Simply Science

Unlocking Earth’s Past and Future: Ice Cores, Misinformation, and Cosmic Discoveries

Explore the groundbreaking retrieval of a 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctica, offering insights into Earth's climatic history. Delve into the implications of Meta's new fact-checking system on science misinformation. Discover the 'kiss and capture' theory behind Pluto's moon Charon, and learn about a radical plan to reach Alpha Centauri within a human lifetime. Join us for a journey through time, space, and the digital age, as we uncover the mysteries of our planet and beyond.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/10/science/antarctica-deep-ice-core/index.htmlhttps://hsph.harvard.edu/news/metas-fact-checking-changes-raise-concerns-about-spread-of-science-misinformation/https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/10/science/pluto-charon-kiss-capture-collision/index.htmlhttps://www.popularmechanics.com/space/rockets/a63374262/electron-beam-rocket/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Massive ice core is a ‘time machine’ that could help solve an ancient climate mystery, scientists say(00:04:27) Meta’s fact-checking changes raise concerns about spread of science misinformation | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health(00:07:31) How did Pluto’s large moon Charon form? With a ‘kiss,’ scientists say(00:10:36) Scientists Have a Radical Plan to Travel to the Nearest Star System Within a Human Lifetime

Rediscovering Lipocartilage and Ancient Ice: Science’s New Frontiers

Join us as we explore the rediscovery of 'lipocartilage,' a unique fat-filled tissue that challenges our understanding of human anatomy, and the extraction of a 1.2-million-year-old ice core in Antarctica, offering insights into Earth's climate history. Plus, learn about the predicted eruption of the Axial Seamount and the role of AI chatbots in dietary planning. This episode delves into groundbreaking scientific discoveries and their implications for the future.Sources:https://www.livescience.com/health/anatomy/scientists-discover-new-kind-of-cartilage-that-looks-like-fat-filled-bubble-wraphttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/historic-scientists-extract-1-2-million-year-old-ice-core-in-antarctic/articleshow/117102939.cmshttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/an-undersea-volcano-near-oregon-may-erupt-in-2025-scientists-predict-it-could-help-improve-eruption-forecasts-180985796/https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250109/Can-AI-chatbots-master-the-science-of-dietary-balance.aspxOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Scientists discover new kind of cartilage that looks like fat-filled 'Bubble Wrap'(00:03:38) Historic: Scientists extract 1.2-million-year-old ice core in Antarctic(00:06:40) An Undersea Volcano Near Oregon May Erupt in 2025, Scientists Predict. It Could Help Improve Eruption Forecasts(00:10:01) Can AI chatbots master the science of dietary balance?

Unlocking Student Potential: The Science of Motivation and Success

Explore groundbreaking research on the motivational factors driving science success in young students, and discover how open-source tools like the OpenCTD are democratizing oceanographic research. Plus, uncover the hidden bioluminescence of the human body and the science behind snow's texture. Join us for a journey into the fascinating intersections of education, technology, and natural phenomena.Sources:https://www.psypost.org/new-research-identifies-key-predictors-of-science-success-in-young-students/https://www.southernfriedscience.com/open-source-science-hardware-for-an-open-ocean-reflecting-on-the-year-of-the-openctd/https://www.iflscience.com/humans-glow-in-the-dark-its-just-too-weak-for-our-eyes-to-see-77540https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/the-science-of-snow-what-makes-snow-fluffy-vs-wet/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) New research identifies key predictors of science success in young students(00:04:00) Open-source science hardware for an Open Ocean: Reflecting on the Year of the OpenCTD(00:07:18) Humans Glow In The Dark, It’s Just Too Weak For Our Eyes To See(00:09:53) The science of snow: What makes snow fluffy vs wet?

