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  • 38. First in AR Enhanced Surgery, Beaming Power From Space, Dangers of Facial Recognition
    Recorded on Jan. 3rd 2021
    Cool STEM News:
    Augmented reality in surgery: World's first “real” holographically navigated spine surgery at Balgrist University Hospital | News.Microsoft (01:29)
    The Air Force's Solar-Beaming Spacecraft | Solar Power From Space | Popular Mechanics (08:01)
    Large transporter protein linked to schizophrenia | MedicalXpress (17:45)
    Quadriplegic patient uses brain signals to feed himself with two advanced prosthetic arms | MedicalXpress (24:46)
    Not Cool:
    A man spent 10 days in jail based on a facial recognition error | Input Mag (30:55)
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    Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast. I should note, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
    Microphone: RE320
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    Shock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount
    38 min
  • 37. Airbus Hydrogen Pod Plane, Amazon & Apple in the Auto Industry, The KFConsole
    Recorded on Dec. 27th 2020
    Cool News:
    Alien Hunters Discover Mysterious Signal from Proxima Centauri | Scientific American (02:38)
    Airbus reveals hydrogen 'plane pods' concept | Euractive (10:16)
    Amazon Zoox unveils self-driving robotaxi | CNBC (17:05)
    Exclusive: Apple targets car production by 2024 and eyes 'next level' battery technology - sources | Reuters (22:03)
    KFC has created a console that's more powerful than the PS5 and has a built-in 'chicken chamber' to keep your meal warm | Business Insider (26:55)
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    Recording Equipment:
    Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast. I should note, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
    Microphone: RE320
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    Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Stand
    Shock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount
    34 min
  • 36. Podcast Goals for 2021 and Getting a Little Insight Into the Podcast
    Hey Cool Listeners! This is a quicker episode providing you with my thoughts on the podcast, what my goals are for the podcast in the next year, and just letting you know how much I appreciate you all. 
    Just FYI, had to rush the production of this to get it out since I went on Vacation and forgot my charger! Just want to be honest and forthright with you :)
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    Listen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/news
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    Recording Equipment:
    Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast. I should note, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
    Microphone: RE320
    Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2
    Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Stand
    Shock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount
    22 min
  • 35. SpaceX’s Explosive Success, NASA’s Artemis Plans, Prescribing Nature
    Recorded Dec. 11th 2020
    Cool STEM News:
    B.C. medical group launches program to prescribe nature as medication | The Globe and Mail (01:48)
    NASA Releases Detailed Plan for 2024 Moon Base Camp | The Independent (07:30)
    Tesla co-founder on QuantumScape's new battery: it's a breakthrough | Electrek (13:34)
    This vertical farm in Denmark will grow 1,000 tons of local greens a year | FastCompany (21:44)
    SpaceX Starship SN8 explodes after successful high-altitude test flight | CNET (26:31)
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    Recording Equipment:
    Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast. I should note, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
    Microphone: RE320
    Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2
    Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Stand
    Shock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount
    37 min
  • 34. Reversing Age Related Vision Loss, Autonomous Orbital Rocket, Self-Healing Metallic Skin
    Recorded on Dec. 4th 2020
    Cool STEM News:
    Scientists Invent a Microscope That Can Safely Look Straight Through Your Skull | Science Alert (02:01)
    Making mechanical skin | Phys.org (06:53)
    Lab-Grown Chicken Meat Is Finally Going on Sale in a World First | Science Alert (11:36)
    Molecule found to promote muscle health in response to magnetic fields | New Atlas (16:45)
    Scientists reverse age-related vision loss, eye damage from glaucoma in mice | MedicalXPress (21:41)
    Space startup Aevum debuts world’s first fully autonomous orbital rocket launching drone | Techcrunch (28:03)
    Warner Bros. will release all of its new 2021 movies simultaneously on HBO Max | The Verge (35:38)
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    Listen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/news
    And check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviews
    Recording Equipment:
    Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast. I should note, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
    Microphone: RE320
    Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2
    Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Stand
    Shock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount
    42 min
  • 33. Therapy to Reverse Aging, Future of Nanobots in Our Body, Tesla Model X Hacked for $195
    Recorded on Nov. 29th 2020
    Cool STEM News
    Nanobots Will Be Flowing Through Your Body by 2030 | Interesting Engineering (01:33)
    This 2-Acre Vertical Farm Out-Produces 720 Acre 'Flat Farms'  | Forbes' (06:53)
    New breast cancer therapy promises to destroy tumours inside the body | Euronews (13:58)
    Scientists develop earth-friendly process to recycle lithium-ion batteries | cfact.org (20:45)
    Human ageing process biologically reversed in world first | Yahoo News (29:29)
    Who set up this mysterious metal monolith in Utah desert? | Live Science (36:10)
    Not Cool:
    Tesla Model X hacked with $195 Raspberry Pi based board | Embedded (39:38)
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    Listen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/news
    And check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviews
    Recording Equipment:
    Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast. I should note, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
    Microphone: RE320
    Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2
    Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Stand
    Shock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount
    48 min
  • 32. Glass Domed Mars City, Apple’s M1 Chip saves Billions, AI’s Replication Issue

