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SUMMARY:The Enigma of Life: Confronting Marvels at the Edges of Science
DESCRIPTION:Einstein famously claimed that “the most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is comprehensible.” This statement suggests that no amount of scientific explanation will suffice to make sense of the bizarre situation of the human mind within the universe. So what is the actual role of awe and wonder within the framework of contemporary science? How\, for instance\, do awe and wonder inform scientists’ understanding of the phenomena they are researching? What aspects of contemporary science are more likely to elicit wonder\, and why? Is science rechanneling our innate thirst for knowledge and understanding toward more concrete and palpable realities\, or is it aggravating the tension between truth and meaning by revealing the scope of our ignorance when it comes to probing the ultimate nature of reality? \nPhysicist Marcelo Gleiser\, experimental psychologist Tania Lombrozo\, and physician Gavin Francis analyze the impact of awe and wonder on their own work and on the mindsets of their colleagues carrying out cutting-edge scientific research.   \n*Reception to follow \nLivestream\nThis event also will be available via a free Livestream.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/the-enigma-of-life-confronting-marvels-at-the-edges-of-science/
LOCATION:New York Academy of Sciences\, 250 Greenwich St Fl 40\, New York\, NY\, 10007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geek,Philosophy,Science
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SUMMARY:Dr. Neal Barnard: Your Body in Balance
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Neal Barnard on Wed.\, Feb. 5 in New York City to celebrate the debut of his new book\, Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food\, Hormones\, and Health. Guests will hear remarks from Dr. Barnard about food’s effects on hormones and health\, and books will be available for purchase. \nDr. Barnard will be available to sign books. This free event will fill up quickly—reserve your spot now!
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/dr-neal-barnard-your-body-in-balance/
LOCATION:Church of the Advent Hope\, 111 E 87th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T183000
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SUMMARY:Math Encounters: "Dice\, Stamps\, and Counting: Putting Polynomials to Work" with Brian Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:Come on\, lucky 7!  Is it possible to label two dice differently and still get the same results as normal dice?  And if you have only four-cent and seven-cent stamps\, what different totals can you make?  How can polynomials help with these kinds of questions?  Join mathematician Brian Hopkins as we explore generating functions (a way to count using polynomials) to solve these problems and more. \nSpecial introduction by Tony-nominated actress Kathleen Chalfant\, winner of the 2018 Obie Award for Lifetime Achievement.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/math-encounters-dice-stamps-and-counting-putting-polynomials-to-work-with-brian-hopkins/
LOCATION:National Museum of Mathematics\, 11 E 26th St\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T183000
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SUMMARY:AMNH SciCafe: How to Motivate Action on Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Find out how stories can be harnessed to motivate action on climate change.\nShahzeen Attari explores how people think about energy use and climate change using methods engineering\, public policy\, and psychology. Her research spans systems thinking\, and the factors that influence our perceptions of natural resources. Hear how stories can be harnessed to motivate action on climate change. \nPlease note entrance change: Enter at Central Park West (ground floor\, via driveway)\, under the main steps.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/amnh-scicafe-how-to-motivate-action-on-climate-change/
LOCATION:American Museum of Natural History\, 175-208 79th Street\, Central Park West\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T200000
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SUMMARY:The Science of Sleep and Dreams
DESCRIPTION:We spend about a third of our lives in altered states of consciousness\, commonly known as sleep. Despite spending so much of our time devoted to this activity (more than any other\, over a lifetime)\, we are just beginning to understand why we sleep and what is going on in the brain while we do so. In this talk\, we will review what sleep is\, why it is essential for memory\, decision making\, creativity\, and emotional health as well as how to improve sleep and thus live your best life in 2020. Also\, we will discuss the phenomenon of dreams\, what influences them and their role in psychological health from a scientific perspective.\n\n\n\n\n\nPascal Wallisch serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU. His research interests are at the intersection of Psychology and Neuroscience\, specifically Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/the-science-of-sleep-and-dreams/
LOCATION:Subject\, 188 Suffolk St\, New York\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T200000
