Would Galileo get funded today? Gopi Krishna and Snetu Karania believe the answer is no, and they set out to change that. This dynamic, visionary husband and wife team based in Salt Lake City started the Foundation for the Renewal of Culture to provide backing to scientists and artists around the globe who are working on long-term projects that hav…

Dr. Paul Hokemeyer is the world's foremost authority on the intersection of mental health and wealth. He attended Yale School of Management and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School's Global Leaders in Healthcare program. He is the founding principal of Drayson Mews and the author of "Fragile Power: Why Having Everything Is Never Enough." In this…

Have you ever said yes to someone to avoid the guilt that comes with saying no? In this episode, you'll learn the difference between being kind and people pleasing, and where people-pleasing may stem from. Learn how to say no without the feeling of guilt, and ways you can set boundaries and prioritize yourself. Resources for the Listener: NPR Life …

The Nobel Prize is an annual celebration of excellence and is considered to be one of the most prestigious awards in the world. The 13 Nobel Laureates of 2021 were recognized for their revolutionary research and contributions, from pain receptors to molecule-building tools to climate change models and beyond. Join Rachel and Elaha to explore the va…

Winter can be tough on the body, but it doesn't have to mean catching a cold or the flu. In this episode, Rachel and Elaha discuss the origins of the immune system, its potential disruptors, and ways you can boost it. Learn more about how a balanced gut from infancy could set the scene for a healthier immune system later in life. The speakers also …

In this first episode of Heart of Science, Rachel and Elaha delve into the science of sleep — why we do it, its importance, and how too little of it can affect various organs throughout the human body. Learn more about circadian rhythm, why digital blue light can trick our brain, how the body's 11 organ systems are affected by sleep deprivation, an…