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Ethics In Pediatric Research from 2022-12-13T18:35:55
This podcast highlights discussions from the Ethical Considerations in Research for Pediatric Populations symposium presented by the New York Academy of Sciences and NYU Grossman School of Medicine...
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The Intersection of Conflicts of Interest and Healthcare from 2021-06-24T15:51:11
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Big Data: Balancing Privacy and Innovation from 2019-02-25T19:15:36
Often cited as the"4th Industrial Revolution"big data has the potential to transform health and healthcare by drawing medical conclusions from new and exciting sources such as electronic health rec...
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Finding Better Treatments for Children with Cancer from 2018-10-15T19:11:13
Pediatric cancer is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy among children in the United States and Europe. Despite prevailing increases in overall survival rates, it continues to be one...
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Discovering New Liver Disease Treatments from 2018-06-29T18:41:35
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is set to become the most common cause of liver transplant in the coming decade. Although almost one-third of adults worldwide suffer from the condition, which is ...
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Deciphering ZIKA from 2018-04-11T19:26
In 2016, the WHO declared the Zika virus a global medical emergency when, after six decades of dormancy, the virus arrived in the Americas. After scientists made the connection between Zika and tho...
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Proof of Concept Centers: Changing Weather from 2018-03-13T15:34:43
In this episode, we continue to look at some of the fascinating and innovative work that researchers are doing in New York State's Proof of Concept Centers. Hear from two companies that are doing s...
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Inspiring Stories from the Future of STEM from 2018-01-18T16:43:27
We hear all the time that building a robust future for STEM relies on engaging diverse groups of young people in STEM fields today. The Academy's Global STEM Alliance program is focused on doing ju...
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Rethinking Climate Change from 2018-01-05T15:21:01
Climate change may be controversial in the political realm, but for three Blavatnik Awards Scholars, all leading experts in environmental studies, there is no debate. The Earth's ice sheets, glacie...
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Proof of Concept Centers: Small Materials Solving Big Problems from 2017-12-07T16:51:05
How can we do more without causing less strain on the environment? In this podcast we continue our discussion with New York entrepreneurs participating in the state's Proof of Concept Centers progr...
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Reevaluating Clinical Trial Design from 2017-10-20T20:02
Clinical trials to evaluate new drugs are typically built around one design, the randomized controlled trial, but this method has come under scrutiny in recent years for being expensive, lengthy, a...
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Proof of Concept Centers: Tackling Industrial Waste from 2017-09-25T15:30:07
The management and removal of industrial waste is a concern that faces companies and governments around the world. In this podcast you'll hear from entrepreneurs in New York participating in the st...
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Working Together for People, Planet, and Prosperity from 2017-08-21T15:50:51
When the UN announced its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Climate Change, it was clear that the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were even more ambitious than the previous Mille...
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Proof of Concept Centers: Meeting the Market from 2017-03-09T00:00
Proof of Concept Centers allow emerging technologists to try out their ideas, work with mentors, and develop marketable products. One of the key challenges participants face is turning a product in...
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Finding the Nutritional Key to Longevity from 2017-02-16T00:00
You see the headlines all the time linking nutrition to health and aging, but it's not so easy figuring out where the science is behind them. This podcast examines the connections between nutrition...
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A Cross-Fertilization of Ideas: 200 Years of the New York Academy of Sciences from 2017-01-26T00:00
In this special podcast, learn about the stories that shaped the Academy's 200 year history. From the emergence of the Academy on a bustling street in downtown Manhattan of 1817 to the professional...
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The Face of Science: Mentors and Connections from 2016-12-22T00:00
The Academy's After School STEM Mentoring program improves science education and brings science out of the lab and into the community by placing early-career STEM professionals in public middle sch...
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A Quantum State of Mind from 2016-12-08T00:00
Are physicists on a path to upend some of the time-tested fundamental theories of physics? This podcast explores the interplay between quantum theory and general relativity, and how these phenomena...
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The Face of Science: Teaching Teachers from 2016-11-17T00:00
So many of our misconceptions about science come from where we first encountered them the classroom. How can we do a better job of teaching science, both so we make sure we have a new generation of...
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Are We Alone in the Universe? from 2016-10-27T00:00
According to Enrico Fermi, there's a high probability of extraterrestrial life, but we haven't found any yet. Why is that? Listen in as top scientists discuss the question of what and who else migh...
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The Face of Science: Myths and Misconceptions from 2016-10-05T00:00
Even in the 21st century, there's a significant percentage of people who deeply mistrust science and scientists. Why? And what can we do about it? The first of a three-part series. For more on thi...
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The Rise of Human Consciousness from 2016-09-14T00:00
Advances in physical sciences, biology, and neuroscience have dramatically enhanced our knowledge of the human species. But can physical sciences solve the biggest mystery the emergence of human co...
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Proof of Concept Centers: From Proof to Product from 2016-08-25T00:00
Research only turns into a real-world solution if it becomes something you can buy and use, but there are a lot of challenges to taking a great idea from the lab and making it a viable commercial p...
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The Emerging Science of Complexity from 2016-08-04T00:00
Today, more than ever, we can better understand just how complex our world is, from social groups to economic markets to neurons in the brain and our immune systems. But will these new complexity f...
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Understanding the Biological Basis of Pediatric Cancer from 2016-07-19T00:00
Advances in genomic medicine indicate that pediatric cancers may be quite different from their adult counterparts. Hear from experts on why this might be and what scientists are doing to understand...
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Where Physics and Philosophy Intersect from 2016-06-23T00:00
Listen in to a discussion with writer Jim Holt, philosophers David Z. Albert and Hans Halvorson, and science writer Kate Becker about the realms where physics and philosophy intersect. For centuri...
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Bioethics Meets R&D: The Ethics of Pre-approval Access from 2016-06-02T00:00
The Division of Medical Ethics at NYU School of Medicine and the Academy bring together patients, regulators, manufacturers, journalists, and experts to debate the difficult ethical issues surround...
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Is There a Limit to Human Knowledge? from 2016-05-12T00:00
Featuring cosmologist Neil Weiner, string theorist Eva Silverstein, and physicist Vijay Balasubramanian, with moderation from philosopher of science Jill North, this podcast explores what the futur...
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Little Beans, Big Opportunities from 2016-04-21T00:00
For 2016, the International Year of Pulses, our Sackler Institute for Nutrition Science is looking at the many opportunities provided by pulses edible seeds like dried, lentils, and chickpeas. Pul...
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Building an Evidence Base for Effective Obesity Policy from 2016-02-02T00:00
We explore research methodologies for building an evidence base for nutrition and obesity policy that are emerging across disciplines. Well-informed nutrition policy decisions that consider scient...
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Improving Clinical Trials through Mobile Technology from 2016-01-20T00:00
Mobile technology is emerging as a powerful tool for transforming the way clinical research is conducted now and in the future. Acquisition of real-time biometric data though the use of wireless m...
