Explore the potential loss of crucial climate data amid political upheaval, the discovery of a massive coronal hole on the Sun, and a groundbreaking quantum state that could revolutionize computing. Plus, learn how citizen science is reshaping global conservation efforts. Join us for a deep dive into these compelling stories at the intersection of science, technology, and policy.

Sources:

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2467096-scientists-fear-losing-essential-climate-data-during-trump-upheaval/

https://unionrayo.com/en/sun-hole-earth-aurora-borealis/

https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/newly-discovered-quantum-state-could-power-more-stable-quantum-computers-by-tapping-into-2d-semiconductor-design

https://theconversation.com/how-citizen-science-is-shaping-international-conservation-247033

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:43) Scientists fear losing essential climate data during Trump upheaval

(00:03:27) The discovery that has science buzzing - a 500,000-mile hole appears on the sun

(00:06:35) Newly discovered quantum state could power more stable quantum computers

(00:09:14) How citizen science is shaping international conservation