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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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11:41

These New Shape-Shifting Materials Get Super Cool,...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/18

Shape memory alloys and a kind of plastic crystal chill quickly under force or pressure. They could lead to eco-friendly fridges and air conditioners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:48

Your Beloved Blue Jeans Are Polluting the Ocean—Big Time

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/17

When you wash denim, tiny fibers shed and flow into the environment. Scientists just found that Arctic waters are now loaded with little bits of jeans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:20

Those Orange Western Skies and the Science of Light

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/16

Sure, it was wildfire smoke that made parts of California and Oregon change hue. But inside that smoke was alchemy—the chemistry and physics of molecules and wavelengths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:16

The Bay Area Just Turned Orange. All Eyes Are on...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/15

Catastrophic wildfires are spewing smoke all over the West Coast. This website lets you track the respiratory crisis in real time—with a few caveats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:15

Mathematicians Report New Discovery About the...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/14

Starting at a corner, could you walk around the surface of this Platonic solid without crossing other corners? To get the answer, you need an 81-holed doughnut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:41

Flu Season and Covid-19 Are About to Collide. Now What?

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/11

Hospitals in the US are already stressed. Now, they must brace for a wave of flu patients needing more beds, lab tests, and ventilators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:14

Could a Tree Help Find a Decaying Corpse Nearby?

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/10

On a “body farm,” researchers are exploring whether the nutrients from human cadavers can change the look of plants, which authorities might use to locate missing persons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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6:03

Climate Change Drove the American Mastodon to Extinction

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/09

They migrated north to escape the heat but lost their genetic diversity, making them vulnerable to extinction. Today, some species face the same problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:50

Your Smartphone Can Tell If You’re Drunk-Walking

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/08

In a recent study, scientists could tell if people were intoxicated just by looking at their phones’ motion data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:11

A Grim Reality of Reopening: More Mold

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/07

Unoccupied buildings, abandoned during the coronavirus shutdowns, give fungi a great opportunity to move in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:29

A Beautiful Yet Grim Map Shows How Wildfire Smoke...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/04

California’s blazes have sent a haze across the United States. An experimental model shows where that cloud ends up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:44

A California Wildfire Nearly Destroyed the Historic...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/03

The state's apocalyptic blazes have burned 2,000 square miles in 10 days. Here's how they almost claimed a 130-year-old astronomical icon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:35

California Wildfires Can Create Their Own Terrifying...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/02

Sparked by freak thunderstorms, the blazes changed wind patterns and could potentially lead to fire tornadoes and pyrocumulonimbus clouds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:08

Elon Musk Is About to Show Off His Neuralink Brain...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/09/01

Musk tweeted that his “V2” update will blow our minds. But how close is he to putting computer chips in them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:16

Scientists Want to Ditch Formula for Lab-Grown Breast...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/08/31

Formula has come a long way, but it still lacks many nutrients and takes a toll on the environment. A few companies are hoping to provide an alternative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:05

A Postal Slowdown Is Scary for Those Who Get Meds By...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/08/28

Many seniors, veterans, and chronically ill people rely on the USPS for prescriptions and medical supplies. During Covid-19, they can’t just go to a drugstore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:08

This Cobalt-Free Battery Is Good for the Planet—and...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/08/26

Reducing the cobalt content in lithium-ion batteries is good for the environment, human rights, and maybe even the performance of the battery itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:24

Want to Save Lives? Name Heat Waves Like Hurricanes

Science, Spoken ·

2020/08/25

As temperatures soar into the the triple digits, the Extreme Heat Resilience Alliance says such names will spark public awareness and encourage safety measures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:46

California's Wildfire and Covid-19 Disasters Just...

Science, Spoken ·

2020/08/24

Rare thunderstorms have peppered the California landscape with conflagrations, pouring smoke into the Bay Area—all as the state struggles with the pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:03

Wait, How Much Microplastic Is Swirling in the Atlantic?

Science, Spoken ·

2020/08/21

Scientists calculate that the top 200 meters of ocean alone contains up to 21 million metric tons of plastic. And that wasn't even counting microfibers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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