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Proof of Concept Centers: Energy Technology from 2015-10-26T00:00
It's easier to find people to invest in a great new tech product if you can show that it will be profitable relatively quickly. Unfortunately, that's not so easy to demonstrate. Learn how we're wor...
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Bringing It All Together: A Systems Approach to Nutrition from 2015-09-11T00:00
Understanding nutrition's impact on health requires an intricate knowledge of all the different systems within the human body. Learn how a systems approach to nutrition could change the field. Dra...
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Can We Prevent Dementia Through Our Diet? from 2015-06-01T00:00
A recent conference held at the Academy asked a downright outrageous question: Can dementia be prevented by making changes to your diet? In this podcast we look at what the answers might be. Podca...
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Dementia Decoded: Moving Forward from 2015-05-21T00:00
In the final episode of our Dementia Decoded series, we look at some of the innovative approaches that are being taken, and how they hold out new hope for the future. The prospects for a cure for ...
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Dementia Decoded: Fighting Forgetting from 2015-05-14T00:00
In this episode of the Dementia Decoded series, we'll look at new and innovative ways people around the world are addressing this problem, and offer some tools and strategies for people dealing wit...
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Dementia Decoded: Decisions, Negotiations, and Choices from 2015-05-07T00:00
In the third episode of our Dementia Decoded series, we look at the current slate of treatment options available to people living with neurodegenerative dementia, and the road toward new and better...
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Dementia Decoded: Plaques and Tangles from 2015-04-30T00:00
In the second episode of our Dementia Decoded series, we look at the current state of knowledge about the basic physiology of Alzheimer's, and how scientists are working to unlock its secrets. We'...
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Dementia Decoded: A Special Illness from 2015-04-23T00:00
The first episode of our new five-part Dementia Decoded podcast series looks at what Alzheimer's is, how it differs from other forms of Dementia, and whether is it an inevitable part of aging. Pol...
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Curing Human Diseases: Targeting the Lysosome from 2015-02-11T00:00
Leading scientists discuss the latest breakthroughs in lysosome biology and what they mean for treating Batten disease, and more common conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases and c...
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Food as Medicine: Nutrition and Global Health from 2014-10-30T00:00
In the second of a two-part series, experts look at the links between health and nutrition. They examine everything from how nutrition impacts hospital stays, to cancer and aging, to developing foo...
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Micronutrients: Supplementation, Fortification, and Beyond from 2014-10-23T00:00
In this first of a two-part series, experts from various sectors explore the available options to reduce"hidden hunger"micronutrient deficiencies in a population. In this podcast series, the many ...
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Clean Energy Inspired by Nature: Artificial Leaves from 2014-08-17T00:00
A young chemist discusses his goal of producing usable clean energy by artificially mimicking the process of photosynthesis. As a Ph.D. student at SUNY Stonybrook, Huafeng Huang (aka Wolf) is usin...
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Making Connections with Conservation Biology from 2014-08-15T00:00
Three budding biologists and their teacher discuss the vital work of conservation biology and how students are making important contributions to the field. Biologist Oscar Pineda and students Ines...
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Fighting Food Waste with Creativity from 2014-08-13T00:00
Designer Josh Treuhaft discusses the issue of food waste and his creative approach to combating the problem. A whopping 40% of the food produced in the United States goes uneaten, which means we'r...
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Bronx River Alliance: Restoring Nature in the City from 2014-08-02T00:00
By inviting the public to enjoy the Bronx River, the Bronx River Alliance is creating sustainability enthusiasts and improving the local ecosystem for both humans and wildlife.
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The Synapse Project: Inspiring the Future of Neuroscience from 2014-07-15T00:00
High school student Grace Greenwald connects her peers with world class neuroscientists and mentorship. At the age of 15, Grace came up against a lack of resources to help high school students exp...
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Alzheimer's Disease: Prospects for a Cure from 2014-06-30T00:00
A diverse panel of leading experts discusses innovative efforts to develop an effective treatment for Alzheimer's Disease. The search for a treatment for Alzheimer's Disease becomes increasingly u...
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Nutrition and Early Childhood Development from 2014-06-27T00:00
Experts discuss the merits of integrating nutrition and early childhood development interventions to nurture the physical and psychological health of underprivileged children. Almost a quarter of ...
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The Problem with Protein from 2014-05-29T00:00
Protein is one of the most important nutrients in our diet, but providing an adequate and equitable supply of it to people around the world remains a vexing problem. Population growth and changes ...
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A Research Agenda for Nutrition Science: Activating the Agenda from 2014-05-08T00:00
The third podcast in our series on the Research Agenda for Nutrition Science focuses on implementation. Creating the agenda was a great first step, but effectively activating it is just as complex...
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A Research Agenda for Nutrition Science: Mobilizing the Community from 2014-04-28T00:00
Part two of our podcast series on the nutrition research agenda addresses the importance, as well as the challenge, of tackling global nutrition needs in a coordinated, multisectoral way. Experts ...
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A Research Agenda for Nutrition Science: Why and How? from 2014-04-24T00:00
The first of two podcasts on the development of a global agenda for nutrition research. What, how and why we eat is a broad and complex issue touching on almost every discipline of the sciences, s...
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Engineering Sustainable Futures from 2014-02-13T00:00
Engineering students in the Projects for Underserved Communities program at UT Austin are proving you're never too young to make a difference by putting science to good use. Emily Lamon and Ashwin...
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Wizard and Orc Debate Climate Science and Middle Earth Warming from 2014-01-16T00:00
Tolkien wizard Radagast the Brown, a.k.a. climate scientist Dr. Dan Lunt, faces an angry Uruk-hai climate change denialist in a"debate"about the validity of climate science and Middle Earth warming...
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Hats Off to Bacteria! from 2013-12-12T00:00
In this excerpted coverage from our live event, a panel of experts discusses our relationship with our microbiota from research and medical perspectives. Dr. Martin Blaser, Director of the Human M...
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Your Brain: The Final Frontier from 2013-11-21T00:00
Blavatnik Award winning scientist Dr. Jonathan Fisher discusses the power of various visualization techniques in researching and educating about the brain. Dr. Fisher is the Founder and Director o...
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Can We Feed the Planet? from 2013-10-12T00:00
Author Alan Weisman shares insights from his latest book, Countdown: Our Last, Best Hope for a Future on Earth? Can we feed a human population headed toward 11 billion, and still leave enough for...
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Making (and Learning) History! from 2013-09-28T00:00
A historian and a young scientist discuss the rewards and importance of learning about the history of science. Dr. Carol Moberg, historian of science and Senior Research Associate at The Rockefell...
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The Science of Moral Decisions from 2013-09-14T00:00
Social psychologist Dr. Piercarlo Valdesolo discusses his work studying moral decision-making processes in the lab. Dr. Piercarlo Valdesolo, Director of the Moral Emotions and Trust Lab at Claremo...
