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A Moment With...Haile Gerima Posted by: ResearchChannel
Video duration: 1841 seconds What struggles do independent filmmakers face in bringing projects to fruition? Filmmaker Haile Gerima talks about these issues and his film 'Sankofa,' a widely acclaimed movie about slavery. He also describes the influence of his Ethiopian heritage on his work. |
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Personal Reflections on Manic-Depressive Illness Posted by: ResearchChannel
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Koko Loves: Conversations with a Signing Gorilla Posted by: ResearchChannel
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Living With Traumatic Brain Injury Posted by: ResearchChannel
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Adult Stem Cells and Regeneration Posted by: ResearchChannel
Video duration: 3550 seconds Unlike animals such as sea stars, humans have a more limited ability to regenerate parts of the body. But researchers are discovering just how flexible adult stem cells may be in their ability to produce divergent cells in the body. |
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Evolution, Culture and Truth Posted by: ResearchChannel
Video duration: 3453 seconds Daniel C. Dennett, philosophy professor and co-director of the Center for Cognitive Studies at Tufts University, offers a unique perspective on the role of philosophy in the cognitive and behavioral sciences. Dennett is known for his research on the mind and consciousness, relating philosophy to the scientific study of the brain, evolution and artificial intelligence. |
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Childhood Development: Early Learning, the Brain and Society Posted by: ResearchChannel
Video duration: 3518 seconds Brain expert Dr. Patricia Kuhl, co-director of the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences at the University of Washington, talks about the innate learning ability of infants and children. Internationally recognized for her research on early language and brain development, Dr. Kuhl focuses on language and social interaction in the learning process. |