60-Second Science

Discussion on concerns and risks of nuclear missiles on Fort Berthold Reservation. Insights from tribe member and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. Role of ICBMs as targets to absorb nuclear attacks. Challenging Defense Department's calculations on nuclear explosions. Reflections on collateral damage and destruction of silos. Potential removal of silos and reevaluating nuclear architecture.

The Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota has had nuclear missile silos on its land for decades. Now the U.S. government wants to take the old weapons out and replace them with new ones, and it’s unclear how many living there know about that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This podcast explores the troubled history between Native Americans and the US government, discussing the deployment of nuclear missiles on the Fort Berthold Reservation, the history of land grabs and mistreatment of Native American tribes, the consequences of dam construction on the reservation, and the aftermath of flooding, boarding schools, and land grab on a reservation.

A Native American member of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation explores the presence of nuclear weapons on their reservation, delving into the historical consequences and the impact on Native American culture through forced assimilation and boarding schools. They express curiosity about the 15 missile silos discovered on their reservation and their determination to uncover the truth.

Discover the benefits of power naps, including improved problem-solving abilities and boosted productivity. Learn about the optimal duration and benefits of short naps, such as improved mental acuity and memory enhancement. Explore the scientific studies confirming improved memory and recall after short naps and the potential mood-enhancing effects. Uncover the fascinating research behind Thomas Edison's napping experiments and the potential for naps to enhance problem-solving abilities.

Scientists discuss the growing interest and funding for psychedelic research, including studies on stroke patients, Alzheimer's disease, long COVID, personal enhancement, creativity, and problem-solving. They also explore the potential of psychedelics, particularly MDMA, for studying connection and improving relationships, and the intersection of science, religion, and psychedelics for fostering respect and usefulness in human interactions.

Psychedelic researchers are engaged in heated debate over whether the mind-altering effects of the drugs are necessary for realizing their therapeutic potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As companies join the hunt, can the field of mind-altering synthetic substances stay true to its original pioneering spirit of wonder, curiosity and connection? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More than half of our diet consists of foods that have been industrially processed in some way, and they may be harmful to our health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Under the right conditions, the spadefoot tadpole will transform into a voracious predator of its own species. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices