The acclaimed mathematician and author Steven Strogatz interviews some of the world's leading scientists about their lives and work.

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Rebecca Goldin and Brian Nosek on Hard Truths in Math and Psychology

March 23, 2020 0:46:02 44.18 MB Downloads: 0

The mathematician Rebecca Goldin and the psychology researcher Brian Nosek speak with host Steven Strogatz about what it’s like to be the bearers of unpopular truths. The post Rebecca Goldin and Brian Nosek on Hard Truths in Math and Psychology first appeared on Quanta Magazine

Cori Bargmann on the Genetics of Transparent Worms, Supertasters and Cancer

March 16, 2020 0:53:30 51.35 MB Downloads: 0

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 of Transparent Worms, Supertasters and Cancer first appeared on Quanta Magazine

Tadashi Tokieda’s Special Kind of Magic

March 09, 2020 0:51:33 49.48 MB Downloads: 0

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

Janna Levin on Seeing and Hearing Black Holes

March 02, 2020 0:54:10 51.99 MB Downloads: 0

The astrophysicist Janna Levin describes the fierce scientific beauty she finds in black holes and reveals why she took a major risk early in her career. The post Janna Levin on Seeing and Hearing Black Holes first appeared on Quanta Magazine

John Urschel: From NFL Player to Mathematician

February 24, 2020 0:45:07 43.3 MB Downloads: 0

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. The post John Urschel: From NFL Player to Mathematician first appeared on Quanta Magazine

Corina Tarnita and the Deep Mathematics of Social Insects

February 17, 2020 0:51:51 49.77 MB Downloads: 0

The mathematical biologist Corina Tarnita explains to host Steven Strogatz how quantitative modeling solved the mystery of fairy circles. The post Corina Tarnita and the Deep Mathematics of Social Insects first appeared on Quanta Magazine

Robbert Dijkgraaf on Exploring Quantum Reality

February 10, 2020 0:49:15 47.28 MB Downloads: 0

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

Leslie Vosshall on Designer Mosquitoes and Dude Walls

February 03, 2020 0:58:23 56.04 MB Downloads: 0

Events take an interesting turn after the neurogeneticist Leslie Vosshall speaks with host Steven Strogatz about ways to make mosquitoes less deadly and the obstacles facing educational inclusiveness. The post Leslie Vosshall on Designer Mosquitoes and Dude Walls first appeared on Quanta Magazine

Alex Kontorovich on the Absolute Truth of Pure Math

January 27, 2020 0:57:56 55.62 MB Downloads: 0

The mathematician Alex Kontorovich speaks with host Steven Strogatz about regaining his creative freedom in an intimidating collaboration and about the pleasures of spherical geometry. The post Alex Kontorovich on the Absolute Truth of Pure Math first appeared on Quanta Magazine

Priya Natarajan on Black Holes and Mapping the Universe

January 21, 2020 1:05:33 62.92 MB Downloads: 0

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. The post Priya Natarajan on Black Holes and Mapping the Universe first appeared on Quanta Magazine

Podcast Preview: Introducing The Joy of x

January 14, 2020 0:02:47 2.67 MB Downloads: 0

Hosted by Steven Strogatz, The Joy of x podcast opens a window into the inner worlds of top-tier scientists and mathematicians while shining light on universal themes like creativity, collaboration or navigating professional challenges. The post Podcast Preview: Introducing The Joy of x first appeared on Quanta Magazine