Topic
Nobel Prize
Recognition of groundbreaking achievements in science and other fields.
- EP 63
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2026 Explained: Mirror Molecules
Why does life favor one molecular mirror image? We explain Kagan and Soai's Chemistry Nobel, chirality, autocatalysis, medicines and mirror-life risks.
- EP 62
Nobel Prize in Physics 2026 Explained: IceCube & Neutrinos
How does a telescope buried in Antarctic ice detect ghost particles from space? We explain Francis Halzen's 2026 Physics Nobel, IceCube and neutrino astronomy.
- EP 61
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2026 Explained: Optogenetics
How did proteins from algae give scientists control over brain cells? We explain the 2026 Medicine Nobel, optogenetics, memory experiments and early medical applications.
- EP 60
2026 Nobel Prize Predictions: Medicine, Physics & Chemistry
Our 2026 Nobel predictions: the science behind GLP-1, light-controlled neurons, quantum interference, cellular droplets and more.
- EP 57
What’s Next in Science? Nobel Prizes, Space Missions & More
Nobel season, the value of basic research, and the space missions to watch: Roman, Mars’ moons and Mercury. Plus a tour of FFP’s favorite episodes.
- EP 14
Chen Ning Yang — The Man Who Unlocked Symmetry
Chen Ning Yang, parity violation, and the birth of Yang–Mills.
- EP 12
From Princeton to the Nobel Prizes — How FFP Started + 2025 Nobel Recap
Nobel recap, FFP origin story, and a science-policy reality check.
- EP 11
From Cells to Circuits to Crystals — 2025 Nobel Prizes Unpacked
A 2-hour Nobel Week mega-episode: Medicine, Physics, Chemistry.
- EP 10
AI Supercharges CRISPR & LIGO
A 2.5-hour special that sets the table for Nobel Prize Week.
