Best Paleontology News Podcasts (2024)

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844: Plastic In Human Brains | Local Anesthetics Recommended For IUD Insertion 23:03

9h ago23:03

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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. Study Finds A Staggering Amount Of Plastic In Human Brains It only ta…

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843: Don’t Just Walk In The Woods—Touch, Smell, and Taste Them, Too 17:51

6h ago17:51

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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…

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Scientists Discover Hypervelocity Star, Study Reveals Long COVID in Children, Chandrayaan-3 Reveals Moon's History, Study Finds Baby Foods Fail Standards, and more... 11:42

8h ago11:42

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(0:10): Citizen Scientists Discover Hypervelocity Star Traveling at 1 Million MPH, Defying Milky Way's Gravitational Pull (2:22): Study Reveals Alarming Long COVID Symptoms in Children; Urges Enhanced Care and Research (4:38): India's Chandrayaan-3 Unveils Moon's Molten Past and Historic South Pole Landing (6:54): Study Reveals 60% of U.S. Baby Foo…

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842: Are Space Elevators Really A Possibility? 17:43

1d ago17:43

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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. It’s a simple concept: Imagine a long cable, stretching from the Earth’s surface to a satellit…

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Tirzepatide Cuts Diabetes Risk, Semaglutide Linked to Suicidal Thoughts, Halophytes Transform Farming Future, New Treatment for Diabetes Discovered, and more... 11:38

9h ago11:38

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(0:10): Tirzepatide Cuts Type 2 Diabetes Risk by 94% in Prediabetic, Obese Adults: Eli Lilly Study (2:31): Study Links Semaglutide to Higher Suicidal Thoughts, Especially with Antidepressants: Urgent Call for Further Research (4:56): Halophytes: The Future of Farming in Saline Soils to Combat Global Food Insecurity (6:52): Snail Venom: Revolutionar…

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Asiatyrannus, a T. rex-like Head on a Small Body 56:17

3d ago56:17

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Plus teeth from a new tyrannosauroid in northeastern Thailand, a new study on tyrannosaur bite forces, an estimate for the largest ever T. rex, a new fossil digitizing tool, and our penultimate Di-Know-It-All Challenge. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Kayentavenator, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com…

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841: Could Light And Sound Therapy Treat Alzheimer’s? 12:47

4h ago12:47

12:47

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. But…

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Adaptive Brain Stimulation Halves Parkinson's Symptoms, 3D Printing Transforms Dentistry, Study Uncovers Fermentation Secrets, Study Finds Switching Videos Increases Boredom, and more... 11:37

4h ago11:37

11:37

(0:10): Revolutionary Adaptive Brain Stimulation Halves Parkinson's Symptoms, Promises Personalized Treatment (2:18): 3D Printing Transforms Dentistry: Enhanced Restorations with New Materials and Techniques (4:30): Unlocking the Secrets of Fermented Soybean and Fish Flavors: New Study Highlights Genetic and Microbial Innovations (6:50): Switching …

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840: Dr. Fauci On A Life Of Medical Research And Public Service 26:09

8h ago26:09

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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. After leading the National Institute of Allergy an…

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Kamchatka Rocked by Quake, New Acylhydrazones Combat Drug Resistance, Breakthrough in Cervical Cancer Research, Clostridium Perfringens Threatens Food Safety, and more... 10:33

22m ago10:33

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(0:10): Kamchatka Rocked by 7.0 Quake and Dual Volcanic Eruptions, Experts Warn of Potential 9.0 Aftershock (1:44): New Acylhydrazones Show Promise Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria and Yeasts in Groundbreaking Study (3:54): Breakthrough Research Reveals Key Genes and Methylation Patterns in Cervical Cancer Prognosis (5:57): Clostridium Perfringens: …

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Episode 198 - Eels 1:53:52

1h ago1:53:52

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Eels are long-bodied fish found in a variety of aquatic habitats, famous for their unusual body plans, distinctive life cycles, and occasional anatomical oddities like extra jaws. This episode, we’re joined by special guest Shay Maden to discuss the diversity, evolution, and fossil history of the true eels of the Order Anguilliformes, and we’ll als…

