Who is the host of the 2020 Cori Bargmann show?
Mar 17, 2020. Cori Bargmann on the Genetics of Transparent Worms, Supertasters and Cancer. The neurogenetics pioneer Cori Bargmann speaks with host Steven Strogatz about why a transparent worm became her favorite animal and how a genetic discovery she made inspired a revolutionary cancer treatment. The post Cori Bargmann on the Genetics ...
Who is Tadashi Tokieda?
Tadashi Tokieda’s Special Kind of Magic. The mathematician Tadashi Tokieda and host Steven Strogatz explore what we can learn about the world from simple “toys” with remarkable physical or mathematical properties. The post Tadashi Tokieda’s Special Kind of Magic first appeared on Quanta Magazine. 52 min.
Who is Robbert Dijkgraaf?
The mathematical physicist Robbert Dijkgraaf and host Steven Strogatz discuss the frontiers of string theory and why space and time might not be the most fundamental things in the universe. The post Robbert Dijkgraaf on Exploring Quantum Reality first appeared on Quanta Magazine. 49 min. Feb 4, 2020.
Who is Brian Keating?
The astrophysicist Brian Keating talks to host Steven Strogatz about chasing the universe’s greatest mysteries — and what it’s like to have a major discovery slip through his fingers. The post Brian Keating’s Quest for the Origin of the Universe first appeared on Quanta Magazine. 41 min. Mar 24, 2020.
Who is Neil Shubin?
Neil Shubin on Tiktaalik, Ballistic Tongues and Evolution. The paleontologist Neil Shubin talks with host Steven Strogatz about hunting for a 375 million-year-old fossil and finding novel traits that evolved many times. The post Neil Shubin on Tiktaalik, Ballistic Tongues and Evolution first appeared on Quanta Magazine.
Who is Priya Natarajan?
Priya Natarajan on Black Holes and Mapping the Universe. In this episode, Priya Natarajan, professor of astronomy and physics at Yale University, speaks with Steven Strogatz about her lifelong fascinations, including black holes, mapping the universe and early personal computers.
Who is John Urschel?
John Urschel: From NFL Player to Mathematician. John Urschel, who retired from playing professional football with the Baltimore Ravens to become a mathematician, talks to host Steven Strogatz about the fascinations of graph theory that lured him away from the NFL.
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