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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-opinionhttps://www.livescience.com/health/scientists-uncover-microbes-that-destroy-forever-chemical-pollutantshttps://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

Socializing Science Through Humor, Science Behind Olympic Events, Breakthrough in Semiconductor Nanocrystals

From lab to likes: Oded Rechavi socializes science through humor. Explore the science and mechanics of Olympic events. Scientists identify a new class of semiconductor nanocrystals. Plus, three FSU faculty named fellows of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.Sources:https://www.the-scientist.com/from-lab-to-likes-socializing-science-through-humor-71960https://kottke.org/24/07/0045051-the-science-and-mechanicshttps://phys.org/news/2024-07-scientists-class-semiconductor-nanocrystals.htmlhttps://news.fsu.edu/news/science-technology/2024/07/31/three-fsu-faculty-named-fellows-of-the-academy-of-science-engineering-and-medicine-of-florida/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:36) From Lab to Likes: Socializing Science Through Humor(00:03:03) The science and mechanics of six Olympic events, explained....(00:05:37) Scientists identify new class of semiconductor nanocrystals(00:08:40) Three FSU faculty named fellows of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida - Florida State University News

New Medical Laboratory Certificates at UIS, TikTok’s Marketing Science Insights, Boosting Federal AI R&D Spending, and China’s ’Heavenly’ Sinkhole Forests

UIS launches new medical laboratory science certificates to address the demand for specialists. TikTok's Global Head of Marketing Science shares insights on data and mentorship. White House science chief calls for increased federal AI R&D spending. China's massive sinkholes hold 'heavenly' forests with unique plant adaptations.Sources:https://www.wcia.com/news/sangamon-county/new-medical-laboratory-science-certificates-coming-to-uis/https://www.tvrev.com/news/explainittotiktokhttps://federalnewsnetwork.com/artificial-intelligence/2024/07/white-house-science-chief-calls-for-boosting-modest-federal-ai-rd-spending/https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/plants/massive-sinkholes-in-china-hold-heavenly-forests-with-plants-adapted-for-harsh-life-undergroundOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) New medical laboratory science certificates coming to UIS(00:02:42) TikTok’s Global Head of Marketing Science Explains Data to a Teenager(00:06:25) White House science chief calls for boosting ‘modest’ federal AI R&D spending(00:09:11) Massive sinkholes in China hold 'heavenly' forests with plants adapted for harsh life underground

Mind Control Breakthrough, Pathway to Element 120, Lightning’s Role in Life’s Origin

Scientists achieve remote mind control in mice, uncover the pathway to element 120, and explore how lightning may have kick-started life on Earth. Also, a captivating miniseries on the secrets of aging and longevity. Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking scientific discoveries and their potential implications.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-mind-controlled-mice-remotely-in-extraordinary-world-firsthttps://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a61711013/scientists-discover-pathway-element-120-holy-grail-chemistry/https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2024/jul/30/secrets-of-ageing-what-makes-me-age-podcasthttps://www.newsweek.com/lightning-life-earth-1931626Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Scientists 'Mind Controlled' Mice Remotely in Extraordinary World First(00:03:22) Scientists Have Discovered the Pathway to Element 120—the Holy Grail of Chemistry(00:06:30) Secrets of ageing: what makes me age?(00:10:01) Scientists explain how lightning may have kick-started life on Earth

Record-Breaking Data Transmission Speeds and Celestial Grouping in the Skies

Scientists achieve data transmission speeds 1.6 million times faster than home broadband. Plus, a stunning celestial grouping to be visible in the pre-dawn skies. Also, new research suggests complex life on Earth may be much older than thought. And, drones and AI revolutionize shark detection for beach safety.Sources:https://www.livescience.com/technology/communications/scientists-achieve-record-breaking-402-tbps-data-transmission-speeds-16-million-times-faster-than-home-broadbandhttps://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jul/29/starwatch-july-to-end-with-stunning-celestial-groupinghttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3geyvpxpeyohttps://www.cnn.com/science/california-sharkeye-ai-shark-detection-hnk-spc/index.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Scientists achieve record-breaking data transmission speeds — 1.6 million times faster than home broadband(00:03:16) Starwatch: July to end with stunning celestial grouping(00:05:56) Theory says complex life on Earth may be much older than thought(00:08:44) Sharks are congregating at a California beach. AI is trying to keep swimmers safe

Melting Icefields and Chimp Conversations: Climate Change Implications and Primate Communication

Scientists make an 'incredibly worrying' discovery about Alaska's Juneau Icefield. A new study reveals the give-and-take of chimp conversations. Plus, Chinese scientists' quantum computing pipeline could revolutionize drug design. Also, meet 'the pope's astronomer' who believes science needs religion.Sources:https://www.yahoo.com/news/scientists-incredibly-worrying-discovery-observing-050000799.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/07/27/chimp-communication-gestures-humans/https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3271863/chinese-scientists-quantum-computing-pipeline-could-change-way-drugs-are-designedhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/meet-pope-astronomer-mit-educated-030000597.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Scientists make 'incredibly worrying' discovery after observing pattern in one of Earth's largest ice fields: 'We risk irreversible, complete removal of them'(00:03:36) Scientists delve into the give-and-take of chimp conversations(00:05:51) Chinese scientists’ quantum computing pipeline could change drug design(00:08:28) Meet ‘the pope’s astronomer’ — an MIT-educated American who believes science needs religion

