The Surprising Speed of Thought and New Species Discoveries

Explore the surprising findings on the speed of human thought and its implications for human-machine interaction. Discover the 138 new species identified by the California Academy of Sciences, highlighting the importance of biodiversity. Plus, learn about the innovative light sensor chip inspired by desert ants and the global call to halt research on mirror bacteria due to potential risks. Join us for a deep dive into these groundbreaking scientific advancements and their impact on our world.

Sources:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/brain-human-thought-speed-caltech-b2668818.html
https://www.yahoo.com/news/academy-sciences-says-discovered-138-050204166.html
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3291889/desert-ant-shows-chinese-team-way-high-definition-polarised-light-sensor-chip
https://dailygalaxy.com/2024/12/extreme-biological-risks-to-life-on-earth-a-global-call-from-scientists-to-halt-research-on-mirror-bacteria/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Scientists measure exact speed of human thought – the results are surprising
(00:03:28) Academy of Sciences says it discovered 138 new species this year
(00:06:26) Chinese scientists look at desert ant to create ultra-thin light sensor chip
(00:09:24) Extreme Biological Risks to Life on Earth: A Global Call from Scientists to Halt Research on Mirror Bacteria