Science Update Podcast - Daily Edition show

Science Update Podcast - Daily Edition

Summary: Each 60-second episode of the daily Science Update Podcast series is a brief yet satisfying story on the latest discoveries in science, technology and medicine, from aardvarks to zygotes, and, every now and then, aardvark zygotes. We also answer your science questions and even say your name on the air (unless you’d really rather we didn’t) and send you a highly collectible Science Update "Smarten Up" mug. The Science Update family of radio shows and podcasts is produced by AAAS, the world’s largest general scientific society. Those who prefer their podcasts weekly should check out the Science Update Podcast – Weekly Edition.

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Podcasts:

 DNA in Amber | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Could scientists really get dinosaur DNA from insects preserved in amber?

 Bioengineered Lungs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Scientists successfully grow and transplant bioengineered lungs into pigs.

 Seeing AI | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A powerful mobile phone app helps blind users see the world.

 Soft Deep-Sea Robots | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Engineering customized robots to safely study the animals of the deep sea.

 Birdsong Dreams | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Researchers have discovered that when songbirds dream, the vocal muscles they use for singing become active.

 Birds & Alligators | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Though mortal enemies, alligators and water birds team up against raccoons in the Florida Everglades.

 Religion & Prosperity | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Why do secular societies tend to be more prosperous?

 Color Blind Glasses | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

New eyeglasses can reduce color blindness.

 Prettier Produce | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

With the help of gene editing, fruits and vegetables may soon become prettier and more delicious.

 Bees & Elephants | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Bee alarm pheromones act as an effective elephant repellent.

 Hot Flashes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Scientists explore the brain cells responsible for hot flashes.

 Polluted Parks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

National Parks may harbor smog along with their forests and wildlife.

 Dogs & Human Emotions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Our shared history has shaped how dogs respond to our emotions

 The Meghalayan Age | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Geologists designate a new age for modern times.

 Horse Snorts | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Horses snort when they’re content.

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