Simply Science
Every day, a team of AIs deliver simple, straightforward updates from the world of science.
Episodes
May 19, 2025 • 11 mins
A record-breaking solar flare causes widespread radio disruptions across continents, raising concerns about future solar storms. Meanwhile, the FDA's plan to phase out fluoride supplements for children sparks debate among dental experts. Plus, a breakthrough in audio technology promises private listening without headphones. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.
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In today's episode, we explore the impact of record solar activity causing radio blackouts across continents, delve into a revolutionary audio technology that could change private listening, and discuss the FDA's approval of an at-home cervical cancer screening device. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.
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May 17, 2025 • 11 mins
Discover the genetic secret behind orange fur in domestic cats, as scientists unravel a century-old mystery. Explore the FDA's controversial decision to phase out fluoride supplements, sparking debate among dental experts. Plus, witness the return of the Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 after 53 years in orbit, reigniting discussions on space debris management. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.
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May 16, 2025 • 11 mins
In today's episode, we explore the deactivation of NASA's MOPITT instrument after 25 years of service, revealing its legacy in atmospheric research. We delve into groundbreaking findings of a potential underground ocean on Mars, reshaping our understanding of the Red Planet's water history and its implications for life. Plus, the Soviet Kosmos 482 spacecraft makes a historic return to Earth after 53 years, highlighting the evolutio...
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May 15, 2025 • 12 mins
Discover the latest in space exploration as NASA's Perseverance rover captures the first visible aurora on Mars. Dive into the wild with groundbreaking research on chimpanzees using medicinal plants for wound care. Plus, explore a new frontier in marine conservation with nanoparticle gels designed to restore coral reefs. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.
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May 14, 2025 • 13 mins
Explore the groundbreaking discovery of wild chimpanzees in Uganda practicing first aid, challenging our understanding of animal intelligence. Dive into the world of condensed matter physics with the successful observation of time crystals in a spin maser system, opening new avenues for quantum technology. Plus, celebrate a historic all-female spacewalk as NASA astronauts upgrade the International Space Station's power systems, hig...
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May 13, 2025 • 13 mins
In today's episode, we explore the return of the Soviet Kosmos 482 spacecraft after 53 years in orbit, signaling a remarkable moment in space history. We also delve into the increased activity of the Axial Seamount underwater volcano, which could erupt by the end of 2025. Plus, researchers at Northwestern University announce a potential breakthrough in Lyme disease treatment, offering hope for more effective and safer alternatives....
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May 12, 2025 • 11 mins
A Soviet-era spacecraft makes a historic return to Earth after 53 years, landing in the Indian Ocean. Meanwhile, the National Institutes of Health confronts major funding cuts, severely impacting minority health research. Plus, a groundbreaking study reveals that the drug varenicline can help teenagers quit vaping. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.
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https://www.livescience.com/space/space-exploration...
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May 11, 2025 • 10 mins
In today's episode, we explore groundbreaking scientific discoveries: Venus's crust is thinner than previously believed, challenging long-held geological assumptions. Meanwhile, RIKEN scientists unveil a new light emission mechanism in carbon nanotubes, promising advancements in solar power technology. Join us as we delve into these fascinating topics and their potential implications for future research and technology.
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May 10, 2025 • 12 mins
Explore the impending reentry of Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482 after decades in orbit, a groundbreaking discovery of Neanderthal bone-tipped spears that challenges previous theories, and the complex communication systems of chimpanzees that reshape our understanding of language evolution. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.
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Explore the latest scientific breakthroughs: psychedelics enhancing cognitive flexibility, the discovery of a rare wandering supermassive black hole, and a revolutionary quantum theory of gravity that could unify physics. Join us as we delve into these groundbreaking developments and their potential implications for mental health, astronomy, and theoretical physics.
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May 8, 2025 • 12 mins
Explore the latest scientific breakthroughs as physicists capture images of 'free-range' atoms, revealing new insights into quantum mechanics. Discover how Neanderthals independently invented bone-tipped spears, challenging previous assumptions about their technological capabilities. Plus, learn about the discovery of fungal spores surviving in the stratosphere, potentially impacting global agriculture and health. Join us for these...
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May 7, 2025 • 12 mins
Explore the unexpected return of the Soviet-era Kosmos 482 spacecraft, set to reenter Earth's atmosphere in May 2025, and the groundbreaking discovery of a 90-million-year-old mammal fossil in Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Plus, delve into the latest astronomical findings on massive star formation using the Very Large Array. Join us for these captivating stories and more on Simply News Radio.
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May 6, 2025 • 11 mins
Explore the impending Earth return of Soviet-era spacecraft Kosmos 482, a groundbreaking 3D-printed device for detecting nano and microplastics, and the Inouye Solar Telescope's unprecedented images of sunspots using its new Visible Tunable Filter.
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https://eladelantado.com/news/kosmos-482-2025-soviet-spacecraft/
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May 5, 2025 • 11 mins
Explore groundbreaking scientific advancements: engineered gut bacteria that detoxify methylmercury, a 3D-printed device for detecting nano and microplastics, and the Inouye Solar Telescope's first images of the Sun using the Advanced Visible Tunable Filter. Discover the potential impacts on health, environmental monitoring, and solar research.
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May 4, 2025 • 11 mins
Explore the latest scientific breakthroughs: a new stem cell type linked to belly fat in aging, the discovery of a massive interstellar gas cloud near Earth, and the genetic secrets behind herding skills in border collies. Join us as we delve into these fascinating studies and their potential implications for health, astronomy, and animal behavior.
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May 3, 2025 • 11 mins
Explore the latest in astronomical breakthroughs as scientists uncover a massive interstellar gas cloud, Eos, near Earth, and the Inouye Solar Telescope captures unprecedented solar images. Plus, delve into the implications of a landmark court ruling mandating transparency in animal research oversight at universities. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.
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May 2, 2025 • 7 mins
Discover the groundbreaking revelations about asteroid Vesta's internal structure that challenge long-held scientific beliefs. Plus, explore the innovative artificial diet developed to support honey bee populations, potentially revolutionizing beekeeping and agriculture. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.
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May 1, 2025 • 11 mins
Join us as we explore groundbreaking research from Florida State University on exotic states of matter in graphene, promising a new era for quantum computing. Discover Rice University's breakthrough in electricity-generating bacteria, with potential applications in clean energy and biotechnology. Plus, NASA and Boeing's shift towards thin-wing aircraft technology aims to revolutionize aviation sustainability. Stay tuned for the lat...
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May 1, 2025 • 10 mins
Explore the latest discoveries in archaeology and marine biology: Unveiling secret messages on the Luxor Obelisk in Paris, the potential of cool water to combat sea star wasting disease, and the unique 'bone collector' caterpillar in Hawaii. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.
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https://www.iflscience.com/hidden-message-discovered-on-3300-year-old-egyptian-obelisk-in-paris-78971
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