

Jorge Chavarro
Professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard, researching diet and male and female fertility.
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Dec 9, 2022 • 50min
Sperm Counts Are Falling All Over the World—Why?
In this discussion, Jorge Chavarro, a Harvard nutrition and epidemiology professor, unveils the unsettling trend of falling sperm counts globally, with a potential infertility crisis by 2050. He examines alarming data showing a nearly 50% decline in the last 50 years and explores factors like environmental influences and lifestyle changes. Chavarro connects low sperm counts to broader health risks and underscored the need for awareness and research, emphasizing how crucial these issues are for future generations.

Jul 25, 2025 • 38min
Malaria bites back, and the lunar base race
Jane Carlton, Director of the Malaria Research Institute, discusses alarming rises in malaria cases, attributing them to funding cuts and new mosquito threats. Richard Hollingham shares insights on South Korea's bold lunar base plans and the competitive landscape of space exploration. Jorge Chavarro reveals that baby gender is influenced by biological and behavioral factors, debunking the myth of random chance in sex determination. Together, they discuss the implications of these findings for global health, space policy, and family planning.