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839: Evidence For Liquid Water On Mars | Making Campsite Booking Fairer 22:06

1h ago22:06

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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. Scientists Find Strong Evidence For Liquid Water On Mars Scientists discovered that there could be oceans’ worth o…

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838: Dinosaurs’ Secrets Might Be In Their Fossilized Poop 19:02

8d ago19:02

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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. But there’s one type of dinosaur fossil that’s sometimes overlooked: poop. Its scientific name is coprolite. These fossilized feces are rarer than their …

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Stonehenge Altar Stone Origins Revealed, Hydrogen and Methanol Engines Transform, Lungfish DNA Sequenced, Australia Tops Life Expectancy, and more... 10:51

7d ago10:51

10:51

(0:10): Stonehenge Mystery Solved: Altar Stone Originates from Scotland, Not Wales, New Research Reveals (2:03): Hydrogen and Methanol: Paving the Way for Cleaner, Efficient Engines and a Greener Future (4:04): World's Largest Genome Sequenced: Lungfish DNA Unlocks Secrets of Vertebrate Evolution (6:22): Australia Leads in Life Expectancy Among Eng…

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837: The Promise Of Perovskite Solar Panels 18:07

2h ago18:07

18:07

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, c…

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AI Diagnoses Diseases Accurately, Study Links Alcohol to Cancer, Mixed Reality Transforms Construction, Biden Announces Cancer Research Funding, and more... 11:15

28m ago11:15

11:15

(0:10): Revolutionary AI Diagnoses Diseases with 98% Accuracy Using Tongue Color Analysis (2:07): New Study Debunks 'Health Benefits' of Alcohol, Links Even Light Drinking to Higher Cancer Risk (4:13): Mixed Reality Transforms Construction: Boosting Efficiency, Safety, and Collaboration (6:25): Biden Announces $150M for Tumor-Removal Tech Research …

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Three New Troodontids from Mongolia, China, and Japan 50:41

9d ago50:41

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Harenadraco, the sand dragon; Hypnovenator the sleep hunter; and Urbacodon norelli, Norell's URBA-tooth are all recently named troodontids. Plus some new good kid's books and our sixth Di-Know-It-All Challenge. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Tianyuraptor, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Tianyurapt…

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836: An Expert Vegetable Breeder On Innovating Crops For The Future 18:11

8h ago18:11

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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. In the world of organic farming, the job of creating those …

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Couple Discovered in Pompeii, Tablet Use Linked to Tantrums, Transparent Worms Reveal Dopamine Secrets, Breakthrough in Pediatric Brain Cancer, and more... 10:08

9h ago10:08

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(0:10): New Pompeii Discovery: Couple Found in Bed Amid Treasures from 79 A.D. Eruption (1:48): Study Links Preschool Tablet Use to Increased Tantrums and Emotional Outbursts (3:32): Transparent Worms Unlock Secrets to Dopamine Disorders: Florida Researchers Lead Breakthrough Study (5:50): Breakthrough in Pediatric Brain Cancer: Enhanced NK Cells O…

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835: What The Private Sale Of Fossils Means For Paleontology 18:09

15h ago18:09

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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. But despite Griffin’s statement, some paleontologists aren’t too happy about the trend of fossils going up…

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CNN Algorithms Enhance Fire Detection, Oropouche Virus Surges in Latin America, Revolutionary Hybrid Lubricant Launches, Biostimulants Enhance Tomato Resilience, and more... 11:07

23h ago11:07

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(0:10): Revolutionary CNN Algorithms Boost Fire Detection Accuracy and Efficiency, Highlight Need for Proactive Prevention (2:26): PAHO Issues Alert as Oropouche Virus Surges in Latin America, Linked to Fatalities and Fetal Deaths (4:32): Revolutionary Hybrid Lubricant G-PO Enhances Performance and Eco-Friendliness for Industrial and Renewable Appl…

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834: Starliner Leaves Astronauts Stuck | Could We Get Weather Forecasts Years In Advance? 27:18

