The brain learns completely differently than we've assumed since the 20th century. New research challenges the old, central assumption that learning occurs only in the synapses.

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The brain learns completely differently than we've assumed since the 20th century. New research challenges the old, central assumption that learning occurs only in the synapses.

Science AMA Series: We're Joel Bach and David Gelber, the creators and Executive Producers of the Emmy-winning TV show Years of Living Dangerously. We're here today to talk about communicating climate change science. AMA!

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The YEARS Project is a multimedia storytelling and education effort designed to inform, empower, and unite the world in the face of climate change. We’ve had two seasons of storytelling on TV, first on Showtime, which won the Primetime Emmy for best documentary series, and second on National Geographic, where the show was broadcast in 171 countries and 45 languages. We’re currently producing short-form video content for social media at the rate of 1-2 pieces each day, covering climate impacts, solutions, politics and science. Our average video gets over a million views on Facebook alone. We also partnered with the National Wildlife Federation to create educational materials based on the TV series for use in middle schools, high schools and colleges across the country.

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">Science AMA Series: We're Joel Bach and David Gelber, the creators and Executive Producers of the Emmy-winning TV show Years of Living Dangerously. We're here today to talk about communicating climate change science. AMA!

Science AMA Series: I’m an artist who translate scientific data into sculptures and musical scores. AMA!

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Hi Reddit,

My name is Nathalie Miebach and I am Boston-based artist who translates scientific data related to ecology, climate change, and meteorology into woven sculptures and musical scores.

I find data very poetic. By using somewhat unorthodox ways of representing data, I’m trying to tap into more nuanced stories embedded in data that traditional ways of scientific representations have a harder time tapping into. My method of translation is principally that of weaving—in particular, basket weaving—as it provides me with a simple yet highly effective grid through which to interpret data in three-dimensional space. Central to this work is my desire to explore the role visual aesthetics play in the translation and understanding of scientific information.

I also translate weather data into musical scores that are build entirely of weather data, but integrate human experiences and interpretations of weather events. The juxtaposition of objective data and more nuanced, subjective readings of weather, lead to a musical/sculptural translation that explores how human emotions and experiences influence the perception of weather. These musical scores are translated into woven sculptures and are used in collaborative performances with musicians / composers all over the country. We’ve had over 11 concerts, called Weather Scores, and I’m getting ready to organize the next one this Summer in Montreal, Canada! Check out my work here and don’t miss my TED Talk as well as this BrainPickings write-up of my work. My friends over at NOVA PBS (where some of my work is featured on Instagram today: @novapbs) have a whole vertical dedicated to climate change, they’re been reporting on it in their email newsletter—sign up here, and their film, “Decoding the Weather Machine,” premieres April 18 at 9/8c on PBS.

One of the questions I wrestle with in the studio everyday is whether or not data can ever be approached and treated as an artistic medium or if the very act of translating data into art destroys its objectivity that is part of the integrity of information.

Ask me any questions you have about data, art / science collaborations, data translation into 3D and music, or anything else you'd like.

">Science AMA Series: I’m an artist who translate scientific data into sculptures and musical scores. AMA!

New analysis shows that there is strong evidence that posture affects emotions in particular, and that power-posing is likely to have a meaningful impact on people, and should not be discounted.

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New analysis shows that there is strong evidence that posture affects emotions in particular, and that power-posing is likely to have a meaningful impact on people, and should not be discounted.

Study: Parental conflict can do lasting damage to kids. Parental conflict can lead children to making them over-vigilant, anxious and vulnerable to distorting human interactions that are neutral in tone, throwing them off-balance interpersonally as adults.

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Study: Parental conflict can do lasting damage to kids. Parental conflict can lead children to making them over-vigilant, anxious and vulnerable to distorting human interactions that are neutral in tone, throwing them off-balance interpersonally as adults.

A new study shows that the impact from plastic pollution has reached the Arctic Ocean and that fish can encounter plastic particles underneath the sea ice. The plastic pollution can form an additional stressor to the already sensitive Arctic ecosystem.

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A new study shows that the impact from plastic pollution has reached the Arctic Ocean and that fish can encounter plastic particles underneath the sea ice. The plastic pollution can form an additional stressor to the already sensitive Arctic ecosystem.

Runners with higher emotional intelligence finish half marathons quicker - Athletes who are better at controlling their emotions tend to have better performance, suggests new research.

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Runners with higher emotional intelligence finish half marathons quicker - Athletes who are better at controlling their emotions tend to have better performance, suggests new research.