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Citizen Science at State Fair, Marmoset Monkeys’ Name Calling, Melting Ice Reveals Ancient Viruses, Edmonds College Awarded STEM Grant

University of Minnesota finds thousands of volunteers for research projects at State Fair. Marmoset monkeys call each other by name, study suggests. More than 1,000 viruses unknown to science found in melting ice. U.S. National Science Foundation awards Edmonds College $500k grant for STEM education program.Sources:https://www.startribune.com/university-of-minnesota-state-fair-research-projects-participate/601134018https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/08/29/marmoset-monkey-name-study/https://www.newsweek.com/virus-found-himalayas-glacier-ice-ancient-dna-1946199https://myedmondsnews.com/2024/08/u-s-national-science-foundation-awards-edmonds-college-500k-grant-for-stem-education-program/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) University of Minnesota finds thousands of volunteers for research projects at State Fair(00:02:52) Marmoset monkeys call each other by name, study suggests(00:05:33) More than 1,000 viruses unknown to science found in melting ice(00:07:55) U.S. National Science Foundation awards Edmonds College $500k grant for STEM education program

Revolutionizing Radio Astronomy with ngVLA, Understanding Landslides in Alaska

Discover the key science goals of the next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) and the science behind landslides in Southeast Alaska. Also, explore the remarkable engineering skills of Neolithic people and the discovery of 1,700 new 'zombie' viruses in ancient permafrost in the Himalayas.Sources:https://astrobiology.com/2024/08/key-science-goals-for-the-next-generation-very-large-array-ngvla-update-from-the-ngvla-science-advisory-council-2024.htmlhttps://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2024/08/29/geologist-explains-science-landslides-southeast-alaska/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/colossal-stone-monument-build-1000-years-before-stonehenge-shows-neolithic-engineers-understood-science-180984975/https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2024-08-29/viruses-permafrost-ancient-climate-melting-himalayas/104270012Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:48) Geologist explains science of landslides in Southeast Alaska(00:03:28) Scientists discover 1,700 new 'zombie' viruses in ancient permafrost in the Himalayas

Mysterious Cooling in Atlantic Ocean, Glue of Memory Unraveled, Neolithic Engineering Marvel, and Earth’s Global Electric Field

Scientists are puzzled by a cooling event in the Atlantic Ocean. Brain scientists discover the glue that makes memories stick. Neolithic humans showcase their engineering skills. A long-sought global electric field on Earth is finally discovered.Sources:https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/climate-change/large-patch-of-the-atlantic-ocean-near-the-equator-has-been-cooling-at-record-speeds-and-scientists-can-t-figure-out-whyhttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/brain-scientists-finally-discover-the-glue-that-makes-memories-stick-for-a/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/massive-megalith-that-predates-stonehenge-shows-science-savvy-of-neolithic/https://phys.org/news/2024-08-scientists-sought-global-electric-field.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:48) Large patch of the Atlantic Ocean near the equator has been cooling at record speeds — and scientists can't figure out why(00:04:29) Brain Scientists Finally Discover the Glue that Makes Memories Stick for a Lifetime(00:06:59) Massive Megalith That Predates Stonehenge Shows Science Savvy of Neolithic Humans(00:10:19) Scientists discover a long-sought global electric field on Earth

Unraveling the Neuroscience of Love, Strange DNA in Our Brains, AI Predicting Dementia Risk

Scientists reveal where the brain feels love and which type is strongest. New research discovers strange DNA in our brains that could be shortening our lives. Scientists to use AI to analyze 1.6m brain scans to develop a tool predicting dementia risk. Plus, crafting tales of science with Dr. Theanne Griffith, combining science and storytelling to unravel the mysteries of proprioceptors and motor neuron development.Sources:https://www.newsweek.com/brain-activity-love-relationships-neuroscience-couples-parents-pets-1943663https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-have-discovered-strange-dna-in-our-brains-and-it-could-be-shortening-our-lives/https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/aug/26/scientists-to-use-ai-to-analyse-brain-scans-to-develop-tool-predicting-dementia-riskhttps://www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-careers/crafting-tales-of-science-with-theanne-griffith/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Scientists reveal where the brain feels love—and which type is strongest(00:03:27) Scientists Have Discovered Strange DNA in Our Brains – and It Could Be Shortening Our Lives(00:06:20) Scientists to use AI to analyse 1.6m brain scans to develop tool predicting dementia risk(00:09:41) Crafting tales of science with Theanne Griffith

New Insights on Early Life Origins, Quantum Sensing Advancements, Lunar Water Extraction, and Hair-Size Batteries for Robots

Scientists challenge our understanding of early life origins. Physicists make progress in quantum sensing. Chinese scientists extract water from lunar soil. MIT scientists develop hair-size batteries for cell-sized robots. Explore these groundbreaking discoveries and their potential implications in various fields of science and technology.Sources:https://scitechdaily.com/the-rock-that-fooled-scientists-no-signs-of-early-life/https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/08/physicists-ease-path-to-entanglement-for-quantum-sensing/https://www.yahoo.com/news/chinese-scientists-extract-water-lunar-134550344.htmlhttps://www.livescience.com/technology/mit-scientists-build-hair-size-batteries-that-can-power-cell-sized-robotsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) The Rock That Fooled Scientists: No Signs of Early Life(00:03:12) Physicists ease path to entanglement for quantum sensing(00:07:00) Chinese Scientists Extract Water From Lunar Soil(00:09:56) MIT scientists build hair-size batteries that can power cell-sized robots

