Friday Sep 06, 2024
New Insights into Pterosaur Flight, Transparent Mouse Skin, Science Education in Petersburg, and the Importance of Science Communication
Discover remarkable fossils that offer clues to the perplexing pterosaur question. Scientists make mouse skin transparent using common food dye, echoing HG Wells' 'Invisible Man.' Explore the transformative power of hands-on science education in Petersburg's Summer Science Camp. Introducing Kate Biberdorf, the inaugural professor for the public understanding of science at the University of Notre Dame. Join us as we delve into these fascinating topics and gain a deeper understanding of the natural world, medical imaging, science education, and the importance of science communication.
Sources:
https://www.popsci.com/science/pterosaur-fly/
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/scientists-make-mouse-skin-transparent-using-common-food-dye-echoing-hg-wells-invisible-man/articleshow/113110878.cms
https://www.kfsk.org/2024/09/05/baiting-curiosity-petersburg-summer-camp-hooks-students-on-science/
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty-issues/teaching/2024/09/06/science-public-communication
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) 'Remarkable' fossils offer clues to perplexing pterosaur question
(00:03:08) Scientists make mouse skin transparent using common food dye, echoing HG Wells’ 'Invisible Man'
(00:06:42) Baiting Curiosity: Petersburg summer camp hooks students on science
(00:09:13) The science of public communication