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SUMMARY:Town Talk: Small Molecules at the Origins of Life
DESCRIPTION:This town talk will be presented by David Lancy\, University of Buffalo. \nHow did the atoms in the universe come together to form life? At the heart of this mystery is the conversion of small molecules into the building blocks of life\, driven by metallocofactors—enzyme-like catalysts conserved across all domains of life. The chemical ancestors of these metallocofactors are thought to have been active prior to the traditional bounds of life\, such as dynamic molecular architectures at mineral surfaces in early oceans. Understanding these chemistries in unusual abiotic environments enables unique insight into how life may have started and evolved into its present form. In this talk\, I will share some of the exciting new developments in the science of extraterrestrial photosynthesis (the search for light-harvesting life on other planets) and other metal-based processes that underpin life on Earth\, and possibly the cosmos.
URL:https://koto.org/event/town-talk-small-molecules-at-the-origins-of-life/
LOCATION:Telluride Conference Center\, 580 Mountain Village Blvd.\, Mountain Village\, 81435\, United States
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SUMMARY:Town Talk: Good Vibrations
DESCRIPTION:This town talk will be presented by Matthias Heyden\, Arizona State University. \nWater is far more than a refreshing drink — its unique molecular properties make life possible. By forming a dynamic network of weak chemical bonds\, water acts as both a selective solvent and a kind of molecular lubricant\, driving the assembly of cells and keeping the tiny protein machines inside them flexible and in constant motion. Understanding the role water plays in the generation of these vibrations is one of the great frontiers of modern science\, with real-world implications for greener industrial chemistry and smarter\, safer drug design.
URL:https://koto.org/event/town-talk-good-vibrations/
LOCATION:Telluride Innovation Center\, 300 S. Townsend\, Telluride\, 81435
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SUMMARY:Town Talk: Can we change the weather (and do we really want to?)
DESCRIPTION:This town talk will be presented by Derek Posselt\, Principal Scientist\, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. \nIf you live on planet Earth\, you have had to worry about the weather at some point. Most of us have heard some version of the expression: “If you don’t like the weather\, wait 5 minutes\, and it will change.” Many of us wish we had the ability to do something about it. This is not a new impulse. Humans have been trying to change the weather for over a century. Posselt will review the ways people have tried to modify the weather\, what has worked (and what hasn’t)\, and whether it is\, in fact\, a good idea to try in the first place.
URL:https://koto.org/event/town-talk-can-we-change-the-weather-and-do-we-really-want-to/
LOCATION:Telluride Conference Center\, 580 Mountain Village Blvd.\, Mountain Village\, 81435\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar
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SUMMARY:Town Talk: The Science of Connection
DESCRIPTION:What does science have to say about the bonds we form with other animals — and why do those bonds matter so deeply for our health? In this talk\, Dr. Kevin Morris\, American Humane endowed chair and executive director of the University of Denver’s Institute for Human-Animal Connection\, explores the emerging research behind human-animal relationships and what it means for individual and community well-being. \nDrawing on a remarkable career that spans molecular biology\, cancer research\, and social work\, Dr. Morris bridges disciplines to illuminate how our lives with other animals are not just emotionally meaningful\, but biologically and socially profound. His work challenges us to think about health as something shared across species — and to consider what a more equitable\, science-informed relationship with the animal world could look like for all of us. \nThis event is free and open to the public but RSVP is required at https://form.jotform.com/261447761087060
URL:https://koto.org/event/town-talk-the-science-of-connection/
LOCATION:Telluride Innovation Center\, 300 S. Townsend\, Telluride\, 81435
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