The objective of science is to gain an understanding of nature. This enables us to develop tools that apply Nature’s Laws to improve our daily lives. Science Wednesdays is a series of lectures dealing with a broad range of sciences, including physics, biology, health, and medicine.
Jan. 20: State-of-the-Art in AI Technology and its Application in the Marine Sciences with Alex Beavers
AI technology is a rapidly changing field in which new opportunities are being created every year. This discussion will cover many recent and future applications and anticipated benefits of AI in scientific research and restoration activities for coastal marine plants, animals, and ecological resilience.
Jan. 27: Water in Our Lives: The Undiluted Truth with Jason Surow Water.
We drink it. We cook with it. We bathe in it. We’re told how much we should drink to be healthy. We’re also told things like: tap water is bad and needs filtration; that we should add minerals to water; that we should drink alkaline water; that plastic bottles are bad to drink from; and that shower water needs filtration. In this session, we will explore which of these claims have scientific support and which are mostly hype.
Feb. 3: The Science Behind Your Drug Prescription Label with Ho-Leung Fung
Do you know the science that is used to establish the various aspects of your drug prescription label? For example, how is a generic drug product approved to be safe and effective, even though it is usually tested on fewer than 50 human volunteers? How are the appropriate dosage and frequency of administration determined? How do food interactions, including those with grapefruit juice, affect the drug? Do these effects apply to all foods from a light salad to a big steak? How much does the drug product retain its safety and efficacy past the “use by” date on the prescription?
Feb. 10: The Science of Longevity: Four Pillars for a Longer, Healthier Life with Chippy Ajithan
What if the most powerful tools for improving health and extending lifespan are already within our reach? This engaging and evidence-based talk explores the science of longevity through four foundational pillars of health: nutrition, movement, stress management, and sleep. Students will learn how food influences metabolism and inflammation, why movement is essential for maintaining strength and vitality throughout life, how chronic stress affects the brain and body, and why sleep is one of the most underappreciated determinants of long-term health.
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