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Andrew Pelling: How Can Plants Help Rebuild The Human Body?
An ear made from an apple, a spinal cord rebuilt using asparagus...it sounds like bizarre science fiction. But Andrew Pelling is working on a way to revive human tissue with a trip to the supermarket.
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Wajahat Ali: Can Investing In Children Revitalize Economies And Our Humanity?
In some of the world's biggest economies, people are having fewer children. But writer Wajahat Ali explains why investing in future generations is key to rejuvenating our societies...and our humanity.
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Amanda Williams: How Can Color Bring New Life To Old Houses?
Back in 2015, Chicago's Englewood neighborhood was lined with blocks of houses tagged for demolition. Before they were torn down, artist Amanda Williams used color to bring them back to life.
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Guy Winch: How Can We Maintain Healthy Boundaries Between Our Work And Personal Time?
Many of us are feeling weary and exhausted all the time. Psychologist Guy Winch shares ways we can both prevent and recover from the all-too-common experience of burnout.
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Charlie Jane Anders: How Can Science Fiction Allow Us To Imagine Better Futures?
Science fiction author Charlie Jane Anders explains how the genre is a portal for us to imagine different ways of being human. She invites listeners into one new world with an excerpt from her work.
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Rick Doblin: How Can We Use Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy To Treat Trauma?
Many psychedelic drugs are illegal in the U.S. But Rick Doblin says psychedelic-assisted therapy helps many patients get to the core of their trauma.
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Ariel Waldman: What Can We Learn From Microscopic Life In Antarctica?
Many people think of Antarctica as desolate. But wildlife filmmaker Ariel Waldman says the coldest continent is brimming with invisible life — that can only be seen through microscopes.
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Emily Levesque: How Have Telescopes Transformed Our Understanding Of The Universe?
Astronomers once gazed at the night sky and charted the stars using their naked eyes. Astrophysicist Emily Levesque describes how generations of telescopes have unlocked the wonders of the universe.
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Lisa Mosconi: How Does Menopause Affect The Brain?
We associate menopause with the ovaries, but its symptoms start in the brain. Neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi explains how brain health during menopause affects the rest of the body.
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Sandrine Thuret: How Can Adults Grow New Brain Cells?
Adults don't generate as many new neurons as children or teenagers, but some growth is still happening. Neuroscientist Sandrine Thuret explains how we can encourage the production of more nerve cells.