Are humans still evolving? Join Jeroen Schreel and Melissa Ilardo, a professor in Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah, as they explore how evolution is still shaping our bodies. From sea nomads with superhuman spleens to the fine line between genetics and environment, this conversation dives deep into the science of human adaptation. What are the limits of human evolution? And how much of our future biology is still up for grabs?

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What if we’ve been asking the wrong questions about alien life? Join Jeroen Schreel and Avi Loeb, Baird Professor of Science at Harvard University, as they explore why searching for extraterrestrial civilizations could be the most important mission in human history.

Discover why Avi believes the Fermi Paradox is an arrogant assumption, how we should really be looking for alien life, and why he made a personal bet with Elon Musk. Could the discovery of alien life change humanity for the better?

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Could chronic inflammation be the hidden root of modern disease? Join Jeroen Schreel and Len De Nys, a postdoctoral researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, as they explore the science behind one of the body’s most misunderstood processes. Learn how inflammation works, why it sometimes turns against us, and what lifestyle changes can make a real difference in preventing chronic illness.

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What if getting older didn’t have to mean getting sicker? Join Jeroen Schreel and Matt Kaeberlein, a professor of Oral Health Sciences at the University of Washington and CEO of Optispan, as they delve into the science of aging. Discover how your daily habits, emerging therapeutics, and powerful new research could help you live longer — and healthier.

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What if we’ve been looking at the laws of physics all wrong? Join Jeroen Schreel and Chiara Marletto, a postdoctoral researcher in theoretical physics at Oxford University, as they delve into the world of constructor theory. Discover why quantum physics and general relativity clash, what the many-worlds theory really means, and whether we’re on the brink of a new era in physics.

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Are black holes becoming more common in the universe? Join Jeroen Schreel and Paul Sutter, a professor of astronomy and communication science at Stony Brook University, as they delve into mysteries of black holes. Discover what black holes really are, where they come from, and why their numbers are increasing across the cosmos. Plus, explore mind-bending topics like white holes and wormholes—are they real, or just science fiction?

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How can a tree survive for over a thousand years, and what do these ancient giants look like? Join Jeroen Schreel and Neil Pederson, a senior ecologist at Harvard University, as they explore the secrets of old trees. Discover how scientists read tree rings to unlock stories spanning centuries, why forests are vital to our planet, and what we can learn from the oldest living organisms on Earth.This episode is sponsored by SciSummary. Use this URL* and Apple Finch Pudding's coupon AFP25 at checkout to get 25% off!https://scisummary.com/?via=AFPDon't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page#trees #forests #dendrochronology #ancienttrees #sciencepodcast*This is an affiliate link. By buying a subscription through this link, you support the podcast at no additional cost!