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"excerpt": "In 2022, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry went to Dr. Carolyn Bertozzi of Stanford University, Dr. Morten Meldal of the University of Copenhagen, and Dr. K. Barry Sharpless of the Scripps Research Institute “for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.” In “click chemistry,” molecular building blocks snap together quickly and efficiently to let chemists build more complicated molecules. But bioorthogonal chemistry takes that work one step further, allowing the technique to be used within living organisms without damaging cells.\n“When someone is thinking outside the box, or in a very different way, we like to think of that as orthogonal thinking,” Bertozzi explained. “So biorthogonal means not interacting with biology. Totally separate from biology.” Her research began with an interest in developing ways to see specific sugar molecules on the surface of cells. But it has developed into an approach that can be used for advanced drug delivery in fields such as chemotherapy.\nAs part of Science Friday’s 33rd anniversary show, we’re revisiting our listeners’ favorite stories, including this one. In 2022, Bertozzi joined Ira Flatow for a wide-ranging conversation about her research, chemistry education, her early music career, and the importance of diversity in the field of chemistry.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Just in time for Thanksgiving, a potato researcher explains potato varieties, potato nutrition, and some tubular tuber facts. And, irregular, fatty marbling gives meat a unique texture. Recreating that in plant-based products isn’t easy.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>A Horn Of Potato Plenty\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The potato is a versatile vegetable—baked, roasted, fried, mashed—it can bring something to just about any menu. But, how exactly do these tasty tubers end up on our tables? We’ll give you a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/thanksgiving-food-potato-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">crash course in potato science\u003c/a>, including how potatoes are grown (hint: not from seeds!) and what scientists look for when they develop \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/thanksgiving-food-potato-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">new potato varieties\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri producer Kathleen Davis talks with Dr. Rhett Spear, assistant professor in the Plant Sciences Department at the University of Idaho. \u003c/p>\u003ch2>Adding Marbling To Fake Meat For That Extra-Realistic Bite\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Plant-based meat products have evolved over the past few decades. You can find them in many forms, like sausages, deli meats, and faux chicken nuggets. During the holiday season, no plant-based meat is more famous than the Tofurky Roast, a round imitation turkey.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Despite \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/plant-based-meat-marbling-texture/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">improvements in flavor\u003c/a> for plant-based meat products, there are still lots of challenges to getting fake meats to mimic their real counterparts. One tough one is textural: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/plant-based-meat-marbling-texture/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">instilling a marbling effect\u003c/a>. This is the effect of irregular fat deposits, which occur naturally in animal meat.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Plant-based meat has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/plant-based-meat-marbling-texture/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">uniform texture by design\u003c/a>. Because each product is processed to be a certain way, the randomness and irregularity of fat pockets is taken out of the equation. But some food scientists are working on adding more of this meaty texture to plant-based meat.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Joining guest host Kathleen Davis to discuss the challenges and possibilities for the next stage of plant-based meat is Dr. David Julian McClements, distinguished professor in food science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-22-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Just in time for Thanksgiving, a potato researcher explains potato varieties, potato nutrition, and some tubular tuber facts. And, irregular, fatty marbling gives meat a unique texture. Recreating that in plant-based products isn’t easy.\nA Horn Of Potato Plenty\nThe potato is a versatile vegetable—baked, roasted, fried, mashed—it can bring something to just about any menu. But, how exactly do these tasty tubers end up on our tables? We’ll give you a crash course in potato science, including how potatoes are grown (hint: not from seeds!) and what scientists look for when they develop new potato varieties.\nSciFri producer Kathleen Davis talks with Dr. Rhett Spear, assistant professor in the Plant Sciences Department at the University of Idaho. \nAdding Marbling To Fake Meat For That Extra-Realistic Bite\nPlant-based meat products have evolved over the past few decades. You can find them in many forms, like sausages, deli meats, and faux chicken nuggets. During the holiday season, no plant-based meat is more famous than the Tofurky Roast, a round imitation turkey.\nDespite improvements in flavor for plant-based meat products, there are still lots of challenges to getting fake meats to mimic their real counterparts. One tough one is textural: instilling a marbling effect. This is the effect of irregular fat deposits, which occur naturally in animal meat.\nPlant-based meat has a uniform texture by design. Because each product is processed to be a certain way, the randomness and irregularity of fat pockets is taken out of the equation. But some food scientists are working on adding more of this meaty texture to plant-based meat.\nJoining guest host Kathleen Davis to discuss the challenges and possibilities for the next stage of plant-based meat is Dr. David Julian McClements, distinguished professor in food science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>We recently asked our listeners which dubious health claims they’ve been seeing in their social media feeds or being circulated by friends and family. Unsurprisingly, we received a ton of questions about \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/nutrition-misinformation-health-claims/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">nutrition\u003c/a>, including: Is seed oil bad for you? Does apple cider vinegar really lower blood sugar? What is the difference between processed and ultraprocessed foods? \u003c/p>\u003cp>To answer those questions and more, SciFri producer Kathleen Davis talks with RDN Jessica Clifford, a nutrition specialist at Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University. \u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-22-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Fifty-three days after Hurricane Helene, residents of Asheville can safely drink their tap water without boiling it. Why did it take so long? And, tribes’ historic lands on the Gulf Coast are being lost to the sea. To slow it down, one tribe has turned to oyster shells.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>The Struggle To Restore Drinking Water After Hurricane Helene\u003c/h2>\u003cp>When Hurricane Helene barrelled through the southeastern US in September, it dumped an estimated 40 trillion gallons of water on the region. That resulted in immense flooding that destroyed roads, buildings, power lines, and other infrastructure.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And it also impacted \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/asheville-potable-water-hurricane-helene/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the region’s potable water supply\u003c/a>. For weeks, residents in Asheville, North Carolina, didn’t have access to clean drinking water because the extensive flooding washed large amounts of sediment into the local reservoir. As of Monday, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/asheville-potable-water-hurricane-helene/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">limited access to potable water was restored\u003c/a>, marking the first time in 53 days that local residents didn’t have to boil tap water to drink it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Before that access was restored, we heard from listeners Sarah and Alison in Asheville who had their own questions about the water quality in their city, and the science behind sediment issues in a local reservoir.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host and SciFri producer Kathleen Davis is joined by Dr. Sarah Ledford, associate professor of geosciences at Georgia State University, to figure out \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/asheville-potable-water-hurricane-helene/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">why it can take so long for cities to clean their potable water\u003c/a> after a storm like this and what other regions expect from the aftermath of future extreme weather.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Using Oyster Shell Reefs To Counter Sea Level Rise In Louisiana\u003c/h2>\u003cp>On a hot Friday morning, the sun beat down on volunteers gathered at the edge of the water in southern Plaquemines Parish. They passed heavy sacks of oyster shells to each other down a line. The volunteers loaded the shells onto boats to use them for building \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oyster-shell-reefs-to-counter-sea-level-rise-louisiana/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">an oyster reef to help slow land loss\u003c/a> in Grand Bayou Indian Village.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“The oyster reef is a living thing. Baby oysters are going to attach to it. It’s going to grow. It’s going to become bigger,” said James Karst with the Coalition for Coastal Louisiana, the organization that built the reef. “But when the sea level rises, because oysters are growing on it, it will grow vertically as well, so it will continue to add protection.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Louisiana’s land loss is an \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oyster-shell-reefs-to-counter-sea-level-rise-louisiana/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">existential crisis for many of the tribes\u003c/a> who live along the coast. Grand Bayou Indian Village, a small community, home to the Atakapa-Ishak/Chawasha tribe, is watching its lands wash away. Nearly 1,000 people lived in the village in the 1940s, but now there are only about a dozen homes raised on stilts right along the edge of the bayou. Boats are the only way to get around.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“You can look at the GPS and it will indicate a different color for where land is,” said Karst. “You’ll be looking at this on the screen, then you’ll look up and there is no land there. It’s just open water.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Volunteers built the reef by stacking bags of recycled oyster shells in the water, up and down the shoreline. The shells came from restaurants in New Orleans. The coalition recently expanded its oyster recycling services to Baton Rouge.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oyster-shell-reefs-to-counter-sea-level-rise-louisiana/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-22-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Fifty-three days after Hurricane Helene, residents of Asheville can safely drink their tap water without boiling it. Why did it take so long? And, tribes’ historic lands on the Gulf Coast are being lost to the sea. To slow it down, one tribe has turned to oyster shells.\nThe Struggle To Restore Drinking Water After Hurricane Helene\nWhen Hurricane Helene barrelled through the southeastern US in September, it dumped an estimated 40 trillion gallons of water on the region. That resulted in immense flooding that destroyed roads, buildings, power lines, and other infrastructure.\nAnd it also impacted the region’s potable water supply. For weeks, residents in Asheville, North Carolina, didn’t have access to clean drinking water because the extensive flooding washed large amounts of sediment into the local reservoir. As of Monday, limited access to potable water was restored, marking the first time in 53 days that local residents didn’t have to boil tap water to drink it.\nBefore that access was restored, we heard from listeners Sarah and Alison in Asheville who had their own questions about the water quality in their city, and the science behind sediment issues in a local reservoir.\nGuest host and SciFri producer Kathleen Davis is joined by Dr. Sarah Ledford, associate professor of geosciences at Georgia State University, to figure out why it can take so long for cities to clean their potable water after a storm like this and what other regions expect from the aftermath of future extreme weather.\nUsing Oyster Shell Reefs To Counter Sea Level Rise In Louisiana\nOn a hot Friday morning, the sun beat down on volunteers gathered at the edge of the water in southern Plaquemines Parish. They passed heavy sacks of oyster shells to each other down a line. The volunteers loaded the shells onto boats to use them for building an oyster reef to help slow land loss in Grand Bayou Indian Village.\n“The oyster reef is a living thing. Baby oysters are going to attach to it. It’s going to grow. It’s going to become bigger,” said James Karst with the Coalition for Coastal Louisiana, the organization that built the reef. “But when the sea level rises, because oysters are growing on it, it will grow vertically as well, so it will continue to add protection.”\nLouisiana’s land loss is an existential crisis for many of the tribes who live along the coast. Grand Bayou Indian Village, a small community, home to the Atakapa-Ishak/Chawasha tribe, is watching its lands wash away. Nearly 1,000 people lived in the village in the 1940s, but now there are only about a dozen homes raised on stilts right along the edge of the bayou. Boats are the only way to get around.\n“You can look at the GPS and it will indicate a different color for where land is,” said Karst. “You’ll be looking at this on the screen, then you’ll look up and there is no land there. It’s just open water.”\nVolunteers built the reef by stacking bags of recycled oyster shells in the water, up and down the shoreline. The shells came from restaurants in New Orleans. The coalition recently expanded its oyster recycling services to Baton Rouge.\nRead the full story at sciencefriday.com.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Fifty-three days after Hurricane Helene, residents of Asheville can safely drink their tap water without boiling it. Why did it take so long? And, tribes’ historic lands on the Gulf Coast are being lost to the sea. To slow it down, one tribe has turned to oyster shells.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>The Struggle To Restore Drinking Water After Hurricane Helene\u003c/h2>\u003cp>When Hurricane Helene barrelled through the southeastern US in September, it dumped an estimated 40 trillion gallons of water on the region. That resulted in immense flooding that destroyed roads, buildings, power lines, and other infrastructure.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And it also impacted \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/asheville-potable-water-hurricane-helene/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the region’s potable water supply\u003c/a>. For weeks, residents in Asheville, North Carolina, didn’t have access to clean drinking water because the extensive flooding washed large amounts of sediment into the local reservoir. As of Monday, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/asheville-potable-water-hurricane-helene/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">limited access to potable water was restored\u003c/a>, marking the first time in 53 days that local residents didn’t have to boil tap water to drink it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Before that access was restored, we heard from listeners Sarah and Alison in Asheville who had their own questions about the water quality in their city, and the science behind sediment issues in a local reservoir.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host and SciFri producer Kathleen Davis is joined by Dr. Sarah Ledford, associate professor of geosciences at Georgia State University, to figure out \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/asheville-potable-water-hurricane-helene/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">why it can take so long for cities to clean their potable water\u003c/a> after a storm like this and what other regions expect from the aftermath of future extreme weather.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Using Oyster Shell Reefs To Counter Sea Level Rise In Louisiana\u003c/h2>\u003cp>On a hot Friday morning, the sun beat down on volunteers gathered at the edge of the water in southern Plaquemines Parish. They passed heavy sacks of oyster shells to each other down a line. The volunteers loaded the shells onto boats to use them for building \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oyster-shell-reefs-to-counter-sea-level-rise-louisiana/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">an oyster reef to help slow land loss\u003c/a> in Grand Bayou Indian Village.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“The oyster reef is a living thing. Baby oysters are going to attach to it. It’s going to grow. 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Boats are the only way to get around.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“You can look at the GPS and it will indicate a different color for where land is,” said Karst. “You’ll be looking at this on the screen, then you’ll look up and there is no land there. It’s just open water.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Volunteers built the reef by stacking bags of recycled oyster shells in the water, up and down the shoreline. The shells came from restaurants in New Orleans. The coalition recently expanded its oyster recycling services to Baton Rouge.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oyster-shell-reefs-to-counter-sea-level-rise-louisiana/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-22-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>On November 24, 1974—50 years ago this November—a pair of paleoanthropologists made the discovery of a lifetime: a set of 47 bones, hidden in the dusty, rocky hills of a fossil site in Hadar, Ethiopia. The skeleton belonged to a 3.2 million year old hominin, which came to be nicknamed \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lucy-human-ancestor-50-anniversary/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Lucy.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>She marked the very first specimen of \u003ci>Australopithecus afarensis\u003c/i>—a species of early hominins that were very likely our own ancestors. Lucy might be the most famous fossil in the world, and she’s transformed our understanding of human evolution.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri’s Kathleen Davis looks back at 50 years of Lucy with the people who know her best: Dr. Donald Johanson, founding director of the Institute of Human Origins at Arizona State University and the paleo legend who discovered her, as well as Dr. Zeray Alemseged, paleoanthropologist at the University of Chicago who discovered \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lucy-human-ancestor-50-anniversary/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">“Lucy’s baby.”\u003c/a> They discuss what Lucy has taught us in the last 50 years, why she remains a scientific icon, and how understanding our ancestral origins helps us understand humanity.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-22-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>On November 24, 1974—50 years ago this November—a pair of paleoanthropologists made the discovery of a lifetime: a set of 47 bones, hidden in the dusty, rocky hills of a fossil site in Hadar, Ethiopia. The skeleton belonged to a 3.2 million year old hominin, which came to be nicknamed \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lucy-human-ancestor-50-anniversary/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Lucy.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>She marked the very first specimen of \u003ci>Australopithecus afarensis\u003c/i>—a species of early hominins that were very likely our own ancestors. Lucy might be the most famous fossil in the world, and she’s transformed our understanding of human evolution.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri’s Kathleen Davis looks back at 50 years of Lucy with the people who know her best: Dr. Donald Johanson, founding director of the Institute of Human Origins at Arizona State University and the paleo legend who discovered her, as well as Dr. Zeray Alemseged, paleoanthropologist at the University of Chicago who discovered \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lucy-human-ancestor-50-anniversary/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">“Lucy’s baby.”\u003c/a> They discuss what Lucy has taught us in the last 50 years, why she remains a scientific icon, and how understanding our ancestral origins helps us understand humanity.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-22-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>This was the sixth test launch of the Starship vehicle, which could eventually carry humans and cargo to the moon. It was extremely loud. Also, divers have recovered seeds of a long-lost rye variety from a 146-year-old shipwreck in Lake Huron. Scientists hope to bring it back to life.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>SpaceX’s Starship Completes In-Orbit Engine Test\u003c/h2>\u003cp>On Tuesday, the rocket company SpaceX conducted another test flight of its Starship spacecraft. In the uncrewed mission, the sixth test of the system, the company was seeking to test its ability to restart the Starship engines while in orbit, a function that’s necessary for in-space maneuvering. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/spacex-starship-test-loud-noise/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">The rocket did launch successfully\u003c/a>, and the engine test worked. However, at the last minute the company elected not to try to repeat an October maneuver in which it caught a returning SuperHeavy rocket booster at the launch tower, citing safety concerns.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri’s Charles Bergquist joins guest host Kathleen Davis to talk about the launch, and related research into the tremendous sound created by the system’s launch and reentry. They also discuss other stories from the week in science, including the discovery of a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/spacex-starship-test-loud-noise/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">saber-toothed kitten\u003c/a> in Siberian permafrost, efforts to use light to help destroy \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/spacex-starship-test-loud-noise/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">PFAS chemicals\u003c/a>, a company using \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/spacex-starship-test-loud-noise/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Pokemon Go game data\u003c/a> to train an AI, and more.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Michigan-Based Team To Resuscitate Shipwrecked Rye Seeds\u003c/h2>\u003cp>In 1878, a wooden schooner named the James R. Bentley set sail from Chicago to Buffalo, New York. But strong winds and rough waters damaged the ship, and it sank to the bottom of Lake Huron. The crew was saved, but the ship’s cargo—a large shipment of rye—sank with it. In the years since the shipwreck, that particular \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lake-huron-shipwreck-rye-variety/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">variety of rye\u003c/a> has faded out of existence.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Now, almost 150 years later, a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lake-huron-shipwreck-rye-variety/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Michigan-based team\u003c/a> is trying to bring the long-lost rye back to life. They dove to the shipwreck, retrieved a tube full of seeds, and are planning to use gene technology to recreate the rye variety. Their goal is to encourage farmers to grow it, so that distillers can use it to make whiskey.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri producer Kathleen Davis talks with Dr. Eric Olson, professor of wheat breeding and genetics at Michigan State University, and Chad Munger, founder and CEO of Mammoth Distilling.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-22-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "This was the sixth test launch of the Starship vehicle, which could eventually carry humans and cargo to the moon. It was extremely loud. Also, divers have recovered seeds of a long-lost rye variety from a 146-year-old shipwreck in Lake Huron. Scientists hope to bring it back to life.\nSpaceX’s Starship Completes In-Orbit Engine Test\nOn Tuesday, the rocket company SpaceX conducted another test flight of its Starship spacecraft. In the uncrewed mission, the sixth test of the system, the company was seeking to test its ability to restart the Starship engines while in orbit, a function that’s necessary for in-space maneuvering. The rocket did launch successfully, and the engine test worked. However, at the last minute the company elected not to try to repeat an October maneuver in which it caught a returning SuperHeavy rocket booster at the launch tower, citing safety concerns.\nSciFri’s Charles Bergquist joins guest host Kathleen Davis to talk about the launch, and related research into the tremendous sound created by the system’s launch and reentry. They also discuss other stories from the week in science, including the discovery of a saber-toothed kitten in Siberian permafrost, efforts to use light to help destroy PFAS chemicals, a company using Pokemon Go game data to train an AI, and more.\nMichigan-Based Team To Resuscitate Shipwrecked Rye Seeds\nIn 1878, a wooden schooner named the James R. Bentley set sail from Chicago to Buffalo, New York. But strong winds and rough waters damaged the ship, and it sank to the bottom of Lake Huron. The crew was saved, but the ship’s cargo—a large shipment of rye—sank with it. In the years since the shipwreck, that particular variety of rye has faded out of existence.\nNow, almost 150 years later, a Michigan-based team is trying to bring the long-lost rye back to life. They dove to the shipwreck, retrieved a tube full of seeds, and are planning to use gene technology to recreate the rye variety. Their goal is to encourage farmers to grow it, so that distillers can use it to make whiskey.\nSciFri producer Kathleen Davis talks with Dr. Eric Olson, professor of wheat breeding and genetics at Michigan State University, and Chad Munger, founder and CEO of Mammoth Distilling.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>What’s the secret to making a fluffy omelet or the perfect pie dough? In this interview from 2012, Jack Bishop, now senior content advisor at America’s Test Kitchen, debunks cooking myths and highlights some of the surprising finds from the show’s cookbook, \u003ci>The Science of Good Cooking\u003c/i>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bishop tells us that water is one of the key parts of the perfect pie crust. You need it to roll out the dough, but it also forms gluten which makes the dough chewy. So, how can your pie dough be both soft and easy to handle? Use science—and a little bit of vodka.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>It sounds like something from an advertisement for bathroom cleaner: Researchers found over 600 different viruses, most of which are new to science, in samples taken from showerheads and toothbrushes. The viruses, however, are unlikely to affect humans. They are bacteriophages, a type of virus that preys on bacteria. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/toothbrush-bacteriophages/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">expedition into bathroom biodiversity\u003c/a> was recently published in the journal\u003ci> Frontiers in Microbiomes.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Around a hundred years ago in the former Soviet Union, there were \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/toothbrush-bacteriophages/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">major efforts\u003c/a> to develop bacteriophages for medical use. The approach really didn’t catch on in Western countries, overshadowed there by the rise of conventional antibiotics like penicillin. But with some diseases developing resistance to those conventional antibiotics, there’s been \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/toothbrush-bacteriophages/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">increased interest in phages\u003c/a> as part of an antibacterial toolkit.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Erica Hartmann, an associate professor in the department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, joins Ira to talk about what researchers found when they took a close look at a collection of bathroom samples, and how phage research has advanced in recent years.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-15-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "It sounds like something from an advertisement for bathroom cleaner: Researchers found over 600 different viruses, most of which are new to science, in samples taken from showerheads and toothbrushes. The viruses, however, are unlikely to affect humans. They are bacteriophages, a type of virus that preys on bacteria. The expedition into bathroom biodiversity was recently published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiomes.\nAround a hundred years ago in the former Soviet Union, there were major efforts to develop bacteriophages for medical use. The approach really didn’t catch on in Western countries, overshadowed there by the rise of conventional antibiotics like penicillin. But with some diseases developing resistance to those conventional antibiotics, there’s been increased interest in phages as part of an antibacterial toolkit.\nDr. Erica Hartmann, an associate professor in the department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, joins Ira to talk about what researchers found when they took a close look at a collection of bathroom samples, and how phage research has advanced in recent years.\nTranscript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>It sounds like something from an advertisement for bathroom cleaner: Researchers found over 600 different viruses, most of which are new to science, in samples taken from showerheads and toothbrushes. The viruses, however, are unlikely to affect humans. They are bacteriophages, a type of virus that preys on bacteria. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/toothbrush-bacteriophages/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">expedition into bathroom biodiversity\u003c/a> was recently published in the journal\u003ci> Frontiers in Microbiomes.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Around a hundred years ago in the former Soviet Union, there were \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/toothbrush-bacteriophages/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">major efforts\u003c/a> to develop bacteriophages for medical use. The approach really didn’t catch on in Western countries, overshadowed there by the rise of conventional antibiotics like penicillin. But with some diseases developing resistance to those conventional antibiotics, there’s been \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/toothbrush-bacteriophages/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">increased interest in phages\u003c/a> as part of an antibacterial toolkit.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Erica Hartmann, an associate professor in the department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, joins Ira to talk about what researchers found when they took a close look at a collection of bathroom samples, and how phage research has advanced in recent years.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-15-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"title": "Managing Invasive Plants And Ticks Together | Clue Into The Evolution Of The Bird Brain",
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"content": "\u003cp>Researchers are connecting two ecological problems in the Northeast in hopes of reducing the risk of tick-borne illnesses. Also, a “one-of-a-kind” fossil of Navaornis hestiae helps fill a giant gap in scientists’ understanding of how bird brains evolved.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Managing Some Invasive Plants Might Reduce Blacklegged Ticks\u003c/h2>\u003cp>In much of the eastern US, October and November usher in an autumn peak of the blacklegged tick season.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For years, researchers have noticed that these ticks, also called deer ticks, are more abundant on certain invasive plant species, like Japanese barberry, that create dense thickets in the forest understory. \u003c/p>\u003cp>Now, a group of scientists in Vermont and Maine is investigating how managing these plants might decrease the number of blacklegged ticks—and the risk of people developing tick-borne illnesses, like Lyme disease and Babesiosis. After getting a $1.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation, they’re hoping to come up with guidance for landowners.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Read the rest at \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/invasive-plants-blacklegged-ticks-vermont/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Ancient Bird Fossil Offers Clues Into How Bird Brains Evolved\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Archaeopteryx is the earliest bird-like dinosaur that we know of. It lived 150 million years ago, but researchers don’t know much about how the bird brain evolved from then to now.\u003c/p>\u003cp>An \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/bird-brain-fossil-evolution/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">80 million-year-old bird\u003c/a> from the Mesozoic Era is now helping fill in the blanks. It’s called Navaornis hestiae. Researchers uncovered a fossil of this species, which was previously unknown to science, in Brazil in 2016. That specimen has a remarkably well-preserved skull, which a team of paleontologists used to digitally reconstruct the bird’s brain. The researchers recently \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/bird-brain-fossil-evolution/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">reported their findings\u003c/a> in the journal Nature.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira talks with a lead author of the study, Dr. Luis Chiappe, a paleontologist and curator at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County in California.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-15-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Despite advances in scientific research, the stomach remains a subject of mystery and intrigue. After all, it’s nearly impossible to ignore its gurgles and growls. Some \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/rumbles-history-of-the-gut-book/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">cultural understanding of the gut has changed\u003c/a> too—from an unruly being that must be fed and placated, to a garden ecosystem that is to be nourished in order to flourish.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And if you’re a frequent listener of Science Friday, you’re familiar with the gut’s microbiome—the constellation of trillions of microbes thriving in our bodies. And that the stomach has some of the same neuroreceptors as the brain, which has earned it the nickname of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/rumbles-history-of-the-gut-book/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the “second brain.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira talks with Dr. Elsa Richardson, author of \u003ci>Rumbles: A Curious History of the Gut\u003c/i> and co-director of the Centre for the Social History of Health and Healthcare at University of Strathclyde in Scotland. They discuss the changing cultural and scientific understanding of the gut, including the discovery of the enteric nervous system and Victorian-era physician Sir William Arbuthnot Lane’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/rumbles-history-of-the-gut-book/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">obsession with curing constipation\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-15-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Despite advances in scientific research, the stomach remains a subject of mystery and intrigue. After all, it’s nearly impossible to ignore its gurgles and growls. Some cultural understanding of the gut has changed too—from an unruly being that must be fed and placated, to a garden ecosystem that is to be nourished in order to flourish.\nAnd if you’re a frequent listener of Science Friday, you’re familiar with the gut’s microbiome—the constellation of trillions of microbes thriving in our bodies. And that the stomach has some of the same neuroreceptors as the brain, which has earned it the nickname of the “second brain.”\nIra talks with Dr. Elsa Richardson, author of Rumbles: A Curious History of the Gut and co-director of the Centre for the Social History of Health and Healthcare at University of Strathclyde in Scotland. They discuss the changing cultural and scientific understanding of the gut, including the discovery of the enteric nervous system and Victorian-era physician Sir William Arbuthnot Lane’s obsession with curing constipation.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Despite advances in scientific research, the stomach remains a subject of mystery and intrigue. After all, it’s nearly impossible to ignore its gurgles and growls. Some \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/rumbles-history-of-the-gut-book/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">cultural understanding of the gut has changed\u003c/a> too—from an unruly being that must be fed and placated, to a garden ecosystem that is to be nourished in order to flourish.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And if you’re a frequent listener of Science Friday, you’re familiar with the gut’s microbiome—the constellation of trillions of microbes thriving in our bodies. And that the stomach has some of the same neuroreceptors as the brain, which has earned it the nickname of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/rumbles-history-of-the-gut-book/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the “second brain.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira talks with Dr. Elsa Richardson, author of \u003ci>Rumbles: A Curious History of the Gut\u003c/i> and co-director of the Centre for the Social History of Health and Healthcare at University of Strathclyde in Scotland. They discuss the changing cultural and scientific understanding of the gut, including the discovery of the enteric nervous system and Victorian-era physician Sir William Arbuthnot Lane’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/rumbles-history-of-the-gut-book/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">obsession with curing constipation\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-15-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"title": "At COP29, The World’s Top Polluters Are No-Shows | Walking Pneumonia Is Spiking",
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"content": "\u003cp>Leaders from the top-polluting countries, like the US and China, aren’t showing up to the UN’s big climate conference in Azerbaijan. And, walking pneumonia typically affects school-age kids, but the CDC reports a rise in cases in children aged 2-4.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>At COP29, The World’s Top Polluters Are No-Shows\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The United Nations’ annual international climate conference, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cop29-top-polluters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">COP29, got underway this week\u003c/a> in Baku, Azerbaijan. Leaders from around the world come together at this conference to hammer out deals between nations to lower emissions and coordinate climate change-related financial efforts.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And a big focus this year was to negotiate a deal for wealthier countries to financially \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cop29-top-polluters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">compensate developing nations\u003c/a> who’ve experienced climate-change related damage. The only problem is that world leaders from the top-polluting countries, like the US and China, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cop29-top-polluters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">aren’t even showing up\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira Flatow is joined by Umair Irfan, senior correspondent at \u003ci>Vox\u003c/i>, to catch up on this and other science stories of the week, including new data on rising alcohol consumption, why Voyager 2 got an inaccurate snapshot of Uranus in the 1980s, and why the world’s largest organism might also be its oldest.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Walking Pneumonia Is Spiking. Here’s How To Stay Safe\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out a report outlining a significant spike in \u003ci>Mycoplasma pneumoniae\u003c/i> infections, better known as \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/walking-pneumonia-spike-safety-tips/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">walking pneumonia\u003c/a>. This respiratory illness is caused by bacteria spread through respiratory droplets, and symptoms usually mimic the common cold. It’s pretty common, with about 2 million infections happening each year, mostly in school-age kids. This year’s spike, which started in the spring, is a little different: There’s been a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/walking-pneumonia-spike-safety-tips/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">significant increase in kids aged 2 to 4\u003c/a> and it is now the new leading cause of pneumonia for that group.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Preeti Sharma, pediatric pulmonologist at Children’s Heath in Dallas, knows what it’s like to have a child with mycoplasma pneumonia. Her daughter came home with the illness in the spring. What she thought was a typical cold turned into \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/walking-pneumonia-spike-safety-tips/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a deep and lingering cough\u003c/a>: a telltale sign of walking pneumonia.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Sharma, who is also an associate professor at UT Southwestern, joins Ira Flatow to discuss this year’s Mycoplasma pneumoniae spike, the best treatments, and how to keep your family healthy this holiday season. \u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-15-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Leaders from the top-polluting countries, like the US and China, aren’t showing up to the UN’s big climate conference in Azerbaijan. And, walking pneumonia typically affects school-age kids, but the CDC reports a rise in cases in children aged 2-4.\nAt COP29, The World’s Top Polluters Are No-Shows\nThe United Nations’ annual international climate conference, COP29, got underway this week in Baku, Azerbaijan. Leaders from around the world come together at this conference to hammer out deals between nations to lower emissions and coordinate climate change-related financial efforts.\nAnd a big focus this year was to negotiate a deal for wealthier countries to financially compensate developing nations who’ve experienced climate-change related damage. The only problem is that world leaders from the top-polluting countries, like the US and China, aren’t even showing up.\nIra Flatow is joined by Umair Irfan, senior correspondent at Vox, to catch up on this and other science stories of the week, including new data on rising alcohol consumption, why Voyager 2 got an inaccurate snapshot of Uranus in the 1980s, and why the world’s largest organism might also be its oldest.\nWalking Pneumonia Is Spiking. Here’s How To Stay Safe\nLast month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out a report outlining a significant spike in Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections, better known as walking pneumonia. This respiratory illness is caused by bacteria spread through respiratory droplets, and symptoms usually mimic the common cold. It’s pretty common, with about 2 million infections happening each year, mostly in school-age kids. This year’s spike, which started in the spring, is a little different: There’s been a significant increase in kids aged 2 to 4 and it is now the new leading cause of pneumonia for that group.\nDr. Preeti Sharma, pediatric pulmonologist at Children’s Heath in Dallas, knows what it’s like to have a child with mycoplasma pneumonia. Her daughter came home with the illness in the spring. What she thought was a typical cold turned into a deep and lingering cough: a telltale sign of walking pneumonia.\nDr. Sharma, who is also an associate professor at UT Southwestern, joins Ira Flatow to discuss this year’s Mycoplasma pneumoniae spike, the best treatments, and how to keep your family healthy this holiday season. \nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Leaders from the top-polluting countries, like the US and China, aren’t showing up to the UN’s big climate conference in Azerbaijan. And, walking pneumonia typically affects school-age kids, but the CDC reports a rise in cases in children aged 2-4.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>At COP29, The World’s Top Polluters Are No-Shows\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The United Nations’ annual international climate conference, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cop29-top-polluters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">COP29, got underway this week\u003c/a> in Baku, Azerbaijan. Leaders from around the world come together at this conference to hammer out deals between nations to lower emissions and coordinate climate change-related financial efforts.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And a big focus this year was to negotiate a deal for wealthier countries to financially \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cop29-top-polluters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">compensate developing nations\u003c/a> who’ve experienced climate-change related damage. The only problem is that world leaders from the top-polluting countries, like the US and China, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cop29-top-polluters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">aren’t even showing up\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira Flatow is joined by Umair Irfan, senior correspondent at \u003ci>Vox\u003c/i>, to catch up on this and other science stories of the week, including new data on rising alcohol consumption, why Voyager 2 got an inaccurate snapshot of Uranus in the 1980s, and why the world’s largest organism might also be its oldest.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Walking Pneumonia Is Spiking. Here’s How To Stay Safe\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention put out a report outlining a significant spike in \u003ci>Mycoplasma pneumoniae\u003c/i> infections, better known as \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/walking-pneumonia-spike-safety-tips/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">walking pneumonia\u003c/a>. This respiratory illness is caused by bacteria spread through respiratory droplets, and symptoms usually mimic the common cold. It’s pretty common, with about 2 million infections happening each year, mostly in school-age kids. This year’s spike, which started in the spring, is a little different: There’s been a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/walking-pneumonia-spike-safety-tips/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">significant increase in kids aged 2 to 4\u003c/a> and it is now the new leading cause of pneumonia for that group.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Preeti Sharma, pediatric pulmonologist at Children’s Heath in Dallas, knows what it’s like to have a child with mycoplasma pneumonia. Her daughter came home with the illness in the spring. What she thought was a typical cold turned into \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/walking-pneumonia-spike-safety-tips/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a deep and lingering cough\u003c/a>: a telltale sign of walking pneumonia.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Sharma, who is also an associate professor at UT Southwestern, joins Ira Flatow to discuss this year’s Mycoplasma pneumoniae spike, the best treatments, and how to keep your family healthy this holiday season. \u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-15-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Today, November 8, 2024, marks Science Friday’s 33rd broadcast anniversary. One of the most beloved interviewees on Science Friday over the years was the late neurologist and author Dr. Oliver Sacks, who shared his insights into \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oliver-sacks-music-brain/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">neuroscience, art, and what it means to be human\u003c/a>. Recently, Sacks’ long-time collaborator Kate Edgar published a book of Dr. Sacks' letters. And earlier this fall, the New York Public Library announced its acquisition of Sacks’ entire archive.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In this segment, Ira revisits a 2007 conversation with Oliver Sacks about his book \u003ci>Musicophilia\u003c/i>. They talk about the way \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oliver-sacks-music-brain/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">music and the brain interact\u003c/a>, why music can sometimes remain in the brain long after other memories fade, and why a person with limited language abilities might still be able to sing unimpaired.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-8-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Today, November 8, 2024, marks Science Friday’s 33rd broadcast anniversary. One of the most beloved interviewees on Science Friday over the years was the late neurologist and author Dr. Oliver Sacks, who shared his insights into neuroscience, art, and what it means to be human. Recently, Sacks’ long-time collaborator Kate Edgar published a book of Dr. Sacks' letters. And earlier this fall, the New York Public Library announced its acquisition of Sacks’ entire archive.\nIn this segment, Ira revisits a 2007 conversation with Oliver Sacks about his book Musicophilia. They talk about the way music and the brain interact, why music can sometimes remain in the brain long after other memories fade, and why a person with limited language abilities might still be able to sing unimpaired.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Today, November 8, 2024, marks Science Friday’s 33rd broadcast anniversary. One of the most beloved interviewees on Science Friday over the years was the late neurologist and author Dr. Oliver Sacks, who shared his insights into \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oliver-sacks-music-brain/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">neuroscience, art, and what it means to be human\u003c/a>. Recently, Sacks’ long-time collaborator Kate Edgar published a book of Dr. Sacks' letters. And earlier this fall, the New York Public Library announced its acquisition of Sacks’ entire archive.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In this segment, Ira revisits a 2007 conversation with Oliver Sacks about his book \u003ci>Musicophilia\u003c/i>. They talk about the way \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oliver-sacks-music-brain/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">music and the brain interact\u003c/a>, why music can sometimes remain in the brain long after other memories fade, and why a person with limited language abilities might still be able to sing unimpaired.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-8-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>In a Chinese study, donor CAR-T cells sent autoimmune diseases into remission. There’s hope that the therapy is scalable. And, scientists used decades of yellow-bellied marmot research to find a way to measure how adverse events affect wild animals’ survival.