
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Mysterious ’Rule of Four’ Baffles Scientists, Irwin Sibling Rivalry Leads to Snail Discovery
Scientists discover a curious repeating pattern in materials and name it the 'rule of four'. Sibling rivalry takes an unexpected turn with the discovery of a new snail species named after Robert Irwin. Plus, scientists confirm the composition of the Moon's inner core and the University of Mississippi's common read explores the 'Science of Getting Happier'. Join us as we delve into these fascinating scientific discoveries and their implications.
Sources:
https://www.sciencealert.com/most-materials-seem-to-obey-a-rule-of-four-and-scientists-are-utterly-stumped
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/robert-irwin-snail-species-named-science-qld/103757244
https://www.sciencealert.com/its-official-scientists-finally-confirmed-whats-inside-the-moon
https://thedmonline.com/ums-2024-common-read-delves-into-the-science-of-getting-happier/
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) Most Materials Seem to Obey a 'Rule of Four' And Scientists Are Utterly Stumped
(00:03:35) Irwin sibling rivalry comes out of shell after scientists' snail discoveries
(00:05:57) It's Official: Scientists Finally Confirmed What's Inside The Moon
(00:09:17) UM’s 2024 common read delves into the ‘Science of Getting Happier’