Saturday Jan 04, 2025
Revolutionary Science of 2024: From Brain Mapping to Volcanic Mysteries
Explore the groundbreaking scientific achievements of 2024, including Nobel-winning discoveries in genetic switches and AI-driven protein decoding. Uncover the mystery of the 1831 volcanic eruption that cooled the globe, and delve into the science linking alcohol to cancer. Plus, understand the polar vortex's role in bringing brutal cold to the Midwest. Join Simply Science for a journey through the innovations and natural phenomena shaping our world.
Sources:
https://www.livenowfox.com/news/science-breakthroughs-2024
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-mystery-volcano-that-cooled-the-globe-in-1831
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/01/03/can-alcohol-cause-cancer-surgeon-general/77430536007/
https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-weather-science-brutal-cold-polar-vortex/63330865
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) Top science breakthroughs of 2024: From Nobel winners to brain mapping
(00:04:16) Scientists Discover Mystery Volcano That Cooled The Globe in 1831
(00:06:48) Can alcohol cause cancer? Here's what the science says
(00:10:05) What's the science behind brutal cold and polar vortex