Nobel Scientist Joins China, New Hope for Climate Action, and the Universe’s Fate

In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking collaboration as French Nobel-winning scientist Gérard Mourou joins China's top university to establish a new research institute. We also discuss a powerful commentary that simplifies the climate change crisis into ten impactful words, emphasizing the urgency for action. Additionally, we delve into a revolutionary 'electro-agriculture' technique that allows crops to grow in near-total darkness, potentially transforming food production. Finally, we examine a chilling new theory about how the universe will end, inviting listeners to ponder the ultimate fate of existence.

Sources:
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3283624/french-nobel-winning-laser-scientist-gerard-mourou-joins-chinas-top-university
https://www.masslive.com/westfieldnews/2024/10/climate-matters-ten-words-explain-science-around-climate-change-commentary.html
https://gizmodo.com/scientists-grow-crops-in-near-total-darkness-thanks-to-new-electro-agriculture-technique-2000515512
https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/deep-space/a62684775/dark-matter-long-freeze/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) French Nobel-winning laser scientist Gérard Mourou joins China’s top university
(00:03:52) Climate Matters: Ten words explain science around climate change (Commentary)
(00:06:38) Scientists Grow Crops in Near-Total Darkness Thanks to New 'Electro-Agriculture' Technique
(00:09:41) Scientists Say They Know How the Universe Will End