by Laura Kiessling | Sep 27, 2013 | Videos
How does a brain cell know that it is different than a blood cell? Or for that matter a cancer cell? In this Wisconsin Academy talk, biochemist Laura Kiessling explains how the carbohydrate “coat” that cells wear on their surface conveys information about...
by R. Alta Charo | Sep 27, 2013 | Videos
At this Wisconsin Academy talk, bioethicist R. Alta Charo discusses the effect of the public debate around embryonic stem cells on the development of a phenomenon called “stem cell tourism.” This presentation is part of Science & Society, a showcase event for the...
by Steve Ackerman | Sep 27, 2013 | Videos
We often take for granted the bird’s-eye view of Earth that satellites provide. Yet observations from satellites are foundational for decisions on climate, and are required to monitor the climate system as well as the natural and human effects on that system. In this...
