Science (Video) Podcast
1) Targeting the MLL Complex in Leukemia
Scott A. Armstrong, M.D., Ph.D., of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, studies how certain aggressive forms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develop and survive. His work centers on a protein called men...Show More
2) The History of Food: The Universalization of Regional Food Practices
Stanley Chodorow, Emeritus Professor of History at UC San Diego, traces the evolution of food preservation, preparation, and production from ancient times to the modern era. He explores early methods ...Show More
3) From Labs to Lives: How Research Funding Solves Real-World Problems
UC Davis is a powerhouse for breakthroughs and impact. Our interdisciplinary research plays a vital role in building the region’s economy. Our research improves the quality of life of residents and co...Show More
4) CARTA: Is There a Point to Periods? The Evolutionary History of Menstruation and Implications of Women's Health with Deena Emera
Menstruation is the cyclical shedding of the endometrium triggered by falling progesterone levels. Menstruation is a rare trait found in less than 2% of mammals and likely evolved independently at lea...Show More
5) Cervical Cancer Prevention Innovation and Community Based Research
Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern, but innovative approaches and community-based research are transforming prevention efforts, particularly immigrant communities. With over 6...Show More
6) Al for Security Security for Al
How secure are computers and how does artificial intelligence impact security? In this program, Christopher Kruegel, professor of computer science at UC Santa Barbara, explores two key questions relat...Show More
7) Will Dam Removal Save Salmon on the Klamath River?
UC Davis researchers are exploring the effects of Klamath River dam removal on salmon populations and habitat restoration. Watch as we uncover the journey of salmon regaining access to 400 miles of hi...Show More
8) A Deep Look into Innovation and Equity in the AI Revolution
The AI revolution and other innovations are bolstering equitable, community-centered solutions to major societal issues from disease to wildfire, and technologies piloted at UC San Diego are laying th...Show More
9) CARTA: Lucy and Evolution of Hand Dexterity and Tool Use with Tracy Kivell
The discovery of Lucy in 1974 gave insight into early hominin body form but lacked hand bones. Subsequent findings revealed Australopithecus afarensis hand morphology. New discoveries and research sin...Show More
CARTA: Lucy and Evolution of Hand Dexterity and Tool Use with Tracy Kivell
19:37 | Aug 10th, 2024
10) CARTA: Lucy - Welcome and Opening Remarks
Lucy is one of the most famous fossils of all time. The discovery of this species had a major impact on the science of human origins and evolution. Why? What was that impact? The symposium speakers—ea...Show More