3 April, 2024 – Episode 966 – Want to Hear About Science Junk?

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Some quick science news!

Barcode Birds
Why are scientists saying that chickadees have barcodes in their brains?

Molecular Transistors
Can we engineer smaller and more effective transistors using molecules?

Legs Or Junk
How and why did researchers make mouse embryos with 6-legs?

Speed of Vision
Do different individuals and even different species perceive the world at different rates?

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Some Science Junk with Kiki & Jess!

Naked Hearts
What prevents heart attacks in naked mole rats?

Don’t Vent
What’s the best way to deal with anger?

Bacteri-leather
What can’t bacteria be?

Robo-Mirror
Why do engineers want to build robots that mimic people so well that they can predict a person’s facial movements before they happen?

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What were we discussing at this time last year? This time last year We discussed Cactus, Portable MRI, Monkey Slieght of Hand, Parakeet Vacations, Female Spiders, Dino Lips, And Much More Animal Corner!

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