FULL EPISODE: Monkeys Do Geometry Good - July 23, 2026

Professor Jesse Rogerson joins David to give us the following science news stories: AI trained to find craters on Mars just found 73 hidden volcanoes on Earth's ocean floor; American Heart Association reveals the optimal daily cups of coffee for your health; The only thing separating monkey geometry skills from ours might be a formal education; and One fungus has caused more extinctions than any other infectious disease and some toads have found a way to survive it. Astrobiologist Sarah Rugheimer reveals how the first evidence of atmosphere on a potentially life-friendly planet was found. (Check out Sarah's course Experiencing James Webb on The Great Courses here.) Clinical neuroscientist Laura Bilbao describes why we share things that we love. After that, Dr. Zack Meade discusses his journey from a rough upbringing to becoming an electrical engineer, then a bomb squad technician, and finally an anesthesiologist who fights medical disinformation through online videos. Professor of consumption and society Emma Banister outlines how several fathers took extended leave to care for their babies, and how their family life changed. Global sport expert John Nauright explains what the 2026 World Cup reveals about modern sport. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:18) Jesse Rogerson pt.1 (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt.2 (20:00) Sarah Rugheimer (30:00) Laura Bilbao (39:50) Dr. Zack Meade pt.1 (49:50) Dr. Zack Meade pt.2 (59:50) Emma Banister (1:09:50) John Nauright (1:19:08) Sign-off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices