Science Magazine Podcast
Hail finally gets its scientific due, and busting up tumors with ultrasound
Sep 12, 2024
Join news intern Hannah Richter, who delves into the underexplored world of hailstorms. She discusses the financial impact of hail, new predictive technologies, and international research initiatives addressing climate change effects. Also featured is Meaghan O’Reilly, a biomedical ultrasound expert. She reveals how ultrasound techniques are revolutionizing cancer treatments, from disrupting tumors to enhancing drug delivery and even stimulating immune responses. This episode highlights groundbreaking research that could change the future of weather prediction and medical therapies.
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- Recent research emphasizes the urgent need for improved hailstorm prediction and understanding, driven by the substantial economic impact of hail damage, with new technologies being deployed for better insights.
- Ultrasound technology is advancing beyond imaging, as researchers explore its potential for non-invasive tumor disruption and enhancing drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier.
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The Growing Focus on Hail Research
Recent research highlights an increasing interest in studying hailstorms, particularly due to the substantial economic impact they cause. In 2023 alone, hail damage in the U.S. amounted to $46 billion, which represents a significant portion of severe weather losses. A collaboration known as Ice Chip has emerged, involving around 100 researchers across multiple countries and funded by the National Science Foundation with over $11 million allocated for hail studies. This initiative aims to investigate the frequency and severity of hailstorms, especially in light of climate change, which could potentially alter the dynamics of hail events.
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