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>CAR-T Cell Therapies Show Promise For Autoimmune Diseases\u003c/h2>\u003cp>For decades, immunologists have explored CAR-T cell therapy as an effective tool to fight blood cancer. Increasingly, CAR-T cells are being explored as a potential silver bullet for \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/car-t-cell-therapy-autoimmune-disease/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">treating autoimmune diseases\u003c/a>, like lupus—which currently have no cure.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Thus far, CAR-T cell therapy has largely used CRISPR-modified immune cells from a person to treat that person’s own diseases. But new research from China has made a huge step forward for this treatment: Researchers were successful in \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/car-t-cell-therapy-autoimmune-disease/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">using donated CAR-T cells\u003c/a> from one person to treat another person’s systemic sclerosis, an autoimmune condition that causes atypical growth of connective tissues.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If donor CAR-T cell therapy does indeed work, as posited in this paper, it could mean the therapy is more scalable than it would be otherwise. Joining Ira to talk about this study and its potential impact is Daniel Baker, PhD student in the immunology lab of Dr. Carl June at the University of Pennsylvania.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Measuring The Effects Of Early Life Adversity—In Marmots\u003c/h2>\u003cp>It’s well-established in psychology that if you experience trauma as a child, chances are it’ll impact your physical and mental health as an adult, and could even affect your economic status. In academic terms, this is called\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/early-life-adversity-index-wild-animals/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\"> early childhood adversity\u003c/a>. And psychologists have developed a scoring system for measuring the cumulative effect of adverse childhood experiences, which can include abuse and household dysfunction, and it can help predict health risks later in life.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So we can specifically measure that in humans. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/early-life-adversity-index-wild-animals/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">But what about other animals?\u003c/a> If you’ve adopted a dog that’s had a turbulent past, you know that that can result in reclusive or skittish behavior as an adult. But there hasn’t been a good way to measure it in wild animals.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Well, a new study from UCLA, published in the journal \u003ci>Ecology Letters\u003c/i>, establishes a similar index for wild animals, and it used decades of findings from a mammal: the yellow-bellied marmot. So how could it \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/early-life-adversity-index-wild-animals/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">help conservation efforts\u003c/a> for other animals?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira Flatow talks with Xochitl Ortiz-Ross, a PhD student in ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA, and one of the authors on that study.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-8-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "In a Chinese study, donor CAR-T cells sent autoimmune diseases into remission. There’s hope that the therapy is scalable. And, scientists used decades of yellow-bellied marmot research to find a way to measure how adverse events affect wild animals’ survival.\nCAR-T Cell Therapies Show Promise For Autoimmune Diseases\nFor decades, immunologists have explored CAR-T cell therapy as an effective tool to fight blood cancer. Increasingly, CAR-T cells are being explored as a potential silver bullet for treating autoimmune diseases, like lupus—which currently have no cure.\nThus far, CAR-T cell therapy has largely used CRISPR-modified immune cells from a person to treat that person’s own diseases. But new research from China has made a huge step forward for this treatment: Researchers were successful in using donated CAR-T cells from one person to treat another person’s systemic sclerosis, an autoimmune condition that causes atypical growth of connective tissues.\nIf donor CAR-T cell therapy does indeed work, as posited in this paper, it could mean the therapy is more scalable than it would be otherwise. Joining Ira to talk about this study and its potential impact is Daniel Baker, PhD student in the immunology lab of Dr. Carl June at the University of Pennsylvania.\nMeasuring The Effects Of Early Life Adversity—In Marmots\nIt’s well-established in psychology that if you experience trauma as a child, chances are it’ll impact your physical and mental health as an adult, and could even affect your economic status. In academic terms, this is called early childhood adversity. And psychologists have developed a scoring system for measuring the cumulative effect of adverse childhood experiences, which can include abuse and household dysfunction, and it can help predict health risks later in life.\nSo we can specifically measure that in humans. But what about other animals? If you’ve adopted a dog that’s had a turbulent past, you know that that can result in reclusive or skittish behavior as an adult. But there hasn’t been a good way to measure it in wild animals.\nWell, a new study from UCLA, published in the journal Ecology Letters, establishes a similar index for wild animals, and it used decades of findings from a mammal: the yellow-bellied marmot. So how could it help conservation efforts for other animals?\nIra Flatow talks with Xochitl Ortiz-Ross, a PhD student in ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA, and one of the authors on that study.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Think back to the last time you went to the doctor’s office. Chances are, at the start of the visit, they took your temperature, pulse, and blood pressure—your “vitals.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>But how did they take your blood pressure? The medical literature that describes safe blood pressure ranges is all based on readings taken with the patient sitting with feet flat on the floor, legs uncrossed, back supported, and the testing arm supported by a desk at mid-heart level. But if the blood pressure is measured with the person in a different position—say, perched on the edge of an exam table, legs dangling, and an arm hanging at the side—the readings given by a blood pressure monitor can be \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/accurate-blood-pressure-measurements-arm-position/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">distorted\u003c/a>. In a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/accurate-blood-pressure-measurements-arm-position/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">recent study\u003c/a> published in the journal \u003ci>JAMA Internal Medicine\u003c/i>, researchers found that arm position could account for as much as a 7mmHg difference in pressure readings. That difference could be enough to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/accurate-blood-pressure-measurements-arm-position/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">incorrectly classify\u003c/a> some people as hypertensive.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Tammy Brady, medical director of the Pediatric Hypertension Program at Johns Hopkins University, joins Ira to talk about the art of blood pressure measurement, how to better track your own blood pressure, how to find blood pressure monitors that have been properly validated, and the importance of advocating for yourself in medical settings.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-8-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Have you ever been stuck in traffic and thought, \u003ci>if only this highway was a little wider so it could fit more car\u003c/i>s? You aren’t alone.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Many states have been \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/widening-highways-makes-traffic-worse/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">expanding their highways\u003c/a>. New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a $1.3 billion project to expand one of the state’s highways for an estimated maximum six-minute travel savings. Other highway-widening projects are underway in Texas, California, and Maryland. In 2022, federal, state, and local governments in the US spent $127 billion on highway construction. Some departments of transportation say expanding highways is necessary to reduce congestion, especially in areas with growing populations, and to encourage economic development.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But decades of research shows the opposite effects when highways are expanded—that \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/widening-highways-makes-traffic-worse/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">travel times actually increase\u003c/a> when more lanes are added. So how does this happen, and why do we keep expanding highways even though the research says it doesn’t work?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Megan Kimble, journalist and author of \u003ca href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/18570/9780593443781\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>City Limits: Infrastructure, Inequality, And The Future Of America’s Highways\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, joins Ira to break down the research behind highway widening and discuss how increasing funding for public transit could help make traffic better, and why some cities are deciding to remove their highways entirely.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Read an excerpt from\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/city-limits-book-why-more-highway-lanes-means-more-traffic/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci> City Limits: Infrastructure, Inequality, And The Future Of America’s Highways\u003c/i>\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-8-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Have you ever been stuck in traffic and thought, if only this highway was a little wider so it could fit more cars? You aren’t alone.\nMany states have been expanding their highways. New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a $1.3 billion project to expand one of the state’s highways for an estimated maximum six-minute travel savings. Other highway-widening projects are underway in Texas, California, and Maryland. In 2022, federal, state, and local governments in the US spent $127 billion on highway construction. Some departments of transportation say expanding highways is necessary to reduce congestion, especially in areas with growing populations, and to encourage economic development.\nBut decades of research shows the opposite effects when highways are expanded—that travel times actually increase when more lanes are added. So how does this happen, and why do we keep expanding highways even though the research says it doesn’t work?\nMegan Kimble, journalist and author of City Limits: Infrastructure, Inequality, And The Future Of America’s Highways, joins Ira to break down the research behind highway widening and discuss how increasing funding for public transit could help make traffic better, and why some cities are deciding to remove their highways entirely.\nRead an excerpt from City Limits: Infrastructure, Inequality, And The Future Of America’s Highways.\nTranscript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states, and seven of them passed constitutional amendments defending abortion rights. Also, this ginormous number has a whopping 41,024,320 digits, which isn’t very helpful for mathematicians but is certainly exciting for math nerds.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Seven States Passed Ballot Measures To Protect Abortion Rights\u003c/h2>\u003cp>This week, science was on the ballot in many states. Voters across the country weighed in on issues like drug legalization, money to fund climate programs, and, of course, abortion rights. Ten states voted on the issue, and in seven of them, voters chose to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/ballot-measures-abortion-rights-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">protect or expand abortion rights\u003c/a>. Those states are Maryland, Montana, Nevada, New York, Colorado, Arizona, and Missouri. On the flip side, voters in Florida, Nebraska, and South Dakota rejected measures that would protect abortion rights.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira Flatow talks with Tim Revell, executive editor at \u003ci>New Scientist\u003c/i>, about the outcome of some sciencey ballot measures and what we can expect going into another Trump presidency. They also discuss the launch of the world’s first \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/ballot-measures-abortion-rights-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">wooden satellite\u003c/a>, what scientists learned when they put \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/ballot-measures-abortion-rights-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">vampire bats on a treadmill\u003c/a>, and more.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Math Enthusiast Finds The Largest Known Prime Number\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Let’s go back to grade school—do you remember learning about prime numbers? They’re numbers that can only be divided by themselves and one.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and so on are prime numbers. The number 12, for example, wouldn’t be prime because you can divide it by other numbers, like 2 and 3. And as you count up and up, prime numbers become more sparse.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Math lovers are always competing to find the largest prime number, and just recently, an engineer discovered the largest one—so far. And you won’t believe how ginormous it is: It has more than \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/new-giant-prime-number-unlocked/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">41 million digits.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira talks with Jack Murtagh, math writer and columnist for \u003ci>Scientific American\u003c/i>, about why prime numbers are so cool, and the quest to find the largest one.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-8-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Author and naturalist Sy Montgomery discusses chicken intelligence and her experience raising a flock in New Hampshire. And, snapshots from over the years could provide researchers with valuable data about how penguin colonies have shifted.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Chickens Have Friendships, Memories, And Reputations\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Chickens don’t exactly have a reputation of being the sharpest creatures in the animal kingdom. Yet, talk to anyone who raises chickens and they’ll tell you that they are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/what-the-chicken-knows-book-sy-montgomery/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">far more intelligent and social\u003c/a> than we often give them credit for. For example, chickens can recognize the faces of 100 other chickens and find their way home just days after birth.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Rachel Feltman talks with Sy Montgomery, author of the new book, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/what-the-chicken-knows-book-sy-montgomery/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>What the Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World’s Most Familiar Bird\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, about her own flock and what she’s learned about chicken intelligence.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Tourist Photos From Antarctica May Help Map Penguin Colonies\u003c/h2>\u003cp>If you’re lucky enough to visit Antarctica, you’ll probably aim to snag a classic photo—\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tourist-photos-antarctica-help-map-penguin-colonies/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a colony of penguins\u003c/a>, set against the chilly, barren landscape. But now, in addition to being a cherished memory, those pictures could turn out to be a valuable source of ecological data.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Writing in the journal \u003ci>PLOS One\u003c/i>, researchers describe a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tourist-photos-antarctica-help-map-penguin-colonies/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">computer vision technique\u003c/a> that uses elevation data combined with landscape features in photographs to allow the images to be positioned in a 3D rendering of the Antarctic landscape. And that allows scientists to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tourist-photos-antarctica-help-map-penguin-colonies/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">map the precise boundaries of penguin colonies\u003c/a> over time, even without knowing who held the camera or where the photographer was standing.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Heather Lynch, the Institute for Advanced Computational Science Endowed Professor of Ecology & Evolution at Stony Brook University, joins guest host Rachel Feltman to discuss the technique, and the value in being able to extract scientific data from pictures stored in photo albums and museum archives.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-1-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Author and naturalist Sy Montgomery discusses chicken intelligence and her experience raising a flock in New Hampshire. And, snapshots from over the years could provide researchers with valuable data about how penguin colonies have shifted.\nChickens Have Friendships, Memories, And Reputations\nChickens don’t exactly have a reputation of being the sharpest creatures in the animal kingdom. Yet, talk to anyone who raises chickens and they’ll tell you that they are far more intelligent and social than we often give them credit for. For example, chickens can recognize the faces of 100 other chickens and find their way home just days after birth.\nGuest host Rachel Feltman talks with Sy Montgomery, author of the new book, What the Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World’s Most Familiar Bird, about her own flock and what she’s learned about chicken intelligence.\nTourist Photos From Antarctica May Help Map Penguin Colonies\nIf you’re lucky enough to visit Antarctica, you’ll probably aim to snag a classic photo—a colony of penguins, set against the chilly, barren landscape. But now, in addition to being a cherished memory, those pictures could turn out to be a valuable source of ecological data.\nWriting in the journal PLOS One, researchers describe a computer vision technique that uses elevation data combined with landscape features in photographs to allow the images to be positioned in a 3D rendering of the Antarctic landscape. And that allows scientists to map the precise boundaries of penguin colonies over time, even without knowing who held the camera or where the photographer was standing.\nDr. Heather Lynch, the Institute for Advanced Computational Science Endowed Professor of Ecology & Evolution at Stony Brook University, joins guest host Rachel Feltman to discuss the technique, and the value in being able to extract scientific data from pictures stored in photo albums and museum archives.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Author and naturalist Sy Montgomery discusses chicken intelligence and her experience raising a flock in New Hampshire. And, snapshots from over the years could provide researchers with valuable data about how penguin colonies have shifted.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Chickens Have Friendships, Memories, And Reputations\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Chickens don’t exactly have a reputation of being the sharpest creatures in the animal kingdom. Yet, talk to anyone who raises chickens and they’ll tell you that they are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/what-the-chicken-knows-book-sy-montgomery/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">far more intelligent and social\u003c/a> than we often give them credit for. For example, chickens can recognize the faces of 100 other chickens and find their way home just days after birth.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Rachel Feltman talks with Sy Montgomery, author of the new book, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/what-the-chicken-knows-book-sy-montgomery/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>What the Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World’s Most Familiar Bird\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, about her own flock and what she’s learned about chicken intelligence.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Tourist Photos From Antarctica May Help Map Penguin Colonies\u003c/h2>\u003cp>If you’re lucky enough to visit Antarctica, you’ll probably aim to snag a classic photo—\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tourist-photos-antarctica-help-map-penguin-colonies/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a colony of penguins\u003c/a>, set against the chilly, barren landscape. But now, in addition to being a cherished memory, those pictures could turn out to be a valuable source of ecological data.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Writing in the journal \u003ci>PLOS One\u003c/i>, researchers describe a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tourist-photos-antarctica-help-map-penguin-colonies/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">computer vision technique\u003c/a> that uses elevation data combined with landscape features in photographs to allow the images to be positioned in a 3D rendering of the Antarctic landscape. And that allows scientists to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tourist-photos-antarctica-help-map-penguin-colonies/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">map the precise boundaries of penguin colonies\u003c/a> over time, even without knowing who held the camera or where the photographer was standing.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Heather Lynch, the Institute for Advanced Computational Science Endowed Professor of Ecology & Evolution at Stony Brook University, joins guest host Rachel Feltman to discuss the technique, and the value in being able to extract scientific data from pictures stored in photo albums and museum archives.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-1-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"title": "The Clean Air Act Has Saved Millions Of Lives—But Gaps Remain",
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"content": "\u003cp>In the 1960s, the urban air pollution crisis in America had reached a fever pitch: Cities were shrouded in smog, union steelworkers were demanding protections for their health, and the Department of Justice was mounting an antitrust lawsuit against the Detroit automakers for conspiracy to pollute.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But all that changed when Richard Nixon signed the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/clean-air-act-50-years-climate-change-loophole/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Clean Air Act of 1970\u003c/a>. The law set national limits for six major pollutants, established stringent emissions standards for vehicles, and required the latest pollution-limiting technology for industrial facilities. It was widely recognized as innovative, landmark legislation because it was evidence-based, future-proofed, and it had teeth.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Since the Clean Air Act took effect, emissions of the most common pollutants have fallen by around 80%. The law has \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/clean-air-act-50-years-climate-change-loophole/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">saved millions of lives\u003c/a> and trillions of dollars. An EPA analysis showed that the Clean Air Act’s benefits outweigh its costs by a factor of 30. Thanks to this policy, the United States enjoys some of the cleanest air in the world.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But five decades on, has the Clean Air Act protected everyone? And can a policy designed for the problems of urban, mid-century cities protect our health in the face of climate change?\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/clean-air-act-50-years-climate-change-loophole/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Read the full story at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-1-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "In the 1960s, the urban air pollution crisis in America had reached a fever pitch: Cities were shrouded in smog, union steelworkers were demanding protections for their health, and the Department of Justice was mounting an antitrust lawsuit against the Detroit automakers for conspiracy to pollute.\nBut all that changed when Richard Nixon signed the Clean Air Act of 1970. The law set national limits for six major pollutants, established stringent emissions standards for vehicles, and required the latest pollution-limiting technology for industrial facilities. It was widely recognized as innovative, landmark legislation because it was evidence-based, future-proofed, and it had teeth.\nSince the Clean Air Act took effect, emissions of the most common pollutants have fallen by around 80%. The law has saved millions of lives and trillions of dollars. An EPA analysis showed that the Clean Air Act’s benefits outweigh its costs by a factor of 30. Thanks to this policy, the United States enjoys some of the cleanest air in the world.\nBut five decades on, has the Clean Air Act protected everyone? And can a policy designed for the problems of urban, mid-century cities protect our health in the face of climate change?\nRead the full story at sciencefriday.com.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>In the 1960s, the urban air pollution crisis in America had reached a fever pitch: Cities were shrouded in smog, union steelworkers were demanding protections for their health, and the Department of Justice was mounting an antitrust lawsuit against the Detroit automakers for conspiracy to pollute.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But all that changed when Richard Nixon signed the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/clean-air-act-50-years-climate-change-loophole/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Clean Air Act of 1970\u003c/a>. The law set national limits for six major pollutants, established stringent emissions standards for vehicles, and required the latest pollution-limiting technology for industrial facilities. It was widely recognized as innovative, landmark legislation because it was evidence-based, future-proofed, and it had teeth.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Since the Clean Air Act took effect, emissions of the most common pollutants have fallen by around 80%. The law has \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/clean-air-act-50-years-climate-change-loophole/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">saved millions of lives\u003c/a> and trillions of dollars. An EPA analysis showed that the Clean Air Act’s benefits outweigh its costs by a factor of 30. Thanks to this policy, the United States enjoys some of the cleanest air in the world.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But five decades on, has the Clean Air Act protected everyone? And can a policy designed for the problems of urban, mid-century cities protect our health in the face of climate change?\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/clean-air-act-50-years-climate-change-loophole/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Read the full story at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-1-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>On Sunday, more than 50,000 athletes are expected to compete in the New York City Marathon, one of the largest, and most elite marathons in the world. Running a continuous 26.2 miles is a major physical challenge. But what exactly is happening in the body when running such a long distance?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Joining guest host Rachel Feltman to answer \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/long-distance-running-health-body-marathon/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">questions from long-distance runners\u003c/a> is Dr. Brandee Waite, Director of UC Davis Health Sports Medicine. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Waite has directed the medical care for multiple marathons and ultra-marathons, and has served as a team physician for USA Track & Field.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-1-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "On Sunday, more than 50,000 athletes are expected to compete in the New York City Marathon, one of the largest, and most elite marathons in the world. Running a continuous 26.2 miles is a major physical challenge. But what exactly is happening in the body when running such a long distance?\nJoining guest host Rachel Feltman to answer questions from long-distance runners is Dr. Brandee Waite, Director of UC Davis Health Sports Medicine. Over the past 20 years, Dr. Waite has directed the medical care for multiple marathons and ultra-marathons, and has served as a team physician for USA Track & Field.\nTranscript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"title": "Gender-Affirming Care Is On The Line In This Election",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/gender-affirming-care-election-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Gender-affirming care\u003c/a> is on the ballot in this presidential election. These treatments, which can include hormone therapy and surgeries, can be lifesaving for trans people. But they could be impacted by the results of this election.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This year alone, states have considered \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/gender-affirming-care-election-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">182 bills\u003c/a> aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming care. It’s become a central part of Donald Trump’s campaign, which has stated that, if he is elected, he’ll ask Congress to ban Medicare and Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care, and cut off federal funding to hospitals and clinics that do provide it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Rachel Feltman discusses what’s at stake for gender-affirming care this election season with Dr. Logan Casey, director of policy research for the Movement Advancement Project, and Kate Steinle, chief clinical officer at FOLX Health.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-1-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Gender-affirming care is on the ballot in this presidential election. These treatments, which can include hormone therapy and surgeries, can be lifesaving for trans people. But they could be impacted by the results of this election.\nThis year alone, states have considered 182 bills aimed at prohibiting gender-affirming care. It’s become a central part of Donald Trump’s campaign, which has stated that, if he is elected, he’ll ask Congress to ban Medicare and Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care, and cut off federal funding to hospitals and clinics that do provide it.\nGuest host Rachel Feltman discusses what’s at stake for gender-affirming care this election season with Dr. Logan Casey, director of policy research for the Movement Advancement Project, and Kate Steinle, chief clinical officer at FOLX Health.\nTranscript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Two years ago, energy companies scrambled for offshore wind contracts. At a recent auction, the demand was significantly lower. Plus, artist Sarah Rosalena uses Indigenous weaving, ceramics, and sculpture practices to create art that challenges tech’s future, in a segment from earlier this year.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Maine Offshore Wind Auction Draws Few Bids\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Offshore wind is coming to the Gulf of Maine. Earlier this week, the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management held an auction for eight leases to develop wind projects off the coast of Maine. But companies bid on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/maine-offshore-wind-auction-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\">only half\u003c/a> of the available leases.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Rachel Feltman talks with Casey Crownhart, senior climate reporter for \u003ci>MIT Technology Review\u003c/i> about that and other top science news of the week including; \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/maine-offshore-wind-auction-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\">bird flu found in pigs\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/maine-offshore-wind-auction-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\">AI’s electronic waste problem\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/maine-offshore-wind-auction-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\">what’s in your black plastic spatula\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/maine-offshore-wind-auction-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\">giant rats fighting the illegal wildlife trade\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>An Artist Combines Indigenous Textiles With Modern Tech\u003c/h2>\u003cp>When multidisciplinary artist \u003ca href=\"https://www.sarahrosalena.com/\">Sarah Rosalena\u003c/a> looks at a loom, she thinks about computer programming. “It’s an extension of your body, being an algorithm,” she says.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rosalena, a Wixárika descendant and assistant professor of art at the University of California Santa Barbara, combines traditional Indigenous craft—weaving, beadmaking, pottery—with new technologies like AI, data visualization, and 3D-printing. And she also works with scientists to make these otherworldly creations come to life. She involved researchers at the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab to make \u003ca href=\"https://www.sarahrosalena.com/transposing-a-form\">3D-printed pottery with simulated Martian clay\u003c/a>. And she collaborated with the Mount Wilson Observatory to produce \u003ca href=\"https://www.lacma.org/lab/project/sarah-rosalena-standard-candle\">intricately beaded tapestries\u003c/a> based on early-1900s glass plates captured by the observatory’s telescope, which \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/these-black-women-helped-send-us-to-the-moon/\">women mathematicians\u003c/a> used to make astronomical calculations.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And that’s also a big focus for Rosalena: spotlighting the overlooked contributions women made to computer science and connecting it to how textiles are traditionally thought of as a woman-based craft. When she first started making this kind of art, Rosalena learned that the Jacquard loom—a textile advancement in the 1800s that operated on a binary punch card system which allowed for mass production of intricate designs—\u003ca href=\"https://massivesci.com/articles/ada-lovelace-first-programmer-science-heroes/\">inspired computer science pioneer\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/the-women-who-made-the-internet/\">Ada Lovelace\u003c/a> when she was developing the first computer program. “[They] have this looped history,” she says. “And when I weave or do beadwork, it’s also recalling that relationship.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/indigenous-art-technology/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the rest at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for these segments will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/november-1-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Two years ago, energy companies scrambled for offshore wind contracts. At a recent auction, the demand was significantly lower. Plus, artist Sarah Rosalena uses Indigenous weaving, ceramics, and sculpture practices to create art that challenges tech’s future, in a segment from earlier this year.\nMaine Offshore Wind Auction Draws Few Bids\nOffshore wind is coming to the Gulf of Maine. Earlier this week, the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management held an auction for eight leases to develop wind projects off the coast of Maine. But companies bid on only half of the available leases.\nGuest host Rachel Feltman talks with Casey Crownhart, senior climate reporter for MIT Technology Review about that and other top science news of the week including; bird flu found in pigs, AI’s electronic waste problem, what’s in your black plastic spatula, and giant rats fighting the illegal wildlife trade.\nAn Artist Combines Indigenous Textiles With Modern Tech\nWhen multidisciplinary artist Sarah Rosalena looks at a loom, she thinks about computer programming. “It’s an extension of your body, being an algorithm,” she says.\nRosalena, a Wixárika descendant and assistant professor of art at the University of California Santa Barbara, combines traditional Indigenous craft—weaving, beadmaking, pottery—with new technologies like AI, data visualization, and 3D-printing. And she also works with scientists to make these otherworldly creations come to life. She involved researchers at the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab to make 3D-printed pottery with simulated Martian clay. And she collaborated with the Mount Wilson Observatory to produce intricately beaded tapestries based on early-1900s glass plates captured by the observatory’s telescope, which women mathematicians used to make astronomical calculations.\nAnd that’s also a big focus for Rosalena: spotlighting the overlooked contributions women made to computer science and connecting it to how textiles are traditionally thought of as a woman-based craft. When she first started making this kind of art, Rosalena learned that the Jacquard loom—a textile advancement in the 1800s that operated on a binary punch card system which allowed for mass production of intricate designs—inspired computer science pioneer Ada Lovelace when she was developing the first computer program. “[They] have this looped history,” she says. “And when I weave or do beadwork, it’s also recalling that relationship.”\nRead the rest at sciencefriday.com.\nTranscript for these segments will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Great news for the nearly-extinct monarch butterflies, which will pass through the area as they migrate back to Mexico. Also, to find out how blood affects aging, scientists can surgically connect two animals and let blood circulate between them.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>After California’s Park Fire, A Second Bloom of Milkweed\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Don Hankins examines a bright yellow-green patch in the meadow. The land all around is charred by fire. But here, there’s a sort of miracle at work. Native milkweed has sprung up and bloomed for the second time this year. This is not something these plants, Asclepias eriocarpa, also known as Indian milkweed, are known to do.\u003c/p>\u003cp>They bloomed in late spring and early summer and had already done so this year when the Park Fire roared through. But the fire seemed to happen at just the right time to coax a second flowering, one that is likely to line up with the return migration of the monarch butterflies south to overwinter in Mexico. Monarchs rely on these flowers to complete their life cycle. For researcher Don Hankins, this is a surprise delight.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We may be coming back into some knowledge here that hasn’t been practiced in a long time,” said Don Hankins, a professor at Chico State, who teaches classes in geography with a focus on fire. He is also a California Plains Miwok traditional cultural practitioner.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/california-fire-milkweed-butterflies/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read the rest at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Inside The ‘Creepy’ Procedure That Taps Into Young Blood\u003c/h2>\u003cp>While fictional vampires suck the blood of the young to live forever, some researchers have found that certain elements in young blood actually can improve the health of the old. This is possible through a spooky procedure called parabiosis, in which the circulatory systems of two animals \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/young-blood-parabiosis-neuroscience/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">are joined\u003c/a>, letting the blood flow from one into the other.\u003c/p>\u003cp>By connecting old mice and young mice through parabiosis, researchers have observed how different molecules in the blood impact symptoms of aging. While some outcomes have excited experts, enthusiastic biohackers attempting to defy their own aging might have jumped the gun. There’s a long way to go before we understand how elements of young blood might be harnessed to treat aging humans.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Emma Gometz, SciFri’s digital producer of engagement, talks to Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray, a neurology professor at Stanford University who has used parabiosis (which he once described as \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/young-blood-parabiosis-neuroscience/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">“creepy”\u003c/a>) to help reveal how components of our blood affect our cognition as we age. They discuss parabiosis, vampires, and how far the field has to go before humans can benefit.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-25-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Great news for the nearly-extinct monarch butterflies, which will pass through the area as they migrate back to Mexico. Also, to find out how blood affects aging, scientists can surgically connect two animals and let blood circulate between them.\nAfter California’s Park Fire, A Second Bloom of Milkweed\nDon Hankins examines a bright yellow-green patch in the meadow. The land all around is charred by fire. But here, there’s a sort of miracle at work. Native milkweed has sprung up and bloomed for the second time this year. This is not something these plants, Asclepias eriocarpa, also known as Indian milkweed, are known to do.\nThey bloomed in late spring and early summer and had already done so this year when the Park Fire roared through. But the fire seemed to happen at just the right time to coax a second flowering, one that is likely to line up with the return migration of the monarch butterflies south to overwinter in Mexico. Monarchs rely on these flowers to complete their life cycle. For researcher Don Hankins, this is a surprise delight.\n“We may be coming back into some knowledge here that hasn’t been practiced in a long time,” said Don Hankins, a professor at Chico State, who teaches classes in geography with a focus on fire. He is also a California Plains Miwok traditional cultural practitioner.\nRead the rest at sciencefriday.com.\nInside The ‘Creepy’ Procedure That Taps Into Young Blood\nWhile fictional vampires suck the blood of the young to live forever, some researchers have found that certain elements in young blood actually can improve the health of the old. This is possible through a spooky procedure called parabiosis, in which the circulatory systems of two animals are joined, letting the blood flow from one into the other.\nBy connecting old mice and young mice through parabiosis, researchers have observed how different molecules in the blood impact symptoms of aging. While some outcomes have excited experts, enthusiastic biohackers attempting to defy their own aging might have jumped the gun. There’s a long way to go before we understand how elements of young blood might be harnessed to treat aging humans.\nEmma Gometz, SciFri’s digital producer of engagement, talks to Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray, a neurology professor at Stanford University who has used parabiosis (which he once described as “creepy”) to help reveal how components of our blood affect our cognition as we age. They discuss parabiosis, vampires, and how far the field has to go before humans can benefit.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Great news for the nearly-extinct monarch butterflies, which will pass through the area as they migrate back to Mexico. Also, to find out how blood affects aging, scientists can surgically connect two animals and let blood circulate between them.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>After California’s Park Fire, A Second Bloom of Milkweed\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Don Hankins examines a bright yellow-green patch in the meadow. The land all around is charred by fire. But here, there’s a sort of miracle at work. Native milkweed has sprung up and bloomed for the second time this year. This is not something these plants, Asclepias eriocarpa, also known as Indian milkweed, are known to do.\u003c/p>\u003cp>They bloomed in late spring and early summer and had already done so this year when the Park Fire roared through. But the fire seemed to happen at just the right time to coax a second flowering, one that is likely to line up with the return migration of the monarch butterflies south to overwinter in Mexico. Monarchs rely on these flowers to complete their life cycle. For researcher Don Hankins, this is a surprise delight.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“We may be coming back into some knowledge here that hasn’t been practiced in a long time,” said Don Hankins, a professor at Chico State, who teaches classes in geography with a focus on fire. He is also a California Plains Miwok traditional cultural practitioner.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/california-fire-milkweed-butterflies/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read the rest at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Inside The ‘Creepy’ Procedure That Taps Into Young Blood\u003c/h2>\u003cp>While fictional vampires suck the blood of the young to live forever, some researchers have found that certain elements in young blood actually can improve the health of the old. This is possible through a spooky procedure called parabiosis, in which the circulatory systems of two animals \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/young-blood-parabiosis-neuroscience/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">are joined\u003c/a>, letting the blood flow from one into the other.\u003c/p>\u003cp>By connecting old mice and young mice through parabiosis, researchers have observed how different molecules in the blood impact symptoms of aging. While some outcomes have excited experts, enthusiastic biohackers attempting to defy their own aging might have jumped the gun. There’s a long way to go before we understand how elements of young blood might be harnessed to treat aging humans.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Emma Gometz, SciFri’s digital producer of engagement, talks to Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray, a neurology professor at Stanford University who has used parabiosis (which he once described as \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/young-blood-parabiosis-neuroscience/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">“creepy”\u003c/a>) to help reveal how components of our blood affect our cognition as we age. They discuss parabiosis, vampires, and how far the field has to go before humans can benefit.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-25-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Did you know that there are ten quintillion—or 10,000,000,000,000,000,000—individual insects on the planet? That means that for each and every one of us humans, there are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/insect-epiphany-human-cultures/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">1.25 billion insects\u003c/a> hopping, buzzing, and flying about.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A new book called \u003ci>The Insect Epiphany: How Our Six-Legged Allies Shape Human Culture\u003c/i> celebrates the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/insect-epiphany-human-cultures/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">diversity of the insect world\u003c/a>, as well as the many ways it has changed ours—from fashion to food to engineering.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Sophie Bushwick talks with entomologist and author Dr. Barrett Klein about the beauty of the insect world, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/insect-epiphany-human-cultures/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifrihttps://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/insect-epiphany-human-cultures/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaihttps://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/insect-epiphany-human-cultures/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifrign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">how it has shaped human history\u003c/a>, and what we can learn from these six-legged critters.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-25-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Did you know that there are ten quintillion—or 10,000,000,000,000,000,000—individual insects on the planet? That means that for each and every one of us humans, there are 1.25 billion insects hopping, buzzing, and flying about.\nA new book called The Insect Epiphany: How Our Six-Legged Allies Shape Human Culture celebrates the diversity of the insect world, as well as the many ways it has changed ours—from fashion to food to engineering.\nGuest host Sophie Bushwick talks with entomologist and author Dr. Barrett Klein about the beauty of the insect world, how it has shaped human history, and what we can learn from these six-legged critters.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Leading up to the November election, Science Friday is covering top science issues on the ballot. For voters, those top issues include abortion.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Since the Dobbs ruling overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, many states have curtailed access to abortion, and 13 states have a total abortion ban.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The election season in particular, there’s been a focus on abortions in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/election-reproductive-care-third-trimester-abortions-science/\" target=\"_blank\">third trimester of pregnancy.\u003c/a> Some of the political rhetoric is inflammatory and false. But even among politicians who support abortion rights, there’s a tendency to deflect attention away from these procedures later in pregnancy.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Though third trimester abortions are rare, they make up about \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/election-reproductive-care-third-trimester-abortions-science/\" target=\"_blank\">1% of abortions in the United States\u003c/a> and are often the most stigmatized. They are legal in only a small number of states, and just a fraction of providers perform them.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To better understand the real science behind abortions later in pregnancy, guest host Sophie Bushwick talks with Dr. Katrina Kimport, professor of obstetrics, gynecology & reproductive sciences at the University of California, San Francisco; and Dr. Cara Heuser, a maternal and fetal medicine physician who specializes in high risk pregnancy and complex abortion care, based in Salt Lake City, Utah.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Walter Byrd remembers the first time sewage came bubbling out of his toilet like it was yesterday.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“It was just pumping up through there,” Byrd says. “One of the bathrooms was so full of waste, at least 4 inches high in there. It smelled just like a hog pen.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>He sopped up the murky, foul-smelling water and doused the floor with bleach. But the sewage kept coming. On rainy days, it overflowed from drainage ditches into his yard, carrying wads of toilet paper and human waste.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The eight-bedroom home in Cahokia Heights, Illinois, had been a source of pride for Byrd when he first built it in 1996. He spent a lot of time outside, caring for his vegetable garden and watching wildlife wander through the backyard. But trying to stop the sewage backups quickly became his main focus, consuming countless hours and thousands of dollars of his savings.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“It was a dream house, until the floods came,” says Byrd, now 67. “That house broke me down.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sewage-stormwater-systems-infrastructure-policy/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read the rest at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-25-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Throughout history, humans have given a lot of thought to death. We’ve grappled with our mortality, created elaborate burial rituals, and contemplated how best to mourn the loss of a loved one.