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A grab bag of goodies, hand picked from the big wide world of all things curious, interesting and fascinating - videos, sound clips, pictures or articles that may be relevant or they may not!

 
 
 
It's time to redesign medical data
At TEDMED, Thomas Goetz looks at medical data, making a bold call to redesign it and get more insight from it. He suggests the target of this data should be the patient – not just the doctor – and that patients (AKA ‘people’) are an underutilised resource in health care.
 
 
Science inspired design
London fashion designer Brooke Roberts uses Photoshop and a textile-design software program to knit medical images into high fashion.
 
 
Pain. Is it all just in your mind?
Prof Lorimer Moseley examines - "Why does it hurt?" and "Why does it still hurt?". He shares findings from his international research investigating the role of the brain and mind in chronic pain disorders. A 'Knowledge Works' public lecture kindly brought to us by the University of South Australia. (48.53 mins).
 
 
The Brainart Exhibition 2012 - Life pleasures and the brain
"It is inconceivable to me that as we learn more about how the brain perceives the outside world, that it would not influence artists to try new kinds of experiments in art." Eric Kandel, Neurobiologist and 2000 Nobel Prize Winner
 
 
Is seeing believing?
Can you really believe your eyes, or your ears or nose for that matter? This program reveals some of the strangest illusions created by science to show how our natural senses really work, and how we could learn to manipulate them. Look out for Charles Spence! 50.5 mins
 
 
My Blackberry Is Not Working!
Ronnie Corbett and Harry Enfield star in this fruity sketch from The One Ronnie.
 
 
Understanding Pain: What to do about it in less than five minutes
The Hunter Integrated Pain Service and GP Access have collaborated to produce a great short video that explains chronic pain. Check it out - it is affectionately called "Brain Man".
 
 
'The Treasure Hunt' Shiree Heath (Aus)
Winning entry for the Society of Neuroscience's brain awareness video content - a delightful and elegant account of the experience of Aphasia.
 
 
Aussie Sleek Geek
A young Aussie student’s entry for The University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka School Prizes – judged on content and creativity. Jack meets the Sleek Geeks motto to "Learn something without even noticing" with his video "How are neural pathways formed in the brain and how can their flexibility affect things like pain relief". Little Legend.
 
 
Pain. Is it all just in your mind? Moseley, UniSA
In this fascinating Knowledge Works lecture, Professor Lorimer Moseley will examine two important questions - "Why does it hurt?" and "Why does it still hurt?" He will share findings from his international research investigating the role of the brain and mind in chronic pain disorders.
 
 
Sapolsky on depression (full lecture)
Right now depression is the number four cause of disability in the US and it is becoming more common. Sapolsky (Stanford University) states that depression is as real of a biological disease as is diabetes.
 
 
Street Dance in Paris

An incredible example of the physical potential of the human body!
 
 
A is for Adelaide
Pull up a decky, crack a Coopers and enjoy this quirky take on Adelaide - animated in the style of Creature Comforts.
 
 

Wear it and share it

Love fashion, hate landfill? Designer Jessi Arrington packed nothing for TED but 7 pairs of undies, buying the rest of her clothes in thrift stores around LA. It's a meditation on conscious consumption -- wrapped in a rainbow of color and creativity.
 
 
Biking for the planet
GOOD is a collaboration of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits pushing the world forward. Some good stuff to read here, including an article on the many benefits to biking and tips on how to improve the biking environment in your community. Get on yer bike!
 
 
Australian Bureau of Meteorology – Radar Watch
We Australians love watching rain.
 
 
The ICECReam
International Collaboration of Early Career Researchers. The aim of The ICECReam is to provide a hub that connects and supports early career researchers all over the world.
 
 
Taj Burrow and Friends - I surf because
An isolated beach in Western Australia, renowned for glassy and ideal back-stroke waters, flipped completely out of character as conditions aligned to create some amazing surf. Filmed March '11, Taj Burrow and Friends get it all to themselves!
 
 
'Cats with Thumbs!!'
Check out this ingenius advertisement for Cravendale milk.
 
 
Phantom Pains EP - Andy Bull
A beautiful collection of indie-pop songs, released 2010, however it is mentioned here because of the imagery created for the album (link in title) and the title track - a story about a guy who cuts off his thumb to get the insurance money.
 
 
'Tom vs Chef'
Tom whips up a 2 minute mayonnaise using eggs, olive oil, dijon mustard, salt and pepper.... with a little bit of pedal power.
 
 
Health Special: Chronic Pain - TIME
Some hurts are forever. But now science is pushing back. "Pain is the human bodyguard, the cop on the beat racing to the scene, sirens wailing, shutting down traffic..."
 
 
'Coffee Consumption Around the World'
If coffee is as much of a part of your life as it is ours, check out these astonishing global consumption rates.
 
 
'Free Brain Age Game'
Exercise your noggin and find a virtual age for your gray matter with free brain games!
 
 
'Lime in the Coconut'
Ahh Harry Nilsson will always relax you!