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The Future of Robotics with CJ Taylor - Science Like Me
November 25, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 13.5 MBWhen not teaching at the University of Pennsylvania, CJ Taylor is part of the Robotics team working on The Institute for Learning-Enabled Optimization at Scale (TILOS) at UC San Diego's Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute. He talks with Saura Naderi about his upbringing, his early interest in data science and his current position. He also talks about his involvement in projects that benefit the community. Series: "Science Like Me" [Science] [Show ID: 38501]
Honoring the Historic Contributions of Mayer Hall to the Field of Physics
November 24, 2022 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.04 MBThe American Physical Society has designated UC San Diego’s Mayer Hall as a historic site in recognition of research conducted by physicists Walter Kohn and Lu Jeu Sham on density functional theory. Their development of the "Kohn-Sham equation" inside Mayer Hall became the foundation for the computation of the material properties of electrons and nuclei. Understanding the electronic properties of complex systems is essential to the design and engineering of new materials and drugs. Kohn and P...
Autism and Gene Therapy with Alysson Muotri - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
November 23, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27.3 MBWhat is gene therapy and how does it relate to autism? Alysson Muotri, Ph.D., contextualizes the autism spectrum, defines gene therapy, shares how human stem cells can contribute to research, and lays out how gene therapy could be used in the future. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38387]
High Capacity Energy Efficient Interconnects for Data Centers with John Bowers
November 22, 2022 21:00 - 16 minutes - 7.96 MBJohn E. Bowers holds the UC Santa Barbara Fred Kavli Chair in Nanotechnology and is the Director of the Institute for Energy Efficiency and a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Bowers received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University and worked for AT&T Bell Laboratories and Honeywell before joining UC Santa Barbara. Dr. Bowers is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Inventors, a fellow of the IE...
Data Center Energy Savings in this Decade with Chris Cole
November 17, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 8.91 MBChris Cole is advising several companies including II-VI Inc. and Quintessent Inc., on advanced optical interfaces. Before, he was VP of Advanced Development, Finisar Corp. where he led the definition and development of 10 through 400 Gb/s optical interfaces for datacom and telecom applications. He delivered multiple generations of optical transceivers leading to ~$1billion of Finisar revenue. The 40G, 100G, 200G and 400G interfaces he defined and proposed for IEEE standardization constitute ...
Modeling Neurological Conditions Using Stem Cell-Derived Neurons: ApoE and APP in Alzheimer's Disease with Thomas C. Südhof - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022
November 16, 2022 21:00 - 55 minutes - 26.7 MBThomas C. Südhof, M.D., Stanford University, discusses facets of the fundamental cell biology of ApoE and APP analyzed in stem cell-derived human neurons. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38405]
Peak Human? Thoughts on the Evolution of Human Performance with 2022 Nierenberg Prize Winner Jesse Ausubel
November 15, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 25 MBEnvironmental scientist Jesse Ausubel, awarded the 2022 Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest, discusses whether the human species can continue to improve—much like cars, computers, or other technology—or whether our species has reached its peak. In a career spanning more than four decades, Ausubel has conceived, developed, and led numerous projects to observe and better understand the environment. This includes high-profile work on several major programs to survey and catalog ...
Stem Cell Science and the Genesis of New Therapeutic Strategies for Patients with Derrick Rossi - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022
November 11, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 26.7 MBDerrick J. Rossi, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Convelo Therapeutics has a long history of pioneering methods to make stem cell–based treatments for disease a reality. He shares stories of science making its way from the lab and into biotech with the intention of improving the lives of patients. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38404]
Deep Sea Collections: Public Engagement and Citizen Scientists with Greg Rouse - Exploring Ethics
November 09, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBEver wonder what lives in the deepest parts of the ocean? Curious how many species of fish swim under the waves? Collections like those at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) are a way for everyone to engage and understand the world underwater. Greg Rouse, curator of the Benthic Invertebrate Collection at SIO, shares how collections can effectively communicate with the public and make science accessible to all. He also discusses how programs like SeadragonSearch, a community-based r...
iPSC-Derived Brain Cancer Avatars: Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Therapeutic Discovery with Frank Furnari - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022
November 07, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 13.4 MBFrank Furnari, Ph.D., of UC San Diego, shares his work using stem cells as a vehicle to generate models of brain cancer. Focusing on glioblastoma, he explains how tumor avatars could lead to new therapies. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38514]
Coral Reefs and the Power of Adaptation to Climate Change
November 05, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MBScripps Institution of Oceanography marine biologist Stuart Sandin illuminates his work leading the 100 Island Challenge, a project that uses high tech ecological surveys to capture snapshots of coral reef ecosystems found in the tropical waters of the Pacific, Caribbean, and Indian oceans. His team uses large-area imaging and 3-D visualizations to make unprecedented detailed observations of how coral reefs are faring. While some reefs are struggling, others have been able to adapt in respons...