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Art and Evidence: Scientific Images from 2013-08-23T00:00
Scientific images are often beautiful, captivating both for their aesthetic value and the concepts they represent. Dr. Mark Siddall, curator of the Museum of Natural History's exhibition, Picturin...
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Greed: Hormones and Moral Behavior from 2013-07-26T00:00
As part of our Science and the Seven Deadly Sins series, Dr. Paul Zak discusses his work studying the relation of hormones to human behavior. Specifically, his research focuses on oxytocin's role i...
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A Thought for Food: Eating Animals from 2013-07-12T00:00
The final installment of our step-by-step analysis of the cheeseburger culminates in a question that’s both very simple and tremendously complex should we eat meat? This episode features visits to...
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A Thought for Food: The Best Thing Ever from 2013-07-05T00:00
In this installment of A Thought for Food's consideration of the cheeseburger, we analyze the king of side dishes, the French fry. This episode features conversations with Maudene Nelson of Columb...
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A Thought for Food: Veg Everlasting from 2013-06-28T00:00
The fourth installment of our systematic breakdown of a cheeseburger deals with ketchup and pickles, two attempts to give vegetables the power to defy time. This episode features a visit to The Pi...
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A Thought for Food: Bad Milk Gone Good from 2013-06-20T00:00
For the third installment of our dissection of the humble cheeseburger, A Thought for Food considers a Paleolithic super food that’s still popular worldwide cheese. This episode features a visit t...
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A Thought for Food: Going to Seed from 2013-06-14T00:00
The second installment of A Thought for Food’s systematic analysis of America's sandwich, the cheeseburger, looks at bread one of the strangest and most interesting products humanity has ever inven...
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A Thought for Food: Meet the Meat from 2013-06-07T00:00
How did the hamburger become a staple American food? A Thought for Food considers the science and history of the key ingredient, beef. Season 2 of A Thought for Food will examine the components of...
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Prioritizing Health Disparities in Medical Education to Improve Care from 2013-05-31T00:00
Experts discuss how medical schools can reduce health disparities by promoting more diversity in healthcare professions, equipping doctors with tools to serve underrepresented groups, and reaching ...
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Envy: The Cutthroat Side of Science from 2013-05-16T00:00
Experts discuss the pressures that may lead scientists to misrepresent data and hinder the self-correcting mechanisms of science. This is excerpted coverage of our event, Envy: The Cutthroat Side ...
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Neuroscience, Prediction, and Law from 2013-04-26T00:00
Professor Owen Jones, Director of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Law and Neuroscience, and Dr. Kent Kiehl, professor of neuroscience and Executive Science Officer of the Mind Research...
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Diagnosing Urban Design from 2013-04-10T00:00
In this follow-up interview to our “Sloth: Is Your City Making You Fat?” event, Dr. Mariela Alfonzo, a research fellow in urban and regional planning at NYU-Poly and founder of State of Place, disc...
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Digital Healthcare Technology Part 2: Take One App a Day with Food from 2013-03-20T00:00
Dr. Robert Kaplan, Director of the National Institutes of Health Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, and Dr. Barbara Barry, research scientist with the Northeastern University Relati...
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Digital Healthcare Technology Part 1: Virtual Patients, AI Doctors, and Beyond from 2013-03-14T00:00
Dr. Joseph Kvedar, Founder and Director of the Center for Connected Health, Dr. Martin Kohn, Chief Medical Scientist for Health Care Delivery at IBM Research, and Dr. Marc Triola, Associate Dean fo...
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Medicine’s Missing Half: How Withholding Clinical Trials Degrades the Evidence Base from 2013-03-01T00:00
Dr. Ben Goldacre, author of Bad Pharma: How Drug Companies Mislead Doctors and Harm Patients, discusses the pervasive bias in reporting clinical trials of medications. He calls for all trials to b...
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Lab Bench Meets Federal Bench: The Supreme Court and Stem Cell Research from 2013-02-15T00:00
The Supreme Court recently refused to hear a case challenging federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. Dr. John Murray, a lawyer and geneticist, and Dr. Chris Henderson, scientific directo...
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Dinosaur Sex! from 2013-01-29T00:00
Brian Switek, a panelist at our upcoming Love and Lust in the Animal Kingdom event and author of My Beloved Brontosaurus, discusses what we know about dinosaur sex and how we know it. Brian will b...
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The Science of Sleep and Dreams from 2013-01-14T00:00
David Randall, author of the book Dreamland: Adventures in the Strange Science of Sleep, MIT neuroscientist Matt Wilson, PhD, and Harvard instructor of psychiatry Erin Wamsley, PhD, discuss the sci...
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Prideful Predictions? from 2012-12-21T00:00
This excerpt from our Pride: Flying Cars and Other Broken Promises event features biologist and professor Stuart Firestein considering pride and scientific predictions. Professor Firestein discusse...
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Wrath Goes Viral: Part 2 from 2012-12-05T00:00
In Part 2 of our podcast coverage of Wrath Goes Viral, the panelists discuss factors involved in preventing outbreaks from reaching pandemic scales. The SARS virus and SARS-like virus that appeared...
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Wrath Goes Viral: Part 1 from 2012-11-28T00:00
This is Part 1 of our podcast coverage of the event Wrath Goes Viral, the first in our Science and the Seven Deadly Sins series. In this first section, the panel considers the evolution of viruses,...
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Dustyn's Robots from 2012-11-13T00:00
In this podcast, Dustyn Roberts discusses her work on the cutting edge of engineering. Her Sample Manipulation System, part of the Curiosity Mars Science Laboratory, is now helping to analyze soil ...
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Fractals: Art, Science, Math and Culture from 2012-10-19T00:00
In this podcast, art historian Nina Samuel, biologists Brian Enquist and James Brown, and ethnomathematician Ron Eglash discuss the prevalence and power of fractals from the perspectives of their v...
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Learning By Play from 2012-08-19T00:00
What does play have to do with learning? More than you may think. Today's kids are getting less playtime than previous generations, and that may have an impact on later learning development. Dr. Ka...
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A Thought for Food: How Do We Know What We Know? from 2012-08-07T00:00
Nutrition is notoriously tricky to get a handle on, with conflicting reports and unsubstantiated fads all over the place. So why can't science get to the bottom of what's right and right for you? F...
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A Thought for Food: Rock Steady from 2012-07-23T00:00
Salt is one of the most important and versatile ingredients in foods around the world. We like it, we need it, but are we getting too much of it these days? Get the big picture on this unique compo...
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The Science of Local Food from 2012-07-12T00:00
Locavorism is all the rage these days, but does science back it up? Is local food more nutritious? Can it improve our environment? And does it even taste better? This June, we invited a panel of ex...
