At this year’s Cambridge Science Carnival, hosted by the MIT Museum, I set up with one big question: “If science could solve one problem for humanity in the next 50 years, what would you choose—and why?”

Fourteen curious minds, from ages 11 to 64, took the mic to share their answers. From eliminating waste and ensuring clean water, to achieving world peace and even resurrecting dinosaurs, their responses reflect a wide spectrum of hopes, challenges, and dreams for our future.

In this special live episode of Curiously, I bring you their voices, their ideas, and even my own take on this thought-provoking question.

In this episode, we’re venturing far beyond Earth with geneticist and computational biologist, Christopher E. Mason, author of The Next 500 Years: Engineering Life to Reach New Worlds. In his ambitious and fascinating book, Dr. Mason argues that humanity has a moral obligation to safeguard life by expanding into space, and he lays out a 500-year roadmap to make it possible. From genetic engineering to deep-space missions, his vision challenges us to rethink what it means to be human, and how far our creativity and science can take us.

Learn more about Dr. Mason's work on his website and follow him on LinkedIn.

In this episode, I’m trying something new with the podcast: more conversation, less script. Inspired by the “Talk of the Table” format from morning shows, I wanted to see what would happen if I stepped out from behind the interview questions and just reacted in real time on timely and topical subjects.

To experiment, I brought back past guest Katie Concannon, who many listeners liked for her humor and authenticity. Armed with topics that grabbed our attention, we went back and forth: sharing takes, trading stories, and letting the conversation flow wherever it wanted. It’s timely, spontaneous, and a chance for you to get to know us a better.

If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what’s out there, or why it matters, this episode is for you.

I sat down with Dr. Dan Coe, an astronomer at Johns Hopkins’ Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) to talk about the origins of the universe, the search for extraterrestrial life, dark matter, and the role of AI in space science. We also explore something even bigger: how to find meaning in a universe where we often feel small.

At STScI—the operational home of both the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes—Dan helps unlock some of the deepest cosmic mysteries. He splits his time between studying distant galaxies with his team, Cosmic Spring, and supporting fellow astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRSpec instrument.

Our conversation began at STScI’s mission control and ended over beers at a local pub. Throughout, Dan brought not just insight, but kindness—a trait that turns out to be a theme in both his science and his worldview. Learn more about his work here.

Today, more than ever, we find ourselves in front of a camera—whether it’s a Zoom meeting at work, a video podcast, or content for social media. We live in a visual age, and if you don’t stand out on camera, your message may not reach your audience.

This episode explores how to show up effectively on camera and why it matters. I talk with my friend Anthony Thomas—actor, model, video podcast host, and YouTuber—who shares valuable tips to help anyone improve their on-camera presence. This conversation isn’t just for actors or public figures. In today’s world, the ability to engage on camera is essential for making an impact.

If you want to learn more about Anthony Thomas and his work, check out his Instagram profile, his YouTube page, Dynamic Daddy, or visit his website to learn more.

In 2022, I joined The Anthony Thomas Podcast to discuss my sci-fi thriller, The Empathy Academy. The novel follows a teenager, Montgomery Hughes, who infiltrates a controversial academy designed to genetically “correct” unethical behavior—only to discover a dark side to the ethics-intervention school.

What started as a guest appearance took an unexpected turn when, halfway through the episode, I flipped the script and began interviewing the host. At the time, I hadn’t seriously considered launching my own podcast, but that conversation planted the seed.

In this episode, you’ll get a glimpse into my creative process, including what inspired The Empathy Academy, how I develop fictional characters, and how curiosity fuels both my writing and podcasting.

If you want to read The Empathy Academy, you can grab a copy here. Want to learn more about Anthony and his work? Check out his Instagram profile, his YouTube page, Dynamic Daddy, or visit his website to learn more.

In this episode, I explore Ayurvedic medicine with Ayurvedic Health Counselor Katie Concannon. Katie shares her personal health journey, which began with health issues in her teens and led her to seek holistic solutions after years of conventional treatments.

We discuss how her corporate career, yoga teaching experience, and deep study of Ayurveda shaped her approach to health and wellness. Katie also talks about her work helping clients restore balance through Ayurvedic practices and her recent acquisition of Frost and Float Spa, a wellness collective in Massachusetts, offering therapies like cryotherapy, infrared sauna sessions, and float tank therapy.

Tune to gain insights into how Ayurveda offers practical tools for addressing the root causes of health issues and living a more balanced life. You can learn more about Katie’s work at Ayurveda with Katie and Frost and Float Spa.

Ever dreamed of ditching the 9-to-5 for a life of travel? In this episode of Curiously, I chat with seasoned digital nomad andIntrepid Times founder Nathan James Thomas about his book, Untethered: Living the Digital Nomad life in an Uncertain World. With over a decade of experience working remotely across continents, Nathan shares the realities of building a sustainable, location-independent career—beyond the Instagram-perfect moments. You can learn more about Nathan’s work at his digital travel writing magazine, Intrepid Times.