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
Episode 164
Could plants unlock quantum medicine’s potential? with Greg Engel
By exploring the mechanics of photosynthesis, scientists could better understand disease
Episode 163
Big Brains podcast: How microplastics are invading our bodies
Scientist examines how these particles have gotten inside our brains and organs, causing health issues
Episode 162
Are your medications safe and effective?, with Jerry Avorn
Doctor says we need to strengthen the FDA’s approval process on certain prescription drugs
Episode 161
Are we making AI too human?, with James Evans
Data scientist explains how we are limiting models like ChatGPT in training them—and how that’s narrowing research
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