Age- and Mutation Profile-Specific Mechanisms of Pediatric Leukemia Initiation with Jeffrey Magee - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022
November 04, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 14.3 MBJeffrey Magee, M.D., Ph.D., of Washington University in St. Louis, discusses how mechanisms that regulate hematopoietic stem cells change with age and how this shapes the biology of pediatric leukemia. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38398]
Stem Cell Clinical Trials and New Therapies for Patients: Alpha Clinic Director's Panel - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022
November 01, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27.9 MBCIRM-funded Alpha Stem Cell Clinics are a network of California medical centers that specialize in delivering stem cell clinical trials to patients. Sandra Dillon shares how their work has impacted treatments for her rare cancer. Maria T. Millan, M.D., Mehrdad Abedi, M.D., Daniela A. Bota, M.D., Ph.D., Sheila Chari, Ph.D., Noah Federman, M.D., Catriona Jamieson, M.D., Ph.D., Sean Turbeville, Ph.D., and Leo D. Wang, M.D., Ph.D., discuss current clinical trials and the future of stem cell resea...
Development Renewal and Plasticity in Oral and Gastrointestinal Epithelia with Ophir Klein - Breaking News in Stem Cells
October 12, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 27.6 MBHow do epithelial stem cells enable renewal and regeneration of organs in adults? Ophir Klein, M.D., Ph.D., explains his research in stem cell-fueled tooth renewal and intestinal stem cells. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38318]
Local Communities Plan for Climate Resilience
September 28, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 26.8 MBCoastal regions are susceptible to a host of threats to the natural environment and our quality of life as a result of climate change. Our beaches and coastal bluffs are being eroded by ocean storms and sea level rise, ongoing drought leaves us vulnerable to wildfires and habitat and wildlife loss, and our dependence on water from distant sources puts us at risk for severe water restrictions. Although climate adaptation and resilience planning already are underway in many communities, the thr...
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with David Holway Oliver Ryder and Patricia Hunt
September 24, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBAs humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. David Holway addresses the challenges of emerging invasive species in our ecosystem. Oliver Ryder discusses the accelerated rate of loss of species due to human activities. Patricia Hunt talk...
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with Rob Knight Alice Gorman and Asher Rosinger
September 18, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 26.2 MBAs humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Rob Knight will talk about how all microbiomes that have been studies are impacted by human activity. Alice Goramn discusses how accumulating space debris surrounding our planet that may prev...
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with Walter Willett Jessica Thompson David Tilman
September 09, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBAs humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. Walter Willett will discuss how climate change is having devastating effects that will undermine our ability to feed the world’s growing population. Jessica Thompson talks about humans transf...
Carbon Capture and Storage: The What Why and When
August 29, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBAs part of the 2022 Carbon Sequestration Symposium at California State University, Bakersfield, Climate Now founder and host James Lawler moderates a panel discussion on how to capture and store carbon dioxide in order to meet climate action goals. The panelists are Ken Haney, California Resources Corporation Bakersfield, Lorelei Oviatt, director of Kern County Planning and Natural Resources and Sarah Saltzer, Managing Director for Stanford Center for Carbon Storage and the Stanford Carbon In...
Reconstruction of Neural Circuit by Human Neurons with Su-Chun Zhang - Breaking News in Stem Cells
August 27, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBSu-Chun Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., shares how neural transplantation cell therapies can be used to treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38203]
CARTA - Humans: The Planet Altering Apes - Questions Answers and Closing Remarks (Margaret Schoeninger)
August 26, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 35 MBThis CARTA public symposia addresses specific examples of how humans have drastically altered the planet. Acknowledged experts discuss clearly defined global-scale negative impacts on planet earth, our life support system (other than climate change, population growth and infectious diseases, which are well-known). Each talk succinctly describes a specific impact, the role that our species has played, and concludes with ongoing or potential approaches to mitigation. In the process, we come ful...