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But what about other animals? How do they understand death? Scientists have begun looking at this question more closely in the last two decades.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For example, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/animals-understand-death/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">chimpanzees\u003c/a> have a wide variety of responses to death based in part on their relationship with the deceased. Possums put on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/animals-understand-death/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">elaborate displays\u003c/a> to fake their own deaths. Ants can tell another ant is dead by the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/animals-understand-death/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">chemicals it omits\u003c/a>, but have no concept of what death actually means.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri producer Kathleen Davis talks with Dr. Susana Monsó, associate professor of philosophy at the National Distance Education University in Spain and author of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/animals-understand-death/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death\u003c/i>.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-18-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Pregnancy is a hugely transformative experience, both in how it can change someone’s day-to-day life, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/how-the-brain-changes-during-pregnancy/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">how it affects the body\u003c/a>. There’s a key part of the body that’s been under-researched in relation to pregnancy: the brain.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Those who have been pregnant often talk about \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/how-the-brain-changes-during-pregnancy/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">“pregnancy brain,”\u003c/a> the experience of brain fog or forgetfulness during and after pregnancy. There’s also the specter of postpartum depression, a condition that affects about 1 in 7 women post-birthing. There’s still a dearth of information about what causes these cognitive, psychological, and emotional experiences.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In a recent study, scientists took MRI scans of participants before, during, and after pregnancy, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/how-the-brain-changes-during-pregnancy/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">spotted distinctive changes\u003c/a> in the brain’s gray and white matter. While these anatomical changes are noticeable, the researchers are still trying to determine what they actually mean for behavior. Joining guest host Kathleen Davis to talk about this study is Dr. Liz Chrastil, associate professor of neurobiology and behavior at the University of California Irvine.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-18-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Metaphors can help us understand complicated scientific concepts. But they can also have a downside. And, a pair of musicians wrote a concept album inspired by moths—and found that humans have more in common with the insects than they expected.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>How Metaphor Has Shaped Science, For Better Or Worse\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Here at Science Friday, we’re \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/metaphors-in-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">big fans of metaphors\u003c/a>. They can make complicated scientific concepts easier to understand, for both non-experts and scientists themselves. For example, “the big bang” helps us visualize the beginning of the universe. Or we can understand DNA’s role better as a “building block of life.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>But some of these scientific metaphors also have a downside, and can even \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/metaphors-in-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">set research back\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Sam Harnett and Chris Hoff are the hosts of the podcast series “The World According to Sound,” and they sat down with Science Friday’s Director of News and Audio, John Dankosky, to talk about their new project, “An Inexact Science.” They discuss a special two-hour episode that explores how \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/metaphors-in-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">language and metaphor have shaped science\u003c/a>, for better or worse.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Intertwining The Lives Of Moths And Humans Through Music\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Before the pandemic, Peter Kiesewalter didn’t think much of moths. Like a lot of people, he’d thought of them mostly as pests. But when his brother Tobi, an interpretive naturalist for Ontario Parks and moth enthusiast, showed him macro photos he’d taken of them, he was blown away. “[They were] absolutely stunning,” Peter says. “The amount of colors and hair were just extraordinary.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Peter is a Grammy-nominated musician based in New York City. He’s composed music for ABC News, Monday Night Football, and even a “Winnie The Pooh” show. As COVID-19 spread in 2020, work for him and his partner Whitney La Grange, a professional violinist, dried up. So they hunkered down at the family cottage in Ottawa, Canada, along with Tobi’s family. Peter was looking for a new show idea, and when his brother opened up \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/intertwining-lives-of-moths-and-humans-through-music/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the world of moths\u003c/a> to him, he was hooked. “I had to find a way to interpret moths artistically,” he said. “And I started to find connections between them and us.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>That led to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/intertwining-lives-of-moths-and-humans-through-music/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">“The Moth Project,”\u003c/a> a concept album and stage show that combines moth science and visuals with a whole ecosystem of musical genres: 80s pop, funk, classical, covers, even spoken word. Each song ties a stage of a moth’s life (emergence, flight, migration) to a universal human experience. But for Peter, a lot of these songs turned out to be \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/intertwining-lives-of-moths-and-humans-through-music/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">far more personal\u003c/a> than he initially thought.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri producer and host of our Universe of Art podcast D Peterschmidt sat down with Peter and Tobi Kiesewalter and Whitney La Grange to find out how this album came together and how understanding moths could better help us understand ourselves.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-18-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Metaphors can help us understand complicated scientific concepts. But they can also have a downside. And, a pair of musicians wrote a concept album inspired by moths—and found that humans have more in common with the insects than they expected.\nHow Metaphor Has Shaped Science, For Better Or Worse\nHere at Science Friday, we’re big fans of metaphors. They can make complicated scientific concepts easier to understand, for both non-experts and scientists themselves. For example, “the big bang” helps us visualize the beginning of the universe. Or we can understand DNA’s role better as a “building block of life.”\nBut some of these scientific metaphors also have a downside, and can even set research back.\nSam Harnett and Chris Hoff are the hosts of the podcast series “The World According to Sound,” and they sat down with Science Friday’s Director of News and Audio, John Dankosky, to talk about their new project, “An Inexact Science.” They discuss a special two-hour episode that explores how language and metaphor have shaped science, for better or worse.\nIntertwining The Lives Of Moths And Humans Through Music\nBefore the pandemic, Peter Kiesewalter didn’t think much of moths. Like a lot of people, he’d thought of them mostly as pests. But when his brother Tobi, an interpretive naturalist for Ontario Parks and moth enthusiast, showed him macro photos he’d taken of them, he was blown away. “[They were] absolutely stunning,” Peter says. “The amount of colors and hair were just extraordinary.”\nPeter is a Grammy-nominated musician based in New York City. He’s composed music for ABC News, Monday Night Football, and even a “Winnie The Pooh” show. As COVID-19 spread in 2020, work for him and his partner Whitney La Grange, a professional violinist, dried up. So they hunkered down at the family cottage in Ottawa, Canada, along with Tobi’s family. Peter was looking for a new show idea, and when his brother opened up the world of moths to him, he was hooked. “I had to find a way to interpret moths artistically,” he said. “And I started to find connections between them and us.”\nThat led to “The Moth Project,” a concept album and stage show that combines moth science and visuals with a whole ecosystem of musical genres: 80s pop, funk, classical, covers, even spoken word. Each song ties a stage of a moth’s life (emergence, flight, migration) to a universal human experience. But for Peter, a lot of these songs turned out to be far more personal than he initially thought.\nSciFri producer and host of our Universe of Art podcast D Peterschmidt sat down with Peter and Tobi Kiesewalter and Whitney La Grange to find out how this album came together and how understanding moths could better help us understand ourselves.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Two giant pandas on loan from China have arrived at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Also, originally from Central Asia, Kernza doesn’t need to be replanted every year, unlike crops such as corn and soybeans.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Pandas Return To Washington, D.C., Zoo\u003c/h2>\u003cp>On Tuesday, two VIPs (Very Important Pandas) arrived at Washington’s Dulles International Airport, en route to new quarters at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The arrival marks a new chapter of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/pandas-return-to-washington-dc/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">“panda diplomacy,”\u003c/a> which leverages the public’s affection for the cute, charismatic animals to both strengthen US-China ties and fund conservation initiatives. Sophie Bushwick, senior news editor at \u003ci>New Scientist\u003c/i>, joins SciFri’s John Dankosky to talk about \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/pandas-return-to-washington-dc/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the giant pandas’ arrival\u003c/a> and other stories from the week in science.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Scientists Push For A Lesser-Known Grain Called Kernza\u003c/h2>\u003cp>On a recent weekday afternoon, dozens of people filled the cozy taproom at Blue Jay Brewing Company. On tap that day was a fresh creation called New Roots. The American Lager was a hit, with many of the patrons going back to the bar for another glass.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Blue Jay’s owner and brewer, Jason Thompson, was also pleased with the result of this experimental beer, which he described as “earthy, almost nutty,” with a “lingering honey-like sweetness to it.” Those flavors came from his choice to use a novel grain called Kernza for 25% of the 600 pounds of grain needed for the whole brew, he said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/kernza-beer-sustainable-grain/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read the rest at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-18-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003ch2>The Basics Of How Health Misinformation Spreads\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Health misinformation can circulate quickly on social media: false claims about vaccines, ads pushing suspicious-looking supplements, politicians making claims about contraception or abortion that don’t match the science.\u003c/p>\u003cp>As November nears, Science Friday is spotlighting the science that’s shaping the election with a short series about health misinformation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira is joined by Irving Washington, senior vice president and executive director of the Health Misinformation and Trust Initiative at KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling, and news organization to provide a primer on the basics of health misinformation; how to identify it, emerging trends and the role of artificial intelligence.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We want to hear from you! Is there a piece of health information that you’ve seen recently that you’re skeptical about? \u003ca href=\"https://i1j7zijgb78.typeform.com/to/WuBL81Gn\" target=\"_blank\">Fill out this form\u003c/a>, email us a voice memo to \u003ca href=\"mailto:scifri@sciencefriday.com\" target=\"_blank\">scifri@sciencefriday.com\u003c/a>, or leave us a voicemail at 1-646-767-6532.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In the coming weeks we’ll select a couple of topics from our listeners to investigate with the help of a subject matter expert.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Benjamin Franklin And The American Experiment Collide On Stage\u003c/h2>\u003cp>When you think of famous scientists of the early United States, you likely think of Benjamin Franklin, inventor of the lightning rod, bifocal glasses, and even the glass harmonica.\u003c/p>\u003cp>He and his son are the subject of the play “\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/franklinland-play-benjamin-franklin/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Franklinland.\u003c/a>” It explores their sometimes contentious relationship, Benjamin Franklin’s accomplishments as a scientist, and how the scientific method can be used to understand the ongoing experiment of the United States. It’s running now until November 3 at the Ensemble Studio Theater in New York City.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira Flatow is joined by the playwright of “Franklinland,” Lloyd Suh, to learn how he joined all of these elements for the stage.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-11-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "The Basics Of How Health Misinformation Spreads\nHealth misinformation can circulate quickly on social media: false claims about vaccines, ads pushing suspicious-looking supplements, politicians making claims about contraception or abortion that don’t match the science.\nAs November nears, Science Friday is spotlighting the science that’s shaping the election with a short series about health misinformation.\nIra is joined by Irving Washington, senior vice president and executive director of the Health Misinformation and Trust Initiative at KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling, and news organization to provide a primer on the basics of health misinformation; how to identify it, emerging trends and the role of artificial intelligence.\nWe want to hear from you! Is there a piece of health information that you’ve seen recently that you’re skeptical about? Fill out this form, email us a voice memo to scifri@sciencefriday.com, or leave us a voicemail at 1-646-767-6532.\nIn the coming weeks we’ll select a couple of topics from our listeners to investigate with the help of a subject matter expert.\nBenjamin Franklin And The American Experiment Collide On Stage\nWhen you think of famous scientists of the early United States, you likely think of Benjamin Franklin, inventor of the lightning rod, bifocal glasses, and even the glass harmonica.\nHe and his son are the subject of the play “Franklinland.” It explores their sometimes contentious relationship, Benjamin Franklin’s accomplishments as a scientist, and how the scientific method can be used to understand the ongoing experiment of the United States. It’s running now until November 3 at the Ensemble Studio Theater in New York City.\nIra Flatow is joined by the playwright of “Franklinland,” Lloyd Suh, to learn how he joined all of these elements for the stage.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003ch2>The Basics Of How Health Misinformation Spreads\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Health misinformation can circulate quickly on social media: false claims about vaccines, ads pushing suspicious-looking supplements, politicians making claims about contraception or abortion that don’t match the science.\u003c/p>\u003cp>As November nears, Science Friday is spotlighting the science that’s shaping the election with a short series about health misinformation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira is joined by Irving Washington, senior vice president and executive director of the Health Misinformation and Trust Initiative at KFF, a nonprofit health policy research, polling, and news organization to provide a primer on the basics of health misinformation; how to identify it, emerging trends and the role of artificial intelligence.\u003c/p>\u003cp>We want to hear from you! Is there a piece of health information that you’ve seen recently that you’re skeptical about? \u003ca href=\"https://i1j7zijgb78.typeform.com/to/WuBL81Gn\" target=\"_blank\">Fill out this form\u003c/a>, email us a voice memo to \u003ca href=\"mailto:scifri@sciencefriday.com\" target=\"_blank\">scifri@sciencefriday.com\u003c/a>, or leave us a voicemail at 1-646-767-6532.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In the coming weeks we’ll select a couple of topics from our listeners to investigate with the help of a subject matter expert.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Benjamin Franklin And The American Experiment Collide On Stage\u003c/h2>\u003cp>When you think of famous scientists of the early United States, you likely think of Benjamin Franklin, inventor of the lightning rod, bifocal glasses, and even the glass harmonica.\u003c/p>\u003cp>He and his son are the subject of the play “\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/franklinland-play-benjamin-franklin/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Franklinland.\u003c/a>” It explores their sometimes contentious relationship, Benjamin Franklin’s accomplishments as a scientist, and how the scientific method can be used to understand the ongoing experiment of the United States. It’s running now until November 3 at the Ensemble Studio Theater in New York City.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira Flatow is joined by the playwright of “Franklinland,” Lloyd Suh, to learn how he joined all of these elements for the stage.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-11-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"title": "Searching The Universe For Clues To The Ultra-Small",
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"content": "\u003cp>What exactly is … everything? What is space-time?\u003c/p>\u003cp>At one extreme, you’ve got the weird rules of quantum physics that deal with subatomic particles. At the other extreme, you’ve got the vast expanses of space, such as spinning galaxies and black holes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>By mapping the cosmic microwave background, surveying the distribution of galaxies around the sky, and listening for gravitational waves, researchers are studying the cosmos for \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/general-relativity-equation-quantum-physics/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">clues to the quantum\u003c/a>. They hope that by finding patterns in some of these large-scale structures, tiny irregularities involving \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/general-relativity-equation-quantum-physics/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">quantum effects in the earliest days of the universe\u003c/a> might be revealed.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Charlie Wood, a staff writer covering physics for \u003ci>Quanta Magazine\u003c/i>, has written about some of these space-time mysteries in a special issue. He joins Ira to discuss the nature of space-time and how scientists are trying to decode its physics.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-11-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "What exactly is … everything? What is space-time?\nAt one extreme, you’ve got the weird rules of quantum physics that deal with subatomic particles. At the other extreme, you’ve got the vast expanses of space, such as spinning galaxies and black holes.\nBy mapping the cosmic microwave background, surveying the distribution of galaxies around the sky, and listening for gravitational waves, researchers are studying the cosmos for clues to the quantum. They hope that by finding patterns in some of these large-scale structures, tiny irregularities involving quantum effects in the earliest days of the universe might be revealed.\nCharlie Wood, a staff writer covering physics for Quanta Magazine, has written about some of these space-time mysteries in a special issue. He joins Ira to discuss the nature of space-time and how scientists are trying to decode its physics.\nTranscript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"title": "What Makes ‘SuperAgers’ Stay Healthy For So Long?",
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"content": "\u003cp>A common worry among older adults is how their brains and bodies might decline as they age.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A small but fortunate group will live past their 95th birthdays, while staying cognitively sharp and free of major health complications. They’re called “SuperAgers.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Researchers are working to figure out some of the genetic factors behind SuperAgers’ longevity—and how that knowledge might help the rest of the population live longer and healthier lives.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira talks with Dr. Sofiya Milman, director of Human Longevity Studies at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the lead researcher of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/superagers-genetics-study-health-longevity/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">SuperAgers Family Study\u003c/a>; and one of the study’s participants, Sally Froelich, a 95-year-old New York resident.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-11-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "A common worry among older adults is how their brains and bodies might decline as they age.\nA small but fortunate group will live past their 95th birthdays, while staying cognitively sharp and free of major health complications. They’re called “SuperAgers.”\nResearchers are working to figure out some of the genetic factors behind SuperAgers’ longevity—and how that knowledge might help the rest of the population live longer and healthier lives.\nIra talks with Dr. Sofiya Milman, director of Human Longevity Studies at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the lead researcher of the SuperAgers Family Study; and one of the study’s participants, Sally Froelich, a 95-year-old New York resident.\nTranscript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"title": "Asheville Was Never A ‘Climate Haven.’ Nowhere Is.",
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"content": "\u003cp>For years, Asheville, North Carolina, has been \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/asheville-climate-haven-climate-risk/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">billed as a “climate haven,”\u003c/a> a place safe from the touch of climate change-exacerbated disasters. But last month, Hurricane Helene called that label into question. Some of the worst damage of the storm occurred inland, in Western North Carolina.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Data visualization designer David McConville lived in Asheville for about 20 years, before moving to California.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“Watching people idealize Asheville was a little bit crazy-making,” McConville says. “\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/asheville-climate-haven-climate-risk/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">There were very clear patterns\u003c/a> of the combination of the topography and hydrology, weather patterns, and development patterns that were creating these dangers,” he says, referring to the extreme flooding and damage brought on by Hurricane Helene.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/asheville-climate-haven-climate-risk/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Resilience and adaptation\u003c/a> for communities hit hard by storms is a huge area of conversation for cities. And for places hit hard consecutively, like Florida’s coast after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, that need is even more pressing. Joining Ira to talk about this is Dr. Jesse Keenan, associate professor of sustainable real estate and urban planning at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana; and Dr. Jola Ajibade, associate professor of environmental and climate justice at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-11-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "For years, Asheville, North Carolina, has been billed as a “climate haven,” a place safe from the touch of climate change-exacerbated disasters. But last month, Hurricane Helene called that label into question. Some of the worst damage of the storm occurred inland, in Western North Carolina.\nData visualization designer David McConville lived in Asheville for about 20 years, before moving to California.\n“Watching people idealize Asheville was a little bit crazy-making,” McConville says. “There were very clear patterns of the combination of the topography and hydrology, weather patterns, and development patterns that were creating these dangers,” he says, referring to the extreme flooding and damage brought on by Hurricane Helene.\nResilience and adaptation for communities hit hard by storms is a huge area of conversation for cities. And for places hit hard consecutively, like Florida’s coast after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, that need is even more pressing. Joining Ira to talk about this is Dr. Jesse Keenan, associate professor of sustainable real estate and urban planning at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana; and Dr. Jola Ajibade, associate professor of environmental and climate justice at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Hurricane Milton caused a major storm surge, but also a reverse one. And, Lake Michigan's surface temperature has been above average nearly every day this year so far. All five Great Lakes are heating up.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>The Science Behind Hurricane Milton\u003c/h2>\u003cp>On October 9, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-milton-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Hurricane Milton made landfall\u003c/a> in Siesta Key, Florida, then barrelled across the state. This comes just a couple of weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the southeastern US. Hurricane Milton dumped up to 18 inches of rain in some places, flooding cars, homes, and other buildings. Several people are confirmed dead. Around 3 million are without power.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Hurricane Milton was expected to cause a 15-foot storm surge, but it appears that the storm surge maxed out at five to six feet. And there wasn’t just a storm surge, but \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-milton-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a reverse one\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira talks with Maggie Koerth, science writer and editorial lead for Carbon Plan, about some of the science of Hurricane Milton. They also discuss other \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-milton-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">science stories from the week\u003c/a>, including President Biden’s new rule for replacing lead pipes, concerns about the security of genetic data with 23andMe, and how to tell if an elephant is left or right-trunked.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Lake Michigan Swimmers Enjoy ‘Unsettling’ Warm Water\u003c/h2>\u003cp>On a sunny, mid-September afternoon, Olu Demuren took a running start off the concrete ledge just south of Belmont Harbor and leapt into Lake Michigan for the first time.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I was preparing myself for cold water,” Demuren said. “And this immediately felt very nice.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>The water along Chicago’s lakeshore averaged \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lake-michigan-warming-water/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">an unseasonable 71 degrees\u003c/a> that day. The weather was picturesque too: clear blue skies and temperatures in the mid-80s. Annelise Rittberg watched their friends from the concrete ledge and said the weather felt “deeply abnormal.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>“While it’s fun to be out here, it’s also unsettling,” Rittberg said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lake-michigan-warming-water/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Michigan is heating up\u003c/a>. The lake’s surface temperature has surpassed the running average dating back to 1995 nearly every day this year, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) data. And it’s not just one Great Lake. All five are warming. The massive bodies of water, which provide drinking water to more than 30 million people, are among the fastest-warming lakes worldwide, according to the federal government’s Fifth National Climate Assessment.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lake-michigan-warming-water/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-11-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Hurricane Milton caused a major storm surge, but also a reverse one. And, Lake Michigan's surface temperature has been above average nearly every day this year so far. All five Great Lakes are heating up.\nThe Science Behind Hurricane Milton\nOn October 9, Hurricane Milton made landfall in Siesta Key, Florida, then barrelled across the state. This comes just a couple of weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the southeastern US. Hurricane Milton dumped up to 18 inches of rain in some places, flooding cars, homes, and other buildings. Several people are confirmed dead. Around 3 million are without power.\nHurricane Milton was expected to cause a 15-foot storm surge, but it appears that the storm surge maxed out at five to six feet. And there wasn’t just a storm surge, but a reverse one.\nIra talks with Maggie Koerth, science writer and editorial lead for Carbon Plan, about some of the science of Hurricane Milton. They also discuss other science stories from the week, including President Biden’s new rule for replacing lead pipes, concerns about the security of genetic data with 23andMe, and how to tell if an elephant is left or right-trunked.\nLake Michigan Swimmers Enjoy ‘Unsettling’ Warm Water\nOn a sunny, mid-September afternoon, Olu Demuren took a running start off the concrete ledge just south of Belmont Harbor and leapt into Lake Michigan for the first time.\n“I was preparing myself for cold water,” Demuren said. “And this immediately felt very nice.”\nThe water along Chicago’s lakeshore averaged an unseasonable 71 degrees that day. The weather was picturesque too: clear blue skies and temperatures in the mid-80s. Annelise Rittberg watched their friends from the concrete ledge and said the weather felt “deeply abnormal.”\n“While it’s fun to be out here, it’s also unsettling,” Rittberg said.\nLake Michigan is heating up. The lake’s surface temperature has surpassed the running average dating back to 1995 nearly every day this year, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) data. And it’s not just one Great Lake. All five are warming. The massive bodies of water, which provide drinking water to more than 30 million people, are among the fastest-warming lakes worldwide, according to the federal government’s Fifth National Climate Assessment.\nRead the full story at sciencefriday.com.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Hurricane Milton caused a major storm surge, but also a reverse one. And, Lake Michigan's surface temperature has been above average nearly every day this year so far. All five Great Lakes are heating up.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>The Science Behind Hurricane Milton\u003c/h2>\u003cp>On October 9, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-milton-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Hurricane Milton made landfall\u003c/a> in Siesta Key, Florida, then barrelled across the state. This comes just a couple of weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the southeastern US. Hurricane Milton dumped up to 18 inches of rain in some places, flooding cars, homes, and other buildings. Several people are confirmed dead. Around 3 million are without power.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Hurricane Milton was expected to cause a 15-foot storm surge, but it appears that the storm surge maxed out at five to six feet. And there wasn’t just a storm surge, but \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-milton-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a reverse one\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira talks with Maggie Koerth, science writer and editorial lead for Carbon Plan, about some of the science of Hurricane Milton. They also discuss other \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-milton-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">science stories from the week\u003c/a>, including President Biden’s new rule for replacing lead pipes, concerns about the security of genetic data with 23andMe, and how to tell if an elephant is left or right-trunked.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Lake Michigan Swimmers Enjoy ‘Unsettling’ Warm Water\u003c/h2>\u003cp>On a sunny, mid-September afternoon, Olu Demuren took a running start off the concrete ledge just south of Belmont Harbor and leapt into Lake Michigan for the first time.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I was preparing myself for cold water,” Demuren said. “And this immediately felt very nice.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>The water along Chicago’s lakeshore averaged \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lake-michigan-warming-water/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">an unseasonable 71 degrees\u003c/a> that day. The weather was picturesque too: clear blue skies and temperatures in the mid-80s. Annelise Rittberg watched their friends from the concrete ledge and said the weather felt “deeply abnormal.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>“While it’s fun to be out here, it’s also unsettling,” Rittberg said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lake-michigan-warming-water/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Michigan is heating up\u003c/a>. The lake’s surface temperature has surpassed the running average dating back to 1995 nearly every day this year, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) data. And it’s not just one Great Lake. All five are warming. The massive bodies of water, which provide drinking water to more than 30 million people, are among the fastest-warming lakes worldwide, according to the federal government’s Fifth National Climate Assessment.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/lake-michigan-warming-water/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-11-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>We’re one month away from the presidential election. The campaigns are in high gear, trying to get their messages out, and hoping that those messages will be \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/election-campaign-psychology/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">enough to motivate voters\u003c/a> to both go to the polls—and to vote in their favor. \u003c/p>\u003cp>But just how solid are people’s political opinions at this point? \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/election-campaign-psychology/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Can anyone be swayed\u003c/a> at this point by another debate, campaign ad, or stump speech talking point? And how do campaigns judge the mood of the electorate to better position their messages? \u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Jon Krosnick, director of the Political Psychology Research Group at Stanford University, joins Ira Flatow to talk about \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/election-campaign-psychology/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">political decision-making\u003c/a>, the ways campaigns can influence voters, the effectiveness of polling, and what researchers know about how people make and hold opinions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-4-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "We’re one month away from the presidential election. The campaigns are in high gear, trying to get their messages out, and hoping that those messages will be enough to motivate voters to both go to the polls—and to vote in their favor. \nBut just how solid are people’s political opinions at this point? Can anyone be swayed at this point by another debate, campaign ad, or stump speech talking point? And how do campaigns judge the mood of the electorate to better position their messages? \nDr. Jon Krosnick, director of the Political Psychology Research Group at Stanford University, joins Ira Flatow to talk about political decision-making, the ways campaigns can influence voters, the effectiveness of polling, and what researchers know about how people make and hold opinions.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>We’re one month away from the presidential election. The campaigns are in high gear, trying to get their messages out, and hoping that those messages will be \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/election-campaign-psychology/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">enough to motivate voters\u003c/a> to both go to the polls—and to vote in their favor. \u003c/p>\u003cp>But just how solid are people’s political opinions at this point? \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/election-campaign-psychology/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Can anyone be swayed\u003c/a> at this point by another debate, campaign ad, or stump speech talking point? And how do campaigns judge the mood of the electorate to better position their messages? \u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Jon Krosnick, director of the Political Psychology Research Group at Stanford University, joins Ira Flatow to talk about \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/election-campaign-psychology/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">political decision-making\u003c/a>, the ways campaigns can influence voters, the effectiveness of polling, and what researchers know about how people make and hold opinions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-4-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"excerpt": "The phrase “go with your gut” is often used to say one should follow their intuition in the face of a big decision. Recent research in the journal Nature Mental Health shows the gut really could have a big impact on mental health and decision-making.\nThis study shows a clear link between people who handle stressful situations well and certain biological signatures in their microbiomes. Certain metabolites and gene activity in study participants were associated with high emotional regulation and cognition. These more resilient participants also had reduced inflammation and improved gut barrier integrity.\nThe study builds on previous research that shows the brain and the gut are closely linked, and that a dysregulation in one can lead to a dysregulation in the other. Lead author Dr. Arpana Church, co-director of UCLA’s Microbiome Center and associate professor of medicine, joins Ira to talk about the study. They also discuss how probiotics could someday be a promising treatment for mental health conditions.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The phrase “go with your gut” is often used to say one should follow their intuition in the face of a big decision. Recent research in the journal \u003ci>Nature Mental Health\u003c/i> shows the gut really could have a big impact on mental health and decision-making.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This study shows a clear link between people who \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/gut-microbiome-stress-resilience/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">handle stressful situations well \u003c/a>and certain biological signatures in their microbiomes. Certain metabolites and gene activity in study participants were associated with high emotional regulation and cognition. These more resilient participants also had reduced inflammation and improved gut barrier integrity.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The study builds on previous research that shows \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/gut-microbiome-stress-resilience/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the brain and the gut are closely linked\u003c/a>, and that a dysregulation in one can lead to a dysregulation in the other. Lead author Dr. Arpana Church, co-director of UCLA’s Microbiome Center and associate professor of medicine, joins Ira to talk about the study. They also discuss how probiotics could someday be a promising treatment for mental health conditions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-4-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>As the surgeon general has stated, we are in a mental health crisis. Depression is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tms-depression-treatment/\" target=\"_blank\">leading cause\u003c/a> of disability worldwide. And a major challenge is that depression can be difficult to treat, especially for people who don’t respond well to talk therapy or antidepressants.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But there’s a relatively new technique that seems to have \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tms-depression-treatment/\" target=\"_blank\">a significant positive impact\u003c/a> on people with treatment-resistant depression, even sending many of them into remission. It’s called \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tms-depression-treatment/\" target=\"_blank\">transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)\u003c/a> and it uses magnets to stimulate certain areas of the brain that play a role in depression.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A team at Stanford developed a protocol for TMS that received FDA clearance in 2022 and, as of this year, it’s covered by Medicare. In a study from 2021, it was shown to improve remission rates for depression by up to 80%, with one patient calling it “a game changer.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>So how does TMS work, and could it change the way we treat depression and other mental illnesses?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira Flatow is joined by Dr. Nolan Williams, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, where he’s also the director of the Stanford Brain Stimulation Lab. They talk about the advances that Williams’ team made with their SAINT protocol (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy), patient experiences with the technology, and potential future applications of this technique.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-4-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "As the surgeon general has stated, we are in a mental health crisis. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. And a major challenge is that depression can be difficult to treat, especially for people who don’t respond well to talk therapy or antidepressants.\nBut there’s a relatively new technique that seems to have a significant positive impact on people with treatment-resistant depression, even sending many of them into remission. It’s called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and it uses magnets to stimulate certain areas of the brain that play a role in depression.\nA team at Stanford developed a protocol for TMS that received FDA clearance in 2022 and, as of this year, it’s covered by Medicare. In a study from 2021, it was shown to improve remission rates for depression by up to 80%, with one patient calling it “a game changer.”\nSo how does TMS work, and could it change the way we treat depression and other mental illnesses?\nIra Flatow is joined by Dr. Nolan Williams, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, where he’s also the director of the Stanford Brain Stimulation Lab. They talk about the advances that Williams’ team made with their SAINT protocol (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy), patient experiences with the technology, and potential future applications of this technique.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>As the surgeon general has stated, we are in a mental health crisis. Depression is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tms-depression-treatment/\" target=\"_blank\">leading cause\u003c/a> of disability worldwide. And a major challenge is that depression can be difficult to treat, especially for people who don’t respond well to talk therapy or antidepressants.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But there’s a relatively new technique that seems to have \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tms-depression-treatment/\" target=\"_blank\">a significant positive impact\u003c/a> on people with treatment-resistant depression, even sending many of them into remission. It’s called \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/tms-depression-treatment/\" target=\"_blank\">transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)\u003c/a> and it uses magnets to stimulate certain areas of the brain that play a role in depression.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A team at Stanford developed a protocol for TMS that received FDA clearance in 2022 and, as of this year, it’s covered by Medicare. In a study from 2021, it was shown to improve remission rates for depression by up to 80%, with one patient calling it “a game changer.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>So how does TMS work, and could it change the way we treat depression and other mental illnesses?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira Flatow is joined by Dr. Nolan Williams, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University, where he’s also the director of the Stanford Brain Stimulation Lab. They talk about the advances that Williams’ team made with their SAINT protocol (Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy), patient experiences with the technology, and potential future applications of this technique.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-4-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/origin-of-life-on-earth-and-in-space-mario-livio-book/\" target=\"_blank\">origin of life on Earth \u003c/a>has been mulled over by scientists for centuries. We now know that life’s building blocks are RNA, amino acids, and cells. But if life originated from the primordial ooze of early Earth, could that process be unfolding elsewhere in the universe?\u003c/p>\u003cp>The search for life elsewhere in the universe is at the center of the book \u003ca href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/18570/9781541602960\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Is Earth Exceptional?: The Quest for Cosmic Life\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, by Mario Livio and Jack Szostak. Dr. Livio, an astrophysicist previously with the Space Telescope Science Institute, which operates the Hubble Space Telescope, joins Ira to talk about the possibilities of life beyond Earth, and where we would most likely find it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Read an excerpt of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/origin-of-life-is-earth-exceptional-book/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Is Earth Exceptional?: The Quest for Cosmic Life.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-4-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "The origin of life on Earth has been mulled over by scientists for centuries. We now know that life’s building blocks are RNA, amino acids, and cells. But if life originated from the primordial ooze of early Earth, could that process be unfolding elsewhere in the universe?\nThe search for life elsewhere in the universe is at the center of the book Is Earth Exceptional?: The Quest for Cosmic Life, by Mario Livio and Jack Szostak. Dr. Livio, an astrophysicist previously with the Space Telescope Science Institute, which operates the Hubble Space Telescope, joins Ira to talk about the possibilities of life beyond Earth, and where we would most likely find it.\nRead an excerpt of Is Earth Exceptional?: The Quest for Cosmic Life.\nTranscript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/origin-of-life-on-earth-and-in-space-mario-livio-book/\" target=\"_blank\">origin of life on Earth \u003c/a>has been mulled over by scientists for centuries. We now know that life’s building blocks are RNA, amino acids, and cells. But if life originated from the primordial ooze of early Earth, could that process be unfolding elsewhere in the universe?\u003c/p>\u003cp>The search for life elsewhere in the universe is at the center of the book \u003ca href=\"https://bookshop.org/a/18570/9781541602960\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Is Earth Exceptional?: The Quest for Cosmic Life\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, by Mario Livio and Jack Szostak. Dr. Livio, an astrophysicist previously with the Space Telescope Science Institute, which operates the Hubble Space Telescope, joins Ira to talk about the possibilities of life beyond Earth, and where we would most likely find it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Read an excerpt of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/origin-of-life-is-earth-exceptional-book/\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Is Earth Exceptional?: The Quest for Cosmic Life.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-4-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"title": "Hurricane Helene's Effect On The Global Tech Industry | A Stretchy Band-Aid For The Heart",
