AI’s Uneven Impact on Science and the Urgency of Climate Action

In this episode, we explore the transformative role of AI in scientific research and the disparities it creates across different fields. We also analyze how climate change intensified Hurricane Milton, leading to devastating consequences. Additionally, we discuss the societal impact of exoplanet science and the public's growing interest in the search for extraterrestrial life. Finally, we uncover the science behind the mesmerizing colors of the Aurora Borealis, connecting natural beauty with scientific understanding.

Sources:
https://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/ai-is-revolutionizing-science-are-scientists-ready
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/science/climate-change-gave-significant-boost-to-miltons-destructive-rain-winds-scientists-say/
https://astrobiology.com/2024/10/impact-of-exoplanet-science-on-society-professional-contributions-citizen-science-engagement-and-public-perception.html
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/10/11/understanding-aurora-colors-the-science-behind-the-display

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:39) AI Is Revolutionizing Science. Are Scientists Ready?
(00:04:38) Climate change gave significant boost to Milton’s destructive rain, winds, scientists say
(00:07:29) Impact of Exoplanet Science on Society: Professional Contributions, Citizen Science Engagement and Public Perception
(00:10:01) Understanding aurora colors: The science behind the display