# sustainability and public policy (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover sustainability and public policy. Page: Feed: --- ## [Why Topology Matters for Data Science and AI](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41487) _2026-08-10 · Science (Audio)_ Topology offers a way to organize complex data by looking for shape, structure, and relationships. Yusu Wang, Ph.D., UC San Diego, and Gunnar E. Carlsson, Ph.D., Stanford University, discuss how ideas from algebraic topology move from pure mathematics into data science, machine learning, and AI. Carlsson explains why topological data analysis helps identify meaningful groups in large data sets,… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41487.mp3) ## [Archaeology Coastal Heritage and Climate Adaptation with Isabel C. Rivera-Collazo](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41490) _2026-08-01 · Science (Audio)_ Archaeology can help communities understand environmental change, protect cultural heritage, and prepare for an uncertain climate future. Isabel C. Rivera-Collazo, Ph.D., of UC San Diego studies relationships among people, oceans, coastal ecosystems, and climate in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. She explains how Hurricane Maria shifted her research from identifying theoretical vulnerabilities to… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41490.mp3) ## [The Rescue: Centering Autistic Voices in Film](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41175) _2026-07-25 · Science (Audio)_ Authentic autism representation begins with listening to autistic people and including them in stories about their lives. Seth Bakke, producer, writer and director of The Rescue, explains how his autistic cousin Aaron and a poem by autistic typer Peter Tran inspired the film. Bakke describes working with Aaron on screen, consulting the Tran family and adapting the set to support his needs.… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41175.mp3) ## [Trust and Support in the Future of American Science and Biomedical Innovation with Fred Ramsdell](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41113) _2026-07-24 · Science (Audio)_ Scientific progress depends on curiosity, investment and the freedom to take risks. Nobel Laureate and UC San Diego alumnus Fred Ramsdell traces his path from community college to biotechnology and a discovery that reshaped understanding of immune regulation. He explains how decades of publicly funded research made that breakthrough possible and why failed experiments are essential steps toward… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41113.mp3) ## [The Moment of Decision](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41450) _2026-07-20 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ What is a decision, and why does decision-making matter in politics, history, war, and public life? This panel examines how decisions differ from choices, when decisions become political, and how theories of rational choice, game theory, cognitive bias, neuroscience, and emotion shape our understanding of judgment. They explore how constitutional, legal, cultural, and social frameworks influence… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41450.mp3) ## [The Decision in History](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41449) _2026-07-18 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Decision-making in history affects how societies understand power, responsibility, and change. Sir Christopher Clark, Regius Professor of History at the University of Cambridge, explains how narratives turn moments of decision into markers of sovereignty and political action. Clark examines real and ostensible decisions, deterministic political environments, and modern pressures from democracy,… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41449.mp3) ## [What is a Decision?](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41448) _2026-07-17 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Political decision-making affects governments and societies in important ways. Sir Christopher Clark, Regius Professor of History at the University of Cambridge, explains how choices become decisions within political, legal, and cultural systems. Clark examines rational choice theory, cognitive bias, and decisions about war, helping clarify how power acts under pressure. This work helps explain… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41448.mp3) ## [Returning to the Moon](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41597) _2026-07-10 · Science (Audio)_ With the success of Artemis II, NASA is preparing for humanity’s return to the Moon through the ambitious Artemis Project. In this lecture, Professor Neil Farber explores the future Artemis missions, the spacecraft and technologies designed to support them, and the challenges NASA faces in sending astronauts back to the lunar surface. Building on the legacy of the Apollo program, Artemis… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41597.mp3) ## [Early Roles of SYNGAP1 in Neurodevelopment: Insights from a Top Autism Risk Gene](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41174) _2026-07-05 · Science (Audio)_ Human brain organoids help researchers study neurodevelopmental disorders that are difficult to examine directly in developing brain tissue. Giorgia Quadrato, USC, uses cortical organoids derived from human pluripotent stem cells to examine SYNGAP1, an autism risk gene associated in the transcript with intellectual disability, epilepsy, and global developmental delay. Quadrato describes how… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41174.mp3) ## [From Talking Tools to Metahumans: Social Interaction Semiotic Skill and the Authority of AI Chatbots](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41542) _2026-07-03 · Science (Audio)_ As chatbots trained on Large Language Models become more sophisticated, their responses can sometimes seem uncanny, as if they come from a source that is mysterious, inexplicable, or even divine. Webb Keane, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, examines what happens when people treat artificial