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Episode 151
How bioelectronics could heal our bodies and minds, with Bozhi Tian
Scientists design living devices to fight infections, power the heart and regulate the brain
Episode 150
Could a fungal pandemic be “The Last of Us?” with Arturo Casadevall
Scientists warn against a potential health threat due to climate change, resistance to drugs
Episode 149
What’s the truth about alcohol’s benefits and risks? with Tim Stockwell
Research on red wine and moderate drinking were skewed, scholar claims
Episode 148
What happens when we die? with Sam Parnia
Research on consciousness sheds new light on the line between life and death
Episode 147
Can we predict the unpredictable? with J. Doyne Farmer
Economist leverages big data to forecast everything from the stock market to roulette