4d ago27:18

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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. Boeing’s Starliner Leaves Astronauts Stuck On The Space Station In another blow to Boeing’s Starliner program, which is meant to ferry astronauts and…

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Earth Drilling Reveals Insights, Study Reveals Bacteria in Microwaves, Erythritol Raises Blood Clot Risk, Gaia Discovers New Moons, and more... 10:38

4d ago10:38

10:38

(0:10): Deepest Mantle Drilling Yields Groundbreaking Insights into Earth's Interior and Origins of Life (2:08): Study Reveals 747 Bacterial Strains in Microwaves, Urges Regular Cleaning to Prevent Health Risks (4:14): Erythritol Sweetener Linked to Increased Blood Clot Risk, Study Finds (6:04): ESA's Gaia Uncovers Potential Moons Around 350 Astero…

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833: Why Does COVID-19 Spike In Summer? 19:01

17d ago19:01

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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. 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 classi…

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Sea Lions Map Ocean Floors, Scotland's Ticks Could Double by 2080, Research Reveals Drought Resistance Markers, High-Altitude Flights Impact Climate, and more... 11:06

5d ago11:06

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(0:10): Australian Sea Lions with Cameras Map Uncharted Ocean Floors, Unveil New Marine Habitats (2:08): Scotland's Tick Population Could Double by 2080, Raising Lyme Disease Risk: Study (4:07): New Research Unveils Key Genetic Markers for Drought Resistance in Crops Amid Climate Extremes (6:30): Study: High-Altitude Flights Cut Carbon but Boost Cl…

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832: Deep-Sea ‘Nodules’ May Produce Oxygen | A Bird’s Physics Trick For High-Altitude Flying 24:08

18d ago24:08

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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. Deep-Sea ‘Nodules’ May Produce Oxygen, Study Finds An international team of researchers …

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Spotlight 2024 - Meredith Johnson, Origin Stories 1:12:36

6d ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Welcome to Spotlight 2024! In this series, we’re sitting down with our fellow paleo-podcasters to discuss Science Communication. This episode, another returning guest: Meredith Johnson, host of Origin Stories, the Leakey Foundation podcast! Find Origin Stories here: https://leakeyfoundation.org/learn/originstories/ Connect with Common Descent: http…

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Hobbit Fossils Reveal Evolutionary Surprises, Study Reveals Gender Bias in Pain, China's Chang'e-5 Discovers Graphene, Fingertip Test Detects Lung Cancer, and more... 10:52

6d ago10:52

10:52

(0:10): 700,000-Year-Old 'Hobbit' Fossils Reveal Surprising Evolutionary Path on Flores Island (2:08): Study Reveals Shocking Gender Bias in Pain Management: Women Undermedicated Regardless of Doctor's Gender (4:20): China's Chang'e-5 Mission Uncovers Graphene and Water in Lunar Soil, Paving Way for Future Moon Base (6:32): Fingertip Test: Detect L…

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Stegosaurus is the Most Valuable Dinosaur 1:02:14

6d ago1:02:14

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A Stegosaurus just sold for over $44 million; A brand new burrowing dinosaur was found in a group; And a new iguanodontian which is the most complete dino found in Britain in 100 years For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about , and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/-Episode-506/ Join us at www.patreon.com/iknowdi…

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831: PLATO’s Mission To Discover Exoplanets Like Earth 19:03

19d ago19:03

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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. And more discoveries will be on the way. PLATO, which stands for PLAnetary Transits and Oscillations of stars, is a satellite made by the European Space Agency that will help pu…

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COVID-19 Impacts Health Outcomes, Neuralink's Implant Grants Independence, Study Reveals Ancient Lift Technique, Study Links Mental Effort to Emotions, and more... 11:09

17d ago11:09

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(0:10): COVID-19 Impact: IQ Drop, Burnout in Nurses, Memory Loss, and Long-Term Health Effects Revealed (2:40): Neuralink's Second Brain Implant Success: Paralyzed Patient Gains Independence, 8 More Trials Planned This Year (4:29): Ancient Hydraulic Lift: New Study Reveals Ingenious Method in Building Egypt's Oldest Pyramid (6:26): Study Reveals Me…

