#90: The path to good health in 2021

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-firehttps://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-mars-city-testRead more at Inverse.com:Find links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterFollow Mike Brown on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikearildbrownFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/innovation/elon-musks-neuralink-demohttps://www.inverse.com/innovation/computer-restores-sense-of-touchFind links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: [email protected] Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomFollow Mike Brown on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Follow Sarah Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahESWellsWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.  Read more at Inverse.comhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/the-character-edge-why-competence-isnt-enough-for-great-leadershiphttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/therapy-during-covid-19Find links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: [email protected] Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/pesco-mediterranean-diethttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/plant-based-diet-benefitsFind links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: [email protected] Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomFollow Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/science/aging-chimp-friendshipshttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/survival-of-the-friendliest-brian-hare-intervewFind links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: [email protected] Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Sarah Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahESWellsWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/study-pinpoints-high-risk-covid-19-locationshttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/soft-health-drivers-influence-longevityFind links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: [email protected] Ali Pattillo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alipattilloFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the latest animal science upends common thinking about one of our favorite pets, Inverse’s Claire Cameron and Sarah Sloat explain the feral nature of house cats and their dangerous, mysterious ways.Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/science/should-you-let-your-cat-go-outside-gps-study-reveals-deadly-consequenceshttps://www.inverse.com/science/are-cats-even-domesticatedFind links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: [email protected] Claire Cameron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClaireHCameronFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While sleeping during Covid-19 can be a nightmare, the latest science offers crucial new paths to a good night’s rest. Inverse’s Nick Lucchesi and Sarah Sloat explain how smart clock technology and body clock science can help.Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/innovation/lenovo-smart-clock-essentialhttps://www.inverse.com/mind-body/body-clock-difference-between-men-and-womenFind links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: [email protected] Nick Lucchesi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicklucchesiFollow Sarah Sloat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarah_sloat_Follow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Through telepresence technology and biomedical innovation, robotics are transforming how we take charge of our mental and physical health. Inverse’s Sarah Wells explains how social robots and mini drones could solve present and future problems.https://www.inverse.com/innovation/social-robots-could-save-social-distancinghttps://www.inverse.com/innovation/spray-robots-on-demandFind links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: [email protected] Sarah Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SarahESWellsFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Now that the SpaceX Crew Dragon has successfully launched into orbit, Inverse’s Mike Brown explains what the flight could mean for Elon Musk’s Mars City — and how critics are resisting the vision.  Read more at Inverse.com:https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-crew-dragon-historic-launchhttps://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-mars-city-musk-criticsFind links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstractSubscribe to Inverse Daily, our free weekday email with the latest science and innovation news at inverse.com/newsletterGot something to say? Email us: [email protected] Jake Kleinman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikearildbrownFollow Inverse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/inversedotcomWe're hosted and produced by Tanya Bustos https://twitter.com/tanyapodcastsThank you for listening!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.