Episode 174
Can you improve your working memory and attention? with Edward Awh
Neuroscientist explains why some people remember more—and one simple way to sharpen your focus
Episode 173
Why knowing your true self is so difficult, with Eric Oliver
New book explores our path to self-discovery—and what it means to be ‘you’
Episode 172
The breakthrough quantum sensor that sees inside your cells, with Peter Maurer
Discovery of a first-of-its-kind biological qubit could help detect and track diseases
Episode 171
What makes music go viral—From AI to Taylor Swift, with Paula Harper
Music scholar examines the forces driving the rise of pop stars and songs in the age of TikTok and Spotify
Episode 170
How wearable tech will heighten our senses and abilities, with Pedro Lopes
Computer scientist explores the potential of human-computer integration and haptics to help us move and learn
Episode 169
How full-body MRIs could predict your long-term health, with Daniel Sodickson
Medical physicist examines how AI-enhanced MRIs could transform health care
Episode 168
Is there such a thing as a psychopath? with Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen
Scholar examines the science and myths around psychopathy tests—and their impact on the criminal justice system
Episode 167
Why we haven’t solved brain disorders—and how to fix it, with Nicole Rust
Neuroscientist discusses a ‘grand plan’ to better treat depression, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s after decades of struggles
Episode 166
Life on Mars: Is it possible for humans? with Edwin Kite
Scientist examines how we could terraform Mars make the Red Planet habitable
Episode 165
How to use nature to restore your focus, with Marc Berman
Psychologist explains how trees boost your attention, improve mental health—and even reduce crime
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