The Abstract

SpaceX Starship: paving the way to Mars city

In this episode, we discuss what the latest Starship rocket test means for the future of space travel — and humanity itself.

Neuralink: Meet your new robot brain

In this episode, we discuss how breakthroughs in brain-machine interfaces can restore sensory and motor function and treat neurological disorders.

Hitting the mental reset button during Covid-19

In this episode, we discuss building character and taking care of our mental health during the pandemic.

Rebooting your health in 2021: A scientific guide

In this episode, we explain why plant-based eating and “Pesco-Mediterranean” diets are sound strategies to improve health and longevity.

Friends or enemies: Why social networks are the key to survival

In this episode, we dive into the surprising overlap in the relationships of chimpanzees and humans.

The path to good health in 2021

In this episode, we explain how to avoid high-risk hot spots and embrace essential soft health drivers.

Killer cats: The surprising behavior of your favorite pet

In this episode, we explain the feral nature of house cats and their dangerous, mysterious ways.

Smart clock vs. body clock

In this episode, we explain how the latest science can offer crucial new paths to a good night's sleep.

Bringing robots to life

In this episode, we explain how social robots and mini drones could solve present and future problems.

Musk, Herzog, and Mars City: Big ideas meet bold criticism

In this episode, we discuss where the public stands on Musk's grand vision of a city on Mars by 2050.

Werner Herzog and Jason Blum on how 2020 changed movies forever

The hidden players shaking up the space race

In this episode, we discuss how technology firms like Air Company aim to fuel a sustainable future beyond Earth.