Ask a Scientist: Paul Nurse on Science as Tentative Knowledge
FEBRUARY 11, 2026
"Science is tentative knowledge." 1998 Lasker Laureate Paul Nurse discusses the role of uncertainty in scientific research.
Ask a Scientist: Jeremy Nathans on Collaboration
FEBRUARY 4, 2026
Molecular biologist Jeremy Nathans discusses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in science.
Ask a Scientist: Lauren Gardner on the Role of Intuition
January 28, 2026
2022 Lasker Laureate Lauren Gardner discusses the role of intuition in making scientific decisions.
Ask a Scientist: Harold Varmus on Science and Uncertainty
January 21, 2026
"Getting a final determination of the truth is very difficult and always viewed as tentative in my mind." 1982 Lasker Laureate Harold Varmus discusses the role of uncertainty in scientific research.
Ask a Scientist: Jeremy Nathans on Communicating With Patients
January 14, 2026
Molecular biologist Jeremy Nathans on the importance of communication across many audiences.
Ask a Scientist: John Jumper on Public Trust
January 9, 2026
2023 Lasker Laureate John Jumper discusses how transparency can increase public trust in science.
Ask a Scientist: Lauren Gardner on Science and Certainty
January 7, 2026
"Science exists because of uncertainty." 2022 Lasker Laureate Lauren Gardner discusses the role of uncertainty in scientific research.
Ask a Scientist: David Huang on Communication
DECEMBER 17, 2025
"Enthusiasm is contagious." 2023 Lasker Laureate David Huang discusses how to be a good communicator.
Ask a Scientist: Carey Jansen on Work/Life Balance
DECEMBER 12, 2025
Physician-scientist Carey Jansen shares how drawing clear boundaries and setting priorities helps her achieve a work-life balance.
Ask a Scientist: One Question for Paul Nurse From Sam Long
DECEMBER 10, 2025
Sam Long, a graduate student in music composition, asks 1998 Lasker Laureate Paul Nurse a question about his field of research.
