Do your genes determine your success in life? with Kathryn Paige Harden (Ep. 80)
In new book, behavior geneticist debates the role genetics play in social inequality
How the UN aims to save humanity, with Chris Williams and Luis Bettencourt (Ep. 79)
Examining the 17 goals that could achieve a sustainable global future
Combating Our Global Water Crisis Using AI, with Junhong Chen (Ep. 78)
UChicago-Argonne scientist explores more sustainable ways to make use of water
Revolutionizing technology at the nanoscale, with Paul Alivisatos (Ep. 77)
UChicago president discusses his field-defining research, how universities can support scientific discovery
The science behind forming better habits, with Katy Milkman (Ep. 76)
Economist’s how-tos on changing behavior—from eating better, exercising more and saving money
The Secret Nazi Past and Billionaire Future of U.S. Space Innovation with Jordan Bimm (Ep. 75)
Space historian examines our militaristic relationship to the stars, and how it still shapes our future
How a Genetic Breakthrough Could Address Global Hunger, with Chuan He (Ep. 74)
By tweaking RNA, scientists boost crop yields by 50%, increases drought tolerance
The Deadly Flaw in Our Judgment, with Cass Sunstein (Ep. 73)
Scholar examines persistent decision-making errors in ‘Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment,’ co-authored with Daniel Kahneman and Olivier Sibony
A scientist’s beef with the meat industry, with Impossible Foods’ Pat Brown (Ep. 72)
Founder and CEO ‘cracking the code’ of plant-based products to help save humanity
A Surprising Economic Solution To Climate Change, with Michael Greenstone (Ep. 71)
By outbidding polluters, Climate Vault nonprofit aims to make net-zero emissions a reality