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Inquiring Minds

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.

Copyright: © 2022 Inquiring Minds

Latest Episodes:

Up To Date | Election results, stealth moths, and a retired kilogram Nov 10, 2018

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This week: A look into what the midterm election results mean for science; moths developed a ‘stealth shield’ to hide from bats; and the kilogram is retiring.

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The Beauty and Utility of Maps: A Cartographic Odyssey Nov 06, 2018

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We talk to journalist, geologist, and author Betsy Mason about her latest book, co-authored with Greg Miller, All Over the Map: A Cartographic Odyssey.

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Up To Date | The Definitive Field Guide to Filthy Animal Facts Nov 03, 2018

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This week Kishore catches up with previous guests Nick Caruso and Dani Rabaiotti to talk about their new book True or Poo?: The Definitive Field Guide to Filthy Animal Facts and Falsehoods.

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What Real-Life Zombies Reveal About Our World Oct 30, 2018

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We talk to science writer at Wired magazine Matt Simon about his new book Plight of the Living Dead: What Real-Life Zombies Reveal About Our World—and Ourselves.

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Up To Date | Doubling worm lifespans; the recent failed Soyuz launch Oct 27, 2018

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This week: A new study attempts to extend the life of worms and what it might mean for us; and a detailed look into the recent failed Soyuz rocket launch.

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The Remarkable History of Surgery Oct 16, 2018

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We talk to Arnold Van de Laar, a surgeon in the Slotervaart Hospital in Amsterdam, about his new book Under the Knife: A History of Surgery in 28 Remarkable Operations.

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Up To Date | Nobel Prizes and Electrical Nerve Regeneration Oct 13, 2018

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This week: We recap the 2018 Nobel Prizes and look at a study exploring a new way to use electrical stimulation to regenerate nerves.

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Being Human in the Age of Algorithms Oct 12, 2018

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We talk to mathematician and science writer Hannah Fry about her latest book Hello World: Being Human in the Age of Algorithms.

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China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order Oct 07, 2018

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We talk to artificial intelligence expert and former president of Google China Kai-Fu Lee about his recent book AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order.

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Steven Pinker: Enlightenment Now Sep 27, 2018

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We talk with cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker about his recent book Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress.

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