NASA Seeks Volunteer Reviewers, Don’t Take Health Tips from Centenarians

NASA's Planetary Science Division is seeking volunteer reviewers for its research proposals. Scientists caution against taking health tips from centenarians. Plus, the Sports Science Lab at Troy University will bear the name of John 'Doc' Anderson, a legendary figure in the athletic training industry.Sources:https://astrobiology.com/2024/08/nasas-planetary-science-division-seeks-volunteer-reviewers.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/aug/24/never-take-health-tips-from-worlds-oldest-people-say-scientistshttps://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/aug/24/never-take-health-tips-from-worlds-oldest-people-say-scientistshttps://www.troymessenger.com/2024/08/23/sports-science-lab-to-bear-name-of-john-doc-anderson/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) NASA's Planetary Science Division Seeks Volunteer Reviewers(00:03:08) Never take health tips from world’s oldest people, say scientists(00:05:21) Never take health tips from world’s oldest people, say scientists(00:07:14) Sports Science Lab to bear name of John ‘Doc’ Anderson

Columbia University Receives $400 Million Donation, Hydrogel Learns Pong, Brain’s Multiple Memory Copies, and 17th Century Cocaine Use

Columbia University receives an unprecedented $400 million donation, reinforcing their leadership in biomedical science. Scientists discover a hydrogel that improves at playing Pong over time. A new study reveals that the brain stores at least 3 copies of every memory. Researchers uncover evidence of cocaine use in 17th-century Europe. Join us as we explore these groundbreaking stories that push the boundaries of science and challenge our understanding of the world.Sources:https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240822/New-24400-million-donation-reinforces-Columbias-leadership-in-biomedical-science.aspxhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/aug/22/scientists-enable-hydrogel-to-play-and-improve-at-pong-video-gamehttps://www.livescience.com/health/memory/the-brain-stores-at-least-3-copies-of-every-memoryhttps://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a61928457/cocaine-brain-17th-century-milan/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) New $400 million donation reinforces Columbia's leadership in biomedical science(00:04:06) Scientists enable hydrogel to play and improve at Pong video game(00:06:55) The brain stores at least 3 copies of every memory(00:09:29) Scientists Uncovered a Blow From the Past: 17th Century Brains Contained Cocaine

Extreme Conditions Threaten Fight Against Parasitic Disease, Beach Elementary Recognized for Science of Reading

Scientists raise concerns as extreme conditions threaten efforts to fight parasitic disease. Beach Elementary receives recognition for its commitment to the science of reading. Plus, scientists confirm the composition of the Moon's inner core. Also, astronomers discover a rare hypervelocity star that may escape the Milky Way.Sources:https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-raise-concerns-extreme-conditions-023000950.htmlhttps://www.wlox.com/2024/08/22/beach-elementary-receives-emerging-science-reading-school-recognition/https://www.sciencealert.com/its-official-scientists-confirmed-whats-inside-the-moonhttps://www.cnn.com/2024/08/21/science/hypervelocity-star-escape-milky-way/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Scientists raise concerns as extreme conditions threaten efforts to fight parasitic disease: 'Understanding these changes is a necessary area of science for the control of the disease in the future'(00:02:56) Beach Elementary receives Emerging Science of Reading School recognition(00:06:03) It's Official: Scientists Confirmed What's Inside The Moon(00:09:30) Rare hypervelocity star may be able to escape the Milky Way

Breakthrough in Superconductivity, Lunar Biorepository for Biodiversity Preservation

Physicists discover superconductor behavior at 'impossible' temperatures. The moon may be the ideal place to preserve Earth's biodiversity. Plus, the Museum of Life and Science receives a grant for biotechnology lab programming. Also, the 2024 Fisheries Science Seminar explores the role of Artificial Intelligence in fisheries sustainability.Sources:https://www.livescience.com/physics-mathematics/quantum-physics/physicists-find-superconductor-behavior-at-temperatures-once-thought-impossiblehttps://theweek.com/science/moon-biorepository-preservation-climate-changehttps://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/durham-county-news/museum-of-life-and-science-in-durham-receives-244k-grant-for-biotechnology-lab-programming/https://oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu/news/2024-fisheries-science-seminar-artificial-intelligence-registration-open-2024-08-21_enOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Physicists find superconductor behavior at temperatures once thought 'impossible'(00:03:21) The moon may be the ideal place to preserve Earth's biodiversity(00:06:27) Museum of Life and Science in Durham receives $244K grant for biotechnology lab programming(00:09:28) 2024 Fisheries Science Seminar on Artificial Intelligence

Pantene’s Hair Science Summit and Tibetan Plateau’s Climate Change Impact

Pantene holds its 2nd Hair Science Summit, unveiling groundbreaking research in haircare. Plus, scientists warn of rising extreme weather risks as the Tibetan Plateau heats up. Also, a Veterinary Science Certificate Program prepares high school graduates for the workforce, and researchers map the origins of Martian meteorites.Sources:https://finance.yahoo.com/news/pantene-holds-2nd-hair-science-041200303.htmlhttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3275068/extreme-weather-risks-rising-tibetan-plateau-gets-hotter-and-wetter-scientists-warnhttps://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2024/08/19/veterinary-science-program-makes-job-ready-graduates/https://phys.org/news/2024-08-martian-meteorites-red-planet.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Pantene Holds 2nd Hair Science Summit(00:03:47) Extreme weather risks rising as Tibetan Plateau heats up, scientists warn(00:06:56) Veterinary Science Certificate Program makes job-ready high school graduates(00:10:16) Mapping Martian meteorites: Tracing origins on the red planet