Kalpana Pot, a self-proclaimed Space Nerd, mixes her unique brand of storytelling and humor to make complicated astrophysics topics entertaining and understandable in her new book, "Spaced Out: A Casual Approach To The Cosmos."Then, Carleton University neuroscientist Michael Hildebrand discusses new research revealing important differences in how mice, rats and humans process pain — findings that could help explain failed treatments and point to better therapies for chronic pain.

Stuart Firestein, Professor of Neuroscience at Columbia University, explores why uncertainty is essential to science and how embracing what we don't know can foster creativity, innovation and a more informed understanding of the world.Then, what happens when physics, physiology, and music collide? Opera turns the human body into an extraordinary acoustic instrument, and there’s a surprising amount of science behind the sound.

AI entrepreneur Anmol Madan, founder and CEO of RadiantGraph, explores how artificial intelligence is helping healthcare move beyond treating illness to predicting health risks before they become serious.Then, Nick Day of Roundtable Learning discusses how virtual reality is transforming workforce training by measuring real skills, helping employers verify learning outcomes and preparing workers for high-stakes jobs.

Astronomer Tanmoy Laskar of the University of Utah explains how researchers detected the magnetic fingerprint of a gamma-ray burst for the first time, offering new clues about some of the universe's most powerful explosions.Then, Blaise Agüera y Arcas, VP and Fellow at Google and founder of Paradigms of Intelligence, discusses his new book "What Is Intelligence?," which explores what AI can teach us about evolution, computing, and the mind.

George Schaller helped transform modern conservation through decades of groundbreaking wildlife research. Author Miriam Horn shares the story behind one of the most influential scientists you've probably never heard of.Then, healthcare innovation isn't limited to hospitals. Landon Gibb, senior vice president of technology and systems at PACS Group, discusses how data analytics is helping post-acute care providers improve patient outcomes and give caregivers better tools to make informed decisions.

Paleontologist Steve Brusatte explores the remarkable evolutionary journey of birds and explains why they are the only dinosaurs still living today.Then, veteran firefighter-paramedic Brad Newbury and EMT Kiera Newbury discuss the life-saving impact of CPR, AEDs and emergency response—and how a single act can change countless lives.

Adam Hauke, global director of product strategy and innovation at Gentherm Medical, discusses how innovations in patient warming technology are improving safety and outcomes in the operating room.Then, biologist Lixing Sun explores the astonishing diversity of reproduction across the natural world and what it reveals about the evolution of life.

Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning, discusses how virtual reality and immersive simulations are transforming workforce training for data centers and other trades.Then, bestselling author Steven Kotler explores how advances in artificial intelligence, robotics and biotechnology are reshaping humanity and what it will take to thrive in an era of exponential change.

Foundation Future Industries co-founder Mike LeBlanc discusses the future of humanoid robotics, emerging technologies and the leadership principles that guide innovation in rapidly changing industries.Then, Lauren Stein, director of science and research programs at the National Anti-Vivisection Society, discusses emerging technologies that could transform biomedical research and reduce the need for animal testing.

Most of us rely on GPS every day without giving it much thought. Journalist Katherine Dunn explores the surprising history of GPS and how a military navigation tool became an essential part of everyday life. Then, in his new book, “How We Disappear,” Stanford historian Thomas Mullaney explores why memories, photographs, and digital records disappear, and what we can do to preserve the stories that matter most.