Space Debris Threat and Breakthroughs in Opioid Detection

Explore the urgent issue of space debris and the potential Kessler Syndrome, which threatens the future of Earth's orbit. Discover how scientists are developing innovative methods to detect new fentanyl variants, offering hope in the fight against the opioid crisis. Plus, unravel the science behind why disinfectants claim to kill 99.9% of germs and delve into the top black hole discoveries of 2024. Join us for a deep dive into these critical scientific advancements and their impact on our world.

Sources:
https://www.jpost.com/science/science-around-the-world/article-835264
https://www.opb.org/article/2024/12/29/northwest-scientists-detect-new-fentanyl/
https://theconversation.com/why-do-disinfectants-only-kill-99-9-of-germs-heres-the-science-241127
https://www.livescience.com/human-behavior/10-mind-blowing-black-hole-discoveries-from-2024

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:39) The Kessler Syndrome: The doom scenario worrying scientists
(00:04:08) Northwest scientists develop a new way to detect sneaky new versions of fentanyl
(00:06:40) Why do disinfectants only kill 99.9% of germs? Here’s the science
(00:09:18) 10 mind-blowing black hole discoveries from 2024