Quirks and Quarks Making snake bites less deadly, and more…
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Nov 14, 2025 Guest
Nick Berlet
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Dr. Alistair Evans
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Dr. John Hogan
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Dr. Sean Johnson-Bice
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Dr. Ratchett Dubé
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Dr. Joe Callingham
Dr. Joe Callingham discusses tracking a stellar explosion from another star and its impact on exoplanet habitability. Dr. Ratchett Dubé reveals how vivid local climate stories can awaken urgency in addressing environmental issues. Dr. Sean Johnson-Bice highlights the crucial role of Arctic foxes in food webs as climate change shifts ecosystems. Dr. John Hogan explains the physics behind golf 'lip-outs,' while Dr. Alistair Evans explores snake strike mechanics. Finally, Nick Berlet shares advancements in developing a nanobody-based antivenom to tackle various venoms.
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Stellar CME Detected By Radio Bursts
- Joe Callingham and team detected the first coronal mass ejection from another star using LOFAR and type II radio bursts as tracers.
- The event was far more energetic than solar CMEs and threatens atmospheres of planets around M-dwarf stars.
M-Dwarfs Pose Habitability Risks
- M-dwarf stars are common (≈80% of stars) yet can have magnetic fields ~1000× stronger than the Sun.
- Powerful CMEs from M-dwarfs could strip planetary atmospheres and undermine habitability in their habitable zones.
Concrete Local Examples Drive Climate Concern
- Presenting climate change as concrete local losses (e.g., lakes stopping freezing) increases perceived urgency.
- Abstract temperature graphs provoke less concern than vivid, locally relevant examples.