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SUMMARY:Jamieson Webster and Adrienne Harris on Conversion Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Join Jamieson Webster\, author of Conversion Disorder: Listening to the Body in Psychoanalysis\, and Adrienne Harris\, Faculty and Supervisor at New York University’s Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis\, for a philosophy workshop on conversion disorder. \nPresented by The New School for Social Research and Philosophy Department and it is co-sponsored with the Ferenczi Center.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/jamieson-webster-and-adrienne-harris-on-conversion-disorder/
LOCATION:Wolff Conference Room\, Room D1103\, 6 East 16th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free Event,Philosophy,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T190000
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SUMMARY:Taste of Science: Flu Season
DESCRIPTION:Achoo! If you’re not feeling too under the weather\, come join us at Ryan’s Daughter for an evening all about influenza. Learn about how researchers trace flu pandemics back to their animal sources\, and about efforts to generate a universal flu vaccine. Play our trivia game and win special flu-related prizes! \nDoors open 7pm\, Event begins 7:30pm \nSpeakers:\nDr. Nacho Mena\n“Finding the swine cousin of the virus that started the 2009 influenza pandemic” \nDr. Nacho Mena obtained his PhD. in Molecular Biology in 1996 at Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (Spain) with studies about the influenza virus. After that he has worked at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla (California)\, at the Institut Pasteur in Paris (France) and at the Center for Research in Animal Health (CISA-INIA) in Madrid (Spain). In 2011 he moved to New York and joined the prestigious group of Dr. Adolfo Garcia-Sastre where he holds the position of Research Assistant Professor. \nThrough his 25+ years of research experience Dr. Mena has studied several viral pathogens of great importance for human and animal health\, such as Influenza Virus\, Coxsackievirus\, Noroviruses\, Classical Swine Fever Virus and Newcastle Disease Virus\, among others. His current work at Mount Sinai includes the study of influenza virus diversity in animals and humans\, and the genetic manipulation of influenza and Newcastle Disease Viruses for vaccine development\, basic virology research and oncolytic therapy. \nDr. Florian Krammer\n”Influenza viruses and vaccines” \nFlorian Krammer\, PhD\, graduated from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences\, Vienna\, Austria. He received his postdoctoral training in the laboratory of Peter Palese at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\, New York working on hemagglutinin stalk-based immunity and universal influenza virus vaccines. In 2013 he became an independent principal investigator and is currently Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Krammer’s work focuses on understanding the mechanisms of interactions between antibodies and viral surface glycoproteins and on translating this work into novel\, broadly protective vaccines and therapeutics. The main target is influenza virus but he is also working on Zika virus\, hantaviruses\, filoviruses and arenaviruses.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/taste-of-science-flu-season/
LOCATION:Ryan’s Daughter\, 350 East 85th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T180000
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SUMMARY:The Big Thaw: Ancient Carbon\, Modern Science\, and a Race to Save the World
DESCRIPTION:Permafrost—dark\, ice-flaked\, permanently frozen ground that lies under tundra and boreal forests across our northern regions—covers more than 12 percent of the earth’s land surface. It exists in places that seem otherworldly and unimaginably remote to most of us\, but the changes taking place in the permafrost layer may ultimately affect the lives of every person on Earth. \nThe permafrost layer contains a vast store of ancient carbon\, more than four times the quantity found in all of today’s forests. It is like a ticking “carbon bomb”\, releasing carbon dioxide and methane as the permafrost thaws. Braving hordes of mosquitoes\, quicksand\, and extreme temperatures\, researchers are racing against the clock to educate us about the changes we must make to preserve Earth’s carbon balance. \nArctic scientist Max Holmes and photographer Chris Linder will share stories about their work studying and photographing thawing permafrost in Siberia and the Arctic. Their new book The Big Thaw: Ancient Carbon\, Modern Science\, and a Race to Save the World will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/the-big-thaw-ancient-carbon-modern-science-and-a-race-to-save-the-world/
LOCATION:The Explorer’s Club\, 46 E 70th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Books,Geek,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200126T123000
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SUMMARY:Jason Haber – Futurecity: A Look at the Past\, Present\, and Future of NYC and Cities Around the World
DESCRIPTION:For the first time in history\, more people live in cities than in rural areas. By 2050\, another 2 billion people will occupancy our planet\, with two-thirds of them living in cities. While we have reached unprecedented population growth\, our planet is under siege and many of our cities\, including our own\, are ill-prepared for the coming storm. From climate change\, infrastructure\, housing\, health care and transportation\, cities will face historic challenges to meet the demands of the 21st century. How do cities meet these challenges and thrive in the face of them? In FutureCity\, Jason takes the audience through the history of cities\, and explores contemporary issues that are key to their survival and success. For New York\, this requires a further embrace of Jane Jacobs\, while moving on from the cen-centric policies of Robert Moses. \nJason Haber is a serial and social entrepreneur.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/jason-haber-futurecity-a-look-at-the-past-present-and-future-of-nyc-and-cities-around-the-world/
