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Science Update Podcast - Daily Edition

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Each 60-second episode of the daily Science Update Podcast series is a brief yet satisfying story on the latest discoveries in science, technology and medicine, from aardvarks to zygotes, and, every now and then, aardvark zygotes. We also answer your science questions and even say your name on the air (unless you’d really rather we didn’t) and send you a highly collectible Science Update "Smarten Up" mug. The Science Update family of radio shows and podcasts is produced by AAAS, the world’s largest general scientific society. Those who prefer their podcasts weekly should check out the Science Update Podcast – Weekly Edition.
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Episodes

Creative Dreaming

Dreams can be a rich source of creative ideas. The post Creative Dreaming appeared first on Science Update .

Nov 04, 20241 min

Robot Gaze Aversion

Humans relate better to robots that avert their eyes at well-chosen moments. The post Robot Gaze Aversion appeared first on Science Update .

Nov 02, 20181 min

Bombardier Beetle Buddies

Do bombardier beetles that stay together, spray together? The post Bombardier Beetle Buddies appeared first on Science Update .

Nov 01, 20181 min

The Lyrebird’s Dance

The superb lyrebird of Australia combines its songs with specific dance moves to create an elaborate courtship ritual. The post The Lyrebird’s Dance appeared first on Science Update .

Oct 30, 20181 min

Chewing Gum Myth

Does it really take seven years to digest chewing gum? The post Chewing Gum Myth appeared first on Science Update .

Oct 17, 20181 min

The 2017 Bee-Clipse

The 2017 total solar eclipse captured the public imagination and taught kids about bees. The post The 2017 Bee-Clipse appeared first on Science Update .

Oct 16, 20181 min

Skunk Smell

A listener wants to know if skunks are repelled by their own smell. The post Skunk Smell appeared first on Science Update .

Oct 04, 20181 min

Planetary Hygiene

Scientists strive to keep our spacecraft germ-free. The post Planetary Hygiene appeared first on Science Update .

Sep 28, 20181 min

Fish-Eating Praying Mantis

A giant insect gobbles up guppies - and other small animals. The post Fish-Eating Praying Mantis appeared first on Science Update .

Sep 25, 20181 min
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