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"content": "\u003cp>The storm flooded mines in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, which supply the tech industry with some of the purest quartz in the world. Also, researchers developed a 3D-printable material, inspired by worms, that can act as a Band-Aid for damaged heart and cartilage tissue.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Hurricane Helene’s Damage Could Affect The Global Tech Industry\u003c/h2>\u003cp>After making landfall on September 26, Hurricane Helene devastated regions in the southeastern US. Over 200 people are confirmed dead so far. About a million people are still without power, and many lack clean water.\u003c/p>\u003cp>As climate change intensifies, hurricanes like Helene are expected to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-helene-tech-quartz-north-carolina/\" target=\"_blank\">occur more often\u003c/a> and be more intense. What’s become very clear in the last few years is that due to the interconnectedness of the modern world, extreme weather in one place can have global implications.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For example, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, home to around 2,200 people, flooded during Hurricane Helene. The town is also home to several mines that produce some of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-helene-tech-quartz-north-carolina/\" target=\"_blank\">world’s purest quartz\u003c/a>, an ingredient necessary to make solar panels, smartphones, semiconductors, and more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira talks with Umair Irfan, senior correspondent at \u003ci>Vox\u003c/i>, about this and other science news of the week, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-helene-tech-quartz-north-carolina/\" target=\"_blank\">a completed map of a fruit fly’s brain,\u003c/a> how scientists in the United Kingdom are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-helene-tech-quartz-north-carolina/\" target=\"_blank\">screening newborns for rare diseases\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-helene-tech-quartz-north-carolina/\" target=\"_blank\">how octopuses and fish are hunting as a team\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>A Strong, Stretchy, And Sticky Band-Aid For The Heart\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The heart is an impressive organ that has to beat constantly for years. But what happens when heart tissue is damaged? Or when cartilage in joints like our knees wears out? These constantly moving tissues don’t regenerate easily, and there aren’t a lot of great treatment options.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To address these kinds of problems, a team at University of Colorado Boulder invented a new strong, stretchy, and sticky \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/new-3d-printing-approach-for-custom-human-organs-implants-inspired-by-worms/\" target=\"_blank\">hydrogel material\u003c/a> that could act as a Band-Aid to heart or tissue lesions. They were inspired by masses of worms that tangle and untangle themselves, behaving almost as both a solid and liquid. The team was able to replicate that in a molecular structure with the help of a new 3D-printing technique. And it could have applications far beyond medicine, including for manufacturing and improving the 3D-printing process itself. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/new-3d-printing-approach-for-custom-human-organs-implants-inspired-by-worms/\" target=\"_blank\">Their research was published in the journal \u003ci>Science\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, and their lab has filed for a provisional patent for the material.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Jason Burdick, professor of chemical and biological engineering at CU Boulder’s BioFrontiers Institute, joins Ira Flatow to talk about the new material and how it could improve future tissue and cartilage treatment.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-4-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "The storm flooded mines in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, which supply the tech industry with some of the purest quartz in the world. Also, researchers developed a 3D-printable material, inspired by worms, that can act as a Band-Aid for damaged heart and cartilage tissue.\nHurricane Helene’s Damage Could Affect The Global Tech Industry\nAfter making landfall on September 26, Hurricane Helene devastated regions in the southeastern US. Over 200 people are confirmed dead so far. About a million people are still without power, and many lack clean water.\nAs climate change intensifies, hurricanes like Helene are expected to occur more often and be more intense. What’s become very clear in the last few years is that due to the interconnectedness of the modern world, extreme weather in one place can have global implications.\nFor example, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, home to around 2,200 people, flooded during Hurricane Helene. The town is also home to several mines that produce some of the world’s purest quartz, an ingredient necessary to make solar panels, smartphones, semiconductors, and more.\nIra talks with Umair Irfan, senior correspondent at Vox, about this and other science news of the week, including a completed map of a fruit fly’s brain, how scientists in the United Kingdom are screening newborns for rare diseases, and how octopuses and fish are hunting as a team.\nA Strong, Stretchy, And Sticky Band-Aid For The Heart\nThe heart is an impressive organ that has to beat constantly for years. But what happens when heart tissue is damaged? Or when cartilage in joints like our knees wears out? These constantly moving tissues don’t regenerate easily, and there aren’t a lot of great treatment options.\nTo address these kinds of problems, a team at University of Colorado Boulder invented a new strong, stretchy, and sticky hydrogel material that could act as a Band-Aid to heart or tissue lesions. They were inspired by masses of worms that tangle and untangle themselves, behaving almost as both a solid and liquid. The team was able to replicate that in a molecular structure with the help of a new 3D-printing technique. And it could have applications far beyond medicine, including for manufacturing and improving the 3D-printing process itself. Their research was published in the journal Science, and their lab has filed for a provisional patent for the material.\nDr. Jason Burdick, professor of chemical and biological engineering at CU Boulder’s BioFrontiers Institute, joins Ira Flatow to talk about the new material and how it could improve future tissue and cartilage treatment.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The storm flooded mines in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, which supply the tech industry with some of the purest quartz in the world. Also, researchers developed a 3D-printable material, inspired by worms, that can act as a Band-Aid for damaged heart and cartilage tissue.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Hurricane Helene’s Damage Could Affect The Global Tech Industry\u003c/h2>\u003cp>After making landfall on September 26, Hurricane Helene devastated regions in the southeastern US. Over 200 people are confirmed dead so far. About a million people are still without power, and many lack clean water.\u003c/p>\u003cp>As climate change intensifies, hurricanes like Helene are expected to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-helene-tech-quartz-north-carolina/\" target=\"_blank\">occur more often\u003c/a> and be more intense. What’s become very clear in the last few years is that due to the interconnectedness of the modern world, extreme weather in one place can have global implications.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For example, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, home to around 2,200 people, flooded during Hurricane Helene. The town is also home to several mines that produce some of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-helene-tech-quartz-north-carolina/\" target=\"_blank\">world’s purest quartz\u003c/a>, an ingredient necessary to make solar panels, smartphones, semiconductors, and more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira talks with Umair Irfan, senior correspondent at \u003ci>Vox\u003c/i>, about this and other science news of the week, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-helene-tech-quartz-north-carolina/\" target=\"_blank\">a completed map of a fruit fly’s brain,\u003c/a> how scientists in the United Kingdom are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-helene-tech-quartz-north-carolina/\" target=\"_blank\">screening newborns for rare diseases\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/hurricane-helene-tech-quartz-north-carolina/\" target=\"_blank\">how octopuses and fish are hunting as a team\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>A Strong, Stretchy, And Sticky Band-Aid For The Heart\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The heart is an impressive organ that has to beat constantly for years. But what happens when heart tissue is damaged? Or when cartilage in joints like our knees wears out? These constantly moving tissues don’t regenerate easily, and there aren’t a lot of great treatment options.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To address these kinds of problems, a team at University of Colorado Boulder invented a new strong, stretchy, and sticky \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/new-3d-printing-approach-for-custom-human-organs-implants-inspired-by-worms/\" target=\"_blank\">hydrogel material\u003c/a> that could act as a Band-Aid to heart or tissue lesions. They were inspired by masses of worms that tangle and untangle themselves, behaving almost as both a solid and liquid. The team was able to replicate that in a molecular structure with the help of a new 3D-printing technique. And it could have applications far beyond medicine, including for manufacturing and improving the 3D-printing process itself. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/new-3d-printing-approach-for-custom-human-organs-implants-inspired-by-worms/\" target=\"_blank\">Their research was published in the journal \u003ci>Science\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, and their lab has filed for a provisional patent for the material.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Jason Burdick, professor of chemical and biological engineering at CU Boulder’s BioFrontiers Institute, joins Ira Flatow to talk about the new material and how it could improve future tissue and cartilage treatment.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/october-4-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>This summer, the Bureau of Land Management approved seven herbicides to fight invasive plants in the West. Also, when scientists analyzed the swirls in the famous painting, they found Van Gogh depicted forces of nature with startling accuracy.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>What Newly Approved Herbicides Could Mean For Federal Land\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Invasive plants are a big problem across the western US.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Cunning interlopers like cheatgrass, leafy spurge and red brome can outcompete native vegetation, crowd habitats and steal water and other vital soil nutrients.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Of the 245 million acres controlled by the Bureau of Land Management, harmful non-native plants have already infested 79 million acres—an area larger than the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia and South Carolina combined. That’s why the federal agency felt the urgency to approve seven new herbicides to kill invasives on its land nationwide, said Seth Flanigan, a BLM senior invasive species specialist based in Idaho.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“If we don’t remove this now, what is it going to look like 10 years from now?” he said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/new-herbicides-federal-land/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read the rest of this article on sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>The Hidden Physics In Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’\u003c/h2>\u003cp>One of Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous creations is “The Starry Night,” an oil painting of a quaint French village at night with a blue night sky that dramatically swirls around the yellow stars and moon.\u003c/p>\u003cp>It’s easy to admire this painting as a casual viewer, but if you research fluid dynamics, one thing in particular stands out: those iconic swirls in the sky. To a physicist, they look an awful lot like the swirls that atmospheric turbulence produces. And some researchers have been wondering if Van Gogh’s swirls actually match \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/physics-van-gogh-starry-night/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the mathematical models of turbulence theory.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Well, a team of researchers from China and France set out to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/physics-van-gogh-starry-night/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">analyze all the swirls in “The Starry Night,”\u003c/a> and it turns out that Van Gogh had a knack for depicting the forces of nature. Their results were published in the journal \u003ci>Physics Of Fluid.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Anna Rothschild sits down with Dr. Francois Schmitt, research professor in physics at the French National Centre for Scientific Research and co-author of the recent study, to talk about the hidden physics in this famous painting.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-27-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "This summer, the Bureau of Land Management approved seven herbicides to fight invasive plants in the West. Also, when scientists analyzed the swirls in the famous painting, they found Van Gogh depicted forces of nature with startling accuracy.\nWhat Newly Approved Herbicides Could Mean For Federal Land\nInvasive plants are a big problem across the western US.\nCunning interlopers like cheatgrass, leafy spurge and red brome can outcompete native vegetation, crowd habitats and steal water and other vital soil nutrients.\nOf the 245 million acres controlled by the Bureau of Land Management, harmful non-native plants have already infested 79 million acres—an area larger than the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia and South Carolina combined. That’s why the federal agency felt the urgency to approve seven new herbicides to kill invasives on its land nationwide, said Seth Flanigan, a BLM senior invasive species specialist based in Idaho.\n“If we don’t remove this now, what is it going to look like 10 years from now?” he said.\nRead the rest of this article on sciencefriday.com.\nThe Hidden Physics In Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’\nOne of Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous creations is “The Starry Night,” an oil painting of a quaint French village at night with a blue night sky that dramatically swirls around the yellow stars and moon.\nIt’s easy to admire this painting as a casual viewer, but if you research fluid dynamics, one thing in particular stands out: those iconic swirls in the sky. To a physicist, they look an awful lot like the swirls that atmospheric turbulence produces. And some researchers have been wondering if Van Gogh’s swirls actually match the mathematical models of turbulence theory.\nWell, a team of researchers from China and France set out to analyze all the swirls in “The Starry Night,” and it turns out that Van Gogh had a knack for depicting the forces of nature. Their results were published in the journal Physics Of Fluid.\nGuest host Anna Rothschild sits down with Dr. Francois Schmitt, research professor in physics at the French National Centre for Scientific Research and co-author of the recent study, to talk about the hidden physics in this famous painting.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This summer, the Bureau of Land Management approved seven herbicides to fight invasive plants in the West. Also, when scientists analyzed the swirls in the famous painting, they found Van Gogh depicted forces of nature with startling accuracy.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>What Newly Approved Herbicides Could Mean For Federal Land\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Invasive plants are a big problem across the western US.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Cunning interlopers like cheatgrass, leafy spurge and red brome can outcompete native vegetation, crowd habitats and steal water and other vital soil nutrients.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Of the 245 million acres controlled by the Bureau of Land Management, harmful non-native plants have already infested 79 million acres—an area larger than the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia and South Carolina combined. That’s why the federal agency felt the urgency to approve seven new herbicides to kill invasives on its land nationwide, said Seth Flanigan, a BLM senior invasive species specialist based in Idaho.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“If we don’t remove this now, what is it going to look like 10 years from now?” he said.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/new-herbicides-federal-land/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read the rest of this article on sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>The Hidden Physics In Van Gogh’s ‘The Starry Night’\u003c/h2>\u003cp>One of Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous creations is “The Starry Night,” an oil painting of a quaint French village at night with a blue night sky that dramatically swirls around the yellow stars and moon.\u003c/p>\u003cp>It’s easy to admire this painting as a casual viewer, but if you research fluid dynamics, one thing in particular stands out: those iconic swirls in the sky. To a physicist, they look an awful lot like the swirls that atmospheric turbulence produces. And some researchers have been wondering if Van Gogh’s swirls actually match \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/physics-van-gogh-starry-night/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the mathematical models of turbulence theory.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Well, a team of researchers from China and France set out to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/physics-van-gogh-starry-night/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">analyze all the swirls in “The Starry Night,”\u003c/a> and it turns out that Van Gogh had a knack for depicting the forces of nature. Their results were published in the journal \u003ci>Physics Of Fluid.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Anna Rothschild sits down with Dr. Francois Schmitt, research professor in physics at the French National Centre for Scientific Research and co-author of the recent study, to talk about the hidden physics in this famous painting.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-27-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ci>This conversation discusses suicide and suicidal ideation in young people. Please take care while listening. If you or a loved one is thinking about suicide or self-harm, text TALK to 741-741 or call 9-8-8 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003cp>In the United States, suicide is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/youth-suicide-risk-hospital-emergency-departments/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">second leading cause of death\u003c/a> for young people aged 10 to 24. One in five high school students seriously considered attempting suicide in 2023, according to the latest data from the CDC.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Doctors, researchers, and mental health professionals have been looking for solutions to support our country’s struggling youth. One place to start is in \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/youth-suicide-risk-hospital-emergency-departments/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">hospital emergency departments.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>How can emergency departments be better equipped to help struggling teens, and potentially save lives?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Anna Rothschild is joined by Dr. Samaa Kemal, an emergency medicine physician at the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to discuss her research on the subject.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The following resources are available if you or someone close to you is in need of mental health support:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003cul>\u003cli>Call 988 for the \u003ca href=\"https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/\" target=\"_blank\">Suicide & Crisis Lifeline\u003c/a>. Or text TALK to 741-741.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Call 1-800-662-HELP for the \u003ca href=\"https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline\" target=\"_blank\">SAMHSA National Helpline\u003c/a>; they can provide referral and information services for mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment.\u003c/li>\u003cli>Locate additional resources through the \u003ca href=\"https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources/\" target=\"_blank\">American Foundation for Suicide Prevention\u003c/a>.\u003c/li>\u003c/ul>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-27-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "This conversation discusses suicide and suicidal ideation in young people. Please take care while listening. If you or a loved one is thinking about suicide or self-harm, text TALK to 741-741 or call 9-8-8 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.\nIn the United States, suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people aged 10 to 24. One in five high school students seriously considered attempting suicide in 2023, according to the latest data from the CDC.\nDoctors, researchers, and mental health professionals have been looking for solutions to support our country’s struggling youth. One place to start is in hospital emergency departments.\nHow can emergency departments be better equipped to help struggling teens, and potentially save lives?\nGuest host Anna Rothschild is joined by Dr. Samaa Kemal, an emergency medicine physician at the Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago to discuss her research on the subject.\nThe following resources are available if you or someone close to you is in need of mental health support:\n\nCall 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Or text TALK to 741-741.\nCall 1-800-662-HELP for the SAMHSA National Helpline; they can provide referral and information services for mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment.\nLocate additional resources through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.\n\nTranscript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Emissions from anesthesia are one of the largest sources of greenhouse gases from hospitals. This anesthesiologist wants to change that. And, a cultural anthropologist discusses the Mariana Islands’ long history of colonization and why demilitarization matters for climate progress.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>A Major Source Of Greenhouse Gases In Hospitals? Anesthesia\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Did you know that some of the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/anesthesia-greenhouse-gas-medical-climate-solutions/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">gases used in anesthesia\u003c/a> are strong greenhouse gases? A few years ago, Seattle Children’s Hospital analyzed its carbon footprint and found that the gases used in anesthesia made up about \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/anesthesia-greenhouse-gas-medical-climate-solutions/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">7% of the hospital’s total emissions\u003c/a>, right behind emissions from heating and power and those from commuting.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Faced with this problem, Dr. Elizabeth Hansen, a pediatric anesthesiologist at Seattle Children’s, took matters into her own hands and slashed the operating room’s emissions. She now helps other hospitals do the same with \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/anesthesia-greenhouse-gas-medical-climate-solutions/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Project Spruce\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Anna Rothschild talks with Dr. Hansen about how and why she took on the problem.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Militarization And Environmental Injustice In The Mariana Islands\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Let’s take a trip to the Northern Mariana Islands, a string of islands in the Pacific just north of Guam. The islands were sites of major battles during World War II and were captured by the United States in 1944. The US \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/mariana-islands-militarization-climate-injustice/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">established a military presence\u003c/a> across the territory—including building the world’s largest air force base at the time, on an island called Tinian.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/mariana-islands-militarization-climate-injustice/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">US military never left\u003c/a>, and in the 1980s, the Northern Mariana Islands became a US territory. A few years ago, the Pentagon proposed building a bombing range on an island called Pagan, but residents of the islands pushed back.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Isa Arriola is a cultural anthropologist at Concordia University in Montreal and co-founder of the organization Our Common Wealth 670, based in Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands. She’s fought back against the militarization of her home islands, and she talks with guest host Anna Rothschild about how the military presence has affected the people and environment of the Marianas, and why \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/mariana-islands-militarization-climate-injustice/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">demilitarization needs to be part of climate action\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-27-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Emissions from anesthesia are one of the largest sources of greenhouse gases from hospitals. This anesthesiologist wants to change that. And, a cultural anthropologist discusses the Mariana Islands’ long history of colonization and why demilitarization matters for climate progress.\nA Major Source Of Greenhouse Gases In Hospitals? Anesthesia\nDid you know that some of the gases used in anesthesia are strong greenhouse gases? A few years ago, Seattle Children’s Hospital analyzed its carbon footprint and found that the gases used in anesthesia made up about 7% of the hospital’s total emissions, right behind emissions from heating and power and those from commuting.\nFaced with this problem, Dr. Elizabeth Hansen, a pediatric anesthesiologist at Seattle Children’s, took matters into her own hands and slashed the operating room’s emissions. She now helps other hospitals do the same with Project Spruce.\nGuest host Anna Rothschild talks with Dr. Hansen about how and why she took on the problem.\nMilitarization And Environmental Injustice In The Mariana Islands\nLet’s take a trip to the Northern Mariana Islands, a string of islands in the Pacific just north of Guam. The islands were sites of major battles during World War II and were captured by the United States in 1944. The US established a military presence across the territory—including building the world’s largest air force base at the time, on an island called Tinian.\nThe US military never left, and in the 1980s, the Northern Mariana Islands became a US territory. A few years ago, the Pentagon proposed building a bombing range on an island called Pagan, but residents of the islands pushed back.\nDr. Isa Arriola is a cultural anthropologist at Concordia University in Montreal and co-founder of the organization Our Common Wealth 670, based in Saipan, the capital of the Northern Mariana Islands. She’s fought back against the militarization of her home islands, and she talks with guest host Anna Rothschild about how the military presence has affected the people and environment of the Marianas, and why demilitarization needs to be part of climate action.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>The company is betting big on nuclear energy to meet increasing power needs of data centers and new technologies like AI. Also, new research into a strange fish known as the sea robin finds that leg-like appendages can “taste” prey buried in the sand.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Microsoft Makes Deal To Restart Three Mile Island\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania has quite a reputation in the world of nuclear energy: One of its reactors suffered a catastrophic \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/microsoft-open-three-mile-island/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">partial meltdown in 1979\u003c/a>, earning the title of the largest nuclear accident in US history. The failed reactor has been inoperable since the accident, while the other reactor shuttered in 2019.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But now, tech giant Microsoft has \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/microsoft-open-three-mile-island/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">made a deal\u003c/a> with the nuclear site to reopen Three Mile Island, and purchase all of its generating capacity over the next 20 years. As Big Tech bets big on artificial intelligence, the need for electricity to power data centers is increasing tremendously. Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates is a large investor in nuclear energy.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To help Science Friday celebrate Climate Week NYC, Casey Crownhart, climate reporter for \u003ci>MIT Technology Review\u003c/i> joins guest host Anna Rothschild to discuss this and other top climate stories of the week.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>These Fish Use Their Legs (Yes, Legs) To Taste\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Your legs may help you get around, but what if they could also help you sniff out a snack? That’s a trick achieved by a fish called the sea robin. The fish, which lives on the seafloor, has an unusual appearance, with wing-like fins and leg-like appendages that it uses to walk along the ocean bottom. But in work \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sea-robin-leg-tasters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">published this week\u003c/a> in the journal \u003ci>Current Biology\u003c/i>, researchers report that those legs are also chemical sensing organs that can taste for prey buried under the sand.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Nicholas Bellono, a professor of molecular and cellular biology at Harvard, first learned of the unusual fish on a visit to the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, where he was planning to obtain squid and octopus for another research project. MBL workers showed Bellono and colleagues the sea robin, and explained that they have a reputation for being able to locate hidden prey—to the point that other organisms will follow the sea robin, hoping to get in on the meal. The intrigued researchers brought some sea robins back to the lab, and began \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sea-robin-leg-tasters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a series of experiments\u003c/a> to better understand their prey-sniffing abilities.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Bellono joins guest host Anna Rothschild to talk about the fish, the genetic adaptations that allow it to sense the world through its legs, and the value of serendipity and curiosity-driven research in the scientific world.\u003c/p>\u003cp> \u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-27-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "The company is betting big on nuclear energy to meet increasing power needs of data centers and new technologies like AI. Also, new research into a strange fish known as the sea robin finds that leg-like appendages can “taste” prey buried in the sand.\nMicrosoft Makes Deal To Restart Three Mile Island\nThree Mile Island in Pennsylvania has quite a reputation in the world of nuclear energy: One of its reactors suffered a catastrophic partial meltdown in 1979, earning the title of the largest nuclear accident in US history. The failed reactor has been inoperable since the accident, while the other reactor shuttered in 2019.\nBut now, tech giant Microsoft has made a deal with the nuclear site to reopen Three Mile Island, and purchase all of its generating capacity over the next 20 years. As Big Tech bets big on artificial intelligence, the need for electricity to power data centers is increasing tremendously. Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates is a large investor in nuclear energy.\nTo help Science Friday celebrate Climate Week NYC, Casey Crownhart, climate reporter for MIT Technology Review joins guest host Anna Rothschild to discuss this and other top climate stories of the week.\nThese Fish Use Their Legs (Yes, Legs) To Taste\nYour legs may help you get around, but what if they could also help you sniff out a snack? That’s a trick achieved by a fish called the sea robin. The fish, which lives on the seafloor, has an unusual appearance, with wing-like fins and leg-like appendages that it uses to walk along the ocean bottom. But in work published this week in the journal Current Biology, researchers report that those legs are also chemical sensing organs that can taste for prey buried under the sand.\nDr. Nicholas Bellono, a professor of molecular and cellular biology at Harvard, first learned of the unusual fish on a visit to the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, where he was planning to obtain squid and octopus for another research project. MBL workers showed Bellono and colleagues the sea robin, and explained that they have a reputation for being able to locate hidden prey—to the point that other organisms will follow the sea robin, hoping to get in on the meal. The intrigued researchers brought some sea robins back to the lab, and began a series of experiments to better understand their prey-sniffing abilities.\nBellono joins guest host Anna Rothschild to talk about the fish, the genetic adaptations that allow it to sense the world through its legs, and the value of serendipity and curiosity-driven research in the scientific world.\n \nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>In 2021, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/francis-collins-book-mistrust-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Francis Collins\u003c/a> stepped down after a dozen years leading the National Institutes of Health. He had just overseen the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic,in the early days of changing public health guidance as scientists learned more about this new virus. He was also involved in the quickest development of a vaccine in history.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Now, he’s had some time to reflect on how the US arrived at such a divisive place about COVID-19 and vaccines, how trust in science has dwindled, and what we can do about it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira sits down with Dr. Collins to talk about the lessons from his new book, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/francis-collins-book-mistrust-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith and Trust\u003c/i>,\u003c/a> and why he decided to speak publicly about his prostate cancer diagnosis.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-20-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>In 2021, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/francis-collins-book-mistrust-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Dr. Francis Collins\u003c/a> stepped down after a dozen years leading the National Institutes of Health. He had just overseen the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic,in the early days of changing public health guidance as scientists learned more about this new virus. He was also involved in the quickest development of a vaccine in history.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Now, he’s had some time to reflect on how the US arrived at such a divisive place about COVID-19 and vaccines, how trust in science has dwindled, and what we can do about it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira sits down with Dr. Collins to talk about the lessons from his new book, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/francis-collins-book-mistrust-science/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith and Trust\u003c/i>,\u003c/a> and why he decided to speak publicly about his prostate cancer diagnosis.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-20-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Since ChatGPT was released to the public almost three years ago, generative AI chatbots have had many impacts on our society: They played a large role in the recent Hollywood strikes, energy usage is spiking because of them, and they’re having a chilling effect on various writing-related industries.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But they’re also affecting the world of research papers and scientific publishing. They do offer some benefits, like making technical research papers easier to read, which could make research more accessible to the public and also greatly aid non-English speaking researchers.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But AI chatbots also raise a host of new issues. Researchers estimate that a significant amount of papers from the last couple years were \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/use-of-generative-ai-in-scientific-papers/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">at least partially written by AI\u003c/a>, and others suspect that they are supercharging the production of fake research papers, which has led to thousands of paper retractions across major journals in recent years. Major scientific journals are struggling with how to set guidelines for generative AI use in research papers, given that so-called AI-writing detectors are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/use-of-generative-ai-in-scientific-papers/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">not as accurate\u003c/a> as they were once thought to be.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So what does the future of scientific publishing look like in a world where AI chatbots are a reality? And how does that affect the level of trust that the public has with science?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira Flatow sits down with Dr. Jessamy Bagenal, senior executive editor at The Lancet and adjunct professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, to talk about how generative AI is changing the way scientific papers are written, how it’s fueling the fake-paper industry, and how she thinks publishers should adjust their submission guidelines in response.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-20-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Since ChatGPT was released to the public almost three years ago, generative AI chatbots have had many impacts on our society: They played a large role in the recent Hollywood strikes, energy usage is spiking because of them, and they’re having a chilling effect on various writing-related industries.\nBut they’re also affecting the world of research papers and scientific publishing. They do offer some benefits, like making technical research papers easier to read, which could make research more accessible to the public and also greatly aid non-English speaking researchers.\nBut AI chatbots also raise a host of new issues. Researchers estimate that a significant amount of papers from the last couple years were at least partially written by AI, and others suspect that they are supercharging the production of fake research papers, which has led to thousands of paper retractions across major journals in recent years. Major scientific journals are struggling with how to set guidelines for generative AI use in research papers, given that so-called AI-writing detectors are not as accurate as they were once thought to be.\nSo what does the future of scientific publishing look like in a world where AI chatbots are a reality? And how does that affect the level of trust that the public has with science?\nIra Flatow sits down with Dr. Jessamy Bagenal, senior executive editor at The Lancet and adjunct professor at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, to talk about how generative AI is changing the way scientific papers are written, how it’s fueling the fake-paper industry, and how she thinks publishers should adjust their submission guidelines in response.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"excerpt": "Would you be interested in a cookie infused with smog from your favorite city? Maybe a loaf of sourdough made from wheat tainted by wildfires?\nThose are just a few of the projects from the Center for Genomic Gastronomy, based in Amsterdam and Portugal, where artists use innovative ingredients to represent environmental crises and imagine what the future of food could look like.\nIra talks with Zack Denfeld, co-founder of the Center for Genomic Gastronomy, about how art and food can help us envision a more sustainable food system.\nRead the full story about how artists and chefs are putting ecological crises on the menu.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Parenting is a tough job. Some days are absolutely overwhelming, balancing a job, a home, and a child’s needs. One thing goes wrong and it’s like a house of cards falling apart. Not to mention, being keenly aware of how the parents around you are doing. Are you keeping up?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is paying close attention. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/surgeon-general-parent-stress-mental-health/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">His most recent advisory\u003c/a> is about parental stress and mental health. It’s been a busy summer for Dr. Murthy. He’s called for a warning label on social media because of its effects on mental health and declared gun violence a public health crisis. Ira talks with the Surgeon General in depth about these latest initiatives.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-20-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Parenting is a tough job. Some days are absolutely overwhelming, balancing a job, a home, and a child’s needs. One thing goes wrong and it’s like a house of cards falling apart. Not to mention, being keenly aware of how the parents around you are doing. Are you keeping up?\nSurgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is paying close attention. His most recent advisory is about parental stress and mental health. It’s been a busy summer for Dr. Murthy. He’s called for a warning label on social media because of its effects on mental health and declared gun violence a public health crisis. Ira talks with the Surgeon General in depth about these latest initiatives.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>The ring would have gradually fallen to Earth as meteorites, correlating to a spike of impacts seen in the geological record. Also, a new AI tool can judge whether sand came from a beach, a river, a glacial deposit, or a wind-blown dune.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Earth May Once Have Had A Ring Like Saturn\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Hundreds of millions of years ago, Earth may have looked quite different when viewed from space: Scientists propose it may have had a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/earth-ring-like-saturn/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Saturn-like ring\u003c/a>, made up of lots of smaller asteroids.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The new paper, published in \u003ci>Earth and Planetary Science Letters\u003c/i>, proposes that this ring formed around 466 million years ago. A major source of evidence is a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/earth-ring-like-saturn/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">band of impact craters near the equator.\u003c/a> The researchers also posit the ring would have shaded this equatorial area, possibly changing global temperatures and creating an icehouse period.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira speaks to Rachel Feltman, host of the \u003ci>Popular Science\u003c/i> podcast “The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week,” about this and other top science stories of the week, including how lizards use bubbles to “scuba dive” underwater, and ancient cave art that possibly shows a long-extinct species.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>An AI To Identify The Environment A Grain Of Sand Came From\u003c/h2>\u003cp>If you were given a bucket of sand and asked to determine where it came from, you’d probably have a hard time guessing if it was from a beach, a riverbank, the playground down the street, or a Saharan sand dune.\u003c/p>\u003cp>There are experts who can make a guess at that sort of ID, using a categorization process that takes skill, a scanning electron microscope, and hours of time. Now, however, researchers report in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/ai-for-identifying-sand-grains/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences\u003c/i>\u003c/a> that they’ve developed an AI model that can quickly judge whether a sample of sand came from a beach, a river, a glacial deposit, or a wind-blown dune.\u003c/p>\u003cp>That type of identification isn’t just of interest to geologists. Sand is one of the world’s most in-demand resources, second only to water in use. And different applications need different types of sand—for instance, making concrete and mortar requires angular sand for good adhesion and stability. These kinds of needs have given rise to illicit sand mining, sand theft, and sand smuggling. A way of rapidly identifying the origins of a sample of sand could be useful to investigators, or to companies seeking to ensure sustainability goals.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Michael Hasson, a PhD candidate in Stanford’s Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, joins SciFri’s Charles Bergquist to discuss the new \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/ai-for-identifying-sand-grains/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">SandAI,\u003c/a> and the challenges of tracking grains of sand.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-20-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>SciFri producer Kathleen Davis talks with Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire, assistant professor of immunology and infectious diseases at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health to help \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/questions-updated-covid-vaccine-booster-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">answer our listeners’ top questions about the updated COVID-19 vaccines\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This Q&A, which includes questions from our audience members, has been adapted from our interview with Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire. It has been edited for clarity and brevity.\u003c/p>\u003cp>If I’ve already had COVID and it wasn’t so bad, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/questions-updated-covid-vaccine-booster-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">why should I even bother\u003c/a> with this new booster?\u003c/p>\u003cp>There’s always a chance that COVID-19 will cause more than the sniffles, or that you could end up in the emergency room—especially for older people. Why take that chance when you have the option to go to your local CVS and, in many cases, get a free vaccine that has been proven to decrease your chances of more severe disease?\u003c/p>\u003cp>My hope is that as time progresses, people become more comfortable with the idea of getting seasonal vaccinations for COVID-19 along with flu. \u003c/p>\u003cp>Is the new COVID-19 vaccine one shot?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Yes.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/questions-updated-covid-vaccine-booster-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full Q&A at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-13-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "SciFri producer Kathleen Davis talks with Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire, assistant professor of immunology and infectious diseases at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health to help answer our listeners’ top questions about the updated COVID-19 vaccines.\nThis Q&A, which includes questions from our audience members, has been adapted from our interview with Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire. It has been edited for clarity and brevity.\nIf I’ve already had COVID and it wasn’t so bad, why should I even bother with this new booster?\nThere’s always a chance that COVID-19 will cause more than the sniffles, or that you could end up in the emergency room—especially for older people. Why take that chance when you have the option to go to your local CVS and, in many cases, get a free vaccine that has been proven to decrease your chances of more severe disease?\nMy hope is that as time progresses, people become more comfortable with the idea of getting seasonal vaccinations for COVID-19 along with flu. \nIs the new COVID-19 vaccine one shot?\nYes.\nRead the full Q&A at sciencefriday.com.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Part of the reason it’s difficult to talk about climate change is that it can be hard to see a long-term positive outcome for people and the planet. But Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, a marine biologist and co-founder of the Urban Ocean Lab, argues that to prevent the worst effects of climate change, we have to start by asking ourselves, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/book-ayana-elizabeth-johnson-climate-solutions/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">what if we get it right?\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>She’s the author of a new book with that same title, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/book-ayana-elizabeth-johnson-climate-solutions/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures\u003c/i>.\u003c/a> In the book, she poses that question to experts in oceans, farming, architecture, finance, and even Hollywood to find out what getting it right looks like in their own fields and what those solutions could look like for the rest of us.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Read an excerpt from \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/climate-solutions-dont-need-hope/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-13-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Kids and teens are back in school, and the battle over the smartphones in their pockets is becoming more prominent. For years, teachers and parents have lamented about the distractions these devices cause in and out of the classroom. Last year, the US surgeon general declared a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/smartphone-ban-in-schools/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">youth mental health crisis\u003c/a>, citing social media as a significant factor, and more than 40 US states are suing Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, arguing that the company intentionally manipulated their apps to addict teens and kids.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A 2021 survey showed that \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/smartphone-ban-in-schools/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">76% of US public schools prohibit cellphones\u003c/a>. Seven states have implemented bans, and 14 more recently introduced similar legislation.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To parents and educators, it might seem that phones and social media are bad for kids and bad for learning. But research shows that the reality is more complicated, with some suggesting that a blanket smartphone ban isn’t necessarily the solution.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So what are the best ways to approach school phone bans? What do we know about the psychological effects of smartphones on kids and teens? And why does this research tend to defy simple answers?\u003c/p>\u003cp>To answer these questions, guest host and SciFri producer Kathleen Davis is joined by Dr. Emily Weinstein, co-director of the Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard University, and the author of \u003ci>Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing (And Adults Are Missing)\u003c/i>, and Sandy Roberts, education program manager at Science Friday and former middle school teacher.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-13-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Kids and teens are back in school, and the battle over the smartphones in their pockets is becoming more prominent. For years, teachers and parents have lamented about the distractions these devices cause in and out of the classroom. Last year, the US surgeon general declared a youth mental health crisis, citing social media as a significant factor, and more than 40 US states are suing Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, arguing that the company intentionally manipulated their apps to addict teens and kids.\nA 2021 survey showed that 76% of US public schools prohibit cellphones. Seven states have implemented bans, and 14 more recently introduced similar legislation.\nTo parents and educators, it might seem that phones and social media are bad for kids and bad for learning. But research shows that the reality is more complicated, with some suggesting that a blanket smartphone ban isn’t necessarily the solution.\nSo what are the best ways to approach school phone bans? What do we know about the psychological effects of smartphones on kids and teens? And why does this research tend to defy simple answers?\nTo answer these questions, guest host and SciFri producer Kathleen Davis is joined by Dr. Emily Weinstein, co-director of the Center for Digital Thriving at Harvard University, and the author of Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are Facing (And Adults Are Missing), and Sandy Roberts, education program manager at Science Friday and former middle school teacher.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003ch2>SpaceX Crew Completes First Citizen Spacewalk\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Big news in the world of commercial space flight: On Thursday morning, Jared Iasaacman and Sarah Gillis, members of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/spacex-first-citizen-spacewalk/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission,\u003c/a> became the first civilians to complete a spacewalk. The mission is a collaboration between Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Isaacman, a billionaire tech entrepreneur. While outside the spacecraft, the two crew members conducted mobility tests on their spacesuits.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri Producer Kathleen Davis talks with Jason Dinh, climate editor at \u003ci>Atmos Magazine\u003c/i> about this and other top science news of the week including \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/spacex-first-citizen-spacewalk/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">deadly cholera outbreaks\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/spacex-first-citizen-spacewalk/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">germs at 10,000 ft\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/spacex-first-citizen-spacewalk/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Japanese eels that can escape a fish stomach\u003c/a> through their gills.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>The First Successful Whole-Eye Transplant, Over A Year Later\u003c/h2>\u003cp>In May of 2023, there was a massive advance in the world of organ transplantation: the first whole human eye and partial face transplant. The man at the center of this procedure is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/first-whole-eye-transplant-one-year-later/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">46-year-old Aaron James\u003c/a>, who sustained significant facial injuries from a high-voltage work accident.\u003c/p>\u003cp>At the time, it was unclear just how successful the operation would be. Previous tests in animals had resulted in shrinkage of the transplanted eye, if not outright rejection. But now, more than a year after the transplant, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/first-whole-eye-transplant-one-year-later/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a new paper in the journal JAMA\u003c/a> outlines the success of this first-of-its-kind operation. While James cannot see out of his new eye, there is blood flow, normal pressure, and a retinal response to light.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Kathleen Davis speaks with Dr. Daniel Ceradini, director of research at NYU Langone’s Department of Plastic Surgery and first author of the JAMA study. They discuss the implications this success could have for the future of eye surgery, and the dramatic improvements in James’ quality of life.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-13-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "SpaceX Crew Completes First Citizen Spacewalk\nBig news in the world of commercial space flight: On Thursday morning, Jared Iasaacman and Sarah Gillis, members of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission, became the first civilians to complete a spacewalk. The mission is a collaboration between Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Isaacman, a billionaire tech entrepreneur. While outside the spacecraft, the two crew members conducted mobility tests on their spacesuits.\nSciFri Producer Kathleen Davis talks with Jason Dinh, climate editor at Atmos Magazine about this and other top science news of the week including deadly cholera outbreaks, germs at 10,000 ft, and Japanese eels that can escape a fish stomach through their gills.\nThe First Successful Whole-Eye Transplant, Over A Year Later\nIn May of 2023, there was a massive advance in the world of organ transplantation: the first whole human eye and partial face transplant. The man at the center of this procedure is 46-year-old Aaron James, who sustained significant facial injuries from a high-voltage work accident.\nAt the time, it was unclear just how successful the operation would be. Previous tests in animals had resulted in shrinkage of the transplanted eye, if not outright rejection. But now, more than a year after the transplant, a new paper in the journal JAMA outlines the success of this first-of-its-kind operation. While James cannot see out of his new eye, there is blood flow, normal pressure, and a retinal response to light.\nGuest host Kathleen Davis speaks with Dr. Daniel Ceradini, director of research at NYU Langone’s Department of Plastic Surgery and first author of the JAMA study. They discuss the implications this success could have for the future of eye surgery, and the dramatic improvements in James’ quality of life.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003ch2>SpaceX Crew Completes First Citizen Spacewalk\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Big news in the world of commercial space flight: On Thursday morning, Jared Iasaacman and Sarah Gillis, members of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/spacex-first-citizen-spacewalk/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission,\u003c/a> became the first civilians to complete a spacewalk. The mission is a collaboration between Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Isaacman, a billionaire tech entrepreneur. While outside the spacecraft, the two crew members conducted mobility tests on their spacesuits.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri Producer Kathleen Davis talks with Jason Dinh, climate editor at \u003ci>Atmos Magazine\u003c/i> about this and other top science news of the week including \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/spacex-first-citizen-spacewalk/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">deadly cholera outbreaks\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/spacex-first-citizen-spacewalk/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">germs at 10,000 ft\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/spacex-first-citizen-spacewalk/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Japanese eels that can escape a fish stomach\u003c/a> through their gills.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>The First Successful Whole-Eye Transplant, Over A Year Later\u003c/h2>\u003cp>In May of 2023, there was a massive advance in the world of organ transplantation: the first whole human eye and partial face transplant. The man at the center of this procedure is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/first-whole-eye-transplant-one-year-later/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">46-year-old Aaron James\u003c/a>, who sustained significant facial injuries from a high-voltage work accident.\u003c/p>\u003cp>At the time, it was unclear just how successful the operation would be. Previous tests in animals had resulted in shrinkage of the transplanted eye, if not outright rejection. But now, more than a year after the transplant, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/first-whole-eye-transplant-one-year-later/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a new paper in the journal JAMA\u003c/a> outlines the success of this first-of-its-kind operation. While James cannot see out of his new eye, there is blood flow, normal pressure, and a retinal response to light.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Kathleen Davis speaks with Dr. Daniel Ceradini, director of research at NYU Langone’s Department of Plastic Surgery and first author of the JAMA study. They discuss the implications this success could have for the future of eye surgery, and the dramatic improvements in James’ quality of life.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-13-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"title": "‘Time Capsule’ Rocks And Earth’s Mantle | Genetically Engineering Stronger Wood",
