Explore the public's divided opinion on scientists' roles in policymaking, with insights from a recent Pew Research survey. Discover how Professor Elijah Quetin is transforming science education by humanizing the learning experience. Plus, delve into the groundbreaking research of brain organoids grown in microgravity and the discovery of a 'phantom chemical' in drinking water. Join us as we navigate these compelling stories at the intersection of science, policy, and education.

Sources:

https://ww2.aip.org/fyi/public-opinion-divided-over-role-of-scientists-in-policymaking

https://tsl.news/science-as-a-human-endeavor-a-professors-call-to-humanize-science-education/

https://astrobiology.com/2024/11/offworld-life-science-brain-organoids-grown-in-microgravity.html

https://newatlas.com/environment/phantom-chemical-identified-drinking-water/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:39) Public Opinion Divided Over Role of Scientists in Policymaking

(00:04:17) Science as a Human Endeavor: A professor’s call to humanize science education

(00:06:34) Offworld Life Science: Brain Organoids Grown In Microgravity

(00:10:25) "Phantom chemical" identified in drinking water is new to science