UMW’s Summer Science Institute Honors Irene Piscopo Rodgers, Science Center Celebrates 8th Anniversary

UMW's Summer Science Institute names honors Irene Piscopo Rodgers '59. Science Center celebrates 8th anniversary with Summer Fest. Plus, groundbreaking discoveries about the most powerful gamma ray burst ever detected and the bacteria that trigger a sex change in wasps.Sources:https://www.umw.edu/news/2024/07/26/umws-summer-science-institute-naming-honors-irene-piscopo-rodgers-59/https://www.hfchronicle.com/2024/07/26/science-center-celebrates-8th-anniversary-with-summer-fest/https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/it-gave-me-goosebumps-most-powerful-gamma-ray-burst-ever-detected-hid-a-secret-scientists-sayhttps://www.livescience.com/animals/scientists-finally-unravel-how-a-zombie-parasite-turns-every-wasp-in-a-population-into-a-femaleOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:46) UMW’s Summer Science Institute Naming Honors Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59(00:03:01) Science Center celebrates 8th anniversary with Summer Fest(00:05:44) 'It gave me goosebumps': Most powerful gamma ray burst ever detected hid a secret, scientists say(00:08:53) These bacteria trigger a sex change in wasps — scientists finally know how

Refrigeration’s Impact on Food and the Environment, Antimatter Discovery Challenges Physics, Mars Rover Finds Potential Biosignature

From farm to fridge, explore the science and history of refrigeration and its impact on our food system and the environment. Plus, a groundbreaking discovery of antimatter on the International Space Station challenges our understanding of physics. And, scientists discover an ancient rock on Mars with a potential biosignature, raising questions about the possibility of past life on the red planet. Also, learn about science journalism internships for early career scientists interested in exploring their passion for writing and communication.Sources:https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/frostbite-book-refrigeration-changes-food/https://www.livescience.com/physics-mathematics/particle-physics/antimatter-detected-on-international-space-station-could-reveal-new-physicshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/07/25/mars-rover-life-nasa/https://www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/careers/072624/science-journalism-internshipsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) From Farm To Fridge: The Science And History Of Refrigeration(00:03:54) Antimatter detected on International Space Station could reveal new physics(00:07:16) Mars rover discovers an ancient rock with a ‘potential biosignature’(00:10:18) Science journalism internships for early career scientists

Oxygen Production on Ocean Floor Sparks Conflict, Lycoming College Introduces Environmental Science Major

Researchers discover oxygen production on the ocean floor, leading to conflict with a mining company. Lycoming College introduces a new environmental science major. Plus, JWST detects a new exoplanet and scientists replicate ancient butchering methods to learn about Neanderthal diets.Sources:https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/oxygen-ocean-study-conflict-1.7273929https://www.sungazette.com/news/education/2024/07/lycoming-college-introduces-environmental-science-major-in-time-for-fall-semester/https://www.popsci.com/science/jwst-new-exoplanet/https://phys.org/news/2024-07-scientists-replicate-ancient-butchering-methods.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Researchers say oxygen is being produced on the ocean floor. The mining company funding them isn't happy(00:02:56) Lycoming College introduces environmental science major in time for fall semester(00:05:53) JWST detects a new exoplanet six times larger than Jupiter(00:06:03) Scientists try to replicate ancient butchering methods to learn how Neanderthals ate birds

Deep-Sea ’Geobatteries’ and Invasive Species Threaten Great Lakes

Scientists discover deep-sea 'geobatteries' that make oxygen in the dark. The Great Lakes face the threat of 'most unwanted' invaders. Plus, scientists call for greater study of glacier geoengineering options. Also, unraveling the mysteries of Neanderthal diets through ancient butchering methods.Sources:https://www.forbes.com/sites/lesliekatz/2024/07/23/scientists-discover-deep-sea-geobatteries-that-make-oxygen-in-the-dark/https://www.newsweek.com/invasive-species-great-lakes-animals-plants-1929234https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jul/24/scientists-call-for-greater-study-of-glacier-geoengineering-optionshttps://phys.org/news/2024-07-scientists-replicate-ancient-butchering-methods.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Scientists Discover Deep-Sea ‘Geobatteries’ That Make Oxygen In The Dark(00:03:19) Scientists reveal Great Lakes' "most unwanted" invaders(00:06:42) Scientists call for greater study of glacier geoengineering options(00:09:24) Scientists try to replicate ancient butchering methods to learn how Neanderthals ate birds