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New Tool Reveals Brain Changes, Black Hole ’Starves’ Galaxy, 3D Printing in Space

Scientists develop a tool to observe dynamic changes in the brain's extracellular matrix. Astronomers discover a supermassive black hole 'starving' its host galaxy. The European Space Agency achieves a milestone with 3D printing in space. Plus, Artesia Science Center hosts a field day.Sources:https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240918/New-tool-unveils-dynamic-changes-in-brain-extracellular-matrix.aspxhttps://www.indy100.com/science-tech/science-astronomy-black-hole-galaxyhttps://www.universetoday.com/168598/metal-part-3d-printed-in-space-for-the-first-time/https://www.rdrnews.com/news/local/artesia-science-center-hosts-field-day/article_5d8bbdb2-75e5-11ef-9f50-572a3df890b2.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) New tool unveils dynamic changes in brain extracellular matrix(00:03:14) Scientists discover supermassive black hole which is 'starving' an entire galaxy(00:05:28) Metal Part 3D Printed in Space for the First Time(00:08:17) Artesia Science Center hosts field day

Neanderthal DNA Alters Human History, Plants’ Secret Language Revealed

Scientists sequence the 'Last Neanderthal's' DNA, challenging our understanding of human evolution. Plants communicate in languages we might soon translate. Plus, the infiltration of chemicals from food packaging into our bodies and the promise of a diabetes drug for aging body and brain.Sources:https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a62177585/last-neanderthal-dna/https://www.sciencealert.com/plants-talk-to-one-another-in-languages-we-might-soon-translatehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/09/16/more-than-3000-chemicals-food-packaging-have-infiltrated-our-bodies/https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3278693/chinese-scientists-say-low-cost-diabetes-drug-holds-promise-ageing-body-and-brainOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Scientists Sequenced the ‘Last Neanderthal’s’ DNA—and It Alters Human History(00:03:41) Plants 'Talk' to One Another in Languages We Might Soon Translate(00:06:05) More than 3,000 chemicals from food packaging have infiltrated our bodies(00:09:05) Chinese scientists say diabetes drug holds promise for ageing body and brain

Chemicals in Food Packaging Infiltrate Our Bodies, Scientists Crack Mystery of New Blood Groups

More than 3,000 chemicals from food packaging have infiltrated our bodies, raising concerns about potential health risks. Scientists have made a breakthrough in discovering a new set of blood groups, shedding light on the implications for blood transfusions. Plus, the Mississippi Science Fest returns this week with events in Jackson, Meridian, and Indianola.Sources:https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/09/16/more-than-3000-chemicals-food-packaging-have-infiltrated-our-bodies/https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-keep-discovering-new-blood-groups-type-anwj-nhs-abo-rhesus/https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-science-fest-returns-this-week-with-events-in-jackson-meridian-and-indianola/https://www.supertalk.fm/mississippi-science-fest-returns-this-week-with-events-in-jackson-meridian-and-indianola/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) More than 3,000 chemicals from food packaging have infiltrated our bodies(00:03:30) Scientists Crack a 50-Year Mystery to Discover a New Set of Blood Groups(00:05:45) Mississippi Science Fest returns this week with events in Jackson, Meridian, and Indianola(00:08:26) Mississippi Science Fest returns this week with events in Jackson, Meridian, and Indianola

Mysterious Structures on Mars, Polar Bears’ Evolution, and Young Scientist’s Breakthrough

Scientists discover hidden structures beneath the surface of Mars. Explore the evolutionary journey of polar bears in the Arctic. A talented high school student becomes a semi-finalist in a global science competition. Estonia aims to become a deeptech hub. Join us as we delve into these fascinating scientific stories and their implications.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/mysterious-structures-discovered-hidden-under-the-surface-of-marshttps://www.popsci.com/environment/polar-bear-arctic-survival/https://www.wsmv.com/2024/09/14/brentwood-student-becomes-semi-finalist-global-science-competition/https://thenextweb.com/news/science-breeding-booming-deeptech-startups-estoniaOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Mysterious Structures Discovered Hidden Under The Surface of Mars(00:03:05) Polar bears adapted to the Arctic just 70,000 years ago(00:05:18) Brentwood student becomes semi-finalist in global science competition(00:07:41) Science is breeding a new generation of booming deeptech startups in Estonia

Volleyball Player Breaks Stereotypes, Color Myths Debunked, Science-Based Drug Education, and Biological Robots

DeLaSalle volleyball player Jordyn Johnson serves science in the off-season. Authors Tyler Thrasher and Terry Mudge debunk color myths in their book 'The Universe in 100 Colors'. Ryan Hampton advocates for science-based drug education to combat fentanyl deaths. Scientists create biological robots, challenging our understanding of life and death. Join us as we explore these captivating stories and their implications.Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/delasalle-volleyball-player-serves-science-in-the-off-season/https://www.popsci.com/science/color-myths/https://nypost.com/2024/09/14/opinion/use-science-to-keep-kids-from-dying-from-fentanyl/https://futurism.com/neoscope/organisms-beyond-life-deathOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) DeLaSalle Volleyball player serves science in the off-season(00:03:21) Animals only see in black and white and 5 other color myths(00:05:27) Science — not more scare-mongering — is what will keep kids from...(00:07:49) Organisms Created in Laboratory Are "Third State" Beyond Life and Death, Scientists Say

Microbiome Science to End Malnutrition, Brentwood Student Shines in Global Science Competition