    Recorded on Nov. 20, 2020

    Cool STEM News:

    Terraform Mars: Elon Musk says a Mars city of 'glass domes' comes first | Inverse (02:04)

    Apple's move to M1 chips will save $2.5B this year – IBM exec | 9to5 mac (09:29)

    The Mass Extinction That Ended The Triassic May Have Happened Later Than We Thought | Science Alert (13:28)

    The Plan to Turn Scrapped Rockets Into Space Stations | Wired (17:05)

    Meet the BL6, Bud Light’s Game Console | PCMag (22:11)

    Not Cool News:

    AI is wrestling with a replication crisis | MIT Tech Review (26:03)

    Cool Product:

    Electrical engineer creates GPS-powered smart sunglasses | MobileSyrup (32:37)

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    Listen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/news

    And check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviews

    Recording Equipment:

    Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast. I should note, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Microphone: RE320

    Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2

    Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Stand

    Shock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount

     

    38 min
  • 31. Writing A Children's Book, The Importance of Parents' Engagement, Education Consulting | Stephanie Ryan

    Hey cool listeners! We are back with another interview, and this time I am joined by Stephanie Ryan, the author of Let’s Learn about Chemistry. This book "makes it easy to introduce children to the basic fundamentals that form the foundation of chemistry — no science degree required. If you’ve ever wanted to start young readers off on a lifelong love of STEM, Let’s Learn About Chemistry is a great first step."

     

    Stephanie and I discuss a variety of things in this episode of the podcast. First, what does writing a children's book even entail? I learned that there is something called a developmental editor who is crucial to this process. Stephaine will explain in this episode what the role is for this specific editor.

     

    Second, how important it is for parents to be involved in their child's learning process and how her book may get not just get the kid interested in science. We discuss how science class is taught as a subject that just lists off facts but never talks about the process of figuring out the "how" and "why". Stephanie thinks that that way of teaching science is changing, and more kids are learning the importance behind what they are learning. 

     

    Finally, we discuss what Stephanie does on a day to day basis as an education consultant. She explains the critical thinking required to develop "phenomenons" that teachers/schools can utilize to better teach their students about science. 

     

    Find out more about Stephanie and her book from her website: www.letslearnaboutscience.com/

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    Listen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/news

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    Recording Equipment:

    Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast. I should note, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Microphone: RE320

    Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2

    Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Stand

    Shock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount

    58 min
  • 30. Water on the Moon, Online Book Rival Of Amazon, A New iPhone Button

    Recorded on Nov. 6th 2020

    Cool STEM News:

    Scientists Say This New Rice-Cooking Hack Removes Arsenic But Keeps The Nutrients | Science Alert (02:05)

    Apple added a secret button to your iPhone, and you may not have even noticed | The Verge (06:30)

    Daycares in Finland Built a 'Forest Floor', And It Changed Children's Immune Systems | Science Alert (09:52)

    NASA confirms there is water on the moon that astronauts could use | New Scientist (13:42)

    GPS and water don't mix. So scientists have found a new way to navigate under the sea | ZDNet (19:43)

    'This is revolutionary’: new online bookshop unites indies to rival Amazon | The Guardian (23:59)

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    Listen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/news

    And check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviews

    Recording Equipment:

    Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast, I should note, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Microphone: RE320

    Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2

    Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Stand

    Shock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount

    31 min
  • 29. Science Communications, Studying Plant Biology, Importance of Mentors | Notes By Niba

    Hey cool listeners! We are back with another interview, and this time I am joined by Niba from Notes By Niba. She is building a brand (YouTube & Instagram) that centers around creating & sharing notes related to plant science in cosmetics and skincare. 

     

    We talk about her background, and what led her down the road of Science Communications. What exactly is Science Communications? Niba answers that with the basic understanding that it is at its core good storytelling. This leads her into discussing her start with Instagram and YouTube video, which transitions to an insightful message about creating things that give you energy and not follow what other people are doing just because it seems like the thing to do. 

     

    We get into what led her to Plant Biology, why she loves it and did she always have this love towards plants or did it grow with time. Niba dropped plenty of plant knowledge on me that blew my mind. You'll have to listen to the episode to find out what that was. 

     

    I enjoyed this conversation, and there is so much more that we get into The important role of mentors, new perspectives in science, genetic engineering just to name a few. I think you will enjoy this episode!

    Notes By Niba Links:

    Website: https://www.notesbyniba.org

    Instagram: @NotesByNiba

    YouTube: NotesByNiba

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    Listen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/news

    And check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviews

    Recording Equipment:

    Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast, I should note, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Microphone: RE320

    Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2

    Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Stand

    Shock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount

    57 min

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