Foundation, Alan Alda narrates this six-minute video.