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A Thought for Food: Sugar in the Morning... from 2012-06-27T00:00
The battle of wills to resist the last cupcake isn't the only one being waged over sugar. In fact, sugar or fructose to be more precise is one of the most hotly contested subjects in the world of n...
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Getting Behind the Resveratrol Hype from 2012-06-12T00:00
A few years ago, Resveratrol a compound found in red wine and dark chocolate, among other foods made a splash in the news as an anti-aging wonder and was soon after seized upon by marketers. But th...
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A Thought for Food: Fat Lot of Good from 2012-06-04T00:00
Trans fat, saturated fat, hydrogenated oil such terms are plastered on food labels across the country. But what do any of them really mean? Find out all about fat in this episode of our nutrition s...
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A Thought for Food: Fire in Your Belly from 2012-05-09T00:00
Though fat and sugar are often seen as the bad guys in the world of nutrients, the truth is our body needs them to survive. Begin to explore those most maligned compounds in the third edition of ou...
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The Mighty Oysters of New York Harbor from 2012-05-03T00:00
Oysters once more abundant in New York Harbor than anywhere else in the world fell victim to over-harvesting and pollution. But today, thanks to the efforts of a few key groups like the NY Harbor S...
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Junior Roboticists Take on a Food Challenge from 2012-04-10T00:00
This March, 17 middle-school teams descended on the Academy for the 2nd Annual FIRST LEGO League Robotics Scrimmage. Find out what went down this year, as teams turned their sights to food safety. ...
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Unraveling the Obesity-Cancer Connection from 2012-03-26T00:00
You've heard it once, you've heard it a thousand times: the U.S. has a big problem with obesity. But did you know that there are demonstrated links between obesity and all kinds of serious health p...
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Science Stories Ep. 2: Trials&Terrors of High School Bio from 2012-03-16T00:00
Author, storyteller, and teacher Matthew Dicks tells the story of his high-school arch nemesis, a biology teacher known as"Bunhead,"in part two of our science-storytelling podcast series. You can ...
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Science Stories Ep. 1: Have Lobster, Will Travel from 2012-03-08T00:00
Kelly Vaughan isn't your average middle school science teacher. She's willing to go out on a limb to engage her students—even if that means wrangling crustaceans now and then. She recounted her sto...
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A Thought for Food: Tiny Amounts from 2012-02-27T00:00
Scurvy was once the scourge of the seven seas, but it turned out to have a simple solution: Vitamin C. In the second installment of our nutrition series, learn all about the power of vitamins, mine...
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A Thought for Food: My Dinner with My Dinner from 2012-02-13T00:00
How do we know what's really good for us in an age of information overload? The first installment in our new podcast series on nutrition follows the journey of food from the table through the diges...
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Matchmaking in the Digital Age from 2012-01-18T00:00
As internet dating gains popularity, millions of singles are turning over large amounts of personal data to computers in the hopes that an algorithm will find them the perfect mate. OK Cupid's data...
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Virtual Humanity - Part 2 from 2011-12-25T00:00
In the world of online gaming, natural reality often blends and blurs with virtual reality. This November, anthropologist Thomas Malaby and game designer Lee T. Guzofski spoke at the Academy on"The...
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Virtual Humanity - Part 1 from 2011-12-14T00:00
In the world of online gaming, natural reality often blends and blurs with virtual reality. This November, anthropologist Thomas Malaby and game designer Lee T. Guzofski spoke at the Academy on"The...
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What Your Brain Can Tell You About Learning from 2011-11-21T00:00
Cognitive neuroscientists are discovering new insights into how our brains learn all the time, but lab research doesn't always translate to real world of education. S and organizers of the Academy'...
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Now Screening: Life in the Lab from 2011-10-11T00:00
As a medium, film has the power to bring us into the inner world of science, breaking down misconceptions by creating an alternative narrative. Alexis Gambis, founder of the Imagine Science Film Fe...
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Micronutrients Without Borders from 2011-09-22T00:00
This special podcast looks at the problem of folic acid delivery to women in the developing world, an issue the Academy's first annual Scientists Without Borders Nutrition Prize looked to solve. T...
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Healthy Hearts: Fighting an Epidemic from 2011-09-02T00:00
Heart disease is the leading death for Americans today. In this special edition of the Science Physician-in-Chief of the Mount Sinai Medical Center, director of the Wiener Cardiovascular Institute...
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Experimenting with Summer Science Ed from 2011-08-26T00:00
This year, the Academy launched its new"Summer Matters"mentoring program, which paired grad students with primary school kids for a hands-on brand of science-ed over the summer. S that is, Science,...
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Exploring the Universe with Brian Cox from 2011-08-02T00:00
Physicist Brian Cox talks about his new TV show Wonders of the Universe and the future of physics as the search for the Higgs Boson heats up at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. You can download the f...
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The Sustainable City: Farming Upwards from 2011-07-18T00:00
Professor Dickson Despommier talks to Science and the City about the city, climate change and how his"big idea", the Vertical Farm, is becoming a reality.
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An Alternative Fuel Future? from 2011-06-27T00:00
Two researchers talk to Science and the City about petroleum dependence and the future of the automobile in the 21st century - from the new electric car to advanced biofuels. In episode of our pod...
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Improv for Scientists from 2011-06-10T00:00
Actor/director Alan Alda talks to us about problems in science communication today and why improv yes, improv can help scientists connect better with their audience. Physicist and World Science Fes...
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On the Cutting Edge of Autism Research from 2011-05-27T00:00
Two autism researchers offer a behind-the-scenes look at novel technologies and treatments that could redefine how we understand this developmental disorder. This podcast is produced in conjunctio...
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Behind the Scenes with Cancer's Biographer from 2011-05-02T00:00
Oncologist and acclaimed author Siddhartha Mukherjee takes us on a journey through the long and complex history of cancer, and discusses what it took to bring his Pulitzer Prize winning book, The E...
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The Diabetes-Gum Disease Connection from 2011-04-14T00:00
Good oral hygiene helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease, but the health of your mouth may have a big impact on the rest of your body too especially if you have diabetes. Find out more in this s...
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The Sci/Tech Kitchen from 2011-04-05T00:00
Scientist and award-winning chef Nathan Myhrvold came to the Academy this March as part of a whirlwind tour for his much anticipated new cookbook Modernist Cuisine: The Art and Science of Cooking. ...
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Tales from the Brain from 2011-03-18T00:00
Drawing on strange and thought-provoking case studies, eminent neurologist V. S. Ramachandran offers unprecedented insight into the evolution of the uniquely human brain in his new book, The Tell-T...
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Are You What You Eat? from 2011-02-18T00:00
Harvard science historian Steven Shapin discusses the history of food science and the human view of nutrition from dietetics to modern moderation in this podcast presented by The Sackler Institute ...
