Join us for a special bonus episode of So Curious! as we explore the intersection of science, technology, and health in celebration of The Franklin Institute’s new Body Odyssey exhibit.

Host The Bul Bey dives into thought-provoking conversations with three incredible guests. Dr. Harvey Rubin sheds light on how artificial intelligence is transforming medicine, from diagnosing rare diseases to designing digital twins of cities. Dr. Tonia Hsieh takes us into the fascinating world of biomechanics, explaining how the movements of lizards and other animals inspire breakthroughs in robotics and prosthetics. And Dr. Jayatri Das, chief bioscientist at The Franklin Institute, connects the dots, offering insights into how emerging technologies like AI are shaping the future of health and healthcare.

Packed with curiosity, big questions, and inspiring ideas, this episode is your invitation to think differently about the world around—and within—you.

Learn more about the Body Odyssey exhibit and get tickets at FI.edu.

In a special bonus episode of So Curious, Bey and Kirsten are joined by Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer and Director of the Fels Planetarium at the Franklin Institute!

The three discuss how Derrick came to be in the field of astronomy, what being in space would actually be like, how sci-fi shapes our understanding of outer space, and so much more.

Be sure to check out Derrick's new podcast, The Curious Cosmos, for more amazing space talk! New episodes will be released every Tuesday throughout the fall.

Hope you have your dancing shoes on, because in this final episode of So Curious' 4th season, Bey and Kirsten explore the science behind why music makes us dance!

First, they sit down with McMaster post-doctoral fellow Dr. Daniel Cameron to learn about his research into rhythm and the brain. Then, the two are joined by Dr. Jayatri Das, Chief Bioscientist of The Franklin Institute, to explore the incredible ways dance incorporates various sensory systems in our bodies. And to close out the season, Bey and Kirsten are joined by Philadelphia's DJ Phreakwency to explore the history of dance music, the experience of being a DJ, and what in his experience gets the crowd moving!

Links for Today's Episode:

• Learn more about Dr. Daniel Cameron and the research he's part of at McMaster University into rhythm and the brain
• Check out DJ Phreakwency and his monthly dance party, Bass Down Low, at The Dolphin in Philadelphia.