Gopala Anumanchipalli, a neuroscientist at UCSF, unveils groundbreaking research on decoding neural signals to create a speech prosthesis for those unable to speak. Geoff Marsh shares insights from the City Nature Challenge, highlighting iNaturalist as a tool for urban biodiversity. Then, journalist Will Storr explores the psychology of storytelling, linking narrative structure to human evolution and brain function, emphasizing how storytelling can effectively communicate complex science while addressing its challenges. This captivating conversation bridges technology, ecology, and narrative.