Design at Large: Future Prospects in Health Equity and Technological Innovations
August 25, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 26.6 MBThere is increasing awareness that health disparities are largely a result of the socioeconomic position in which you are born, the housing and neighborhood where you reside, and the accessibility of educational and job opportunities. These are known as the social and structural determinants of health. By the time a person arrives at a hospital, their health outcome or their chance of survival may have already been pre-determined. Can technological advances in health devices and health-care d...
Triton Talks: How Extinct Cats Help Explain the World
August 12, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 13 MBWhy does history keep repeating itself? And what can cats tell us about this? Ashley Poust, Ph.D., is a paleontology researcher at the San Diego Natural History Museum. He focuses on vertebrates and evolutionary biology and explains how the study of extinct cats, like the sabertooth, can help us reconstruct ancient environments, gain a better understanding of our origins, see deeper into life's processes, and at the highest level, have a new view of the world. Series: "Triton Talks" [Science...
A Closer Look at….Aging
August 05, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBWhat challenges does aging pose to individuals and society at large? What causes aging at the cellular and molecular level? What if we could trick stem cells into thinking they were young again? If so, could we leverage stem cells to help live longer, healthier lives? These are just some of the fascinating questions researchers are exploring in today's closer look at the aging process. Robert A.J. Signer, Ph.D., and Shiri Gur-Cohen, Ph.D., examine aging at the molecular and cellular level to ...
Design at Large: Climate Risk Reduction and Technology
August 02, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27.2 MBClimate change is an existential threat. The U.S. will face more frequent and extreme disasters in the coming years due to climate change. How can we harness the power of technology and indigenous knowledge to reduce risks to save lives and property, especially for the most vulnerable communities? This program looks at wildfires, one of California’s biggest climate threats, how to optimize the state for a transition to clean energy, and how we can be good stewards of our natural resources. Se...
Ocean Exploration to Inform Climate Solutions and Biodiversity Conservation
July 24, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 17.4 MBThe ocean is a critical component of climate solutions. Not only does the ocean have the potential to provide food security, but it can provide critical minerals for the energy transition, species with biopharmaceutical and biotechnology potential, a source of income through sustainable tourism, and innovation of renewable power technologies. Samantha Murray, Executive Director of the Marine Biodiversity and Conservation program at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, and Amanda Netburn, ...
CARTA - Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes - Large-scale Human Modification of the Planetary Microbiome with Rob Knight
July 22, 2022 21:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBThrough the Earth Microbiome Program and complementary efforts, we have sampled a broad range of microbiomes from across the planet. All microbiomes that have been studied are impacted by human activity — the effects of industrialization on the human microbiome are best characterized, but capture of animals in zoos, domestication, modification of soils through agricultural practices, and modification of freshwater and marine microbiomes have also all been well characterized. Indeed, the perva...
Climate Adaptation and Action – Lessons Learned from the State of California
July 18, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MBThe State of California has been steadfast in battling climate change and has passed several pieces of legislation including the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 which established a comprehensive program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from all sources throughout the state. California is at the forefront of working towards 100-percent renewable energy by 2045. Siva Gunda, the Vice Chair of the California Energy Commission, and Wade Crowfoot, the Secretary of California Natural Resource...
Carbon Dioxide at Scale: Working Fast for an Equitable Future
July 15, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBThe 2022 Carbon Sequestration Symposium at California State University, Bakersfield, focuses on engaging the community, industry, policymakers, and academia in the topic of carbon sequestration. According to several studies, Kern County has been identified as a prime location for the geological sequestration of carbon dioxide. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Roger Aines, Ph.D., and Kim Mayfield, Ph.D., discuss efforts underway to capture and store carbon dioxide as a viable option to...
Climate Action Regional Security and the Road to the Summit of the Americas
July 07, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBThe United States Southern Command's (USSOUTHCOM) is responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security cooperation for Central and South America, and the Caribbean. USSOUTHCOM is one of the eleven unified combatant commands in the Department of Defense. While regional security is an important aspect of its mission, climate change is having an affect on its area of responsibility. Climate change is impacting our national security and the security of our partners and alli...
The Journey of the Little Blue Penguins
July 04, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27.3 MBJoin Birch Aquarium’s Senior Director of Animal Care, Science and Conservation, Jenn Moffatt, for a first-hand account of how their new exhibit went from concept to reality. Get an inside look at the Little Blues’ journey, from the arrival of the birds from Australia, to a time lapse record of the construction of the penguin habitat over the last 9 months. Learn how the Birch husbandry team cares for these charismatic birds, Scripps researchers study penguins and how we’re working to establis...
