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Science, Spoken

Get in-depth coverage of current and future trends in technology, and how they are shaping business, entertainment, communications, science, politics, and society.

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10:01

Meteorite Is a Love Letter to Space Rocks

Science, Spoken ·

2020/10/16

For centuries, scientists thought meteorites were too fantastical to exist. A new book reveals that they hold even more mysteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:49

The Most Sway-Prone Buildings in LA Aren’t Where You...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/10/15

Using a network of sensors, researchers found that the Los Angeles high-rises most likely to rock in a future quake aren’t downtown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:37

New York Is Trying Targeted Lockdowns. Will It Stop a...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/10/14

Instead of shutting down all of New York City, this time officials are taking a block-by-block approach to home in on areas with increasing case numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:28

A Global Data Effort Probes Whether Covid Causes...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/10/13

Dozens of case reports have hinted that the coronavirus might trigger the onset of diabetes in people with no history of the disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:05

This Congresswoman Wants to Rev Up Covid Testing

Science, Spoken ·

2020/10/12

Mikie Sherrill’s new bill would tie federal reimbursement to testing result times—and reward labs for extra quick turnarounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:17

The Wire Inspired a Fake Turtle Egg That Spies on...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/10/09

Scientists 3D-printed sea turtle eggs and stuffed transmitters inside. When poachers pulled them out of nests, the devices tracked their every move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:15

Anthony Fauci Has Some Very Good Reasons to Be...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/10/08

During Day 3 of WIRED25, the public health rock star emphasized the importance of masks, distancing, handwashing … and a positive outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:28

Taiwan’s Digital Minister Knows How to Crush...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/10/07

On Day 3 of WIRED25, Audrey Tang explains how the Asian nation used open data and transparent governance to empower its citizens to code their own way out of a pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:22

Why Is It So Hard to Study Covid-Related Smell Loss?

Science, Spoken ·

2020/10/06

Patients have long reported the sudden inability to smell. But restrictions on in-person exams are complicating efforts to figure out what's going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:59

Meet Curly, the Curling Robot That Beats the Pros

Science, Spoken ·

2020/10/05

Curling is one of the world's most precise sports. An ice-going, stone-throwing robot just mastered it.Â Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:02

The Coronavirus Dashboard Creator Has a New Target:...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/10/02

On Day 2 of WIRED25, coder Avi Schiffmann talks about his plans for a site that aggregates candidates' positions—in a way users can understand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:22

Want to Save the Whales? Eavesdrop on Their Calls

Science, Spoken ·

2020/10/01

A clever new system called Whale Safe listens for the cetacean chorus to alert vessels to slow down, potentially preventing deadly ship strikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:36

Colds Nearly Vanished Under Lockdown. Now They’re...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/30

The return of non-Covid respiratory illnesses is putting a new strain on testing supplies around the world—and is a preview of what’s in store for the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:41

The Cool Physics of a Supersonic Baseball

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/29

For one thing, let's build a model of air drag and how it affects the ball differently when it's traveling faster and slower than the speed of sound. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:39

What’s Causing the Mass Bird Die-Off in the Southwest?

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/28

Thousands of migrating birds have died, perhaps starved by drier conditions related to climate change or by having to fly inland to avoid wildfire smoke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:14

How the Pandemic Transformed This Songbird’s Call

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/25

When the San Francisco Bay Area locked down, urban noise levels plummeted. In response, the white-crowned sparrow changed its tune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:19

Is Lightning-Fast Plasma the Key to a Cleaner Car...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/24

Researchers have long experimented with “lean burn” engines, which boostÂ efficiency and reduce the emissions from combustion. But getting them to ignite is tricky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:31

If You've Just Had Covid, Exercise Might Not Be Good...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/23

A growing number of studies are raising concerns about the coronavirus’ long-term effects on the heart. Athletes especially need to heed the warnings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:56

What’s in Wildfire Smoke, and How Dangerous Is It?

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/22

Blazes on the West Coast are spewing a haze clear across the country. Along the way, the complex chemistry of what we inhale gets even more complex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:37

Blood Centers Are Barely Meeting Convalescent Plasma...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/21

Despite a lack of scientific studies on its efficacy for Covid-19, interest in the treatment has surged alongside case numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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