E&BPeter Friz 10/18/2022 Rough PathsFinancial mathematician Peter Friz specializes in one of the most promising fields of mathematics: the theory of rough paths. Developed to a large extent in Berlin, this theory has the potential to make financial markets more stable. E&BAlva Noë 10/18/2022 The Choreography of LifePhilosopher Alva Noë believes that we perceive using our whole body. He brings together dancers and natural scientists to explore the transformative power of art, and contest neurocentric views of the mind.E&BJulia Weber 08/19/2022 Affective Reading Emotions inhabit an interstitial world. Julia Weber analyses experimental literature in order to explore their affective nuances which can help enrich our emotional spectrumE&BDavid McAlpine 07/14/2022 Our Listening BrainsOur brain effortlessly distinguishes words from noise – but how does this work? Neuroscientist David McAlpine studies the neural basis of hearing.E&BGary Froyland 07/14/2022 Math in MotionMathematician Gary Froyland uses observational data and models of dynamic systems to understand the evolution of complex processes.E&BSusanne Schreiber 07/13/2022 Moody Nerve CellsAre nerve cells self-willed? To better understand their information processing, Susanne Schreiber develops mathematical models and tracks down their biophysics.E&BRoberto Cabeza 05/19/2022 A Biological ComputerCognitive neuroscientist Roberto Cabeza is tracking down memory in the brain, looking for the moment when new connections between stored information spark creativity. E&BBertil Tungodden 05/18/2022 We Are Moral Creatures Behavioral economist Bertil Tungodden is aiming to show how people perceive fairness in different ways, and how this influences their behavior. E&BMarcel Brass 05/17/2022 On Social AutopilotHow can we explain adequate behavior in social situations? Psychologist Marcel Brass uses behavioral experiments and neuroscientific methods to investigate social intelligence.E&BChanning Der 05/16/2022 The Elephant in the Room The RAS gene is a mysterious protein, and causes canter. Oncologist Channing Der co-discovered it in the 1980s. With his arduous research, he has made a big contribution to better therapies.E&BR. Jay Wallace 05/15/2022 Crossing Lines Moral philosopher R. Jay Wallace takes a close look at the rules, norms and agreements which are fundamental to our social relationships and society as a whole.E&BCecilia Clementi 05/14/2022 Atoms Moving Like Planets Physicist Cecilia Clementi uses statistical methods and AI to explain biological phenomena: for example, how the movement of atoms in proteins determines their function. previous 123 next