Frans de Waal: Moral Behavior in Animals
Empathy, cooperation, fairness and reciprocity -- caring about the well-being of others seems like a very human trait. But Frans de Waal shares some surprising videos of behavioral tests, on primates and other mammals, that show how many of these moral traits all of us share.
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Tempest Milky Way
Timelapse video that won best overall and audience choice at 2011 Chronos Film Festival.
Faith Jegede: What I've Learned From My Autistic Brothers
In this video, Faith Jegede tells the moving and funny story of growing up with her two brothers, both autistic.
Tierney Thys Swims with the Giant Sunfish
Marine biologist Tierney Thys asks us to step into the water to visit the world of the Mola mola, or giant ocean sunfish. Basking, eating jellyfish and getting massages, this behemoth offers clues to life in the open sea.
Dealing with Ups and Downs: Another Way to Look at It!
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Antonio Damasio: The Quest to Understand Consciousness
Every morning we wake up and regain consciousness -- that is a marvelous fact -- but what exactly is it that we regain? Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio uses this simple question to give us a glimpse into how our brains create our sense of self.