60-Second Science

The holidays are a time for indulgence, but there are ways to drink alcohol without suffering the painful effects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re looking back at 2023 for our favorite podcast shows and one about the largest bird to ever fly the skies just flew to the top of the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The stories we tell about orcas might say more about us than about them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The beloved fish that feed orcas and humans depend on kelp forests’ unique habitat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Researchers discuss the creation of the world's first Permafrost Atlas of the Entire Arctic, emphasizing the importance of considering both natural and social sciences. The atlas aims to provide accessible information about permafrost for policymakers and school children, including maps, images, charts, and graphs explaining its behavior and impact. Community involvement, indigenous knowledge, and the potential for the atlas to be a living document due to rapid Arctic changes are also highlighted.

Problems with the heart, kidneys and metabolic health are all connected Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks to researchers, new AI tech is delving into feline feelings to see when cats could need medical help.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The research focused on figuring out what enables certain sperm to gain some competitive advantage over millions of others fighting for the same prize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A long-term decline in unsupervised activity may be contributing to mental health declines in children and adolescents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experts discuss how misinformation spreads during conflicts, focusing on the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and the Ukraine-Russia conflict. They explore the role of social media influencers, the impact of fake photos and videos, and the dangers of unscrupulous influencers. The podcast also highlights the importance of verifying images and videos using reverse image search and Google Lens. Additionally, it delves into the influence of AI-generated images and deep fakes in spreading misinformation, addressing the challenges of identifying deep fakes and the issue of people dismissing authentic media as fake.