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Parkinson's, depression and the switch that might silence them - Andres Lozano
Deep brain stimulation is becoming very precise. This technique allows surgeons to place electrodes in almost any area of the brain, and turn them up…
21 hours ago
Harvey Milk's radical vision of equality - Lillian Faderman
Learn about the life and tragic death of gay rights pioneer Harvey Milk, California’s first openly gay public official.
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By 1973, Harvey Milk had alr…
21 hours ago
What do all languages have in common? - Cameron Morin
Dig into Noam Chomsky’s theory of universal grammar and decide: are there universal grammar rules and are they hardwired into our brains?
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Language i…
22 hours ago
The security delusion - Bruce Schneier
The feeling of security and the reality of security don't always match, says computer-security expert Bruce Schneier. In his talk, he explains why we…
22 hours ago
Saluting the world in peace - Jackie Jenkins
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Conflict and cultural clashes are a part of our global reality,…
22 hours ago
Mysteries of vernacular: Lady - Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel
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Why do we call women ladies? Well, etymologica…
23 hours ago
The chemistry of cookies - Stephanie Warren
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You stick cookie dough into an oven, and magically, you get a pl…
23 hours ago
The walk from "no" to "yes" - William Ury
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William Ury, author of "Getting to Yes," offers an elegant, simple (b…
23 hours ago
How much land does it take to power the world?
Explore the sustainability of fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy and how much space each of these power sources use.
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No matter how we…
1 day ago
How Two Decisions Brought Me to Olympic Glory - Steve Mesler
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From setback and injury to an Olympic gold medal -- see how conf…
1 day ago