In this recurring program, anyone who attends tonight has a 6-7 min window to present something that might have caught their attention, something they have wondered about, a book we all should know about, etc. Formal presentations with slides and videos or getting up in front of the forum are not required. The purpose is to share ideas… but mind you: 6-7 min is a lot less time than you think!
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Neurosexism
It’s Not All Pink and Blue
Few subjects are more laden with jokes and subjective opinions than the “difference between men and women.” For many years, both scientists and laymen agreed that the differences between the denizens of Mars and Venus in terms of abilities, habits, and preferences were cultural and, therefore, not related to inherent genetic or neurological factors.
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Living on Mars (2)
What a Planet Needs to Sustain Life
This is part 2 of a 2-part series dealing with living on Mars.
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Living on Mars (1)
What a Planet Needs to Sustain Life
This is part 1 of a 2-part series dealing with living on Mars.
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Longevity
Can We Slow the Aging Process?
The fountain of youth is a dream that has inspired poets, has brought explorers to our coasts and has challenged science for generations. Why do we get older? Can we do anything about it? Is there a magic “cure” for aging, or is life just “a terminal disease?”
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The Day After Tomorrow
What Lies Beyond the Horizon
The Day After Tomorrow – Based on several requests, we rerun this riveting, breathtaking and very humorous video tour-de-force about the rapidly approaching future. The discussions that will follow will surely be lively.
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