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The Best of Our Knowledge

PAC-MAN and signals from space

By Lucas Willard
Published July 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.

Tuberculosis is one of the deadliest diseases faced by humans. A team of researchers is using AI to potentially find more reliable treatments.

And, as we listen for extraterrestrial radio waves, have we missed messages and should we change the way we scan for signals?

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Lucas Willard
Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.
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