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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.

Ask a Scientist: Jeremy Nathans on Inspiration

DECEMBER 5, 2025
Molecular biologist Jeremy Nathans tells us about his sources of inspiration.

Ask a Scientist: John Jumper on Team Work

DECEMBER 3, 2025
2023 Lasker Laureate John Jumper discusses the importance of defining an organizing principle for successful teamwork.

Ask a Scientist: Jeremy Nathans on how to Be a Good Communicator

NOVEMBER 26, 2025
"Try to put yourself in the shoes of the person with whom you're communicating." Molecular biologist Jeremy Nathans discusses how to be a good communicator.

Ask a Scientist: Harold Varmus on Humor

NOVEMBER 21, 2025
Harold Varmus, 1982 Lasker Laureate, discusses the role of humor in scientific research.

Ask a Scientist: Lauren Gardner on Setbacks

NOVEMBER 19, 2025
2022 Lasker Laureate Lauren Gardner discusses the importance of patience in dealing with setbacks in research.

We Ask a Scientist: John Jumper

NOV 18, 2025
Join us for an interview with Lasker Laureate John Jumper, who reflects on the role of AI as "an amplifier of experiments."

Ask a Scientist: Jeremy Nathans on Intuition

NOVEMBER 14, 2025
"We are looking to discover what the reality is, and it's not that good to impose on it your preconception." Molecular biologist Jeremy Nathans discusses the role of intuition in research.