Research in gun violence has a lot of catching up to do, and plenty of researchers are ready to take up the challenge. You can find out more about how gun violence research is changing in a nature feature article published this week. And we'll be hearing about how the unusual structure of a sea sponge helps it to guide deep sea currents. Right now, though, it's time for the research highlights with dan fox.
Funding for gun violence research in the US returns after a 20-year federal hiatus, and the glass sponges that can manipulate ocean currents.
In this episode:
00:45 Gun violence research is rebooted
For 20 years there has been no federally-funded research on gun violence in the US. In 2019, $25 million a year was allocated for this work. We speak to some of the researchers that are using these funds, and the questions they are trying to answer about gun violence.
Venus’ flower baskets are marine sponges that live at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. These sponges have an unusual glass skeleton that helps them gather food, and even appears to control ocean currents.
We discuss some highlights from the Nature Briefing. This time, investment in non-human primate facilities, and the European Union's latest climate plan.