A moral blueprint for reimagining capitalism | Manish Bhardwaj

We know capitalism exacerbates injustice and inequality worldwide. So how can we fix it? Professor and social entrepreneur Manish Bhardwaj thinks we need to integrate “moral clarity” — which he defines as “doing the right…

03/11/2022
Do you really need 8 hours of sleep every night? | Jen Gunter

When you can’t sleep, you’re desperate for help. And there’s a booming industry waiting to tell you all the ways a lack of sleep can ruin your health — and to sell you fancy gadgets…

02/11/2022
The marvels and mysteries revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope | Heidi Hammel and Nadia Drake

From favorite moons to the search for alien life, astronomer Heidi Hammel discusses the latest in astronomy and the breakthrough innovations behind her work with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. In conversation with science journalist…

01/11/2022
A carbon-free future starts with driving less | Wayne Ting

Can we use less energy from fossil fuels while also meeting our transportation needs? Enter shared electric micromobility: the transition away from dependence on cars and towards lightweight transport options like electric scooters, which release…

01/11/2022
How to transform your climate concern into action | Jane Fonda

Actor and activist Jane Fonda discusses her frontline work fighting for climate action, including recent efforts to support climate-minded candidates running for office in the US and to break the fossil fuel industry’s stranglehold on…

28/10/2022
A virus-resistant organism — and what it could mean for the future | Jason W. Chin

What if we could use the power of DNA to create a sustainable, circular economy? In a talk about breakthrough science, synthetic biologist Jason W. Chin describes his team’s work rewriting the genetic blueprint of…

28/10/2022
How to outthink your competition — with a lesson from sports | Rasmus Ankersen

Does success come from luck or skill, and how do you tell the difference? One way to find an answer: think like a pro gambler does, says football executive Rasmus Ankersen. Using sports analytics to…

27/10/2022
The secret ingredients of great hospitality | Will Guidara

Restaurateur Will Guidara’s life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his fancy four-star restaurant, creating a personalized experience for some out-of-town customers craving authentic New York City street food. The…

26/10/2022
What you should know about opioids and painkillers | Jen Gunter

Pain is your body’s signal that something isn’t right. To help manage it, doctors often prescribe powerful opioids — but they’re not always the best option and can quickly lead to addiction. Illuminating the fine…

26/10/2022
Amazon’s commitment to run on 100-percent renewable energy | Chris Roe

What will it take to power the planet in a way that doesn’t hurt it? Chris Roe, Amazon’s director of energy and sustainable operations, shares the company’s pledge to get to net zero carbon and…

25/10/2022