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  • Revolutionary Tech: Deep Sea Radar and Self-Heating Concrete

    Revolutionary Tech: Deep Sea Radar and Self-Heating Concrete
    Jan 26 2025
    Explore the latest breakthroughs in technology with China's deep sea radar capable of detecting high-flying aircraft and Drexel University's self-heating concrete that melts snow autonomously. Discover how these innovations could reshape military strategy and urban infrastructure, offering new solutions to age-old challenges. Join us as we delve into the science behind these advancements and their potential global impact. Sources: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3295925/chinese-scientists-build-worlds-first-deep-sea-radar-detects-high-flying-aircraft https://www.detroitnews.com/story/tech/science/2025/01/25/scientists-have-developed-concrete-that-can-melt-snow-on-its-own/77927021007/ https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/china-releases-a-cheap-open-rival-to-chatgpt-thrilling-some-scientists-and-panicking-silicon-valley https://www.iflscience.com/physics-can-model-the-peculiar-spread-of-a-virus-in-one-of-george-rr-martins-fictional-universes-77783 Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:43) Chinese scientists build first deep sea radar that detects high-flying aircraft (00:03:43) Scientists have developed concrete that can melt snow on its own (00:06:17) China releases a cheap, open rival to ChatGPT, thrilling some scientists and panicking Silicon Valley (00:08:52) Physics Can Model The Peculiar Spread Of A Virus In One Of George R.R. Martin's Fictional Universes
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    13 mins
  • Revamping Education and Unveiling Scientific Breakthroughs

    Revamping Education and Unveiling Scientific Breakthroughs
    Jan 25 2025
    Explore the bipartisan push to enhance U.S. math and science education, ensuring global competitiveness. Discover the origins of the Irish potato famine pathogen traced to the Andes, and the implications for modern agriculture. Learn about the President's revamped Science Advisory Council focusing on quantum and emerging technologies. Plus, meet a 17-year-old Regeneron finalist from Long Island making strides in pancreatic cancer research. This episode highlights pivotal educational reforms and groundbreaking scientific discoveries shaping our future. Sources: https://www.deccanherald.com/world/congressional-bill-introduced-to-improve-math-science-curriculum-help-us-students-compete-globally-3372389 https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jan/24/scientists-point-to-andes-potato-pathogen-as-origin-of-irish-famine https://thequantuminsider.com/2025/01/24/president-revamps-science-advisory-council-with-focus-on-quantum-other-emerging-technologies/ https://abc7ny.com/post/regeneron-science-talent-search-finalist-long-island-putting-pancreatic-cancer-research-test-high-school-competition/15834150/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:44) Congressional bill introduced to improve math, science curriculum, help US students compete globally (00:03:48) Scientists point to Andes potato pathogen as origin of Irish famine (00:07:06) President Revamps Science Advisory Council With Focus on Quantum, Other Emerging Technologies (00:09:55) 17-year-old Regeneron finalist from Long Island researching ways to fight pancreatic cancer
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    13 mins
  • NASA’s DEIA Policy Shift and Combating Science Misinformation

    NASA’s DEIA Policy Shift and Combating Science Misinformation
    Jan 24 2025
    Explore NASA's controversial decision to remove DEIA requirements from its ROSES-2024 program and its potential impact on inclusivity in science. Delve into the National Academies' report on tackling misinformation in science, highlighting its critical role in public health. Plus, discover how AI is transforming climate science and the inspiring stories from the USC Science Olympiad, showcasing student innovation and resilience. Sources: https://nasawatch.com/trumpspace/nasa-science-removing-deia-requirements-from-roses-2024/ https://hsph.harvard.edu/health-happiness/news/understanding-and-addressing-misinformation-about-science/ https://phys.org/news/2025-01-exploring-intersection-ai-climate-physics.html https://today.usc.edu/usc-hosts-2025-invitational-science-olympiad-showcasing-student-innovation/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:41) NASA Science: Removing DEIA Requirements From ROSES-2024 (00:03:26) Understanding and Addressing Misinformation About Science | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (00:05:47) Exploring the intersection of AI and climate physics: Machine learning's role in advancing climate science (00:09:02) USC hosts Science Olympiad showcasing student innovation
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    13 mins

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