Deep beneath the surface of Mars lie secrets that could shape humanity’s future. UChicago planetary scientist @EdwinKite is helping uncover how the Red Planet went from blue to barren—and how we might one day bring it back to life. https://t.co/J3rPpfsfnd

Why have we struggled to treat disorders like depression, Parkinson's or Alzheimer’s? On @BigBrainsUC, @Penn neuroscientist @NicoleCRust argues to rethink our approach to studying the brain—and offers a 'grand plan' for research to help find elusive cures. https://t.co/nW1OSn6ALQ

Neuroscience has promised breakthroughs in treating conditions like Alzheimer’s, depression and schizophrenia. But where are they? Penn neuroscientist @NicoleCRust explains why the brain isn’t a machine to be fixed—but rather a complex, dynamic system more like the weather.

Should criminals be labeled as psychopaths? @UTM scholar @RasmusRosenberg examines the science and myths around psychopathy—and the tests used to determine it—as well as impacts on the criminal justice system. https://t.co/V6nB1VrtHN

"We should stop using psychopathy assessments." On the @UChicago Big Brains #podcast, @UofT forensic scholar @RasmusRosenberg argues that these tools don’t just fail to help decision-makers—they actively mislead them. He explains why, and what should replace them.

Could full-body MRIs predict illnesses before symptoms even appear? @nyuniversity radiologist Daniel K. Sodickson joins Big Brains to explore this trending technology—and discuss how AI-enhanced MRIs might change how we see ourselves and the world. https://t.co/QQpXwr7kwt

On @BigBrainsUC, @NYULangone Prof. Daniel Sodickson explains that instead of building bigger magnets in MRIs, researchers are actually going smaller and using AI to fill in the gaps. This "upstream AI" could potentially make medical imaging more accessible worldwide.

With each new executive order, legislative bill or judicial ruling, power in the U.S. government is shifting. A new series called "Battle of the Branches" will examine these changes and highlight research from world-renowned scholars across UChicago. https://t.co/gfi89jj5lt

How is AI reshaping health care, policy and creativity? On Big Brains, UChicago experts tackle the biggest questions about AI and our future—challenging assumptions and imagining what’s next. Listen: https://t.co/PZGrKtNA9B

How do we know if the medications we take are safe and effective? On @BigBrainsUC, @HarvardMed Prof. Jerry Avorn shares his decades of research on how the FDA's drug approval process has evolved—and how to strengthen it. https://t.co/Pqbywct8ka

Testing new prescription drugs takes time and money. On Big Brains, Harvard University's Jerry Avorn explores the FDA's approval process—and who pays the costs of medications as they come to market. Learn more: https://t.co/Y1nSpmAEdD

On Big Brains, @UChicago Prof. Jacob Bean reflects on what studying distant planets teaches us about our own Earthly fragility—and our shared humanity. Link to full episode: https://t.co/d73l3oqe4b

What causes a virus to spread like wildfire? NYU infectious disease doctor Adam Ratner explains the science behind R₀ and discusses why measles is one of the most contagious viruses on the planet.

Always three steps ahead, never a hair out of place. Happy 72nd to Bond legend Pierce Brosnan!

Are we closer than ever to discovering alien life? On the Big Brains Podcast, @UChicago astrophysicist Jacob Bean—dubbed the “Planet Hunter”—shares how new high-powered telescopes such as the @NASAWebb is revolutionizing the search for habitable planets. https://t.co/dWaeugxmQn

Is #manifestation just wishful thinking—or is there #neuroscience behind it? Stanford neuroscientist @jamesrdotymd reveals how shifting from the "red zone" to the "green zone" can rewire your brain for real change.

What if gun violence isn’t always a deliberate choice—but a snap reaction? @UChicago economist Jens Ludwig explains how our brains can switch to “fast thinking” under stress, making impulsive decisions that have deadly consequences. https://t.co/SYs1zIMf4d

Exciting news! Big Brains won the @CommAwards of Excellence for Best Educational Series Podcast—alongside standout brands like Apple News, PBS, The Washington Post and Harvard Business Review.

Can really good moments change your life? According to UChicago psychologist Shigehiro Oishi, the answer is yes—but not in the way you might think.

How can behavioral science address violence in America? On @BigBrainsUC, Prof. Jens Ludwig of UChicago's Crime Lab says most shootings are not premeditated but rather impulsive—driven by fast, emotional thinking. Listen: https://t.co/9qhfg94puP