Unraveling the Mystery of the ’Screaming Woman’ Mummy, Making Science Accessible, and Discovering Microbes that Destroy ’Forever Chemicals’

A new study sheds light on the preservation techniques of the 'Screaming Woman' mummy. Scientists advocate for accessible science to build trust with the public. Researchers uncover bacteria that can degrade 'forever chemicals' in water. Plus, a study reveals the alchemist side of astronomer Tycho Brahe.

Sources:
https://www.popsci.com/science/screaming-woman-mummy/
https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/views/2024/08/02/scientists-owe-taxpayers-comprehensible-science-opinion
https://www.livescience.com/health/scientists-uncover-microbes-that-destroy-forever-chemical-pollutants
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a61742141/tycho-brahe-alchemical-discovery-tungsten-element/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) Scientists owe taxpayers comprehensible science (opinion)
(00:02:43) Scientists uncover microbes that destroy 'forever chemical' pollutants
(00:05:56) Scientists Probed a Medieval Alchemist’s Artifacts—and Found an Element That Changes History