Science
Joseph LeDoux: Danger is Ancient—Fear Is A Recent Invention
92 Y 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, United StatesAs soon as there was life, there was danger. Fear, on the other hand, is a recent invention. So says the Henry and Lucy Moses Professor of Science, neuroscience, psychology, and psychiatry at NYU, Joseph LeDoux. Dr. LeDoux studies the question that has long puzzled neuroscientists—what is consciousness? He believes that by understanding the mechanisms of […]
How Running Changes the Brain: NYC Runners and Dr. Karen Postal
Rubin Museum 150 West 17th St., New York, NY, United States“Run for your life!” takes on a new meaning when aerobic exercise is proven to generate new brain cells. This finding is a game-changer, since neuroscientists used to believe that the number of brain cells we are born with never increases. Now there is evidence that vigorous exercise—the kind that makes you really sweat—helps give […]
Pi Day 2020 at MoMath
National Museum of Mathematics 11 E 26th St, New York, NY, United StatesDon’t miss MoMath’s exciting celebration of Pi Day this year…visit during the day and enjoy some pi-themed events, including Rhythmic Rotations, MoMath’s signature giant hula-hooping contest in honor of pi. MoMath’s Pi Day 2020 events coincide with the first-ever UNESCO International Day of Mathematics — join the worldwide celebration! Participation in these daytime activities is free with Museum […]
Drug Test: Psychedelics and God
Caveat 21A Clinton St, Manhattan, NY, United StatesDo psychedelics bring us closer to god? Or do they prove religion is a neurological illusion? What kind of bush was Moses burning? What was in that apple on the tree of knowledge in the garden of Eden? If you come to my show, I promise all of these questions will be answered definitively. And […]
Preventive Health and Longevity
New Lab 19 Morris Ave, Building 128, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAmericans spend over $3 trillion a year on healthcare but have shorter life expectancies than peers in other developed countries. It turns out that our reactive approach to healthcare is the primary determinant of rising costs and poor outcomes. And when it comes to health, the old adage holds true - “an ounce of prevention […]