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Episode Notes for Discover Magazine “Fusion’s Future” For decades, fusion energy has been a dream.  This year, it came closer to reality than ever.   Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIR...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine “Doubled Over” A mysterious pain in her gut had this 4-year-old screaming in agony for hours.   Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIRSLA exclusively fo...

Episode Notes Notes go here Notes go here Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIRSLA exclusively for use by individuals who are visually and/or print impaired. AIRSLA This podcast is produc...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine “”Swearing Like A Sailor May Not Be Such A Bad Thing” Swearing could actually be an emotional release valve and studies show that people who swear are more honest and more intelligent. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and t...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine “Delivering a Jolt to Coffee’s Future”   As climate change affects bean cultivation, a long-lost plant from the past may be grounds for hope. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine From meditation to physical activity, these evidence-based activities have shown to improve or preserve your brain’s ability to think, learn or remember while aging. “Combat Cognitive Decline with These 5 Activities”   Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine pr...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine “Musical Mutations”   Some researchers think that evolution drives transformations in both species and songs.   Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIRSL...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine “Unlocking Ancient Texts with The 2,000-Year-Old Rosetta Stone” The Rosetta Stone was found in 1799 and since then it has taught scholars how to read hieroglyphics, unlocking insight to ancient texts.   Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the lates...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine In in 1982, seven people in the Chicago area were killed after taking tempered Tylenol capsules that were laced with potassium cyanide. The impact on the pharmaceutical industry continues to this day. “How The 'Tylenol Murders’ Changed Medicine Safety 40 Years Later” Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edg...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine “We May Be in A Pandemic-to-EndemicTransition For Covid-19” Here’s what you need to know about the difference between pandemic and endemic disease, and what they both mean for Covid-19.   “How The 'Tylenol Murders’ Changed Medicine Safety 40 Years Later” In in 1982, seven people in the Chicago area were killed after taking tempered Tylenol capsules that were lac...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine The first major offshore wind project in the U.S. isfinally underway, with many other on the horizon.  What took so long? Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produce...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine “Why Does the Earth Have Continents?”  Our planet is made up of continents and that makes us the odball of the solar system.  No other planet has continents like we do…and it’s unclear why. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine As researchers strive to understand our solar system, there’s a perfect laboratory right under our feet. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIRSLA exclu...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine “Who Were The Vikings?”   Today’s popular notions of Norse seafarers hardly touch the surface of their true identity - or their influence around the globe and across the centuries.   Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and tec...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine “4 Common Toxins Found in Everyday Foods”.  Not all hazardous substances carry a warning label.  Here are four toxins found in common foods that can pose a serious health risk. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technolog...

Episode Notes for discover Magazine The enclosed article is titled “Why Singers Have a Knack for Language”.  Musicians’ brains seem to excel at tackling new tongues, thanks to their mastery of sound. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for th...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine The title of the enclosed article is “This is Your Brain Off Alcohol”.  Known as the “sober curious”, a growing number of people are selectively quitting alcohol.  New converts boast increased energy, better sleep and an improvement in reasoning and memory. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine Could Brain Injuries Explain King Henry VIII’s Tyrant Behavior?”  Medical historians think multiple head injuries from dangerous sports could explain the king’s tyrant behavior, resulting in the execution of 57,000 people. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazin...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine NThe title of the enclosed article is “A Burning Question". Chest pain, nausea and vomiting brought this patient to the emergency room. Her evasive answers made it clear that this was no routine stomach problem. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine prov...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine The title of the enclosed article is “Why We Experience Self-Doubt And How to Curb Those Feelings”.  Self-doubt impacts us all in one way or another, but with the right mindful practices we can curb these feelings.   Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine prov...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine The title of the enclosed article is “Tracing Back Brains”.  Researchers around the world are growing brainlike organs in labs to decode the human mind’s mysterious evolution. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine The title of the enclosed article is “5 Unexpected Ways Coffee Influences Our Behavior”.  We know that coffee keeps us awake, but studies show coffee impacts us in unexpected ways, including impacting our shopping habits and tolerance to pain. AIRSLA This podcast is produced by Audio Internet Reading Service of Los Angeles (AIRSLA). These recordings are provided...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine The title of the enclosed article is “Uncorking Natural Wine”.  While companies suggest that natural wines are good for you, it’s unclear whether wine itself can bring medical benefits. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine is “Chatbots Have Arrived”. As we face staffing shortages and the limits of human analysis, AI is expanding our approach to mental health. Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This rec...

Episode Notes for Discover Magazine A Closer Look”. New AI systems can scan images to detect disease at ever earlier stages… Steve Hufford reads you his selections from Discover Magazine. Thought-provoking and cutting-edge content from the Sciences. Discover Magazine provides the latest in science and technology news for the curious." This recording is produced by AIRSLA exclusively for use b...