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  • Divided Opinions on Scientists in Policy and New Frontiers in Education

    Divided Opinions on Scientists in Policy and New Frontiers in Education
    Nov 22 2024
    Explore the public's divided opinion on scientists' roles in policymaking, with insights from a recent Pew Research survey. Discover how Professor Elijah Quetin is transforming science education by humanizing the learning experience. Plus, delve into the groundbreaking research of brain organoids grown in microgravity and the discovery of a 'phantom chemical' in drinking water. Join us as we navigate these compelling stories at the intersection of science, policy, and education. Sources: https://ww2.aip.org/fyi/public-opinion-divided-over-role-of-scientists-in-policymaking https://tsl.news/science-as-a-human-endeavor-a-professors-call-to-humanize-science-education/ https://astrobiology.com/2024/11/offworld-life-science-brain-organoids-grown-in-microgravity.html https://newatlas.com/environment/phantom-chemical-identified-drinking-water/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:39) Public Opinion Divided Over Role of Scientists in Policymaking (00:04:17) Science as a Human Endeavor: A professor’s call to humanize science education (00:06:34) Offworld Life Science: Brain Organoids Grown In Microgravity (00:10:25) "Phantom chemical" identified in drinking water is new to science
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    13 mins
  • Mapping Human Cells, Moon’s Volcanic Secrets, and Quantum Optics Breakthroughs

    Mapping Human Cells, Moon’s Volcanic Secrets, and Quantum Optics Breakthroughs
    Nov 21 2024
    Explore the groundbreaking Human Cell Atlas project mapping 37 trillion cells, China's lunar revelations uncovering volcanic activity on the moon's far side, and novel collective behaviors in quantum optics using matter waves. Plus, delve into the science of yo-yo diets, bird flu updates, and a study on spotting fake accents. Join us for a journey through cutting-edge scientific discoveries and their transformative potential. Sources: https://www.livescience.com/health/scientists-take-huge-step-forward-in-mapping-all-37-trillion-cells-in-the-human-body https://www.livescience.com/space/the-moon/china-reveals-secrets-of-1st-sample-taken-from-the-far-side-of-the-moon-and-it-contains-a-volcanic-surprise https://phys.org/news/2024-11-scientists-unveil-behaviors-quantum-optics.html https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/audio/2024/nov/21/the-science-behind-yo-yo-diets-bird-flu-news-and-which-brits-can-spot-a-fake-accent-podcast Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:45) Scientists take huge step forward in mapping all 37 trillion cells in the human body (00:04:30) China reveals secrets of 1st sample taken from the far side of the moon — and it contains a volcanic surprise (00:08:13) Using matter waves, scientists unveil novel collective behaviors in quantum optics (00:11:26) The science behind yo-yo diets, bird flu news and which Brits can spot a fake accent
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    14 mins
  • Revolutionary Discoveries: Dark Energy, Alzheimer’s Breakthrough, and Nature-Inspired Tech

    Revolutionary Discoveries: Dark Energy, Alzheimer’s Breakthrough, and Nature-Inspired Tech
    Nov 20 2024
    Explore the latest scientific revelations as we delve into the changing nature of dark energy, a potential breakthrough in Alzheimer's treatment with lecanemab, and the world's most advanced hypergravity facility in China. Plus, discover how clams are inspiring new fiber optic technologies. Join us for a journey through groundbreaking research and its implications for our understanding of the universe, medicine, and technology. Sources: https://www.yahoo.com/news/dark-energy-pushing-universe-apart-010100403.html https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/science/20241119-the-fight-against-alzheimer-s-disease-how-effective-and-safe-is-lecanemab https://newatlas.com/science/chief-hypergravity-facility-most-powerful/ https://www.sciencenews.org/article/clam-fiber-optics-symbiotic-algae Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:44) The dark energy pushing our universe apart may not be what it seems, scientists say (00:03:14) Science - The fight against Alzheimer’s disease: How effective and safe is lecanemab? (00:06:33) World's most advanced hypergravity facility is now open for business (00:09:36) Clams use fiber optics to channel sunlight to symbiotic algae
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    14 mins

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