Best Scientifique Podcasts (2024)

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Tafan'Hay #2 - Hydrogeology 10:41

1y ago10:41

10:41

"Tafan'Hay" is a podcast recorded live with malagasy students and hosting young malagasy scientists from various background. For today's episode, we are discussing with Marcel Ravelojaona, an hydrogeologist who is driven by the desire to bring drinking water to the malagasy people in need. The Tafan'Hay serie is funded by the National Geographic So…

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Tafan'Hay #1 - Génie des Procédés 10:09

1+ y ago10:09

10:09

"Tafan'Hay" is a podcast recorded live with malagasy students and hosting young malagasy scientists from various background. For today's episode, we are discussing with Andry Ramiharisoa, a "soon-to-be" engineer from the Ecole Polytechnique Vontovorona Antananarivo. the Tafan'Hay serie is funded by the National Geographic Society.…

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How if i want to be a Primatologist? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #024 3:46

1+ y ago3:46

3:46

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 24th episode, Voninala is hosting Raharivololona Brigitte , a malagasy Primatologist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a Malagasy NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and is fu…

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How if i want to be a Paleontologist? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #023 6:04

1+ y ago6:04

6:04

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 23rd episode, Voninala is hosting Ranaivosoa Jean Freddy, a malagasy Primatologist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a Malagasy NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and is fund…

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How if i want to be a Paleontologist (part2)? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #022 8:34

1+ y ago8:34

8:34

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 22nd episode, Voninala is hosting Tolotra Niaina Ramihangihajason , a malagasy Micropaleontologist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a Malagasy NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and yo…

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How if i want to be an Agronomist (part 2) ? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #021 5:30

1+ y ago5:30

5:30

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 21st episode, Voninala is hosting Rasolofonirina Safidy Manankaja , a malagasy Agronomist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a Malagasy NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and …

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How if i want to be a Paleontologist (Part3)? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #019 8:06

1+ y ago8:06

8:06

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 19th episode, Voninala is hosting Tsiory Andrianavalona , a malagasy Paleontologist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a Malagasy NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and is fun…

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How if i want to be an Agronomist (part2)? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #018 6:19

1+ y ago6:19

6:19

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 18th episode, Voninala is hosting Tsiravanonja José Model , a malagasy Agronomist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and is funded b…

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How if i want to be a Theoretical Ecologist? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #017 8:42

1+ y ago8:42

8:42

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 17th episode, Voninala is hosting Tanjona Ramiadantsoa, a malagasy mathematician working on theoritical ecology. Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for k…

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How if i want to be a Volcanologist? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #016 10:14

1+ y ago10:14

10:14

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 16th, Voninala is hosting Kanto Rakotondravelo, a malagasy geoscientist working on volcanoes! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and …

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How if i want to be an agronomist? : fleeting glimpse with Feon'Hay #015 8:38

1+ y ago8:38

8:38

Feon'Hay highlights Malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this 15th episode, Voninala is hosting Jean Louis Randrianirina, a malagasy Agronomist ! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and is funded b…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Astrophysicienne" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #013 11:43

2y ago11:43

11:43

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this first episode, Voninala is hosting Zara Randriamanakoto, a malagasy Astrophysicist ! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and is funded…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Chercheur en Science du Bois" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #014 7:22

2y ago7:22

7:22

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this first episode, Voninala is hosting Tahina Ramananantoandro, a malagasy scientist working on how to value malagasy woods! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outrea…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Cartographe" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #012 8:00

2y ago8:00

8:00

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this first episode, Voninala is hosting Tinah Martin, a malagasy scientist who works on marine cartography! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and yo…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Ecologue" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #011 5:59

2y ago5:59

5:59

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this first episode, Voninala is hosting Onja Razafindratsima, a malagasy scientist who works on seed disperser species in Madagascar's forest! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM edu…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Ingénieur en Science des Matériaux" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #010 6:47

2y ago6:47

6:47

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this first episode, Voninala is hosting Barisoa Rafidison, a malagasy scientist working on Mechanical and Production! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for k…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Physicien" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #006 7:46

2y ago7:46

7:46

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this first episode, Voninala is hosting Tolotra Ramihangihajason, a malagasy scientist who's work apply Physic to Environmental research ! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM educati…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Botaniste" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #007 8:07

