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Exploring Soil Science and Nanotechnology Breakthroughs

Dig into the science of soil with the latest book from Feeding Minds Press. Plus, scientists make a groundbreaking discovery in nanotechnology. Also, new research reveals the brain's incredible storage capacity. And, scientists smash a spacecraft into an asteroid to learn from the aftermath.Sources:https://www.beefmagazine.com/farm-business-management/dig-into-the-science-of-soil-with-latest-book-from-feeding-minds-presshttps://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/1029401https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/the-brain-can-store-nearly-10-times-more-data-than-previously-thought-study-confirmshttps://singularityhub.com/2024/06/04/scientists-smashed-a-spacecraft-into-an-asteroid-heres-what-theyre-learning-from-the-aftermath/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Dig into the science of soil with latest book from Feeding Minds Press(00:03:04) The experimental scheme and results of circularly polarized emission by a chiral gold nanoparticle.(00:06:15) The brain can store nearly 10 times more data than previously thought, study confirms(00:08:57) Scientists Smashed a Spacecraft Into an Asteroid. Here's What They're Learning From the Aftermath.

China’s Chang’e-6 Returns from Moon, Bridging Indigenous Knowledge and Science, International Collaboration in Climate Research, Diamond’s Quantum Signals Decoded

China's Chang'e-6 probe begins its journey back from the far side of the Moon. Renowned botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer discusses the importance of bridging Indigenous knowledge and western science. Eight countries collaborate to fund climate research. Scientists unravel the mysteries of diamond's quantum signals. Join Simply Science for the latest updates on these groundbreaking scientific developments.Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gg32nn9p4ohttps://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2024/jun/04/botanist-robin-wall-kimmerer-the-clock-is-ticking-but-the-world-will-teach-us-what-we-need-to-do-podcasthttps://sciencebusiness.net/news/science-agencies-8-countries-join-forces-fund-eu61m-climate-researchhttps://phys.org/news/2024-06-scientists-crystal-clarity-diamond-quantum.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) China's Chang'e-6 far side of the Moon probe begins journey back(00:03:23) Botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer: ‘The clock is ticking but the world will teach us what we need to do’(00:06:13) Science agencies in 8 countries join forces to fund €61M in climate research(00:09:45) Scientists bring crystal clarity to diamond's quantum signals

NVIDIA CEO Unveils Robotics and AI Tech, Count Insects with Citizen Science, Finnish Life Science Collaboration, and Inspiring Science Student

NVIDIA's CEO highlights the use of robotics and AI tech. Join the 'Insect Summer' citizen science project to count insects. Orion Corporation leads a unique collaboration project in the Finnish life science industry. Meet Chanya Nguyen, a science-loving high school senior heading to UC Berkeley.Sources:https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/this-is-not-science-fiction-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-highlights-use-of-robotics-and-ai-tech-ahead-of-computex-431875-2024-06-03https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/german-scientists-seek-public-s-help-to-count-insects-this-summer/7634064.htmlhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/06/03/2891928/0/en/Orion-is-developing-the-Finnish-life-science-industry-in-a-unique-collaboration-project.htmlhttps://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2024/06/02/science-loving-santa-cruz-high-school-senior-heads-to-uc-berkeley/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) 'This is not science fiction': NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang highlights use of robotics and AI tech ahead of COMPUTEX(00:03:20) German Scientists Seek Public’s Help to Count Insects This Summer(00:05:41) Orion is developing the Finnish life science industry in a unique collaboration project(00:08:12) Science-loving Santa Cruz High School senior heads to UC Berkeley

Breakthroughs in Bioelectronics, Healthier Chocolate, Asthma Treatment, and Sustainable Agriculture

Scientists invent 'living bioelectronics' that can heal skin. Swiss scientists develop a method of making healthier, more sustainable chocolate. Chinese cell therapy may treat asthma long term with a single jab. The Science Barge in Yonkers opens for its 16th season, showcasing sustainable agriculture and environmental education.Sources:https://scitechdaily.com/15-years-in-the-making-scientists-invent-living-bioelectronics-that-can-heal-skin/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/01/scientists-develop-method-of-making-healthier-more-sustainable-chocolatehttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3265047/chinese-scientists-cell-therapy-jab-may-treat-asthma-keeping-it-bay-long-term-single-shot-studyhttps://www.lohud.com/picture-gallery/news/local/westchester/2024/06/01/the-science-barge-in-yonkers-opens-for-its-16th-season/73940596007/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) 15 Years in the Making – Scientists Invent “Living Bioelectronics” That Can Heal Skin(00:03:33) Scientists develop method of making healthier, more sustainable chocolate(00:06:12) Chinese cell therapy may treat asthma long term with a single jab: study(00:09:28) The Science Barge in Yonkers opens for its 16th season

Maintaining Cognitive Resilience as You Age, Computer Science Graduation Requirement

Discover the best science-backed strategies for a strong mind as you age. Legislators move to make computer science a high school graduation requirement. Also, scientists make gains in the mystery of missing snow and AI helps scientists understand cosmic explosions.Sources:https://fortune.com/well/2024/05/31/aging-sharp-mind-strategies/https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/education/2024/05/31/computer-science-high-school-studentshttps://phys.org/news/2024-05-scientists-gains-mystery.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2024-05-ai-scientists-cosmic-explosions.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) The best science-backed strategies for a strong mind as you age(00:03:06) Legislators move to make computer science a high school graduation requirement(00:06:01) Scientists make gains in mystery of missing snow(00:08:35) AI helps scientists understand cosmic explosions

