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News Round Up: Algal Threats, An Asteroid With Life's Building Blocks And Bee Maps

News Round Up: Algal Threats, An Asteroid With Life's Building Blocks And Bee Maps

FromShort Wave


News Round Up: Algal Threats, An Asteroid With Life's Building Blocks And Bee Maps

FromShort Wave

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Mar 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

After reading the science headlines this week, we have A LOT of questions. Why did the Virgin Islands declare a state of emergency over a large blob of floating algae? What can a far-off asteroid tell us about the origins of life? Is the ever-popular bee waggle dance not just for directions to the hive but a map? Luckily, it's the job of the Short Wave team to decipher the science behind the day's news. This week, co-host Aaron Scott, Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber and science correspondent Geoff Brumfield are on the case. Buckle up as we journey beyond the headlines and sail out to sea, blast off to space and then find our way home with the help of some dancing bees!Have suggestions for what we should cover in our next news round up? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Mar 24, 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.