Science, Spoken
Get in-depth coverage of current and future trends in technology, and how they are shaping business, entertainment, communications, science, politics, and society.
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Jan 1, 2024 • 8min
A Demographic Time Bomb Is About to Hit the Beef Industry
This podcast discusses the declining beef consumption in the US and the efforts of the beef industry to attract younger consumers. It explores a study on beef consumption, highlighting the disproportionate consumption by males aged 50 to 65. The podcast also explores marketing strategies to appeal to younger consumers and debunk misconceptions about meat consumption.
Dec 25, 2023 • 11min
Why Deleting Carbon From the Atmosphere Is So Controversial
Delegates agreed on a historic climate deal at COP28. But without more ambition, humanity will have to rely ever more on a contentious strategy: carbon removal.Read this story here.
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Dec 22, 2023 • 8min
Snow Sports Are Getting More Dangerous
Extreme conditions caused by climate change are making winter sports more risky. From Colorado to Washington, that’s also making mountain rescue missions even more perilous.Read this story here.
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Dec 21, 2023 • 10min
Energy Drinks Are Out of Control
Highly caffeinated drinks have become a cultural staple. But following a death allegedly related to Panera Bread’s Charged Lemonade, has our collective obsession with energy drinks become unsafe?Read this story here.
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Dec 20, 2023 • 11min
You Know It’s a Placebo. So Why Does It Still Work?
Explore the concept of open label placebos and their effectiveness in treating various conditions. Learn about the power of belief, hope, and patient expectations in open-label placebos. Discover how placebos create a sense of control and confidence in everyday life.
Dec 19, 2023 • 7min
Oh Good, Hurricanes Are Now Made of Microplastics
When Hurricane Larry made landfall two years ago, it dropped over 100,000 microplastics per square meter of land per day. It’s another ominous sign of how plasticized the environment has become.Read this story here.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 9min
Elon Musk’s New Monkey Death Claims Spur Fresh Demands for an SEC Investigation
An animal welfare advocacy group claims in a letter to the SEC that Elon Musk again made statements about the health of Neuralink test subjects that may have misled investors.Read this story here.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 8min
How Dr. Clara Nellist Collides Art and Science
This particle physicist, science communicator, and member of the team who uncovered the Higgs Boson wants everyone to know that art and science aren’t mutually exclusive.Read this story here.
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Dec 14, 2023 • 5min
A Brilliant COP Agreement? It Depends Who You Ask
The agreement at COP28 satisfies no-one. But it’s probably the best that countries could have hoped for.Read this story here.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 10min
Here’s Scientific Proof Your Cat Will Eat Almost Anything
The podcast explores the issue of free-ranging domestic cats eating a wide variety of animal species and the ecological consequences. It discusses the harmful effects on bird populations and biodiversity loss. The episode also addresses the challenges and approaches in dealing with outdoor cats, including the importance of responsible pet ownership.
