Simply Science

Advancements in Brain Cell Simulation and Ancient Megastructure Discovery

Scientists create a functional brain cell using salt and water. A 10,000-year-old man-made megastructure is discovered under the Baltic Sea. Plus, the declaration of animal consciousness and a groundbreaking discovery that changes our understanding of the universe.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-created-a-functional-brain-cell-based-on-a-mix-of-salt-and-waterhttps://www.inverse.com/science/blinkerwall-baltic-sea-megastructure-discoveryhttps://www.dailysabah.com/life/science/scientists-declare-realistic-possibility-of-animal-consciousnesshttps://www.indy100.com/science-tech/scientists-discover-surprise-universe-2668015399Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Scientists Have Created a Functional Brain Cell Based on a Mix of Salt And Water(00:03:26) Scientists Discover a 10,000-Year-Old Man-Made Megastructure Under the Baltic Sea(00:05:48) Scientists declare realistic possibility of animal consciousness(00:08:39) Scientists discover 'surprise' which changes understanding of universe

Advancing Sustainable Development and Imagination at Forums and Expos

The International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Forum opens in Beijing, fostering a culture of science for sustainable development. The 5th Annual Vermont Science Fiction and Fantasy Expo draws thousands to Essex Junction, offering an immersive experience for enthusiasts. Plus, the Kansas Science Festival provides STEAM activities for kids to learn and explore. Governor Kathy Hochul invests $10M to grow the 'Science of Reading' philosophy in New York's schools, revolutionizing education.Sources:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/international-decade-of-sciences-for-sustainable-development-forum-opens-in-beijing-302129364.htmlhttps://www.mynbc5.com/article/5th-annual-vermont-science-fiction-and-fantasy-expo-draws-thousands-to-essex-junction/60626920https://www.wibw.com/2024/04/28/kansas-science-festival-offers-steam-activities-kids-learn/https://13wham.com/news/local/hochul-invests-10m-to-grow-science-of-reading-philosophy-in-states-schoolsOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Forum opens in Beijing(00:01:25) 5th Annual Vermont Science Fiction and Fantasy Expo draws thousands to Essex Junction(00:03:45) Kansas Science Festival offers STEAM activities for the kids to learn(00:06:38) Hochul invests $10M to grow 'Science of Reading' philosophy in state's schools

Curiosity Rover Explores Mars, Scholarships Awarded to Science Students

Join us as we follow the latest updates from NASA's Curiosity rover on Mars. Plus, students at the School of Science and Technology receive over $200k in scholarships. Also, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center surpasses its donor goal, and the University of Virginia opens its School of Data Science building.Sources:https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/sol-2816-curiosity-takes-a-turn-to-the-north/https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/science-and-technology-students-receive-scholarships-to-tamucc/503-68ca4f37-8fe1-4dea-992f-df41307c73f5https://news.uthsc.edu/ut-health-science-center-giving-day-surpasses-donor-goal/https://www.virginiabusiness.com/article/u-va-opens-school-of-data-science-building/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Sol 2816: Curiosity Takes a Turn... to the North(00:02:59) School of Science and Technology students receive over $200k in scholarships(00:06:24) UT Health Science Center Giving Day Surpasses Donor Goal(00:09:54) U.Va. opens School of Data Science building

Young Scientists Shine at Science Fair, Anatomy Lab Renovation Underway

Student scientists showcase their talent at the Annual Science and Engineering Fair & S.T.E.A.M Expo. Exciting developments in Elizabethtown College's School of Sciences as the anatomy lab undergoes renovation. Conservation efforts prove effective in slowing biodiversity loss. The University of Virginia's School of Data Science opens its new state-of-the-art building.Sources:https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2024/04/25/student-scientists-shine-annual-science-and-engineering-fair-s-t-e-a-m-expo-ignites-curiosity-and-innovation/https://etownian.com/main/news/science-department-receives-grant-to-renovate-anatomy-labs/https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68897433https://news.virginia.edu/content/new-data-science-building-embodies-schools-core-valuesOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Student Scientists Shine: Annual Science and Engineering Fair & S.T.E.A.M Expo Ignites Curiosity and Innovation(00:03:31) Science Department receives grant to renovate anatomy labs(00:06:52) Conservation slowing biodiversity loss, scientists say(00:09:59) New Data Science Building Embodies School’s Core Values

6th Graders Triumph in Science Olympiad, AI Boosts Animal Science Research

Apex 6th graders place 1st in NC Science Olympiad Tournament. Artificial intelligence and machine learning revolutionize Arkansas animal science research. Plus, scientists map soil RNA to fungal genomes to understand forest ecosystems. Also, a medical anthropologist in Arizona enhances environmental science using local narratives.Sources:https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/wake-county-news/apex-sixth-graders-place-first-in-nc-science-olympiad-tournament/https://news.uark.edu/articles/70290https://phys.org/news/2024-04-scientists-soil-rna-fungal-genomes.htmlhttps://www.ehn.org/medical-anthropologist-in-arizona-enhances-environmental-science-using-local-narratives-2667866510.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) Apex 6th graders place 1st in NC Science Olympiad Tournament(00:03:23) Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning Boost Arkansas Animal Science Research(00:06:12) Scientists map soil RNA to fungal genomes to understand forest ecosystems(00:08:30) Medical anthropologist in Arizona enhances environmental science using local narratives

Revolutionizing Greenhouse Growing, Ireland’s Materials Science Strategy, Voyager 1 Repaired from Billions of Miles Away

