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English
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93 episodes
since May 6, 2020
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As companies like Nueralink aim to revolutionize medical technology, Inverse’s Mike Brown and Sarah Wells discuss how breakthroughs in brain-machine interfaces can restore sensory and motor function and treat neurological disorders. Read more at Inverse.com: https://www.inverse.com/innovation/elo…
Amid a global “character crisis,” more people are going to therapy in the wake of Covid-19. Inverse’s Ali Pattillo and Sarah Sloat discuss building character and taking care of our mental health during the pandemic.   Read more at Inverse.com https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/the-…
With the list of so-called “science-backed diets“ ever-growing, Inverse’s Ali Pattillo explains why plant-based eating and “Pesco-Mediterranean” diets are sound strategies to improve health and longevity.  Read more at Inverse.com: https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/pesco-mediterranean-diet …
As social science reveals surprising overlap in the relationships of chimpanzees and humans, experts suggest friendliness may be the key to a species’ success. Inverse’s Sarah Sloat and Sarah Wells explain. Read more at Inverse.com: https://www.inverse.com/science/aging-chimp-friendships https:…
Ahead of the holiday season, avoiding high-risk hot spots and embracing essential soft health drivers could be the best path toward a stronger, healthier new year. Inverse’s Ali Pattillo explains.  Read more at Inverse.com: https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/study-pinpoints-high-risk-covid-1…
As the latest animal science upends common thinking about one of our favorite pets,  Inverse’s Claire Cameron and Sarah Sloat explain the feral nature of house cats and their dangerous, mysterious ways. Read more at Inverse.com: https://www.inverse.com/science/should-you-let-your-cat-go-outs…
While sleeping during Covid-19 can be a nightmare, the latest science offers crucial new paths to a good night’s rest. Inverse’s Nick Lucchesi and Sarah Sloat explain how smart clock technology and body clock science can help. Read more at Inverse.com: https://www.inverse.com/innovation/lenovo-sm…
Through telepresence technology and biomedical innovation, robotics are transforming how we take charge of our mental and physical health. Inverse’s Sarah Wells explains how social robots and mini drones could solve present and future problems. https://www.inverse.com/innovation/social-robots-coul…
Now that the SpaceX Crew Dragon has successfully launched into orbit, Inverse’s Mike Brown explains what the flight could mean for Elon Musk’s Mars City — and how critics are resisting the vision.   Read more at Inverse.com: https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-crew-dragon-historic…
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