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Project Hail Mary opened in theaters last week, introducing the world to Rocky, the alien creature whose friendship with the main character, Ryland Grace, forms the heart of the story. Rocky quickly became a fan favorite of readers of the book, partly because of the extensive research and imagination put into the creature by the author, Andy Weir. In today’s video, I have Andy Weir join me to break down everything you could possibly want to know about Rocky, from his (not so) fictional planet to his crazy anatomy. It’s a masterclass in speculative biology that will amaze amaze amaze you.
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Humans excel at transmitting ideas, skills, and knowledge across generations, and at building on those competencies in a cumulative manner. James Rilling, Professor of Psychology at Emory University, explores how the transmission of our cumulative culture is assumed to depend on both language and mental perspective-taking, or theory of mind. If humans have specialized abilities in these domains, we must have neurobiological specializations to support them. Our research has used comparative primate neuroimaging to attempt to identify such specializations. The arcuate fasciculus is a white matter fiber tract that links Wernicke’s and Broca’s language areas. It is known to be involved in multiple, high level linguistic functions such as lexical semantics, complex syntax, and speech fluency. Using diffusion weighted imaging and tractography, we have demonstrated human specializations in the size and trajectory of the arcuate fasciculus that may partially explain human linguistic abilities. Theory of Mind depends on a set of cortical regions that belong to a neural network known as the default mode network that is functionally connected, highly active at rest, and deactivated by attention-demanding cognitive tasks. We and others have used functional neuroimaging to show that chimpanzees and other primates appear to have a default mode network that is similar to that of humans. However, the non-human primate default mode network seems to have weaker connectivity between certain key nodes, suggesting that these connections could play a role in human theory of mind specializations. Recorded on 02/27/2026. [3/2026] [Show ID: 41329]
Explore More Science & Technology on UCTV (https://www.uctv.tv/science) Science and technology continue to change our lives. University of California scientists are tackling the important questions like climate change, evolution, oceanography, neuroscience and the potential of stem cells.
UCTV is the broadcast and online media platform of the University of California, featuring programming from its ten campuses, three national labs and affiliated research institutions. UCTV explores a broad spectrum of subjects for a general audience, including science, health and medicine, public affairs, humanities, arts and music, business, education, and agriculture. Launched in January 2000, UCTV embraces the core missions of the University of California — teaching, research, and public service – by providing quality, in-depth television far beyond the campus borders to inquisitive viewers around the world.
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a reusable adhesive from waste polymers that is tougher than commercial glues, works underwater as well as in dry environments, and bonds a variety of materials, including wood, glass, metal, paper and polymers.
Inspired by the way mussels stick stubbornly to surfaces, the innovative adhesive contains reversible chemical crosslinkers that allow the hardened glue to soften, detach and be reused, unlike current glues, which set permanently after one use.
Today’s projects typically require different glues for different material surfaces—white glue for grade-school art projects, polyvinyl acetates for bookbinding, polyurethanes for shoemaking, silicones for sealing windows and affixing electronic parts, and industrial epoxies for joining aircraft and automobile components.
Physicist Jim Al-Khalili explores the incomprehensible scale of the universe. A cosmic journey into the laws of gravity, relativity, and the formation of supergalaxies. Discover how the largest structures shape our understanding of the cosmos itself.
Director: Tim Usborne. Writers: Jim Al-Khalili, Tim Usborne. Stars: Prof. Jim Al-Khalili (Physicist, Presenter) Genre: Science Documentary, Physics, Cosmology. Country: United Kingdom. Language: English Also Known As: Secrets of Size: Going Big (BBC) Release Date: 2022 Filming Location: United Kingdom / Various International Locations.
Synopsis:
In this second episode of the fascinating series Secrets of Size, Professor Jim Al-Khalili takes us on a cosmic journey into the immensity, exploring the largest scale of the universe.
We leave behind the quantum realm to focus on the forces that govern the largest structures: gravity and relativity. Al-Khalili explains how these laws shape the existence of galaxies, galaxy clusters, and the immense supergalaxies.
The episode reveals the incomprehensible scale of the cosmos, where time and space are distorted, and how the study of these giants allows us to understand the origin, evolution, and perhaps the ultimate destiny of the universe itself.
Teaching NeuroImages case: A 51-year-old man presented with a 3-month history of progressive lower extremity weakness and numbness, starting distally and progressing proximally, accompanied by mild gait difficulty but no bowel/bladder symptom. Read the full case.
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About this video: In this video, Elon Musk joins Lex Fridman to discuss one of the most profound questions of our time: Are we living in a simulation? When asked what single question he would pose to an Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Musk delivers a mind-bending response that challenges our entire perception of reality. He dives deep into the Simulation Theory, questioning what exists beyond the “digital” boundaries of our universe and whether we can ever truly know the truth. If you’ve ever wondered about the Matrix, the future of AI, or the mystery of existence, this conversation is a must-watch!
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What if the universe is already sending messages faster than light… and humanity has been too primitive to recognize them?
In this episode of Divergent Files, we investigate one of the most disturbing possibilities in modern physics: that information may already be moving beyond the speed limit we were taught could never be broken.
Quantum entanglement. Nonlocality. Unexplained cosmic bursts. Declassified research into remote viewing, anomalous cognition, and consciousness. Different fields. Different languages. Same uncomfortable pattern.
Something may be traveling farther, faster, and stranger than our current models can fully explain.
This is not a claim of proof.
It’s a grounded investigation into the science, the anomalies, and the classified edges of research that all point toward the same question:
Here, Fanghui Lu & team report OLIG2, a master transcription factor in glioblastoma stem cells, enables immune evasion by suppressing CXCL10. And, targeting OLIG2 overcomes immunotherapy resistance and improves survival.
1Department of Cancer Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
2Department of Neurosurgery, Key Laboratory of Major Brain Disease and Aging Research (Ministry of Education), The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
3School of Basic Medical Sciences, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
In this video, we explore one of the most fascinating concepts in interstellar travel: **generation ships**, massive spacecraft that would carry human civilizations across the stars, with journeys lasting hundreds or even thousands of years. As humanity dreams of traveling beyond the solar system, the idea of generation ships offers a possible solution to the immense distances between stars—a journey that could span multiple human lifetimes.
Join us as we dive deep into the science, challenges, and philosophical questions surrounding these massive space-faring habitats.
What you’ll learn in this video:
**The Structure and Design of a Generation Ship**: Discover how these spacecraft could be built to support life for centuries, from creating artificial gravity to maintaining a self-sustaining ecosystem. We’ll explore the futuristic technologies, such as nuclear fusion engines and advanced life support systems, that could make these ships possible.
**Daily Life Aboard a Generation Ship**: What would day-to-day life look like on a ship traveling through deep space for centuries? We’ll talk about the work, education, and entertainment that would keep future generations engaged. How would people handle the psychological strain of never seeing Earth or their final destination?
**Society and Governance**: How would politics and society evolve in the isolated, confined world of a generation ship? We explore the potential for new social structures, systems of governance, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding generations born aboard who may have never chosen this life.
