Europa Clipper’s Journey and Shanghai’s Scientific Surge

Join us as we explore NASA's Europa Clipper mission, a groundbreaking endeavor to uncover the secrets of Jupiter's moon, Europa, and its potential for extraterrestrial life. We also delve into Shanghai's rise in global science rankings, surpassing New York and highlighting China's growing influence in research. Discover how diamond optical discs could revolutionize data storage and the ethical implications of new findings on crab sentience. This episode offers a captivating blend of space exploration, scientific innovation, and ethical considerations in the modern world.

Sources:
https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasas-europa-clipper-probe-deploys-1st-science-instruments-en-route-to-jupiter
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3288472/superstar-shanghai-tops-new-york-first-time-global-science-rankings
https://www.popsci.com/science/diamond-optical-discs/
https://news.sky.com/story/crabs-feel-pain-scientists-find-prompting-calls-for-more-humane-ways-to-cook-shellfish-13261795

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) NASA's Europa Clipper probe deploys 1st science instruments en route to Jupiter
(00:03:51) ‘Superstar’ Shanghai edges New York for second spot in global science rankings
(00:06:40) Diamond optical discs could store data for millions of years
(00:10:04) Crabs feel pain, scientists find - prompting calls for more humane ways to cook shellfish