Revolutionary Discoveries: From Atomic Splits to Unstable Molecules

In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research revealing what happens when an atom splits, challenging long-held scientific beliefs. We also discuss NASA's safety concerns with SpaceX following astronaut hospitalizations, and the vital contributions of immigrants in advancing science and technology in America. Additionally, chemists have broken a century-old rule to create extremely unstable molecules, paving the way for innovative drug development. Join us as we delve into these pivotal moments in science that could reshape our understanding of the universe and medicine.

Sources:
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-just-revealed-exactly-what-happens-when-an-atom-splits-in-two
https://www.popsci.com/science/nasa-spacex-safety/
https://whchronicle.com/the-buoyancy-of-immigrants-and-their-success-in-science/
https://www.livescience.com/chemistry/chemists-broke-a-100-year-old-rule-to-make-extremely-unstable-molecules

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) Scientists Just Revealed Exactly What Happens When an Atom Splits in Two
(00:03:30) NASA warns SpaceX over safety issues after astronaut hospitalization
(00:06:37) The Buoyancy of Immigrants and Their Success in Science
(00:09:01) Chemists broke a 100-year-old rule to make extremely unstable molecules