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Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment, Staying Cool in Extreme Heat, OSU Marine Science Center Project, UK Parties’ Climate Promises

Scientists make a groundbreaking discovery in cancer immunotherapy. Learn how to keep your cool in extreme heat. Construction begins for a housing project at OSU's marine science center. Find out what the main UK parties are promising on climate change.Sources:https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-breakthrough-successful-cancer-immunotherapy-1913865https://turnto10.com/features/health-landing-page/the-science-behind-keeping-your-cool-in-extreme-heat-temperature-regulation-illness-stroke-fan-cool-mitt-circulation-sweat-june-17-2024https://www.kptv.com/2024/06/17/construction-begins-osu-marine-science-center-housing-project/https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2024/jun/18/what-are-the-main-uk-parties-promising-on-climate-and-is-it-enough-podcastOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Scientists make breakthrough for successful cancer treatment(00:03:58) The science behind keeping your cool in extreme heat(00:06:28) Construction begins for OSU marine science center housing project(00:08:41) What are the main UK parties promising on climate and is it enough?

Revolutionizing Food with ’Meaty Rice’ and Harnessing Negative Carbon Emissions

South Korean scientists create 'meaty rice' with beef cells, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional meat consumption. Scientists discover a power source with negative carbon emissions using algae. Plus, breaking gender barriers in aerospace science and the development of the thinnest lens on Earth using quantum physics.Sources:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/south-korean-scientists-are-now-making-rice-with-beef-cells-to-revolutionise-how-the-world-eats/articleshow/111048350.cmshttps://bgr.com/science/scientists-found-a-power-source-with-negative-carbon-emissions/https://www.wkyt.com/2024/06/17/ky-space-camp-aims-introduce-more-girls-aerospace-science/https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-create-the-thinnest-lens-on-earth-using-quantum-physicsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) South Korean scientists are now making 'rice with beef cells' to revolutionise how the world eats(00:03:33) Scientists found a power source with negative carbon emissions(00:05:39) KY space camp aims to introduce more girls to aerospace science(00:07:54) Scientists Create The Thinnest Lens on Earth Using Quantum Physics

Community Embraces Science, UC Irvine Receives Transformational Donation

The Hormel Institute encourages the community to find the fun in science. UC Irvine renames School of Biological Sciences after a $50 million donation. Plus, Voyager 1 resumes science operations after a six-month pause. Also, scientists challenge the traditional view on animal consciousness.Sources:https://www.kimt.com/video/hormel-institute-encourages-the-community-to-find-the-fun-in-science/video_53be0b01-caff-536f-9313-0eafccc96266.htmlhttps://www.ocregister.com/2024/06/15/uc-irvine-renames-school-of-biological-sciences-after-50-million-from-the-biotech-entrepreneur/https://interestingengineering.com/space/voyager-1-science-operations-resumedhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv223z15mpmoOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Hormel Institute encourages the community to find the fun in science(00:03:08) UC Irvine renames School of Biological Sciences after $50 million from the biotech entrepreneur(00:06:46) Voyager 1 conducts science ops for first time after six-months pause(00:10:32) Are animals conscious? Some scientists now think they are

Medical Breakthroughs in Space, Oxford Science Park Expansion, Support Needed for Science Club

Discover the latest medical breakthroughs discovered on the International Space Station. Learn about the expansion of the Oxford Science Park and its impact on scientific research. Find out how you can support a science club in Southern Colorado after their equipment was stolen. Plus, join us on an exciting journey to the Southern Ocean as scientists test cutting-edge marine research instruments.Sources:https://www.foxnews.com/science/medical-breakthroughs-discovered-international-space-stationhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c511rq20710ohttps://www.kktv.com/2024/06/15/science-club-southern-colorado-asking-support-community/https://www.antarctica.gov.au/news/2024/ships-systems-ready-for-science/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Medical breakthroughs discovered on International Space Station(00:03:12) Oxford science park development to expand research space(00:06:19) Science club in Southern Colorado asking for support from the community(00:08:30) Ship's systems ready for science – Australian Antarctic Program (News 2024)

New Species Named After Sauron, Voyager 1 Returns Data, Brain Science Start-up Revolutionizes Treatment, Ancient Sea Creature Upside Down

Discover a new species of pacu named after Sauron from 'The Lord of the Rings'. Voyager 1 spacecraft returns science data after a computer malfunction. Neuroelectrics revolutionizes brain disease treatment with its headcap technology. Scientists challenge understanding of ancient sea creature Pikaia. Join us as we explore these captivating stories from the world of science and nature.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/13/science/new-piranha-pacu-species-sauron-amazon-scn/index.htmlhttps://spacenews.com/voyager-1-returning-science-data-again/https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/14/neuroelectrics-hopes-to-treat-epilepsy-with-electrical-headcap.htmlhttps://www.iflscience.com/whoops-scientists-have-been-looking-at-this-ancient-sea-creature-upside-down-74645Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) New species of piranha relative is named after Sauron from ‘The Lord of the Rings’(00:02:57) Voyager 1 returning science data again(00:05:40) Brain science start-up Neuroelectrics uses electricity and a headcap to reduce seizures in patients with epilepsy. Now it needs FDA approval(00:08:24) Whoops! Scientists Have Been Looking At This Ancient Sea Creature Upside Down

PhD Grad’s Journey in Medical Science, Unusual UK Summers, Brain Science Start-up, Nutrients for Brain Health

