How we’re building the world’s largest family tree
Often we equate breakthroughs with studying the new and unknown, but sometimes the answers to our questions are in our past. For example, in terms of individual health …
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Biological engineering—the nexus between computer programming and medicine
Tim Lu was motivated to make the switch from programming electrical computers to programming biological computers because he felt “we were on the cusp of a revolution”. Today, …
Why noise is bad for your health — and what you can do about it
People are bombarded by noise every day. Sometimes it’s loud and inescapable, like the sound of construction happening outside your window, and other times it’s quiet, like the …
My fight to end child marriage in America
Many people think of child marriage as something that only happens in developing countries or among certain religious groups. However, there are loopholes in the law that make …
Why “boys will be boys” is a myth—and a harmful one at that
“Boys will be boys.” It’s a phrase that’s often used to describe the mischievous, competitive, or aggressive behavior of some boys and men. However, when we use this …
How diseases and epidemics move through a breath of air
Since the world’s first epidemic, we’ve built treatments for various infectious diseases. Yet, our understanding of disease transmission, and the mechanisms behind it, have not advanced much from …
What vaccinating vampire bats can teach us about pandemics
From genomics to edible gel and uv powder, Daniel Streiker’s research uses a range of approaches connecting bats’ movements with the spread of the rabies virus. Expanding on …
Using biophilic design to heal body, mind, and soul
Award-winning architect Amanda Sturgeon doesn’t just create beautiful buildings, she strives to design sustainable spaces that connect people with nature. Inspired by a “biophilic” design strategy, which translates …
Why science says to listen to your gut
For centuries, treating neurological conditions meant developing therapies or drugs that directly targeted the brain. Today, scholars like Sarkis Mazmanian argue that research, drugs, and therapy should actually …
Hope and justice for women who’ve survived ISIS
THIS TALK CONTAINS MATURE CONTENT. Through her work as a criminal investigator, Rabiaa El Garani facilitates healing and seeks justice for survivors of sexual abuse and violence in …