University of California Video Podcasts (Video)

Celebrating and honoring the legacy of Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly in space, Women in Leadership brings together trailblazers who have shattered barriers and paved the way for women across the globe. Through a candid and timely discussion, the distinguished panel will share their personal stories and vision on how women can help lead our nation to a better future. Series: "Women in Science" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 34217]

Earths climate is a complex system with global scale interactions spanning the tropics to the poles. Join emeritus Professor and past Scripps Director Charles Kennel as he reveals the potential of arctic sea ice loss to influence the intensity of climate events such as El Nino, and raises the possibility that more changes in weather patterns and extreme events are to come. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 34571]

The film Blade Runner was set in a dystopian 2019 Los Angeles. A timely gathering is in order. Three futurists sit down for a conversation on the film’s legacy and its relevance to Southern California. The guest speakers are David Brin, Paul Sammon and Mike Davis. They discuss the film’s influence and compare its vision with today’s 2019. Blade Runner initially underperformed in theaters when it was first released in 1982; some praised its thematic complexity and visuals, while others were displeased with its slow-paced narrative and unconventional plot. However, by 1992 it had become a cult classic and was re-released in newly edited versions. Why did it take a decade to find — or create — its audience? Series: "Library Channel" [Humanities] [Show ID: 34684]

UC San Diego Chancellor Pradeep Khosla, Executive Vice Chancellor Elizabeth H. Simmons, and Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Becky R. Petitt welcome Tam O'Shaughnessy, Cofounder and Executive Director of Sally Ride Science@UC Diego. Tam shares the mission of Sally Ride Science. Journalist Lynn Sherr follows with anecdotes about Sally Ride and her legacy. (uctv.tv/shows/34217) Series: "Women in Science" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 34878]

This symposium addresses the interactive gene-culture co-evolution of the human brain with tool use and technology - ranging from simple stone tools millions of years ago to computers today. Language co-evolved with the human brain throughout the evolution of Homo sapiens. Writing, on the other hand, is a relatively new technology that was invented by humans to translate spoken language into a visual form for transmitting verbal communication broadly to many people over large distances and time. As such, writing and reading can be considered the first 'social media' technology. Paula Tallal, Rutgers University. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34194]

We have come so far in understanding the brain, yet we are often perplexed by our emotions. Geronima Cortese gives an brief history of herbalism and how it is practiced today. She explores the herbal approach from diagnosis to treatment.

Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34525]

CARTA celebrates its 10th anniversary with a whirlwind tour of anthropogeny, the study of the origin of humans, by addressing these questions across multiple disciplines: What do we know for certain? What do we think we know? What do we need to know? How do we proceed? Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 34697]

David Traver explores how discoveries made using tiny Zebrafish will lead to cures for blood diseases like leukemia using stem cells. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Science] [Show ID: 34764]

David Traver explora cómo algunos descubrimientos usando los pequeños peces cebra podrían llevar a encontrar curas para enfermedades de la sangre como la leucemia, usando células madre. Series: "El Canal de Células Madre" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Spanish Language] [Show ID: 34767]

David Traver explora como as descobertas feitas usando o pequeno peixe-zebra levarão à cura de doenças do sangue, como a leucemia, usando células-tronco.

Series: "O Canal de Células-Tronco" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Spanish Language] [Show ID: 34768]