LOCATION:New York Society for Ethical Culture\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Economics,Free Event,Geek,Science,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T160000
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk About Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Think about all the times you’ve seen mental illness depicted on TV\, in movies\, and in the general media. How many times was it NOT mined for humor\, shock value\, horror\, or sensationalism? How often was it made HUMAN and REAL? Come to our show where we hope to explore and explode some of the myths that are still goin strong in 2019. \nThe show will feature performers\, all of whom will talk about their mental health journey. There will be audience participation in the form of Q&A after each performer speaks. \nSuggested donation of $10 that will be divided between National Alliance on Mental Illness and QED. \nLet’s Talk About Mental Health
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/lets-talk-about-mental-health/
LOCATION:QED\, 27-16 23rd Ave\, Queens\, NY\, 11105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Free Event,Geek,Mindfulness,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T210000
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SUMMARY:A Centennial of Asimov
DESCRIPTION:Isaac Asimov’s business card read “natural resource\,” and he was. Author or editor of nearly 500 books\, polymath\, and science fictional icon\, he was also a member of Mensa. January 2\, 2020\, is the centennial of his birth. Ian Randal Strock worked with Isaac for the last three years of his life\, and got to know him very well. Come hear tales of who he was\, what he meant to science fiction\, and what legacy he leaves. \nAfter the talk\, please join us for continued conversation and socializing at O’Reilly’s Pub (54 West 31st Street)\, right near the venue. \nLecture Details: January 23rd\, 7-9PM\, NomadWorks Annex\, 2nd Floor\, 1204 Broadway\, NY\, NY. \nEmail Davis Szalyga if you have any questions: david.szalyga@bod.gnym.org
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/a-centennial-of-asimov/
LOCATION:NomadWorks Annex\, 1204 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T204500
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SUMMARY:It’s Time to Expand Nuclear Power with Bill Nye
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, the development of nuclear power has sparked staunch debate among scientists\, politicians\, and activists alike. For its proponents\, the promise of nuclear energy is clear: It’s the most effective means of reducing greenhouse gases and combating climate change while still meeting the world’s growing demand for energy. And to date\, nuclear energy produces approximately 10% of the world’s power and rakes in billions in revenue in the United States alone. But its critics argue that expanding nuclear energy is dangerous and ill-advised. They cite the high costs of building powerplants\, the potential consequences of a meltdown\, and the challenge of managing waste. Rather\, they argue\, we should look to wind and solar to meet our energy demands. Should nuclear energy fuel our future? \n\nKEYNOTE CONVERSATION\n\n\n\nBill Nye\nScientist and CEO of the Planetary Society\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE DEBATERS FOR THE MOTION\n\n\n\n\nKirsty Gogan\nCo-founder and Executive Director of Energy for Humanity\n\n\n\n\n\nDaniel Poneman\nPresident and CEO of Centrus Energy\n\n\n\n\n\nAGAINST THE MOTION\n\n\nGregory B. Jaczko\nFormer Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission\n\n\n\n\n\nArjun Makhijani\nPresident of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE HOST\n\n\nJohn Donvan\nHost and Moderator
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/its-time-to-expand-nuclear-power-with-bill-nye/
LOCATION:French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF)\, 55 E 59th St\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200123T200000
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CREATED:20200119T025921Z
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SUMMARY:Lauren Silbert: The Neuroscience of Communication and Its Social Implications
DESCRIPTION:Lauren Silbert\, PhD\, is a neuroscientist\, educator\, and installation scientist. Her work explores the neural correlates underlying communication\, where she has developed new analytical tools to study the interaction between brains. She creates novel educational curricula and builds public installations that integrate her research with technology\, environment\, and interactive participation to facilitate understanding across society. \nIn this talk she will present her scientific findings and discuss their practical implications in education and public experience. She will focus on the role science\, technology\, and design can play in not only driving society forward with innovation\, but also in uniting myriad cultures around curiosity and shared knowledge.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/lauren-silbert-the-neuroscience-of-communication-and-its-social-implications/
LOCATION:New York Society for Ethical Culture\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Free Event,Philosophy,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200122T181500
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CREATED:20200119T014610Z
