60-Second Science

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.

Fewer kids got their routine childhood vaccines since before the pandemic. Are lack of access and a loss of trust in science to blame? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The choices we make in how we adapt to climate change can sometimes come back to bite us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast explores how the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara peoples are learning about the nuclear missiles siloed on their lands, putting their culture and heritage at risk. It discusses the impact of a nuclear modernization project on the tribe's cultural heritage, language, and resources. It also highlights the connection between language, worldview, and indigenous culture, and the ongoing fight for survival in Native American communities. The speaker reflects on the concerns and hopes for the future of their tribal nation, emphasizing the need for awareness and action to protect their culture and land.