Science Update Podcast - Daily Edition

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.

Creative Dreaming

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

11-04
00:59

Robot Gaze Aversion

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

11-02
01:00

Bombardier Beetle Buddies

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

11-01
01:00

The Lyrebird’s Dance

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.

10-30
01:00

Chewing Gum Myth

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

10-17
01:00

The 2017 Bee-Clipse

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.

10-16
01:00

Skunk Smell

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

10-04
01:00

Planetary Hygiene

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

09-28
01:00

Fish-Eating Praying Mantis

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

09-25
01:00

Fish-Eating Praying Mantis

A giant insect gobbles up guppies - and other small animals.

09-25
01:00

Gut-Brain Connection

Scientists document a near instantaneous electrical connection between the gut and the brain. The post Gut-Brain Connection appeared first on Science Update.

09-24
01:00

Gut-Brain Connection

Scientists document a near instantaneous electrical connection between the gut and the brain.

09-24
01:00

Cytokine Research

A breakthrough in medical research arises out of an unexpected finding in chicken eggs.

09-21
01:00

Body Clock Blood Test

A new blood test can monitor our internal clock.

09-20
01:00

Implicit Bias

Researchers win an award for original work on implicit bias.

09-19
01:00

Early Spring

Spring is arriving early to North American wildlife refuges because of climate change.

09-18
01:00

Noise-Canceling Brain Circuit

Why don’t we get distracted by our own noise?

09-17
01:00

Fowl Science

Studying a gland from the rear ends of chickens led to key insights into the immune system.

09-14
00:59

Sun’s Birthplace

Where did our Sun get its start?

09-13
00:59

Flightless Genes

Researchers identify genetic factors that grounded a species of birds whose relatives all can fly.

09-12
01:00

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