Science Update Podcast - Daily Edition

Science Update Podcast - Daily Edition

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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November 4, 2024 1 min

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November 1, 2018 1 min

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October 30, 2018 1 min

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.

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October 17, 2018 1 min

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October 16, 2018 1 min

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.

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October 4, 2018 1 min

A listener wants to know if skunks are repelled by their own smell.

The post Skunk Smell appeared first on Science Update.

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September 28, 2018 1 min

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September 25, 2018 1 min

A giant insect gobbles up guppies - and other small animals.

The post Fish-Eating Praying Mantis appeared first on Science Update.

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