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830: Why Cancer Death Rates Have Decreased Over The Last 30 Years 18:51

8d ago18:51

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“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. But in the last few decades, major progress has been made in the world of cancer treatment and prevention. Cance…

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Study Links Receptors to Cancer Survival, Dark Oxygen Discovery Reshapes Mining, New Sensors Resist Humidity, Biosolid Waste Raises Concerns, and more... 10:28

8d ago10:28

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(0:10): Study Links Toll-Like Receptors to Survival Rates in Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients (1:50): Groundbreaking 'Dark Oxygen' Discovery in Pacific Ocean Could Reshape Deep-Sea Mining Regulations (3:49): New Sensors Resist Humidity: Breakthrough in Affordable Greenhouse Gas Monitoring (5:59): Rising Biosolid Waste Spurs Environmental and Health…

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Episode 197 - Durophagy (Eating Hard Stuff) 2:12:28

17d ago2:12:28

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Some animals are specialists at eating particularly tough foods like shells, seeds, and bones. Adaptations for a durophagous diet come in many forms in almost all major groups of life. This episode, we discuss how so many animals tackle tough foods, what behaviors and anatomy help them to do it, and the importance of durophagy for understanding fos…

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829: Hawaiʻi Wildfire Survivors Join Health Study | Wind Turbine Blade Sinks Off Massachusetts Coast 21:20

11d ago21:20

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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. Hawaiʻi Wildfire Survivors To Join Long-Term Health Study Nearly a year ago, Ma…

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Study Limits Photosynthesis on Exoplanets, Zepbound Reduces Heart Failure Risk, Ancient Gene Discovery Promises Benefits, Ancient Fossils Rewrite Evolution, and more... 10:57

22d ago10:57

10:57

(0:10): Study Reveals Limits of Photosynthesis on Exoplanets Orbiting Cool M-Dwarf Stars (2:06): Eli Lilly's Zepbound Shows 38% Reduction in Heart Failure Risk, Boosts Weight Loss and Quality of Life (4:12): Ancient Gene Discovery Could Lead to Prickle-Free Roses and Easier-to-Harvest Crops (6:15): 514-Million-Year-Old Marine Fossils Unearthed in C…

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828: The Science And History Of Refrigeration 19:40

24d ago19:40

19:40

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? 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 …

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Lifestyle Changes Prevent Dementia Cases, Fossil Reveals Early Arthropods, Astroscale and JAXA Remove Space Debris, Study Reveals Nasal Immune Memory, and more... 10:27

12d ago10:27

10:27

(0:10): Half of Dementia Cases Preventable with Lifestyle Changes, Says New Report (2:08): 520-Million-Year-Old Fossil Youti Unveils Secrets of Early Arthropod Evolution (3:59): Astroscale and JAXA Make Strides in Space Debris Removal with Successful ADRAS-J Mission (6:11): Breakthrough Study Unveils Nasal Immune Memory, Paving Way for Advanced Vac…

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827: Sodium Replaces Lithium In A New Type Of Battery 19:05

25d ago19:05

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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 …

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DART Mission Reveals Asteroid Origins, US Funds Farmworker Flu Vaccinations, Breakthrough in Molecule Formation, ETH Zurich Innovates Cellulose Production, and more... 10:32

13d ago10:32

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(0:10): DART Mission's Impact on Dimorphos Reveals Asteroid Origins and Planetary Defense Insights (2:04): U.S. Allocates $10M for Farmworker Flu Vaccinations to Prevent Bird Flu Co-Infection Risks (4:14): Breakthrough in Organic Molecule Formation Around Young Stars Could Unlock Secrets of Exoplanet Habitability (6:13): ETH Zurich Team Innovates C…

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The State of Headbutting Science 49:29

13d ago49:29

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Some headbutting animals suffer brain damage from the shock; Plus Mississippi has a new most complete dinosaur; Histology can help tell a dinosaur fossil from other dinosaurs; and more. For links to every news story, all of the details we shared about Saurornithoides, and our fun fact check out https://iknowdino.com/Saurornithoides-Episode-505/ Joi…

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