Connecticut Students Honored for STEM Excellence, Breakthrough in Understanding ’Missing’ Black Holes

Students in Connecticut recognized for outstanding work in science and technology fields. Scientists may have finally solved the problem of the universe's 'missing' black holes. Plus, Stemcell Science Shop relocates to Discovery Lab, offering a unique shopping experience and supporting science education.Sources:https://ctbythenumbers.news/ctnews/students-recognized-for-outstanding-work-in-science-technology-engineering-fieldshttps://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/may-31-2024/https://www.tulsapeople.com/lifestyle/perfect-pairing-stemcell-science-shop-relocates-to-discovery-lab/article_d9158278-1d26-11ef-bfd9-035b606875eb.htmlhttps://www.livescience.com/space/black-holes/scientists-may-have-finally-solved-the-problem-of-the-universes-missing-black-holesOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Students Recognized for Outstanding Work in Science, Technology, Engineering Fields — Connecticut by the Numbers(00:03:49) May 31, 2024(00:07:29) Perfect pairing: Stemcell Science Shop relocates to Discovery Lab(00:10:21) Scientists may have finally solved the problem of the universe's 'missing' black holes

Killer Whales’ Boat Attacks Explained, Behind the Scenes of ’3 Body Problem’, Offworld Life Science Labs, AI Revolutionizes Materials Science

Scientists finally uncover the reason behind killer whales' attacks on boats near Gibraltar. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Netflix series '3 Body Problem'. Explore the potential of offworld life science laboratories. Discover how AI is revolutionizing materials science and uncovering new insights. Join us as we delve into these captivating scientific topics and their implications.Sources:https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/orca-killer-whale-attacks-gibraltar-b2553634.htmlhttps://awardsradar.com/2024/05/30/interview-visualizing-both-the-science-and-the-fiction-of-3-body-problem-with-martin-ahlgren-jonathan-freeman-and-richard-donnelly/https://astrobiology.com/2024/05/your-next-life-science-laboratory-workspace-may-be-offworld.htmlhttps://www.hpcwire.com/2024/05/29/scientists-use-genai-to-uncover-new-insights-in-materials-science/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Why killer whales are attacking boats near Gibraltar? Scientists finally know reason(00:03:38) Interview: Visualizing Both the Science and the Fiction of ‘3 Body Problem’ with Martin Ahlgren, Jonathan Freeman, and Richard Donnelly(00:06:57) Your Next Life Science Laboratory Workspace May Be Offworld(00:09:54) Scientists Use GenAI to Uncover New Insights in Materials Science

Gender Disparity in Science Funding, Coral’s Mysterious Sex Lives, Ancient Egyptian Brain Surgery, and Unraveling the Origin of Earth’s Mysterious Layer

A study examines the gender disparity in science research funding. Scientists study the mysterious sex lives of coral. Ancient Egyptian skulls show attempts at brain surgery. The origin of Earth's mysterious layer is finally revealed. Join us as we explore these fascinating scientific discoveries and their implications.Sources:https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/research/study-examines-gender-disparity-science-research-fundinghttps://www.popsci.com/science/coral-sex-life/https://www.popsci.com/science/ancient-egypt-skulls/https://www.newsweek.com/earth-layer-geology-mystery-solved-research-1905487Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Study Examines Gender Disparity in Science Research Funding(00:03:48) Scientists are studying the mysterious sex lives of coral(00:06:14) 4,000 year-old Egyptian skulls show attempts at brain surgery(00:09:21) Layer of Earth puzzling scientists finally has origin revealed

AI Detects Carcinogenic Pollution, Science of Sitting, Killer Whales’ Boat Attacks, Llamas’ HIV Breakthrough

Chinese scientists use AI to detect unreported carcinogenic pollution worldwide. Learn the science-backed ways to sit for better health. Discover the reason behind killer whales' attacks on boats. Antibodies from llamas bring scientists closer to an HIV treatment.Sources:https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3264016/forever-chemicals-chinese-scientists-use-ai-help-detect-unreported-carcinogenic-pollution-aroundhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13464493/From-truth-slouching-cross-legs-new-science-backed-ways-sit-doesnt-cut-life-expectancy.htmlhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13464411/Scientists-reveal-killer-whales-attacking-boats-worldwide.htmlhttps://www.advancedsciencenews.com/antibodies-from-llamas-bring-scientists-closer-to-an-hiv-treatment/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Chinese scientists use AI to detect unreported carcinogenic pollution: paper(00:03:09) The science-backed ways to sit so it doesn't cut your life expectancy(00:05:57) Scientists reveal why killer whales are attacking boats worldwide(00:08:08) Antibodies from llamas bring scientists closer to an HIV treatment

Breakthrough in Diabetes Treatment, Insights into Black Hole Eating Habits

Chinese researchers successfully cure a patient's diabetes using cell therapy. Spitzer gives scientists insights into the eating habits of black holes. Plus, research puts a dollar figure on climate savings from electric school buses. Also, the James Webb Space Telescope revolutionizes our understanding of the universe.Sources:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/breakthrough-in-diabetes-treatment-chinese-researchers-successfully-cure-patient/articleshow/110452154.cmshttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2024/05/black-hole-eating-habits/https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/05/26/electric-school-bus-health-climate/https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) 'Breakthrough in diabetes treatment: Chinese researchers successfully cure patient'(00:04:10) Spitzer gives scientists insights into black hole eating habits(00:04:40) Research puts dollar figure on climate savings from electric school buses(00:07:55) James Webb Space Telescope