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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 Update Podcast – Weekly Edition.

Location:

United States

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Science Podcasts

Technology Podcasts

Medical

Science & Technology News

Description:

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 Update Podcast – Weekly Edition.

Language:

English

Episodes

Creative Dreaming

11/4/2018

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

Duration:00:00:59

Robot Gaze Aversion

11/2/2018

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

Duration:00:00:59

Bombardier Beetle Buddies

11/1/2018

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

Duration:00:00:59

Seeking Out Fear

10/31/2018

The science of human fear is much more complex than is commonly thought. The post Seeking Out Fear appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59

The Lyrebird’s Dance

10/30/2018

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.

Duration:00:00:59

Sea Hare Ink

10/26/2018

Sea hares defend themselves from predators with colorful ink. The post Sea Hare Ink appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59

Yo-Yo Dieting

10/25/2018

A closer look at the effects of yo-yo dieting. The post Yo-Yo Dieting appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59

Dad’s Exercise

10/24/2018

Dads’ exercise habits may affect the health of their offspring. The post Dad’s Exercise appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59

Dog Vocabulary

10/23/2018

How much human language does your dog really understand? The post Dog Vocabulary appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59

Virtual Reality & Empathy

10/22/2018

Virtual reality experiences could boost empathy. The post Virtual Reality & Empathy appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59

Spreading Viruses

10/19/2018

Viruses spread from room to room much more quickly than you might think. The post Spreading Viruses appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59

Kangaroos in Trees

10/18/2018

Tree kangaroos hop up trees instead of swinging through them like monkeys. The post Kangaroos in Trees appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59

Chewing Gum Myth

10/17/2018

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

Duration:00:00:59

The 2017 Bee-Clipse

10/16/2018

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.

Duration:00:00:59

Wild Bird Song Learning

10/15/2018

A new study shows that birds can learn from recordings in the wild. The post Wild Bird Song Learning appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59

Exploring the Exposome

10/12/2018

Scientists map our exposure to chemicals and microbes. The post Exploring the Exposome appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59

Urban Marshes

10/11/2018

New York’s urban marshes are suffering from mineral deficiency. The post Urban Marshes appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59

Memory Bundles

10/10/2018

Scientists discover how we recall bundles of memories. The post Memory Bundles appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59

1918 Flu Pandemic Lessons

10/9/2018

Scientists are learning from history’s most deadly pandemic. The post 1918 Flu Pandemic Lessons appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59

Giraffe Spot Inheritance

10/8/2018

Scientists discover that giraffes inherit their spots. The post Giraffe Spot Inheritance appeared first on Science Update.

Duration:00:00:59