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SUMMARY:Ultra-Spooky Action at a Distance: From Quantum Materials in the Lab to Black Holes
DESCRIPTION:The strangest feature of quantum theory was dubbed “spooky action at a distance” by Albert Einstein. Today\, scientists have convincing evidence that two quantum particles far apart can entangle with each other such that the observation of one can instantaneously determine the state of the other. \nIn this lecture\, Subir Sachdev will describe how this quantum feature is playing a central role in many modern developments in physics. Quantum entanglement can occur on a macroscopic scale with trillions of electrons\, leading to new forms of ‘ultra-quantum matter’ with properties of technological importance. In high-temperature superconductors\, such as YBa2Cu3O7\, there appears to be a ‘quantum critical point’ whose entanglement structure is being explored by experiment and theory. Related entanglement structures arise across black hole horizons\, and recent advances have shed new light on Stephen Hawking’s information paradox. Sachdev will use simple models of entanglement to describe these mutually beneficial developments across different fields of physics. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nSubir Sachdev studied at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi\, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. He is now the Herchel Smith Professor of Physics and department chair of physics at Harvard University.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/ultra-spooky-action-at-a-distance-from-quantum-materials-in-the-lab-to-black-holes/
LOCATION:Simons Foundation\, 160 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T200000
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CREATED:20200119T013022Z
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SUMMARY:Secret Science Club Presents Structural Biologist Kevin Gardner
DESCRIPTION:The human body is made of trillions of cells. Inside each cell\, it’s as busy as the subway system with a dismaying array of routes\, signals\, and ever-moving parts. Exploring these teeny-tiny living labyrinths is the mission of modern-day micronauts like Kevin Gardner. \nA biochemist and biophysicist\, Kevin Gardner has been unlocking the secrets inside cells for over two decades. As he dives into this microscopic world\, he visualizes how all-important cellular proteins look in three dimensions and studies how they react to different stimuli—all with the goal of learning how the human body works and finding new cures for diseases. \nAt the next Secret Science Club\, Dr. Gardner asks: \n–How do cells—bacteria\, plant\, and human—sense what is going on in the world around them? \n–What role does light play in the world of cells? What are “optogenetic tools”? How do they turn genes on and off? \n–How can understanding a cell’s reaction to stimuli\, such as light and oxygen levels\, be used to discover new biotech tools and cancer treatments? \nBEFORE & AFTER \n–Imbibe our macroscopic cocktail of the night\, the Inner Space \n–Sway to bio-themed tunes and feel the grooves at the cellular level \n–Stick around for the scintillating Q&A \nKevin Gardner is the Einstein Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the City College of New York\, and he is the Director of the Structural Biology Initiative at CUNY’s Advanced Science Research Center.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/secret-science-club-presents-structural-biologist-kevin-gardner/
LOCATION:The Bell House\, 149 7th St\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geek,Science,Tech
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T210000
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CREATED:20200119T010913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200119T011200Z
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SUMMARY:Decolonizing the Heart and Mind
DESCRIPTION:This two part Olio series with Kim Nguyen asks how might we use scientific research\, as well as indigenous ways of knowing and healing\, to unlearn false and harmful narratives about human differences? \nThis Olio will challenge us to explore within ourselves and reflect on some ways that we all participate in perpetuating systems of oppression and how we might work to dismantle them instead. \nThis is a 2-part Olio series meeting on Jan 21st and 28th
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/decolonizing-the-heart-and-mind/
LOCATION:Work Heights – Electric\, 650 Franklin Ave\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11238\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geek,Philosophy,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200119T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200119T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20200113T014652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T014652Z
UID:2325-1579467600-1579467600@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Drug Test: Psychedelic Economics & Networking Hour
DESCRIPTION:When the black market turns rainbow\, what are we gonna do? How do we keep the good parts of an underground community? How do we protect against the bad parts of a legal economy? How do we keep the “deal” in “drug deal”? \nStick around for a Networking Happy Hour after the show!!! \nSince the dawn of mankind\, humans have tried to get high in one way or another. Why? Altered states of consciousness can be profoundly dangerous or dangerously profound. Knowledge makes the difference. We welcome a panel of experts and comedians to discuss how these drugs work!
