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Daniel K. Sodickson―a physicist and biomedical imaging innovator―explores the rich history and surprising future of vision, from the evolution of eyes to emerging high-tech devices. Beginning in the early oceans, when organisms first developed sight, The Future of Seeing tells the stories of the many remarkable tools people have invented to extend our natural vision.

Whether it’s brusque, convincing, fraught with emotion, or dripping with innuendo, language is fundamentally a tool for conveying meaning - a uniquely human magic trick in which you vibrate your vocal cords to make your innermost thoughts pop up in someone else’s mind. You can use it to talk about all sorts of things - from your new labradoodle puppy to the expansive gardens at Versailles, from Roger Federer’s backhand to things that don’t exist at all, like flying pigs.

This book is written in a devotional style and is for anyone struggling to find their place and purpose in life. Sharing some of the lessons that God has taught me through my horses and the Scriptures in overcoming my struggles, I attempt to take the listener along with me on an imaginary trail ride to talk together about the struggles we may share.

In clear, concise language, Professor Young explains the basic categories of cells and tissues and then delves into their specialized functions, whether it be for muscle cells and nervous tissue or the cells of reproductive organs and the highly unusual entities known as "extreme" cells. Finally, Professor Young wraps up the lectures with a topic of universal interest-the death and aging of cells.

磐田市竜洋昆虫自然観察公園の館長 こんちゅうクンが、独自の視点で昆虫にフォーカスしたり、リスナーの皆さんのお悩みを昆虫的視点で解決（？）したり、“むしのいい”解釈で、昆虫の魅力を発信！毎週木曜日13:37～K-MIXで放送中

Like many of us, journalist David K. Randall never gave sleep much thought. That is, until he began sleepwalking. One midnight crash into a hallway wall sent him on an investigation into the strange science of sleep. In Dreamland, Randall explores the research that is investigating those dark hours that make up nearly a third of our lives.

Captivated by a chance meeting with a falconer's peregrine as a child, the indelible memory leads the author to flying a peregrine falcon of her own and discovering that the journey is not as much about training the falcon as what it is the falcon has to teach her. Exploring themes of predator and prey, finding tribe, forgiveness and femininity, Lift asks universal questions through the unique perspective of a woman chasing her heart in the wake of a wayward falcon.

Welcome to Prevention Over Prescription, hosted by Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, an ICU physician, health advocate, and thought leader in healthcare transformation. After years of witnessing the consequences of preventable health crises, Dr. K brings you insights, strategies, and stories to empower you to take control of your health and avoid the ICU.From nutrition and movement to stress management and community building, this podcast explores the pillars of prevention while highlighting innovative ways to improve healthcare delivery. Whether you're looking to optimize your own health or gain ...

Quite Curious is a science communication podcast illuminating findings in biology, neuroscience, cognition, brain studies, aging, and more! Dr. Ariel Frame, PhD, speaks with authors of new and upcoming research about their science.As a neurobiology researcher, Ariel hosts enlightening discussions providing researchers a taste of work they plan to read more about while enabling folks of any vocation to learn about fascinating science.

A raccoon bite on the arm doesn’t seem that serious, but it soon becomes a life-or-death medical crisis for Melissa Loomis. After days of treatment for recurring infection, it becomes obvious that her arm must be amputated. Dr. Ajay Seth, the son of immigrant parents from India and a local...

Emerging research, data that shapes everyday health choices and insights into the systems meant to keep us well — all in under 20 minutes. Join Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, as he and guests unpack the key issues influencing your health right now, guiding you through this moment in personal and public health.

This podcast will discuss current events, issues and crises around the world. It will discuss suggested possible solutions to the problem the world is experiencing, including breakthroughs within medical, science, climate change, socio and geopolitical as well as all branches of research institutions aiming to develop and improve our way of life around the globe 🌎.

A delightful and informative series that takes us into the incredible world of bacteria, where we hear astounding and incredible true stories that tickle the mind and bring wonder to the spirit.

ヒトらしさを追求する麻酔科医が比較解剖学と神経超音波解剖学で痛みの診断からリハビリ方法まで痛みからの解放をめざす番組です。

I’ve written a number of books on longevity and immortality. But I’ve only had some partial chapters on long-lived plants and animals. This is an important subject because all of this life is based on the same DNA code we have in our own bodies. If this life can live for hundreds or thousands of years, then this says that it is possible for humanity to live that long, also. Here I’ve researched and included lots of specimens of animal and plant life which represent the extremes of longevity for widely varying life.