The Quest to Understand Consciousness
Explore the fascinating process of regaining consciousness and how our brains construct our sense of self with neuroscientist Antonio Damasio's insightful perspective.
The Sound the Universe Makes
Explore the unexpected sounds of space as physicist Janna Levin reveals the universe's cosmic soundtrack, from black hole collisions to gravitational waves, in this mind-expanding journey through outer space.
Printing a Human Kidney
Explore groundbreaking 3D bioprinting technology for organ transplantation, featuring a live demonstration and real patient success story. Learn about biomaterials, stem cells, and the future of regenerative medicine.
How mRNA Medicine Will Change the World
Explore the revolutionary potential of mRNA medicine in fighting diseases, from COVID-19 to potentially cancer and flu. Learn how this groundbreaking technology teaches our bodies to combat illnesses at the molecular level.
How to Design Mosquitoes Out of Cities
Discover strategies to prevent mosquito infestations in sustainable urban designs. Learn about the risks, types of mosquitoes, and practical solutions for city planners and residents to combat these disease-carrying insects.
Can We Feed Ourselves without Devouring the Planet?
George Monbiot explores innovative solutions for sustainable food production, addressing the environmental impact of farming and proposing futuristic alternatives to feed humanity without destroying the planet.
Is There a Link Between Cancer and Heart Disease?
Cardiologist explores groundbreaking research on the biological connection between heart disease and cancer, suggesting potential for shared treatments and challenging traditional scientific boundaries.
A Giant Jurassic Sea Dragon, Unearthed
Discover the extraordinary excavation of Britain's largest ichthyosaur fossil, a 10-meter Jurassic sea dragon, in this captivating talk by paleontologist Dean R. Lomax about a groundbreaking paleontological find.
The Blind Spots of the Green Energy Transition
Environmental expert Olivia Lazard explores the hidden challenges of green energy transition, highlighting the geopolitical implications of mineral resource competition and the need for sustainable solutions to ensure planetary security.
What Vaccinating Vampire Bats Can Teach Us About Pandemics
Discover how tracking vampire bats in the Amazon rainforest could help predict and prevent disease outbreaks, potentially stopping future pandemics before they start.
After Billions of Years of Monotony, the Universe Is Waking Up
Explore how humanity's ability to create explanatory knowledge could disrupt the universe's "great monotony" and harness cosmic forces, as theorized by physicist David Deutsch.
How Your Emotions Change the Shape of Your Heart
Explore the fascinating connection between emotions and heart health, revealing how our feelings can physically alter our hearts and impact overall well-being.
Why You Should Be a Climate Activist
Inspiring call to climate activism, offering four actionable steps for anyone to join the fight against the climate crisis and create a sustainable future for all generations.
The Fascinating and Dangerous Places Scientists Aren't Exploring
Paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi advocates for scientific exploration in unstable regions, highlighting potential discoveries in biodiverse areas like Yemen's Socotra island, and challenges the limitations of research in hostile territories.
The Living Tech We Need to Support Human Life on Other Planets
Explore innovative biological solutions for human settlement on Mars, including fungal houses and bacterial electricity generation, in this thought-provoking talk on space colonization challenges.
The Age of Genetic Wonder
Explore the future of genetic editing, its potential to redesign species and humanity, and the ethical implications of this revolutionary technology in biology and medicine.
The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Fight Climate Change - Talk About It
Discover effective strategies for discussing climate change, focusing on shared values and inspiring hope. Learn to connect with others and motivate action through meaningful conversations.
100 Solutions to Reverse Global Warming
Explore innovative solutions to reverse global warming, from renewable energy and land management to food production and education, offering hope for a regenerative future.
The Biology of Our Best and Worst Selves
Explore the biological roots of human behavior with neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky as he examines the factors influencing our compassionate and violent tendencies across various timescales.
A Doctor's Case for Medical Marijuana
Physician investigates medical marijuana, debunking myths and revealing surprising findings. Explores potential lessons for mainstream medicine, emphasizing patient-centered care and the need for more research.
How Radio Telescopes Show Us Unseen Galaxies
Astronomer Natasha Hurley-Walker explores how radio telescopes reveal unseen galaxies, probing the universe's mysteries through light spectrums invisible to the human eye.