Rethinking Life’s Origins and Empowering Rural Educators

Explore a groundbreaking study from the University of Arizona that challenges our understanding of life's origins on Earth and beyond. Discover how researchers are bridging the science education gap in rural communities by empowering early childhood educators. Plus, delve into the strategic shifts in the biopharma industry with the rise of licensing deals, and learn about the future of NASA's Mars Sample Return mission as it faces critical decisions. This episode offers a captivating blend of science, education, and innovation, providing insights into the past, present, and future of scientific exploration.Sources:https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a63332985/amino-acids-wrong-order/https://news.unl.edu/article/researchers-building-science-confidence-capacity-among-rural-early-childhood-educators-0https://www.biospace.com/business/pharmas-turn-to-licensing-deals-as-risky-science-riseshttps://www.latimes.com/science/story/2025-01-07/nasa-punts-mars-sample-return-decision-to-the-next-administrationOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Scientists Say We May Have Been Wrong About the Origin of Life(00:03:55) Researchers building science confidence, capacity among rural early childhood educators(00:06:54) Pharmas Turn to Licensing Deals as Risky Science Rises(00:10:20) NASA punts Mars Sample Return decision to the next administration

Revolutionary Compounds and Citizen Science: New Frontiers in Research

Explore the creation of a vast library of compounds targeting disease proteins, a breakthrough in precision medicine. Discover how citizen scientists have reshaped our understanding of Jupiter's clouds, challenging long-held beliefs. Plus, learn about NASA's efforts to establish a new time system for lunar exploration, and the ancient geological hotspot that birthed the Great Lakes. This episode highlights the power of innovation and collaboration in advancing scientific knowledge.Sources:https://phys.org/news/2025-01-scientists-vast-library-compounds-disease.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2025-01-citizen-science-reveals-jupiter-clouds.htmlhttps://www.popsci.com/science/moon-clocks/https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/scientists-discover-ancient-hotspot-that-birthed-the-great-lakes-300-million-years-agoOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Scientists create vast library of compounds to target disease proteins(00:03:16) Citizen science reveals that Jupiter's colorful clouds are not made of ammonia ice(00:05:54) NASA is calibrating new clocks so people can live on the moon(00:09:06) Scientists discover ancient 'hotspot' that birthed the Great Lakes 300 million years ago

Earth’s Climate Tipping Point and the Science Behind Adam and Eve

Explore the critical climate milestone as Earth's temperature surpasses the 1.5°C threshold, sparking debate on its implications. Delve into the intersection of science and theology with new research suggesting historical roots for the biblical story of Adam and Eve. Uncover the mystery of a 200-year-old volcanic eruption and its global impact, and learn about the moon's magnetic history revealed by China's Chang'e-5 mission. This episode challenges perceptions and inspires action on climate change, human origins, and planetary science.Sources:https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/05/science/planet-passes-15-degrees-of-warming/https://www.gbnews.com/news/science-breakthrough-evidence-adam-and-eve-existhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbressan/2025/01/04/mystery-of-giant-volcanic-eruption-that-has-puzzled-scientists-for-almost-200-years-has-finally-been-solved/https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3293095/moons-magnetic-pull-lasted-much-longer-thought-chinese-studyOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) The planet passed a dangerous threshold for warming last year. Why is nobody talking about it?(00:04:25) Science breakthrough as experts reveal all the evidence that Adam and Eve did exist(00:07:22) Mystery Of Giant Volcanic Eruption That Has Puzzled Scientists For Almost 200 Years Has Finally Been Solved(00:10:19) Moon’s magnetic pull lasted much longer than thought: Chinese study