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"content": "\u003cp>Samples of 2.5 billion-year-old mantle rocks found at spreading ocean ridges could put bounds on models of how the planet formed. And, researchers decreased the amount of lignin in poplar tree wood, making it stronger and slower to deteriorate.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>‘Time Capsule’ Rocks Provide Clues About Earth’s Mantle\u003c/h2>\u003cp>If you’re looking to really learn about the history of our planet, look to geology. Ancient rocks can provide a time capsule of the conditions in which they formed. But even the geologic record has its limits—rocks and minerals get weathered, buried, heated, melted, and recycled over time—so geologists need to search out \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/time-capsule-rocks-earths-mantle-chemistry/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">rare super-old geologic holdouts\u003c/a> to tell about the earliest times.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Writing in the journal \u003ci>Nature \u003c/i>in July, researchers described what they can learn about the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/time-capsule-rocks-earths-mantle-chemistry/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">chemical history of Earth’s mantle\u003c/a>, the geologic layer beneath the planet’s crust, from studying 2.5 billion-year-old rocks collected at spreading ocean ridges. They found that these unusual mantle rocks didn’t necessarily have to have been formed in a world with less available oxygen, but could have been produced just by the mantle layer being hotter long ago.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Elizabeth Cottrell, chair of the Department of Mineral Sciences at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, joins Ira to talk about the research and why \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/time-capsule-rocks-earths-mantle-chemistry/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a collection of old rocks\u003c/a> is an important part of international scientific infrastructure.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Genetically Engineering Stronger Poplar Tree Wood\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Trees play a big role in the fight against climate change: They can \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/genetically-engineering-stronger-poplar-tree-wood/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">soak up carbon dioxide \u003c/a>from the air and store it for centuries in the form of biomass. But it turns out that trees could be doing even more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In 2023, Science Friday covered how the company Living Carbon had genetically engineered poplar trees to have a more efficient photosynthesis process. This allowed the trees to grow twice as fast and store 30% more carbon biomass than regular poplars, making them ideal for the carbon credit market.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Recently, researchers at the University of Maryland also experimented with genetically modifying poplar trees. But this time, they had a different goal in mind. They modified the tree to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/genetically-engineering-stronger-poplar-tree-wood/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">reduce the amount of lignin\u003c/a> in its wood. This made the wood stronger without the need for harsh chemical processing. It also slowed the deterioration rate of the wood, which allows it to store carbon for longer periods.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To explain more about \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/genetically-engineering-stronger-poplar-tree-wood/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">this “super wood,” \u003c/a>SciFri guest host Sophie Bushwick is joined by the lead plant geneticist on the study, Dr. Yiping Qi, associate professor at Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-6-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Samples of 2.5 billion-year-old mantle rocks found at spreading ocean ridges could put bounds on models of how the planet formed. And, researchers decreased the amount of lignin in poplar tree wood, making it stronger and slower to deteriorate.\n‘Time Capsule’ Rocks Provide Clues About Earth’s Mantle\nIf you’re looking to really learn about the history of our planet, look to geology. Ancient rocks can provide a time capsule of the conditions in which they formed. But even the geologic record has its limits—rocks and minerals get weathered, buried, heated, melted, and recycled over time—so geologists need to search out rare super-old geologic holdouts to tell about the earliest times.\nWriting in the journal Nature in July, researchers described what they can learn about the chemical history of Earth’s mantle, the geologic layer beneath the planet’s crust, from studying 2.5 billion-year-old rocks collected at spreading ocean ridges. They found that these unusual mantle rocks didn’t necessarily have to have been formed in a world with less available oxygen, but could have been produced just by the mantle layer being hotter long ago.\nDr. Elizabeth Cottrell, chair of the Department of Mineral Sciences at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, joins Ira to talk about the research and why a collection of old rocks is an important part of international scientific infrastructure.\nGenetically Engineering Stronger Poplar Tree Wood\nTrees play a big role in the fight against climate change: They can soak up carbon dioxide from the air and store it for centuries in the form of biomass. But it turns out that trees could be doing even more.\nIn 2023, Science Friday covered how the company Living Carbon had genetically engineered poplar trees to have a more efficient photosynthesis process. This allowed the trees to grow twice as fast and store 30% more carbon biomass than regular poplars, making them ideal for the carbon credit market.\nRecently, researchers at the University of Maryland also experimented with genetically modifying poplar trees. But this time, they had a different goal in mind. They modified the tree to reduce the amount of lignin in its wood. This made the wood stronger without the need for harsh chemical processing. It also slowed the deterioration rate of the wood, which allows it to store carbon for longer periods.\nTo explain more about this “super wood,” SciFri guest host Sophie Bushwick is joined by the lead plant geneticist on the study, Dr. Yiping Qi, associate professor at Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the University of Maryland.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>If you’ve ever seen a cute cow video on social media, you might notice they seem to have a lot in common with dogs. They can wag their tails, they love to gobble down tasty treats, and if you’re lucky, they might flop over for a nice belly or neck scratch.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cowpuppy-book-cow-intelligence-emotions/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Cows are clearly emotional\u003c/a> animals, but how smart are they exactly? That’s the question that neuroscientist and author Dr. Gregory Berns had when he and his wife moved from Atlanta to the Georgia countryside in 2020, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cowpuppy-book-cow-intelligence-emotions/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">started raising cows of their own\u003c/a>. And to better understand them, he applied his years of experience researching the brains of animals, like dogs and dolphins.\u003c/p>\u003cp>He joins guest host Sophie Bushwick to talk about his new book, \u003ci>Cowpuppy: An Unexpected Friendship And A Scientist’s Journey Into The Secret World Of Cows\u003c/i>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/cowpuppy-cattle-cow-farming-excerpt/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read an excerpt of \u003ci>Cowpuppy: An Unexpected Friendship And A Scientist’s Journey Into The Secret World Of Cows\u003c/i>\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-6-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "If you’ve ever seen a cute cow video on social media, you might notice they seem to have a lot in common with dogs. They can wag their tails, they love to gobble down tasty treats, and if you’re lucky, they might flop over for a nice belly or neck scratch.\nCows are clearly emotional animals, but how smart are they exactly? That’s the question that neuroscientist and author Dr. Gregory Berns had when he and his wife moved from Atlanta to the Georgia countryside in 2020, and started raising cows of their own. And to better understand them, he applied his years of experience researching the brains of animals, like dogs and dolphins.\nHe joins guest host Sophie Bushwick to talk about his new book, Cowpuppy: An Unexpected Friendship And A Scientist’s Journey Into The Secret World Of Cows.\nRead an excerpt of Cowpuppy: An Unexpected Friendship And A Scientist’s Journey Into The Secret World Of Cows.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Shark fishing is alive and well, but the fishermen who do it are increasingly prioritizing conservation. And, an unknown ant was spotted in Manhattan in 2011, and it quickly spread through New York City. We now know what it is.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Fishing For—And Saving—Sharks off the Jersey Shore\u003c/h2>\u003cp>At an undisclosed beach at 5:30 p.m. in New Jersey, shark fisherman AJ Rotondella and two clients wait for beachgoers to leave. Once the beach is empty, Rotondella \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/shark-fishing-conservation-new-jersey/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">cuts up some chunks of fish as bait\u003c/a>, and casts lines into the water.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“I shark fish, shark fish, shark fish, eat pizza, and shark fish … that’s pretty much it,” Rotondella said. “Waking up in the morning … wide open ocean, anything could be anywhere at any time. And I think that’s fascinating. No matter how long you’ve done this, you’ve never seen it all.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>He has always loved fishing, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/shark-fishing-conservation-new-jersey/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">got into shark fishing 13 years ago\u003c/a>, when his brother told him they could catch sharks from the beach. They caught two on their first day and could not catch another shark for the rest of the year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“That really got me interested because I knew it was possible, but I couldn’t do it again,” he said. “I … absolutely obsessed over this.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>But Rotondella had a steep learning curve ahead of him. By trial and error, sometimes staying on a beach for multiple days, he learned how to read the tides, water temperatures, currents, and even phases of the moon to figure out how to track the sharks.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/shark-fishing-conservation-new-jersey/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Scientists Identify The ‘ManhattAnt’ Spreading Across NYC\u003c/h2>\u003cp>New York City is home to more than 8 million people. But there’s another massive population below their feet: ants.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In 2011, when surveying ant populations on Broadway and Times Square, researchers got quite a surprise: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/manhattant-new-york-ant-identified/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">an unidentified species of ant\u003c/a>, which was soon dubbed the “ManhattAnt.” Since then, it has become the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/manhattant-new-york-ant-identified/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">second-most populous ant\u003c/a> species in New York City.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Earlier this year, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/manhattant-new-york-ant-identified/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the first study on this unidentified species\u003c/a> was released. It concluded that this species, \u003ci>Lasius emarginatus\u003c/i>, likely hitchhiked from Europe to the US. Though their populations have grown tremendously, it’s unclear how the ants are interacting with New York’s native ants.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Joining guest host Sophie Bushwick to discuss this ant species is Dr. Clint Penick, assistant professor of insect ecology at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-6-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Shark fishing is alive and well, but the fishermen who do it are increasingly prioritizing conservation. And, an unknown ant was spotted in Manhattan in 2011, and it quickly spread through New York City. We now know what it is.\nFishing For—And Saving—Sharks off the Jersey Shore\nAt an undisclosed beach at 5:30 p.m. in New Jersey, shark fisherman AJ Rotondella and two clients wait for beachgoers to leave. Once the beach is empty, Rotondella cuts up some chunks of fish as bait, and casts lines into the water.\n“I shark fish, shark fish, shark fish, eat pizza, and shark fish … that’s pretty much it,” Rotondella said. “Waking up in the morning … wide open ocean, anything could be anywhere at any time. And I think that’s fascinating. No matter how long you’ve done this, you’ve never seen it all.”\nHe has always loved fishing, and got into shark fishing 13 years ago, when his brother told him they could catch sharks from the beach. They caught two on their first day and could not catch another shark for the rest of the year.\n“That really got me interested because I knew it was possible, but I couldn’t do it again,” he said. “I … absolutely obsessed over this.”\nBut Rotondella had a steep learning curve ahead of him. By trial and error, sometimes staying on a beach for multiple days, he learned how to read the tides, water temperatures, currents, and even phases of the moon to figure out how to track the sharks.\nRead the full story at sciencefriday.com.\nScientists Identify The ‘ManhattAnt’ Spreading Across NYC\nNew York City is home to more than 8 million people. But there’s another massive population below their feet: ants.\nIn 2011, when surveying ant populations on Broadway and Times Square, researchers got quite a surprise: an unidentified species of ant, which was soon dubbed the “ManhattAnt.” Since then, it has become the second-most populous ant species in New York City.\nEarlier this year, the first study on this unidentified species was released. It concluded that this species, Lasius emarginatus, likely hitchhiked from Europe to the US. Though their populations have grown tremendously, it’s unclear how the ants are interacting with New York’s native ants.\nJoining guest host Sophie Bushwick to discuss this ant species is Dr. Clint Penick, assistant professor of insect ecology at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"excerpt": "You might be familiar with a gigabyte, one of the most popular units of measure for computer storage. A two-hour movie is 3 gigabytes on average, while your phone can probably store 256 gigabytes.\nBut did you know that your body also stores information in its own way?\nWe see this in DNA, which has the instructions needed for an organism to develop, survive, and reproduce. In computing storage terms, each cell of our body contains about 1.5 gigabytes worth of data. And with about 30 trillion cells in our bodies, we could theoretically store about 45 trillion gigabytes—also known as 45 zettabytes—which is equivalent to about one fourth of all the data in the world today.\nRecently, a group of researchers was able to develop a technology that allows computer storage and processing using DNA’s ability to store information by turning genetic code into binary code. This technology could have a major impact on the way we do computing and digital storage.\nTo explain more about this technology, SciFri guest host Sophie Bushwick is joined by two professors from North Carolina State University’s Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Dr. Albert Keung and Dr. Orlin Velev.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>ESA officials said it was only the ninth time an asteroid was spotted before reaching Earth’s atmosphere. And, as the climate changes and summer temperatures linger, educators are increasingly worried about keeping kids safe from heat exhaustion.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>An Asteroid Impact, Spotted In Advance\u003c/h2>\u003cp>On Wednesday, an asteroid named 2024 RW1 burned up in the atmosphere above the Philippines. As asteroids go, it was not especially notable. Astronomers say objects the size of 2024 RW1, which was about a meter in diameter, encounter the Earth \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/an-asteroid-impact-spotted-in-advance/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">about every two weeks\u003c/a>. Due to local weather conditions, not many ground observers were able to see the fireball produced by the impact on the atmosphere. But astronomers on the Catalina Sky Survey project had observed the asteroid a few hours earlier as it approached the planet, and were able to give a prediction for where and when it was likely to enter the atmosphere. European Space Agency officials said \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/an-asteroid-impact-spotted-in-advance/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">it was only the ninth time\u003c/a> people were able to spot an asteroid in advance of Earth impact.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri’s Charles Bergquist joins guest host Sophie Bushwick to talk about that astronomical event and other stories from the week in science, including work on gold nugget geophysics, a potential advance in pain medications, and the mystery of a missing pregnant shark.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Extreme Heat Is Making Learning—And Teaching—More Difficult\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Kids across the United States just kicked off a new school year. But in recent years, summer weather has spilled over into fall, with temperatures staying hotter than normal through September and even into October. Sitting in \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/extreme-heat-schools-heat-exhaustion/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a sweltering classroom\u003c/a> can make learning difficult—and even dangerous.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/extreme-heat-schools-heat-exhaustion/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">A recent story in \u003ci>The 19th \u003c/i>\u003c/a>describes how learning and teaching have become more challenging as the climate heats up. Guest host Sophie Bushwick talks with \u003ci>The 19th\u003c/i> reporter Jessica Kutz about her reporting and what solutions might be on the horizon.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-6-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "ESA officials said it was only the ninth time an asteroid was spotted before reaching Earth’s atmosphere. And, as the climate changes and summer temperatures linger, educators are increasingly worried about keeping kids safe from heat exhaustion.\nAn Asteroid Impact, Spotted In Advance\nOn Wednesday, an asteroid named 2024 RW1 burned up in the atmosphere above the Philippines. As asteroids go, it was not especially notable. Astronomers say objects the size of 2024 RW1, which was about a meter in diameter, encounter the Earth about every two weeks. Due to local weather conditions, not many ground observers were able to see the fireball produced by the impact on the atmosphere. But astronomers on the Catalina Sky Survey project had observed the asteroid a few hours earlier as it approached the planet, and were able to give a prediction for where and when it was likely to enter the atmosphere. European Space Agency officials said it was only the ninth time people were able to spot an asteroid in advance of Earth impact.\nSciFri’s Charles Bergquist joins guest host Sophie Bushwick to talk about that astronomical event and other stories from the week in science, including work on gold nugget geophysics, a potential advance in pain medications, and the mystery of a missing pregnant shark.\nExtreme Heat Is Making Learning—And Teaching—More Difficult\nKids across the United States just kicked off a new school year. But in recent years, summer weather has spilled over into fall, with temperatures staying hotter than normal through September and even into October. Sitting in a sweltering classroom can make learning difficult—and even dangerous.\nA recent story in The 19th describes how learning and teaching have become more challenging as the climate heats up. Guest host Sophie Bushwick talks with The 19th reporter Jessica Kutz about her reporting and what solutions might be on the horizon.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>ESA officials said it was only the ninth time an asteroid was spotted before reaching Earth’s atmosphere. And, as the climate changes and summer temperatures linger, educators are increasingly worried about keeping kids safe from heat exhaustion.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>An Asteroid Impact, Spotted In Advance\u003c/h2>\u003cp>On Wednesday, an asteroid named 2024 RW1 burned up in the atmosphere above the Philippines. As asteroids go, it was not especially notable. Astronomers say objects the size of 2024 RW1, which was about a meter in diameter, encounter the Earth \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/an-asteroid-impact-spotted-in-advance/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">about every two weeks\u003c/a>. Due to local weather conditions, not many ground observers were able to see the fireball produced by the impact on the atmosphere. But astronomers on the Catalina Sky Survey project had observed the asteroid a few hours earlier as it approached the planet, and were able to give a prediction for where and when it was likely to enter the atmosphere. European Space Agency officials said \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/an-asteroid-impact-spotted-in-advance/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">it was only the ninth time\u003c/a> people were able to spot an asteroid in advance of Earth impact.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri’s Charles Bergquist joins guest host Sophie Bushwick to talk about that astronomical event and other stories from the week in science, including work on gold nugget geophysics, a potential advance in pain medications, and the mystery of a missing pregnant shark.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Extreme Heat Is Making Learning—And Teaching—More Difficult\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Kids across the United States just kicked off a new school year. But in recent years, summer weather has spilled over into fall, with temperatures staying hotter than normal through September and even into October. Sitting in \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/extreme-heat-schools-heat-exhaustion/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a sweltering classroom\u003c/a> can make learning difficult—and even dangerous.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/extreme-heat-schools-heat-exhaustion/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">A recent story in \u003ci>The 19th \u003c/i>\u003c/a>describes how learning and teaching have become more challenging as the climate heats up. Guest host Sophie Bushwick talks with \u003ci>The 19th\u003c/i> reporter Jessica Kutz about her reporting and what solutions might be on the horizon.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/september-6-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"title": "Dino-Killing Asteroid Was Rich In Carbon | The Dogs Sniffing Out Spotted Lanternflies",
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"content": "\u003cp>A new study suggests that the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs may have originated from the outer parts of the solar system. And, invasive spotted lanternflies often lay eggs on vehicles and shipped goods. Now researchers are training dogs to sniff them out before they hatch.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Asteroid That Killed The Dinosaurs Was A Carbon-Rich Rock\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Around 66 million years ago, an asteroid slammed into the Earth, blasted debris everywhere, plummeted the planet into cold darkness, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/origins-of-the-asteroid-that-killed-the-dinos-5-mins/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">ended the age of dinosaurs\u003c/a>. (Though birds survived, of course.)\u003c/p>\u003cp>It might be the most famous disaster in our planet’s history, but scientists still have plenty of questions about it. Like, what was the asteroid made of? And where did it come from? A new study in the journal \u003ci>Science\u003c/i> offers up \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/origins-of-the-asteroid-that-killed-the-dinos-5-mins/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">some long-awaited answers\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Rachel Feltman speaks with study author Dr. Mario Fischer-Gödde, a geochemist at the University of Cologne in Germany.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Training Dogs To Stop The Spread Of Spotted Lanternflies\u003c/h2>\u003cp>In 10 years, the spotted lanternfly has gone from non-existent in the U.S. to being established in \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/training-dogs-invasive-spotted-lanternfly/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">at least 16 states\u003c/a>. They’re quite distinct: The adults measure about an inch long, they’ve got striking red and black markings, and are, as the name suggests, spotted. And they’ve got a worrisome tendency to chow down on certain plants, including grapevines, and some fruit and hardwood trees.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Spotted lanternflies are able to spread so effectively in part because they tend to lay eggs on things that travel from state to state: shipping supplies, vehicles, and lumber.\u003c/p>\u003cp>There’s a new tactic to detect spotted lanternfly eggs before they can hatch:\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/training-dogs-invasive-spotted-lanternfly/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\"> training dogs to sniff them out\u003c/a>. Guest host Rachel Feltman speaks to two researchers behind this project: Dr. Nathan Hall, director of the Canine Olfaction Research and Education Laboratory at Texas Tech in Lubbock, and Dr. Erica Feuerbacher, associate professor of applied animal welfare and behavior at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/invasive-spotted-lanternfly-sniffer-dogs/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read the full story here.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-30-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Eels have fascinated humans for thousands of years, even captivating big thinkers like Aristotle and Freud. Despite having been around for \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/slippery-beast-book-eels-poaching/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">some 200 million years\u003c/a>, eels are still rather mysterious creatures. For example, scientists still aren’t sure exactly how they spawn.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But those unanswered questions haven’t stopped humans from wanting to eat them. So much so that they’re now endangered in some areas—and a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/slippery-beast-book-eels-poaching/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">lucrative criminal enterprise\u003c/a> has risen up to poach baby eels from the wild.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Rachel Feltman talks with Ellen Ruppel Shell, author of \u003ci>Slippery Beast: A True Crime History, with Eels\u003c/i> about her journey into the wild world of eels.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/slippery-beast-eels-book-excerpt/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read an excerpt of \u003ci>Slippery Beast: A True Crime History, with Eels\u003c/i>.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Eels have fascinated humans for thousands of years, even captivating big thinkers like Aristotle and Freud. Despite having been around for some 200 million years, eels are still rather mysterious creatures. For example, scientists still aren’t sure exactly how they spawn.\nBut those unanswered questions haven’t stopped humans from wanting to eat them. So much so that they’re now endangered in some areas—and a lucrative criminal enterprise has risen up to poach baby eels from the wild.\nGuest host Rachel Feltman talks with Ellen Ruppel Shell, author of Slippery Beast: A True Crime History, with Eels about her journey into the wild world of eels.\nRead an excerpt of Slippery Beast: A True Crime History, with Eels.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Eels have fascinated humans for thousands of years, even captivating big thinkers like Aristotle and Freud. Despite having been around for \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/slippery-beast-book-eels-poaching/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">some 200 million years\u003c/a>, eels are still rather mysterious creatures. For example, scientists still aren’t sure exactly how they spawn.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But those unanswered questions haven’t stopped humans from wanting to eat them. So much so that they’re now endangered in some areas—and a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/slippery-beast-book-eels-poaching/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">lucrative criminal enterprise\u003c/a> has risen up to poach baby eels from the wild.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Rachel Feltman talks with Ellen Ruppel Shell, author of \u003ci>Slippery Beast: A True Crime History, with Eels\u003c/i> about her journey into the wild world of eels.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/slippery-beast-eels-book-excerpt/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read an excerpt of \u003ci>Slippery Beast: A True Crime History, with Eels\u003c/i>.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Did you know that almost every star you see in the night sky has at least one planet orbiting it?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Here’s something even wilder: There are some celestial bodies that look a lot like planets, but just \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/jwst-webb-telescope-rogue-worlds/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">float around freely\u003c/a> in the cosmos, unattached to any particular star. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/jwst-webb-telescope-rogue-worlds/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">They’re called rogue worlds\u003c/a>. With data from the James Webb Space Telescope, astrophysicists just identified six right here in our own Milky Way galaxy.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So what can we learn from these rogue worlds? Can they teach us anything about \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/jwst-webb-telescope-rogue-worlds/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">how stars and planets are formed\u003c/a>? Guest host Rachel Feltman talks with two authors of the recent study: Assistant Research Scientist Dr. Adam Langeveld, and Professor of Physics and Astronomy Dr. Ray Jayawardhana, both of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-30-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Did you know that almost every star you see in the night sky has at least one planet orbiting it?\nHere’s something even wilder: There are some celestial bodies that look a lot like planets, but just float around freely in the cosmos, unattached to any particular star. They’re called rogue worlds. With data from the James Webb Space Telescope, astrophysicists just identified six right here in our own Milky Way galaxy.\nSo what can we learn from these rogue worlds? Can they teach us anything about how stars and planets are formed? Guest host Rachel Feltman talks with two authors of the recent study: Assistant Research Scientist Dr. Adam Langeveld, and Professor of Physics and Astronomy Dr. Ray Jayawardhana, both of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\n \nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>You might have noticed that the seasons don’t quite behave like they used to. In some places, fall and spring seem to fly by, while winter and summer are much longer and feel more intense. This shift is known as season creep, where \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/season-creep-climate-human-behavior-psychology/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the timing of the seasons starts to shift\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This phenomenon is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/season-creep-climate-human-behavior-psychology/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">mostly due to climate change\u003c/a> creating temperature imbalances and throwing weather patterns off kilter year-round. And it can cause problems for plants and animals as their natural cycles fall out of sync. But what does it mean for human behavior?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Seasonal Affective Disorder, often called seasonal depression, tends to hit during the cold, dark winter months. But as the seasons start changing more quickly and unpredictably, the shift could have \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/season-creep-climate-human-behavior-psychology/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a wide range of effects on us\u003c/a> that we’re only just beginning to understand.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri guest host Rachel Feltman is joined by Dr. Michael Varnum, social psychology area head and associate professor at Arizona State University, to discuss these questions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-30-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>. \u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "You might have noticed that the seasons don’t quite behave like they used to. In some places, fall and spring seem to fly by, while winter and summer are much longer and feel more intense. This shift is known as season creep, where the timing of the seasons starts to shift.\nThis phenomenon is mostly due to climate change creating temperature imbalances and throwing weather patterns off kilter year-round. And it can cause problems for plants and animals as their natural cycles fall out of sync. But what does it mean for human behavior?\nSeasonal Affective Disorder, often called seasonal depression, tends to hit during the cold, dark winter months. But as the seasons start changing more quickly and unpredictably, the shift could have a wide range of effects on us that we’re only just beginning to understand.\nSciFri guest host Rachel Feltman is joined by Dr. Michael Varnum, social psychology area head and associate professor at Arizona State University, to discuss these questions.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. \n \nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"excerpt": "Several states have reported cases of the rare but serious mosquito-borne illness eastern equine encephalitis. And, the new sci-fi movie \"Slingshot,\" about an astronaut’s mental breakdown, prompts questions about how to prepare humans for long-term space travel.\nMosquito-Borne Diseases Are Spreading As Temperatures Rise\nThis week, a New Hampshire man died of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare but extremely serious disease caused by a mosquito-borne virus. Human cases of EEE have also been reported in Wisconsin, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Vermont, causing some municipalities to step up mosquito control efforts or attempt to limit outdoor activities during peak mosquito times at dawn and dusk.\nOther mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise as well. Oropouche fever, a viral disease typically found in South America, has been spotted in the US—and in Brazil, health officials are reporting an 800% increase in the disease. Dengue fever, also spread by mosquitoes, has been increasing across Europe. Experts attribute all the surges to climate change, which has brought warmer, wetter weather that has allowed mosquito populations to thrive and expand their ranges.\nSophie Bushwick of New Scientist joins guest host Rachel Feltman to talk about climate, mosquitoes, and disease, and how communities are trying to curb the spread. They also tackle other stories from the week in science, including a puzzling result in a dark matter search, how fruit flies change their threat perception during courtship, and investigations into how marmoset monkeys call each other by name.\n‘Slingshot’ Imagines A Yearslong Space Mission Gone Wrong\nThe new movie “Slingshot,” a sci-fi thriller about a yearslong mission to Saturn’s moon Titan, is out in theaters today. It follows the crew members, played by Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, and Tomer Capone, as they start to unravel, highlighting how long, lonely missions can put astronauts’ well-being in peril.\nWhile the movie is certainly a work of science fiction, it does remind us that a lot can go wrong in space, both physically and mentally. So as humans get closer to embarking on long missions to places like Mars and beyond, how are real space agencies thinking about keeping them happy and safe?\nScience Friday’s digital producer of engagement Emma Gometz sat down with “Slingshot” director Mikael Håfström, and former NASA organizational psychologist Dr. Kelley Slack, to answer those questions and more.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\n \nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Your teeth don’t just chew your food—they connect you to the deepest of deep history on Earth. Teeth have existed, in some form, for half a billion years, making them more than 250 million years older than dinosaurs. They came before the evolution of warm bloodedness, eggs, and even limbs. From that very first set of chompers emerged a bewildering and diverse group of teeth, including narwhal tusks, sharks’ pearly teeth, snake fangs, and, of course, ours.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Now teeth are the subject of a new book called \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/bite-book-history-teeth/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth from Hagfish to Humans\u003c/i>.\u003c/a> Guest host Maggie Koerth talks with zoologist and author Dr. Bill Schutt about how teeth evolved, why they’re so neat, and what we can learn from studying them.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/bite-book-excerpt-vampire-bats/\" target=\"_blank\">Read an excerpt of \u003ci>Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth from Hagfish to Humans\u003c/i>.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-23-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Your teeth don’t just chew your food—they connect you to the deepest of deep history on Earth. Teeth have existed, in some form, for half a billion years, making them more than 250 million years older than dinosaurs. They came before the evolution of warm bloodedness, eggs, and even limbs. From that very first set of chompers emerged a bewildering and diverse group of teeth, including narwhal tusks, sharks’ pearly teeth, snake fangs, and, of course, ours.\nNow teeth are the subject of a new book called Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth from Hagfish to Humans. Guest host Maggie Koerth talks with zoologist and author Dr. Bill Schutt about how teeth evolved, why they’re so neat, and what we can learn from studying them.\nRead an excerpt of Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth from Hagfish to Humans.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the maternal mortality rate in the United States is very high compared to other wealthy countries: About 22.3 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. This is on par with China and Iran, based on UNICEF data.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So why is the US maternal mortality rate so high? It may have to do with how we fill out death certificates.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/death-certificate-errors-skew-mortality-data/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">A study from earlier this year\u003c/a> found that misfiling of information in death certificates may be inflating the numbers. The study authors concluded that the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/death-certificate-errors-skew-mortality-data/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">US maternal mortality rate\u003c/a> was actually half of the CDC-reported rate—about 10.4 per 100,000 live births—which is in line with countries like Canada and the United Kingdom.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But if death certificates can skew maternal mortality statistics by such a huge margin, what else could they be influencing? And how does our system for filling out death certificates work?\u003c/p>\u003cp>To answer these questions, guest host Maggie Koerth is joined by Dr. Robert Anderson, chief of the statistical analysis and surveillance branch at National Center for Health Statistics.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-23-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the maternal mortality rate in the United States is very high compared to other wealthy countries: About 22.3 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. This is on par with China and Iran, based on UNICEF data.\nSo why is the US maternal mortality rate so high? It may have to do with how we fill out death certificates.\nA study from earlier this year found that misfiling of information in death certificates may be inflating the numbers. The study authors concluded that the US maternal mortality rate was actually half of the CDC-reported rate—about 10.4 per 100,000 live births—which is in line with countries like Canada and the United Kingdom.\nBut if death certificates can skew maternal mortality statistics by such a huge margin, what else could they be influencing? And how does our system for filling out death certificates work?\nTo answer these questions, guest host Maggie Koerth is joined by Dr. Robert Anderson, chief of the statistical analysis and surveillance branch at National Center for Health Statistics.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the maternal mortality rate in the United States is very high compared to other wealthy countries: About 22.3 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births. This is on par with China and Iran, based on UNICEF data.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So why is the US maternal mortality rate so high? It may have to do with how we fill out death certificates.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/death-certificate-errors-skew-mortality-data/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">A study from earlier this year\u003c/a> found that misfiling of information in death certificates may be inflating the numbers. The study authors concluded that the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/death-certificate-errors-skew-mortality-data/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">US maternal mortality rate\u003c/a> was actually half of the CDC-reported rate—about 10.4 per 100,000 live births—which is in line with countries like Canada and the United Kingdom.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But if death certificates can skew maternal mortality statistics by such a huge margin, what else could they be influencing? And how does our system for filling out death certificates work?\u003c/p>\u003cp>To answer these questions, guest host Maggie Koerth is joined by Dr. Robert Anderson, chief of the statistical analysis and surveillance branch at National Center for Health Statistics.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-23-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"excerpt": "There’s a phenomenon known as the “overview effect,” a changed perspective some people experience after seeing the Earth from space. Retired astronaut Dr. Cady Coleman says that for her, it was a sense of home and connection.\n“First of all, I just don’t feel that far away,” she said. “I feel like home is bigger than we thought and I just happened to be the one of the furthest out people. But the overwhelming sort of sentiment that I have is if only everyone knew how connected they could be, there’s literally nothing we couldn’t solve.”\nColeman flew on two space shuttle missions, spent 159 days on board the International Space Station, and operated the robotic arm during the deployment of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. Her new book is Sharing Space: An Astronaut’s Guide to Mission, Wonder, and Making Change.\nShe joins Ira to talk about her experiences in space and some of the challenges she faced in getting to orbit, from selection to training to the problem of obtaining a properly-fitting space suit.\nRead an excerpt of Sharing Space: An Astronaut’s Guide to Mission, Wonder, and Making Change.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Sequoia National Park is largely designated as wilderness. That complicates efforts to protect its iconic trees from worsening wildfires. Also, archaeologists keep finding older and older cave art. Here’s what it could tell us about how humans evolved over time.