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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Keith Ward talks about the nature of the soul.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Lee Smolin tells Steve Paulson about the debate in the blogosphere about string theory's failure to advance the field of physics beyond the accepted model.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Duke University neuroscientist Miguel Nicolelis talks about the possibility of upgrading our brains with computer chips.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

In this extended interview, literary scholar Rob Nixon explains why he recently re-read all of Carson’s writing, and says her legacy endures – from her warnings about environmental toxins in “Silent Spring” to her lyrical essays about the wonder of oceans.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Musicologist Rob Bowman tells Jim Fleming about the history of the record company that made Dr. King’s dream a reality in its everyday artistic and business dealings.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

How close are we to electing a woman as president?  Journalist Rebecca Traister says "next election close." 

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Max Decharne can tell you lots of things no one will understand any more.  He's a "solid pigeon" and "a bit of a fly thing," as he tells Steve Paulson.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Robert Weinberg tells Jim Fleming that superheroes’ powers haven’t kept up with the times and offers more up-to-date explanations of how The Incredible Hulk got that way and why Superman is so strong.

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