Channel Title: Fig. 1 by University of California Channel Description: Videos about science, culture and new discoveries out of the University of California. Ideas for episodes or questions? Write us: video@ucop.edu <video> Should California abandon Highway 1? Description: California’s Pacific Coast Highway is one of the world’s most iconic drives. But parts of it collapse into the ocean almost every year. Why does this road keep failing? And is there a solution? *FEATURING:* Gary Griggs, Distinguished Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, UC Santa Cruz *READ MORE:* - Should California give up on Highway 1? https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/should-california-give-highway-1?utm_source=youtube-fig1&utm_medium=social-organic&utm_campaign=fig-1&utm_content=video *CITATIONS:* - Mud Creek Landslide facts: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/144518/drought-then-deluge-turned-a-stable-landslide-into-disaster - Highway 1 history: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/infrastructure/back0403.cfm - Highway 1 tourism: https://www.sfchronicle.com/travel/article/big-sur-lodging-moratorium-19375627.php - 1500 landslides in this 77-mile stretch: https://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Documents/landslides/Caltrans/SR_185/CT001mon%20Report.pdf - What caused the Mud Creek Landslide?: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/144518/drought-then-deluge-turned-a-stable-landslide-into-disaster #pacificcoasthighway #highway1 #geology @ucsantacruz *CHAPTERS:* 00:00 Highway 1 keeps collapsing 00:32 Highway 1's history 01:14 The section most prone to collapse 01:55 Why is Big Sur so unstable? 02:48 Why is the highway becoming more precarious? 03:50 What can we do to stop this? ——— 📺 *Subscribe!* youtube.com/user/fig1?sub_confirmation=1 Fig. 1 explores big ideas —from science to culture to history to psychology — and the brilliant minds behind it. 🧠 Find more Fig. 1 at: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/fig1?utm_source=youtube-fig1&utm_medium=social-organic </video> <video> #Yosemite used to look VERY different! ⛰️ #nature #california Description: If you walked through Yosemite 200 years ago, you wouldn’t have seen the densely packed forests we now associate with the Sierra Nevada. You might have passed through broad meadows and commented —as the Spanish did— that the land appeared like a “well-tended garden.” In fact, that's exactly what it was: For millennia, Indigenous people native to Yosemite and other parts of the world have used fire to promote healthy forests. Today, the wisdom of that approach is seen as one of the keys to unraveling the deadly cycle of California wildfires. But in 1850, California outlawed tribal traditions that had kept forests healthy for generations. Today, climate change and decades of fire suppression have led to a deadly situation in the state. Featuring Beth Rose Middleton Manning, associate professor of native american studies at @UCDavis. #indigenous #nativeamerican #forest #landscape </video> <video> When does a concussion actually become dangerous? Description: A few months ago we posted a video that shows what your brain looks like during a concussion — and people had a lot of questions. We called up UC Berkeley neurologist Bob Knight to get to the bottom of it. And he told us what exactly happens to the brain during a concussion — and most surprisingly: there’s one type of blow that is particularly dangerous to your brain. *FEATURING:* Professor Bob Knight, Neurologist, UC Berkeley *READ MORE:* - Find out what else Bob's lab is up to at The Knight Lab: https://knightlab.neuro.berkeley.edu/ *CITATIONS* - Aaron Hernandez’s brain found to have Stage 3 CTE: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/11/09/563194252/researcher-says-aaron-hernandez-s-brain-showed-signs-of-severe-cte - Repetitive Head Impacts and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/308132071_Repetitive_Head_Impacts_and_Chronic_Traumatic_Encephalopathy - Phineas Gage: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1114479/ - More Phineas: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/phineas-gage-neurosciences-most-famous-patient-11390067/ #brain #concussion #science #health #sports @UCBerkeley *CHAPTERS:* 00:00 Your brain during a concussion 00:38 Is the brain really that jiggly? 01:20 Sharp ridges in the skull 01:38 What is a concussion? 02:03 The story of Phineas Gage 02:59 What is CTE? 03:40 Rotational forces and brain trauma ——— 📺 *Subscribe!* http://bit.ly/1fUWHyY Fig. 1 explores big ideas —from science to culture to history to psychology — and the brilliant minds behind it. 🧠 Find more Fig. 1 at: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/fig1?utm_source=youtube-fig1&utm_medium=social-organic </video> <video> This used to be illegal, but it could save #California Description: For millennia, Indigenous people have used fire to keep forests healthy. But in 1850, California outlawed these tribal practices. It was forbidden for 100 years, until the National Forest Service realized this was a mistake. Today, the wisdom of "good fire" is recognized as a key step to unraveling the deadly cycle of California wildfires. Featuring Beth Rose Middleton Manning, associate professor of Native American studies at @UCDavis #indigenous #nativeamerican #forest #landscape #wildfires </video> <video> Is your “microwave safe” dish ACTUALLY safe? Description: Do you think “microwave safe” means completely safe? Think again. Take a standard microwavable food tray—it may not melt, but it could be releasing a toxic chemical right into your meal. #science #cooking #plasticfree #microplastics </video> <video> Can AI help read our brain signals? #AI #speech #brain Description: #technology #science </video> <video> Neuroscientists are OBSESSED with this 19th-century railroad worker #neuroscience #sciencehistory Description: Phineas Gage survived being impaled by a large iron rod back in 1848. Centuries later, his case continues to evoke interest from neuroscientists and members of the public alike. #phineasgage #historyfacts #science </video> <video> Why is this robot dancing? #science #robotics #robot Description: Robots have been taught to dance before. But not like this. You can learn even more about this research here: https://today.ucsd.edu/story/learning-dance-moves-could-help-humanoid-robots-work-better-with-humans </video> <video> Why you need to STOP microwaving plastic Description: Plastic is everywhere. It's sneaking into our food, our water, and even the air we breathe. New research shows these tiny microplastics can harm our health, leading to cancer, infertility, and hormone disruptions. Want to cut down on your plastic intake? We'll walk you through ways to reduce your exposure — and that includes the microwave! *FEATURING:* Tracey Woodruff, Professor, UCSF *READ MORE:* - The CalSPEC Microplastics Report: https://uccs.ucdavis.edu/calspec/2022-research-topic - I'm a microplastics researcher. Here's how to limit their dangers: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2024/02/427161/how-to-limit-microplastics-dangers *CITATIONS:* Study on how microplastics affect our health https://uccs.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk12071/files/media/documents/CalSPEC-Report-Microplastics-Occurrence-Health%20Effects-and-Mitigation-Policies.pdf Study on microplastics in microwaved plastic containers: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.est.3c01942 Study on microplastics in tap water vs bottled water: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9103198/ Microplastics in Every Human Placenta: https://hsc.unm.edu/news/2024/02/hsc-newsroom-post-microplastics.html Effects of Swallowing Microplastics: Distribution, Harm, and Inflammation in Mice: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17435390.2021.1996650 Association of Microplastics and Erectile Dysfunction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5675227/ Can Meat and Meat-Products Induce Oxidative Stress? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7402184/ Comprehensive Review of Red Meat Consumption and the Risk of Cancer https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10577092/ Plastic particle pollution in human blood: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412022001258 Analysis of Microplastics in Human Feces: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.1c03924 Laundry is a top source of microplastic pollution: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/laundry-is-a-top-source-of-microplastic-pollution-heres-how-to-clean-your-clothes-more-sustainably #plastic #plasticfree #healthtips *CHAPTERS* 00:00 We’re eating how much microplastic?! 00:29 What are microplastics? 01:26 Where do microplastics come from? 01:53 How microplastics effect our health 02:48 Microplastics and cancer 04:01 Why you shouldn't microwave plastic 04:21 How to avoid microplastics ——— 📺 *SUBSCRIBE!* http://bit.ly/1fUWHyY Fig. 1 explores big ideas —from science to culture to history to psychology — and the brilliant minds behind it. 💡 Find more Fig. 1 at: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/fig1?utm_source=youtube-fig1&utm_medium=social-organic </video> <video> The time NASA was stumped by tampons #space #history #nasa Description: Sally Ride spent six years getting ready to go to space. She mastered open water survival and the minute complexities of the spaceship control panel, flew fighter jets with the windows blacked out and aced mind games while smushed against the wall of a giant spinning centrifuge. But none of this could have prepared her to keep a straight face when NASA engineers asked her how many tampons she’d need for her week-long mission: Would one hundred suffice? "That,” she reportedly replied, “would not be the right number." </video> <video> Your brain does WHAT during a concussion?? #neuroscience #cte #facts Description: What's the deal with cerebrospinal fluid? Does it protect the brain when you hit your head? We talk with @UCBerkeley neurologist Bob Knight to find the answer. #science #explainervideo #ucberkeley </video> <video> Is the brain REALLY this jiggly??? #brainscience #concussion #science Description: @UCBerkeley Neurologist Bob Knight describes what you would find if you took a #brain out of the skull. </video> <video> Microwaving plastic? Here’s why you should stop #science #plasticfree #microplastics Description: Microwaving your leftovers in plastic is pretty common. But new research might make you want to give up the Tupperware. </video> <video> Does your neighborhood have this problem? #losangeles #california #heatwaves Description: Why some neighborhoods get hotter than others during a heat wave. Featuring @UCLA researcher, V. Kelly Turner. #citylife #heatwave #city #UCLA #sanfrancisco #oakland #bayarea #trees </video> <video> Being a mom is hard! #falcons #birdwatching #animals Description: Annie is the matriarch of our favorite falcon family (@calfalcons) living in UC Berkeley's Campanile. Since her arrival, she's brought 22 chicks into the world — including Lawrencium (aka Larry), who now nests on Alcatraz Island with her own family. Check out the Cal Falcons live feed: https://www.youtube.com/@calfalcons #falconcam #birds #peregrinefalcon </video>

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