Raw Beauty: The Yuba River and the Webb Telescope’s First Images
The Yuba River and the James Webb Telescope’s first images show how technology can both reveal beauty and foster a sense of awe.
Scientific Surprises and Upset Expectations [VIDEO]
Science is always surprising us. Sometimes in scientific research, our expectations of what should be are rocked by what we discover to be true.
Awe and the Astronaut: The Science of Awe
What is the science of awe? The overview effect is generated by a unique viewpoint, and shares many similarities with an the experience of awe.
Finding Meaning In The Vast Universe — Dr. Jennifer Wiseman
Dr. Wiseman explores finding meaning in the vast universe. In her eyes, being a participant in the universe gives our small lives a significant purpose.
Analysis of Lifespan by David Sinclair [VIDEOS]
David Sinclair has done groundbreaking research on aging cells and how to slow down aging processes. Dr. Dan Kuebler analyzes Lifespan by David Sinclair.
The Human Brain: What Happens When We Die? [VIDEO]
What happens when we die? Dan Kuebler explains brain activity at death, including brain waves after death and the science of near-death experiences.
What Makes Humans Different From Other Animals? [VIDEO]
What makes humans different from other animals? There is a very clear distinction between humans and other animals when it comes to intelligence.
Consciousness: A Subjective Capacity That Produces Objective States
Consciousness may refer to the brain’s most adaptive property: its capacity to produce objective states.
A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Wiseman [VIDEO]
Purposeful Universe interviewed Dr. Jennifer Wiseman about her perspective on the cosmos and the formation of stars and galaxies.
How Do COVID Vaccines Work? [VIDEO]
How do COVID Vaccines work? Dr. Dan Kuebler breaks down the science of the currently available Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines.
Evolutionary Psychology Examples and More With Dr. Dan Kuebler [VIDEO]
Dr. Kuebler shares evolutionary psychology examples, his views on bias in science, and his personal interest in philosophy that led him his biology career.
Do Objectivity and Bias Have a Place in Science?
Dr. Dan Kuebler discusses the relationship between objectivity and bias in science. In moments of discovery, how do scientists' egos and bias affect the outcome?