The future of bioengineering - with Alvena Kureshi
The talk explores the transformative potential of bioengineering in healthcare and environmental sustainability, focusing on innovations like biodegradable materials and surgical advancements.
Could science abolish death? - with Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston
The discussion explores the concept of abolishing death through advanced preservation techniques and future medical technologies.
Why we will never have a plastic-free world - with Mike Shaver
The talk emphasizes the importance of plastics in sustainability, highlighting their efficiency and the need for systemic approaches to manage their lifecycle and environmental impact.
The forgotten scientists of WWII - with David Clary
The lecture discusses the impact of World War II on scientists, focusing on those who couldn't escape Europe and the efforts of the Academic Assistance Council to help refugee scientists.
How food makes us - 2024 Christmas Lectures with Chris van Tulleken 2/3
The lecture explores how food serves as both fuel and construction material for the body, emphasizing the chemical processes involved in energy production and nutrient utilization.
From tastebuds to toilet - 2024 Christmas Lectures with Chris van Tulleken 1/3
The lecture explores the digestive process, emphasizing the importance of food in building and fueling the body, and how food processing has impacted human evolution and culture.
The big food hack - 2024 Christmas Lectures with Chris van Tulleken 3/3
The video discusses the evolution of human eating habits, the impact of food processing, and the challenges of modern industrial food systems.
Pushing the limits - Nancy Rothwell's 1998 Christmas Lectures 5/5
The video explores how humans and animals adapt to extreme environments, focusing on homeostasis and survival strategies in harsh climates.
Times of our lives - Nancy Rothwell's 1998 Christmas Lectures 4/5
The video explores how biological rhythms and natural clocks in living organisms are influenced by environmental cues, particularly light, and how these rhythms affect behavior, physiology, and lifespan.