Deep-Sea Discoveries and the Science of Fasting

Dive into the depths of the Atacama Trench with the discovery of a new predatory ocean species, Dulcibella camanchaca, and explore the mysteries of the hadal zone. Uncover the science behind intermittent fasting and its impact on liver metabolism, offering fresh insights into health and longevity. Join birders in Great Falls for the 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count, a citizen science project revealing shifts in bird populations and climate change effects. Finally, delve into the ethical debate surrounding 'mirror life' and its potential risks to ecosystems and human health. This episode of Simply Science brings you the latest in ocean exploration, health science, citizen involvement, and biotechnology ethics.

Sources:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-discover-species-predatory-ocean-170000443.html
https://www.jpost.com/science/article-833429
https://www.krtv.com/news/montana-and-regional-news/birders-in-great-falls-participate-in-citizen-science-project
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/creating-mirror-life-could-be-disastrous-scientists-warn/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:38) Scientists Discover New Species of Predatory Ocean Creature
(00:03:06) The science behind intermittent fasting
(00:05:43) Birders in Great Falls participate in citizen science project
(00:08:49) Creating ‘Mirror Life’ Could Be Disastrous, Scientists Warn