CARTA - Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes - Accumulating Space Debris and the Risk of Kessler Syndrome with Alice Gorman
July 01, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 9.13 MBIn 1957, the USSR launched Sputnik 1, the first human object to leave Earth. In the 65 years since then the region of Earth orbit has become filled with satellites and space junk. The proliferation of debris has led to the prediction of Kessler Syndrome, a state where a never-ending cascade of collisions between orbital objects renders parts of space unusable for human purposes. However, there are many different ways to look at the space junk surrounding Earth. For example, it is also an arch...
The State of the Pacific Ocean: Climate Change and the Case for Expanded Hemispheric Cooperation
June 29, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBSpanning nearly 63 million square miles from California to China, the Pacific Ocean is by the far the largest of the world's ocean basins. The Pacific contains more than half of the free water on the planet and is the deepest ocean on Earth. Climate change impacts are being felt around the globe, but what do we do about it? Much of the ocean is still waiting to be explored, but human activities like industrial fishing, deep-sea mining, and fossil-fuel burning are changing it in significant wa...
Our Oceans: Key To Storing Carbon?
June 28, 2022 21:00 - 15 minutes - 7.46 MBUsing carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategies to mitigate climate change is a land-intensive endeavor. To capture one gigatonne of CO2 through direct air capture requires a facility & energy production footprint of at least hundreds, but potentially tens of thousands of square kilometers. To capture one gigatonne of CO2 via reforestation requires about 862,000 square kilometers of arable land (nearly the size of the Kalahari Desert). We currently release about 40 gigatonnes of CO2 into the at...
The Data Science Librarian: Steward of Information
June 27, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes - 8.35 MBData is everywhere but how can it be effectively harnessed to answer questions and guide meaningful research? Cue the data science librarian! With a skill set that includes sourcing and vetting data as well as the ethical implications, the librarian is a key resource to researchers and students alike. UC San Diego's Stephanie Labou shares what it is like to be one of the first data science librarians and how data is changing our world. Series: "Data Science Channel" [Science] [Show ID: 37196]
From First Gen Student to a Career in Structural Engineering with Gilberto Mosqueda
June 26, 2022 21:00 - 14 minutes - 7.07 MBGilberto Mosqueda, PhD, is a professor of structural engineering at UC San Diego. His work focuses on protecting buildings from earthquake damage. How did he find is way to such an interesting and rewarding career? A first gen college student, his parents instilled a strong work ethic and an understanding of the value of education. He shares how finding mentors and connecting with other students in STEM fields helped motivate him to pursue advanced degrees and a career focused on research and...
Teaching Data Science: Access Ethics and Inclusion
June 24, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 9.16 MBWho has access to data and what can be done with that data? Shannon Ellis, Ph.D., shares how she is training undergraduate students to be effective, inclusive and ethical data scientists. She discusses how data can be used, the limits of data science, and the barriers and biases that may shape data sets and potential conclusions. Series: "Data Science Channel" [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 37838]
Engineering on Tap: The Future of Engineering Education
June 23, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes - 24 MBWhat's the future of engineering education look like? This discussion by three engineers from UC Davis - Chancellor Gary May, Dean Richard Corsi, and Vice Provost Jean-Pierre Delplanque - focuses on the latest in educating the next generation of engineers. [Science] [Education] [Show ID: 38000]
Buried Treasure: Unearthing the Power of the Soil Carbon Bank
June 22, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 14.2 MBSoil - that mixture of degraded bedrock, decomposing organic matter, and microorganisms that nourish the root systems of plants and trees - holds 4x more carbon than vegetation. By changing how we manage our soils, we can increase the rate of CO2 trapping from the atmosphere into the soil carbon bank, while at the same time enhancing the agricultural productivity of a region. Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, Professor of Soil Biogeochemistry at University of California, Merced, is a global leader in...
CARTA - Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes - Loss of Species Loss of Genetic Variation and the Future of Earth’s Biota with Oliver Ryder
June 18, 2022 21:00 - 18 minutes - 8.32 MBWe are experiencing an accelerated rate of loss of species due to human activities. This anthropogenic phenomenon extends beyond extinction. It encompasses an expanded loss of biodiversity as the genetic diversity of species diminish, reducing gene pools to “gene puddles.” We know details of species extinctions events from the fossil record, historical record, and from ancient DNA studies, and that historical processes shape extinction risk. Habitat loss and changing eco-environmental conditi...
