Robbert Dijkgraaf, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
March 5th, 2014

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Mathematics has proven to be "unreasonably effective" in understanding nature. The fundamental laws of physics can be captured in beautiful formulae. In this lecture I want to argue for the reverse effect: Nature is an important source of inspiration for mathematics, even of the purest kind. In recent years ideas from quantum field theory, elementary particles physics and string theory have completely transformed mathematics, leading to solutions of deep problems, suggesting new invariants in geometry and topology, and, perhaps most importantly, putting modern mathematical ideas in a `natural’ context.
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For decades, biologists have read and edited DNA, the code of life. Revolutionary developments are giving scientists the power to write it. Instead of tinkering with existing life forms, synthetic biologists may be on the verge of writing the DNA of a living organism from scratch. In the next decade, according to some, we may even see the first synthetic human genome. Join a distinguished group of synthetic biologists, geneticists and bioengineers who are edging closer to breathing life into matter.

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Synthetic Biology and the Future of Creation 00:00

Participant Intros 3:25

Ordering DNA from the internet 8:10

How much does it cost to make a synthetic human? 13:04

Why is yeast the best catalyst 20:10

How George Church printed 90 billion copies of his book 26:05

Creating synthetic rose oil 28:35

Safety engineering and synthetic biology 37:15

Do we want to be invaded by bad bacteria? 45:26

Do you need a human gene's to create human cells? 55:09

The standard of DNA sequencing in utero 1:02:27

The science community is divided by closed press meetings 1:11:30

The Human Genome Project. What is it? 1:21:45

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In this video, Robert explains his process for creating a PVC drip irrigation system for his raised square foot garden.

Robert also shows how he is using his rain barrel water system that can be controlled by his smart phone to turn the drip irrigation system on and off.

A comparison between class 200 and schedule 40 PVC is also performed, and Robert explains his thoughts between the two types.

Overall, Robert’s goal was to keep the overall cost low for creating a DIY PVC drip irrigation system but also making the system easy to disassemble, reassemble and flexible for different types of gardens.

Video Links:
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►Rain Barrel Water Pump: https://youtu.be/opgxarh0G9Q

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Dragon fruit is an exotic cactus that is found in Asia, Mexico, and parts of South America. It is not grown in North America or Africa, which is why the plant is not as common in these regions. Dragon fruit can be planted as ornamental plants, but they do bare delicious fruit that is rather tasty.

Which is why I was pleasantly surprised to see it growing pretty well in my Country Nigeria. Again, this is another confirmation to the humungous potentials of our country

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The Story of the Devishes (Daraawiishtii) and Sayid Mohamed Abdulle Hassan.

This is a documentary highlighting on the progress of The Small Scale Horticulture Development Project (SHDP) Which is jointly funded by Africa Development Bank (ADB) and The Government of Kenya through the ministry of Agriculture.

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