Episode 77
Revolutionizing technology at the nanoscale, with Paul Alivisatos
UChicago president discusses his field-defining research, how universities can support scientific discovery
Episode 76
The science behind forming better habits, with Katy Milkman
Big Brains podcast: The science behind forming better habits, with Katy Milkman
Episode 75
The Secret Nazi Past and Billionaire Future of U.S. Space Innovation with Jordan Bimm
Space historian examines our militaristic relationship to the stars, and how it still shapes our future
Episode 74
How a Genetic Breakthrough Could Address Global Hunger, with Chuan He
By tweaking RNA, scientist boosts crop yields by 50%, increases drought tolerance
Episode 73
The Deadly Flaw in Our Judgment, with Cass Sunstein
Scholar examines the persistent flaw clouding our decision-making and institutions
Episode 72
A scientist’s beef with the meat industry, with Impossible Foods’ Pat Brown
Founder and CEO ‘cracking the code’ of plant-based products to help save humanity
Episode 71
A Surprising Economic Solution To Climate Change, with Michael Greenstone
Big Brains podcast: A surprising economic solution to climate change
Episode 70
Solving the biggest mysteries of our universe, with Dan Hooper
Big Brains podcast: Solving the biggest mysteries of our universe
Episode 69
Why You’re Likely Paying An Unfair Share of Property Taxes, with Christopher Berry
Big Brains podcast: Why You’re Likely Paying An Unfair Share of Property Taxes
Episode 68
Taking Aliens Seriously, with Avi Loeb
Big Brains podcast: Taking Aliens Seriously, with Avi Loeb