Quantum Leap: Silicon Processors Bring Us Closer to Practical Quantum Computing

Explore the groundbreaking development in silicon-based quantum processors that could revolutionize the scalability and affordability of quantum computers. Discover how this innovation by Equal1 marks a critical inflection point in making quantum computing more accessible and practical for widespread use, potentially solving problems beyond the reach of classical systems.Sources:https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/quantum-computers-that-are-actually-useful-1-step-closer-thanks-to-new-silicon-processor-that-could-pack-millions-of-qubitshttps://www.deccanherald.com/science/group-decision-making-better-in-ants-compared-to-humans-study-3341963https://www.opb.org/article/2025/01/04/space-oregon-lava-beds-california-mars-rover-dog-robot-robotics-sniff-smell-microbes-science/https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbressan/2025/01/04/mystery-of-giant-volcanic-eruption-that-has-puzzled-scientists-for-almost-200-years-has-finally-been-solved/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Quantum computers that are actually useful 1 step closer thanks to new silicon processor that could pack millions of qubits(00:03:37) Group decision-making better in ants compared to humans: Study(00:06:51) Dog-like robots train in Northwest caves to sniff out life on Mars(00:10:28) Mystery Of Giant Volcanic Eruption That Has Puzzled Scientists For Almost 200 Years Has Finally Been Solved

Revolutionary Science of 2024: From Brain Mapping to Volcanic Mysteries

Explore the groundbreaking scientific achievements of 2024, including Nobel-winning discoveries in genetic switches and AI-driven protein decoding. Uncover the mystery of the 1831 volcanic eruption that cooled the globe, and delve into the science linking alcohol to cancer. Plus, understand the polar vortex's role in bringing brutal cold to the Midwest. Join Simply Science for a journey through the innovations and natural phenomena shaping our world.Sources:https://www.livenowfox.com/news/science-breakthroughs-2024https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-mystery-volcano-that-cooled-the-globe-in-1831https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2025/01/03/can-alcohol-cause-cancer-surgeon-general/77430536007/https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-weather-science-brutal-cold-polar-vortex/63330865Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Top science breakthroughs of 2024: From Nobel winners to brain mapping(00:04:16) Scientists Discover Mystery Volcano That Cooled The Globe in 1831(00:06:48) Can alcohol cause cancer? Here's what the science says(00:10:05) What's the science behind brutal cold and polar vortex

Lab-Grown Human Spine: A Leap in Embryonic Research

Discover the groundbreaking achievement of scientists at The Francis Crick Institute as they successfully grow a human notochord from stem cells, offering new insights into embryonic development and spine-related birth defects. This episode explores the implications of this scientific breakthrough and its potential to revolutionize our understanding of human development.Sources:https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a63241663/scientists-grow-human-spine/https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/open-science-spectrum-and-we-must-push-greater-inclusivityhttps://www.livescience.com/health/breast-cancer/healthy-breast-cells-can-look-like-invasive-cancer-complicating-early-diagnosishttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/jan/03/the-shape-of-things-unseen-by-adam-zeman-review-the-science-of-imaginationOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Scientists Have Grown a Human Spine In a Lab(00:03:47) Open science is a spectrum and we must push for greater inclusivity(00:07:23) Healthy breast cells can look like invasive cancer, complicating early diagnosis(00:10:15) The Shape of Things Unseen by Adam Zeman review – the science of imagination

Unveiling Cosmic Mysteries and Medical Breakthroughs

Join us as we explore the origins of fast radio bursts traced to magnetars, a potential new treatment for rare brain tumors using blood pressure medication, and innovative thermal switches made from sustainable materials. Plus, discover how Seattle scientists are unlocking the secrets of the brain's aging process. Dive into these groundbreaking stories that highlight the intersection of science, health, and technology.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-trace-fast-radio-burst-to-surprise-source-for-first-timehttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3293066/chinese-team-finds-blood-pressure-medication-shows-promise-treating-rare-brain-tumourhttps://indiandefencereview.com/japanese-scientists-innovate-thermal-switches-with-sustainable-new-material/https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/new-discoveries-brains-aging-processOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Scientists Trace Fast Radio Burst to Surprise Source For First Time(00:04:37) Chinese team finds blood pressure medication could treat rare brain tumour(00:07:31) Japanese Scientists Innovate Thermal Switches with Sustainable New Material(00:10:47) New discoveries from Seattle scientists could help manage brain's aging process