Mathematics underlies so much of the modern world, but how can it help us to think better? On this episode, Marcus du Sautoy discussed his book, Thinking Better.

Although anxiety levels have been increasing lately, can this actually be used for good? On this episode, Dr. Wendy Suzuki discussed her new book, Good Anxiety.

The heart is a remarkable organ, but one whose natural history may have been unappreciated. On this episode, Dr. Bill Schutt discussed his new book, Pump.

Treatments for Alzheimers disease and related dementias continue to be developed, but with poor outcomes. What is the best way forward? On this episode, Dr. Daniel R. George discussed his book, American Dementia.

Social media has many positive and negative sides. How can we best utilize this technology. On this episode, Dr. Brian Primack discussed his book, You Are What You Click.

Water is crucial to our survival and underlies the organization of our societies. What does the history of water teach us? On this episode, Giulio Boccaletti discussed the history of water.

Science is continually under attack from science deniers. What is the best way to talk about science with a science denier? On this episode, Dr. Lee McIntyre discussed his book, How to Talk to a Science Denier.

Anxiety can be a debilitating issue for many, but how can we manage anxiety effectively? On this episode, Elke Scholz discussed her book, Anxiety Warrior.

Food allergies and related conditions appear to be increasing in prevalence. But, how do we diagnose and treat these conditions. On this episode, Dr. Ruchi Gupta discussed her book, Food Without Fear.

The changes to the global environment can cause much consternation, but how does one develop the resolve to address these issues? On this episode, Mary M. Clare and Gary Ferguson discussed the Full Ecology Project.