Following Nature's Lead: Chemistry in Water

UC Santa Barbara (Video) by UCTV

Nov 10, 202500:28:39Arts

Nature has been running chemistry experiments for over 4 billion years—yet today, much of modern organic chemistry still depends on wasteful, resource-heavy methods that rely on oil-based solvents. These solvents aren’t...

Related Episodes

Continue listening to more episodes from UC Santa Barbara (Video).

A Tribute to Walter H. Capps: Scholar Teacher Public Servant

Sep 12, 2026 - 01:14:36

Ethics, religion, and public life affect democratic society in important ways. Walter H. Capps was a prof...

From Talking Tools to Metahumans: Social Interaction Semiotic Skill and the Authority of AI Chatbots

Jul 3, 2026 - 00:54:19

As chatbots trained on Large Language Models become more sophisticated, their responses can sometimes see...

Religion in Motion: The Identity and World-Creating Powers of Religious Action

Jun 2, 2026 - 00:54:03

What does it mean to rethink religion from the ground up? University of Colorado's religious studies prof...

Water Wealth and the Ancestral Circular Economy with Kamanamaikalani Beamer

Feb 4, 2026 - 00:56:18

The extractive linear economy and policies focused on endless growth have produced unparalleled socioecon...

Indigenous Religious Traditions and Law in the Current Political Moment

Jan 28, 2026 - 01:08:12

How are Indigenous communities in the U.S. facing challenges to their ways of life in the current politic...

Technology's Influence on Self-Esteem

Jan 14, 2026 - 00:05:28

We’re surrounded by digital devices — from phones and tablets to streaming platforms and social media. In...

Technology's Influence on Decision-Making

Jan 2, 2026 - 00:08:14

We’re surrounded by digital devices — from phones and tablets to streaming platforms and social media. In...

Genes Communicate Through Twisting: The Story of Supercoiling in DNA

Nov 21, 2025 - 00:29:41

It is well known that inside nearly every living cell on this planet, there are instructions powering the...