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In an unexpected turn of events, our time, marked by the unprecedentedly easy availability of scientific knowledge, has also come to be a time of skepticism, disbelief and cospiratory thinking. By rediscovering the beauty of science we can rediscover the beauty of our world and ourselves.

The Amazing Story of Math and the Human Mind

Is the universe made of numbers? Can math unlock the secrets of reality?

What Will Love Look Like in the Future?

How will 21st century technology transform romance and sex?

Should We Colonize Other Planets?

On the implications of terraforming other planets

Should We Create Artificial Embryos?

Human beings without biological parents might one day exist

Sending Messages to People in the Far Future

Radioactive waste, ray cats and miscommunication

How Can We Fight Epidemics?

When did epidemics begin, and which one was the deadliest?

Listening to People’s Brainwaves

Can scientists now read our minds?

Will We One Day Live Forever?

From radical life extension to simulated minds: will we live forever?

Could You Beat a Chimp in a Brain Test?

Some animals outperform humans in certain tasks. With genetic engineering this can change

Do You Need a Big Brain to Be Intelligent?

The answer is more complicated than you might think

Doing Our Best To Find Out

What’s the missing word in Pratchett’s quote?

The Highest Forms of Understanding

What’s the missing word in Feynman’s quote?

Coming soon

From Herbs to AI: The Evolution of Medicine

From ancient healers to AI medical care and beyond