Why do lab supplies cost so much? Is there a way to make science more efficient? On this episode, Tom Ruginis discussed improving the happiness of scientists and the quality of their research.

Thomas Edison is widely regarded as one of the greatest inventors. His influences on industry and technology remain with us today. On this episode, Leonard DeGraaf discussed the life and works of Thomas Edison.

What can our closest living relatives, great apes like the chimpanzee and bonobo, teach us about ourselves? On this episode, Dale Peterson joins us to discuss these fascinating, yet sadly endangered, animals.

Trillions of subatomic particles called neutrinos are zipping through our bodies every second of every day. On this episode, Dr. Ray Jayawardhana discussed the hunt for neutrinos.

Dr. Brad Gemmell gives us a glimpse into the secret predatory lives of seahorses, and describes how we are getting ideas from the anatomy of the jellyfish for designing vehicles for water and air travel.

How do the species of the world wind up in their geographical locations? On this episode, Prof. Alan De Queiroz discusses ocean crossings and speciation.

What is the nature of reality? And, how can math provide the answers? On this program, Prof. Max Tegmark discussed the ultimate nature of reality.

The wide array of eye designs in the animal kingdom reflects the critical role that sight plays in the well-being of an animal. On this episode, Dr. Ivan Schwab tells us the story of eye evolution.

Sir Ernest Shackleton and his journey to Antartica is best known for the heroic and epic tale of survival that ensued following the initial disasters that were encountered. On this program, Tim Jarvis discussed recreating this epic voyage of survival.

What is the BRAIN initiative? On this episode, neuroscientist Partha Mitra, offers background and insight.