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/drug-test-psychedelic-economics-networking-hour/
LOCATION:Caveat\, 21A Clinton St\, Manhattan\, NY\, 10002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Economics,Geek,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20200113T010320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T010320Z
UID:2311-1579287600-1579294800@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Plant Magic and Medicine Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Join Catland & co-owner Melissa Madara for an in-depth exploration of plant magic & medicine!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event:\n\n\nCatland is pleased to announce\, for the first time in its history\, an introductory intensive on plant magic & herbalism! This four week\, eight hour lecture & lab series will explore various applications of plants in medicinal and magical contexts\, and cover the areas of intersection between these two unique disciplines. \nThis series is suited for witches seeking to deepen their knowledge of practical herbcraft\, or budding herbalists who wish to fortify their practice with spiritual context. Come all students\, of all perspectives and experience levels\, to explore the green mysteries with us! \nPRICING \nFour week series : $50 \nSingle lecture: $15
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/plant-magic-and-medicine-intensive/
LOCATION:Catland\, 987 Flushing Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geek,Mindfulness,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200117T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20200113T005534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T005534Z
UID:2307-1579273200-1579280400@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Your Brain on the Military: A Conversation on Wartime Journalism
DESCRIPTION:Your Brain on the Military: Understanding Psychological Changes After Military Service \nThe Intrepid Museum and NewYork-Presbyterian Military Family Wellness Center welcome current and former military service members and their family and friends for a series exploring the links between military service and the brain. Hear from researchers and veterans as they unravel myths and realities about the military and mental health. \nA Conversation with Bruce Shapiro on Wartime Journalism: Combat\, Conflict\, and Mental Health\nBruce Shapiro is the executive director of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma\, a project of Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism that encourages innovative reporting on violence\, conflict and tragedy worldwide.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/your-brain-on-the-military-a-conversation-on-wartime-journalism/
LOCATION:Intrepid Sea\, Air & Space Museum\, Pier 86\, W 46th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20200113T003354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T003416Z
UID:2299-1579197600-1579208400@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Biohack the World: Ben Greenfield's Boundless Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Few people in the universe of biohacking have been as prolific and influential as Ben Greenfield. Widely recognized as one of the top fitness\, triathlon\, nutrition and metabolism experts in the nation\, Ben joins Biohack the World on his first leg of his Boundless Book Tour to give us his expert take on how to Upgrade Your Brain\, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging. \nJoin us for the 16th installment of Biohack the World as we celebrate the global biohacking movement and learn cutting edge techniques to enhance the body and mind.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/biohack-the-world-ben-greenfields-boundless-book-launch/
LOCATION:The Assemblage (John St)\, 17 John Street\, Manhattan\, NY\, 10038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200114T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20200112T212128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200112T212128Z
UID:2270-1579024800-1579035600@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Biohack the World: Dr. David Perlmutter Brain Wash Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:Dr. David Perlmutter\, the #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of Grain Brain\, joins Austin Perlmutter\, MD to expose how our health\, our relationships\, and even our thinking have been damaged by modern culture\, and offers a practical plan for healing. \nJoin us for this impromptu installment of Biohack the World as we get the Perlmutters’ expert take on how to restore our focus and reclaim joy and health in the modern world.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/biohack-the-world-dr-david-perlmutter-brain-wash-book-talk/
LOCATION:The Assemblage (John St)\, 17 John Street\, Manhattan\, NY\, 10038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Free Event,Geek,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200110T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20200105T181034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200105T181034Z
UID:2236-1578688200-1578688200@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Vince Ebert: Sexy Science
DESCRIPTION:Vince Ebert\, physicist and comedian\, is a big hit in his native Germany. After his 2018 sold out debut at the Edinburgh Fringe he’s on the road to export his unique sense of German humor to NYC. Why is the sky blue? Why is the night black? Why shouldn’t we eat yellow snow? “Sexy Science” – a witty and inspiring performance about skeptical thinking\, fake news\, the secret of German cars and the important question: Do strippers in the southern hemisphere turn around the pole in the opposite direction?
