With enlightening topics ranging from brain fitness, to beer in your career, to climate justice, we’ve had one heck of a year! Here’s a look at our top ten programs of 2013:
Cognitive abilities often regarded as unique to humans include humor, morality, symbolism, creativity, and preoccupation with the minds of others. In these compelling talks, emphasis is placed on the functional uniqueness of these attributes, as opposed to the anatomical uniqueness, and whether these attributes are indeed quantitatively or qualitatively unique to humans.
What are the career opportunities in the burgeoning craft brewing industry? In this Career Channel presentation, job seekers will learn the answers from a panel of experts that includes Stone Brewing founder Greg Koch, Lost Abbey brewer Tomme Arthur, Ballast Point brewer and co-founder Yuseff Cherney, and the founder of White Labs Inc. Pure Yeast and Fermentation, Chris White.
#8 Climate Justice with Mary Robinson
Mary Robinson, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the former president of Ireland, presents her vision for Climate Justice. She describes an approach that puts justice and equity at the heart of responses to climate change, particularly for the poorest and most vulnerable populations around the world.
#7 Journey to the Deep with James Cameron – Nierenberg Prize 2013
On March 26, 2012, Ocean frontier explorer and Academy Award winning filmmaker James Cameron plunged 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) below the ocean surface in a one-man submarine to the Challenger Deep in the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench, the first solo diver to reach such depths. On “Journey to the Deep” the 2013 Nierenberg Prize recipient shares his experiences and perspectives from his record-setting dive.
One of the enduring questions of human origins is when, where and how we “Behaviorally Modern Humans” emerged and why and how we eventually replaced all the other human-like species. This series takes a fresh look at the situation today with a critical examination of the available evidence from multiple sources.#5 Health Matters: Children’s Food Allergies
Children’s food allergies are on the rise. They not only limit a child’s diet, they can impact their lives at school and their relationships with friends and family. UC San Diego’s Dr. Stephanie Leonard joins host Dr. David Granet to discuss the basics of food allergies, balancing safety and social needs, and new treatments on the horizon.
#4 The Future of Human Space Exploration
Charles Kennel, Former Scripps Institution of Oceanography director and chair of the National Academy’s Space Science Board, reviews what NASA’s space program has accomplished, what it is doing now, and what the future holds for human space exploration.
#3 Living for Longevity: The Nutrition Connection – Research on Aging
Learn the right balance of foods to maximize your health and energy level through an anti-inflammatory eating plan. Vicky Newman, MS, RD, will provide practical tips for controlling your weight, maintaining bone strength, and reducing the risk of common chronic diseases associated with aging. Learn about foods that support the body’s immune and detoxification systems, how to maintain a healthy (and happy) gut, and balance your fats to support your health and well-being.
Someone in America is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s every 68 seconds. Is there a way to keep this disease at bay? Dr. Gary Small, a professor of psychiatry and director of the UCLA Longevity Center at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, suggests there may be. Join Dr. Small as he examines the connection between lifestyle choices and susceptibility. Learn about physical and mental preventative strategies including stress relief and cross-training your brain.
#1 Brain Fitness: Social Aspects of Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment – Research on Aging
Mario D. Garrett, PhD discusses the scientific revolution currently happening in dementia studies, dementia errors that impact research, and the importance of social interaction for patients with dementia.
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