15 March 2024 – Episode 970 – Solar Flares Make All The People Look Up

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Milky Way Flares
If you thought the solar storm this past week was exciting, consider something on the scale of the galaxy!

How old are those stars?
12 to 13 billion years old

Martian Dirt
An argument against evidence of past biology.

Hotter than Jesus
Oh my

Weaponized Beetles
Why would beetles have weaponized ultrasound?

Shark Food
Apparently, people are eating the wrong sharks in Australia.

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What News Does Justin have?

Stone age 
Bear hunters

The Orca 
Strike again!

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Flexible Neurons
Even though the brain itself might be bad at multi-tasking, its neurons are multifunctional.

Good Internet Time
Not all time spent online is bad for you! Who knew?!?

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