Annie Murphy Paul: What We Learn Before We're Born
Pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born. Science writer Annie Murphy Paul talks through new research that shows how much we learn in the womb -- from the lilt of our native language to our soon-to-be-favorite foods.
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A Beautiful Relationship - Savannah Cat MAGIC and Andreas Stucki
This is a short video about the world's tallest domestic cat, MAGIC (and probably the biggest - yet to be confirmed at 27-9-09) and Andreas Stucki the charming son of Martin and Kathrin Stucki. MAGIC is a F1 Savannah cat bred and raised at A1 Savannahs and now owned by Bella Gattini Cattery owned and run by Lee and Kim Draper.
Stewart Brand: The dawn of de-extinction. Are you ready?
This video is Stewart Brand's Ted lecture on the scientific challenges and moral issues surrounding the resurrection of extinct species.
Alexander Tsiaras: Conception to Birth - Visualized
Image-maker Alexander Tsiaras shares a powerful medical visualization, showing human development from conception to birth and beyond. (Some graphic images.)
The Power of Affirmation (The EPOD Theory)
A live, high-energy presentation performed by Dave Yoho debunks the myth that good talkers make great salespeople. It shows how managers get salespeople to talk less, listen more, understand customers better, and - sell more.
Optical Illusion: Perspective is Everything
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