445 episodes

Each week we bring you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science and society collide. We’re committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We want to find out what’s true, what’s left to discover, and why it all matters.

Inquiring Minds Indre Viskontas

    • Science
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

Each week we bring you a new, in-depth exploration of the space where science and society collide. We’re committed to the idea that making an effort to understand the world around you though science and critical thinking can benefit everyone—and lead to better decisions. We want to find out what’s true, what’s left to discover, and why it all matters.

    Why We Die with Venki Ramakrishnan

    Why We Die with Venki Ramakrishnan

    • 43 min
    “X”-amining the Battle for the Bird with Kurt Wagner

    “X”-amining the Battle for the Bird with Kurt Wagner

    • 39 min
    Revealing Why We Remember with Charan Ranganath

    Revealing Why We Remember with Charan Ranganath

    • 48 min
    Don’t Panic, but Robert Sapolsky Says There’s No Free Will

    Don’t Panic, but Robert Sapolsky Says There’s No Free Will

    This week we talk to Robert Sapolsky—MacArthur “Genius” Fellow and professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford—about his new book Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will.

    • 48 min
    The Science of Allergies and Why We Have Them

    The Science of Allergies and Why We Have Them

    This week we talk to medical anthropologist and science writer Theresa MacPhail about her new book Allergic: Our Irritated Bodies in a Changing World.

    • 44 min
    Why It’s Important to Know What’s Actually in Your Clothes

    Why It’s Important to Know What’s Actually in Your Clothes

    This week we talk to journalist and sustainable fashion expert Alden Wicker about her book To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick—and How We Can Fight Back.

    • 36 min

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3 Ratings

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Excellent podcast

I love this podcast. It covers a huge range of STEM topics without being tired or repetitive. It’s great for the morning commute and isn’t difficult to understand if you don’t have a science background or specialised knowledge. Love it.

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