Revolutionary Compounds and Citizen Science: New Frontiers in Research

Explore the creation of a vast library of compounds targeting disease proteins, a breakthrough in precision medicine. Discover how citizen scientists have reshaped our understanding of Jupiter's clouds, challenging long-held beliefs. Plus, learn about NASA's efforts to establish a new time system for lunar exploration, and the ancient geological hotspot that birthed the Great Lakes. This episode highlights the power of innovation and collaboration in advancing scientific knowledge.

Sources:
https://phys.org/news/2025-01-scientists-vast-library-compounds-disease.html
https://phys.org/news/2025-01-citizen-science-reveals-jupiter-clouds.html
https://www.popsci.com/science/moon-clocks/
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/scientists-discover-ancient-hotspot-that-birthed-the-great-lakes-300-million-years-ago

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) Scientists create vast library of compounds to target disease proteins
(00:03:16) Citizen science reveals that Jupiter's colorful clouds are not made of ammonia ice
(00:05:54) NASA is calibrating new clocks so people can live on the moon
(00:09:06) Scientists discover ancient 'hotspot' that birthed the Great Lakes 300 million years ago