Understanding Human Pluripotent Stem Cell States and Their Applications with Thorold Theunissen - Breaking News in Stem Cells
June 15, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 28 MBThorold Theunissen, Ph.D., of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shares his work using naive stem cells to model trophoblast development. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 37674]
CARTA - Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes - Global Alteration of the Nitrogen Cycles by Humans with David Tilman
June 11, 2022 21:00 - 17 minutes - 7.88 MBHumans now annually add more biologically available nitrogen to the Earth’s land surfaces than do all natural processes. For 3 billion years, available nitrogen had been the major limiting currency for life on Earth. The recent human disruption of the global nitrogen cycle is causing major environmental harm, including water and air pollution, marine dead zones, 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and species extinctions. Three major ways to solve this nitrogen problem are: (1) much more ...
Triton Talks: Solving Our Plastic Problem With Algae
June 06, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBPlastic is everywhere. There are 17 trillion tons of the stuff on the planet. While plastic is convenient and cheap, it can take hundreds of years to decompose. Michael Burkart, Ph.D., professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UC San Diego, works on inventing new types of renewable, biodegradable plastic made from algae, including the world's first algae surfboard as well as flip flops and sneakers. Burkart is a founder and has an equity position in Algenesis Materials. Series: "Triton Talk...
Sea Urchins and Sea Slugs
June 03, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes - 24.1 MBAmazing new technologies in developmental biology and genetics research are allowing scientists to begin to answer long standing questions such as – how does a single fertilized egg cell transform into a complex animal? Why does the embryo of a marine organism like a sea slug develop differently from that of a sea urchin? Join Scripps Developmental Biologist Deirdre Lyons as she describes how she and her colleagues are pushing the limits of our knowledge to understand these intriguing questio...
Carbon Dioxide Removal
May 30, 2022 21:00 - 13 minutes - 6.63 MBIn order to reach global net-zero emissions by 2050, we must remove CO2 from the atmosphere as well as prevent further emissions. Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) can be accomplished naturally -- through forests, soil sequestration, or mineralization -- and technologically. In fact, we will need both natural and technological CDR methods to get to net-zero. So what methods exist that remove carbon from the atmosphere? What are their respective costs, how do they compare, and which are already on ...
Social Cost of Carbon
May 30, 2022 21:00 - 8 minutes - 4.36 MBClimate economists have created a value called the "social cost of carbon" in order to better understand the cost/benefit relationship of climate policies and regulations. The social cost of carbon is the cost to society from damages caused by a ton of CO2 emissions. This value is difficult to quantify, with factors such as future societal wealth and global climate damages (such as species extinction) that are impossible to know. Series: "Sustainable California" [Science] [Show ID: 38046]
CARTA - Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes - Sixth Mass Extinction the Tree of Life and the Future of Humanity with Gerardo Ceballos
May 28, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 13.4 MBWe are losing species much more rapidly now than in the last two million years! At this pace, we may lose a large proportion of vertebrates, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes, in the next two to three decades. Modern extinctions caused by human activities are higher than the normal or natural extinction rate which tells us that we may be causing a mass extinction. In the history of life on Earth, there have been five mass extinctions – episodes where large numbers of ...
Telling the Story of Science: Creatively Countering Environmental Despair - Exploring Ethics
May 26, 2022 21:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBThe field of performance studies is interested in not just performance but how it intertwines with social and cultural contexts. It sees value in taking a scholar practitioner approach. Monica Stufft, PhD, shares how she uses performance to tackle issues surrounding the climate crisis and science communication. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 37318]
CARTA - Humans: The Planet Altering Apes - Symposium Welcome and Opening Remarks (Ajit Varki)
May 23, 2022 21:00 - 6 minutes - 2.93 MBThis CARTA public symposia addresses specific examples of how humans have drastically altered the planet. Acknowledged experts will discuss clearly defined global-scale negative impacts on planet earth, our life support system (other than climate change, population growth and infectious diseases, which are well-known). Each talk succinctly describes a specific impact, the role that our species has played, and concludes with ongoing or potential approaches to mitigation. In the process, we ar...
CARTA - Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes - Human Transformation From Environmental Managers to Ecosystem Damagers with Jessica Thompson
May 23, 2022 21:00 - 20 minutes - 9.61 MBBeginning with Homo erectus at least a million years ago, hominins have used fire to engineer the world around them. The earliest uses of fire surely included cooking, changing the energy yields of foods. Such innovations altered the course of our evolution, facilitating the evolution of species that could adapt quickly using tools and social ingenuity. Within the last 200,000 years, hominins also used fire to change the material properties of stone, pigments, sap, and wood. While these chang...