Have you ever wanted to try the universal translator on Star Trek? Would it make it easier to communicate with people who speak other languages? On this episode, Nataly Kelly discusses her new book, Found in Translation.

Nature does not bluff but she also does not show her cards readily. That is at the root of the climate problem. On this program, Dr. Scott Barrett gives an overview of the international climate regime to reduce greenhouse gases and explains how uncertainty in climate predictions hamper negotiations.

Several recent books walk the reader through human history by describing the history of specific objects or commodities such as salt, cod, coffee, and even the lowly toothpick. In this episode, Tom Jackson discusses his new series of books, Ponderables.

Concussions are a serious issue among athletes and can be even more serious for young athletes. On this program, Dr. Robert Cantu discussed recognizing and treating concussions in young athletes.

Certain individuals with developmental disorders such as autism sometimes develop remarkable musical, mathematical, or artistic abilities. Psychiatrist Dr. Darold Treffert, an expert on the savant syndrome, joins us to discuss this fascinating condition.

Particulates in the air act as nucleation sites for the formation of rain clouds. But what are they made of? On this episode, Dr. Mary Gilles discussed their discovery of potassium salts and fungi as seeds for clouds.

Is a PhD in science a good idea? And do graduate programs give students the tools necessary to help PhDs in science capitalize on good ideas? Dan Lametti, Jennifer Dugas-Ford, Yelena Grinberg, and Aya Pusic share their thoughts.

What can super-massive black holes tell us about the structure of our galaxy and the universe? On this program, Dr. Caleb Scharf discusses astrophysics and black holes.

Have you ever wondered how structures like limbs and jaws evolved? Paleontologist Michael Coates joins us to discuss how the devastating End-Devonian extinction impacted vertebrate life on Earth.

Back pain is a common health issue, but one that most will endure rather than treat. On this program, Dr. Julie Silver discussed treating back pain.