Episode List

Episode 153

Why measles is resurging—and the rise of vaccine hesitancy, with Adam Ratner

Infectious disease expert examines the uncertain future of children’s health

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Infectious disease expert examines the uncertain future of children’s health

Episode 152

The little-known secrets to a good life, with Shigehiro Oishi

Psychologist argues to look beyond happiness and meaning to find fulfillment

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Psychologist argues to look beyond happiness and meaning to find fulfillment

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

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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

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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

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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

Abstract illustration depicting "lucid dying"
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

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Economist leverages big data to forecast everything from the stock market to roulette

Episode 146

Unlocking the Secrets of ‘SuperAgers,’ with Emily Rogalski

Neurologist explains why some 80-year-olds with exceptional memories are defying aging

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Neurologist explains why some 80-year-olds with exceptional memories are defying aging

Episode 145

Nobel laureate explains what makes countries fail or succeed, with James A. Robinson

Big Brains podcast: 2024 Nobel laureate explains what makes countries fail or succeed, with James A. Robinson

Ruins

Big Brains podcast: 2024 Nobel laureate explains what makes countries fail or succeed, with James A. Robinson

Episode 144

Why can’t scientists agree on the age of the universe? with Wendy Freedman

A renowned cosmologist explains conflicting research around the Hubble constant and the Standard Model of physics

Type Ia supernova
A renowned cosmologist explains conflicting research around the Hubble constant and the Standard Model of physics

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