Explore the weakening magnetic shield over North America and its potential impact on civilization, as revealed by Chinese researchers. Delve into the rising threat of AI-generated images compromising scientific integrity, and discover how a new zoo science center aims to save endangered species. Plus, get the latest on the search for the elusive ninth planet in our solar system. Join us for a deep dive into these pressing scientific issues and their implications for our world.

Sources:

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3285683/magnetic-shield-over-north-america-losing-strength-exceptionally-fast-pla-scientists

https://theweek.com/science/how-ai-generated-images-are-threatening-science

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ek1l8pp6go?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D

https://www.jpost.com/science/science-around-the-world/article-827968

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:39) Magnetic shield over North America is losing strength: PLA scientists

(00:03:20) How AI-generated images are threatening science

(00:06:01) Zoo's new science centre to help endangered species

(00:09:31) Scientists present strongest evidence yet for ninth solar system planet