Empathy is often viewed as a soft skill in the world of business, but is it actually essential for any leadership structure? On this episode, Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller discussed her book, The Empathic Leader.

I hear you…

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A healthy gut microbiome is essential for the normal operations of the body, but it is often misunderstood. On this episode, Dr. Oscar Coetzee discussed the gut microbiome.

Eat well…

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Facing a cancer diagnosis can be a daunting prospect, which can be helped by having a playbook. On this episode, Joelle Kaufman discussed her book, Crushing the Cancer Curveball.

Swing for the fences…

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Friction is essential for the physical operations of everything from stars to machines to atomic forces.  On this episode, Dr. Jennifer Vail discussed her book, Friction: A Biography.

Ideal systems?

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The scientific understanding of the brain owes much to the founding of one of the seminal research centers, The Montreal Neurological Institute.  On this episode, Yvan Prkchin discussed its history in his new book, Wired Together.

Fire together…

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The effects of early childhood trauma can impact generations through both biological and psychological mechanisms. On this episode, Dr. Frank Putnam discussed his book, Old Before Their Time.

Understanding…

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Can the complexity of the universe be described in terms of a simple rule based system? On this episode, Dr. Steven Wolfram discussed cellular automata, from an interview originally aired on 10.15.03.

Divide and conquer…

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Fullerenes have found applications in many areas of the physical sciences, but can it also influence biological health? On this episode, Chris Burres discussed his book, Live Longer and Better.

Stay sharp…

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Advances in quantum computing are based on fundamental scientific advances in condensed matter physics. On this episode, Dr. Steven Chu discussed cooling atoms with lasers, from an interview originally broadcast 02.25.04.

Chill out…

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping all aspects of the modern world, including the military battlefield.  How will AI impact future conflicts? On this episode, Col. Dr. George Dougherty discussed his book, Beast in the Machine.

Power off…

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