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News Round Up: Chocolate, A Solar Valentine And Fly Pheromones

News Round Up: Chocolate, A Solar Valentine And Fly Pheromones

FromShort Wave


News Round Up: Chocolate, A Solar Valentine And Fly Pheromones

FromShort Wave

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Feb 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

After reading the science headlines this week, we have A LOT of questions. Is chocolate really that good for your health? How do solar flares affect life on earth? And what's the big deal about scientists identifying the chemical motivation for tsetse fly sex? Luckily, it's the job of Short Wave co-hosts Emily Kwong and Aaron Scott and Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber to decipher the science behind the headlines. Hang out with us as we dish on some of the coolest science stories in this Valentines-themed installment of our regular newsy get-togethers! Have suggestions for what we should cover in our next news roundup? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Feb 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.