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Protecting Sequoias From Wildfire Raises Tricky Questions\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Sequoia National Park in California is known for its towering, iconic sequoia trees, some of which are thought to be thousands of years old. Severe wildfires fueled by climate change and a long history of fire suppression have \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sequoias-wildfires-definition-of-wilderness/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">put these trees at risk\u003c/a>. One solution to this problem is to plant new sequoias. But an interesting debate has sparked between those in favor of this and those against it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The vast majority of the park is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sequoias-wildfires-definition-of-wilderness/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">officially considered “wilderness,”\u003c/a> a federal designation that describes an area “untrammeled by man.” This concept of “untrammeled” has become more complicated in the age of climate change: Some people argue that it means \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sequoias-wildfires-definition-of-wilderness/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">humans shouldn’t intervene\u003c/a>, even when the ecosystem is changing because of human-made climate change.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Maggie Koerth speaks with Marissa Ortega-Welch, host and producer of the “How Wild” podcast from KALW and NPR. The first episode of this podcast, “Untrammeled,” highlights this debate.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>What Newly Discovered Cave Art Tells Us About Human Creativity\u003c/h2>\u003cp>In July, researchers discovered the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oldest-cave-art-human-creativity/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">oldest known cave art\u003c/a>. It was found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, and it shows three human-like figures and a wild pig. The painting was dated at 51,200 years old—5,000 years older than any other known cave art.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The finding \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oldest-cave-art-human-creativity/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">continues a trend\u003c/a> of researchers unearthing older and older examples of human-made art, including those found outside of Spain and Southern France, where most cave art discoveries have been made.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Maggie Koerth is joined by Dr. Isobel Wisher, a postdoctoral researcher with the Evolution of Early Symbolic Behavior project at Aarhus University in Denmark, to discuss how this field of archeology has changed over the years, how new technology is making these ancient cave paintings more accessible to the public, and what they can \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oldest-cave-art-human-creativity/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">tell us about the human experience\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-23-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Sequoia National Park is largely designated as wilderness. That complicates efforts to protect its iconic trees from worsening wildfires. Also, archaeologists keep finding older and older cave art. Here’s what it could tell us about how humans evolved over time.\nProtecting Sequoias From Wildfire Raises Tricky Questions\nSequoia National Park in California is known for its towering, iconic sequoia trees, some of which are thought to be thousands of years old. Severe wildfires fueled by climate change and a long history of fire suppression have put these trees at risk. One solution to this problem is to plant new sequoias. But an interesting debate has sparked between those in favor of this and those against it.\nThe vast majority of the park is officially considered “wilderness,” a federal designation that describes an area “untrammeled by man.” This concept of “untrammeled” has become more complicated in the age of climate change: Some people argue that it means humans shouldn’t intervene, even when the ecosystem is changing because of human-made climate change.\nGuest host Maggie Koerth speaks with Marissa Ortega-Welch, host and producer of the “How Wild” podcast from KALW and NPR. The first episode of this podcast, “Untrammeled,” highlights this debate.\nWhat Newly Discovered Cave Art Tells Us About Human Creativity\nIn July, researchers discovered the oldest known cave art. It was found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, and it shows three human-like figures and a wild pig. The painting was dated at 51,200 years old—5,000 years older than any other known cave art.\nThe finding continues a trend of researchers unearthing older and older examples of human-made art, including those found outside of Spain and Southern France, where most cave art discoveries have been made.\nGuest host Maggie Koerth is joined by Dr. Isobel Wisher, a postdoctoral researcher with the Evolution of Early Symbolic Behavior project at Aarhus University in Denmark, to discuss how this field of archeology has changed over the years, how new technology is making these ancient cave paintings more accessible to the public, and what they can tell us about the human experience.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Sequoia National Park is largely designated as wilderness. That complicates efforts to protect its iconic trees from worsening wildfires. Also, archaeologists keep finding older and older cave art. Here’s what it could tell us about how humans evolved over time.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Protecting Sequoias From Wildfire Raises Tricky Questions\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Sequoia National Park in California is known for its towering, iconic sequoia trees, some of which are thought to be thousands of years old. Severe wildfires fueled by climate change and a long history of fire suppression have \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sequoias-wildfires-definition-of-wilderness/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">put these trees at risk\u003c/a>. One solution to this problem is to plant new sequoias. But an interesting debate has sparked between those in favor of this and those against it.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The vast majority of the park is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sequoias-wildfires-definition-of-wilderness/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">officially considered “wilderness,”\u003c/a> a federal designation that describes an area “untrammeled by man.” This concept of “untrammeled” has become more complicated in the age of climate change: Some people argue that it means \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sequoias-wildfires-definition-of-wilderness/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">humans shouldn’t intervene\u003c/a>, even when the ecosystem is changing because of human-made climate change.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Maggie Koerth speaks with Marissa Ortega-Welch, host and producer of the “How Wild” podcast from KALW and NPR. The first episode of this podcast, “Untrammeled,” highlights this debate.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>What Newly Discovered Cave Art Tells Us About Human Creativity\u003c/h2>\u003cp>In July, researchers discovered the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oldest-cave-art-human-creativity/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">oldest known cave art\u003c/a>. It was found in a cave on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, and it shows three human-like figures and a wild pig. The painting was dated at 51,200 years old—5,000 years older than any other known cave art.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The finding \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oldest-cave-art-human-creativity/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">continues a trend\u003c/a> of researchers unearthing older and older examples of human-made art, including those found outside of Spain and Southern France, where most cave art discoveries have been made.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Maggie Koerth is joined by Dr. Isobel Wisher, a postdoctoral researcher with the Evolution of Early Symbolic Behavior project at Aarhus University in Denmark, to discuss how this field of archeology has changed over the years, how new technology is making these ancient cave paintings more accessible to the public, and what they can \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/oldest-cave-art-human-creativity/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">tell us about the human experience\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-23-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>A new study measuring microplastics in organs of the recently deceased found that about two dozen brain samples were 0.5% plastic by weight. Also, having an IUD inserted in the uterus is extremely painful for some people. The CDC now recommends that doctors use local anesthetics.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Study Finds A Staggering Amount Of Plastic In Human Brains\u003c/h2>\u003cp>It only takes a quick look at our streets and waterways to be reminded that plastic pollution is a big problem. But that’s just the plastic that we can see. An increasing amount of scientific literature points to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/microplastics-human-organs-brains/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">microplastics accumulating inside our bodies\u003c/a>, particularly in organs.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/microplastics-human-organs-brains/\" target=\"_blank\">A recent preprint\u003c/a> published by the National Institutes of Health found a staggering amount of microplastics in livers, kidneys, and brains of recently deceased cadavers. The brains, however, were the biggest shock: They had \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/microplastics-human-organs-brains/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">10 to 20 times more microplastics than the other organs studied\u003c/a>. Twenty-four of the brain samples measured were found to be about 0.5% plastic by weight.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Joining guest host Maggie Koerth is Tim Revell, executive editor of New Scientist based in London. The two discuss this and other top stories of the week, including a possible explanation for an “alien” radio signal, a look into how orb spiders use fireflies to lure other insects, and a study that says playing video games is good for you, actually.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>CDC Updates Guidelines For Managing Pain From IUD Insertion\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cdc-guidelines-iud-insertion-pain/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">updated guidelines\u003c/a> for managing pain from inserting a popular form of birth control called an intrauterine device, or IUD. The recommendations now advise doctors to consider using local anesthetics like lidocaine to help manage patients’ pain.\u003c/p>\u003cp>An IUD is a small T-shaped device that is passed through the vagina and cervix and placed in the uterus, where it can remain for several years. Figures vary, but this insertion process can be \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cdc-guidelines-iud-insertion-pain/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">very painful for roughly 10%-20% of patients\u003c/a>. In recent years there’s been an outpouring of patients speaking out on social media about just how painful their IUD insertions were. Many people have recounted how their doctors did not provide anything to help mitigate their pain or, in some cases, dismissed their experiences altogether.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Maggie Koerth talks with Dr. Beverly Gray, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University to discuss the significance of these new guidelines.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-23-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "A new study measuring microplastics in organs of the recently deceased found that about two dozen brain samples were 0.5% plastic by weight. Also, having an IUD inserted in the uterus is extremely painful for some people. The CDC now recommends that doctors use local anesthetics.\nStudy Finds A Staggering Amount Of Plastic In Human Brains\nIt only takes a quick look at our streets and waterways to be reminded that plastic pollution is a big problem. But that’s just the plastic that we can see. An increasing amount of scientific literature points to microplastics accumulating inside our bodies, particularly in organs.\nA recent preprint published by the National Institutes of Health found a staggering amount of microplastics in livers, kidneys, and brains of recently deceased cadavers. The brains, however, were the biggest shock: They had 10 to 20 times more microplastics than the other organs studied. Twenty-four of the brain samples measured were found to be about 0.5% plastic by weight.\nJoining guest host Maggie Koerth is Tim Revell, executive editor of New Scientist based in London. The two discuss this and other top stories of the week, including a possible explanation for an “alien” radio signal, a look into how orb spiders use fireflies to lure other insects, and a study that says playing video games is good for you, actually.\nCDC Updates Guidelines For Managing Pain From IUD Insertion\nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced updated guidelines for managing pain from inserting a popular form of birth control called an intrauterine device, or IUD. The recommendations now advise doctors to consider using local anesthetics like lidocaine to help manage patients’ pain.\nAn IUD is a small T-shaped device that is passed through the vagina and cervix and placed in the uterus, where it can remain for several years. Figures vary, but this insertion process can be very painful for roughly 10%-20% of patients. In recent years there’s been an outpouring of patients speaking out on social media about just how painful their IUD insertions were. Many people have recounted how their doctors did not provide anything to help mitigate their pain or, in some cases, dismissed their experiences altogether.\nGuest host Maggie Koerth talks with Dr. Beverly Gray, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Duke University to discuss the significance of these new guidelines.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"excerpt": "It’s been a hot and rainy summer in many parts of the US, and it’s been hard to spend as much time in nature as many of us would like. Heat waves and unpredictable weather have sometimes made it riskier to be outside. Maybe you’ve chosen an easier hike, or doubled up on water bottles, or stayed inside when you’d much rather be outdoors with friends and family.\nIf you’ve been feeling apathetic about the outdoors, a new book called Forest Walking, Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America might be a helpful read. Co-authors Peter Wohlleben, a forester and conservation advocate, and Jane Billinghurst, an editor, author, and translator, teach readers how to engage with their local forested areas in a deeper way. And it’s what we’re reading for September’s SciFri Book Club.\nDiana Plasker, Science Friday’s senior experiences manager, sat down with the authors to talk about how to decode nature’s subtle signs and why it’s important to use all five senses when exploring your surroundings.\nTranscript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/space-elevator-possibility/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">space elevator\u003c/a> has been a staple of science fiction for decades, from The Fountains of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke to the Apple TV show “Foundation.” But the work and theories to make it a reality have been in development since the late 19th century.\u003c/p>\u003cp>It’s a simple concept: Imagine a long cable, stretching from the Earth’s surface to a satellite locked in orbit 22,000 miles high. It would work like elevators here on Earth, enabling us to send things—and people—up into space. And it would make the need for the expensive rockets we use today obsolete.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Although it has never been considered feasible due to the exorbitant cost and the engineering challenges it poses, the idea refuses to go away.\u003c/p>\u003cp>One of Japan’s biggest construction companies, the Obayashi Corporation, which built the Tokyo Sky Tree, had plans to build a space elevator in 2025 but has reportedly delayed that goal.\u003c/p>\u003cp>So what are the hurdles that keep us from building it? And why does it seem that the space elevator is always 25 years away? Ira Flatow is joined by Dr. Dennis Wright, president of the International Space Elevator Consortium to talk about the feasibility of this megaproject.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-16-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "The space elevator has been a staple of science fiction for decades, from The Fountains of Paradise by Arthur C. Clarke to the Apple TV show “Foundation.” But the work and theories to make it a reality have been in development since the late 19th century.\nIt’s a simple concept: Imagine a long cable, stretching from the Earth’s surface to a satellite locked in orbit 22,000 miles high. It would work like elevators here on Earth, enabling us to send things—and people—up into space. And it would make the need for the expensive rockets we use today obsolete.\nAlthough it has never been considered feasible due to the exorbitant cost and the engineering challenges it poses, the idea refuses to go away.\nOne of Japan’s biggest construction companies, the Obayashi Corporation, which built the Tokyo Sky Tree, had plans to build a space elevator in 2025 but has reportedly delayed that goal.\nSo what are the hurdles that keep us from building it? And why does it seem that the space elevator is always 25 years away? Ira Flatow is joined by Dr. Dennis Wright, president of the International Space Elevator Consortium to talk about the feasibility of this megaproject.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>A new potential Alzheimer’s therapy uses \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/40hz-light-and-sound-therapy-alzheimers/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">40-hertz frequencies\u003c/a> of light and sound to stimulate the brain. Research applying this treatment to mice showed a substantial decrease in amyloid plaques, a key biomarker for the disease, and an \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/40hz-light-and-sound-therapy-alzheimers/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">improvement in cognitive function\u003c/a>. Clinical trials testing the efficacy of this method in humans are underway.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But how exactly does this treatment work? Could it be a game changer in Alzheimer’s patients? And what potential does it have for other degenerative diseases, like multiple sclerosis?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira talks with Dr. Li-Huei Tsai, professor of neuroscience and director of Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, about her work developing this therapy.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-16-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "A new potential Alzheimer’s therapy uses 40-hertz frequencies of light and sound to stimulate the brain. Research applying this treatment to mice showed a substantial decrease in amyloid plaques, a key biomarker for the disease, and an improvement in cognitive function. Clinical trials testing the efficacy of this method in humans are underway.\nBut how exactly does this treatment work? Could it be a game changer in Alzheimer’s patients? And what potential does it have for other degenerative diseases, like multiple sclerosis?\nIra talks with Dr. Li-Huei Tsai, professor of neuroscience and director of Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, about her work developing this therapy.\nTranscript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Dr. Anthony Fauci has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/dr-fauci-memoir-on-call/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">long history with Science Friday.\u003c/a> Ira first met him in the early 1980s while covering the HIV/AIDS epidemic. He has been a frequent guest on the program, discussing everything from the common cold to SARS, food allergies to Ebola, and malaria to the recent COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c/p>\u003cp>After leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for 38 years, Fauci stepped down in December 2022. But he certainly hasn’t disappeared from the public eye. He’s been called to testify regularly before Congress and he’s written a new book, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/dr-fauci-memoir-on-call/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service\u003c/i>\u003c/a>. He joins Ira for a wide-ranging discussion of AIDS, COVID-19, public health vulnerabilities, and his new post-government role as a teacher.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-16-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Dr. Anthony Fauci has a long history with Science Friday. Ira first met him in the early 1980s while covering the HIV/AIDS epidemic. He has been a frequent guest on the program, discussing everything from the common cold to SARS, food allergies to Ebola, and malaria to the recent COVID-19 pandemic.\nAfter leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for 38 years, Fauci stepped down in December 2022. But he certainly hasn’t disappeared from the public eye. He’s been called to testify regularly before Congress and he’s written a new book, On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service. He joins Ira for a wide-ranging discussion of AIDS, COVID-19, public health vulnerabilities, and his new post-government role as a teacher.\nTranscript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Dr. Anthony Fauci has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/dr-fauci-memoir-on-call/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">long history with Science Friday.\u003c/a> Ira first met him in the early 1980s while covering the HIV/AIDS epidemic. He has been a frequent guest on the program, discussing everything from the common cold to SARS, food allergies to Ebola, and malaria to the recent COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c/p>\u003cp>After leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for 38 years, Fauci stepped down in December 2022. But he certainly hasn’t disappeared from the public eye. He’s been called to testify regularly before Congress and he’s written a new book, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/dr-fauci-memoir-on-call/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service\u003c/i>\u003c/a>. He joins Ira for a wide-ranging discussion of AIDS, COVID-19, public health vulnerabilities, and his new post-government role as a teacher.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-16-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Data from the Mars InSight lander points to the presence of liquid water underneath its crust. Also, some national and state parks are changing the way they open up campsite reservations online to make them more accessible to everyone.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Scientists Find Strong Evidence For Liquid Water On Mars\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Scientists discovered that there could be oceans’ worth of liquid water hidden underneath Mars’ surface. More than 3 billion years ago, Mars had lakes, rivers, and maybe even oceans on its surface. It was very different from the arid red planet we know today.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But the question remains—when Mars’ atmosphere changed, where did all that water go? \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/liquid-water-on-mars/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">This discovery\u003c/a> could offer up new clues and possibly spur on the search for life on Mars.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira talks with Maggie Koerth, science writer and editorial lead for \u003ci>Carbon Plan\u003c/i>, about this discovery and other science news of the week, including why \u003ca href=\"https://www.statnews.com/2024/08/14/who-declares-mpox-outbreak-a-global-health-emergency/\" target=\"_blank\">the WHO declared mpox a global health emergency\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02553-9\" target=\"_blank\">microbiome of your microwave\u003c/a>, a \u003ca href=\"https://apnews.com/article/green-dinosaur-los-angeles-california-natural-history-museum-7b9c0f6e9394345c3a391e68b02dd1a1\" target=\"_blank\">green-boned dinosaur named Gnatalie\u003c/a>, and how \u003ca href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/08/07/tarantula-mating-season-kansas-colorado-new-mexico/74704595007/\" target=\"_blank\">love is in the air for brown tarantulas.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Releasing Campsite Reservations In Waves Makes Booking Fairer\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Back in 2022, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/national-park-camping-reservations-inequities/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Science Friday discussed\u003c/a> how campsites in state and national parks were virtually impossible to reserve, unless you had a lot of time on your hands and knew exactly when those reservations were going online. Research had shown that the people able to reserve these sites were often wealthy, educated, and white, leaving lots of other people out of the fun of camping.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But two years later, the same team that found those results says there’s good news: Many state and federal campgrounds \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/campsite-reservations-equity/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">have changed how their booking windows work\u003c/a>, and as a result, camping has become more equitable.\u003c/p>\u003cp>For example, Saddlehorn Campground near Grand Junction, Colorado, was identified as a campground with an inequitable reservation system in a 2022 study. After its publication, campground managers reached out to the study authors to see how they could do better.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“They’ve created what I would call the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/campsite-reservations-equity/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">gold standard\u003c/a> in an equitable recreation rationing spectrum for these campsites,” said Dr. Will Rice, assistant professor of outdoor recreation and wildland management at the University of Montana in Missoula.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This method is to release campsites in waves: Some become available six months in advance, some two weeks in advance, and some day-of. This allows more flexibility for people to book, and is an easy fix on the part of the campgrounds.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rice joins Ira Flatow to talk about these advancements. Since his first appearance on Science Friday, Rice has testified before Congress about the importance of camping reservation equity, and has helped both federal and state campgrounds change their booking reservation windows.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-16-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Data from the Mars InSight lander points to the presence of liquid water underneath its crust. Also, some national and state parks are changing the way they open up campsite reservations online to make them more accessible to everyone.\nScientists Find Strong Evidence For Liquid Water On Mars\nScientists discovered that there could be oceans’ worth of liquid water hidden underneath Mars’ surface. More than 3 billion years ago, Mars had lakes, rivers, and maybe even oceans on its surface. It was very different from the arid red planet we know today.\nBut the question remains—when Mars’ atmosphere changed, where did all that water go? This discovery could offer up new clues and possibly spur on the search for life on Mars.\nIra talks with Maggie Koerth, science writer and editorial lead for Carbon Plan, about this discovery and other science news of the week, including why the WHO declared mpox a global health emergency, the microbiome of your microwave, a green-boned dinosaur named Gnatalie, and how love is in the air for brown tarantulas.\nReleasing Campsite Reservations In Waves Makes Booking Fairer\nBack in 2022, Science Friday discussed how campsites in state and national parks were virtually impossible to reserve, unless you had a lot of time on your hands and knew exactly when those reservations were going online. Research had shown that the people able to reserve these sites were often wealthy, educated, and white, leaving lots of other people out of the fun of camping.\nBut two years later, the same team that found those results says there’s good news: Many state and federal campgrounds have changed how their booking windows work, and as a result, camping has become more equitable.\nFor example, Saddlehorn Campground near Grand Junction, Colorado, was identified as a campground with an inequitable reservation system in a 2022 study. After its publication, campground managers reached out to the study authors to see how they could do better.\n“They’ve created what I would call the gold standard in an equitable recreation rationing spectrum for these campsites,” said Dr. Will Rice, assistant professor of outdoor recreation and wildland management at the University of Montana in Missoula.\nThis method is to release campsites in waves: Some become available six months in advance, some two weeks in advance, and some day-of. This allows more flexibility for people to book, and is an easy fix on the part of the campgrounds.\nRice joins Ira Flatow to talk about these advancements. Since his first appearance on Science Friday, Rice has testified before Congress about the importance of camping reservation equity, and has helped both federal and state campgrounds change their booking reservation windows.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>To gaze upon a full T. rex skeleton is to be transported back in time. Dinosaur fossils are key to understanding what these prehistoric creatures looked like, how they moved, and where they lived.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But there’s one type of dinosaur fossil that’s sometimes overlooked: poop. Its scientific name is coprolite. These \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/fossilized-dinosaur-poop-coprolites/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">fossilized feces\u003c/a> are rarer than their boney counterparts, but they’re key to better understanding dino diets and ecosystems.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This all raises an important question: How scientists know if something is fossilized \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/fossilized-dinosaur-poop-coprolites/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">dino poop or just a rock\u003c/a>?\u003c/p>\u003cp>At Science Friday Live in Boulder, Ira talks with Dr. Karen Chin, paleontologist and professor of geological sciences at the University of Colorado, Boulder to answer that question and much more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-9-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>To gaze upon a full T. rex skeleton is to be transported back in time. Dinosaur fossils are key to understanding what these prehistoric creatures looked like, how they moved, and where they lived.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But there’s one type of dinosaur fossil that’s sometimes overlooked: poop. Its scientific name is coprolite. These \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/fossilized-dinosaur-poop-coprolites/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">fossilized feces\u003c/a> are rarer than their boney counterparts, but they’re key to better understanding dino diets and ecosystems.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This all raises an important question: How scientists know if something is fossilized \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/fossilized-dinosaur-poop-coprolites/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">dino poop or just a rock\u003c/a>?\u003c/p>\u003cp>At Science Friday Live in Boulder, Ira talks with Dr. Karen Chin, paleontologist and professor of geological sciences at the University of Colorado, Boulder to answer that question and much more.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-9-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"excerpt": "Solar holds great promise as a clean energy solution, as the sun is an incredibly abundant resource, and panels can be placed unobtrusively on roofs and in fields. And solar panel technology has advanced quite a bit over the past few decades: panels have become less expensive, more efficient, and more widely used. Panels also generally fare well, considering that they’re outside in inclement weather year after year.\nRecent advancements with perovskite solar cells—a type of cell whose name refers to the structure of a compound it contains—have many clean energy enthusiasts excited. Perovskite solar cells are a thin, flexible technology that can even be painted onto a structure and conduct electricity. Much of the work on these has been conducted at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) based in Golden, Colorado.\nAt Science Friday Live in Boulder, Colorado, Ira sat down with two solar experts from NREL, Dr. Joseph Berry and Dr. Laura Schelhas, to discuss perovskite solar cell advancements and the future of this clean energy technology.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>It’s become clear to farmers and home gardeners alike that climate change is affecting the gardening landscape, literally. The climate is warming, pests are moving into different regions, and there’s a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/vegetable-breeding-climate-change/\" target=\"_blank\">growing need for vegetable varieties that are resilient\u003c/a> to the stresses of this new age.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In the world of organic farming, the job of creating those new varieties falls to a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/vegetable-breeding-climate-change/\" target=\"_blank\">plant breeder\u003c/a>: someone who, often painstakingly, crosses plants until they create a new variety. Dr. Jim Myers, one of the most accomplished plant breeders in the country, has lots of experience with this.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Myers created the Indigo Rose tomato, a strikingly purple variety with the same antioxidants as blueberries. He also created the green bean cultivar predominantly used by Oregon producers, and is debuting two new varieties of low-heat habanero peppers next month, dubbed “Mild Thing” and “Notta Hotta.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>Myers joins Ira Flatow from Corvallis, Oregon, where he’s a professor of agricultural science at Oregon State University. They discuss his decades-long career in plant breeding and what he sees as the biggest challenges for the plant breeders of the future.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "It’s become clear to farmers and home gardeners alike that climate change is affecting the gardening landscape, literally. The climate is warming, pests are moving into different regions, and there’s a growing need for vegetable varieties that are resilient to the stresses of this new age.\nIn the world of organic farming, the job of creating those new varieties falls to a plant breeder: someone who, often painstakingly, crosses plants until they create a new variety. Dr. Jim Myers, one of the most accomplished plant breeders in the country, has lots of experience with this.\nMyers created the Indigo Rose tomato, a strikingly purple variety with the same antioxidants as blueberries. He also created the green bean cultivar predominantly used by Oregon producers, and is debuting two new varieties of low-heat habanero peppers next month, dubbed “Mild Thing” and “Notta Hotta.”\nMyers joins Ira Flatow from Corvallis, Oregon, where he’s a professor of agricultural science at Oregon State University. They discuss his decades-long career in plant breeding and what he sees as the biggest challenges for the plant breeders of the future.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"title": "What The Private Sale Of Fossils Means For Paleontology",
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"content": "\u003cp>On July 17, Apex the stegosaurus was sold at Sothebys in New York City for a record \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/private-sale-dinosaur-fossils-paleontology/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">$44.6 million.\u003c/a> The buyer was billionaire Ken Griffin, CEO of the hedge fund Citadel, who says he plans to loan the fossil to American institutions for display.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But despite Griffin’s statement, some paleontologists aren’t too happy about the trend of fossils going up for auction.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The sale of dinosaur fossils has become more and more profitable in recent years. Eight out of the ten most expensive fossils have been sold in the last four years. This \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/private-sale-dinosaur-fossils-paleontology/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">trend of rising sale prices\u003c/a> leaves museums and research institutions unable to pay for fossils that could benefit paleontological research.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Paleontologists fear that as more and more fossils become privately owned, the availability of fossils for research and even access to dig sites might decrease or be restricted.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri guest host and producer Kathleen Davis is joined by Dr. Steve Brusatte, professor of paleontology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland to talk about the potential scientific impacts of privatizing and selling fossils.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-9-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "On July 17, Apex the stegosaurus was sold at Sothebys in New York City for a record $44.6 million. The buyer was billionaire Ken Griffin, CEO of the hedge fund Citadel, who says he plans to loan the fossil to American institutions for display.\nBut despite Griffin’s statement, some paleontologists aren’t too happy about the trend of fossils going up for auction.\nThe sale of dinosaur fossils has become more and more profitable in recent years. Eight out of the ten most expensive fossils have been sold in the last four years. This trend of rising sale prices leaves museums and research institutions unable to pay for fossils that could benefit paleontological research.\nPaleontologists fear that as more and more fossils become privately owned, the availability of fossils for research and even access to dig sites might decrease or be restricted.\nSciFri guest host and producer Kathleen Davis is joined by Dr. Steve Brusatte, professor of paleontology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland to talk about the potential scientific impacts of privatizing and selling fossils.\nTranscript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>On July 17, Apex the stegosaurus was sold at Sothebys in New York City for a record \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/private-sale-dinosaur-fossils-paleontology/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">$44.6 million.\u003c/a> The buyer was billionaire Ken Griffin, CEO of the hedge fund Citadel, who says he plans to loan the fossil to American institutions for display.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But despite Griffin’s statement, some paleontologists aren’t too happy about the trend of fossils going up for auction.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The sale of dinosaur fossils has become more and more profitable in recent years. Eight out of the ten most expensive fossils have been sold in the last four years. This \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/private-sale-dinosaur-fossils-paleontology/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">trend of rising sale prices\u003c/a> leaves museums and research institutions unable to pay for fossils that could benefit paleontological research.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Paleontologists fear that as more and more fossils become privately owned, the availability of fossils for research and even access to dig sites might decrease or be restricted.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri guest host and producer Kathleen Davis is joined by Dr. Steve Brusatte, professor of paleontology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland to talk about the potential scientific impacts of privatizing and selling fossils.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-9-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The Boeing capsule is having issues with its thrusters and cannot bring astronauts back to Earth. Also, move over, Farmer’s Almanac. A more accurate long-term weather forecast could be on the horizon.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Boeing’s Starliner Leaves Astronauts Stuck On The Space Station\u003c/h2>\u003cp>In another blow to Boeing’s Starliner program, which is meant to ferry astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station, NASA announced Wednesday that the troubled spacecraft would not be able to take astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore back to Earth due to issues with its thrusters.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The two astronauts arrived at the International Space Station in June for a mission that was supposed to last eight days. But with the current problems, the pair \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/boeings-starliner-leaves-astronauts-stuck-on-the-space-station/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">might be stuck on the space station\u003c/a>, where Starliner remains docked, until early next year. NASA is considering bringing them back in an upcoming SpaceX Dragon mission.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira Flatow is joined by Umair Irfan, senior correspondent at Vox, who breaks down this and other top science stories this week, including how the Olympic Games are adjusting to abnormally high temperatures in France, why the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/boeings-starliner-leaves-astronauts-stuck-on-the-space-station/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">EPA banned a widely used weedkiller\u003c/a>, and what the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/boeings-starliner-leaves-astronauts-stuck-on-the-space-station/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">moon’s atmosphere\u003c/a> is made of.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Could We Get Weather Forecasts Years—Or A Decade—In Advance?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Access to weather forecasts has been made easier than ever with the advent of smartphones. Most of the time, we can get accurate information about weather for the next few hours up through the next few days. But a week or two out, those predictions get less reliable.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In the near future, it may be possible to get accurate weather forecasts \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/weather-predictions-in-advance-earth-system-predictions/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">weeks, months, or even a decade ahead of schedule.\u003c/a> While this sounds like science fiction, researchers at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) are working on this very challenge.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/weather-predictions-in-advance-earth-system-predictions/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Earth system predictions\u003c/a>, as the field is called, combines a variety of factors including atmospheric conditions, ocean currents, and even what’s happening in the soil to form predictions. These forecasts are in high demand as the climate changes, particularly as farmers need more information about incoming heat and precipitation. There’s even the possibility that Earth systems predictions could help regions prepare for dangerous natural hazards well ahead of time.\u003c/p>\u003cp>At Science Friday Live in Boulder, Colorado, Ira sat down with two NCAR scientists, Dr. Yaga Richter and Dr. Jerry Meehl about their work in this field.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-9-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "The Boeing capsule is having issues with its thrusters and cannot bring astronauts back to Earth. Also, move over, Farmer’s Almanac. A more accurate long-term weather forecast could be on the horizon.\nBoeing’s Starliner Leaves Astronauts Stuck On The Space Station\nIn another blow to Boeing’s Starliner program, which is meant to ferry astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station, NASA announced Wednesday that the troubled spacecraft would not be able to take astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore back to Earth due to issues with its thrusters.\nThe two astronauts arrived at the International Space Station in June for a mission that was supposed to last eight days. But with the current problems, the pair might be stuck on the space station, where Starliner remains docked, until early next year. NASA is considering bringing them back in an upcoming SpaceX Dragon mission.\nIra Flatow is joined by Umair Irfan, senior correspondent at Vox, who breaks down this and other top science stories this week, including how the Olympic Games are adjusting to abnormally high temperatures in France, why the EPA banned a widely used weedkiller, and what the moon’s atmosphere is made of.\nCould We Get Weather Forecasts Years—Or A Decade—In Advance?\nAccess to weather forecasts has been made easier than ever with the advent of smartphones. Most of the time, we can get accurate information about weather for the next few hours up through the next few days. But a week or two out, those predictions get less reliable.\nIn the near future, it may be possible to get accurate weather forecasts weeks, months, or even a decade ahead of schedule. While this sounds like science fiction, researchers at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) are working on this very challenge.\nEarth system predictions, as the field is called, combines a variety of factors including atmospheric conditions, ocean currents, and even what’s happening in the soil to form predictions. These forecasts are in high demand as the climate changes, particularly as farmers need more information about incoming heat and precipitation. There’s even the possibility that Earth systems predictions could help regions prepare for dangerous natural hazards well ahead of time.\nAt Science Friday Live in Boulder, Colorado, Ira sat down with two NCAR scientists, Dr. Yaga Richter and Dr. Jerry Meehl about their work in this field.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>It may seem like everyone is either \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/covid-19-summer-spike/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">getting COVID-19 this summer\u003c/a>, or knows someone who has. That’s because for the fourth year in a row, COVID cases are experiencing a summer surge.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The CDC now tracks COVID-19 mostly through wastewater and found that viral activity has multiplied more than four times from the beginning of May to now. The CDC classifies the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/covid-19-summer-spike/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">viral activity level as “high.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>So what’s behind this surge? And why does it keep happening in the summer?\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri’s John Dankosky talks with Jessica Malaty Rivera, infectious disease epidemiologist and science communicator at the de Beaumont Foundation, about what’s behind the surge and how to stay safe.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-2-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "It may seem like everyone is either getting COVID-19 this summer, or knows someone who has. That’s because for the fourth year in a row, COVID cases are experiencing a summer surge.\nThe CDC now tracks COVID-19 mostly through wastewater and found that viral activity has multiplied more than four times from the beginning of May to now. The CDC classifies the viral activity level as “high.”\nSo what’s behind this surge? And why does it keep happening in the summer?\nSciFri’s John Dankosky talks with Jessica Malaty Rivera, infectious disease epidemiologist and science communicator at the de Beaumont Foundation, about what’s behind the surge and how to stay safe.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\n \nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>It may seem like everyone is either \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/covid-19-summer-spike/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">getting COVID-19 this summer\u003c/a>, or knows someone who has. That’s because for the fourth year in a row, COVID cases are experiencing a summer surge.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The CDC now tracks COVID-19 mostly through wastewater and found that viral activity has multiplied more than four times from the beginning of May to now. The CDC classifies the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/covid-19-summer-spike/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">viral activity level as “high.”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>So what’s behind this surge? And why does it keep happening in the summer?\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri’s John Dankosky talks with Jessica Malaty Rivera, infectious disease epidemiologist and science communicator at the de Beaumont Foundation, about what’s behind the surge and how to stay safe.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-2-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>New research suggests that polymetallic nodules found 13,000 feet deep produce “dark oxygen” by electrolyzing water. Also, at higher altitudes, the air is less dense, which makes it harder for birds in flight to generate lift. The turkey vulture has a solution. \u003c/p>\u003ch2>Deep-Sea ‘Nodules’ May Produce Oxygen, Study Finds\u003c/h2>\u003cp>An international team of researchers recently discovered that some 13,000 feet below the ocean’s surface, oxygen may be produced through natural electrolysis. The group found that small lumps called polymetallic nodules at the bottom of the ocean appeared to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/deep-sea-nodules-dark-oxygen/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">act as geo batteries\u003c/a>, producing enough electricity to break down water and make oxygen.\u003c/p>\u003cp>That observation challenges the idea that photosynthesis is necessary to produce enough oxygen for living organisms. The researchers hypothesize that this could be \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/deep-sea-nodules-dark-oxygen/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a source of oxygen for deep-sea creatures\u003c/a>. But while it gives some answers as to how life can thrive at the bottom of the sea, it also raises a lot of new questions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Science Friday guest host and producer Charles Bergquist is joined by the lead electrochemist of the study, Dr. Franz Geiger, the Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University, to answer some of these questions.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>One Bird’s Physics Trick For Flying At High Altitudes\u003c/h2>\u003cp>If you’ve ever taken a trip to a higher elevation, you know that the air gets thinner as you go up. If you’re not acclimated to the altitude, it can feel harder to breathe. That thinner air also makes it \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/turkey-vultures-high-altitude-flying/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">more difficult for birds and airplanes to fly\u003c/a>, because it’s harder to produce the lift forces in thinner air. But it turns out that turkey vultures have a way of dealing with that problem.