Showing results for "Smarts" in Biological Sciences

De Waal reviews the rise and fall of the mechanistic view of animals and opens our minds to the idea that animal minds are far more intricate and complex than we have assumed. De Waal's landmark work will convince you to rethink everything you thought you knew about animal - and human - intelligence.

In Brain Rules for Baby, Dr. John Medina shares what the latest science says about how to raise smart and happy children from zero to five. This book is destined to revolutionize parenting. Just one of the surprises: The best way to get your children into the college of their choice? Teach them impulse control. Brain Rules for Baby bridges the gap between what scientists know and what parents practice.

Conventional wisdom about running is passed down like folklore (and sometimes contradicts itself). In Running Smart, Mariska van Sprundel, a science journalist and recreational runner who has had her fair share of injuries, sets out to explore the science behind such claims.

The Internet and smartphone are just the latest in a 250-year-long cycle of disruption that has continuously changed the way we live, the way we work, and the way we interact. The coming Augmented Age, however, promises a level of disruption, behavioral shifts, and changes that are unparalleled. While consumers today are camping outside of an Apple store waiting to be one of the first to score a new Apple Watch or iPhone, the next generation of wearables will be able to predict if we're likely to have a heart attack and recommend a course of action.

This delightful narrative takes listeners on a powerful search to unlock the secrets of dog cognition, based on evidence from trainers, owners, behaviorists, and the animals themselves. With in-depth reporting and more than a few personal adventures, best-selling author Jennifer S. Holland digs into what intelligence really means.

Neuroscientist Amir Raz shares decades of research and case studies to show how suggestion changes the brain and shapes our behavior—and how we can protect ourselves from and harness suggestibility in our own lives. Suggestions can make cheap wine taste like Château Margaux, warp our...

Just over 125,000 years ago, humanity was going extinct until a dramatic shift occurred—Homo sapiens started tracking the tides in order to eat the nearby oysters. Before long, they’d pulled themselves back from the brink of extinction. What saved us during that period of endangerment? The...

Barcellona, Manchester o Salonicco, Torino, Bari o Genova: cosa hanno in comune queste città? Il fatto che possono essere considerate smart, misurandole con diversi parametri che vanno dai trasporti all'istruzione, dalla sanità alla sostenibilità ambientale all'innovazione tecnologica. Smart city è dunque una definizione complessa cha allude ad una trasformazione delle nostre attuali città con l'obiettivo non solo del superamento delle emergenze energetiche ed ambientali, ma anche della qualità del vivere per il cittadino e per la comunità, sul piano sociale ed economico.

The Western world has had an enduring love affair with dolphins since the early 1960s, with fanciful claims of their 'healing powers' and 'super intelligence'. Myths and pseudoscience abound on the subject. Justin Gregg weighs up the claims made about dolphin intelligence and separates scientific fact from fiction. He puts our knowledge about dolphin behavior and intelligence into perspective, with comparisons to scientific studies of other animals, especially the crow family and great apes.

Welcome to MedTech Smarts with Rita, the podcast by MethodSense where we bring you essential insights for MedTech executives. Each episode delivers actionable strategies, expert interviews, and guidance for regulatory and compliance issues that help you and your investors bring innovative medical devices and technology to the market faster. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or an emerging startup, join Rita King as she explores topics ranging from regulatory compliance and innovation to leadership challenges and patient-centered solutions. Stay ahead of the curve, gain fresh perspectives, and...

Could it be that the more accommodating our environment is, the more we loose the ability to take care of ourselves? Come and build a connection to Reality and Nature with Biologist Dr. Madlen Ziege and Building Automation Technician Eris Fellmeth.

The Go-to Podcast for Biotech Scientists Who Want to Master Biopharma CMC Development and Biomanufacturing.**TOP 10 LIFE SCIENCES PODCAST**Are you ready to simplify bioprocess development and scale with confidence to reduce time to market?Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complexity and guesswork of biologics development and biomanufacturing?Do you wish you had more time to enjoy the beauty of science, without worrying about failing your cell culture process development and commercialization?There's a way to simplify and streamline so you can remove complexity, skip trials and errors, deliver...

The real story of how medicine moves forward, one smart person at a time.

Simple Smart Buildings steht für Gebäude die einfach und dauerhaft gebaut sind. Für die Generationen vor uns war es ganz normal mit einfachen Mitteln dauerhafte Gebäude zu errichten. Diese Art zu bauen hat sich über Jahrhunderte bewährt und wir können daraus lernen. In den verschiedenen Regionen entwickelten sich aus lokal vorhandenen Baustoffen resiliente Baukonstruktionen und Gebäudetypen, welche Jahrhunderte überdauert haben und gerade deshalb immer noch eine hohe Nutzungsqualität bieten. Dieser Podcast erzählt von Möglichkeiten einfach gut zu bauen. Ab Folge 140 ist für jede ...

Award-winning science writer David Adam reveals how frontier neuroscience can enhance your intelligence. What if the route to better brain power is not hard work or thousands of hours of practice but to simply swallow a pill? In The Genius Within, best-selling author David Adam explores the groundbreaking neuroscience of cognitive enhancement.

Environmental Lobbyist Ryan Smart and Florida Master Naturalist Ryan Worthington discuss the legislative process, bills, and policy that affect the environment in the state of Florida.

Looking at the growing interest in using wind power in shipping through the trials and experiences of the Winds of Change project members Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nuova stagione, nuove avventure tra creature bizzarre e luoghi inespolrati! In questo podcast, ci tufferemo alla scoperta dei sette mari, esplorando le curiosità della vita subacquea e il nostro impatto sugli ecosistemi. Sono Lorenzo Conti, un biologo marino e un marinaio con una bussola che punta al cuore degli oceani e se anche tu hai il mare che ti scorre nelle vene, allora sei nel podcast giusto Welcome to eaSea! Instagram @eaSea_podcast

“Travel smarter, explore better. Travel Is Back is your go-to podcast for quick, no-nonsense travel tips, destination guides, and insider hacks. Hosted by Johnny Mac, each bite-sized episode takes you to must-visit spots, uncovers hidden gems, and helps you travel like a pro—without the fluff. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a bucket-list adventure, get the best travel insights in 10 minutes or less. New episodes weekly!”Our Travel Store with links and deals CLICK HERE Popular episodes include San Diego, Chicago, Nashville, Montreal and Las Vegas.Unlock an ad-free podcast...