What do you do when the world as you know it changes overnight? That’s what happened to scientists in Ukraine last year when Russian forces invaded. Amid the turmoil, Tulane physicists made a research pact with counterparts in Kharkiv studying solar energy. Days later, a missile strike destroyed their labs at Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute. Tulane physicist Denys Bondar explains what has happened since — and how the drive to make discoveries can keep people going, no matter the circumstances.

Brian Edwards, dean of Tulane University’s School of Liberal Arts, is leading a new initiative exploring the idea that there’s something about port cities that set them apart — making them natural centers for creativity, culture, and vibrancy. What can we learn from the connections between New Orleans, Naples, and Tangier?

You’ve heard about diabetes, a debilitating condition that affects 37 million Americans and can severely impact quality of life. But what about prediabetes? Nearly 100 million Americans are at risk for Type 2 diabetes, but 80% of those don’t know it. So how to dodge diabetes? The answer, it turns out, may involve avoiding the bread aisle. Tulane assistant professor of epidemiology Kirsten Dorans joins us this week to discuss new research on the blood sugar benefits of cutting carbs.