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Researchers observed turkey vultures in flight at different altitudes and found that rather than flapping harder or more rapidly to deal with decreased lift, the turkey vulture exploits the lower drag in thinner air to fly faster, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/turkey-vultures-high-altitude-flying/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">using increased speed\u003c/a> to help balance the lift equation. Dr. Jonathan Rader, a postdoctoral research associate in biology at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and an author of a report on this research published in the \u003ci>Journal of Experimental Biology\u003c/i>, joins SciFri’s Charles Bergquist to explain how flying things work to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/turkey-vultures-high-altitude-flying/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">adapt to different flight conditions\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-2-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "New research suggests that polymetallic nodules found 13,000 feet deep produce “dark oxygen” by electrolyzing water. Also, at higher altitudes, the air is less dense, which makes it harder for birds in flight to generate lift. The turkey vulture has a solution. \nDeep-Sea ‘Nodules’ May Produce Oxygen, Study Finds\nAn international team of researchers recently discovered that some 13,000 feet below the ocean’s surface, oxygen may be produced through natural electrolysis. The group found that small lumps called polymetallic nodules at the bottom of the ocean appeared to act as geo batteries, producing enough electricity to break down water and make oxygen.\nThat observation challenges the idea that photosynthesis is necessary to produce enough oxygen for living organisms. The researchers hypothesize that this could be a source of oxygen for deep-sea creatures. But while it gives some answers as to how life can thrive at the bottom of the sea, it also raises a lot of new questions.\nScience Friday guest host and producer Charles Bergquist is joined by the lead electrochemist of the study, Dr. Franz Geiger, the Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University, to answer some of these questions.\nOne Bird’s Physics Trick For Flying At High Altitudes\nIf you’ve ever taken a trip to a higher elevation, you know that the air gets thinner as you go up. If you’re not acclimated to the altitude, it can feel harder to breathe. That thinner air also makes it more difficult for birds and airplanes to fly, because it’s harder to produce the lift forces in thinner air. But it turns out that turkey vultures have a way of dealing with that problem.\nResearchers observed turkey vultures in flight at different altitudes and found that rather than flapping harder or more rapidly to deal with decreased lift, the turkey vulture exploits the lower drag in thinner air to fly faster, using increased speed to help balance the lift equation. Dr. Jonathan Rader, a postdoctoral research associate in biology at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and an author of a report on this research published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, joins SciFri’s Charles Bergquist to explain how flying things work to adapt to different flight conditions.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>New research suggests that polymetallic nodules found 13,000 feet deep produce “dark oxygen” by electrolyzing water. Also, at higher altitudes, the air is less dense, which makes it harder for birds in flight to generate lift. The turkey vulture has a solution. \u003c/p>\u003ch2>Deep-Sea ‘Nodules’ May Produce Oxygen, Study Finds\u003c/h2>\u003cp>An international team of researchers recently discovered that some 13,000 feet below the ocean’s surface, oxygen may be produced through natural electrolysis. The group found that small lumps called polymetallic nodules at the bottom of the ocean appeared to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/deep-sea-nodules-dark-oxygen/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">act as geo batteries\u003c/a>, producing enough electricity to break down water and make oxygen.\u003c/p>\u003cp>That observation challenges the idea that photosynthesis is necessary to produce enough oxygen for living organisms. The researchers hypothesize that this could be \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/deep-sea-nodules-dark-oxygen/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a source of oxygen for deep-sea creatures\u003c/a>. But while it gives some answers as to how life can thrive at the bottom of the sea, it also raises a lot of new questions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Science Friday guest host and producer Charles Bergquist is joined by the lead electrochemist of the study, Dr. Franz Geiger, the Charles E. and Emma H. Morrison Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University, to answer some of these questions.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>One Bird’s Physics Trick For Flying At High Altitudes\u003c/h2>\u003cp>If you’ve ever taken a trip to a higher elevation, you know that the air gets thinner as you go up. If you’re not acclimated to the altitude, it can feel harder to breathe. That thinner air also makes it \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/turkey-vultures-high-altitude-flying/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">more difficult for birds and airplanes to fly\u003c/a>, because it’s harder to produce the lift forces in thinner air. But it turns out that turkey vultures have a way of dealing with that problem.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Researchers observed turkey vultures in flight at different altitudes and found that rather than flapping harder or more rapidly to deal with decreased lift, the turkey vulture exploits the lower drag in thinner air to fly faster, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/turkey-vultures-high-altitude-flying/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">using increased speed\u003c/a> to help balance the lift equation. Dr. Jonathan Rader, a postdoctoral research associate in biology at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and an author of a report on this research published in the \u003ci>Journal of Experimental Biology\u003c/i>, joins SciFri’s Charles Bergquist to explain how flying things work to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/turkey-vultures-high-altitude-flying/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">adapt to different flight conditions\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-2-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>One of the hottest fields in astronomy right now is the search for exoplanets. NASA’s Exoplanet Archive currently lists over 5,700 confirmed planets orbiting distant stars.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And more discoveries will be on the way.\u003c/p>\u003cp>PLATO, which stands for \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/plato-exoplanets-research-esa/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars\u003c/a>, is a satellite made by the European Space Agency that will help put more exoplanets on the map. Scheduled for launch in late 2026, it will look at around 200,000 sun-like stars to categorize them and the planets that orbit them.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Science Friday guest host and producer Charles Bergquist is joined by one of the scientists working on the telescope, Dr. Suzanne Aigrain, professor of astrophysics at Oxford University, to learn more about PLATO and the future of deep space exploration.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-2-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>“Cancer” is a dreaded word in the doctor’s office. But about \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cancer-deaths-decrease/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">40% of us\u003c/a> will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during our lives, the most common being breast, prostate, and lung cancer, according to the National Institutes of Health.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But in the last few decades, major progress has been made in the world of cancer treatment and prevention. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cancer-deaths-decrease/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Cancer death rates have decreased by about 30%\u003c/a> over the last quarter century, with some of the largest decreases seen in lung, melanoma, and myeloma cancers. The Biden administration’s Cancer Moonshot program aims to reduce the number of cancer deaths by at least 50% by 2050.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Early detection methods like mammograms and colonoscopies have \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cancer-deaths-decrease/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">improved outcomes\u003c/a> for many types of cancer, and new treatment options, like cancer vaccines, immunotherapy, and targeted genetic therapies, have shown promising early results. And the breakthroughs made from the development of the mRNA covid vaccines are bringing even more promise for hard-to-treat cancers.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book \u003ci>The Emperor of all Maladies: The Biography of Cancer\u003c/i>, joins guest host John Dankosky to give a broad update on the progress made in cancer treatment and prevention. They also discuss the role AI can play in new breakthroughs, and why some cancers are still particularly difficult to treat.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-2-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "“Cancer” is a dreaded word in the doctor’s office. But about 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during our lives, the most common being breast, prostate, and lung cancer, according to the National Institutes of Health.\nBut in the last few decades, major progress has been made in the world of cancer treatment and prevention. Cancer death rates have decreased by about 30% over the last quarter century, with some of the largest decreases seen in lung, melanoma, and myeloma cancers. The Biden administration’s Cancer Moonshot program aims to reduce the number of cancer deaths by at least 50% by 2050.\nEarly detection methods like mammograms and colonoscopies have improved outcomes for many types of cancer, and new treatment options, like cancer vaccines, immunotherapy, and targeted genetic therapies, have shown promising early results. And the breakthroughs made from the development of the mRNA covid vaccines are bringing even more promise for hard-to-treat cancers.\nDr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Emperor of all Maladies: The Biography of Cancer, joins guest host John Dankosky to give a broad update on the progress made in cancer treatment and prevention. They also discuss the role AI can play in new breakthroughs, and why some cancers are still particularly difficult to treat.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>“Cancer” is a dreaded word in the doctor’s office. But about \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cancer-deaths-decrease/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">40% of us\u003c/a> will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during our lives, the most common being breast, prostate, and lung cancer, according to the National Institutes of Health.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But in the last few decades, major progress has been made in the world of cancer treatment and prevention. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cancer-deaths-decrease/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Cancer death rates have decreased by about 30%\u003c/a> over the last quarter century, with some of the largest decreases seen in lung, melanoma, and myeloma cancers. The Biden administration’s Cancer Moonshot program aims to reduce the number of cancer deaths by at least 50% by 2050.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Early detection methods like mammograms and colonoscopies have \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/cancer-deaths-decrease/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">improved outcomes\u003c/a> for many types of cancer, and new treatment options, like cancer vaccines, immunotherapy, and targeted genetic therapies, have shown promising early results. And the breakthroughs made from the development of the mRNA covid vaccines are bringing even more promise for hard-to-treat cancers.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book \u003ci>The Emperor of all Maladies: The Biography of Cancer\u003c/i>, joins guest host John Dankosky to give a broad update on the progress made in cancer treatment and prevention. They also discuss the role AI can play in new breakthroughs, and why some cancers are still particularly difficult to treat.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-2-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The University of Hawaiʻi study will be the largest of its kind to investigate the health and social impacts of the Maui wildfires. Also, fiberglass is washing up on Nantucket’s shores, and residents are concerned about the long-term environmental impact of this debris.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Hawaiʻi Wildfire Survivors To Join Long-Term Health Study\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Nearly a year ago, Maui experienced a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/maui-hawaii-wildfire-health-study/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">series of wildfires\u003c/a> that caused major destruction and anguish for residents. More than 100 people died and thousands of structures were destroyed in what was the fifth deadliest wildland fire in U.S. history.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Survivors of those fires are now taking part in \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/maui-hawaii-wildfire-health-study/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the largest study of its kind\u003c/a> to understand the health and social impacts of the Maui wildfires. The research team will sample the blood, DNA, and urine of participants over at least a decade to see if they develop conditions such as cancer. Researchers say this information will be essential as the island and its residents continue to recover.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Casey Crownhart, climate reporter for the MIT Technology Review joins guest host Kathleen Davis to talk about this story and other top science news of the week, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/maui-hawaii-wildfire-health-study/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">California’s Park Fire.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Damaged Wind Turbine Blade Sinks Off Massachusetts Coast\u003c/h2>\u003cp>A large piece of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/wind-turbine-massachussets-pollution/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">fiberglass debris\u003c/a> from the damaged \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/wind-turbine-massachussets-pollution/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Vineyard Wind\u003c/a> turbine blade has sunk to the ocean floor, as the debris cleanup continues, according to press release from the town of Nantucket that’s timestamped for 9:10 a.m.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Town officials said that about half of the fiberglass shell of the blade remains attached and crews will continue to monitor it until a removal plan is developed. Most of the green and white foam fill dislodged during the initial failure last Saturday.\u003c/p>\u003cp>They added that Vineyard wind is also \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/wind-turbine-massachussets-pollution/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">developing a plan to test water quality\u003c/a> around the island.\u003c/p>\u003cp>“This complex undertaking involves engaging experts to determine the best path forward. To conduct the testing, specific information from GE’s Safety Data Sheets is required, which is expected to be delivered to Vineyard Wind today,” according to the press release.\u003c/p>\u003cp>To read the full story, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/wind-turbine-massachussets-pollution/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">visit our website. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/august-2-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "The University of Hawaiʻi study will be the largest of its kind to investigate the health and social impacts of the Maui wildfires. Also, fiberglass is washing up on Nantucket’s shores, and residents are concerned about the long-term environmental impact of this debris.\nHawaiʻi Wildfire Survivors To Join Long-Term Health Study\nNearly a year ago, Maui experienced a series of wildfires that caused major destruction and anguish for residents. More than 100 people died and thousands of structures were destroyed in what was the fifth deadliest wildland fire in U.S. history.\nSurvivors of those fires are now taking part in the largest study of its kind to understand the health and social impacts of the Maui wildfires. The research team will sample the blood, DNA, and urine of participants over at least a decade to see if they develop conditions such as cancer. Researchers say this information will be essential as the island and its residents continue to recover.\nCasey Crownhart, climate reporter for the MIT Technology Review joins guest host Kathleen Davis to talk about this story and other top science news of the week, including California’s Park Fire.\nDamaged Wind Turbine Blade Sinks Off Massachusetts Coast\nA large piece of fiberglass debris from the damaged Vineyard Wind turbine blade has sunk to the ocean floor, as the debris cleanup continues, according to press release from the town of Nantucket that’s timestamped for 9:10 a.m.\nTown officials said that about half of the fiberglass shell of the blade remains attached and crews will continue to monitor it until a removal plan is developed. Most of the green and white foam fill dislodged during the initial failure last Saturday.\nThey added that Vineyard wind is also developing a plan to test water quality around the island.\n“This complex undertaking involves engaging experts to determine the best path forward. To conduct the testing, specific information from GE’s Safety Data Sheets is required, which is expected to be delivered to Vineyard Wind today,” according to the press release.\nTo read the full story, visit our website. \nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>You know that disappointing feeling when you’re ready to make a delicious meal, but you crack open the refrigerator only to find mushy tomatoes, dried-out bread, or oozing strawberries?\u003c/p>\u003cp>Refrigeration fundamentally changes the chemistry of our food, but at this point, most of the United States’ food system relies on the use of refrigerators. Almost three-quarters of the food on an average American’s plate has been refrigerated during production, shipping, and storage. So how did we end up relying so heavily on the fridge? And on a warming planet, can refrigeration keep its cool?\u003c/p>\u003cp>A new book called \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/frostbite-book-refrigeration-changes-food/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves\u003c/i>\u003c/a> challenges the definition of “freshness” and our relationship with the fridge. SciFri’s John Dankosky talks with author Nicola Twilley, co-host of the podcast “Gastropod.”\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/frostbite-book-excerpt/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Read an excerpt from \u003ci>Frostbite: How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet\u003c/i>.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-26-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>If nations are to meet their sustainable energy goals, experts argue that batteries will be a crucial part of the equation. Not only are batteries key for many technologies, they’ll also be necessary to meet energy demands with a power grid that is mainly supplied by renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Without batteries, power from those sources can’t be stored for use when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Right now, many technologies depend on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sodium-solid-state-green-battery/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">lithium-ion batteries\u003c/a>. While they certainly work well and have revolutionized mobile devices and electric vehicles, there are drawbacks. First, the lithium, cobalt, and nickel they require can only be found in some countries, and there have been accusations of unethical mining practices, including child labor. The mining and production processes also emit a large amount of CO2, and the batteries themselves can explode and cause fires, although these incidents are becoming less common.\u003c/p>\u003cp>A promising, greener solution to our battery needs could be something called a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sodium-solid-state-green-battery/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">solid-state battery\u003c/a>. Lithium-ion batteries conduct electricity through a liquid electrolyte solution, while solid-state batteries do so with solid materials, such as ceramic, glass, and sulfides. This means they have lower risk of fires, charge faster, have higher voltages, and can be recycled. However, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/sodium-solid-state-green-battery/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">their development\u003c/a> has taken longer than expected, due to cost, production hurdles, and lack of large-scale, real-world testing.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Earlier this month, teams at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the University of California San Diego published a paper in Nature Energy demonstrating the world’s first anode-free, sodium-based, solid-state battery architecture, which can charge quickly and last for several hundred cycles. Its main ingredient, sodium, is much more abundant than lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which could mean more affordable and environmentally friendly batteries in the future.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira Flatow sits down with Dr. Y. Shirley Meng, a professor at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and chief scientist for energy storage science at Argonne National Laboratory, to talk about the advancement, and when we could expect to see these unique batteries in our devices.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-26-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Last year, almost half of the honeybee colonies in the U.S. died, making it the second deadliest year for honeybees on record. The main culprit wasn’t climate change, starvation, or even pesticides, but a parasite: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/honeybees-parasitic-mites/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Varroa destructor.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>“The name for this parasite is a very Transformer-y sounding name, but … these Varroa destructor mites have earned this name. It’s not melodramatic by any means. [They are] incredibly destructive organisms,” says Dr. Sammy Ramsey, entomologist at the University of Colorado Boulder.\u003c/p>\u003cp>These tiny mites feed on the bees and make them susceptible to other threats like diseases and pesticides. They’re also highly contagious: They arrived in the US in 1987, and now they live in almost every honeybee colony in the country. Honeybees pollinate many important crops, like apples, peaches, and berries, and their pollinator services add up to billions of dollars.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ramsey and his lab are trying to put an end to the varroa mites’ spree. Part of their research includes \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/honeybees-parasitic-mites/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">spying on baby bees\u003c/a> and their accompanying mites to learn how the parasites feed on the bees and whether there’s a way to disrupt that process.\u003c/p>\u003cp>In Boulder, Colorado, SciFri producer Rasha Aridi speaks with Dr. Ramsey and fellow entomologist Dr. Madison Sankovitz about how the varroa mites terrorize bees so effectively, and what it would take to get ahead of them.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-26-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003ch2>What A Rodent Brain Shows Us About Love–And Loss\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Love has the reputation of being a fairly unique human emotion. If we’re lucky, we can experience lots of love in our lives: with romantic partners, children, family, friends. But with love comes the possibility of another, less desirable emotion: heartbreak.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Neuroscientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have found that these feelings seem to actually leave a mark on the brain, with dopamine and other feel-good chemicals flooding to the brain’s reward centers when lovers are reunited.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The source for this data may be surprising: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/prairie-voles-neurobiology-love-heartbreak/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">prairie voles\u003c/a>, tiny rodents that are among the small percentage of mammals that form monogamous pair bonds. By studying their brains when the voles were united with their mates, researchers were able to pinpoint this dopamine flood that they suspect happens in humans’ own brains under the same conditions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>When the voles were separated for four weeks—long enough for them to consider their pairing “over” and find new mates, the broken-up voles had much more \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/prairie-voles-neurobiology-love-heartbreak/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">muted dopamine response when reunited\u003c/a>. Researchers say that could be good news for heartbroken humans because it shows the brain could have something of a “reset” mechanism that allows individuals to go on and form new bonds.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Joining Ira to talk about this research is Dr. Zoe Donaldson, associate professor of behavioral neuroscience at the University of Colorado in Boulder.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>If You Rolled Colorado Out Into A Brownie, How Big Would It Be?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The surface area of Colorado is 104,094 square miles, according to the US Geological Survey, making it the 8th largest state in the country.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But the state, unlike our neighbors to the east, has a lot of extra geographical stuff — like mountains.\u003c/p>\u003cp>One Coloradan who loves to spend time in those big hills wondered if our dear state wasn’t getting a bit short-changed. Denver-based photographer and editor Howard Paul also happens to love baked goods. So when he posed his question to Colorado Wonders, he couldn’t help but combine his two passions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Paul had a hunch that such a squishing would make Colorado the largest state in the lower 48. Bigger than Texas. Smaller than Alaska. (For whatever it’s worth, this numerically-challenged reporter thought that was an eminently reasonable guess.)\u003c/p>\u003cp>The first bit of due diligence was to research if this quandary had been approached before. Well, what do you know, the headline of a March 2005 article from Ski Magazine reads \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/squish-colorado-brownie-surface-area/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">“How big would Colorado be if you steamrolled all of the mountains?”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Read the rest on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/squish-colorado-brownie-surface-area/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-26-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "What A Rodent Brain Shows Us About Love–And Loss\nLove has the reputation of being a fairly unique human emotion. If we’re lucky, we can experience lots of love in our lives: with romantic partners, children, family, friends. But with love comes the possibility of another, less desirable emotion: heartbreak.\nNeuroscientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have found that these feelings seem to actually leave a mark on the brain, with dopamine and other feel-good chemicals flooding to the brain’s reward centers when lovers are reunited.\nThe source for this data may be surprising: prairie voles, tiny rodents that are among the small percentage of mammals that form monogamous pair bonds. By studying their brains when the voles were united with their mates, researchers were able to pinpoint this dopamine flood that they suspect happens in humans’ own brains under the same conditions.\nWhen the voles were separated for four weeks—long enough for them to consider their pairing “over” and find new mates, the broken-up voles had much more muted dopamine response when reunited. Researchers say that could be good news for heartbroken humans because it shows the brain could have something of a “reset” mechanism that allows individuals to go on and form new bonds.\nJoining Ira to talk about this research is Dr. Zoe Donaldson, associate professor of behavioral neuroscience at the University of Colorado in Boulder.\nIf You Rolled Colorado Out Into A Brownie, How Big Would It Be?\nThe surface area of Colorado is 104,094 square miles, according to the US Geological Survey, making it the 8th largest state in the country.\nBut the state, unlike our neighbors to the east, has a lot of extra geographical stuff — like mountains.\nOne Coloradan who loves to spend time in those big hills wondered if our dear state wasn’t getting a bit short-changed. Denver-based photographer and editor Howard Paul also happens to love baked goods. So when he posed his question to Colorado Wonders, he couldn’t help but combine his two passions.\nPaul had a hunch that such a squishing would make Colorado the largest state in the lower 48. Bigger than Texas. Smaller than Alaska. (For whatever it’s worth, this numerically-challenged reporter thought that was an eminently reasonable guess.)\nThe first bit of due diligence was to research if this quandary had been approached before. Well, what do you know, the headline of a March 2005 article from Ski Magazine reads “How big would Colorado be if you steamrolled all of the mountains?”\nRead the rest on sciencefriday.com.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003ch2>What A Rodent Brain Shows Us About Love–And Loss\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Love has the reputation of being a fairly unique human emotion. If we’re lucky, we can experience lots of love in our lives: with romantic partners, children, family, friends. But with love comes the possibility of another, less desirable emotion: heartbreak.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Neuroscientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have found that these feelings seem to actually leave a mark on the brain, with dopamine and other feel-good chemicals flooding to the brain’s reward centers when lovers are reunited.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The source for this data may be surprising: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/prairie-voles-neurobiology-love-heartbreak/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">prairie voles\u003c/a>, tiny rodents that are among the small percentage of mammals that form monogamous pair bonds. By studying their brains when the voles were united with their mates, researchers were able to pinpoint this dopamine flood that they suspect happens in humans’ own brains under the same conditions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>When the voles were separated for four weeks—long enough for them to consider their pairing “over” and find new mates, the broken-up voles had much more \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/prairie-voles-neurobiology-love-heartbreak/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">muted dopamine response when reunited\u003c/a>. Researchers say that could be good news for heartbroken humans because it shows the brain could have something of a “reset” mechanism that allows individuals to go on and form new bonds.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Joining Ira to talk about this research is Dr. Zoe Donaldson, associate professor of behavioral neuroscience at the University of Colorado in Boulder.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>If You Rolled Colorado Out Into A Brownie, How Big Would It Be?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The surface area of Colorado is 104,094 square miles, according to the US Geological Survey, making it the 8th largest state in the country.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But the state, unlike our neighbors to the east, has a lot of extra geographical stuff — like mountains.\u003c/p>\u003cp>One Coloradan who loves to spend time in those big hills wondered if our dear state wasn’t getting a bit short-changed. Denver-based photographer and editor Howard Paul also happens to love baked goods. So when he posed his question to Colorado Wonders, he couldn’t help but combine his two passions.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Paul had a hunch that such a squishing would make Colorado the largest state in the lower 48. Bigger than Texas. Smaller than Alaska. (For whatever it’s worth, this numerically-challenged reporter thought that was an eminently reasonable guess.)\u003c/p>\u003cp>The first bit of due diligence was to research if this quandary had been approached before. Well, what do you know, the headline of a March 2005 article from Ski Magazine reads \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/squish-colorado-brownie-surface-area/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">“How big would Colorado be if you steamrolled all of the mountains?”\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Read the rest on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/squish-colorado-brownie-surface-area/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-26-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>In a first, NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered pure sulfur on Mars. And, we revisit a conversation from 2015 about Alexander von Humboldt and Andrea Wulf's “The Invention of Nature,” which is our August book club pick.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Curiosity Rover Discovers Pure Sulfur On Mars\u003c/h2>\u003cp>NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover ran over a rock, which cracked open to reveal \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/mars-rover-sulfur/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">pure sulfur crystals\u003c/a>. This was the first time pure sulfur has been discovered on the planet. The rover found many other similar rocks nearby, raising questions about the geologic history of the location.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira talks with Alex Hager, who covers water in the West for \u003ci>KUNC\u003c/i>, about Martian sulfur rocks and other \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/mars-rover-sulfur/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">top science stories\u003c/a> of the week, including melting glaciers increasing the length of the day, life rebounding at Lake Powell, a rare whale and new research on how psilocybin rewires the brain.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>A Science Hero, Lost and Found\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Alexander von Humboldt was a globetrotting explorer, scientist, environmentalist, and the second-most famous man in Europe—after Napoleon. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/alexander-von-humboldt-book-andrea-wulf/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">So why haven’t you heard of him?\u003c/a> This week we revisit an interview with writer and historian Andrea Wulf, whose 2015 book The Invention of Nature aims to restore Humboldt to his rightful place in science history. Not only did this singular polymath pioneer the idea that nature is an interconnected system, but, Wulf argues, he was also the lost \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/alexander-von-humboldt-book-andrea-wulf/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">father of environmentalism\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira speaks with Wulf about the man who inspired the likes of Darwin, Thoreau, and Muir, whom contemporaries called “the Shakespeare of the Sciences.” \u003c/p>\u003cp>If this book sounds like a great read for your upcoming vacation, you’re in luck! The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/alexander-von-humboldt-book-andrea-wulf/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">SciFri Book Club\u003c/a> is reading \u003ci>The Invention Of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt’s New World\u003c/i> by Andrea Wulf in August. Find out all you need to know, including how to win a free book on our website.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-26-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "In a first, NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered pure sulfur on Mars. And, we revisit a conversation from 2015 about Alexander von Humboldt and Andrea Wulf's “The Invention of Nature,” which is our August book club pick.\nCuriosity Rover Discovers Pure Sulfur On Mars\nNASA’s Mars Curiosity rover ran over a rock, which cracked open to reveal pure sulfur crystals. This was the first time pure sulfur has been discovered on the planet. The rover found many other similar rocks nearby, raising questions about the geologic history of the location.\nIra talks with Alex Hager, who covers water in the West for KUNC, about Martian sulfur rocks and other top science stories of the week, including melting glaciers increasing the length of the day, life rebounding at Lake Powell, a rare whale and new research on how psilocybin rewires the brain.\nA Science Hero, Lost and Found\nAlexander von Humboldt was a globetrotting explorer, scientist, environmentalist, and the second-most famous man in Europe—after Napoleon. So why haven’t you heard of him? This week we revisit an interview with writer and historian Andrea Wulf, whose 2015 book The Invention of Nature aims to restore Humboldt to his rightful place in science history. Not only did this singular polymath pioneer the idea that nature is an interconnected system, but, Wulf argues, he was also the lost father of environmentalism.\nIra speaks with Wulf about the man who inspired the likes of Darwin, Thoreau, and Muir, whom contemporaries called “the Shakespeare of the Sciences.” \nIf this book sounds like a great read for your upcoming vacation, you’re in luck! The SciFri Book Club is reading The Invention Of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt’s New World by Andrea Wulf in August. Find out all you need to know, including how to win a free book on our website.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>In a first, NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered pure sulfur on Mars. And, we revisit a conversation from 2015 about Alexander von Humboldt and Andrea Wulf's “The Invention of Nature,” which is our August book club pick.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Curiosity Rover Discovers Pure Sulfur On Mars\u003c/h2>\u003cp>NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover ran over a rock, which cracked open to reveal \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/mars-rover-sulfur/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">pure sulfur crystals\u003c/a>. This was the first time pure sulfur has been discovered on the planet. The rover found many other similar rocks nearby, raising questions about the geologic history of the location.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira talks with Alex Hager, who covers water in the West for \u003ci>KUNC\u003c/i>, about Martian sulfur rocks and other \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/mars-rover-sulfur/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">top science stories\u003c/a> of the week, including melting glaciers increasing the length of the day, life rebounding at Lake Powell, a rare whale and new research on how psilocybin rewires the brain.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>A Science Hero, Lost and Found\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Alexander von Humboldt was a globetrotting explorer, scientist, environmentalist, and the second-most famous man in Europe—after Napoleon. \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/alexander-von-humboldt-book-andrea-wulf/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">So why haven’t you heard of him?\u003c/a> This week we revisit an interview with writer and historian Andrea Wulf, whose 2015 book The Invention of Nature aims to restore Humboldt to his rightful place in science history. Not only did this singular polymath pioneer the idea that nature is an interconnected system, but, Wulf argues, he was also the lost \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/alexander-von-humboldt-book-andrea-wulf/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">father of environmentalism\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira speaks with Wulf about the man who inspired the likes of Darwin, Thoreau, and Muir, whom contemporaries called “the Shakespeare of the Sciences.” \u003c/p>\u003cp>If this book sounds like a great read for your upcoming vacation, you’re in luck! The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/alexander-von-humboldt-book-andrea-wulf/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">SciFri Book Club\u003c/a> is reading \u003ci>The Invention Of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt’s New World\u003c/i> by Andrea Wulf in August. Find out all you need to know, including how to win a free book on our website.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-26-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>According to a 2022 study, just over 4% of Americans said they had \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/raw-milk-risks/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">consumed raw milk\u003c/a> in the past year. That might not sound like a lot, but it adds up to around 15 million people. And those numbers seem to be increasing. According to data from the market research agency NielsenIQ from May, sales of raw milk increased by as much as 65% compared to that time last year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This increase coincides with a recent trend of influencers and other public figures promoting raw milk as a completely safe and healthier \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/raw-milk-risks/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">alternative to pasteurized milk\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But despite claims about its safety, raw milk is more likely to contain pathogens than pasteurized milk, which is heated to kill harmful microbes. According to records released last week, some 165 people were sickened by salmonella linked to raw products from a single farm in California as of February, the largest raw milk-related salmonella outbreak in a decade. And the CDC recently reported that dairy cows in 13 states were \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/raw-milk-risks/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">infected with the H5N1 virus\u003c/a>, also known as bird flu.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Host Rachel Feltman is joined by Dr. Céline Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at \u003ci>KFF Health News\u003c/i> and Dr. Nicole Helen Martin, assistant research professor in dairy foods microbiology at Cornell University, to talk about the dangers of health misinformation and how the risks of drinking raw milk can far outweigh its potential benefits.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-19-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "According to a 2022 study, just over 4% of Americans said they had consumed raw milk in the past year. That might not sound like a lot, but it adds up to around 15 million people. And those numbers seem to be increasing. According to data from the market research agency NielsenIQ from May, sales of raw milk increased by as much as 65% compared to that time last year.\nThis increase coincides with a recent trend of influencers and other public figures promoting raw milk as a completely safe and healthier alternative to pasteurized milk.\nBut despite claims about its safety, raw milk is more likely to contain pathogens than pasteurized milk, which is heated to kill harmful microbes. According to records released last week, some 165 people were sickened by salmonella linked to raw products from a single farm in California as of February, the largest raw milk-related salmonella outbreak in a decade. And the CDC recently reported that dairy cows in 13 states were infected with the H5N1 virus, also known as bird flu.\nHost Rachel Feltman is joined by Dr. Céline Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News and Dr. Nicole Helen Martin, assistant research professor in dairy foods microbiology at Cornell University, to talk about the dangers of health misinformation and how the risks of drinking raw milk can far outweigh its potential benefits.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\n \nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>According to a 2022 study, just over 4% of Americans said they had \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/raw-milk-risks/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">consumed raw milk\u003c/a> in the past year. That might not sound like a lot, but it adds up to around 15 million people. And those numbers seem to be increasing. According to data from the market research agency NielsenIQ from May, sales of raw milk increased by as much as 65% compared to that time last year.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This increase coincides with a recent trend of influencers and other public figures promoting raw milk as a completely safe and healthier \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/raw-milk-risks/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">alternative to pasteurized milk\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But despite claims about its safety, raw milk is more likely to contain pathogens than pasteurized milk, which is heated to kill harmful microbes. According to records released last week, some 165 people were sickened by salmonella linked to raw products from a single farm in California as of February, the largest raw milk-related salmonella outbreak in a decade. And the CDC recently reported that dairy cows in 13 states were \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/raw-milk-risks/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">infected with the H5N1 virus\u003c/a>, also known as bird flu.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Host Rachel Feltman is joined by Dr. Céline Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at \u003ci>KFF Health News\u003c/i> and Dr. Nicole Helen Martin, assistant research professor in dairy foods microbiology at Cornell University, to talk about the dangers of health misinformation and how the risks of drinking raw milk can far outweigh its potential benefits.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-19-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"excerpt": "Researchers developed a prototype of a space suit that could replace the high-absorbency diapers that astronauts wear on space walks. And, a bitcoin mine's cooling fans are so loud they rattle windows. Residents of Granbury, Texas, are having migraines, panic attacks, and hearing loss.\nA ‘Dune’-Inspired Space Suit To Turn Astronaut Pee Into Water\nOn the International Space Station, resources are precious. That includes every single drop of water—which is why astronauts drink their own filtered and recycled pee. That might sound a little undignified, but things get worse when astronauts go out for a space walk. If nature comes calling, their only option is a super-strength diaper.\nInspired by the stillsuits that recycle water in Frank Herbert’s ‘Dune’ series, researchers have come up with a way to keep astronauts clean, dry, and hydrated while they’re hard at work. They’ve designed a system that turns astronauts’ pee into nice, clean drinking water while they’re suited up.\nThe researchers reported on their prototype in the journal Frontiers in Space Technology. Guest host Rachel Feltman talks with Sofia Etlin, a researcher at Weill Cornell Medicine, about the inspiration behind the stillsuit and how it works.\nA Noisy Bitcoin Mine Is Causing A Health Crisis In A Texas Town\nFor the past several years, there’s been constant hype about AI, bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies. We’ve learned that it takes a massive amount of energy, water, and other resources to run the data centers that make these technologies possible, putting climate goals at risk. But these buzzy technologies could have an impact on public health, too.\nResidents of the small town of Granbury, Texas, say bitcoin is more than just a figurative headache. Soon after a company opened up a bitcoin mine there a couple years ago, locals started experiencing excruciating migraines, hearing loss, nausea, panic attacks, and more. Several people even ended up in the emergency room. The culprit? Noise from the mine’s cooling fans.\nGuest host Rachel Feltman talks with Andrew Chow, technology correspondent at TIME, who investigated the health crisis in Granbury.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Last month, the first psychedelic therapy treatment came before the Food and Drug Administration for a vote. It entailed using MDMA, also known as ecstasy or molly, to treat PTSD.\u003c/p>\u003cp>MDMA therapy has looked promising as a treatment for PTSD and other mental health conditions in some studies. But the FDA scientific advisory panel that evaluated this treatment \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/fda-rejects-mdma-therapy-ptsd/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">voted overwhelmingly against approving it.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Many of the arguments against approval had less to do with MDMA itself than with the methodology of the clinical trials done by Lykos Therapeutics, formerly the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, or MAPS. The FDA panel was presented with allegations of misconduct and incongruous data, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/fda-rejects-mdma-therapy-ptsd/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a letter by trial participant Sarah McNamee.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>McNamee, who joined the trial for treatment of PTSD, is also a licensed psychotherapist and researcher of trauma and psychotherapy at McGill University in Montreal. She joins guest host Rachel Feltman alongside Dr. Eiko Fried, a methodologist and psychologist at Leiden University in the Netherlands, to discuss the decision.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD or other mental health conditions, call 988 for the suicide and crisis lifeline.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-19-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"excerpt": "The foot-long meteor passed through the Earth’s atmosphere near the Statue of Liberty. Don’t worry, it was fine. Also, the follow-up to the 1996 movie “Twister” is a whirlwind of tornado science. A weather expert decodes its lingo—and real-life tornado trends.\nA Small Meteor Blazes Over New York City\nTuesday morning, some New York area residents heard a loud boom and saw a daytime fireball streaking overhead. According to observers, a small meteor entered the Earth’s atmosphere over New York City, passed by the Statue of Liberty, and proceeded west to New Jersey, moving at some 38,000 miles per hour. Meteor experts said that the object, estimated to be around a foot in size, posed no threat, as debris from an object that small would have burned up before reaching the ground.\nScience Friday’s Charles Bergquist joins guest host Rachel Feltman to talk about the overhead display, and about other science news from the week, including a newly planned mission to fly by a near-Earth asteroid. They’ll also talk about a new pool of data for human genetics research, efforts to predict rogue waves, and the challenges of making food taste right in orbit.\nThe Tornado Science To Know Before Seeing ‘Twisters’\n“Twisters,” the long awaited follow-up to the 1996 movie “Twister” drops in theaters today, July 19. It’s about a scientist (Daisy Edgar-Jones) who goes back to her home state of Oklahoma to try and stop a massive tornado outbreak from wreaking havoc on its citizens. On the way, she meets a quirky cast of storm chasers, and butts heads with a band of unorthodox “tornado wranglers” led by a YouTube personality (Glen Powell). “Twisters” delights in name-dropping tornado jargon, and its science advisory team said they hoped to make the movie as accurate as possible.\nThe movie makes science thrilling, but it also shows the ways that tornadoes affect people’s lives in the real world. For example, earlier this week, the Chicago area was hit with multiple tornadoes during a night of extreme weather, leaving thousands without power, and four tornadoes hit upstate New York, killing one person. This comes after a powerful, and some say unusual, tornado season in the Midwest. But just how tornadoes will continue to change is still unknown.\nDigital producer Emma Gometz talks with Dr. Bill Gallus, a meteorology professor at Iowa State University, to decode some of the science from “Twisters” and understand how real-life tornadoes are changing.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"title": "Why Are There So Many Drug Shortages In The U.S.?",
