Flies: The Myths and the Science | Paola Magni | TEDxFremantle
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- Dr Paola Magni is a forensic biologist with a key focus on the application of natural sciences to crime scene investigations. Paola is a power house in her field; she is a professor at Murdoch University in Western Australia where she has moved to further study flies and also works on forensic cases. She is the inspiration and consultant for a character in the Italian version of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (“R.I.S. Delitti Imperfetti”). Here, Dr. Magni explores the myths and uses of flies throughout history and into today’s modern crime scenes. In doing so, she hopes to change our common perceptions of flies. Dr Paola Magni is a forensic biologist with a key focus on the application of natural
sciences to crime scene investigations. She will explore the myths and uses of flies
throughout history and into today’s modern crime scenes. In doing so, she hopes to
change our perceptions on flies. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
She conducts some of the best lectures at my university. You never get bored while listening to her :)
Flies Are so annoying yet they are so critical for balancing things in the ecosystem.
thats one of the best tedtalks ive ever seen
i still dont like flies but i like the points she made. overall i think she did a good presentation. its not easy being on stage trying to get your points across especially when arguing in support of flies.
I had a 3 legged cat. Bootstrap Bill. He was born with the umbilical cord of a stillborn kitten wrapped around his left hind foot, just at his claws. He mutured into a stocky (huge chest and front legs) character of a cat. We tried to put a prosthesis on the foot, but Bootstrap wanted nothing to do with it. He was content to chase and do about as he was. We happened to get new neighbors that had a big dog move in nearby. The dog was a cat killer we were told. This sickened me, I was very vocal about them keeping the dog in check because of Bootstrap Bill. It wasn't long before the fkn dog was chasing my cat, Bill wasn't as fast as other cats, then one day the dog caught up w/Bootstrap got ahold of Bill just below the neck on Bill's back. Tore a gaping hole in him. I managed to get Bill away from the dog before he could hurt Bill anymore. I cleaned the wound, put medicine on it and kept a close eye on him. But it wasn't long until the dog snuck around, got Bill in a chase for his life, I couldn't keep up with them. I lost them, had no idea what happened with my cat. Later that evening the dog returned to his home. I was so hurt, angry, all of it, the dogs owners were apologetic to say the least. I threatened to file charges against them. But at that moment I needed to find Bill. They helped. For 3 days I couldn't find him. Close to the end of the day on 3, I saw the dog trying to climb a tree! I ran towards him and lo & behold there was Bootstrap! Got the dog locked up and proceeded to get Bill. After getting him out of the tree I was sick of what I saw next..the wound was full of maggots! Hundreds of maggots! I carried Bill home, puking myself and got to cleaning him up. Now I'm not to surprised by much these days but I never saw anything so amazing as that wound, the maggots had cleaned up all infection, no blood, nothing but pink and healthy skin! Bill seemed fine with his stay in the tree, he even relaxed while I cleared the maggots off him. To this day I have a whole new respect for flies. God made em for a reason and the medical profession won't share this truely wonderful gift. They just want to sale pills!
@@christensafreeman1744 wow amazing story. i m glad that Bootstrap was safe and sound. who would've thought maggots would save lives.
I kept watching because she’s gorgeous
kept watching because i liked the accent
Italian
As an Italian, I can say that she has a very good English accent
@@guidoferri8683 not only the accent but also a good grammar. Clapping
Absolutely maddening !!!
I always used to think that if god has made any creature then there might be some great reasons but for flies, I indeed couldn't convince myself that the existence of these creatures has any logic. But thanks to you lady, you convinced me . Phew!! I got my answer!!
Amazing
You've convinced me. Flies can be amazing!
She is very attractive
very good
so interesting
Odd this pops up in my recommended videos and I live in Paola (small town in the US). hehe.
I8I oil >and i3i4i4u33iiin.
so nice
I remember Grissom from C.S.I who was also a huge fan of flies
I could probably listen to this woman for hours lol Her accent is like a puzzle my brain wants to solve again & again.... which sounds creepier than I intended... but also accurate
Edit: That delightful trick at 5:10 made me reconsider my comment... what in the world lady?! 😂
Life to short Well done for facing the crowd i am out here
I am pleased😊
👍❤️
that is one cute lady
I would like to be fly in her bedroom roof.
*Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. ×*
Alguiem podría traducir este vídeo?
They land on our foot
Should the opportunity arise/vomit me/flies
Pls someone help me i wanna learn english
Live with English speaking people,start listening more English videos
@@pavankumarbari7711 but I have not any friend and my country are not speak english
@@user-kv3xu8te6u.... are from Pak?
There is an app called Memrise, it helps you to learn English, try it it is free.
@@msultan5194 thanks
You one fly flylady.
Are flies our overlords?
*oh yeah yeah*
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Science and holy Quran
Not a complete sentence. Let me finish it for you: Science and religion are incompatible.
lol
Not gonna stop killing flies, sorry ;p
wtf is she talking bout
Bruh😂
Not all knowledge is equal.
"Allah's Apostle said, "If a fly falls in the vessel of any of you, let him dip all of it (into the vessel) and then throw it away, for in one of its wings there is a disease and in the other there is healing (antidote for it) i e. the treatment for that disease." (Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 71, Number 673)"
The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster says, "wash your hands after you poop."
In the Qur'an God put a simple challenge to mankind by asking them to create a fly, he promised they will never do.
Just a humbling challenge to the deniers of Allah the creator of the universe.
@@LughSummerson
Well then just accept the challenge of Qur'an and "grow" a fly from nothing!
That will proof the falsely of the religion, easy enough! Right?
Just do it with all help you can get.
Otherwise you are the moron who defy basic scientific challenge.
@@msultan5194 If I tell you that I can fly like a bird, then you will say "prove it". If I say "you can't prove that I can't fly like a bird", that is called "shifting the burden of proof." Can you see how this is what you are doing?
@@ambulocetusnatans
We are talking about an open challenge to mankind stated in the Qur'an, just read the challenge and prove the Qur'an is false by winning the challenge!
We are not talking here about linguistic logic manipulation. We talk about simple but defined challenge.
@@msultan5194 Throughout history, every mystery ever solved has been proved to be NOT supernatural. Every time Science makes advancement, your god gets a little bit smaller. When Science does win your "challenge" will you eat your words, or will make another excuse to prevent your god from disappearing completely?
@@ambulocetusnatans
Ok, I suggest you search more about science & Islam, with open mind, humility and no prejudice.
It is not the only challenge in the Qur'an, there are many, one of them, Allah challenges mankind to come up with just one chapter like Qur'an in it's original language, no body has met this writing challenge for 1440 years, it does get easier that this !
I encourage you to challenge yourself by reevaluating your beliefs and prejudices, seeking knowledge and abandoning self pride.
Peace