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Your Brain, Now in Technicolor from 2011-01-18T00:00
Carl Schoonover’s book Portraits of the Mind provides a stunning visual history of neuroscience through the ages, from the earliest, abstract concepts of the mind to modern-day, full-color imagery....
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This is Your Brain on Tech from 2010-12-03T00:00
Nicholas Carr, author of The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains, presents a case for stepping away from your computer, now and then, if you can.
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Science as a Modern Creation Story from 2010-10-29T00:00
History professor David Christian's riveting account of the known world is acclaimed for synthesizing the history of everything, including the sciences, into one framework. So says Bill Gates. See ...
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What's So Personal about Personalized Medicine? from 2010-09-24T00:00
Three experts who spoke at a recent Academy conference discuss what personalized medicine is, the technology behind it, and how it will change the patient's experience. This podcast is part of NYA...
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What Makes Us Wise? from 2010-09-10T00:00
Can we all be wise old owls? Science journalist Stephen Hall and neuroscientist Andre Fenton dissect what we call wisdom, from the neurons in our brain, to the social constructs behind it.
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Better Brains from 2010-08-27T00:00
Neuroscientist Richard Restak thinks with the right mental exercises, our brains can be much better. Today he teams with writer Susan Orlean to talk about our brainy potential.
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How Prosperity Evolves from 2010-08-13T00:00
With our economy a shambles and our environment threatened, is there any reason to be optimistic about the future? Matt Ridley says there's scientific proof to say we should be.
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Oxidative Stress from 2010-07-30T00:00
Foods high in antioxidants are believed to fight oxidative stress. But what is oxidative stress? Two scientists from a recent NYAS conference break it down and discuss whether antioxidants have sup...
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Moon, Mars, and Beyond from 2010-07-16T00:00
Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts the 2010 Isaac Asimov debate at the Hayden Planetarium. He and five panelists debate whether NASA should bother going back to the moon, or just focus on Mars instead.
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What's that Smell? from 2010-07-02T00:00
Biologist Stewart Firestein and world-renowned perfumer Christophe Laudamiel team up to tackle the science of smell.
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The Secret Lives of Bees from 2010-06-18T00:00
New York City is home to more than 200 species of bees, and only one makes honey. Learn about them all from the experts, and hear about the Great Pollinator Project.
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Between Earth and Sky from 2010-06-04T00:00
Forest ecologist Nalini Nadkarni, the Queen of the Forest Canopy, explains what 30 years of exploration have taught her about the intimate connection between humans and trees.
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What Time Is It? from 2010-05-21T00:00
Famed screenwriter Charlie Kaufman and theoretical physicist Brian Greene dissect time as we know it. What is the smallest unit of time, and what does it look like? For starters, you should stop lo...
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Why Him, Why Her? from 2010-05-14T00:00
What attracts us to a mate? Is"chemistry"really to blame for love at first sight? Biological anthropologist Helen Fisher explains the science behind our mating preferences.
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How the Universe Got Its Spots from 2010-05-07T00:00
Physicist Janna Levin and artist Laurie Anderson (NASA's first artist in residence) tackle the origins of our universe.
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Adventures in Taxidermy from 2010-04-30T00:00
Writer Melissa Milgrom has a thing for stuffed animals, and we're not talking about your child's teddy bears. She's the author of Still Life and she explains the science of taxidermy.
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Why Humans Have Sex from 2010-04-23T00:00
Evolutionary psychologist David Buss explains the mating rituals and patterns of our quirky species. We might not have colorful peacock tails, but we've got some fancy strategies of our own to make...
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Does Chaos Have Meaning? from 2010-04-16T00:00
Award-winning filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and astrophysicist Piet Hut discuss what chaos is and what it means when it comes to the universe.
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Adventures with Sea Monsters from 2010-04-09T00:00
Eugenie Clark (aka the Shark Lady), recounts her more than 60 years as an ichthyologist. This week, she delves into some of the most extreme sea 'monsters' she's ever seen, like a giant 6-foot crab...
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More than a Yogurt Cup from 2010-04-02T00:00
Delve into the world of prebiotic and probiotic science. We talk to three people in the field and learn why keeping the good microbes in our bodies happy means a lot for health.
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Go Green Ideas from 2010-03-26T00:00
We visit the Go Green Expo and look at five interesting ways for city slickers to be eco-friendly.
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Hypermusic: Ascension from 2010-03-19T00:00
Harvard physicist Lisa Randall teamed with composer Hector Parra and visual artist Matthew Ritchie to produce an opera based on modern theoretical physics. They performed last week at the Guggenhei...
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Meditating Health from 2010-03-12T00:00
Can meditation have long-term beneficial effects on the plasticity of our brains? Bon meditation practitioner Alejandro Chaoul and oncologist Lorenzo Cohen evaluate the healing potential of meditat...
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Where the Grizzly Bears Go from 2010-03-04T00:00
Grizzly bears are showing up in an area of northern Manitoba where they've never been seen before. It's also an area inhabited by polar bears. Science and the City talks to the AMNH's Robert Rockwe...
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What to Eat from 2010-02-25T00:00
NYU's food guru Marion Nestle gives you a lesson in decoding food labels, holding big food corporations accountable, and choosing food wisely. She spoke as part of Science and the City's Girls Nigh...
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Extreme Fear from 2010-02-19T00:00
Science journalist and adventure-seeker Jeff Wise talks about his new book Extreme Fear: The Science of Your Mind in Danger.
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Circadian Science from 2010-02-12T00:00
Our circadian rhythms control everything from when we sleep and wake, to when we get hungry. Learn about what (literally) makes us tick, and hear about Carla Green's research into a circadian gene ...
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Advances in Autism from 2010-02-05T00:00
We talk to two scientists at Hunter College who research different aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD). Jason Dictenberg studies synapses in our brain, and Michael Siller looks at play-based t...
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ADHD and the Brain from 2010-01-29T00:00
Neuropsychologist Jeffrey Halperin is using behavioral therapy on preschoolers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He hopes to train their brains to develop in new ways and if eff...
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The Silk Road from 2010-01-22T00:00
Take an anthropological tour of the Silk Road exhibit at the AMNH with its curator, Mark Norell. The 4,600-mile trail was the most important trade route in the Eastern world for more than 3,000 years.
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Feeling the Light from 2010-01-15T00:00
Researchers at Harvard have discovered why the headaches of some migraine sufferers worsen when the person is exposed to light. Rami Burstein, the study's senior author, explains what's happening i...
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The Science of Love and Whom We Choose from 2010-01-07T00:00
Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist and chief scientific adviser for Chemistry.com, delves into the science of why we lust for some people and not for others. Fisher kicked off Science and th...
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The Science of Sushi from 2010-01-01T00:00
Danish biophysicist Ole Mouritsen also happens to be an expert on, and lover of sushi. This week, we talk to him about his new book, Sushi: Food for the Eye, the Body, and the Soul.