From drug discovery to weather patterns, brain science innovations to nutrients for brain health, this episode of Simply Science covers a wide range of topics. Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of a PhD grad in medical science, uncover the causes of unusual UK summers, delve into the groundbreaking research of a brain science start-up, and learn about the nutrients that may protect your brain as you age.Sources:https://www.ualberta.ca/folio/2024/06/drug-discovery-puts-phd-grad-on-leading-edge-of-medical-science.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2024/jun/13/science-weekly-are-cold-and-wet-uk-summers-here-to-stay-podcasthttps://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/06/13/inside-neuroelectrics-the-brain-science-start-up-hoping-to-curb-epilepsy-and-depression.htmlhttps://www.psypost.org/scientists-discover-nutrients-that-may-protect-your-brain-as-you-age/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Drug discovery puts PhD grad on the leading edge of medical science(00:02:49) Science Weekly: Are cold and wet UK summers here to stay?(00:06:01) Inside Neuroelectrics, the brain science start-up hoping to curb epilepsy and depression(00:08:20) Scientists discover nutrients that may protect your brain as you age

Breakthroughs in Bioengineering, Microplastics in Semen Samples, and Advancements in Galaxy Research

Scientists engineer yellow-seeded camelina with high oil output. Microplastics found in every semen sample tested. Scientists spot more Milky Way-like galaxies in early universe. Dandelion Science and the Wyss Center Geneva announce AI partnership for non-invasive brain therapies.Sources:https://phys.org/news/2024-06-scientists-yellow-seeded-camelina-high.htmlhttps://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/scientists-find-microplastics-in-every-semen-sample-theyve-tested/https://phys.org/news/2024-06-scientists-milky-galaxies-early-universe.htmlhttps://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dandelion-science-and-the-wyss-center-geneva-announce-ai-partnership-to-generate-non-invasive-brain-therapies-302169736.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Scientists engineer yellow-seeded camelina with high oil output(00:03:27) Scientists find microplastics in every semen sample they've tested(00:06:07) Scientists spot more Milky Way-like galaxies in early universe, advancing our understanding of how galaxies were formed(00:08:56) Dandelion Science and the Wyss Center Geneva announce AI partnership to generate non-invasive brain therapies

Hong Kong Science Fair Showcases Next Generation’s Innovations, Rescuing Science from Politics

The third Hong Kong Science Fair gathers creative technologies of the next generation. Plus, an article explores the need for a non-partisan Covid Commission to rescue science from politics. Also, a groundbreaking study on hair biomechanics reveals insights into split ends and hair damage. And scientists reveal a promising way to stave off cognitive decline and diagnose early biomarkers for Alzheimer's.Sources:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-third-hong-kong-science-fair-gathers-creative-technologies-of-the-next-generation-302169175.htmlhttps://theweek.com/politics/rescuing-science-from-politicshttps://phys.org/news/2024-06-hairs-team-science-biomechanics-bad.htmlhttps://www.newsweek.com/scientists-reveal-way-stave-off-cognitive-decline-1910748Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) The Third Hong Kong Science Fair Gathers Creative Technologies of the Next Generation(00:01:35) Rescuing science from politics(00:04:10) Splitting hairs: Research team applies science of biomechanics to understand our bad hair days(00:06:56) Scientists reveal promising way to stave off cognitive decline

Glowing Dye Revolutionizes Cancer Surgery, New Technique Reveals Crystal Structures

Scientists develop a fluorescent dye that sticks to cancer cells, transforming cancer surgery. A groundbreaking technique allows for the visualization of crystal structures. Plus, Science Hill alumna Jenna Hutchins earns All-American honors, and scientists unlock the mystery of the 'dark genome' in our DNA.Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/society/article/2024/jun/10/scientists-develop-glowing-dye-sticks-cancer-cells-promote-studyhttps://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-discovered-a-new-way-to-look-inside-crystalshttps://www.wjhl.com/news/science-hill-alumna-jenna-hutchins-earns-all-american-honors/https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/dark-dnaOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Scientists develop glowing dye that sticks to cancer cells in breakthrough study(00:03:20) Scientists Have Discovered a New Way to Look Inside Crystals(00:06:46) Science Hill alumna Jenna Hutchins earns All-American honors(00:08:49) Dark DNA: How scientists could soon unlock the mystery of your genome

China’s Science Institute Restructured, LHS Science Rooms Undergo Exciting Changes

China's top science institute undergoes a major restructuring to focus on research frontiers. Exciting developments are underway in Lapeer Community Schools as state-of-the-art science labs are being constructed. Plus, scientists discover alien-type creatures in the darkest depths of our ocean. Also, researchers uncover the secret mechanics of fire ant rafts and its potential applications in engineered materials.Sources:https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3265944/chinas-top-science-institute-restructured-focus-research-frontiershttps://thecountypress.mihomepaper.com/articles/work-continues-at-lhs-science-rooms-turrill-multi-purpose-room/https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-for-first-time-spot-alien-type-creatures-living-in-darkest-depths-of-our-ocean-729947https://scitechdaily.com/harnessing-natures-genius-scientists-uncover-secret-mechanics-of-fire-ant-rafts/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) China’s top science institute restructured to focus on research frontiers(00:03:23) Work continues at LHS science rooms, Turrill multi-purpose room(00:05:55) Scientists for first time spot alien-type creatures living in darkest depths of our ocean(00:08:29) Harnessing Nature’s Genius: Scientists Uncover Secret Mechanics of Fire Ant Rafts