Science Magazine Podcast

Scientists are hunting for habitable exoplanets, worried about detecting atmospheres on turbulent stars. Urban air pollution in Los Angeles worsens due to volatile organic compounds from plants during hot days.

Ancient DNA unravels Maya child sacrifices and global malaria history. Dogs mirror human health impacts due to shared environment. Evolution of immunology in healthcare discussed by experts. Dogs serve as valuable health indicators and disease study models.

Exploring the mysterious cellular structures known as vaults, their potential in delivering cancer drugs and gene therapy. Delving into the evolution of brown fat as a heat-generating organ in mammals and birds. Discussing the unique characteristics of brown fat cells, their role in thermoregulation, and combating obesity. Unveiling the discovery and transcription of old music files with jazz influences and similarities to video game music.

Jennifer Couzin-Frankel discusses the pros and cons of cancer clinical trials, challenging the benefits. Lukas Vogelsang explores color vision in late-sighted kids. Claire Horn talks about growing babies without a womb in her book 'Eve: The Disobedient Future of Birth'.

Diana Liao, a researcher at the University of Tübingen, discusses teaching crows to count out loud. They explore the complexity of this behavior and how crows have the right vocal skills for it. Other topics include stepping on snakes for science and hunting ice age cave bears.

Learn about the intriguing connection between the immune system and psychosis, as well as how otters use tools to broaden their diet. Dive into the hunt for biomarkers in autoimmune disorders and discover how sea otters gain energy benefits by cracking open tough prey with tools.

This podcast discusses proposed protections for healthy human subjects in clinical trials and the history of volcanic activity on Jupiter's moon Io. Topics include the risks faced by participants in drug testing, establishing global standards for human study subjects, and using isotopic ratios to study Io's volcanic past.

Christie Wilcox discusses the oldest ice ever found, conservation efforts, and repelling mosquitoes with skin microbes. Leah Salditch examines discrepancies in seismic risk maps, revealing past quakes were stronger than predicted. They explore improving earthquake intensity data and enhancing seismic modeling for better hazard forecasts.

Researchers delve into the science of loneliness, addressing its stigma and effective interventions. A graduate student revolutionizes organic chemistry's Sandmeyer reaction for safety. The podcast series previews future-themed books focusing on a hopeful outlook on finance, robotics, climate change, and digital medicine.

Uncovering ritual murders in Neolithic Europe, potential consequences of reduced reflectivity on global warming, and the fascinating battle between a virus and cholera bacteria in the gut - all discussed in this intriguing podcast.