University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. Sarah Wurz, University of the Witwatersrand, discusses the Klasies River site which was a favored home base for southern Cape humans between 120,000 and 2300 years ago.

Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34989]

A team of engineers at UC Berkeley and the Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) of The Claremont Colleges combined CRISPR with electronic transistors made from graphene to create a new hand-held device that can detect specific genetic mutations in a matter of minutes. The device, dubbed CRISPR-Chip, could be used to rapidly diagnose genetic diseases or to evaluate the accuracy of gene-editing techniques. The team used the device to identify genetic mutations in DNA samples from Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients. Series: "UC Berkeley News" [Show ID: 35130]

Deaths from drug overdose are greater than from car accidents or guns. Dr. Daniel Ciccarone, talks about the triple wave: opioids, heroin and fentanyl. This epidemic is the worst in decades and a comprehensive response is needed. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34791]

This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. Lyn Wadley, University of the Witwatersrand, explores when and how hominins in Africa developed fire technology.

Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34988]

Experts on immigration, national security and refugee movements engage in a debate about the U.S. immigration system, the values and interests it serves and the impact of immigration on the nation. The debate features Mark Krikorian, Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies, and Rubén Rumbaut, Distinguished Professor of Sociology at UC Irvine. The moderator is Donald Kerwin, Jr., Director of the Center for Migration Studies of New York. Series: "Voices" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35057]

This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. Yonas Beyene, Association for Research and Conservation of Culture; French Center for Ethiopian Studies,

discusses the archaeology of Konso-Gardula. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34984]

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, first unveiled Salto’s high-flying capabilities in 2016. Now, they’ve equipped the robot with a slew of new skills, giving it the ability to bounce in place like a pogo stick and jump through obstacle courses like an agility dog. Salto can even take short jaunts around campus, powered by a radio controller. Series: "UC Berkeley News" [Show ID: 35131]

Five leaders from the world of impact investing who focus on early stage ventures that create meaningful social and environmental value discuss what it means to invest for good. Panel: Lewam Kefela, Investor at VilCap Investments; Noushin Ketabi, Founder of Vega Coffee; Nancy Swanson, Executive Director of Linked Foundation; Julia Sze, Impact Investment Strategy Advisor. Keynote Speaker: Kat Taylor, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Radicle Impact. Series: "Bren School of Environmental Science & Management" [Business] [Show ID: 35072]

This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. Himla Soodyall, National Health Laboratory Service (Johannesburg); University of the Witwatersrand, explores the links between the historical and genetic narrative of populations in southern Africa.

Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34986]

This CARTA symposium focuses on the contributions of scientists and scholars of anthropogeny who live and work in Africa. Berhane Asfaw, National Museum of Ethiopia, presents "Assessing Claims for the “Earliest” Homo sapiens."

Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34985]