PNAS Science Sessions

Latest Episodes:

Social computing, mobile phones, and the developing world Jun 07, 2019

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Wendy Kellogg discusses her research into social computing and her boots-on-the-ground observations of how mobile phones can impact the developing world.

Applications of rapid genome sequencing Jun 07, 2019

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Stephen Quake discusses rapid DNA sequencing and treating medical patients based on their genomes.

Imaging, information technology, and autism spectrum disorder Jun 07, 2019

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Gregory Abowd discusses the clinical applications of capturing and recording the every day experiences of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Paper devices for medical diagnoses Jun 07, 2019

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George Whitesides discusses an inexpensive and easy-to-use medical diagnostic device that can be used in the developing world.

Social networking and predicting personality Jun 07, 2019

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Jennifer Golbeck discusses the intersection of computer science, sociology, and social networking.

The science of chocolate Jun 07, 2019

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Physicist David Weitz discusses the material properties that make chocolate to-die-for.

Ubiquitous computing and smart environments Jun 07, 2019

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Bo Begole discusses ubiquitous computing, behavioral modeling, and smart environments that can anticipate people's information needs.

Changing public perception of the Smithsonian Jun 07, 2019

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Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Wayne Clough discusses his goal to educate the public about the Smithsonian's groundbreaking scientific research projects.

Genetically modified crops and agricultural productivity Jun 07, 2019

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Roger Beachy discusses the role of genetically modified crops in feeding the world's growing population.

Interview with Cozzarelli Prize Winner Zvonimir Dogic Jun 07, 2019

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Zvonimir Dogic discusses how viruses can be coaxed into forming self-assembling, polymer membranes.