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"content": "\u003cp>If you’ve tried to get prescriptions filled in the last year or so, a pharmacist may have told you, “Sorry, we don’t have that drug right now.” That’s because there are some 323 active and ongoing drug shortages in the United States. That’s the highest number of such shortages since the American Society of Health System Pharmacists started tracking this data back in 2001.\u003c/p>\u003cp>These \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/us-drug-shortages-health-policy/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">drug shortages\u003c/a> touch every part of the healthcare system. Doctors are having to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/us-drug-shortages-health-policy/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">reconfigure their treatment plans\u003c/a> due to short supply of certain drugs, like cancer treatments. And patients can be left going from pharmacy to pharmacy to get even the most common medications, like antibiotics.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri’s John Dankosky talks with freelance journalist Indira Khera and journalist and physician Dr. Eli Cahan, who looked into why drug shortages happen, how they’re affecting the healthcare system, and what solutions are on the horizon.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-12-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "If you’ve tried to get prescriptions filled in the last year or so, a pharmacist may have told you, “Sorry, we don’t have that drug right now.” That’s because there are some 323 active and ongoing drug shortages in the United States. That’s the highest number of such shortages since the American Society of Health System Pharmacists started tracking this data back in 2001.\nThese drug shortages touch every part of the healthcare system. Doctors are having to reconfigure their treatment plans due to short supply of certain drugs, like cancer treatments. And patients can be left going from pharmacy to pharmacy to get even the most common medications, like antibiotics.\nSciFri’s John Dankosky talks with freelance journalist Indira Khera and journalist and physician Dr. Eli Cahan, who looked into why drug shortages happen, how they’re affecting the healthcare system, and what solutions are on the horizon.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>The gut microbiome is an important ecosystem of microbes that lives in each one of us, and its strength affects our overall health.\u003c/p>\u003cp>However, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/small-intestine-gut-health/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">small intestine\u003c/a> is an underappreciated part of the gut microbiome. Most of the research into our microbiomes has focused on the other end of the gastrointestinal tract, namely, the colon. And poop samples are an easy way to analyze the microbiome in that lower part of the gut.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Better understanding microbiome disruptions in the small intestines may allow researchers to better understand disorders like irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease. \u003c/p>\u003cp>Dr. Christopher Damman, associate professor of gastroenterology at the University of Washington, gives SciFri producer Kathleen Davis a crash course in the microbiome of the small intestine.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-12-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "The gut microbiome is an important ecosystem of microbes that lives in each one of us, and its strength affects our overall health.\nHowever, the small intestine is an underappreciated part of the gut microbiome. Most of the research into our microbiomes has focused on the other end of the gastrointestinal tract, namely, the colon. And poop samples are an easy way to analyze the microbiome in that lower part of the gut.\nBetter understanding microbiome disruptions in the small intestines may allow researchers to better understand disorders like irritable bowel syndrome, and celiac disease. \nDr. Christopher Damman, associate professor of gastroenterology at the University of Washington, gives SciFri producer Kathleen Davis a crash course in the microbiome of the small intestine.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"title": "Helping Queen Conchs Mate In The Florida Keys",
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"excerpt": "In shallow water not far from the Florida Keys’ famed Seven Mile Bridge, a herd of the state’s flamboyantly pink queen conchs is struggling to survive.\nWarming seas and wild swings in temperature have shut down their reproductive impulses in the waist-deep water, leaving them to creep along the ocean floor, searching for food but not love. Meanwhile, just a few miles away in deeper, cooler waters, the iconic mollusks mate freely. So scientists have a rescue plan: load the inshore conchs into milk crates, ferry them to colonies in deep water, and let nature run its course.\nAs climate change fastracks ocean warming, the researchers hope their plan hatches enough baby conchs to help boost the flagging population.\n“Once you put them in a more appropriate temperature regime, snails have a remarkable capability to heal themselves,” says Dr. Gabriel Delgado, a conch scientist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission who is leading the pilot project. “Now you have a contributing member to future populations.”\nTo read the rest of this article (plus see stunning images of conchs!) visit our website.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>In early June, New York Governor Kathy Hochul blocked a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/health-and-environmental-impacts-of-congestion-pricing/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">congestion pricing plan\u003c/a> from going into effect in New York City. This plan would have charged a fee for cars to enter the central business district of Manhattan, and it would have been the first congestion pricing plan to be fully implemented in the United States.\u003c/p>\u003cp>While congestion pricing can be costly for commuters, the fact that it keeps some cars off the road means it can have health benefits for surrounding communities. Successfully implemented congestion pricing plans in cities such as London, Singapore, and Stockholm have led to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/health-and-environmental-impacts-of-congestion-pricing/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">better air quality and health\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri’s John Dankosky sits down with Dr. Janet Currie, co-director of Princeton’s Center for Health and Wellbeing, and Dr. Andrea Titus, assistant professor of the Department of Population Health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, to talk about the health impacts that congestion pricing has had around the world as well as \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/health-and-environmental-impacts-of-congestion-pricing/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the potential effects\u003c/a> it could have in New York City and in other cities in the United States.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-12-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "In early June, New York Governor Kathy Hochul blocked a congestion pricing plan from going into effect in New York City. This plan would have charged a fee for cars to enter the central business district of Manhattan, and it would have been the first congestion pricing plan to be fully implemented in the United States.\nWhile congestion pricing can be costly for commuters, the fact that it keeps some cars off the road means it can have health benefits for surrounding communities. Successfully implemented congestion pricing plans in cities such as London, Singapore, and Stockholm have led to better air quality and health.\nSciFri’s John Dankosky sits down with Dr. Janet Currie, co-director of Princeton’s Center for Health and Wellbeing, and Dr. Andrea Titus, assistant professor of the Department of Population Health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, to talk about the health impacts that congestion pricing has had around the world as well as the potential effects it could have in New York City and in other cities in the United States.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>In early June, New York Governor Kathy Hochul blocked a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/health-and-environmental-impacts-of-congestion-pricing/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">congestion pricing plan\u003c/a> from going into effect in New York City. This plan would have charged a fee for cars to enter the central business district of Manhattan, and it would have been the first congestion pricing plan to be fully implemented in the United States.\u003c/p>\u003cp>While congestion pricing can be costly for commuters, the fact that it keeps some cars off the road means it can have health benefits for surrounding communities. Successfully implemented congestion pricing plans in cities such as London, Singapore, and Stockholm have led to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/health-and-environmental-impacts-of-congestion-pricing/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">better air quality and health\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri’s John Dankosky sits down with Dr. Janet Currie, co-director of Princeton’s Center for Health and Wellbeing, and Dr. Andrea Titus, assistant professor of the Department of Population Health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, to talk about the health impacts that congestion pricing has had around the world as well as \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/health-and-environmental-impacts-of-congestion-pricing/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">the potential effects\u003c/a> it could have in New York City and in other cities in the United States.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-12-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>As the James Webb Space Telescope marks two years of operations, NASA unveils a new image of two galaxies interacting. And, new research shows that cats’ tendency to scratch is affected by stress, certain kinds of play, and how active they are at night.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Galaxies ‘Dance’ In Stunning New JWST Image\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope created by humans, has been successfully operating in space for two years now. Since its launch, the telescope has dazzled astronomers and the public with new kinds of scientific data about the universe and with stunning, highly detailed pictures. And on its two-year anniversary, the telescope continues to return impressive visuals: NASA released a mesmerizing image today of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/jwst-image-dancing-galaxies-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">two intermingling galaxies\u003c/a> nicknamed the Penguin and the Egg.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Jason Dinh, climate editor at Atmos, joins guest host Kathleen Davis to talk about that and other \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/jwst-image-dancing-galaxies-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">top science stories of the week\u003c/a>, including a new study that shows that children with autism have a unique microbiome, new FEMA rules that factor in climate change when rebuilding in flood-prone areas, and how invasive insects use hitchhiking to spread their populations.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Why Some Cats Scratch Furniture So Much\u003c/h2>\u003cp>If you have a cat, you’ve probably endured your fair share of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/why-cats-scratch-furniture/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">unwanted furniture scratching\u003c/a>. Maybe you’ve purchased scratching posts, rearranged your furniture, or played with your cats before bed, to try to prevent it. And yet, you wake up to shredded upholstery or bedding.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Furniture scratching is often \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/why-cats-scratch-furniture/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a stress response\u003c/a>, and cats who live with kids or are more playful and active at night are more likely to scratch.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri producer Kathleen Davis spoke with Dr. Yasemin Salgirli Demirbas, a physiology professor at Ankara University in Turkey and visiting fellow at the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island, about her recently published study which tracked why \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/why-cats-scratch-furniture/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">some cats are more prone to scratching\u003c/a> destruction than others and explored the best way for cat owners to achieve a mostly intact living room.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-12-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "As the James Webb Space Telescope marks two years of operations, NASA unveils a new image of two galaxies interacting. And, new research shows that cats’ tendency to scratch is affected by stress, certain kinds of play, and how active they are at night.\nGalaxies ‘Dance’ In Stunning New JWST Image\nThe James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope created by humans, has been successfully operating in space for two years now. Since its launch, the telescope has dazzled astronomers and the public with new kinds of scientific data about the universe and with stunning, highly detailed pictures. And on its two-year anniversary, the telescope continues to return impressive visuals: NASA released a mesmerizing image today of two intermingling galaxies nicknamed the Penguin and the Egg.\nJason Dinh, climate editor at Atmos, joins guest host Kathleen Davis to talk about that and other top science stories of the week, including a new study that shows that children with autism have a unique microbiome, new FEMA rules that factor in climate change when rebuilding in flood-prone areas, and how invasive insects use hitchhiking to spread their populations.\nWhy Some Cats Scratch Furniture So Much\nIf you have a cat, you’ve probably endured your fair share of unwanted furniture scratching. Maybe you’ve purchased scratching posts, rearranged your furniture, or played with your cats before bed, to try to prevent it. And yet, you wake up to shredded upholstery or bedding.\nFurniture scratching is often a stress response, and cats who live with kids or are more playful and active at night are more likely to scratch.\nSciFri producer Kathleen Davis spoke with Dr. Yasemin Salgirli Demirbas, a physiology professor at Ankara University in Turkey and visiting fellow at the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island, about her recently published study which tracked why some cats are more prone to scratching destruction than others and explored the best way for cat owners to achieve a mostly intact living room.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>There’s a little bit of Neanderthal in most of us. Neanderthals and \u003ci>Homo sapiens\u003c/i> had a long history of intermingling, before the former went extinct about 40,000 years ago. That mixing means most modern humans have some amount of Neanderthal DNA—and it accounts for up to 3% of the genome in some people.\u003c/p>\u003cp>While these genetic remnants don’t have much impact on our day-to-day lives, they may be responsible for one surprising effect: pain tolerance. \u003ca href=\"https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/oct/neanderthal-gene-variants-associated-greater-pain-sensitivity\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Recent research\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> shows that people with Neanderthal variants in the gene SCN9A have a lower pain tolerance than people without the gene.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This isn’t the only Neanderthal remnant that’s been passed down. A study from earlier this year pinpointed a certain \u003ca href=\"https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/05/study-finds-that-nose-shape-gene-is-inherited-from-neanderthals\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>genome region that impacts nose shape\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>. Taller, wider noses were passed down from our Neanderthal ancestors who lived in colder climates. A larger nose warmed air before it hit the sensitive lungs. \u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira speaks with Dr. Kaustubh Adhikari, assistant professor of statistics at the Open University in the United Kingdom, who worked on both of these studies. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "There’s a little bit of Neanderthal in most of us. Neanderthals and Homo sapiens had a long history of intermingling, before the former went extinct about 40,000 years ago. That mixing means most modern humans have some amount of Neanderthal DNA—and it accounts for up to 3% of the genome in some people.\nWhile these genetic remnants don’t have much impact on our day-to-day lives, they may be responsible for one surprising effect: pain tolerance. Recent research shows that people with Neanderthal variants in the gene SCN9A have a lower pain tolerance than people without the gene.\nThis isn’t the only Neanderthal remnant that’s been passed down. A study from earlier this year pinpointed a certain genome region that impacts nose shape. Taller, wider noses were passed down from our Neanderthal ancestors who lived in colder climates. A larger nose warmed air before it hit the sensitive lungs. \nIra speaks with Dr. Kaustubh Adhikari, assistant professor of statistics at the Open University in the United Kingdom, who worked on both of these studies. \nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>There’s a little bit of Neanderthal in most of us. Neanderthals and \u003ci>Homo sapiens\u003c/i> had a long history of intermingling, before the former went extinct about 40,000 years ago. That mixing means most modern humans have some amount of Neanderthal DNA—and it accounts for up to 3% of the genome in some people.\u003c/p>\u003cp>While these genetic remnants don’t have much impact on our day-to-day lives, they may be responsible for one surprising effect: pain tolerance. \u003ca href=\"https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/oct/neanderthal-gene-variants-associated-greater-pain-sensitivity\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Recent research\u003c/strong>\u003c/a> shows that people with Neanderthal variants in the gene SCN9A have a lower pain tolerance than people without the gene.\u003c/p>\u003cp>This isn’t the only Neanderthal remnant that’s been passed down. A study from earlier this year pinpointed a certain \u003ca href=\"https://www.heritagedaily.com/2023/05/study-finds-that-nose-shape-gene-is-inherited-from-neanderthals\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>genome region that impacts nose shape\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>. Taller, wider noses were passed down from our Neanderthal ancestors who lived in colder climates. A larger nose warmed air before it hit the sensitive lungs. \u003c/p>\u003cp>Ira speaks with Dr. Kaustubh Adhikari, assistant professor of statistics at the Open University in the United Kingdom, who worked on both of these studies. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Climate change is having a profound effect on agriculture. Farmers over the past decade have faced \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/climate-resilient-agriculture-from-iowa-farmers/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">intensifying drought and heat stress on crops\u003c/a>, leading many to wonder, what will agriculture look like 50 years from now?\u003c/p>\u003cp>In May, at SciFri Live at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, Ira Flatow discussed the future of agriculture, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/climate-resilient-agriculture-from-iowa-farmers/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">potential solutions to these problems\u003c/a>, from innovative farming techniques, to ensuring that Iowa’s farmers of color have the resources they need to succeed. He was joined by Todd Western III, a sixth-generation Iowan farmer with Western Family Farms and senior donor advisor at Greater Twin Cities United Way, and Dr. Patrick Schnable, a distinguished professor at Iowa State University and co-founder of Dryland Genetics.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-5-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Climate change is having a profound effect on agriculture. Farmers over the past decade have faced intensifying drought and heat stress on crops, leading many to wonder, what will agriculture look like 50 years from now?\nIn May, at SciFri Live at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, Ira Flatow discussed the future of agriculture, and potential solutions to these problems, from innovative farming techniques, to ensuring that Iowa’s farmers of color have the resources they need to succeed. He was joined by Todd Western III, a sixth-generation Iowan farmer with Western Family Farms and senior donor advisor at Greater Twin Cities United Way, and Dr. Patrick Schnable, a distinguished professor at Iowa State University and co-founder of Dryland Genetics.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Climate change is having a profound effect on agriculture. Farmers over the past decade have faced \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/climate-resilient-agriculture-from-iowa-farmers/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">intensifying drought and heat stress on crops\u003c/a>, leading many to wonder, what will agriculture look like 50 years from now?\u003c/p>\u003cp>In May, at SciFri Live at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, Ira Flatow discussed the future of agriculture, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/climate-resilient-agriculture-from-iowa-farmers/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">potential solutions to these problems\u003c/a>, from innovative farming techniques, to ensuring that Iowa’s farmers of color have the resources they need to succeed. He was joined by Todd Western III, a sixth-generation Iowan farmer with Western Family Farms and senior donor advisor at Greater Twin Cities United Way, and Dr. Patrick Schnable, a distinguished professor at Iowa State University and co-founder of Dryland Genetics.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-5-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>These days, the 4th of July is known for its fireworks and cookouts. But the holiday commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, one of the most important founding documents of the United States.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The Declaration of Independence, alongside the Emancipation Proclamation, the Constitution, and countless other documents, is \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/document-restoration-national-archive/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">housed in the National Archives\u003c/a> in Washington, D.C. Like any other museum, the National Archives doesn’t just house these items, it preserves them, protecting them from the degradation that happens over time. \u003c/p>\u003cp>In March, at SciFri Live in Washington D.C., Ira spoke to two restoration experts about what goes on behind the scenes of the National Archives: Conservator Saira Haqqi and physicist Mark Ormsby. They discuss the history of papermaking in the US, changes in restoration science, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/document-restoration-national-archive/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">what “National Treasure” really got right\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcript for this segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-5-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "These days, the 4th of July is known for its fireworks and cookouts. But the holiday commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, one of the most important founding documents of the United States.\nThe Declaration of Independence, alongside the Emancipation Proclamation, the Constitution, and countless other documents, is housed in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Like any other museum, the National Archives doesn’t just house these items, it preserves them, protecting them from the degradation that happens over time. \nIn March, at SciFri Live in Washington D.C., Ira spoke to two restoration experts about what goes on behind the scenes of the National Archives: Conservator Saira Haqqi and physicist Mark Ormsby. They discuss the history of papermaking in the US, changes in restoration science, and what “National Treasure” really got right.\nTranscript for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>Earlier this year, the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington announced that \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/pandas-return-to-us-conservation-diplomacy/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">pandas would be returning\u003c/a> to the capitol. This news was met with great fanfare because the zoo’s resident pandas had returned to China last fall, leaving the District panda-less for the first time in more than 50 years.\u003c/p>\u003cp>After the pandas left D.C. in the fall, SciFri producer Rasha Aridi and journalist Aja Drain dug into the juicy political history of panda conservation and how it shaped panda research. In this segment from December 2023, they look back at 80 years of panda conservation, and how \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/pandas-return-to-us-conservation-diplomacy/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">“panda diplomacy”\u003c/a> paved the way for groundbreaking science. And they try to answer the multi-million dollar question: Was it all worth it?\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/july-5-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
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"excerpt": "It’s officially summertime, and a new season of reading is here! Two science writers and voracious readers have compiled their summer reading recommendations, just for Science Friday fans. Before you head out for a week at the beach, start packing for that road trip, or stock up for a long staycation, we’ve got the list of science-y summer reads, straight from those familiar with the best on the shelf.\nJoining guest host Diana Plasker to offer listeners their recommendations are Riley Black, a Salt Lake City-based science writer and the author of several books, including The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: An Asteroid, Extinction, and the Beginning of Our World; and Deborah Blum, director of the Knight Science Journalism program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and author of several books, including The Poison Squad: One Chemist’s Single-Minded Crusade for Food Safety at the Turn of the Twentieth Century, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.\nTranscripts for this segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"excerpt": "In a conversation from 2014, Ira talks marinade myths, charcoal chemistry, and the elusive “smoke ring”—the science behind barbecue and grilling.\nAre marinades a myth? How does the elusive “smoke ring” form? And can the debate over gas versus charcoal be settled at last? In this episode of our “Food Failures” series, barbecue and grilling expert Meathead Goldwyn looks at the science behind the grill and offers tips for controlling smoke, temperature, and moisture.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>When you think about Earth, you might think of a giant rock, floating around in space, making laps around the sun. A rock that just happens to have critters, plants, and people crawling around its surface. \u003c/p>\u003cp>A new book by Ferris Jabr called \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/becoming-earth-how-life-transformed-the-planet/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life\u003c/i>\u003c/a> argues otherwise: Life doesn’t just exist on Earth, but life \u003ci>is\u003c/i> Earth, and the Earth itself is alive. \u003c/p>\u003cp>That idea might sound radical, and it is. There’s a shift happening in how we understand the planet, and what it’ll take to save it, and ourselves, from the future humans are creating. \u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Becoming Earth \u003c/i>takes readers on adventures across the world to learn how life has transformed the Earth, from changing the color of the sky to reshaping the continents. \u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Anna Rothschild talks with author Ferris Jabr, a science writer based in Portland, Oregon. \u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/june-28-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "When you think about Earth, you might think of a giant rock, floating around in space, making laps around the sun. A rock that just happens to have critters, plants, and people crawling around its surface. \nA new book by Ferris Jabr called Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life argues otherwise: Life doesn’t just exist on Earth, but life is Earth, and the Earth itself is alive. \nThat idea might sound radical, and it is. There’s a shift happening in how we understand the planet, and what it’ll take to save it, and ourselves, from the future humans are creating. \nBecoming Earth takes readers on adventures across the world to learn how life has transformed the Earth, from changing the color of the sky to reshaping the continents. \nGuest host Anna Rothschild talks with author Ferris Jabr, a science writer based in Portland, Oregon. \nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cp>If you have teenagers in your life, you may have noticed that kids these days seem to be getting their periods earlier than previous generations did. It’s not just in your head: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/which-kids-are-getting-periods-younger/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">A recent study\u003c/a> from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health confirms what many people have assumed, as well as additional findings about period regularity in younger generations.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The study, which analyzed self-reported data from more than 71,000 participants in the US, found that menstrual periods are arriving earlier for younger generations, with the average age dropping from 12.5 years old for people born in 1950 to 11.9 years old for those born in 2005. More staggering, however, is that both early menarche—a person’s first menstrual period—and irregular periods were much more common in the non-white and low-income study participants. And period irregularity has become more common for younger generations compared to their older counterparts.\u003c/p>\u003cp>These findings are a big deal, because early menarche and irregular periods can be a \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/which-kids-are-getting-periods-younger/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">signal of future health issues\u003c/a>, including pregnancy complications and mental health changes. Joining guest host Anna Rothschild to discuss the findings and their implications is lead study author Dr. Zifan Wang, postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/june-28-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "If you have teenagers in your life, you may have noticed that kids these days seem to be getting their periods earlier than previous generations did. It’s not just in your head: A recent study from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health confirms what many people have assumed, as well as additional findings about period regularity in younger generations.\nThe study, which analyzed self-reported data from more than 71,000 participants in the US, found that menstrual periods are arriving earlier for younger generations, with the average age dropping from 12.5 years old for people born in 1950 to 11.9 years old for those born in 2005. More staggering, however, is that both early menarche—a person’s first menstrual period—and irregular periods were much more common in the non-white and low-income study participants. And period irregularity has become more common for younger generations compared to their older counterparts.\nThese findings are a big deal, because early menarche and irregular periods can be a signal of future health issues, including pregnancy complications and mental health changes. Joining guest host Anna Rothschild to discuss the findings and their implications is lead study author Dr. Zifan Wang, postdoctoral research fellow at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"title": "What To Do When Your Hypothesis Is Wrong? Publish!",
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"content": "\u003cp>Most scientific studies that get published have “positive results,” meaning that the study proved its hypothesis. Say you hypothesize that a honeybee will favor one flower over another, and your research backs that up? That’s a positive result.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But what about the papers with negative results? If you’re a researcher, you know that you’re much more likely to disprove your hypothesis than validate it. The problem is that there aren’t a lot of incentives to publish a negative result.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But, some argue that this bias to only publish papers with positive results is worsening existing issues in scientific research and publishing, and could prevent future breakthroughs.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And that’s where the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/journal-of-trial-error-publishing-negative-results/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Journal of Trial and Error\u003c/a> comes in. It’s a scientific publication that only publishes negative and unexpected results. And the team behind it wants to change how the scientific community thinks about failure, in order to make science stronger.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Anna Rothschild talks with Dr. Sarahanne Field, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Trial And Error, and assistant professor in behavioral and social sciences at University of Groningen.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/june-28-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "Most scientific studies that get published have “positive results,” meaning that the study proved its hypothesis. Say you hypothesize that a honeybee will favor one flower over another, and your research backs that up? That’s a positive result.\nBut what about the papers with negative results? If you’re a researcher, you know that you’re much more likely to disprove your hypothesis than validate it. The problem is that there aren’t a lot of incentives to publish a negative result.\nBut, some argue that this bias to only publish papers with positive results is worsening existing issues in scientific research and publishing, and could prevent future breakthroughs.\nAnd that’s where the Journal of Trial and Error comes in. It’s a scientific publication that only publishes negative and unexpected results. And the team behind it wants to change how the scientific community thinks about failure, in order to make science stronger.\nGuest host Anna Rothschild talks with Dr. Sarahanne Field, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Trial And Error, and assistant professor in behavioral and social sciences at University of Groningen.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Most scientific studies that get published have “positive results,” meaning that the study proved its hypothesis. Say you hypothesize that a honeybee will favor one flower over another, and your research backs that up? That’s a positive result.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But what about the papers with negative results? If you’re a researcher, you know that you’re much more likely to disprove your hypothesis than validate it. The problem is that there aren’t a lot of incentives to publish a negative result.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But, some argue that this bias to only publish papers with positive results is worsening existing issues in scientific research and publishing, and could prevent future breakthroughs.\u003c/p>\u003cp>And that’s where the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/journal-of-trial-error-publishing-negative-results/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Journal of Trial and Error\u003c/a> comes in. It’s a scientific publication that only publishes negative and unexpected results. And the team behind it wants to change how the scientific community thinks about failure, in order to make science stronger.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Anna Rothschild talks with Dr. Sarahanne Field, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Trial And Error, and assistant professor in behavioral and social sciences at University of Groningen.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/june-28-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>China’s Chang’e 6 return capsule landed in Mongolia, carrying samples from the far side of the moon. Also, Paris has invested $1.5B in cleaning up the Seine for open-water swimming events, but recent tests indicate it’s not yet safe.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>A Sample From The Far Side Of The Moon Lands On Earth\u003c/h2>\u003cp>This week, the return capsule from \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/moon-sample-china-change-6/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">China’s Chang’e 6 lunar mission\u003c/a> returned to Earth, touching down in a remote part of Inner Mongolia. Inside were dust and rock samples collected from the far side of the moon. Researchers hope that the samples could shed light on both the moon’s formation, and conditions in the ancient solar system.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rachel Feltman, host of the podcast “The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week,” joins guest host Anna Rothschild to talk about the mission and other stories form the week in science, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/moon-sample-china-change-6/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a CDC warning about dengue fever\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/moon-sample-china-change-6/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a trans-oceanic butterfly flight\u003c/a>, and the possibility of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/moon-sample-china-change-6/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">seeing a stellar nova\u003c/a> in the coming weeks.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Will The Seine Be Clean Enough For Olympic Swimmers?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The Paris Summer Olympics are fast approaching. Opening ceremonies for the games kick off on July 26. And all eyes are on the notoriously polluted River Seine. Due to aging infrastructure, sewage has sometimes flowed directly into it. For the past 100 years swimming in the river was banned. Now, the French government has spent roughly $1.5 billion to upgrade sewage treatment in Paris in order for athletes to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/seine-river-clean-enough-for-olympic-swimmers/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">be able to swim in the Seine.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Earlier this week, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo was set to take a dip in the river to prove its cleanliness. In protest some Parisians \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/seine-river-clean-enough-for-olympic-swimmers/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">threatened to poop in the Seine\u003c/a> to show their dislike of the disruptions and high price tag of the Games.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The dip was postponed until after upcoming elections, but recent water quality tests indicate that the river is not yet safe to swim in.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Anna Rothschild talks about the current state of the river with Dr. Dan Angelescu, founder and CEO of Fluidion, a water testing company based in Paris, France.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/june-28-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "China’s Chang’e 6 return capsule landed in Mongolia, carrying samples from the far side of the moon. Also, Paris has invested $1.5B in cleaning up the Seine for open-water swimming events, but recent tests indicate it’s not yet safe.\nA Sample From The Far Side Of The Moon Lands On Earth\nThis week, the return capsule from China’s Chang’e 6 lunar mission returned to Earth, touching down in a remote part of Inner Mongolia. Inside were dust and rock samples collected from the far side of the moon. Researchers hope that the samples could shed light on both the moon’s formation, and conditions in the ancient solar system.\nRachel Feltman, host of the podcast “The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week,” joins guest host Anna Rothschild to talk about the mission and other stories form the week in science, including a CDC warning about dengue fever, a trans-oceanic butterfly flight, and the possibility of seeing a stellar nova in the coming weeks.\nWill The Seine Be Clean Enough For Olympic Swimmers?\nThe Paris Summer Olympics are fast approaching. Opening ceremonies for the games kick off on July 26. And all eyes are on the notoriously polluted River Seine. Due to aging infrastructure, sewage has sometimes flowed directly into it. For the past 100 years swimming in the river was banned. Now, the French government has spent roughly $1.5 billion to upgrade sewage treatment in Paris in order for athletes to be able to swim in the Seine.\nEarlier this week, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo was set to take a dip in the river to prove its cleanliness. In protest some Parisians threatened to poop in the Seine to show their dislike of the disruptions and high price tag of the Games.\nThe dip was postponed until after upcoming elections, but recent water quality tests indicate that the river is not yet safe to swim in.\nGuest host Anna Rothschild talks about the current state of the river with Dr. Dan Angelescu, founder and CEO of Fluidion, a water testing company based in Paris, France.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>China’s Chang’e 6 return capsule landed in Mongolia, carrying samples from the far side of the moon. Also, Paris has invested $1.5B in cleaning up the Seine for open-water swimming events, but recent tests indicate it’s not yet safe.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>A Sample From The Far Side Of The Moon Lands On Earth\u003c/h2>\u003cp>This week, the return capsule from \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/moon-sample-china-change-6/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">China’s Chang’e 6 lunar mission\u003c/a> returned to Earth, touching down in a remote part of Inner Mongolia. Inside were dust and rock samples collected from the far side of the moon. Researchers hope that the samples could shed light on both the moon’s formation, and conditions in the ancient solar system.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Rachel Feltman, host of the podcast “The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week,” joins guest host Anna Rothschild to talk about the mission and other stories form the week in science, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/moon-sample-china-change-6/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a CDC warning about dengue fever\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/moon-sample-china-change-6/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">a trans-oceanic butterfly flight\u003c/a>, and the possibility of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/moon-sample-china-change-6/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">seeing a stellar nova\u003c/a> in the coming weeks.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Will The Seine Be Clean Enough For Olympic Swimmers?\u003c/h2>\u003cp>The Paris Summer Olympics are fast approaching. Opening ceremonies for the games kick off on July 26. And all eyes are on the notoriously polluted River Seine. Due to aging infrastructure, sewage has sometimes flowed directly into it. For the past 100 years swimming in the river was banned. Now, the French government has spent roughly $1.5 billion to upgrade sewage treatment in Paris in order for athletes to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/seine-river-clean-enough-for-olympic-swimmers/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">be able to swim in the Seine.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003cp>Earlier this week, Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo was set to take a dip in the river to prove its cleanliness. In protest some Parisians \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/seine-river-clean-enough-for-olympic-swimmers/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">threatened to poop in the Seine\u003c/a> to show their dislike of the disruptions and high price tag of the Games.\u003c/p>\u003cp>The dip was postponed until after upcoming elections, but recent water quality tests indicate that the river is not yet safe to swim in.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Guest host Anna Rothschild talks about the current state of the river with Dr. Dan Angelescu, founder and CEO of Fluidion, a water testing company based in Paris, France.\u003c/p>\u003cp>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/june-28-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The larger Pacific striped octopus is unusually social. But it wasn’t recognized by scientists until 2015, despite one man’s efforts. And, a deep-sea squid in the family Gonatidae was filmed cradling large eggs for its body size, which suggests it’s an entirely new species.\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Why It Took Decades For This Octopus To Be Recognized\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Octopus mating behaviors can be quite deadly. Many species are cannibalistic, making the entire prospect of mating dangerous, and female octopuses often die after laying one clutch of eggs. Their cannibalistic tendencies mean that octopuses don’t socialize as much as other animals.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But the \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/overlooked-octopus-researcher-arcadio/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">larger Pacific striped octopus\u003c/a> (LPSO) is different. For one, they live together in colonies. And mating is not only a safer proposition, it involves beak-to-beak “kissing.” Plus, females can lay eggs repeatedly, even tending to embryos at various stages of development.\u003c/p>\u003cp>But because these behaviors are so uncharacteristic of most octopuses, the scientific community didn’t officially recognize their existence until 2015, despite the decades-long effort of a Panamanian \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/overlooked-octopus-researcher-arcadio/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">diver and artist named Arcadio Rodaniche\u003c/a>. When he tried to share his findings about the LPSO at a symposium and publish them in a journal, he was flatly rejected. But his persistent research and documentation of the species would eventually be validated when researchers were able to obtain and observe the octopuses in captivity.\u003c/p>\u003cp>SciFri producer Kathleen Davis sits down with freelance science writer Kenna Hughes-Castleberry to talk about an article she reported for Science Friday about the late Rodaniche and his yearslong effort to get official scientific recognition for the LPSO.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/arcadio-rodaniche-larger-pacific-striped-octopus/\" target=\"_blank\">Read the story at sciencefriday.com.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003ch2>Squid With ‘Giant’ Eggs Could Be A New Species\u003c/h2>\u003cp>To finish up our celebration of \u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/new-squid-species-giant-eggs/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">Cephalopod Week\u003c/a> we wanted to share a bit of squid news. A group of researchers recently identified a potentially new squid species in the family Gonatidae. Scientists took a closer look at some video footage captured back in 2015 and found a deep-water squid that was \u003ca href=\"The Octopus Overlooked By Science | Squid With ‘Giant’ Eggs Could Be New Species\" target=\"_blank\">cradling some rather large eggs\u003c/a>, which was not in line with other squid of the same family.\u003c/p>\u003cp>John Dankosky talks with Dr. Bruce Robison, midwater ecologist and senior scientist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, about this new discovery.\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ci>Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/episodes/june-21-2024/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>sciencefriday.com\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003cp> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://pod.link/73329284\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>Subscribe to this podcast.\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci> Plus, to stay updated on all things science, \u003c/i>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sciencefriday.com/newsletters/?utm_source=wnyc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=scifri\" target=\"_blank\">\u003ci>\u003cstrong>sign up for Science Friday's newsletters\u003c/strong>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>",
"excerpt": "The larger Pacific striped octopus is unusually social. But it wasn’t recognized by scientists until 2015, despite one man’s efforts. And, a deep-sea squid in the family Gonatidae was filmed cradling large eggs for its body size, which suggests it’s an entirely new species.\nWhy It Took Decades For This Octopus To Be Recognized\nOctopus mating behaviors can be quite deadly. Many species are cannibalistic, making the entire prospect of mating dangerous, and female octopuses often die after laying one clutch of eggs. Their cannibalistic tendencies mean that octopuses don’t socialize as much as other animals.\nBut the larger Pacific striped octopus (LPSO) is different. For one, they live together in colonies. And mating is not only a safer proposition, it involves beak-to-beak “kissing.” Plus, females can lay eggs repeatedly, even tending to embryos at various stages of development.\nBut because these behaviors are so uncharacteristic of most octopuses, the scientific community didn’t officially recognize their existence until 2015, despite the decades-long effort of a Panamanian diver and artist named Arcadio Rodaniche. When he tried to share his findings about the LPSO at a symposium and publish them in a journal, he was flatly rejected. But his persistent research and documentation of the species would eventually be validated when researchers were able to obtain and observe the octopuses in captivity.\nSciFri producer Kathleen Davis sits down with freelance science writer Kenna Hughes-Castleberry to talk about an article she reported for Science Friday about the late Rodaniche and his yearslong effort to get official scientific recognition for the LPSO.\nRead the story at sciencefriday.com.\nSquid With ‘Giant’ Eggs Could Be A New Species\nTo finish up our celebration of Cephalopod Week we wanted to share a bit of squid news. A group of researchers recently identified a potentially new squid species in the family Gonatidae. Scientists took a closer look at some video footage captured back in 2015 and found a deep-water squid that was cradling some rather large eggs, which was not in line with other squid of the same family.\nJohn Dankosky talks with Dr. Bruce Robison, midwater ecologist and senior scientist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, about this new discovery.\nTranscripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.\n \nSubscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.",
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