Doing Translational Research explores the process of translating research findings into policy and practice and working with practitioners and policy makers to design more effective research studies. The podcast is produced by The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research (BCTR) at Cornell University. The BCTR expands, strengthens, and speeds the connections between research, policy, and practice to enhance human development and well-being.
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Ever wondered what happens in the brain of a translator or an interpreter? How we can unravel the mysteries of the multilingual mind? What do we know about cognitive activities during translation and interpreting? Join us as we interview diverse specialists about the inner workings of interlingual reformulation. Minds Between Languages is also on YouTube! Design and Idea: Adolfo M. García. Post-production: Natasa Pavlovic and Anne Catherine Gieshoff. This podcast is endorsed by the Translati ...
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As the birthplace of the mindfulness movement in the United States, Naropa University has a unique perspective when it comes to higher education in the West. Founded in 1974 by renowned Tibetan Buddhist scholar and lineage holder Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Naropa was intended to be a place where students could study Eastern and Western religions, writing, psychology, science, and the arts, while also receiving contemplative and meditation training. Forty-three years later, Naropa is a leader ...
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What do medicine and translation have in common? In what sense, and to what extent, is translation used in contexts as different as the transfer of meaning from one language (or medium) to the other, the concept of knowledge translation, and the process of protein synthesis? How will a nuanced understanding of translation help us live a healthier, happier and longer life? In this newly-launched seminar series, we will explore these questions in an interdisciplinary way, with the aim to endor ...
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“It’s not what we don’t know that gets us into trouble. It’s what we know that ain’t so”. Will RogersWe believe the explosion of life science research from many disciplines had catapulted ahead of our capacity to process, integrate, understand, and apply. We are interested in translating all that is out there as news to use. A fundamentally different understanding of human biology has emerged. The implications from the perspective of self-care are profound. We are rapidly moving away from th ...
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As someone looking to make a real difference in the lives of patients suffering from disease , there is a lot you can do beyond publishing papers. It takes an average of 17 years to go from research finding to clinical implementation. This means that ground-breaking discoveries will not matter much if no one picks up the mantle to carry those discoveries forward. It’s hard to become the kind of leader who drives research findings forward into clinical application. It used to be that through ...
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'Speak Hebrew – love Israel?' will share some of my students stories and motivations for learning modern Hebrew, and their feelings towards the Israeli state. We will question - * Can we learn Hebrew in a non-political setting, as just a language?? * What part does love towards Israel/the Jewish people play in my student’s will to learn Hebrew? * And if so - have they also been brainwashed about Israel? just as I was when I was young? * Why would anyone want to learn IVRIT, my language, a be ...
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For the first time ever, researchers have captured the worlds fastest backflipper showing off its talent in slow motion.
For the first time ever, researchers have captured the worlds fastest backflipper showing off its talent in slow motion.
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The same underlying technology powering massively popular generative AI models like from large tech firms like OpenAI is now being used to scan for early signs of lung disease.
The same underlying technology powering massively popular generative AI models like from large tech firms like OpenAI is now being used to scan for early signs of lung disease.
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Egyptologists have excavated a nearly 9,150-square-foot astronomical observatory in modern-day Tell el-Faraeen dating back to the sixth century BCEthe first and largest of its kind from that era.
Egyptologists have excavated a nearly 9,150-square-foot astronomical observatory in modern-day Tell el-Faraeen dating back to the sixth century BCEthe first and largest of its kind from that era.
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They all lied to you.
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As the summer begins to wane, cases of mosquito-borne diseases are creeping up in some parts of the United States.
As the summer begins to wane, cases of mosquito-borne diseases are creeping up in some parts of the United States.
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Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and if you're sad to see the season go, you can find some solace in taking advantage of deep discounts on everything from a new mattress to premium ...
Labor Day Weekend marks the unofficial end of summer, and if you're sad to see the season go, you can find some solace in taking advantage of deep discounts on everything from a new mattress to premium Bluetooth speakers.
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When you think of productivity apps, you likely think of Microsoft Office.
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There are many forms of touch in the human vocabulary, like caresses, squeezes, slaps, and pinches.
There are many forms of touch in the human vocabulary, like caresses, squeezes, slaps, and pinches.
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Bugattis Chiron Super Sport was a revelation for the company in 2021.
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In the thorny acacia trees of the Kalahari Desert, avian construction crews are hard at work.
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Your AirTag has already been outclassed.
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After completing the first ever transatlantic airship flight in October 1928, the majestic Graf Zeppelin, a 776-foot gleaming dirigible, was greeted with fanfare wherever it flew; its lighter-than-air ...
After completing the first ever transatlantic airship flight in October 1928, the majestic Graf Zeppelin, a 776-foot gleaming dirigible, was greeted with fanfare wherever it flew; its lighter-than-air design captivated onlookers as it effortlessly circled city skylines.
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Ever wonder what makes Billy Joels piano playing so darn iconic?
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In the name of survival, starfish sever their own body parts to escape predators .
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One unknown day millions of years ago, a prehistoric manatee relative was attacked by a hungry crocodile .
One unknown day millions of years ago, a prehistoric manatee relative was attacked by a hungry crocodile .
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The hard drive installed in your Windows or macOS system is where all of your apps and files liveso as computer components go, they don't get much more important.
The hard drive installed in your Windows or macOS system is where all of your apps and files liveso as computer components go, they don't get much more important.
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Whether youre facing a hurricane or tornado, a blizzard, or an earthquake, you may want what we call a weather radio to keep you and your family well-informed throughout the ordeal.
Whether youre facing a hurricane or tornado, a blizzard, or an earthquake, you may want what we call a weather radio to keep you and your family well-informed throughout the ordeal.
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Normally the animals that live at the deepest depths of the ocean can be be a little tough to look at.