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/vince-ebert-sexy-science/
LOCATION:UNDER St. Marks\, 94 St. Marks Pl.\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20200105T163941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200105T164110Z
UID:2206-1578506400-1578511800@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:PERSON PLACE THING: Randy Cohen in conversation with Budd Heyman\, MD
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live taping of Randy Cohen’s podcast PERSON PLACE THING with Budd Heyman\, MD\, medical director of Prison Health Services at Bellevue Hospital Center. \n\nBudd Heyman\, MD\, has been the medical director of Prison Health Services at Bellevue Hospital Center for more than 26 years\, and is a clinical instructor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Langone Health. \nWith live music by The Wisterians. 
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/person-place-thing-randy-cohen-in-conversation-with-budd-heyman-md/
LOCATION:NYU Langone Health Science Building\, 435 E 30th St\, New York\, NY\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200108T181500
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20200105T043353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200105T043353Z
UID:2201-1578500100-1578507300@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Escher and the Droste Effect
DESCRIPTION:In 1956\, the Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher made an unusual lithograph. Titled “Prentententoonstelling” (or\, “Print Gallery”)\, the piece shows a young man standing in an exhibition gallery viewing a print of a Mediterranean seaport. Among the buildings depicted in the twisting print\, the man paradoxically sees the very same gallery in which he is standing. Curiously\, Escher left the middle of the lithograph blank\, filling it with only his monogram and signature. \nIn this lecture\, Hendrik W. Lenstra will discuss interactions between mathematics and M.C. Escher’s artwork. A mathematical analysis of the methods used by Escher leads to a series of hallucinating computer animations that show\, among others\, what’s in the blurry blank hole in the middle of the piece. \n4:15-5pm: TEA \n5pm-6:15pm: LECTURE \n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nLenstra received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the Universiteit van Amsterdam in 1977. He was a full professor at the university from 1978 until 1986\, and then at the University of California\, Berkeley\, from 1987 until 2003\, and since 1998 at the Universiteit Leiden in the Netherlands. Lenstra is best known for introducing advanced techniques in the area of number-theoretic algorithms. These techniques have important applications in computer security. Lenstra has been a member of the Royal Dutch Academy of Science since 1984 and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences since 1996. In 1998\, he won the Spinoza Award\, the highest scientific honor in the Netherlands.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/escher-and-the-droste-effect/
LOCATION:Simons Foundation\, 160 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Free Event,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200107T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20200105T184508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200105T184508Z
UID:2256-1578424500-1578430800@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:A 2020 Approach to Weight Loss
DESCRIPTION:Come to this exciting seminar by Complete Wellness NYC to learn about how functional medicine gets to the root of the problem. If you’re sick of just putting band-aids on big problems and are looking for a completely different approach to medicine – this is it! \nDiscover how the Complete Wellness NYC team uses a holistic approach to effectively and naturally address the real cause of stubborn weight gain\, hormone imbalances and other indicators of dysfunction in the body.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/a-2020-approach-to-weight-loss/
LOCATION:Complete Wellness\, 30 East 60th Street Suite 302\, New York\, NY\, 10022\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Event,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20200104T180543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200104T180543Z
UID:2180-1578337200-1578340800@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Daniel Levitin: Successful Aging
DESCRIPTION:Author of the iconic bestsellers This Is Your Brain on Music and The Organized Mind\, Daniel Levitin turns his keen insights to what happens in our brains as we age\, why we should think about health span\, not life span\, and\, based on a rigorous analysis of neuroscientific evidence\, what you can do to make the most of your seventies\, eighties\, and nineties today no matter how old you are now.\n\nSuccessful Aging uses research from developmental neuroscience and the psychology of individual differences to show that sixty-plus years is a unique developmental stage that\, like infancy or adolescence\, has its own demands and distinct advantages. Levitin looks at the science behind what we all can learn from those who age joyously\, as well as how to adapt our culture to take full advantage of older people’s wisdom and experience. Throughout his exploration of what aging really means\, Levitin reveals resilience strategies and practical\, cognitive enhancing tricks everyone should do as they age. \nThe book is packed with accessible and discussable takeaways\, providing great material for reading groups and media coverage. \nSuccessful Aging inspires a powerful new approach to how readers think about our final decades\, and it will revolutionize the way we plan for old age as individuals\, family members\, and citizens within a society where the average life expectancy continues to rise. \nJoin us in the Rare Book room at The Strand for the release of Levitin’s new book. \nDoors open at 6:30pm. \nAdmission: $15 \nAdmission with signed copy of the book: $30
