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March 15, 2026
The Infinite Alphabet
We all understand that knowledge shapes the fate of business and the growth of nations, but few of us are aware of the principles that govern its moti…
March 15, 2026
The Fast
With fasting at an all-time high in popularity, here is an enlightening exploration into the history, science, and philosophy behind the practice—esse…
March 12, 2026
Mexico in Space
From Aztec sun stones to satellite launches, from muralist visions to dark sky parks, Mexico's engagement with outer space is fundamental to its ident…
March 10, 2026
Riverine Dreams
Dr. George Frazier is currently an assistant professor of Computer Information Sciences at Washburn University, where his research focuses on such top…
March 10, 2026
Heart of Science
In Heart of Science: A Philosophy of Scientific Inquiry (University of Chicago Press, 2026), philosopher Jacob Stegenga breaks with the most dominant …
February 27, 2026
Consciousness
Neuroscientific evidence increasingly shows that consciousness is a remarkable but explainable function of a machinelike brain. Alan J. McComas' discu…
February 25, 2026
Galileo's Fame
From the beginning of Galileo’s career, well before the publication of the Sidereus Nuncius, his contemporaries took pains to shape his reputation and…
February 24, 2026
The Unreasonable Likelihood of Being
In this episode we discuss the paper "The Unreasonable Likelihood of Being: Origin of Life, Terraforming, and AI" (arXiv, 2025) with Robert Endres. P…
February 15, 2026
Making Medical Progress
Answers to the question 'what is medical progress?' have always been contested, and any one response is always bound up with contextual ideas of perso…
February 11, 2026
Atomic Albion
The United Kingdom has sixteen nuclear power stations. Most go under the radar, but their presence is enormous, both physically and culturally. They d…
February 8, 2026
Metamorphosis: A Natural and Human History
A search for the meaning of one of nature's greatest riddles: why do so many creatures transform? “How many creatures walking on this earth / Have th…
February 4, 2026
The Laws of Thought
The Laws of Thought: The Quest for a Mathematical Theory of the Mind (Henry Holt and Co., 2026) is an exploration of the quest to use mathematics to d…
February 3, 2026
Friction
Friction, the force that resists motion, is synonymous with difficulty and complication. If you’ve ever replaced tires worn smooth by the road or reac…
January 31, 2026
Why We Teach Science (and Why We Should)
Today I talked to John L. Rudolph about his book Why We Teach Science (and Why We Should) (Oxford UP, 2023). Few people question the importance of sc…
January 30, 2026
The Tree of Life
Are humans really fish? Why are we the only animals with chins? How much of our DNA do we share with the trillions of bacteria in our bodies? For cent…
January 23, 2026
Art Cure
Is culture good for you? In Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Save Lives (Cornerstone Press, 2026) Daisy Fancourt, a Professor of Psychobiology & …
January 20, 2026
The Organism Is a Theory
A bold reimagining of life that bridges science, philosophy, cybernetics, and the complexities of biological existence The Organism Is a Theory: Gius…
January 19, 2026
How to Change a Memory
As a graduate student at MIT, Steve Ramirez successfully created false memories in the lab. Now, as a neuroscientist working at the frontiers of brain…
January 18, 2026
If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal
What if human intelligence is actually more of a liability than a gift? After all, the animal kingdom, in all its diversity, gets by just fine without…
January 16, 2026
Lectures in Neuroscience
The human brain is perhaps the most intricate and fascinating object in the known universe. Through a mysterious process, the activity of billions of …