2y ago8:07

8:07

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this first episode, Voninala is hosting Rindra Harilanto, a malagasy Botanist ! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and is funded by Nation…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Herpétologue" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #008 10:02

2y ago10:02

10:02

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this first episode, Voninala is hosting Hajaniaina Rasoloarison, a malagasy scientist Herpetologist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, an…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Biochimiste" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #009 7:32

2y ago7:32

7:32

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this first episode, Voninala is hosting Liantsoa Rasoanaivo, a malagasy Biochemist! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids and youth, and is funded by Na…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Ornithologue" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #004 8:43

2y ago8:43

8:43

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this first episode, Voninala is hosting Stéphanie Razakaratrimo, a malagasy Ornithologist working on Madagascar's birds of prey! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and out…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Entomologiste" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #005 8:36

2y ago8:36

8:36

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this first episode, Voninala is hosting Irina Andrianavalona, a malagasy entomologist working on edible insects! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreach for kids a…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Paléontologue" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #002 8:30

2y ago8:30

8:30

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this second episode, Voninala is hosting Nadia Rasolofomanana, a malagasy paleontologist, working on Madagascar's subfossil! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreac…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Cétologue" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #003 9:23

2y ago9:23

9:23

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this first episode, Voninala is hosting Anjara Saloma, a malagasy Cetologist based in Nosy Be, and working on the majestic Humpback whales! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM educat…

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Ahoana izany hoe "Primatologue" izany? Henoy i Voninala anatin'ny Feon'Hay #001 11:15

2y ago11:15

11:15

Feon'Hay highlights malagasy scientists hosted by Voninala, a high school student, dreaming about a future career in STEM. For this first episode, Voninala is hosting Naina Rabemananjara, a malagasy primatologist working on Madagascar's iconic lemurs! Feon'Hay is produced by ExplorerHome Madagascar, a local NGO working on STEM education and outreac…

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Cafe Scientifique: "The Age of Radiance" 45:21

10y ago45:21

45:21

Craig Nelson, Author "The Age of Radiance: The Epic Rise and the Dramatic Fall of the Atomic Era" With a biographer's penchant for detail, author Craig Nelson will chronicle the historical figures of the atomic age, including its "Forgotten Women." His lecture will keep visitors guessing at every turn. Nelson is the author of "The Age of Radiance: …

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Cafe Scientifique Q&A: "The Age of Radiance" 23:23

10y ago23:23

23:23

This is the Q&A portion of Craig Nelson's talk, "The Age of Radiance." With a biographer's penchant for detail, author Craig Nelson will chronicle the historical figures of the atomic age, including its "Forgotten Women." His lecture will keep visitors guessing at every turn. Nelson is the author of "The Age of Radiance: The Epic Rise and Dramatic …

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Cafe Scientifique: "The Persistence of Memory: How Experience Changes the Brain" 1:01:35

10+ y ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Dr. Alison Barth Associate professor Carnegie Mellon University Department of Biological Science How do our experiences change us? How are memories stored and retrieved? Scientists believe the answers lie in how connections between neurons, called synapses, can be strengthened or weakened over time. The brain contains about 100 billion neurons and …

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Cafe Scientifique Q&A: "The Persistence of Memory: How Experience Changes the Brain" 51:14

10+ y ago51:14

51:14

This is the Q&A portion of Dr. Barth's presentation. Dr. Alison Barth Associate professor Carnegie Mellon University Department of Biological Science How do our experiences change us? How are memories stored and retrieved? Scientists believe the answers lie in how connections between neurons, called synapses, can be strengthened or weakened over ti…

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Cafe Scientifique: The Origin of Modern Birds 56:09

10+ y ago56:09

56:09

Matthew C. Lamanna, Ph.D. Assistant Curator Section of Vertebrate Paleontology Carnegie Museum of Natural History Birds are today's most diverse group of land-living backboned animals. They comprise more than 10,000 species. But their origins remain poorly understood. Lamanna's expeditions have unearthed dozens of exquisitely-preserved avian fossil…

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Cafe Scientifique Q&A: The Origin of Modern Birds 36:41