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/daniel-levitin-successful-aging/
LOCATION:The Strand\, 828 Broadway\, New York\, NY\, 10003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Geek,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20191223T041133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T041133Z
UID:2144-1577530800-1577536200@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Inside the Holographer's Laboratory
DESCRIPTION:Join Holographic Studios for a very special guided tour of the method behind the hologram magic. Starting with a walk through the collection\, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with eerily lifelike holographic sculptures\, motion image and cylindrical holograms\, computer-generated holographic images\, and multi-channel holograms that change when you pass by. Your visit will culminate with a trip down to my subterranean laser laboratory for a demonstration on holography and a very special chance to actually observe laser physics in action.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/inside-the-holographers-laboratory/
LOCATION:Holographic Studios\, 240 E 26th St\, New York\, NY\, 10010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geek,Science,Tech,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191222T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20191216T025401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T025401Z
UID:2126-1577012400-1577017800@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Saad Amer: Climate Action: Why Collective Action is The Answer
DESCRIPTION:With wildfires in California\, devastating hurricanes across the Atlantic\, and record temperatures across the US\, climate change is more visible than ever. Despite the billions of dollars in damages and lives lost this last year\, the US is moving backward in climate policy. While individual actions can make a difference\, systematic change is essential in dealing with the Climate Crisis\, especially given its impact on marginalized communities\, human health\, inequality and the economy. This talk\, featuring Saad Amer\, will focus on the why voting is essential\, how we can organize our communities\, and how we can turn the momentum on climate into a movement to the polls come 2020. \nSaad Amer is an environmentalist\, activist and the Founder of Plus1Vote\, an organization dedicated to improving voter turnout and improving representation in our democracy.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/saad-amer-climate-action-why-collective-action-is-the-answer/
LOCATION:New York Society for Ethical Culture\, 2 W 64th St\, New York\, NY\, 10023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Economics,Free Event,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20191216T024339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T024339Z
UID:2122-1576933200-1576938600@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:Inside Final Frontier Design\, NASA Space Suit Developer Workshop & Lab
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with a private spacesuit maker and its cutting-edge technologies & materials being developed for commercial spaceflight. \nJoin New York Adventure Club for an exclusive visit to Final Frontier Design\, a private design studio designing flight-ready space suits for space access providers\, EVA suits future deep space exploration\, as well as garments for use here on Earth.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/inside-final-frontier-design-nasa-space-suit-developer-workshop-lab/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Roasting Company\, 63 Flushing Avenue (Building 92)\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11249\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geek,Science,Tech,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T234953
CREATED:20191216T022908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T022908Z
UID:2116-1576868400-1576868400@www.coolnycevents.com
SUMMARY:AMNH Presents: Astronomy Live: Winter Solstice and the Year Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the solstice and get ready for the cosmic year ahead.\nIrene Pease and Ted Williams conduct this tour around the Sun and preview important astronomical and scientific happenings you won’t want to miss. \nIrene Pease has a degree in Physics from the University of Arizona.  Her Astronomy EPO career has included work as an astrophysics educator\, telescope operator\, and Mad Scientist.  Currently Brooklyn’s Friendly Neighborhood Astronomer\, Irene shares the NYC sky through sidewalk astronomy\, current-skies visuals\, and observing classes. She also teaches physics at York College CUNY\, and produces the Hayden Planetarium video blog\, Skylight. \n\nTed Williams serves as president of the Rittenhouse Astronomical Society (Franklin Institute.) A lifelong astronomy educator\, he presents in the Fels\, Mallon\, and Centennial planetaria in the Philadelphia area\, and telescope operator at Muddy Run Observatories (Lancaster PA.) Ted celebrates 12 years with Hayden\, as he hosts stars watches nationwide.
URL:https://www.coolnycevents.com/event/amnh-presents-astronomy-live-winter-solstice-and-the-year-ahead/
LOCATION:American Museum of Natural History\, 175-208 79th Street\, Central Park West\, NY\, 10024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geek,Science
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