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Rescuing Japan’s 1930s Paper Films: A Hidden Home-Cinema History Preserved
Japanese paper films are a rare, little-known home-cinema format made in the 1930s by three main manufacturers—two in Tokyo and one in Osaka. The films are short (often one to four minutes), and typically come in a 27mm gauge with perforations at the top and bottom of each frame. Unlike standard film, the back surface…
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AI and Genetic Medicine: Transforming How We Understand Disease
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we understand the human body by making sense of vast amounts of biological data. In medicine, AI’s real promise lies in uncovering patterns hidden within the complexity of cells, genes, and proteins. This ability helps researchers move beyond treating symptoms and toward addressing the root causes of disease. At the…
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From Fire to Freezers: The History of Eating
From mammoth hunters drying meat over open fires to today’s industrial food systems, the story of what we eat is deeply tied to human innovation. In this Osher UC San Diego Distinguished Lecture, Stanley Chodorow, Emeritus Professor of History at UC San Diego, traces this history by showing how food preservation began out of necessity.…
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Righting Wrongs and Offering Refuge: Lessons from Faith and History
How do we repair the damage of past injustices? And can sacred spaces still serve as places of protection and resistance today? Two thought-provoking talks from UCSB’s Walter H. Capps Center tackle these urgent questions, exploring the responsibilities societies hold toward communities that have endured harm and the creative ways faith traditions shape public life.…
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The Benefits of Intermittent Fasting & Time-Restricted Eating
Modern routines often stretch eating from early morning to late night, disrupting the body’s natural day-night rhythm. In this program, Michael J. Wilkinson, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.N.L.A. explains how that “erratic lifestyle” is linked to higher risks of high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, and diabetes— and why aligning meals with the body’s circadian rhythm matters.…
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Who Gets to Tell the Story? Lessons from the 1950s CBS Blacklist
In the 1950s, fear and suspicion gripped the airwaves. Anti-communist fervor swept across the United States, and the entertainment industry found itself caught in the crossfire. At the center of it all was CBS, pressured by the FBI and swayed by public accusations, quietly compiling a list of artists, writers, and intellectuals accused of having…
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How Diet and Exercise Can Help Manage Prostate Cancer
When it comes to managing prostate cancer, lifestyle matters. UCSF researchers June Chan and Stacey Kenfield present key takeaways that emphasize the benefits of diet and exercise for men living with prostate cancer. Drawing on growing scientific evidence, they explain how regular physical activity—including resistance training and high-intensity interval workouts—can significantly reduce the risk of…
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How to Talk About Research
What does it take to make science stick with an audience? According to Lisa Warshaw and Rob Signer, Ph.D., it’s not just about what you say, but how you say it. In a compelling conversation, they lay out the tools researchers need to communicate complex science clearly and memorably. Whether preparing for a media interview…
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Improving Heart Health: What You Should Know About Lipid Management
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death–but as UCSF’s Dr. Robert Baron explains, there are clear and effective ways to lower the risk. In a recent presentation, Baron shares the latest evidence on lipid management, emphasizing statins as a cornerstone for preventing heart attacks and strokes. For people with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or…
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Can the Law Ask Too Much? History, Ethics, and the Boundaries of Legal Obligation
What happens when laws demand more than people can give? Discover how ancient and modern thinkers shaped our understanding of justice, responsibility, and moral limits