
Dan Vergano
Senior editor at Scientific American and investigative science journalist, reporting on the links between Jeffrey Epstein and the scientific community.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 18min
Jeffrey Epstein and the scientists
Dan Vergano, senior editor at Scientific American and investigative science journalist, explains how Jeffrey Epstein infiltrated the scientific world. He discusses Epstein’s funding routes, salons and island gatherings. He outlines ties to brain science, AI, longevity and eugenic ideas. He also covers who associated with Epstein and how reputations were shaped.

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Jan 7, 2026 • 15min
America’s Children Face a New Era of Health Risk
Dan Vergano, a senior editor at Scientific American and expert in public health policy, discusses alarming federal changes impacting children's health. He highlights the reduction of recommended childhood vaccines and the repercussions of these shifts. Vergano also examines the politicization of youth gender-affirming care and its potential implications. He warns about the long-term risk of eroding vaccine trust among families and pushes for proactive conversations to combat misinformation in healthcare.

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Oct 17, 2025 • 18min
The Meteorite That Vanished: El Ali’s Strange Journey
Dan Vergano, a Senior Editor at Scientific American and investigative journalist, delves into the mysterious journey of the El Ali meteorite, a rare find with minerals never before seen on Earth. He discusses its significance as a community landmark in Somalia and the shocking theft by armed men in 2020. The conversation explores the ethical dilemmas researchers face when studying stolen artifacts and the broader implications of meteorite smuggling in today's high-end collector market. Scientists express feelings of being duped, sparking necessary conversations about ethical practices.

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Mar 16, 2026 • 11min
Nuclear doubts, bigger hail, and new clues about aging brains
Dan Vergano, senior editor at Scientific American and science journalist covering energy and geopolitics. He breaks down why experts say Iran was not close to a bomb. He explains the global oil reserve release and its strategic ripple effects. New research on climate-driven larger hail gets discussed. A study linking aging gut microbiomes to brain decline in mice is also covered.

Nov 1, 2024 • 19min
Your 2024 Election Rundown, from Health Care to Nuclear Proliferation
Tanya Lewis is a Senior Editor at Scientific American focusing on health and medicine, while Lauren Young is an Associate Editor specializing in candidates' health care stances. They dive into the 2024 election's implications for reproductive rights and affordable health care, contrasting positions of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Dan Vergano, an expert in nuclear weapons policy, illuminates how each candidate's victory could reshape nuclear proliferation strategies amid global tensions. A must-listen for anyone interested in how these critical issues will unfold!


