Brain-Control: Thoughts Made Motion

Sunday, October 12
10:30am - 11:30am
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From The Six Million Dollar Man to The Matrix, fictional machines are controlled by thought alone. Washington University biomedical engineer, Dr. Daniel Moran reveals what’s new in the futuristic science of brain-computer connection that is making it possible to communicate and control artificial devices like video games and robotic arms using only the signals from our brains. You won’t want to miss science’s 21st century update on 17th century mathematician and philosopher, Rene Descartes’ echoing thought-- “I think, therefore I am.” 

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Infinite Variety: The Science of Beer

Did you know that there are more different varieties of beer than there are of wine? It is the most consumed alcoholic beverage and the most popular drink overall after water and tea. Here in St. Louis, Schlafly Beer produces more than 50 styles of craft-brewed beers - and there are more than one hundred brewed throughout the world.  From barley to bottle, hear from Tom Schlafly how beers are made and enjoyed, from lager to ale and beyond.

 
 

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