Normally the animals that live at the deepest depths of the ocean can be be a little tough to look at.
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Tourists and workers alike jostling their way through New Yorks bustling midtown may notice an odd sight next time they look up.
Tourists and workers alike jostling their way through New Yorks bustling midtown may notice an odd sight next time they look up.
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In New Hampshire, health officials announced the death of a 41-year-old man from a rare but deadly mosquito-borne illness called eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
In New Hampshire, health officials announced the death of a 41-year-old man from a rare but deadly mosquito-borne illness called eastern equine encephalitis (EEE).
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Classic sci-fi makes it seem like our first contact with aliens will be absolutely unmistakeable: a massive, unearthly spaceship landing on Earth with creatures that come out to greet us, or a message ...
Classic sci-fi makes it seem like our first contact with aliens will be absolutely unmistakeable: a massive, unearthly spaceship landing on Earth with creatures that come out to greet us, or a message that somehow we can readily and confidently translate.
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Whats the weirdest thing you learned this week?
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Stop!
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Party speakers may be the most misunderstood mainstream category in the audio world.
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The planets over 160,000 moth species are best known for their nighttime flights and being power pollinators .
The planets over 160,000 moth species are best known for their nighttime flights and being power pollinators .
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Indigenous communities in South Americas western regions have ingested coca leaves for both medicinal and recreational purposes for thousands of years.
Indigenous communities in South Americas western regions have ingested coca leaves for both medicinal and recreational purposes for thousands of years.
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New research into the link between bee death and pesticides bolsters calls for alternative pest control methods.
New research into the link between bee death and pesticides bolsters calls for alternative pest control methods.
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Klipsch speakers have impressed the audio world since the company's inception in 1946, and the tradition of continually releasing innovative hardware has continued for the past 78 years.
Klipsch speakers have impressed the audio world since the company's inception in 1946, and the tradition of continually releasing innovative hardware has continued for the past 78 years.
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Most of the world became aware of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) project in 2019 with the publication of the first-ever image of a black hole: M87*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the ...
Most of the world became aware of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) project in 2019 with the publication of the first-ever image of a black hole: M87*, the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy Messier 87.
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In the quest to understand the universes many mysteries , astronomers are looking for potentially trillions of elusive space objects called rogue worlds.
In the quest to understand the universes many mysteries , astronomers are looking for potentially trillions of elusive space objects called rogue worlds.
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After a thorough investigation into the matter, three researchers at the Technical University of Denmark believe they have determined which paper varieties are the most likely to induce a dreaded paper ...
After a thorough investigation into the matter, three researchers at the Technical University of Denmark believe they have determined which paper varieties are the most likely to induce a dreaded paper cut .
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Is Microsoft Office overrated?
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The Nintendo Switch has had an incredible run of blockbuster games since its release in March of 2017, and there's a good chance you haven't had the chance to play them all.
The Nintendo Switch has had an incredible run of blockbuster games since its release in March of 2017, and there's a good chance you haven't had the chance to play them all.
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Every time it rains and every time you flush a toilet, all that water has to go somewhere.
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Police departments are often some of the tech industrys earliest adopters of new products like drones, facial recognition, predictive software, and now artificial intelligence .
Police departments are often some of the tech industrys earliest adopters of new products like drones, facial recognition, predictive software, and now artificial intelligence .
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Apple's iPads are generally considered to be the best tablets around thanks to their power, versatility, large software library, and excellent battery life.
Apple's iPads are generally considered to be the best tablets around thanks to their power, versatility, large software library, and excellent battery life.
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As much as we'd like to deny it, Americans have earned worldwide recognition for being bad travelers and unknowledgeable tourists.
As much as we'd like to deny it, Americans have earned worldwide recognition for being bad travelers and unknowledgeable tourists.
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Archeologists at the University of Iowa have revealed a first-ever find for the state: the regions first-ever scientifically recovered mastodon skull.
Archeologists at the University of Iowa have revealed a first-ever find for the state: the regions first-ever scientifically recovered mastodon skull.
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Above 20,000 feet in the Himalayas, yaks are one of your only transportation options.
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A team of paleontologists recently found matching sets of Early Cretaceous dinosaur footprints on what are now two different continents.
A team of paleontologists recently found matching sets of Early Cretaceous dinosaur footprints on what are now two different continents.
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Dont do it.
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The generative AI revolution is underway, with these bots now taking care of everything from coding apps to making movies (or at least attempting to).
The generative AI revolution is underway, with these bots now taking care of everything from coding apps to making movies (or at least attempting to).
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Running errands should never interfere with the hot date you have with your couch, TV, or Kindle.
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Apple Maps has been playing catch up to Google Maps since it launched in 2012, and it has now finally made its debut on the web.
Apple Maps has been playing catch up to Google Maps since it launched in 2012, and it has now finally made its debut on the web.
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That headline isnt clickbait.
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Fresh herbs can elevate a dish by adding a flavorful punch that dried ones cant replicate, making culinary masterpieces a breeze, and enhancing your space.Â
Fresh herbs can elevate a dish by adding a flavorful punch that dried ones cant replicate, making culinary masterpieces a breeze, and enhancing your space.Â
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Quit using your TV's built-in speakers to watch content.
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You missed it.
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Meteorites that strike Earth dont always come from the deepest regions of our solar systemsometimes they originate from one of our closest planetary neighbors.
Meteorites that strike Earth dont always come from the deepest regions of our solar systemsometimes they originate from one of our closest planetary neighbors.
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Mosquitoes are among the deadliest animals in the world because of their incredible ability to spread disease by finding blood to suck.
Mosquitoes are among the deadliest animals in the world because of their incredible ability to spread disease by finding blood to suck.
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