Tuesday May 21, 2024
Breakthrough in Reproductive Medicine, Students Shine at Science Fair
Japan scientists mass-generate cells for sperm, eggs using human iPS. Two Alachua County students win awards at an international science and engineering fair. Plus, Vitra Design Museum's 'Science Fiction Design' explores furniture's past, present, and future visions. Also, the fascinating phenomenon of trillions of cicadas emerging right on time.
Sources:
https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/05/9052b9ab8c37-japan-scientists-mass-generate-cells-for-sperm-eggs-using-human-ips.html
https://www.wcjb.com/2024/05/21/2-alachua-county-students-win-awards-an-international-science-engineering-fair/
https://www.wallpaper.com/tech/vitra-design-museum-science-fiction-design-exhibition
https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2024/may/21/in-their-prime-how-trillions-of-cicadas-pop-up-right-on-time-podcast
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:45) Japan scientists mass-generate cells for sperm, eggs using human iPS
(00:03:24) 2 Alachua County students win awards at an international science and engineering fair
(00:06:49) Vitra Design Museum’s ‘Science Fiction Design’ explores furniture’s past, present and future visions
(00:09:33) In their prime: how trillions of cicadas pop up right on time