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Rebecca Goldstein: Why Philosophy Won’t Go Way
At the heart of the latest work from acclaimed philosopher and novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein lies one question: is philosophy obsolete? Goldstein recently visited the Helen Edison series for a lively conversation with Roger Bingham, Founder of The Science Network. In Plato At The Googleplex, Goldstein proves why philosophy is here to stay by revealing…
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Need more vitamin D? Step outside!
Our growing concern for skin cancer has given sunshine a bad name. New research on the benefits of sunshine – and vitamin D in particular – indicates that it’s time to make friends with the sun, once again. You may know that vitamin D is necessary for Calcium absorption, but according to Dr. Robert P.…
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What’s Wrong with Racial Profiling?
Talk about timely. The Suspect Race edition of “In the Living Room” jumps right into this taut and emotionally charged issue with social psychologist Jack Glaser and Oakland Assistant Police Chief Paul Figueroa. “The problem with profiling, or using stereotypes to make judgments,” says Glaser, “is that it can have a self-fulfilling effect.” Glaser presents…
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Irwin Jacobs: Research Universities, Industry and Innovation
Irwin Jacobs – hotel magnate? Had he listened to a high school counselor who said there was no future in science and that he should pursue the hotel business at Cornell, Irwin Jacobs’ career could have taken a whole other track. Fortunately for the world of technology, Jacobs was drawn back to engineering. In this…
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Saturday Science at The Scripps Research Institute
Saturday Science at Scripps Research brings the excitement of research and the passion of The Scripps Research Institutes’ scientists and researchers to middle and high school students in Southern California. Every lecture highlights the cutting-edge research occurring at The Scripps Research Institute and provides a window into the life of a scientist. In the first…
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The Kids are All Right – Adolescent Health Care
With middle-of-the night-feedings, toddler tantrums, and elementary school behind you it’s time to face the teen years when our children really grow into the people they will become. Adolescence, the years from puberty to adulthood, is a time of change and intense growth – physically, emotionally and intellectually. UCSF’s Mini Medical School for the Public…
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New Programs from the UC Public Policy Channel
Does gender equity matter? UC Berkeley grad student Suzanne Merkelson thinks so, especially when considering the 1 in 5 ratio of women to men representing us in Congress. She’s the first from the Goldman School to step before the UCTV cameras and deliver a commentary for the UC Public Policy Channel. We’re proud to provide…
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La Jolla Symphony and Chorus Brings the Magic of Classical Music to a Young Audience
“One of the things I love most about music is how it helps us remember our lives.” – Conductor, Steven Schick So begins the second annual Young People’s Concert as Schick guides an audience of children and their families through a presentation of selections from Gustav Mahler’s celebrated Fifth Symphony. “Gustav Mahler’s symphony number five…
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