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Scientific American
Host Rachel Feltman, alongside leading science and tech journalists, dives into the rich world of scientific discovery in this bite-size science variety show.
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Mar 18, 2015 • 3min
Smoke Makes Twisters More Likely to Strike
Smoke from Central American fires worsened stormy weather in the U.S., leading to more tornadoes on April 27, 2011. Importance of considering aerosol particles in weather forecasting for accurate predictions of disasters.
Mar 18, 2015 • 3min
La Niña Conditions Spin Up More Springtime Twisters
Scientists have found a relationship between tornado frequency and sea surface temperatures during La Nina years, suggesting the potential for yearly tornado forecasts.
Mar 17, 2015 • 3min
Human Remains Double Known Rainforest Occupation Time
Humans inhabited rainforests in Sri Lanka 20,000 years ago, challenging previous assumptions about early human habitation near rainforests.
Mar 16, 2015 • 3min
Crowd-Sourced Medical Research Gets Apple Assist
Apple's ResearchKit enables scientists to write mobile apps for crowd-sourced medical research, utilizing iPhone sensors to study diseases like asthma and Parkinson's.
Mar 12, 2015 • 3min
<i>Big Bang</i> Sitcom Stars <i>Scientific American</i> Tonight
Physicist David Saltzberg, science advisor for The Big Bang Theory, discusses how the show uses Scientific American to engage a broad audience with scientific concepts. They talk about the portrayal of dark matter and its connection with audience engagement and online searches.
Mar 11, 2015 • 3min
Background Music Jams Memory in Older Adults
A study explores how background music affects memory in older adults, finding that they struggle to filter out distractions, leading to poorer memory performance.
Mar 10, 2015 • 3min
Some European Languages Came by Steppe
New genetic analysis shows massive migration from central Asia to Europe 4,500 years ago, implying influence on European languages
Mar 9, 2015 • 4min
Animals Can Be Given False Memories
Animals, like bees and mice, can have false memories. Recent studies show that their brains can be manipulated into having memories of events that did not actually happen.
Mar 5, 2015 • 3min
Whale Grandmas' Longevity Linked to Knowledge
Whale grandmas have long lifespans due to their knowledge, which helps their clan survive. Similar to the effect observed in humans.
Mar 4, 2015 • 3min
Salty Skin Boosts Mouse Wound Healing
Karen Hopkin, a seasoned science communicator, dives into groundbreaking research on the effects of sodium on immune response. She discusses how a high-sodium diet in mice boosts immune cell activity in the skin, leading to improved wound healing. This surprising finding could open doors to innovative treatments without the need for excessive salt intake. Discover the fascinating connection between dietary salt and skin health, and what it might mean for future medical approaches!
