Discover how AI cracked the superbug code in just two days, a feat that took scientists years, and explore innovative fog harvesting techniques providing water in the Atacama Desert. Plus, delve into the impact of federal science funding cuts and the cosmic 'fireworks' from a black hole, offering new insights into our universe.
Sources:
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyz6e9edy3o
https://www.iflscience.com/scientists-work-out-how-to-extract-water-from-the-driest-hot-desert-on-earth-78135
https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/aaas-federal-cuts-to-science/
https://www.npr.org/2025/02/20/nx-s1-5302790/black-hole-fireworks-flares-sagittarius-a
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:39) AI cracks superbug problem in two days that took scientists years
(00:03:38) Scientists Work Out How To Extract Water From The Driest Hot Desert On Earth
(00:06:24) Making Sense Of Federal Cuts To Science—And What Comes Next
(00:09:30) Why are 'fireworks' coming from a black hole? This is what scientists say