Join us as we explore the world's largest underground thermal lake discovered in Albania, delve into the possibility of intelligent life on Earth-like planets, and examine the global perspective on U.S. science policy shifts. Plus, learn about a groundbreaking partnership enhancing marine mammal research. This episode promises to ignite curiosity and inspire wonder about the mysteries of our planet and beyond.

Sources:

https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a63784982/largest-underground-thermal-lake/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2025/02/14/intelligent-aliens-may-be-common-on-earth-like-planets-scientists-say/

https://www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/biotech-news-corbus-maha-rfk-jr-moderna-china-ai-covid-vaccine-the-readout/

https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/business/2025/02/14/seacoast-science-center-teams-with-ogl-to-boost-marine-mammal-research/78517694007/

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:44) Scientists Found the Largest Underground Thermal Lake at the Bottom of a Subterranean Abyss

(00:03:43) Intelligent Aliens May Be Common On Earth-Like Planets, Scientists Say

(00:06:50) The view from overseas on tumult in U.S. science

(00:10:48) Ocean Genome Legacy and Seacoast Science Center team up to boost marine mammal research