Siddhartha Mukherjee discusses the radical concept of the cell, its long history in science and medicine, and how it continues to produce new and exciting therapies today.
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We’re smarter than animals, but are they happier?
Adjunct professor Justin Gregg talks about the ways human intelligence gets in the way of happiness, why higher thinking has led to destruction and why bees playing soccer (yes!) might be the height of bliss.
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How to take a selfie with a telescope and other weird science questions
Author Randall Munroe discusses weird science questions like: Could you cool the earth by opening freezer doors? And: Is it possible to build a billion-story building?
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How big data could help us talk to whales
Biologist Tom Mustill talks about his deep dive into how scientists are trying to decode the “words” of whales and the potential consequences of human-whale interactions.
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Consumer rights are civil rights
President and CEO of Consumer Reports Marta L. Tellado joins us to talk about data breaches, digital spying concerns and product failures. Plus, a blog post with 3 facts you didn’t know about companies collecting your digital data.
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New ways to detect alien technology
Writer Jon Gertner talks about the search for traces of machines throughout the universe, and what happens if we actually find them.
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Animals have feelings, just like us
Writer Yudhijit Bhattacharjee discusses the mental abilities of animals and how they might have emotions as complex as our own.
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How your brain navigates
Neuroscientist Christopher Kemp explains our brain’s ability to orient ourselves in space and find our way through a confusing world.
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How to deal with workplace bullies
Tessa West examines the different personality types that tend to make work miserable and the methods of social psychology you can employ to neutralize them. Plus, a blog post on how to deal with bulldozing coworkers.
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We know what makes us laugh, but why?
Professor Jonathan Silvertown talks about the science behind why we giggle, laughter’s evolutionary advantages, and why you might want to tickle your houseplants.
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A young person’s guide to navigating the news
Dr. Seema Yasmin discusses ways to engage youth and help them learn to dispel rumors and myths about science and medicine. Plus, a bonus blog post on misinformation, disinformation and mal-information.
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The point of tiny T. rex arms and other dinosaur mysteries
David Hone, paleontologist and senior lecturer at Queen Mary University of London, shares the latest in dinosaur research, from child-rearing to habitats – and what might be the next big dinosaur discovery on the horizon.
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