10+ y ago36:41

36:41

This is the Q&A portion of Matthew Lamanna's talk, The Origin of Modern Birds. Matthew C. Lamanna, Ph.D. Assistant Curator Section of Vertebrate Paleontology Carnegie Museum of Natural History Birds are today's most diverse group of land-living backboned animals. They comprise more than 10,000 species. But their origins remain poorly understood. La…

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Cafe Scientifique: "Why We Enjoy Fear" 42:31

10+ y ago42:31

42:31

Margee Kerr, "Scare-ologist" at ScareHouse Using her background in sociology, Margee Kerr will explain why we enjoy fear. She will focus on the biological, psychological, and sociological reasons we can, and do, enjoy thrilling and scary activities and material. From roller coasters and haunted attractions to scary movies and video games, her talk …

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Cafe Scientifique Q&A: "Why We Enjoy Fear" 49:33

10+ y ago49:33

49:33

This is the Q&A portion of Margee Kerr's talk. Margee Kerr, "Scare-ologist" at ScareHouse Using her background in sociology, Margee Kerr will explain why we enjoy fear. She will focus on the biological, psychological, and sociological reasons we can, and do, enjoy thrilling and scary activities and material. From roller coasters and haunted attract…

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Cafe Sci: "Ouch, Let Me See Where it Hurts" and "So, This is How We Learn" 43:59

10+ y ago43:59

43:59

In his first story, "Ouch! Let Me See Where It Hurts," Dr. Pollock will explore aspects of the basic biology of chronic pain and how in some cases, it arises from a dynamic interplay of the nervous system and the immune system. Along with his colleagues he has found that specially formulated nano-particles can be used to label immune cells that can…

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Cafe Sci Q&A: "Ouch, Let Me See Where it Hurts" and "So, This is How We Learn" 43:45

10+ y ago43:45

43:45

In his first story, "Ouch! Let Me See Where It Hurts," Dr. Pollock will explore aspects of the basic biology of chronic pain and how in some cases, it arises from a dynamic interplay of the nervous system and the immune system. Along with his colleagues he has found that specially formulated nano-particles can be used to label immune cells that can…

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SciTech Days: "Robots, 3D Printing, and More" 42:23

10+ y ago42:23

42:23

Jake Marsico, Master of Tangible Interaction Design Candidate at Carnegie Mellon University steps in to answer the questions, what is computational design and what is the CoDe Lab? What do craft, tectonics, aesthetics, interaction, and architecture techniques that navigate between digital and analog have in common? SciTech Days are a special kind o…

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Cafe Scientifique: "The Pulitzer Air Races: American Aviation and Speed Supremacy" 1:04:22

10+ y ago1:04:22

1:04:22

Amidst great fanfare, three American racing airplanes were shipped to France to fly in the prestigious Gordon Bennett Race in the fall of 1920. None completed a single lap of the race. American aviation plunged to a nadir. The Pulitzer Trophy Air Races, endowed by his sons in memory of publisher Joseph Pulitzer, lifted American aviation to the top.…

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Cafe Scientifique Q&A: "The Pulitzer Air Races: American Aviation and Speed Supremacy" 18:02

10+ y ago18:02

18:02

This is the Q&A portion of the talk with Michael Gough. Amidst great fanfare, three American racing airplanes were shipped to France to fly in the prestigious Gordon Bennett Race in the fall of 1920. None completed a single lap of the race. American aviation plunged to a nadir. The Pulitzer Trophy Air Races, endowed by his sons in memory of publish…

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SciTech Days: "A Personal Robot for a Better Quality of Life" 49:00

11y ago49:00

49:00

Anca Dragan Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute A unique aspect of the Quality of Life Technology Center (QoLT) Center is its strength in all the relevant disciplines, which include robotics, rehabilitation science, human computer interaction, geriatrics, social sciences, and health care policy. Through their people, QoLT is connected to some of the…

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Cafe Scientifique: "Eco-Inovation: Are We There Yet?" 53:15

11y ago53:15

53:15

Eric J. Beckman Chemical Engineering Department University of Pittsburgh Many consumers would agree that using truly environmentally friendly products is a good thing. However, having to wade through a sea of less-than-accurate "green" advertising claims as well as the perception that greener products don't work as well or are more expensive than t…

