Simply Science

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Saturday Jun 08, 2024

Scientists discover the smallest great ape and uncover its unusual lifestyle. Plus, explore the science behind why we remember every lyric to Avril Lavigne's 'Complicated'. Also, scientists reveal the workings of a vital molecular switch in Parkinson's disease. And, recording Earth's radio waves from the Moon opens up possibilities for studying extraterrestrial civilizations.Sources:https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-discover-smallest-great-ape-find-unusual-lifestyle-1909717https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/avril-lavigne-music-memory-dementia-b2556524.htmlhttps://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-piece-parkinson-puzzle-scientists-reveal.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2024-06-scientists-earth-radio-moon.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Scientists discover smallest great ape, find unusual lifestyle(00:03:01) Unlocking another piece of the Parkinson's puzzle—scientists reveal workings of vital molecular switch(00:05:45) Scientists record Earth's radio waves from the Moon

Friday Jun 07, 2024

Scientists are preparing bird flu vaccines for humans in case of a pandemic. New research identifies the likely origin of stuttering in the brain. Scientists develop a fatigue-free ferroelectric material. Tracing the origin of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago. Join us as we explore these fascinating scientific discoveries and their potential impact on public health, communication disorders, technological advancements, and our understanding of ancient civilizations.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-preparing-bird-flu-vaccines-for-humans-in-case-of-pandemichttps://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/scientists-pinpoint-likely-origin-of-stuttering-in-the-brainhttps://phys.org/news/2024-06-scientists-fatigue-free-ferroelectric-material.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/ancient-horse-dna-russia-bronze-age-f2c8493df540a64ea9f16b78d862ad49Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Scientists Preparing Bird Flu Vaccines For Humans in Case of Pandemic(00:03:23) Scientists pinpoint likely origin of stuttering in the brain(00:05:50) Scientists develop fatigue-free ferroelectric material(00:08:31) Scientists have traced the origin of the modern horse to a lineage that emerged 4,200 years ago

Thursday Jun 06, 2024

Yan Nieng discusses the significance of female role models in science. Scientists achieve a groundbreaking breakthrough in the fifth state of matter.Sources:https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202406/06/WS66611e82a31082fc043cb334.htmlhttps://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a60994940/bose-einstein-condensate-breakthrough/https://www.wvtf.org/news/2024-06-05/npr-correspondent-reflects-on-the-intersection-of-science-and-lifehttps://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-mad-science-program-stem-spotlight/61008046Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Yan Nieng: Power of female role models in science(00:03:05) Scientists Made a Quantum Leap in the Fifth State of Matter(00:06:13) NPR correspondent reflects on the intersection of science and life(00:08:58) STEM Spotlight: Mad Science program in Oklahoma sparks imaginative learning in STEM education

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024

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.

Tuesday Jun 04, 2024

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

Monday Jun 03, 2024

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

Sunday Jun 02, 2024

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

Saturday Jun 01, 2024

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

Friday May 31, 2024

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

Thursday May 30, 2024

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

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