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Science Forward

Science Forward

United Nations | Secretary-General's Scientific Advisory Board 3 Episodes Jun 19, 2026

Science Forward is the podcast of the UN Secretary-General's Scientific Advisory Board. It features interviews with world-leading scientists discussing challenges such as AI, biotechnology, climate change, and health. Hosted by Adam Day and Julia Bhattacharjee, the show breaks down complex topics into plain language. The podcast also promotes the board's Science Briefs, newsletter, and social media channels.

Episodes

A New Form of Life (w/ Thomas Südhof & Yensi Flores Bueso) Jun 19, 2026 00:12:55 In the second episode of Science Forward, the podcast of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board, we speak with Board member Thomas Südhof and synthetic biologist Yensi Flores Bueso about the idea of creating life from mirror versions of the molecules found in nature.Mirror life does not exist yet, but the science behind it is advancing rapidly. Some researchers believe it could trans
When AI Learns To Lie (w/ Yoshua Bengio & Charlotte Stix) May 16, 2026 00:14:36 In the first episode of Science Forward, the podcast of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board, we speak with Board member Yoshua Bengio and AI policy expert Charlotte Stix about one of the biggest questions of our time: what happens when AI learns to lie?Can AI manipulate humans? Who should set the rules for powerful AI systems? And can we keep pace with technology? We unpack the gr
Trailer: Science Forward May 13, 2026 00:00:54 Welcome to Science Forward, the podcast of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board.From AI and biotech to climate and global health, we dive into the biggest questions shaping our future, breaking them down with our leading scientists so anyone can understand. With Adam Day and Julia Bhattacharjee. Follow the work of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board through its Sci

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