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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:

The Great American Solar Eclipse Aug 15, 2017

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We talk to astronomer Andrew Fraknoi about the upcoming total solar eclipse—the first total solar eclipse over North America in decades—on August 21st, 2017, and how you can best enjoy it.

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The Science of Game of Thrones Aug 07, 2017

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We talk to English comedian and writer Helen Keen about her new book The Science of Game of Thrones: A myth-busting, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping and fun-filled expedition through the world of Game of Thrones.

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Why Are We Curious? Jul 31, 2017

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We talk to acclaimed astrophysicist Mario Livio about his new book Why?: What Makes Us Curious.

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We've Got to Start Eating Insects Jul 24, 2017

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We talk to entomologist Brian Fisher about his his research on ants in Mozambique and his new initiative to get entomologists more directly involved in conservation—a big part of which involves edible insects.

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186 Jason Silva - Origins: The Journey of Humankind Jul 17, 2017

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We talk to Jason Silva, host of National Geographic Channel’s new show Origins: The Journey of Humankind.

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185 Jennifer Latson - A True Story of Pathological Friendliness Jul 03, 2017

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We talk to journalist Jennifer Latson about Williams syndrome and her new book The Boy Who Loved Too Much: A True Story of Pathological Friendliness.

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184 Zeynep Tufekci - Twitter and Tear Gas Jun 26, 2017

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We talk to Zeynep Tufekci, writer and associate professor at the University of North Carolina School of Information and Library Science, about her book Twitter and Tear Gas: The Power and Fragility of Networked Protest.

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183 Dean Buonomano - The Neuroscience and Physics of Time Jun 19, 2017

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We talk to neuroscientist Dean Buonomano about his new book “Your Brain Is a Time Machine: The Neuroscience and Physics of Time.”

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182 Ty Tashiro - The Science of Being Awkward Jun 06, 2017

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We talk to psychologist Ty Tashiro about his new book “Awkward: The Science of Why We're Socially Awkward & Why That's Awesome.”

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181 Mike Drucker - How to Write Science Into Comedy May 29, 2017

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We talk to Mike Drucker, co-head writer for Bill Nye Saves the World, writer for Adam Ruins Everything, the Tonight Show, and much more about incorporating science into comedy writing.

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