In this episode, we explore the push for the National Defense Education Act 2.0, aimed at addressing the STEM talent shortage in the U.S. We also delve into groundbreaking research on radiocarbon in ice cores, the quest for an objective pain measurement tool, and a novel deep-ocean greenhouse gas storage solution. Join us as we discuss how these scientific advancements could shape the future of education and climate change mitigation.

Sources:

https://ww2.aip.org/fyi/science-leaders-prepare-pitch-for-national-defense-education-act-2-0

https://phys.org/news/2024-10-scientists-untangle-complexities-radiocarbon-ice.html

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-pain-based-science.html

https://phys.org/news/2024-10-scientists-potential-deep-ocean-greenhouse.html

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:41) Science Leaders Prepare Pitch for National Defense Education Act 2.0

(00:03:58) Scientists untangle the challenging complexities of radiocarbon in ice cores

(00:06:34) Can pain be measured objectively, based on science?

(00:08:57) Scientists identify potential deep-ocean greenhouse gas storage solution