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Cafe Scientifique Q&A: "Eco-Inovation: Are We There Yet?" 1:00:40

11y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

This is the Q&A portion of the evening. *A correction from the Q&A: Zipcar's IPO was in April 2011. Zipcar common stock traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ZIP" until 14 March 2013, when Avis Budget Group acquired Zipcar for US$500 million in cash. Eric J. Beckman Chemical Engineering Department University of Pittsburgh Many consumers would a…

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SciTech Days: "Digital Dreaming" 14:57

11y ago14:57

14:57

Explore digital dreaming with Matt Stewart, who earned his master's degree from Carnegie Mellon University's Entertainment Technology Center (ETC). Learn about a graduate program that combines technology and fine arts to creates new processes, tools, and vision for storytelling and entertainment. During this workshop, Stewart will share his experie…

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Cafe Scientifique Q&A: "Health Care Revolutionized by the Digital Age" 54:17

11y ago54:17

54:17

This is the Q&A portion of the talk by Dr. Andrew Watson. Healthcare traces its roots back to around 400 BC and the era of Hippocrates, when doctors began realizing how face-to-face treatments could aid in healing. Through the evolution of healthcare we have gone from learning about basic circulation to the role of genetics. The march of time has s…

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Cafe Scientifique: "Health Care Revolutionized by the Digital Age" 1:06

11y ago1:06

1:06

Healthcare traces its roots back to around 400 BC and the era of Hippocrates, when doctors began realizing how face-to-face treatments could aid in healing. Through the evolution of healthcare we have gone from learning about basic circulation to the role of genetics. The march of time has seen the advent of ever more complicated surgeries, organ t…

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Cafe Scientifique: "Robot Futures" 51:11

11y ago51:11

51:11

Illah Reza Nourbakhsh The ambition of modern robotics goes beyond copying humans, beyond the effort to make walking, talking androids that are indistinguishable from people. Future robots will have superhuman abilities in both the physical and digital realms. They will be embedded in our physical spaces, with the ability to go where we cannot, and …

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Cafe Scientifique Q&A: "Robot Futures" 47:48

11y ago47:48

47:48

Illah Reza Nourbakhsh This is the Q&A portion of Dr. Nourbakhsh's presentation on 'Robot Futures'. The ambition of modern robotics goes beyond copying humans, beyond the effort to make walking, talking androids that are indistinguishable from people. Future robots will have superhuman abilities in both the physical and digital realms. They will be …

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Cafe Scientifique: "Bikes and Bodies" 38:11

11y ago38:11

38:11

Georgena Terry Founder, Terry Precision Bicycles for Women CEO, Heart of Steel Bicycles Have you ever ridden on a bike that just felt right – or that just felt wrong? At its heart, a bicycle frame is an exercise in trigonometry. As with dominoes, changing one element often has effects on the other elements. The body of the rider also has to fit int…

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Café Scientifique Q&A: "Bikes and Bodies" 47:57

11y ago47:57

47:57

This is the Q&A portion of Georgena Terry's talk, "Bikes and Bodies" Have you ever ridden on a bike that just felt right – or that just felt wrong? At its heart, a bicycle frame is an exercise in trigonometry. As with dominoes, changing one element often has effects on the other elements. The body of the rider also has to fit into the equation. The…

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Café Scientifique: "The Living Dead Brain" 56:05

11+ y ago56:05

56:05

"The Living Dead Brain: What human brains teach us about zombie minds" The realities of modern neuroscience once only existed in the imaginations of science fiction authors. Brain signals can control robotic arms or make music, viruses are being used to reprogram neurons to fire when exposed to light, and giant magnets are capable of visualizing ou…

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Café Scientifique Q&A: "The Living Dead Brain" 55:33

11+ y ago55:33

55:33

This is the Q&A portion of Dr. Timothy Verstynen's talk, "The Living Dead Brain: What human brains teach us about zombie minds" The realities of modern neuroscience once only existed in the imaginations of science fiction authors. Brain signals can control robotic arms or make music, viruses are being used to reprogram neurons to fire when exposed …

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