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Nuclear Astrophysics: from Stars to Nuclei
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by Sandra Codo
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Oct 08, 2014
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last modified
Sep 19, 2019 10:03 AM
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Astrophysics,
Glocal
The talk is focused on the interplay between astrophysics and nuclear physics, which is called 'nuclear astrophysics'. Professor Descouvemont gives an introduction about the way stars are born and how different they evolve. It is shown that nuclear reactions play a central role in the star evolution: they produce the energy released by the stars, and determine the nucleosynthesis of heavy elements.
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Video
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Political scientists debate their visions of Latin America
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by Richard Meckien
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published
Nov 03, 2015
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last modified
Nov 05, 2015 05:05 PM
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Political Science,
Event,
Glocal,
Latin America
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Princeton researchers present panel on racism in the Caribbean
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by Richard Meckien
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published
Jun 16, 2013
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last modified
Jun 19, 2013 03:47 PM
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Racism,
Glocal,
Anthropology,
Social Sciences,
History
To present an overview of racism in Cuba and Haiti through a comparative approach is the goal of the panel ‘The Place of Race: Contemporary Caribbean Debates’, to be held on June 27 at the IEA with exhibitions by Rachel Price and Nick Nesbitt, both professors at Princeton University.
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Prosperity without Growth - A Good Life on a Finite Planet
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by Richard Meckien
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published
Dec 03, 2013
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last modified
Sep 19, 2019 09:59 AM
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Commons,
Environment,
Research Group: Environment and Society,
Sustainability,
Glocal,
Economy
The way natural resources are being used by modern society due to the consumerism and the imperative of economic growth has been the theme of the conference held by economist Tim Jackson. The event also served to launch the Portuguese version of the book 'Prosperity without Growth - A Good Life on a Finite Planet', written by the economist.
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Recent Trends in American Policy: Democracy Abroad but Not at Home?
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by Sandra Codo
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published
Feb 10, 2014
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last modified
Sep 19, 2019 10:00 AM
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Glocal,
Estados Unidos,
Politics,
Democracia
Essa conferência analisou a contradição entre os esforços norte-americanos (considerando-se até que ponto eles sejam reais) para a construção da democracia no exterior e o empenho simultâneo em restringir a participação popular e as instituições eleitorais nos EUA.
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Science and the meaning of life in a time of disenchantment
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by Richard Meckien
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published
Apr 04, 2014
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last modified
Oct 28, 2015 12:38 PM
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filed under:
Glocal,
Culture,
Rationality,
Visiting Professors,
Social Sciences
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Sesame - A Visit to a Parallel Reality
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by Richard Meckien
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published
Oct 29, 2013
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last modified
Sep 19, 2019 09:58 AM
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filed under:
Ubias,
Glocal
Sesame is a center for research and advanced technology around a third-generation synchrotron light source under construction in Allan, Jordan, supported by a partnership between UNESCO and the Palestinian Authority, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Israel , Jordan, Pakistan and Turkey, which have full control over their development, use and funding.
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The Challenge of Hospitality: Migrants and Refugees - October 22, 2015
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by Richard Meckien
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published
Oct 22, 2015
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last modified
Nov 16, 2015 04:27 PM
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filed under:
Europe,
Human Rights,
Geopolitics,
Violence,
Public Policies,
Glocal,
Society,
Globalization,
Middle east,
Migration
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Events - 2015
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The Challenges to Agriculture from Climate Change
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by Fernanda Rezende
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published
Oct 08, 2015
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last modified
Aug 25, 2023 11:15 AM
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filed under:
Agribusiness,
Climate Change,
Commons,
Glocal,
Environment,
Event
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The cultural exchange between Brazil and France over the centuries
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by Richard Meckien
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published
Jun 12, 2013
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last modified
Jun 19, 2013 03:50 PM
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filed under:
Brazil,
Glocal,
France,
Culture,
Books,
Research Group: Brazil-France
IEA's Brazil-France Research Group will launch the book 'Cinco Séculos de Presença Francesa no Brasil: Invasões, Missões, Irrupções' (Five Centuries of French Presence in Brazil: Invasions, Quests, Outbursts) on June 19.
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