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Ask a Scientist: Lauren Gardner on Building Slowly and Generative AI
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
Lauren Gardner, 2022 Lasker Laureate, discusses the importance of starting small in network modeling.
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.
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.
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.
Ask a Scientist: Paul Nurse on Humor
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
1998 Lasker Laureate Paul Nurse discusses what comedic and scientific thought have in common.
Ask a Scientist: Carey Jansen on Communication With Patients
NOVEMBER 7, 2025
Physician-scientist Carey Jansen discusses strategies to communicate with patients.
Ask a Scientist: One Question for Jeremy Nathans … From Mariel
NOVEMBER 5, 2025
Mariel Mayz, a music theory and composition PhD student, asks molecular biologist Jeremy Nathans a question about his field of research.
