Science Talk

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Science Talk episodes

July 19, 2018 Astronomy Tool Helps ID Sharks
Shark researchers used a system for recognizing patterns in star field photographs to identify whale sharks, which have individual spot patterns.

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5 min
July 18, 2018 Mammals Moonlight around Human Settlements
A study of human–mammal interaction across the globe found animals are more prone to take to the night around humans. Jason G. Goldman reports.

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4 min
July 17, 2018 Jupiter's Moon Total Hits 79
The International Astronomical Union reports that there are now 79 known Jovian moons, with a dozen found last year.

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4 min
July 16, 2018 Moths Evade Bats with Slight of Wing
Some moth species have evolved long wing tails that flutter and twist as the moth flies, which distract hungry bats. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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4 min
July 13, 2018 Science News You Might Have Missed
Very brief reports about science and technology from around the globe.

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4 min
July 12, 2018 Smart Mouth Guard Senses Muscle Fatigue
A prototype flexible electronic mouth guard can measure lactate levels in an athlete’s saliva, tracking muscle fatigue during training and performance.

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4 min
July 10, 2018 Favorite Wine Grapes May Need Genetic Help
Wine book author Kevin Begos explains that just a few varieties of wine grapes dominate the industry, which leaves them vulnerable to potentially catastrophic disease outbreaks.

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4 min
July 06, 2018 Iridescence Could Help Critters Hide in Plain Sight
Iridescence appears to break up the recognizable shape of objects—making them harder to spot. Karen Hopkin reports.

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5 min
July 05, 2018 Primate Conflicts Play Out in the Operating Room
By analyzing 200 surgeries, anthropologists found mixed-gender operating room teams exhibited the highest levels of cooperation. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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4 min
July 04, 2018 Sharks Make a Splash in Brooklyn
Visitors can see and learn about sharks and their environment in the new "Ocean Wonders: Sharks!" facility at the Wildlife Conservation Society's New York Aquarium.

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4 min

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Science Talk is a podcast of longer-form audio experiments from Scientific American--from immersive sonic journeys into nature to deep dives into research with leading experts.