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#95: The SpaceX Starship: Paving the way to Mars city Dec 30, 2020

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With SpaceX CEO Elon Musk detailing his dreams to build a city on Mars, Inverse’s Mike Brown discusses what the latest Starship rocket test means for the future of space travel — and humanity itself.

https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-starship-watch-triple-engine-fire

https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-mars-city-test

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#94: Neuralink: Meet your new robot brain Dec 28, 2020

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As companies like Nueralink aim to revolutionize medical technology, Inverse’s Mike Brown and Sarah Wells discuss how breakthroughs in brain-machine interfaces can restore sensory and motor function and treat neurological disorders.

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https://www.inverse.com/innovation/elon-musks-neuralink-demo

https://www.inverse.com/innovation/computer-restores-sense-of-touch

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#93: Hitting the mental reset button during Covid-19 Dec 25, 2020

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Amid a global “character crisis,” more people are going to therapy in the wake of Covid-19. Inverse’s Ali Pattillo and Sarah Sloat discuss building character and taking care of our mental health during the pandemic.

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https://www.inverse.com/science/aging-chimp-friendships

https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/survival-of-the-friendliest-brian-hare-intervew

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#90: The path to good health in 2021 Dec 18, 2020

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Ahead of the holiday season, avoiding high-risk hot spots and embracing essential soft health drivers could be the best path toward a stronger, healthier new year. Inverse’s Ali Pattillo explains.

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https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/study-pinpoints-high-risk-covid-19-locations

https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/soft-health-drivers-influence-longevity

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#89: Killer cats: The surprising behavior of your favorite pet Dec 16, 2020

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As the latest animal science upends common thinking about one of our favorite pets,

Inverse’s Claire Cameron and Sarah Sloat explain the feral nature of house cats and their dangerous, mysterious ways.

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https://www.inverse.com/science/should-you-let-your-cat-go-outside-gps-study-reveals-deadly-consequences

https://www.inverse.com/science/are-cats-even-domesticated

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#88: Smart clock vs. body clock Dec 14, 2020

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While sleeping during Covid-19 can be a nightmare, the latest science offers crucial new paths to a good night’s rest. Inverse’s Nick Lucchesi and Sarah Sloat explain how smart clock technology and body clock science can help.

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https://www.inverse.com/innovation/lenovo-smart-clock-essential

https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/body-clock-difference-between-men-and-women

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#87: Bringing robots to life Dec 11, 2020

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Through telepresence technology and biomedical innovation, robotics are transforming how we take charge of our mental and physical health. Inverse’s Sarah Wells explains how social robots and mini drones could solve present and future problems.

https://www.inverse.com/innovation/social-robots-could-save-social-distancing

https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spray-robots-on-demand

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#86 Musk, Herzog, and Mars City: Big ideas meet bold criticism Dec 09, 2020

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Now that the SpaceX Crew Dragon has successfully launched into orbit, Inverse’s Mike Brown explains what the flight could mean for Elon Musk’s Mars City — and how critics are resisting the vision.

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https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-crew-dragon-historic-launch

https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-mars-city-musk-critics

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