intelligence as a kind of “metahuman.” He explains how this reflects a broader human… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41542.mp3) ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eNLay6RGZZtl) _2026-07-03 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [The 2000-Year History of Rome and Its Lessons Today](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41602) _2026-07-01 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Rome survived for 2,000 years. Edward Watts explores the long history of the Roman state and the lessons it offers for the modern world. From its beginnings as a small Italian city-state to its transformation into a Christian empire centered in Constantinople, Rome maintained a remarkable sense of political continuity across centuries of cultural and religious change. Watts examines how Roman… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41602.mp3) ## [How Machine Learning Improves Algorithms with Ellen Vitercik](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41179) _2026-06-28 · Science (Audio)_ Hard optimization problems often look impossible through worst-case analysis, but real-world problems can contain structure that helps algorithms work faster. Ellen Vitercik, Ph.D., of Stanford University explains how machine learning can improve algorithm design for NP-hard optimization problems while preserving the formal guarantees that make solvers useful. She discusses beyond worst-case… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41179.mp3) ## [Heart Regeneration in Humans: Are We There Yet?](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40853) _2026-06-26 · Science (Audio)_ Heart regeneration faces two connected challenges: replacing lost muscle and keeping transplanted cells safe and accepted by the body. Charles Murry, M.D., Ph.D., of USC explains why the adult heart heals major cardiomyocyte loss with scar tissue rather than new muscle, leading to progressive heart failure. Murry describes how stem cell derived cardiomyocytes can be manufactured at scale,… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40853.mp3) ## [How to Not Know with Simone Stolzoff](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41267) _2026-06-23 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ In an age obsessed with expertise, certainty, and endless self-optimization, author and journalist Simone Stolzoff invites audiences to rediscover the power of curiosity, humility, and not having all the answers. His new book, How to Not Know, challenges the cultural pressure to define ourselves by what we do or what we know—and instead celebrates the richness of uncertainty as a pathway to… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41267.mp3) ## [Inflammatory Memory in Human Hematopoietic Stem Cells as a Driver of Clonal Selection in Aging and Cancer](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41406) _2026-06-19 · Science (Audio)_ Hematopoietic stem cells make blood across the lifespan, but they do not all behave the same way. Stephanie Xie, Ph.D., Scientist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto, examines how these rare cells self-renew, differentiate, and respond to inflammatory stress, asking whether differences in the stem cell pool help explain why aging affects people so differently. Xie identifies… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41406.mp3) ## [Climate Faith and Collective Responsibility with Bill McKibben](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41265) _2026-05-23 · Climate Change (Audio)_ Environmentalist and author Bill McKibben has helped shape how the world understands climate change. In this conversation with Marco Werman, host of The World, McKibben offers a clear-eyed look at the climate crisis and the solutions that could help reduce the damage of a warming planet. As part of the Burke Lectureship at UC San Diego, McKibben also explores the moral and spiritual questions at… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41265.mp3) ## [Extreme Events in California’s Changing Climate](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41412) _2026-05-22 · Climate Change (Audio)_ How does global warming connect to the extreme weather people experience close to home? Drawing on the work of the Weather Extremes and Climate Impacts Analytics group, Sasha Gershunov of Scripps Institution of Oceanography outlines the accelerating warming trend, the role of fossil fuels and carbon dioxide, and the greenhouse effect, and how it relates to extreme weather. He also traces key… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41412.mp3) ## [The Constitutional Right to Transition: Reconstruction and the Political History of Transphobia](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41447) _2026-05-15 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Award-winning historian Jules Gill-Peterson examines transgender identity and politics through the lens of American liberalism, arguing that anti-transgender politics cannot be understood by analyzing conservatism alone. She traces the emergence of transgender identity from middle-class cross-dressing cultures, the development of transgender medicine, and the class tensions surrounding transition.… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41447.mp3) ## [Green Building in the Age of Wild Fires with Drew Hubbell](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41530) _2026-05-09 · Climate Change (Audio)_ Architect Drew Hubbell explores the intersection of sustainable design and architectural artistry, highlighting how thoughtful, aesthetically rich structures can also embody strong environmental principles. He presents several recent projects, with particular attention to their fire-resistant strategies and materials. Against the backdrop of increasingly destructive wildfires across California,… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41530.mp3) ## [An Airline Odyssey with Maurice Gallagher](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41411) _2026-04-25 · UC Davis (Audio)_ Airline entrepreneurship affects how travelers access low-cost leisure travel and how companies create value in a changing industry. Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., chair of Allegiant Travel Company and a UC Davis alumnus, explains how deregulation, innovation, and calculated risk shape growth in commercial aviation. Gallagher examines airline deregulation in the late 1970s, the rise of ticketless… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41411.mp3) ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IMvgl6esaVdj) _2026-04-25 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## [A Conversation with Judy Woodruff - Writer's Symposium By the Sea 2026](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41203) _2026-03-30 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Widely regarded as one of the most respected figures in American broadcast journalism, Judy Woodruff is known for her decades-long career covering politics and current events. She is also the author of the book, This Is Judy Woodruff at the White House. Renowned for her calm, balanced reporting and commitment to journalistic integrity, Woodruff has covered every U.S. presidential election since… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41203.mp3) ## [It’s Not So Simple: An Examination of How the Internal Revenue Code Fails to Contemplate the Economic Realities of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41178) _2026-02-16 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Families with disabled students often face extra out-of-pocket costs—costs they wouldn’t have if their child weren’t disabled—to secure the same education other students receive for free, yet tax relief for those expenses is limited and unclear. Garret Hoff, J.D., argues that Internal Revenue Code Section 213 and its interpretations reflect a time when disabled people were not viewed as worth… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41178.mp3) ## [Can a Liberal Polity Survive the Politics of Grievance?](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41069) _2026-02-11 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ Contemporary populism is almost everywhere; a right wing phenomena that focuses on a politics of white working class grievance. A set of grievances that are to be addressed, when in power, with policies of expulsion, exclusion, and domination. Attempts by liberal states to deal with such movements paradoxically rely on a similar politics of exclusion, such as building so-called firewalls against… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41069.mp3) ## [Water Wealth and the Ancestral Circular Economy with Kamanamaikalani Beamer](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41295) _2026-02-04 · Public Affairs (Audio)_ The extractive linear economy and policies focused on endless growth have produced unparalleled socioeconomic inequality and the climate crisis. Communities around the world are calling for new economic models that are regenerative towards people, place, and ecosystems. Ancestral ʻŌiwi (indigenous Hawaiian) economic systems were built around people's relationships and understandings of wai… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41295.mp3) ## [Economics Always Wins: Climate and Electrification in the 21st Century with Tom Steyer](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41034) _2025-12-02 · Climate Change (Audio)_ Climate investor and philanthropist Tom Steyer, recipient of the 2025 Charles David Keeling Memorial Lecture, talks about the current and future state of energy. In a conversation with Scott Lewis of Voice of San Diego, Steyer argues that capitalism and policy must work together at scale, and highlights the marketplace rise of renewables like solar and EVs alongside challenges like slow… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41034.mp3) ## [Sustainably UC Davis Episode 4: Zero Waste](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41059) _2025-11-03 · UC Davis (Audio)_ What does it really mean to go zero waste? At UC Davis, the answer is both innovative and inspiring. Episode 4 of ‘Sustainably UC Davis’ explores how the university is moving toward a zero-waste future—from converting campus food scraps into renewable energy, to phasing out single-use plastics in food service. Featured in the episode are Joseph Yonkoski, Facilities Management superintendent of… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41059.mp3) ## [That May Be the Chancellor - Episode 12](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41062) _2025-11-03 · UC Davis (Audio)_ Wine down with Chancellor May as he meets up with some of the students, staff and faculty from the Department of Viticulture and Enology — recognized as one of the best programs in the world. Chancellor May tours the winery and vineyard, learns about the winery's cutting-edge technology and sustainability practices, and even helps crush grapes before sampling the final product with his "partner in… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41062.mp3) ## [That May Be the Chancellor - Episode 13](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41063) _2025-11-03 · UC Davis (Audio)_ In this episode of That May Be the Chancellor, Chancellor Gary S. May explores some of the reasons UC Davis is such a great place to launch an idea. First; an interview with Joe DiNunzio, Executive Director of the Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; next, a tour of the Diane Bryant Engineering Student Design Center; and finally, a conversation with two outstanding… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41063.mp3) ## [That May Be the Chancellor - Episode 14](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41064) _2025-11-03 · UC Davis (Audio)_ Join Chancellor May as he meets a couple of UC Davis researchers and the people who have been impacted by their positive work on the UC Davis Health campus. Joseph Tuscano, M.D., oncologist at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, receives federal funding to look for less toxic therapies for treating cancer such as immunotherapy. And Christine Nordahl, director of the Autism Phenome Project at… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41064.mp3) ## [Lessons from La Jolla Shores](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41072) _2025-09-29 · Climate Change (Audio)_ For many people, a personal connection to the ocean ties into bigger issues like conservation and climate change. As the biodiversity of marine life along the coast at La Jolla Shores has declined, divers and researchers discuss why simply knowing about environmental problems isn’t enough. They emphasize the importance of conservation psychology, storytelling, and inspiration to encourage action.… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41072.mp3) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OfN5zQz0LeWr) _2025-09-29 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Inspiring Young People To Get Out in Nature](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41070) _2025-09-25 · UC Davis (Audio)_ What’s the best way to get college students interested in nature? By getting them outside and teaching them valuable skills in wildlife conservation and habitat restoration. Associate Professor Laci Gerhart’s popular “Wild Davis” course does just that, and students who complete the course can earn California Naturalist Certification. Series: "UC Davis News" \[Science\] \[Show ID: 41070\] [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41070.mp3) ## [Scientists Find the BEST Lighting Color for Emotional Well-Being](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41054) _2025-09-22 · UC Davis (Audio)_ Why does amber light ease stress and anxiety? One theory is that it’s similar to the natural orange light experienced in nature, like sunsets and campfires. Thanks to interest and funding in color psychology research, discoveries like this will improve emotional and mental health for everyone, especially those who need it most like hospital patients and those in elder care housing. Series: "UC… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41054.mp3) ## [Sustainably UC Davis Episode 2: The Student Farm](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41057) _2025-09-22 · UC Davis (Audio)_ At the UC Davis Student Farm, students bring sustainable food systems to life. In Episode 2 of 'Sustainably UC Davis', we explore student-led efforts in sustainable agriculture. Environmental and social sustainability remain central to the Student Farm’s mission, from organic practices to food justice. Hear about these topics and more from Colin Dixon, Director of the Student Farm, as well as… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41057.mp3) ## [Enzymes Are Everywhere: Here’s How Our Students Design Them](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41052) _2025-09-21 · UC Davis (Audio)_ UC Davis students from multiple disciplines are learning to design enzymes that address challenges in food, energy and health. Through the Design2Data program, they gain hands-on experience in enzyme engineering, preparing for careers in science and research that make a real-world impact. See how our students contribute to solving important human needs. Series: "UC Davis News" \[Science\] \[Show ID:… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41052.mp3) ## [From Uncertainty to Early Warning: Advancing Sundowner Wind Science to Reduce Wildfire Risk](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41039) _2025-09-19 · Climate Change (Audio)_ Coastal Santa Barbara is considered one of the most idyllic locations on the North American West Coast, but its beauty is frequently disrupted by fast-spreading, wind-driven wildfires. The east-west oriented Santa Ynez Mountains (SYM), rising abruptly over 1,000 meters from the coastal plain, create a distinct climatic environment by separating the cool, stable air over the Pacific from the much… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41039.mp3) ## [From Labs to Lives: How Research Funding Solves Real-World Problems](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41053) _2025-09-16 · UC Davis (Audio)_ UC Davis is a powerhouse for breakthroughs and impact. Our interdisciplinary research plays a vital role in building the region’s economy. Our research improves the quality of life of residents and contributes to America’s global leadership in technology and innovation. Through collaboration between our top-ranked hospital and veterinary school, as well as our science and engineering discoveries,… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41053.mp3) ## [Sustainably UC Davis Episode 3: Food and Dining](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41058) _2025-09-15 · UC Davis (Audio)_ From sourcing ingredients to sorting waste, sustainability is baked into every part of campus dining. Episode 3 of ‘Sustainably UC Davis’ highlights how Student Housing and Dining Services (SHDS) makes on-campus dining more sustainable—from procurement, to waste audits, to educational programming. Featured in the episode are Chamayo Yniguez, Director of Dining Operations; Samuel Orellana,… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41058.mp3) ## [Day in the Life of a Professional Photographer](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/41051) _2025-09-03 · UC Davis (Audio)_ Join Greg, UC Davis staff photographer, as he embarks on an 8 a.m. (or rather, 5 a.m.) photoshoot! Get a behind-the-scenes look at being a university photographer, capturing moments around campus and waking up at ungodly hours to get the perfect shot. With a whistle and a witty joke, Greg explains what it means to take professional photos. Series: "UC Davis News" \[Arts and Music\] \[Show ID: 41051\] [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/41051.mp3) ## [Science in the White House: Integrating Solutions to the Triple Crises of Climate Change Loss of Biodiversity and Inequality/Inequity](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40426) _2025-07-09 · Climate Change (Audio)_ Three major global challenges – climate change, loss of biodiversity and its benefits, and inequality and inequity among people – are typically tackled within three separate silos. However, scientific knowledge tells us that the three are inextricably linked. If the problems are not considered together, solutions to one may undermine solutions to the others. Moreover, more holistic, integrated… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40426.mp3) ## [Figuring Out Atmospheric Rivers](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40658) _2025-04-19 · Climate Change (Audio)_ The meteorology that causes atmospheric rivers is complex, but scientists at the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) are working to help better predict them and understand what they mean for rainfall and snowfall across the state. Join CW3E Deputy Director Julie Kalansky to learn the causes and consequences of these rivers in the sky. