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STEM News You Can Use

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle
Welcome to STEM News Can Use! Tune in STEM News for frequent and relevant stories from the worlds of science and technology. STEM News is hosted by Sophia Loiselle and also airs on radio station KMIH 88.9 The Bridge. For more STEM updates, follow @stemnewspod on Instagram!
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Episodes

2/27/23: Why should the auto industry downsize?

The International Energy Agency has suggested that the auto industry downsize. An original iPhone has sold for more than $60,000. The FDA has eliminated animal testing as a requirement.

Feb 28, 20233 minSeason 3Ep. 7

2/13/23: Is chocolate a health food?

Is chocolate a health food? Yes, but probably not the types you're eating. Google's new chatbot has made a costly error. What's in Greta Thunberg's new book?

Feb 26, 20233 minSeason 3Ep. 6

2/6/23: Jupiter has even more moons!

Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter. What's next in the story of the suspected China spy balloon? Why are people different from their siblings?

Feb 26, 20232 minSeason 3Ep. 5

1/23/23: The secret to happiness is...

A new study highlights the secret to happiness. What new features has instagram added? Also, a few tips for studying this finals week.

Jan 28, 20232 minSeason 3Ep. 4

1/9/23: Seattle Schools Sue Social Media

Seattle public schools sues popular social media sites for their negative effects on their students mental health. Covid is on the rise as RSV and flu infections fall. Why is everyone talking about fusion?

Jan 28, 20232 minSeason 3Ep. 3

12/12/22

NASA's Orion space capsule successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals’ have contaminated the drinking-water wells in some areas of Pierce County Washington. Google has released its annual “Year in Search” report... what's on it?

Dec 15, 20222 minSeason 3Ep. 2

12/4/22

Washing in cold water can significantly lower your energy footprint. In Churchill, Canada, half the residents are polar bears. What new light is in our sky?

Dec 15, 20222 minSeason 3Ep. 1

11/28/22

A rocket carrying 3 astronauts to finish building China’s space station is blasting off today, amid an intensifying space race with the US. Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, located in Honolulu Hawaii has started to erupt for the first time in nearly four decades. The Seattle area’s first snowfall of the season is expected this week.

Dec 08, 20221 minSeason 2Ep. 9

11/21/22

As of the 15th of November, the world population hit 8 billion, and combined with rapid scientific increases around the world, scientists are coming up with terms to describe the vastness of their data.BA.5, or omicron, was the prevailing COVID this summer. Coming into winter, its descendant BQ 1 is now the dominant COVID variant. Nasa's Artemis spacecraft has arrived at the Moon.

Dec 08, 20222 minSeason 2Ep. 8

11/14/22

A research team in Oregon State University is working on developing a rechargeable battery that could reduce the need for mining for minerals such as nickel, cobalt and lithium. Researchers around the country have been experimenting with using AI to stop traffic jams from happening. Opioid prescriptions guidelines have tightened.

Dec 08, 20222 minSeason 2Ep. 7

11/7/22

The last lunar eclipse for three years is upcoming. Climate activists block private jets at Amsterdam airport drawing attention to the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Canadian researchers have found a solution to ice problems in the winter from the Gentoo penguin.

Dec 08, 20222 minSeason 2Ep. 6

10/25/22

NASA has confirmed that they’ve successfully altered the path of an asteroid, recent studies published in the British journal of sports medicine highlight how combining strength training and aerobic exercise is most effective in receiving overall mortality rates, and why it's not advisable to bag your leaves.

Nov 04, 20222 minSeason 2Ep. 5

10/18/22

Wildfire smoke in the western US is reversing air quality gains from the past 2 decades. Hearing aids are now available over the counter. Pfizer’s new bivalent omicron booster is producing a strong immune response.

Nov 04, 20222 minSeason 2Ep. 4

10/11/22

There are early signs that the United States could be heading into another COVID surge. This week, the SpaceX dragon spacecraft launched from Kennedy space center, and is now successfully docked within the space station- so who’s on it? Additionally, can solar power from space help solve Earth's energy needs?

Nov 04, 20222 minSeason 2Ep. 3

9/26/22

Tropical storm Ian has gained momentum as it turns into a hurricane, heading for the Florida coast. The UK has committed funding for a mission to remove space junk. Ancestry.Com has released a new feature that allows users to track which side of their family tree genetics come from.

Oct 01, 20222 minSeason 2Ep. 2

9/19/22

NASA and Google have teamed up to help local governments better track air pollution, using machine learning algorithms and live data streams. Hurricane Fiona has caused an island wide power outage on Puerto Rico. Ancestry.Com has released a new feature that allows users to track which side of their family tree genetics come from.

Oct 01, 20222 minSeason 2Ep. 1

4/21/22

Biden restores environmental protections. The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in upcoming days. Researchers use miniature forest to test various climate change scenarios.

Jul 05, 20222 minSeason 1Ep. 11

4/7/22

Glasses wearers may have a lower COVID-19 risk. The United States government has secretly removed Russian malware. Washington State lans to preserve 10,000 acres of trees to sell as carbon credits.

Jul 05, 20222 minSeason 1Ep. 10

4/4/22

Washington State sets a goal to phase out gas cars by 2030. Thomas Edison's napping technique can be used to spark creativity. The human genome has been decoded.

Jul 05, 20222 minSeason 1Ep. 9

3/31/22

Animals are the next concern in the COVID-19 pandemic. A US astronaut lands a record spaceflight with Russian companions. The Northern Lights are soon glowing over Washington State.

Jul 05, 20222 minSeason 1Ep. 8

3/28/22

Mask mandates are being revoked throughout the country as cases drop, though that doesn't mean masks aren't still necessary. Teenagers are most sensitive to social media in two specific age windows. In the night sky, three planets form a rare alignment.

Jul 05, 20222 minSeason 1Ep. 7

3/24/22

Moderna seeks emergency authorization for its COVID vaccine for young children. NASA announces plans to develop a moon lander. Micro-plastics have been found within human blood.

Jul 05, 20222 minSeason 1Ep. 6

3/21/22

Due to increased temperatures, the Great Barrier reef is suffering coral bleaching. Due to the Russia/Ukraine war, the Upcoming mars mission was postponed. A new COVID variant is spreading across the US.

Apr 24, 20222 minSeason 1Ep. 5

3/17/22

Researchers explore how even mild COVID can increase the risk of heart problems. The Russia/Ukraine war encourages Europe to transition to nuclear energy, with countries having mixed opinions. Heat pumps increase in popularity as the climate conscious alternative to furnaces.

Apr 24, 20222 minSeason 1Ep. 4

3/10/22

In Washington, on March 12, masks will no longer be required in K-12 schools. As the Russian invasion continues, many tech companies will no longer serve Russia. In Indonesia, Mount Merapi erupts multiple times.

Apr 24, 20222 minSeason 1Ep. 3

2/28/22

In Ukraine, thousands of volunteers band together to hack important Russian web information. Emissions of methane from oil, gas, and coal are higher than reported by governments. Experts warn that dropping Omicron cases don't signify the end of the pandemic.

Apr 24, 20222 minSeason 1Ep. 2

2/17/22

University of Washington researchers investigate Puget Sound bubbles. The rocket part crashing into the moon is from China, not SpaceX. The drought in Western US is predicted to last until 2030. The White House states that COVID-19 isn't a crisis anymore.

Apr 24, 20222 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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