93 episodes

From the natural world to outer space, Inverse offers timely journalism and interesting points of view for people who want to know what's next. Health research, updates on SpaceX and NASA, sleep psychology, pseudo-science debunks, nightmarish robots, advancing A.I., shifting cultures, more sustainable energy, and those never-ending studies on caffeine and beer: The Abstract delivers weird facts straight to your brain, three times a week, two stories at a time.

The Abstract Inverse

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From the natural world to outer space, Inverse offers timely journalism and interesting points of view for people who want to know what's next. Health research, updates on SpaceX and NASA, sleep psychology, pseudo-science debunks, nightmarish robots, advancing A.I., shifting cultures, more sustainable energy, and those never-ending studies on caffeine and beer: The Abstract delivers weird facts straight to your brain, three times a week, two stories at a time.

    #95: The SpaceX Starship: Paving the way to Mars city

    #95: The SpaceX Starship: Paving the way to Mars city

    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-fire




    https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-mars-city-test




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    • 16 min
    #94: Neuralink: Meet your new robot brain

    #94: Neuralink: Meet your new robot brain

    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.




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    https://www.inverse.com/innovation/elon-musks-neuralink-demo




    https://www.inverse.com/innovation/computer-restores-sense-of-touch




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    • 17 min
    #93: Hitting the mental reset button during Covid-19

    #93: Hitting the mental reset button during Covid-19

    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.  




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    https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/the-character-edge-why-competence-isnt-enough-for-great-leadership
    https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/therapy-during-covid-19


    Find links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstract




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    • 16 min
    #92: Rebooting your health in 2021: A scientific guide

    #92: Rebooting your health in 2021: A scientific guide

    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. 




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    https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/pesco-mediterranean-diet




    https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/plant-based-diet-benefits




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    • 17 min
    #91 Friends or enemies: Why social networks are the key to survival

    #91 Friends or enemies: Why social networks are the key to survival

    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.







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    https://www.inverse.com/science/aging-chimp-friendships




    https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/survival-of-the-friendliest-brian-hare-intervew







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    • 17 min
    #90: The path to good health in 2021

    #90: The path to good health in 2021

    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. 




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    https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/study-pinpoints-high-risk-covid-19-locations
    https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/soft-health-drivers-influence-longevity


    Find links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstract




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    • 19 min

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59 Ratings

59 Ratings

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Informative podcast!

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