The Abstract

With SpaceX CEO Elon Musk detailing his dreams to build a city on Mars, Inverse's Mike Brown discusses what the latest Starship rocket test means for the future of space travel — and humanity itself. https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-starship-watch-triple-engine-firehttps://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-mars-city-testRead more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Mike Brown on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikearildbrownFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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/elon-musks-neuralink-demohttps://www.inverse.com/innovation/computer-restores-sense-of-touchFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomFollow Mike Brown on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Follow Sarah Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahESWellsWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.comhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/the-character-edge-why-competence-isnt-enough-for-great-leadershiphttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/therapy-during-covid-19Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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-diethttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/plant-based-diet-benefitsFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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-friendshipshttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/survival-of-the-friendliest-brian-hare-intervewFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Sarah Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahESWellsWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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-19-locationshttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/soft-health-drivers-influence-longevityFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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-outside-gps-study-reveals-deadly-consequenceshttps://www.inverse.com/science/are-cats-even-domesticatedFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Claire Cameron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaireHCameronFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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-smart-clock-essentialhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/body-clock-difference-between-men-and-womenFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Nick Lucchesi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicklucchesiFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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-could-save-social-distancinghttps://www.inverse.com/innovation/spray-robots-on-demandFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Sarah Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahESWellsFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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-launchhttps://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-mars-city-musk-criticsFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Jake Kleinman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikearildbrownFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Covid-19 rocks the entertainment industry, Inverse's Jake Kleinman discusses what his recent interviews with filmmakers Jason Blum and Werner Herzog reveal about the future of movies.Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/werner-herzog-interview-fireball-star-warshttps://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-mars-city-werner-herzoghttps://www.inverse.com/entertainment/blumhouse-jason-blum-interviewFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Jake Kleinman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacobkleinmanFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the U.K quietly builds a powerful space empire, technology firms like Air Company aim to fuel a sustainable future beyond Earth. Inverse's David Grossman and Mike Brown discuss the hidden players shaking up the race to outer space.Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-mars-city-fuel-stationhttps://www.inverse.com/innovation/uk-disrupting-the-space-agencyFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow David Grossman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidgross_manFollow Mike Brown on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikearildbrownFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As new discoveries subvert prehistoric gender roles, Inverse's Sarah Wells and Emma Betuel discuss how real-life Amazons and ancient female big game hunters are rewriting human history. Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/science/ancient-women-hunted-big-gamehttps://www.inverse.com/science/real-life-amazonsFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Sarah Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahESWellsFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Starlink, the SpaceX satellite constellation designed to deliver the internet to Earth, takes flight, Inverses' Mike Brown offers a comprehensive look at everything you need to know about getting your internet from Elon Musk. SPACEX STARLINK: https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-starlink-price-launch-date-how-to-see-elon-musks-constellationSPACEX VERSUS SPACE SCIENCE: https://www.inverse.com/science/elon-musks-starlink-is-having-a-pernicious-effect-on-astronomyRead more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Mike Brown on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikearildbrownFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the latest research changing what we thought we knew about Vikings and Neanderthals, Inverse's Sarah Wells and Sarah Sloat explain how humanity's family tree is being rewritten by new discoveries.DNA VIKING STUDY:https://www.inverse.com/science/viking-dna-studyY CHROMOSOME STUDYhttps://www.inverse.com/science/neanderthal-denisovan-y-chromosome-studyRead more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Sarah Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahESWellsFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a renaissance of psychedelic research, Inverse's Ali Pattillo and Emma Betuel discuss how magic mushrooms and LSD could transform the way we treat cancer patients' crushing mental health symptoms and people's chronic pain.Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/lsd-pain-tolerance-microdosing-effectshttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/cancer-patients-psilocybin-psychedelic-therapyFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the race to develop an effective coronavirus vaccine heats up, drugmakers Pfizer and Moderna shed new light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel. However, many hurdles remain before either vaccine is available to the public. Inverse's Emma Betuel explains. Read more at Inverse.com:Vaccine News:https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/moderna-vaccine-explainedhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/pfizer-vaccine-results-explainedOutbreak study:https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/vaccination-measles-outbreak-study-coronavirus-lessonFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As end-of-life research explains what really happens when you hear your last words, a brain study explores how music can literally give you the chills. Inverse's Emma Betuel explains what the latest science says about the power of sound. Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/last-wordshttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/why-music-gives-you-chillsFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the latest research on coffee and seasonal affective disorder, Inverse's Sarah Sloat and Ali Pattillo discuss how what we eat and drink can keep our brains sane, and our bodies running optimally.Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/food-mental-health-science-explainedhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/science-reveals-the-perfect-time-to-drink-coffee-for-a-healthy-metabolismFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the release of the The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, Microsoft is surging ahead in the controversial console wars. Inverse's Jen Glennon and Danny Paez explain how the latest video game tech is revolutionizing how people play them.Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/gaming/xbox-series-x-reviewhttps://www.inverse.com/gaming/xbox-series-s-reviewFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Jen Glennon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hellojenglenFollow Danny Paez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pannydaezFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With NASA solving age-old mysteries about lunar water and Pluto's terrain, Inverse's Passant Rabie explains how new discoveries are shaping the future of space travel, as well as the present climate systems on Earth. Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Passant Rabie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/passantrabieFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Despite their dangerous reputations, some of the most common myths about snakes and spiders can easily be debunked. Inverse's JoAnna Wendel and Nina Pullano reveal the truth about some of nature's most feared creatures— and how you can use it to face your fears. Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/science/notorious-aussie-spider-kills-humans-via-evolutionary-coincidencehttps://www.inverse.com/science/top-snake-myths-debunkedFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Nina Pullano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ninapullanoFollow JoAnna Wendel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoAnnaScienceFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With ancient discoveries solving centuries-old genetic mysteries, Inverse's Emma Betuel and Sarah Wells discuss how fossil models of neanderthal babies and the oldest-known sperm sample are rewriting evolutionary history. Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/science/neanderthal-babieshttps://www.inverse.com/science/oldest-known-sperm-found-studyFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: theabstract@inverse.comFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Sarah Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahESWellsFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we learn more about the lingering effects of Covid-19, Inverse's Emma Betuel and Ali Pattillo discuss how young adults are coping with heart inflammation and sensory dysfunction and moving forward. Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/young-hearts-myocarditis-coronavirushttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/covid-19-smell-taste-lossFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With new studies on the immune system shedding light on how our minds and bodies are connected, Inverse's Emma Betuel and Sarah Sloat discuss how the immune system fights Covid-19 — and how that process shapes mental health.PLASMA STUDY HINTS HOW LONG COVID-19 ANTIBODIES LAST IN THE BLOODhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/antibodies-decline-donate-plasma-covid-19LINK BETWEEN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND ANXIETYhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/immune-system-anxiety-studyFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As engineers transform the most basic materials on Earth to build our future world, Inverse's David Grossman explains how nickel mining and robotic fabric could revolutionize daily life.Read more at Inverse.com:ROBOT FABRICNICKEL REVOLUTIONFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow David Grossman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidgross_manFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Read more at Inverse.com:GENSHIN IMPACT: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/genshin-impact-review-ps4-gacha!MARVEL'S AVENGERS: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/marvels-avengers-composer-thor-gameplay-secret-spider-manFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Jen Glennon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hellojenglenFollow Corey Plante on Twitter: https://twitter.com/coreyisafoxFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With new research shedding light on dog and tortoise behavior, Inverse's Sarah Wells and Nina Pullano discuss why facial recognition is important to both social and solitary species across the animal kingdom. Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/science/dogs-dont-like-your-facehttps://www.inverse.com/science/tortoise-face-recognition-studyFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Nina Pullano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ninapullanoFollow Sarah Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahESWellsFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harnessing the latest behavioral science, Inverse's Ali Pattillo discusses how to break even the most stubborn habits and build new routines that improve your life.Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/the-truth-about-making-breaking-habitshttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/bath-health-study-explainedFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the latest research changing what we thought we knew about Vikings and Neanderthals, Inverse's Sarah Wells and Sarah Sloat explain how humanity's family tree is being rewritten by new discoveries.DNA VIKING STUDY: https://www.inverse.com/science/viking-dna-studyY CHROMOSOME STUDY: https://www.inverse.com/science/neanderthal-denisovan-y-chromosome-studyRead more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Sarah Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahESWellsFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the latest research exploring links between binge drinking and brain activity, Inverse's Sarah Sloat and Ali Pattillo discuss how heavy drinking can lead to cognitive-behavioral issues — including increased anxiety, and feeling less empathy for others. Read more at Inverse.com:LINK BETWEEN BINGE DRINKING AND BRAIN DYSFUNCTIONhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/binge-drinking-anxiety-studyLINK BETWEEN BINGE DRINKING AND EMPATHYhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/binge-drinking-empathy-brain-scan-studyFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the Solar Cycle 25 poised to impact future space voyages, Inverse's Passant Rabie explains how scientists are predicting solar activity in the cosmos — and using scientific evidence to calm hysteria here on Earth. Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSolar Minimum Explained: https://www.inverse.com/science/solar-minimum-explainedSolar Cycle 25: https://www.inverse.com/science/solar-cycle-25-nasa-explainsSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Passant Rabie on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/passantrabieFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the latest body clock science explaining why women and men sleep differently, Inverse's Emma Betuel and Sarah Sloat explore how resetting our internal rhythm can transform our health and our sleep. Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractBody Clock Science: https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/body-clock-difference-between-men-and-womenMushroom Reset: https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/cure-for-jetlag-fungus-compoundSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As space agencies prepare for longer-duration flights to the Moon and Mars, the latest scientific research — as well as the Netflix drama Away — are painting a clearer picture of what life in space is really like. Inverse's Passant Rabie and Jake Kleinman have more.Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractNetflix's Away:https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.inverse.com/entertainment/away-review-netflix-hilary-swank/ampSpace Health:https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.inverse.com/science/two-ways-to-keep-humans-healthy-in-space/ampSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Jake Kleinman on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/jacobkleinmanFollow Passant Rabie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/passantrabieFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Based on the latest nutrition studies, Inverse's Ali Pattillo and Nina Pullano discuss how changing what you eat not only shapes longevity, but the planet's health too.CHANGING YOUR DIET IN 3 KEY WAYS COULD FUNDAMENTALLY IMPACT CLIMATE CHANGEhttps://www.inverse.com/science/changing-our-diet-in-these-tk-key-ways-could-fundamentally-alter-climate-changeAVOIDING THIS TYPE OF FOOD MAY PROTECT YOUR TELOMERES, BOOSTING LONGEVITYhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/ultra-processed-food-telomeres-studySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a bonus crossover episode between The Abstract and Important, Not Important, Inverse Mind & Body staff writer Ali Pattillo spotlights the pressures on people's mental health and vital strategies to stay healthy and sane.Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractImportant, Not Important podcast: https://www.importantnotimportant.com/podcastSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With growing evidence highlighting troubling differences, Inverse's Ali Pattillo and Sarah Sloat discuss how the coronavirus seems to make men sicker than women. Read more at Inverse.com:The Covid-19 Male Connection: https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/why-is-coronavirus-killing-more-men-than-women https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/why-do-more-men-die-of-covidFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstract Subscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter:https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsCheck back tomorrow for a bonus crossover episode between The Abstract and Important, Not Important, Inverse Mind & Body staff writer Ali Pattillo spotlights the pressures on people's mental health and vital strategies to stay healthy and sane.Thank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the first confirmed case of coronavirus reinfection emerging as “information overload” hits its peak, Inverse's Emma Betuel and Ali Pattillo discuss where the latest science stands on the mind and body's best defense against Covid-19. Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstract Subscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the latest research suggesting exercise is beneficial for depression and stress resilience, Inverse's Emma Betuel and Ali Pattillo discuss how working out does wonders for mental health. Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/exercise-depression-treatment-studyhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/brain-study-exercise-increases-resilience-to-stressFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstract Subscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a look at the latest science regarding solar storms and anti-solar panels, Inverse's Passant Rabie and Sarah Wells discuss what the Sun's energy is capable of — and how solar power technology can improve on its limitations. Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/science/the-truth-about-that-coronal-mass-ejectionhttps://www.inverse.com/innovation/anti-solar-panels-sustainable-energy-solutionFind links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstract Subscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Passant Rabie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/passantrabieFollow Sarah Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahewellsFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a renaissance of psychedelic research, Inverse's Ali Pattillo and Emma Betuel discuss how magic mushrooms and LSD could transform the way we treat cancer patients' crushing mental health symptoms and people's chronic pain.Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstracthttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/lsd-pain-tolerance-microdosing-effectshttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/cancer-patients-psilocybin-psychedelic-therapySubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whether it be arguments about masks, vaccines or the U.S. presidential election, 2020 continues to spark delicate conversations and frustrating debates. Inverse's Ali Pattillo and Emma Betuel discuss how applying key scientific strategies can help win arguments and change someone's mind.Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstracthttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/how-to-win-arguments-actually-change-someones-mindhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/kitchen-table-conversations-covid-19-vaccineSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rare discoveries found inside ancient creatures are offering new clues about megapredation and prehistoric times. Inverse's Nina Pullano explains how a mummified puppy and fish reptile managed to turn science on its head.Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractICE PUPPY:https://www.inverse.com/science/ancient-puppy-woolly-rhino-discoveryMETAL MEGA PREDATOR:https://www.inverse.com/science/ichthyosaur-stomach-reveals-ancient-surpriseSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Nina Pullano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ninapullanoFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listeningSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the global pandemic continues to impact our social lives, Inverse's Emma Betuel and Sarah Sloat discuss what the latest scientific research reveals about cultivating the happiest, healthiest relationships.Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractDating Study Predicts Happy Relationships:https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/dating-study-predicts-happy-relationshipsSurvival of the Friendliest:https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/survival-of-the-friendliest-brian-hare-intervewSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From ‘High Score' to ‘Floor is Lava,' Netflix recently traced the origins of gaming's billion-dollar industry, and the ways gaming continues to reinvent itself. Inverse's Eric Fransisco and Emma Betuel have more.Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstractHIGH SCOREhttps://www.inverse.com/entertainment/netflix-high-score-video-game-series-previewFLOOR IS LAVA https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/floor-is-lava-interview-not-sportsSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Eric Fransisco on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricFrancisco24Follow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the medical community continues to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic, Inverse's Ali Pattillo and Emma Betuel discuss how telehealth workers and contact tracers are slowly changing the future of healthcare. Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstracthttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/mens-telehealth-covid-19https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/the-emotional-lives-of-contact-tracersSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Emma Betuel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmakbetuelFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the Super Smash Bros. community reckons with sexual misconduct allegations, Inverse's Danny Paez and Eric Fransisco discuss the social issues plaguing the gaming community — and the rising movements to take them on. Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstracthttps://www.inverse.com/gaming/super-smash-bros-allegationshttps://www.inverse.com/gaming/asian-voice-actors-representation-overwatch-mortal-kombatSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Danny Paez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pannydaezFollow Eric Fransisco on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricFrancisco24Follow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New discoveries are rewriting how cats became domesticated just as rapid evolution is making red foxes act more like dogs. Inverse's Nina Pullano and Sarah Sloat discuss how an evolutionary view of domestication is helping us understand our favorite house pets.Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstracthttps://www.inverse.com/science/urban-fox-study-new-clues-animal-domesticationhttps://www.inverse.com/science/are-cats-even-domesticatedSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Nina Pullano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ninapullanoFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As television shows like Amazon's The Boys and Netflix's Umbrella Academy become more socially conscious, Inverse's David Grossman and Jake Kleinman discuss how a new generation is taking on systemic racism, and how the science behind hate crimes could help us stop them from happening in the first place. Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstracthttps://www.inverse.com/entertainment/the-boys-season-2-review-amazonhttps://www.inverse.com/culture/hate-crimesSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Jake Kleinman On Twitter: https://twitter.com/jacobkleinmanFollow David Grossman On Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidgross_manSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whether it's determining how much your dog understands when you speak, or how worried you should be about the common brain parasite living in your cat's litter box, Inverse's Nina Pullano and Ali Pattillo discuss what the latest scientist research says about our relationship with our pets.Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstracthttps://www.inverse.com/science/can-dogs-understand-human-words-researchhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/cat-brain-parasite-immune-systemSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Nina Pullano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ninapullanoFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a look at the life of two-time Nobel prize winner Marie Curie — as well as the challenges NASA's top female astronauts had to endure — Inverse's Passant Rabie and Eric Fransisco discuss the history of obstacles women in science have had to overcome in order to advance in their fields. Read more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today's episode at inverse.com/the-abstracthttps://www.inverse.com/entertainment/radioactive-director-marjane-satrapji-interviewhttps://www.inverse.com/article/60253-women-in-spaceSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Passant Rabie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/passantrabieFollow Eric Fransisco on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricFrancisco24Follow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.