Light Science Technologies win grant to develop sensors for greenhouse growing. Amber urges Ireland to focus more on materials science. Scientists repair NASA's Voyager 1 from billions of miles away. Plus, the science of how social media affects youth.Sources:https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9620507/uk-light-science-technologies-win-grant-to-develop-sensors-to-improve-greenhouse-growing-capabilities/https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/amber-advanced-materials-science-strategy-irelandhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/scientists-repair-nasas-voyager-1-from-billions-of-miles-away/https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/youth-social-media-2024Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) UK: Light Science Technologies win grant to develop sensors to improve greenhouse growing capabilities(00:04:07) Amber urges Ireland to focus more on materials science(00:07:09) Scientists repair NASA's Voyager 1 from billions of miles away(00:10:24) Potential risks of content, features, and functions: The science of how social media affects youth

Mysterious ’Rule of Four’ Baffles Scientists, Irwin Sibling Rivalry Leads to Snail Discovery

Scientists discover a curious repeating pattern in materials and name it the 'rule of four'. Sibling rivalry takes an unexpected turn with the discovery of a new snail species named after Robert Irwin. Plus, scientists confirm the composition of the Moon's inner core and the University of Mississippi's common read explores the 'Science of Getting Happier'. Join us as we delve into these fascinating scientific discoveries and their implications.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/most-materials-seem-to-obey-a-rule-of-four-and-scientists-are-utterly-stumpedhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-23/robert-irwin-snail-species-named-science-qld/103757244https://www.sciencealert.com/its-official-scientists-finally-confirmed-whats-inside-the-moonhttps://thedmonline.com/ums-2024-common-read-delves-into-the-science-of-getting-happier/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Most Materials Seem to Obey a 'Rule of Four' And Scientists Are Utterly Stumped(00:03:35) Irwin sibling rivalry comes out of shell after scientists' snail discoveries(00:05:57) It's Official: Scientists Finally Confirmed What's Inside The Moon(00:09:17) UM’s 2024 common read delves into the ‘Science of Getting Happier’

Climate Cardinals Expands Translation Efforts, Breakthrough in X-ray Science, Debunking Organic Food Myths, and Honeywell Funds Deep Science Start-ups

Climate Cardinals plans to double its science translation efforts with new Google backing. Scientists achieve the world's first X-ray of a single atom. A Harvard professor debunks organic produce myths. Honeywell India boosts innovation by funding deep science start-ups through a partnership with IISc. These stories highlight the power of youth-led organizations, cutting-edge advancements in X-ray science, reevaluating our understanding of organic foods, and the impact of collaboration and innovation in driving positive change.Sources:https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkart/2024/04/22/climate-cardinals-plans-to-double-its-science-translation-efforts-with-new-google-backing/https://www.iflscience.com/the-worlds-first-x-ray-of-a-single-atom-73900https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2024/04/22/viewpoint-if-we-follow-science-organic-food-loses-its-apparent-advantages-harvard-professor-debunks-organic-produce-myths/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/honeywell-india-boosts-innovation-by-funding-deep-science-start-ups-through-partnership-with-iisc/article68088805.eceOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Climate Cardinals Plans To Double Its Science Translation Efforts With New Google Backing(00:04:32) The World's First X-Ray Of A Single Atom(00:06:44) Viewpoint: ‘If we follow science, organic food loses its apparent advantages’ — Harvard professor debunks organic produce myths(00:08:51) Honeywell India boosts innovation by funding deep science start-ups through partnership with IISc

Science to Improve Marathon Performance, Earth and Jupiter as Cosmic Laboratories, Breakthrough in Optical Quantum Detection, Link Between Sleep and Diabetes Risk

Discover how science can help marathon runners avoid hitting the wall. Explore the potential of Earth and Jupiter as 'laboratories' to unlock cosmic mysteries. Learn about the groundbreaking optical quantum detection research. Understand the link between sleep duration and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.Sources:https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/athletics/london-marathon-fuel-hydration-cramps-sweat-test-b2532119.htmlhttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3259672/could-planets-earth-and-jupiter-be-used-laboratories-help-unlock-cosmic-mysterieshttps://scitechdaily.com/light-waves-like-never-before-scientists-unveil-groundbreaking-optical-quantum-detection/https://www.wionews.com/science/scientists-identify-how-less-sleep-raises-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-713463Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) How science can help marathon runners avoid hitting the wall(00:03:01) Could Earth and Jupiter be used as ‘laboratories’ to help unlock cosmic mysteries?(00:05:49) Light Waves Like Never Before: Scientists Unveil Groundbreaking Optical Quantum Detection(00:08:00) Scientists identify how less sleep raises risk of type-2 diabetes

Texas Science Olympiad Competition Showcases Student Skills, Body Shape and Colorectal Cancer Risk Revealed

Students show off their skills at the Texas Science Olympiad Competition. Scientists reveal the connection between body shape and colorectal cancer risk. Plus, a groundbreaking discovery in cosmology and the sinking cities putting China's urban population at risk.Sources:https://www.kbtx.com/2024/04/20/students-show-off-skills-texas-science-olympiad-competition-challenges/https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-reveal-body-shape-risk-colorectal-cancer-1891819https://phys.org/news/2024-04-scientists-cosmological-galaxy-surveys.htmlhttps://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/half-of-chinas-cities-are-sinking-putting-most-of-the-countrys-urban-population-at-riskOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Students show off skills Texas Science Olympiad Competition challenges(00:03:29) Scientists reveal if your body shape puts you at risk of colorectal cancer(00:06:17) Scientists discover new way to extract cosmological information from galaxy surveys(00:09:26) Half of China's cities are sinking, putting most of the country's urban population at risk