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A study examines the gender disparity in science research funding. Scientists study the mysterious sex lives of coral. Ancient Egyptian skulls show attempts at brain surgery. The origin of Earth's mysterious layer is finally revealed. Join us as we explore these fascinating scientific discoveries and their implications.Sources:https://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/research/study-examines-gender-disparity-science-research-fundinghttps://www.popsci.com/science/coral-sex-life/https://www.popsci.com/science/ancient-egypt-skulls/https://www.newsweek.com/earth-layer-geology-mystery-solved-research-1905487Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Study Examines Gender Disparity in Science Research Funding(00:03:48) Scientists are studying the mysterious sex lives of coral(00:06:14) 4,000 year-old Egyptian skulls show attempts at brain surgery(00:09:21) Layer of Earth puzzling scientists finally has origin revealed

Chinese scientists use AI to detect unreported carcinogenic pollution worldwide. Learn the science-backed ways to sit for better health. Discover the reason behind killer whales' attacks on boats. Antibodies from llamas bring scientists closer to an HIV treatment.Sources:https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3264016/forever-chemicals-chinese-scientists-use-ai-help-detect-unreported-carcinogenic-pollution-aroundhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13464493/From-truth-slouching-cross-legs-new-science-backed-ways-sit-doesnt-cut-life-expectancy.htmlhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13464411/Scientists-reveal-killer-whales-attacking-boats-worldwide.htmlhttps://www.advancedsciencenews.com/antibodies-from-llamas-bring-scientists-closer-to-an-hiv-treatment/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Chinese scientists use AI to detect unreported carcinogenic pollution: paper(00:03:09) The science-backed ways to sit so it doesn't cut your life expectancy(00:05:57) Scientists reveal why killer whales are attacking boats worldwide(00:08:08) Antibodies from llamas bring scientists closer to an HIV treatment

Chinese researchers successfully cure a patient's diabetes using cell therapy. Spitzer gives scientists insights into the eating habits of black holes. Plus, research puts a dollar figure on climate savings from electric school buses. Also, the James Webb Space Telescope revolutionizes our understanding of the universe.Sources:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/breakthrough-in-diabetes-treatment-chinese-researchers-successfully-cure-patient/articleshow/110452154.cmshttps://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2024/05/black-hole-eating-habits/https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/05/26/electric-school-bus-health-climate/https://science.nasa.gov/mission/webb/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:43) 'Breakthrough in diabetes treatment: Chinese researchers successfully cure patient'(00:04:10) Spitzer gives scientists insights into black hole eating habits(00:04:40) Research puts dollar figure on climate savings from electric school buses(00:07:55) James Webb Space Telescope

Future AI hardware advances could drive materials science R&D. Carnegie Science Center opens a captivating Pixar-themed exhibit. Plus, scientists discover CO2 and CO ices in the outskirts of the solar system. Also, scientists say they can make zero-emission cement.Sources:https://www.rdworldonline.com/infinita-lab-founder-on-ai-hardware-limitations-and-the-future-of-material-science/https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/carnegie-science-center-opens-pixar-themed-exhibit/JEJKDPRNLZHCHF2O7XNJQGEVTM/https://phys.org/news/2024-05-scientists-ices-outskirts-solar.htmlhttps://phys.org/news/2024-05-scientists-emission-cement.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Future AI hardware advances could drive materials science R&D(00:02:36) Carnegie Science Center opens Pixar-themed exhibit(00:05:35) Scientists discover CO₂ and CO ices in outskirts of solar system(00:09:12) Scientists say they can make zero-emission cement

When science fiction becomes science fact: the AI dilemma. Henley Middle Schoolers learn about science outside of the classroom walls. Plus, UC Davis becomes home to the first coffee research center at a U.S. university. And raise a glass to the new UM class on beer brewing science.Sources:https://scitechdaily.com/when-science-fiction-becomes-science-fact-the-ai-dilemma/https://kobi5.com/news/henley-middle-schoolers-learn-about-science-outside-of-the-classroom-walls-229576/https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/the-science-of-coffee-uc-davis-now-first-research-center-us/https://newstalkkgvo.com/class-beer-brewing-science/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) When Science Fiction Becomes Science Fact: The AI Dilemma(00:03:59) Henley Middle Schoolers learn about science outside of the classroom walls(00:06:28) The science of coffee: UC Davis now home to first coffee research center at a U.S. university(00:08:51) Raise a Glass to the New UM Class on Beer Brewing Science

Scientists discover key food nutrients linked to slower brain aging. Exciting news of a new planet that may support life. NASA's Voyager 1 resumes sending science data from 15 billion miles away. Explore the science behind Pixar at a new exhibit. Join us as we delve into these captivating scientific stories.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-key-food-nutrients-linked-to-slower-brain-aginghttps://time.com/6981897/newly-discovered-planet-gliese12b-life/https://scitechdaily.com/fresh-data-from-the-cosmos-nasas-voyager-1-resumes-sending-science-data-from-15-billion-miles-away/https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/video/new-exhibit-at-carnegie-science-center-shows-the-science-behind-pixar/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Scientists Discover Key Food Nutrients Linked to Slower Brain Aging(00:03:10) Scientists Discover A New Planet That May Support Life(00:05:59) Fresh Data From the Cosmos: NASA’s Voyager 1 Resumes Sending Science Data From 15 Billion Miles Away(00:08:55) New exhibit at Carnegie Science Center shows the science behind Pixar