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Science Forward

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Welcome to Science Forward, the podcast of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board. Featuring world-leading scientists, we explore today’s challenges, from AI and biotechnology to climate and health. Hosted by Adam Day & Julia Bhattacharjee, the podcast breaks down big questions in plain language. Follow the work of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board through its Science Briefs, newsletter and social channels: 🌐 www.un.org/scientific-advisory-board/en💼 LinkedIn: UN Scientific Advisory Board𝕏: @ScienceBoard_UN▶️ YouTube: UN Scientific Advisory Board

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A New Form of Life (w/ Thomas Südhof & Yensi Flores Bueso) 19.06.2026 12:55

In the second episode of Science Forward, the podcast of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board, we speak with Board member Thomas Südhof and synthetic biologist Yensi Flores Bueso about the idea of creating life from mirror versions of the molecules found in nature. Mirror life does not exist yet, but the science behind it is advancing rapidly. Some researchers believe it could tran...

When AI Learns To Lie (w/ Yoshua Bengio & Charlotte Stix) 16.05.2026 14:36

In the first episode of Science Forward, the podcast of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board, we speak with Board member Yoshua Bengio and AI policy expert Charlotte Stix about one of the biggest questions of our time: what happens when AI learns to lie? Can AI manipulate humans? Who should set the rules for powerful AI systems? And can we keep pace with technology? We unpack the g...

Trailer: Science Forward 13.05.2026 0:54

Welcome to Science Forward, the podcast of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board. From AI and biotech to climate and global health, we dive into the biggest questions shaping our future, breaking them down with our leading scientists so anyone can understand. With Adam Day and Julia Bhattacharjee. Follow the work of the UN Secretary-General’s Scientific Advisory Board through its S...