Podcast Episodes
Back to Search
1256: How Is AI Being Used In The Iran War?
Episode 1256
The military use of AI is capturing headlines this month. After a dustup with the Pentagon, the AI company Anthropic is out, and OpenAI is in. Meanwh…
7 months ago
1253: Is There Science Behind The ‘Nervous System Reset’?
Episode 1253
On social media, the vagus nerve often gets billed as the gateway to nervous system nirvana: It’s your ticket to better rest, relaxation, and health …
7 months ago
1252: AI Music Is On The Charts. Where Does It Go From Here?
Episode 1252
In recent months, AI music has moved from novelty act into the realm of listenable music. For the first time, AI-generated songs from AI-generated ar…
7 months ago
1251: The Surprising Science Of Why Sneakers Squeak
Episode 1251
March Madness is almost upon us, which means basketball arenas across the country will be filled with the thunderous roar of fans and the surprisingl…
7 months ago
Can ‘Suggestion-Box Science’ Make Public Health More Useful?
Skepticism around public health policy, experts and institutions has left some researchers asking basic questions about their role and relationship w…
7 months ago
1250: Fixing Society's Toughest Problems? ‘It’s On You’
Episode 1250
Ever heard an alcohol ad that tells you to “please drink responsibly”? Or a gambling ad that warns, "when the fun stops, stop”? Or been urged to redu…
7 months ago
1249: 3D Images Of Galaxies Will Rock You (Ft. Queen)
Episode 1249
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality. Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see.There’s some…
7 months, 1 week ago
1248: Slow Release Of Federal Science Funds Holds Up Research
Episode 1248
Earlier this year, Congress pushed back on the Trump administration’s attempts to slash funding for many science research programs, and restored that…
7 months, 1 week ago
1247: The Evolution Of An Enzyme Engineer Who Changed Chemistry
Episode 1247
In nature, enzymes are the catalysts that make much of biology work. They jumpstart chemical reactions that either wouldn’t happen, or would happen s…
7 months, 1 week ago
1246: The Art And Science Of Staving Off Cognitive Decline
Episode 1246
The new semi-autobiographical play “The Reservoir” spins a comedic narrative around cognitive reserve, the idea that doing brain-stimulating activiti…
7 months, 1 week ago