Alexandra Thompson
Science/health journalist reporting on mental health research, providing the episode's segment on prolonged grief disorder and recent brain-imaging findings.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 31min
The world is running out of water - can cloud-seeding save us?; Why some people get stuck in grief; Is our black hole actually a clump of dark matter?
Leah Crane, astrophysics reporter, explores the bold idea that Sagittarius A* might be a dense clump of dark matter. Alexandra Thompson, mental-health journalist, outlines research into prolonged grief disorder and brain-imaging findings. Alec Luhn, climate reporter, investigates cloud-seeding, new ionization techniques, and the controversies over weather meddling and floods.
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Jan 2, 2026 • 33min
Humans are finally heading back to the moon; Cheaper weight loss drugs are coming; Milestone for LSD trials; Promise of new carbon tax
Jacob Aron, a science writer known for his insights into spaceflight, shares thrilling updates about NASA's Artemis II lunar mission and SpaceX's Mars plans. He discusses the challenges of lunar landings and the future of commercial space stations. Meanwhile, Alexandra Thompson, a research journalist, delves into the groundbreaking phase 3 trials of LSD for anxiety treatment, highlighting its potential to rewire the brain and the promising results expected. They also touch on the upcoming availability of affordable weight-loss drugs and a new carbon border tax for emissions regulation.