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No Small Matter from 2009-12-18T00:00
We sit down with science photographer Felice Frankel and nanotechnology pioneer and Harvard chemist George Whitesides to hear about their new book on nanoscience, No Small Matter.
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150 Years of the Origin of Species from 2009-12-11T00:00
Nobel Laureate and neurobiologist Gerald Edelman, psychologist Paul Ekman, and anthropologist Terrence Deacon tell us how Charles Darwin has influenced science and their personal careers.View the T...
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Climate Change in the City from 2009-12-04T00:00
According to the New York City Panel on Climate Change, global warming could have a big impact on the five boroughs. Three experts discuss the Panel's recent findings, and tell us what weather and ...
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Great Science Reads from 2009-11-27T00:00
Seven scientists and science-lovers Dean Kamen, Helen Fisher, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more recommend their favorite science books, fiction and non, for you to wrap up and gift for the holidays (or...
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The Man behind the Dioramas from 2009-11-20T00:00
Steve Quinn has crafted the dioramas at the American Museum of Natural History for more than 35 years. Hear how these amazing displays of art and science come together from the expert himself.
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MIT's Math Maze from 2009-11-13T00:00
Gioia De Cari went to MIT for her PhD in mathematics. What she, got in addition to a degree, was an unexpected experience and material for her latest solo play Truth Values: One Girl's Romp Through...
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Antioxidant Science from 2009-11-06T00:00
Foods high in antioxidants are believed to fight oxidative stress. But what is oxidative stress? Two scientists from a recent NYAS conference break it down and discuss whether antioxidants have sup...
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Extreme Mammals from 2009-10-30T00:00
Tour the AMNH's Extreme Mammals exhibition with its curator, John Flynn. Hear about mammals that lay eggs, wear armor, and sport headgear, just to name a few.
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The Greatest Show on Earth from 2009-10-22T00:00
Richard Dawkins launches his newest book in the third Science and the City Provocative Thinkers in Science event. He argues evolution is an indisputable fact, despite nearly half of Americans belie...
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Looking for the Key in P53 from 2009-10-16T00:00
Visit the lab of Hunter College's Jill Bargonetti, a biologist researching cancer. Her team studies P53, a natural tumor-suppressor protein found in our bodies with a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde person...
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Around the Americas from 2009-10-09T00:00
In a 13-month journey, this 64-foot sailboat called Ocean Watch is sailing around North and South America to raise awareness of how our oceans are changing, and conduct scientific experiments along...
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The End of Aging from 2009-10-01T00:00
Hear how Aubrey de Grey, a British biomedical gerontologist, thinks science can help extend our lives by decades. De Grey spoke as part of Science and the City's Fall Provocative Thinkers series.
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Diabetes Epidemic? from 2009-09-25T00:00
One in every 13 Americans has diabetes. And ethnic minorities have a much higher incidence of Type 2 diabetes. Learn about the challenges, and some possible solutions from three experts who spoke a...
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The New Executive Brain from 2009-09-17T00:00
Hear how your executive brain makes decisions from Elkhonon Goldberg, the first speaker in Science and the City's Provocative Thinkers in Science series.
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Metal Origami from 2009-09-11T00:00
Go behind the scenes at Milgo Bufkin, a company using cutting edge technology and mathematics to create art and architecture from metal. The famous NYC 'Love' sculpture? They made it happen.
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The Tangled Bank from 2009-09-03T00:00
Science and the City chats with science writer Carl Zimmer about his newest book on evolution. Hear what's changed since Darwin.
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Twisted Molecules from 2009-08-28T00:00
Kent Kirshenbaum, an NYU chemistry professor, explains his team's recent discovery of how to make molecules with a twist - these molecules can fold in to twisted helical shapes that can accelerate ...
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The Buzz About Bees from 2009-08-14T00:00
New York City is home to more than 200 species of bees, and only one makes honey. Learn about them and all the others from the experts, and hear about the Great Pollinator Project.
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DNA Barcoding Plants from 2009-08-07T00:00
Damon Little, assistant curator of bioinformatics at the New York Botanical Garden, describes the recent agreement by scientists on a universal DNA barcode marker for plants.
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Rocket Park from 2009-07-31T00:00
Over a round of astrophysics mini-golf, learn what goes into creating a world-class science exhibit from Eric Siegel, Director of the NY Hall of Science, Lee Skolnick, the course’s architect, and p...
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Greening Columbia from 2009-07-24T00:00
In this podcast, Columbia University's Assistant VP of Environmental Stewardship, Nilda Mesa, talks about the process and challenges of greening up this local urban Ivy League.
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Cryogen-etics from 2009-07-17T00:00
The National Park Service is now giving all endangered species tissue samples it collects to the cryogenic frozen tissue lab at the AMNH. In this podcast, hear what liquid nitrogen, DNA, and threat...
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Seismic Climate Change from 2009-07-10T00:00
Seismic records from ocean wave patterns and iceberg behavior around the world are being analyzed for the first time. Geophysicist Rick Aster describes what his data can tell us about our warming p...
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Painting the Genome from 2009-07-02T00:00
Genetic research fuses with fine art when the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard brings Daniel Kohn, a Brooklyn-based painter, into their lab for a residency.
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From Animal to Person from 2009-06-26T00:00
In a re-broadcast from 2007, Daniel Dennett, philosopher and co-director of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University, describes the evolution of human culture, which he says is a"second...
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Bridging Science and the Humanities from 2009-06-18T00:00
The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner E.O. Wilson delivers his keynote address at Science and the City's symposium, The Two Cultures in the 21st Century, held in May.
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The ScentOpera from 2009-06-11T00:00
Smells and sounds collide for the world premiere of"Green Aria,"a synesthetic art and science fusion at the Guggenheim featuring two composers, a writer and a master perfumier. Podcast sponsored b...
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The Science of H1N1 from 2009-06-05T00:00
Top researchers offer an in-depth look at the science behind the global influenza outbreak, plus some of the work being done to keep us healthy.
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Inventing Scientists from 2009-05-29T00:00
Dean Kamen, one of the world's top inventors (think the Segway and portable dialysis machine), talks about his FIRST program designed to get high schoolers onto the path to become scientists during...
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Go Fly a Kite from 2009-05-22T00:00
Check out FlyNY, one of New York's kite flying showdowns, and the science, design, and history behind our earliest flying machines.
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Taking Science to Congress from 2009-05-15T00:00
Former Congressman John Porter offers concrete suggestions on how to get government thinking science, in one of the keynote lectures of our Two Cultures conference.
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The Sweetest Sounds: What is Music to Your Ears? from 2009-05-08T00:00
Perception expert Daniel Levitin joins Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash at our Science of Hearing event to explore our sense of hearing -- with a little musical accompaniment, of course.
