All Around Science

Explore how climate change affects time, Taylor Swift concerts causing earthquakes, and the complexities of memory formation. Dive into the phases of memory, manipulation of memories in the brain, and debunking memory storage myths. Engage in science trivia, historical quizzes, and learn about the close relationship between memory and learning. Discover intricacies of memories, engrams, and the role of the hippocampus in memory formation.

On today’s episode: There’s a neurological condition that makes everyone around you look like goblins and pigs! Scientists are testing a new anti-tick pill for humans! All that and more today on All Around Science... RESOURCES If Faces Appear Distorted, You Could Have This Condition | Dartmouth A century of prosopometamorphopsia studies - ScienceDirect https://www.fda.gov/patients/drug-development-process/step-3-clinical-research https://ir.tarsusrx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/tarsus-announces-positive-topline-results-carpo-phase-2a-proof https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/tick-killing-pill-shows-promising-results-in-human-trial/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotilaner https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/28/6/21-1335_article CREDITS: Writing - Bobby Frankenberger & Maura Armstrong Booking - September McCrady  THEME MUSIC by Andrew Allen https://twitter.com/KEYSwithSOUL http://andrewallenmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists discover new gut bacteria aiding in plant digestion. NASA's innovations for pooping in space, from fan vacuum systems to fecal bags. Explore the challenges of waste management in zero gravity environments. Astronaut mishaps with floating turds and evolving space toilet technology.

Delve into generating electricity in space, dangers of radiation in space travel, and astronaut protection techniques. Explore the evolution of pronouns, radiation shielding challenges, and innovative solutions for space exploration. Learn about risks of radiation exposure on Mars missions and genetic advantages on the journey.

AI surpasses humans in creative tests, whiptail lizards reproduce uniquely. Discusses AI's potential, parthenogenesis in organisms, specific reproductive strategies in lizards, and similarities between biological and AI systems. Entertaining and informative episode!

Explore the science of sleep with Dr. Alex Reynolds, the revolutionary drug Omalizumab for severe food allergies, the relationship between light exposure and sleep patterns, and casual banter about 90s trends and turning 40.

Explore the first-ever atomic freeze-frame of liquid water and the intricacies of capturing subatomic changes. Delve into the history of measuring sound energy, the logarithmic scale of decibels, and the nuances of sound measurement. Learn about the relationship between sound frequency, decibel levels, and human perception, and how our brains perceive sound and sight beyond just our ears and eyes.

The podcast discusses microbes in CSI Miami and answers listener questions about eye rubbing, phosphenes, and granular substances' static electricity. They also explore decomposition microbes in forensic science and give tips on managing benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and dry skin in winter.

Tiny robot news, baby great white sharks, double brood swarm of cicadas, periodic cicada emergence, refraction and its applications, right hand rule in physics, naming elements and Lagrange points.

Exploring the future of nuclear fusion power, with discussions on black hole collisions, challenges in fusion technology, and the quest for sustainable energy solutions. Delving into the complexities of nuclear reactions, fusion methods, and the high stakes involved in fusion research. Touching on scientific reflections, dark matter theories, and recent advancements like the COVID vaccine.