FULL EPISODE: From Mars with Gemstones - June 29, 2026

Marketing professor On Amir discusses why, if you're looking for work, he recommends that you not worry about seeming too eager. Future-of-work reporter Tim Paradis reports on how some software developers are invigorated by rapid AI advances, while others feel overwhelmed just trying to keep up. Astronomy and physics professor Paul Delaney covers these out-of-this-world news stories: The US and China are planning moon bases, and designs may cut construction waste and improve life on Earth; A new rock type containing garnet discovered inside a meteorite fragment from Mars; Ancient stellar flyby may still be steering long-period comets today; and What you need to know about mysterious supermassive black holes. Psychologist Dr. Kathy Nickerson – who specializes in affair recovery – shares details of her study showing that romantic relationships can actually improve after the crisis of an affair. Evolutionary biologist Sid Dougan reveals why parents invest differently in daughters and sons. Music theory researcher Aidan McGartland outlines how catchy music is driven by rhythmic patterns. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:33) On Amir (10:00) Tim Paradis (20:00) Paul Delaney pt. 1 (30:00) Paul Delaney pt. 2 (39:50) Dr. Kathy Nickerson pt. 1 (49:50) Dr. Kathy Nickerson pt. 2 (59:50) Sid Dougan (1:09:50) Aidan McGartland (1:19:12) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices