Science Update Podcast - Daily Edition

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Each 60-second episode of the daily Science Update Podcast series is a brief yet satisfying story on the latest discoveries in science, technology and medicine, from aardvarks to zygotes, and, every now and then, aardvark zygotes. We also answer your science questions and even say your name on the air (unless you’d really rather we didn’t) and send you a highly collectible Science Update "Smarten Up" mug. The Science Update family of radio shows and podcasts is produced by AAAS, the world’s largest general scientific society. Those who prefer their podcasts weekly should check out the Science...

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Science Update Podcast - Daily Edition

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Creative Dreaming 04.11.2024 1:00

Dreams can be a rich source of creative ideas. The post Creative Dreaming appeared first on Science Update .

Robot Gaze Aversion 02.11.2018 1:00

Humans relate better to robots that avert their eyes at well-chosen moments. The post Robot Gaze Aversion appeared first on Science Update .

Bombardier Beetle Buddies 01.11.2018 1:00

Do bombardier beetles that stay together, spray together? The post Bombardier Beetle Buddies appeared first on Science Update .

The Lyrebird’s Dance 30.10.2018 1:00

The superb lyrebird of Australia combines its songs with specific dance moves to create an elaborate courtship ritual. The post The Lyrebird’s Dance appeared first on Science Update .

Chewing Gum Myth 17.10.2018 1:00

Does it really take seven years to digest chewing gum? The post Chewing Gum Myth appeared first on Science Update .

The 2017 Bee-Clipse 16.10.2018 1:00

The 2017 total solar eclipse captured the public imagination and taught kids about bees. The post The 2017 Bee-Clipse appeared first on Science Update .

Skunk Smell 04.10.2018 1:00

A listener wants to know if skunks are repelled by their own smell. The post Skunk Smell appeared first on Science Update .

Planetary Hygiene 28.09.2018 1:00

Scientists strive to keep our spacecraft germ-free. The post Planetary Hygiene appeared first on Science Update .

Fish-Eating Praying Mantis 25.09.2018 1:00

A giant insect gobbles up guppies - and other small animals. The post Fish-Eating Praying Mantis appeared first on Science Update .