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The Circuits of Life's Program from 2009-04-30T00:00
NYU scientist Richard Bonneau delves into the complex interactions in biological systems - using the genome as his map. Part of Science and the City's Spring events series.
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Go Green Solutions from 2009-04-24T00:00
We take you through NYC's Go Green Expo and find 5 easy ways for New Yorkers to green up.
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Back Me Up from 2009-04-17T00:00
Biologist Marie Filbin says new discoveries in spinal nerve regeneration are giving researchers hope in the race to cure spinal cord injuries.
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Teaching Robots to See from 2009-04-09T00:00
NYU computer scientist Yann LeCun looks to biological models to create vision systems, and artificial intelligence in machines. From the Science and the City Spring event series.
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Our Toxic World? from 2009-04-03T00:00
"Experimental Man"David Ewing Duncan and toxicologist Matt Bogdanffy delve into the dangers (and myths) of toxins in our everyday environment.
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From Planets to Plutoids from 2009-03-27T00:00
Six leading planetary scientists debate whether Pluto is a planet in a broadcast of the Hayden Planetarium's 2009 Isaac Asimov lecture.
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Naturally Obsessed from 2009-03-20T00:00
A look at Carole and Richard Rifkind's latest documentary film on life in a crystallography lab. Learn the science and meet the characters.
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Forget Me Not from 2009-03-13T00:00
Columbia University neurologist Scott Small uses fMRI imaging on mice to research our aging brains. Turns out, you've got some control over how sharp you stay.
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The Psychobiology of Genocide from 2009-03-06T00:00
A multidisciplinary panel examine the psychobiology of human aggression and genocide at a recent roundtable at the Philoctetes Center.
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Gold Medal Glory from 2009-02-27T00:00
When it comes to Olympic gold medal times, humans have been improving steadily over the past 100 years. But is there a limit to how good we can get? Learn about the technology, technique, and dopin...
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Test Your Tongue: The Science of Taste from 2009-02-19T00:00
Two taste gurus deconstruct our sense of taste in Science and the City's Science of the 5 Senses series -- from the molecules that give us flavor to the mystery of the fifth taste.
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An AMNH PhD? from 2009-02-13T00:00
Meet the first 5 students at the new graduate school at the American Museum of Natural History -- the first museum in America awarding PhDs. The American Museum of Natural History becomes the fir...
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Getting Cellular from 2009-02-06T00:00
A Nobel Laureate delves into what we know about our cells - from their 4.5 billion year history, to modern-day mutations, and protein zip codes (cellular love letters).
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Egg and Nest from 2009-01-30T00:00
Explore the Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology's extraordinary collection of eggs and nests with two scientists from the foundation and the photographer for their new book, Egg and Nest.
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See What You've Been Missing from 2009-01-22T00:00
There's a lot more to vision than first meets the eye. An ex-magician and cognitive neuroscientist team and tackle the science of sight in Science and the City's Science of the 5 Senses series.
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Playing Science from 2009-01-16T00:00
Take a look at the Ensemble Studio Theatre Sloan Project, which aims to bring science stories and playwrights together, and preview their science festival, on now.
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A Pianocktail, Anyone? from 2009-01-09T00:00
Take a tour of the Interactive Telecommunications Program's wacky and inventive Winter thesis show at NYU.
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Carl Sagan's Search for God from 2009-01-02T00:00
Hayden Planetarium director Tyson, Carl Sagan's widow, and Sagan's former colleague discuss the astrobiologist's perspective on science, the spiritual experience, and the search for God.
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Gifting Science from 2008-12-19T00:00
From eBay meteorites to DNA artwork, Science and the City gives you quirky science gift options for the holiday season.
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The Science of Smell from 2008-12-11T00:00
Two smell scientists tackle the biology, genetics, and psychology behind our noses in Science and the City's Science of the 5 Senses series.
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Genes and Jazz from 2008-12-05T00:00
A Nobel Laureate and his son, a jazz musician, team up to fuse art and science, (cancer cell biology and jazz), at the Guggenheim's Works and Process program. Multimedia: Video animations
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Science and Innovation Week: Innovation Models from 2008-12-03T00:00
Science and Innovation Week: Innovation Models
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Science and Innovation Week: Green Science from 2008-12-03T00:00
Science and Innovation Week: Green Science
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Science and Innovation Week: Education and Universities from 2008-12-03T00:00
Science and Innovation Week: Education and Universities
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Science and Innovation Week: Health and Medicine from 2008-12-03T00:00
Science and Innovation Week: Health and Medicine
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Fearful Brains in an Anxious World from 2008-11-21T00:00
An NYU neuroscientist reveals what his research tells us about how our brains process fear and anxiety. LeDoux was featured in the S
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Our Brain, the Kluge from 2008-11-06T00:00
Think you've got a supercomputer for a brain? Think again. An NYU psychologist argues we've got kluges for brains and evolution to blame. Marcus was part of the Science and the City Fall events sch...
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Hooked on a Feeling: The Science of Touch from 2008-11-04T00:00
A neurophysiologist and a filmmaker team up to talk about somatosensory research as part of the S
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Paraphilias: Does Sex Need Science? from 2008-10-31T00:00
Two psychiatrists, a philosopher, and an ex dominatrix debate the definition of paraphilias and discuss whether science has a place between the sheets.
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Science in Fiction on the Big Screen from 2008-10-24T00:00
The Imagine Science Film Festival kicks off with a discussion at the Academy on the key to making a successful science movie - without compromising the story or the science.
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The Science of Getting a Grip from 2008-10-10T00:00
Psychologist Ekman discusses how 40 hours of conversation with the Dalai Lama changed his views on our ability to be emotionally aware.
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The Neuroscience of Elections from 2008-10-06T00:00
Three NYU scientists describe some of the research into why we vote the way we do at a Science and the City Fall series event.
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The Time Paradox from 2008-10-02T00:00
A renowned psychologist describes how our individual perception of time shapes the choices we make at a Science and the City Fall series event.
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The LHC: Physics' New Golden Age from 2008-09-25T00:00
Nobel Laureate Frank Wilczek explains the Large Hadron Collider and its potential to revolutionize the field of physics at a Science and the City Fall event.
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New York's Paper Solutions from 2008-09-18T00:00
From your old magazines to a brand new recycled paper pizza box, we take a trip to Pratt Industry's Staten Island paper recycling facility to see how NYC's paper is reused. Multimedia: Slideshow
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Bat-tastic from 2008-09-12T00:00
Follow Paul Keim and his echolocator as he leads a fact-packed tour of Central Park's bat population. And no, they're not blind.
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Ferocious Beauty: Genome from 2008-09-05T00:00
Human genetics and multi-media dance meet onstage in this true fusion of art and science. Multimedia: Slideshow
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Fuel Cell Future from 2008-08-29T00:00
Get behind the wheel of some of the world's most advanced hydrogen-powered vehicles and learn about the technology, timeline, and real-life potential for H2.
