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 …
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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 …
What the US health care system assumes about you
The difficulties low-income patients have when trying to receive healthcare can be easily overlooked. Katz points out the many assumptions healthcare in the United States makes—that patients can …
How an ancient virus spread the ability to remember
Do you remember your oldest memory? Jason Shepherd clearly recalls a childhood filled with questioning the world around him, which naturally lead to a life of scientific discovery. …
Why your healthcare costs so much
There are various opinions surrounding healthcare spending in the US. According to Health Economist Irene Papanicolas, the theories behind high spending – over-utilization, lack of social spending, number …
“Everything happens for a reason” — and other lies I’ve loved
At 35 years old, Kate Bowler was living the life she always wanted for herself. She had married her high school sweetheart, become a mom for the first …