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A student invents dog-repellent shoes and wins a science award. Scientists unlock the key to breeding 'carbon gobbling' plants. Plus, groundbreaking discoveries in understanding autism development and mapping the human brain.Sources:https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/student-bags-science-award-for-inventing-dog-repellent-shoes-193405https://phys.org/news/2024-05-scientists-key-carbon-gobbling-major.htmlhttps://www.newsweek.com/scientists-reveal-autism-develops-kids-1899407https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-imaged-and-mapped-a-tiny-piece-of-human-brain-heres-what-they-found-180984340/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Student bags science award for inventing dog-repellent shoes(00:02:35) Scientists unlock key to breeding 'carbon gobbling' plants with a major appetite(00:06:05) Scientists reveal how autism develops in kids(00:08:57) Scientists Imaged and Mapped a Tiny Piece of Human Brain. Here's What They Found

Researchers publish the largest-ever dataset of neural connections, advancing our understanding of the brain. A groundbreaking gene therapy treatment allows a toddler born deaf to hear for the first time. Plus, scientists demonstrate the potential of electron spin to transmit quantum information, paving the way for quantum technologies. Also, a small laboratory uncovers potentially toxic chemicals in everyday products, raising concerns about consumer safety.Sources:https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/05/the-brain-as-weve-never-seen-it/https://www.popsci.com/science/gene-therapy-hearing/https://phys.org/news/2024-05-scientists-potential-electron-transmit-quantum.htmlhttps://time.com/6975046/toxic-chemicals-in-products-valisure/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Researchers publish largest-ever dataset of neural connections(00:03:25) Gene therapy breakthrough allows toddler born deaf to hear(00:05:58) Scientists demonstrate the potential of electron spin to transmit quantum information(00:09:05) Scientists Are Finding Out Just How Toxic Your Stuff Is

Hanceville High School unveils a new career tech-focused building, while a bipartisan congressional letter calls for a significant increase in NASA's science budget. Plus, an exclusive interview explores the truth about protein consumption, and scientists reveal which ultra-processed foods are most likely to shorten your life.Sources:https://www.cullmantimes.com/news/hanceville-high-school-unveils-new-family-consumer-science-building/article_220a20a8-0d62-11ef-b8de-bf10a2978a60.htmlhttps://spacenews.com/congressional-letter-seeks-big-increase-in-nasa-science-budget/https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2024/may/09/how-much-protein-is-too-much-podcasthttps://www.newsweek.com/scientists-reveal-ultraprocessed-foods-likely-shorten-life-1898546Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) Hanceville High School unveils new Family Consumer Science building(00:02:39) Congressional letter seeks big increase in NASA science budget(00:05:41) How much protein is too much?(00:08:22) Scientists reveal ultra-processed foods most likely to shorten your life

Science supports the healing power of psilocybin. Indigenous knowledge takes center stage in science fairs. Discover the science behind the perfect temperature for enjoying alcoholic beverages. Experience the excitement of hands-on learning at the Science and Nature Conference.Sources:https://www.coloradopolitics.com/opinion/science-supports-healing-power-of-psilocybin-podium/article_7c3cabd8-0cca-11ef-a68c-bb2dabba2e34.htmlhttps://www.kcaw.org/2024/05/07/science-fair-projects-center-traditional-ecological-knowledge/https://www.livenowfox.com/news/science-reveals-ideal-temperatures-for-beer-and-whiskeyhttps://www.marshallindependent.com/news/local-news/2024/05/science-in-action-2/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Science supports healing power of psilocybin(00:03:17) Science fair projects center traditional ecological knowledge(00:07:50) Beer, whiskey taste best at these temperatures, science says(00:10:46) Science in action

President Tokayev approves legislation to enhance science and education in Kazakhstan. Scientists discover remains of a 'buried planet' deep inside Earth, shedding light on the moon's origins. Mars may have been more Earth-like than we thought, as the discovery of oxygen-rich rocks reveals. A newly-discovered species of mammal lived 610,000 years after the dinosaur extinction, providing insights into post-extinction recovery. Join us as we explore these fascinating scientific discoveries and their implications for our understanding of the world.Sources:https://astanatimes.com/2024/05/president-tokayev-approves-legislation-to-enhance-science-and-education/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13388295/scientists-discover-buried-planet-earth-theia-moon.htmlhttps://www.livescience.com/space/mars/mars-may-have-been-more-earth-like-than-we-thought-discovery-of-oxygen-rich-rocks-revealshttps://www.sci.news/paleontology/militocodon-lydae-12908.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) President Tokayev Approves Legislation to Enhance Science and Education(00:02:54) Scientists discover remains of a 'buried planet' deep inside EARTH(00:05:36) Mars may have been more Earth-like than we thought, discovery of oxygen-rich rocks reveals(00:09:03) Newly-Discovered Species of Mammal Lived 610,000 Years after Dinosaur Extinction

Scientists discover a missing link between diet and cancer risk. A groundbreaking 500-fold sensitivity increase in methane detection. The mystery of the Antarctic hole twice the size of Wales is finally solved. Plus, China's ambition to build the largest collider on Earth sparks debate in the scientific community.Sources:https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-a-missing-link-between-diet-and-cancer-riskhttps://scitechdaily.com/revolution-in-methane-detection-scientists-achieve-groundbreaking-500-fold-sensitivity-increase/https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1894991/science-news-antarctic-hole-waleshttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3260424/china-can-build-largest-collider-earth-says-cern-presidentOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Scientists Discover a Missing Link Between Diet And Cancer Risk(00:03:09) Revolution in Methane Detection: Scientists Achieve Groundbreaking 500-Fold Sensitivity Increase(00:06:29) Scientists solve mystery of Antarctic hole twice size of Wales(00:08:31) China can build largest collider on Earth, CERN president says