All Around Science

On today’s episode: Pacific hurricanes are pretty scary… why don’t we ever hear about them? And we talk about JuMBOs, the celestial object that shouldn’t exist. All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Hurricane Otis smashed into Mexico and broke records. Why did no one see it coming? | Science https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.01231.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_formation#Cloud_collapse https://www.space.com/21420-smallest-star-size-red-dwarf.html https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-66974738 https://www.earth.com/news/jumbos-james-webb-reveals-free-floating-worlds-that-cant-be-explained/ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/2/james-webb-telescope-finding-jupiter-sized-objects-in-orion-nebula-baffles-scientists https://www.universetoday.com/154330/astronomy-jargon-101-hydrostatic-equilibrium/ THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL http://andrewallenmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode: Scientists have found the oldest known structure; and it’s really, really old. You’re going to be hearing a lot about El Nino over the next year… So let’s learn what it is! All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES Archaeologists discover world’s oldest wooden structure - News - University of Liverpool We’re entering a pretty strong El Niño—here’s what that means for a US winter State of the climate: Global temperatures throughout mid-2023 shatter records What is El Niño (ENSO) | YouTube What are El Niño and La Niña? | NOAA What we talk about when we talk about the jet stream and El Niño | NOAA THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL http://andrewallenmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode: We have a fantastic discussion about the nature of science and anti-science. All that and more today on All Around Science...   THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL http://andrewallenmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode: We talk with Marika Bell, the host of the podcast "The Deal With Animals". We learn what anthrozoology is, and she answers listener questions. All that and more today on All Around Science...   THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL http://andrewallenmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researchers explore the impact of heat exposure on pregnancy. The largest asteroid sample landed recently, leading to exciting scientific possibilities. The hosts also discuss flying experiences and plans, and debunk myths about constructing Egyptian pyramids.

On today’s episode: Let's check in with Perserverance on Mars. And talk to EMT Scott Armstrong about some annoying medical myths from the media. All that and more today on All Around Science... LINKS: SOURCES Here’s what the latest Mars rover has learned so far THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL http://andrewallenmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode: A breakthrough in our understanding of preeclampsia! And we celebrate the weird fringes of science by looking at this year’s Ig Nobel Prizes. All that and more today on All Around Science... LINKS: SOURCES In major breakthrough, Western, Brown researchers close in on preeclampsia cure Ig Nobel Prizes THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL http://andrewallenmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast explores the dangers of super spicy foods and the tragic incidents they have caused. It also discusses the case of a woman in Australia who had a python parasite in her brain. The episode delves into the fascinating world of parasites, their evolutionary sense, and how they infect different parts of the body. Additionally, it explores the survival mechanisms of deep-sea creatures under extreme pressure. Finally, it touches on the shrinkage of a styrofoam cup during a deep dive.

On today’s episode: Do opposites attract, or do birds of a feather flock together? Today we study our enemy… the fly… All that and more today on All Around Science... LINKS: SOURCES News flash: Opposites don't actually attract | CU Boulder Today Correlations between human mating partners: a comprehensive meta-analysis of 22 traits and raw data analysis of 133 traits in the UK Biobank How do flies find every stinky garbage dumpster? A biologist explains their sensory superpower From how far can flies smell food? THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL http://andrewallenmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode: Apparently scientists have finally finished sequencing the human genome! Finally, for the fourth time. And speaking of hot research from the 90s…what’s up with stem cells lately? All that and more today on All Around Science... LINKS: SOURCES Students built a little baby satellite with space brakes that can help it deorbit without expensive rockets or complex machinery Scientists solve the genetic puzzle of sex-related Y chromosome Pluripotent Stem Cell-Based Cell Therapy—Promise and Challenges OTHER SOURCES https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8467501/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4313779/#sec-5title https://youtu.be/S72vKQEezN4?si=D4L44HETWRlnv7Ck https://www.masseyeandear.org/news/press-releases/2020/09/mass-eye-and-ear-doctors-collaborate-with-dana-farber-to-rebuild-damaged-corneas https://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/stc-basics https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/bone-marrow-transplant/in-depth/stem-cells/art-20048117 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12015-021-10262-3 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359644618301405 https://journals.biologists.com/dev/article/144/11/1923/47944/Human-embryo-research-and-the-14-day-rule THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL http://andrewallenmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.