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40658.mp3) ## [The Arc of Energy Justice: A Pursuit to Ensure Affordable Reliable and Clean Energy for All](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40223) _2025-02-17 · Climate Change (Audio)_ We are at a critical moment in our society. While we advance efforts to mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis, across the globe, millions are experiencing issues of energy affordability, reliability and equitable access to modern energy technologies. In this program, Tony Reames, Professor of Environmental Justice at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, explores… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40223.mp3) ## [Insider's View on the Evolution of Impact Investing](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40390) _2025-02-10 · UC Davis (Audio)_ What is impact investing? Silicon Valley venture capitalist Nancy Pfund talks about her career in finance and what shaped her life. In this spirited conversation with Stephen Morris, the San Francisco Bureau Chief of The Financial Times, Pfund spoke about the influence of her parents—her father, a patent attorney, and her mother, a political activist. She said the exposure to the worlds of… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40390.mp3) ## [A Day in the Life of Marine Science Student Researchers](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40180) _2024-12-25 · UC Davis (Audio)_ In the Bodega Marine Laboratory, UC Davis’ esteemed faculty and passionate undergraduate students are uncovering the secrets of the marine world. Through our summer research programs, students get the unique opportunity to conduct independent research and make new discoveries alongside a community of environmental and marine scientists. Follow students through a day of marine research and witness… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40180.mp3) ## [Is This America’s Oldest Chinese Restaurant?](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40176) _2024-10-28 · UC Davis (Audio)_ Step into the historic Chicago Cafe in Woodland, California, a culinary landmark that could potentially be the oldest Chinese restaurant in the U.S. Anchored by the Fong family for over a century, their resilience echoes through the decades of the Chinese Exclusion Act and societal adversity. The cafe offers more than traditional Chinese food. It's a living chapter of Chinese-American history and… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40176.mp3) ## [The Problem with Flood Insurance: Can Community Insurance Help?](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40177) _2024-10-07 · UC Davis (Audio)_ Witness the resilience of Isleton, California, as they pioneer a groundbreaking, community-based flood insurance program aimed at fostering recovery and climate resilience. This initiative, led by UC Davis researchers, could revolutionize disaster preparedness, offering fast, flexible support post-flood and investing in long-term sustainability. Series: "UC Davis News" \[Public Affairs\] \[Science\]… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40177.mp3) ## [Love Bugs? Become an Insect Scholar at UC Davis](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40178) _2024-10-07 · UC Davis (Audio)_ UC Davis undergraduate student researchers are making exciting discoveries in the world of insects through the Insect Scholars program. From studying monarch butterflies to honey bees, these students gain hands-on experience in entomology, developing crucial lab and field skills. Learn about their journeys, the research they conduct and how they contribute to conservation efforts. Series: "UC… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40178.mp3) ## [Want To Age in Place? This New Tech Is Improving Elder Care](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40175) _2024-10-04 · UC Davis (Audio)_ UC Davis researchers are developing innovative technology ​​to help older adults maintain independence while staying connected with loved ones. The new I-Care platform combines task management tools with advanced sensor technology to address challenges like cognitive decline and social isolation while also reducing caregiver burnout. Watch as our experts improve the future of senior care. Series:… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40175.mp3) ## [Unexpected Legends: Arneson Eggheads and Arts at UC Davis - Part 1](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40182) _2024-10-01 · UC Davis (Audio)_ UC Davis is commemorating the 30th anniversary of the campus' iconic Egghead sculptures in 2024. As part of the celebration, this documentary tells the tale of the UC Davis art department — from its founding artists to the present faculty and students who follow in the founders' footsteps. The first-generation artists built their community in the ceramics building known as TB 9, or Temporary… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40182.mp3) ## [Will Dam Removal Save Salmon on the Klamath River?](https://www.uctv.tv/shows/40179) _2024-09-30 · UC Davis (Audio)_ UC Davis researchers are exploring the effects of Klamath River dam removal on salmon populations and habitat restoration. Watch as we uncover the journey of salmon regaining access to 400 miles of historical spawning grounds. This study not only highlights the ecological benefits of river dam removal but also the cultural significance to Indigenous tribes. Series: "UC Davis News" \[Science\] \[Show… [Listen](https://podcast.uctv.tv/mp3/40179.mp3)