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The Sex Lives of Animals from 2008-08-22T00:00
Think sex for animals is all about mating? You're wrong. Learn about the diversity and biology behind the sex lives of animals at the Museum of Sex's new exhibit.Warning: Explicit Content
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Back to Black from 2008-08-15T00:00
Go behind the scenes at the Guggenheim's"Imageless"exhibit, where one of Ad Reinhardt's black paintings gets some major laser restoration treatment. Multimedia: Slideshow
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Conserving Madagascar from 2008-08-08T00:00
A conservation biologist describes the unique animals and conservation programs in Madagascar while touring the new Bronx Zoo Madagascar exhibit. Multimedia: Slideshow
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What the Nose Knows from 2008-08-01T00:00
Learn about the science of smelling and scent and check out Gilbert's latest book. For more on the science of senses, check out Joanne Chen's The Taste of Sweet. Multimedia: Slideshow
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One Bryant Park from 2008-07-25T00:00
Take a tour of the new Bank of America building at One Bryant Park - now the greenest office tower in New York City, with a Platinum LEED ranking. The building's lead architect and mechanical engin...
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The Science Barge from 2008-07-25T00:00
Check out New York Sun Works' floating sustainable greenhouse, The Science Barge, and learn some ecological science and energy solutions for growing green in a concrete city.
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Experimental Cuisine Collective from 2008-07-18T00:00
Hear the story of the Experimental Cuisine Collective, a program created to make polymer science accessible to the average person. Multimedia: Slideshow
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Artscience: Creativity in the Post-Google Generation from 2008-07-11T00:00
Learn about new fusions of art and science, and the creation of a unique innovation space in Paris.
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Buckminster Fuller from 2008-07-03T00:00
Hear the story of one of the greatest innovators of the 20th century - the man behind the geodesic dome, Dymaxion Car and Dwelling Machine, and other inventive ideas. Multimedia: Slideshow, Video P...
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Science in the Middle East from 2008-06-20T00:00
A geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey discusses the challenges he's faced when doing science in the Middle East, and his research on the Dead Sea basin.Multimedia: Slideshow
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The Elegant Universe from 2008-06-13T00:00
A New York-based choreographer teams up with a composer and a leading theoretical physicist to produce a ballet based on The Elegant Universe, by Brian Greene. Multimedia: Slideshow
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Project Walkway from 2008-06-06T00:00
Eight teenage girls learn to mix technology with fashion at Eyebeam, a center for art and technology located in Manhattan. Hear their story of the Girls Eye View program, an experience which aims t...
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Mixing Science and Policy from 2008-05-23T00:00
Three experts in science and policy discuss their thoughts on the best way for scientists to communicate with governments, and vice versa, in the effort to create a more open and productive nationa...
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The Science of Scotch from 2008-05-20T00:00
Learn all that goes into making Scotland's traditional drink, which turns out to be a lot of culture, a bit of science, and just a pinch of art.
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The Science of Champagne from 2008-05-16T00:00
Gerard Liger-Belair has been studying the science of champagne bubbles for 10 years. Learn just how important bubbles are to the taste this celebratory drink - and find out the science behind it.
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Sundance-Sloan Film Awards from 2008-05-09T00:00
Meet the Sundance Institute's Sloan Fellowship winner and the 2008 Sundance-Sloan Grant recipient - two screenwriters with a serious science focus. Editor's Note: The Sundance Screenwriter's Lab wa...
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Food Foraging in Central Park from 2008-05-02T00:00
Join a New York naturalist as he leads a spring food foraging tour in Central Park. Learn the history, science, and folklore behind foraging for your own food. www.wildmanstevebrill.com.
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Distortions of Memory from 2008-04-25T00:00
Experts in language, literature, neuroscience, philosophy, and psychoanalysis discuss what is known about how we store and subsequently recall the past.
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Physics of the Impossible from 2008-04-18T00:00
The cofounder of string field theory offers a scientific exploration of the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel.
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Future of the Stockmarket from 2008-04-11T00:00
Investors, economists, and quantitative finance experts discuss how technological innovations have hastened the growth of the markets.
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The Origin of Brain Degenerative Disorders from 2008-04-04T00:00
A Mt. Sinai School of Medicine neuroscientist explains the morpho-molecular features that render certain neuronal populations of the brain vulnerable to degeneration.
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Your Inner Fish from 2008-03-28T00:00
The University of Chicago's Associate Dean of Organismal Biology and Anatomy speaks about his new book, which gives the 3.5 billion year history of the human body.
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The Rapidly Changing Climate System from 2008-03-21T00:00
A lead author with the Nobel Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change gives a global warming overview.
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The Neuroscience of Fair Play from 2008-03-14T00:00
The head of the Laboratory of Neurobiology and Behavior at Rockefeller University describes how ethics may be a hardwired function of the human brain.
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Biology of Freedom from 2008-03-07T00:00
Psychoanalysts and neuroscientists discuss the effect of the environment on brain activity and micro-anatomy.
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Science of Chocolate from 2008-02-29T00:00
A nutrition scientist from Tufts University gives an overview of the health benefits of chocolate. Sponsor: Chocolate Manufacturers Association
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A Life Decoded from 2008-02-22T00:00
The leader of the private-sector human genome project has published an autobiography.
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Fueling the Car of the Future from 2008-02-15T00:00
The Global Environment and Energy Correspondent for The Economist takes an up-close look at global warming, the auto industry, and government.
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Perception through the Five Senses from 2008-02-01T00:00
A perfumer, a chef, a neurologist, a sound engineer, and a painter discuss how we take in the world.
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The Mind of the Market from 2008-01-25T00:00
The author, publisher, and founder of the International Skeptics Society shares neuroeconomic insights into human behavior.
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Childhood Depression from 2008-01-18T00:00
An expert in childhood mood and anxiety disorders speaks at the 19th Annual New York City Mental Health Symposium.
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Life in the Valley of Death from 2008-01-11T00:00
Executive Director for Science and Exploration at the Wildlife Conservation Society based at the Bronx Zoo discusses his new book which details his efforts to create the world's largest tiger reser...
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The Science of Coffee from 2008-01-04T00:00
The Chairman of illycaffe S.p.A. discusses the chemistry and technology that produce a great cup of coffee.
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Blame It on My Genes! Behavioral Genetics and the Causes of Crime from 2007-06-14T00:00
The Columbia University psychiatrist, ethicist, and legal scholar Paul Appelbaum explores behavioral genetics and the causes of crime.
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Father of String Theory Muses on the Megaverse from 2006-04-14T00:00
In his new book, The Cosmic Landscape: String Theory and the Illusion of Intelligent Design, physicist and"Father of String Theory"Leonard Susskind aims to debunk what he calls the narrow 20th cent...
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