Discover how microbiome science could revolutionize the fight against malnutrition. Also, meet Chetan Yenigalla, a talented high school student from Brentwood who becomes a semi-finalist in a global science competition. Plus, join us at UWL's Science Cafe to explore underwater acoustics and its role in combating invasive carp. And learn how Eastern Washington University is awarded over $500,000 in federal funding to train future science teachers.Sources:https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240914/Microbiome-science-could-revolutionize-fight-against-malnutrition.aspxhttps://www.wsmv.com/2024/09/14/brentwood-student-becomes-semi-finalist-global-science-competition/https://www.news8000.com/news/uwls-science-cafe-makes-science-accessible-to-all/article_ea5f0d80-7247-11ef-9655-2bca1ed5d1ed.htmlhttps://www.krem.com/article/news/education/ewu/eastern-washington-university-awarded-over-500000-in-federal-funding-to-train-future-science-teachers/293-a19ddd27-46d0-4c52-9228-ac815a5151a0Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Microbiome science could revolutionize fight against malnutrition(00:03:33) Brentwood student becomes semi-finalist in global science competition(00:06:48) UWL'S Science Cafe makes science accessible to all(00:09:58) Eastern Washington University awarded over $500,000 in federal funding to train future science teachers

Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists, Nucleus Science Center Opens, Unprecedented Tsunami Discovery, and New Life Science Facility in Austin

Fueling curiosity with MilliporeSigma's mobile lab, the Curiosity Cube. The Nucleus Science Center opens, revolutionizing science education. A seismic anomaly unleashes a skyscraper tsunami in Greenland. BillionToOne breaks ground on a new life science facility in Austin, bringing over 1,000 new jobs. Join us as we explore these exciting developments in science and their impact on the future.Sources:https://biobuzz.io/fueling-curiosity-milliporesigmas-mobile-lab-is-inspiring-the-next-generation-of-scientists/https://tsl.news/nucleus-science-center-opens-to-students-and-faculty/https://www.sciencealert.com/skyscraper-tsunami-unleashed-by-seismic-anomaly-never-seen-beforehttps://communityimpact.com/austin/south-central-austin/development/2024/09/12/new-life-science-facility-breaks-ground-in-east-austin-1000-new-jobs-anticipated/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Fueling Curiosity: MilliporeSigma's Mobile Lab is Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists(00:03:30) Nucleus Science Center opens to students and faculty(00:06:31) Skyscraper Tsunami Unleashed by Seismic Anomaly Never Seen Before(00:08:53) New life science facility breaks ground in East Austin; 1,000 new jobs anticipated

Challenging Science Norms with Fiction, The Power of the Scientific Approach in Start-Ups

Renowned scientist M Jackson challenges traditional norms with her novel, Ice to Water. Plus, discover the power of the scientific approach in entrepreneurship. Also, groundbreaking study on LSD's effect on dogs with autism-like behavior and breast milk's potential beyond infancy.Sources:https://eugeneweekly.com/2024/09/12/fiction-communicating-science/https://knowledge.insead.edu/entrepreneurship/science-successful-start-upshttps://www.iflscience.com/scientists-gave-lsd-to-dogs-with-autism-like-behavior-it-altered-their-brain-activity-75913https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2024/09/11/breast-milks-benefits-are-not-limited-to-babiesOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Fiction Communicating Science(00:03:22) The Science of Successful Start-Ups(00:05:58) Scientists Gave LSD To Dogs With Autism-Like Behavior – It Altered Their Brain Activity(00:08:49) Breast milk’s benefits are not limited to babies

Revolutionizing Cannabis Production, Resilience Against Oppression, and the Glugging Effect Explained

Boosting cannabis production with breakthrough genetic research. Dr. David Stanley presents research on resilience against oppression. A high school science fair project leads to groundbreaking research on the glugging effect. Plus, uncovering the science behind why people resemble each other in the latest episode of 'In A Mikey Minute'.Sources:https://phys.org/news/2024-09-boosting-cannabis-production-science-bud.htmlhttps://news.uark.edu/articles/71166https://phys.org/news/2024-09-science-fair-glugging-effect.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/video/the-science-behind-why-people-resemble-each-other-in-a-mikey-minute/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Boosting cannabis production: The science behind bud abundance(00:03:28) Psychological Science Diversity Committee Colloquium(00:06:01) Science fair project leads to new research explaining the glugging effect(00:08:41) The science behind why people resemble each other | In A Mikey Minute

Scientists Prove Wave Amplification Theory, ’Rejuvenate’ Aged Mouse Eggs, Iron as Life’s ’Primeval’ Metal, and Groundbreaking Battery Discovery in the Ocean

Scientists make groundbreaking discoveries in various fields. They prove a long-standing wave amplification theory using electromagnetic waves. They 'rejuvenate' aged mouse eggs, offering hope for fertility treatments in humans. They uncover iron as life's 'primeval' metal, shedding light on the evolution of life. They discover a groundbreaking new battery at the bottom of the ocean, challenging our understanding of oxygen production. Join us as we explore these fascinating scientific breakthroughs and their implications.Sources:https://phys.org/news/2024-09-scientists-amplification-theory.htmlhttps://www.livescience.com/health/fertility-pregnancy-birth/scientists-rejuvenate-the-aged-eggs-of-mice-is-it-possible-in-peoplehttps://phys.org/news/2024-09-iron-life-primeval-metal-scientists.htmlhttps://www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/a62119416/ocean-nodule-battery/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:35) Scientists prove long-standing wave amplification theory(00:03:09) Scientists 'rejuvenate' the aged eggs of mice — is it possible in people?(00:06:05) Iron was life's 'primeval' metal, say scientists(00:08:44) Scientists Discovered a Groundbreaking New Battery at the Bottom of the Ocean