All Videos — February 22, 2012

Leon Botstein Asks “What is Art?” Part 1

President, Bard College & Music Director, American Symphony Orchestra

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Digital rendering of multiple human brain models floating against a gray background, highlighting specific brain regions in red.

Neuropsych

Mind-reading and neuroplasticity: In conversation with neurologist Alvaro Pascual-Leone

“The brain is never the same from one moment to the next throughout life. Never ever.”

Neuropsych

Why does touching an aching body part make it feel better?

Researchers are looking at neurons required for touch-mediated pain relief.

Neuropsych

Scientists discover a previously unknown part of the brain

The “subarachnoidal lymphatic-like membrane” helps shield and protect the brain.

The Future

In Japan, humanoid robots could soon become part of the family

More than any other nation, Japan tends to feel comfortable with the idea of humanoid robots entering the home.

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Work is an essential part of being human, and robots won’t take that away

Living is about staying busy.

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