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Science Rundown

By Science Rundown

Daily health tips and the latest science news from Pedro Flores, MAS, RRT, PhDs. | This podcast was created in Anchor. To make your own podcast for free, visit anchor.fm/sciencerundown
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Science Media, Cassini, Dino

Science RundownSep 21, 2017

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Science Media, Cassini, Dino

Science Media, Cassini, Dino

Science, the media, and Americans' preferences! \u2022 The Cassini spacecraft left a legacy! \u2022 Why did the Ankylosaur die with its belly up? \u2022 New to Anchor? Welcome to the Science Rundown! \ud83d\udd2d\ud83d\udd2c
Sep 21, 201704:02
Snow leopards, love, sharpies!

Snow leopards, love, sharpies!

Snow Leopards are no longer endangered! \u2022 Science proves love is indeed blind! \u2022 Permanent markers are not-so-permanent! \u2022 Science Trivia! \ud83d\udcd3\ud83d\udd2c
Sep 14, 201703:29
Brazil, Crocs, Height/Health

Brazil, Crocs, Height/Health

Science Rundown for 09/06! \u2022 People hunted sloths in Brazil 20,000 years ago! \u2022 A hormone is changing the sex of Crocs in Costa Rica! \u2022 Science Trivia! \ud83d\udcd3\ud83d\udd2c \u2022 New to Anchor? Welcome to the Science Ru...
Sep 07, 201707:43
High Fat Diet, Exploding Star

High Fat Diet, Exploding Star

Science Rundown for 09/01! \u2022 High fat diets may not be as bad as we thought! \u2022 Star that exploded 580 years ago has been spotted! \u2022 New to Anchor? Welcome to the Science Rundown! \ud83d\udd2d\ud83d\udd2c
Sep 02, 201703:48
Space & Protein, CAR-T, Trivia

Space & Protein, CAR-T, Trivia

Science Rundown for 08/31! \u2022 Spaceflight affects proteins in the body! \ud83d\ude80 \u2022 CAR-T immunotherapy approved by the FDA! \ud83d\udc89 \u2022 Science Trivia! \ud83d\udcd3\ud83d\udd2d \u2022 More Science, Later! \u2022 New to Anchor? Welcome to the Sci...
Sep 01, 201704:07
Diamonds, Moths & Harvey!

Diamonds, Moths & Harvey!

Science Rundown for 08/30! \u2022 Neptune & Uranus are a girl's favorite planets! \ud83d\udc8e\ud83d\udc8e \u2022 Female moths may help understand notions of beauty. \u2022 Wellness Wednesday: Health & Harvey \u2022 More Science, Later! \u2022...
Aug 31, 201705:19
The Flu, Dolphins, Egypt

The Flu, Dolphins, Egypt

Science Rundown! \ud83d\udd2c\ud83d\udd2d \u2022 Genetic signals can predict the flu vaccine's effectiveness. \u2022 'Strange Face' Dolphin lacked teeth. \ud83d\udc2c \u2022 2,000 year-old Roman tombs found in Egypt. \u2022 More Science, Later!
Aug 29, 201703:35
Smart labels, antennas, horses

Smart labels, antennas, horses

Science Rundown for 08/23! \u2022 Smart labels can detect spoiled food & contaminated products. \u2022 NextGen Antennas could be worn or implanted. \u2022 Biomechanics explain why horses have only one toe. \u2022 Stay...
Aug 24, 201705:27
Mars, 3-D Bioprinting, Zebra🐠

Mars, 3-D Bioprinting, Zebra🐠

Science Rundown for 08/22! \ud83d\udd2c\ud83d\udd2d \u2022 New simulations may explain snowstorms on Mars. \u2022 New 3-D Bioprinting Method Developed. \u2022 Zebrafish may help personalize cancer treatment. \u2022 Science Trivia! \ud83d\udcf2 \u2022 More...
Aug 23, 201705:54
Eclipse, fat & fit, larvaceans

Eclipse, fat & fit, larvaceans

Science Rundown for 08/21! \u2022 Eclipse studies are far-reaching! \u2022 'Fat but Fit' myth debunked! \u2022 Larvaceans help digest microplastics and pull them down to sea floor. \u2022 More Science, Later!
Aug 22, 201704:19
All things Eclipse!

All things Eclipse!

Science Rundown for 08/20! \u2022 Eclipse Basics (4 weeks ago) \u2022 Did eclipse travel predictions hold true? \u2022 Use your smartphone to be a citizen scientist! \u2022 Eclipse Live Streaming! \u2022 How to Protect Yo...
Aug 21, 201714:13
Zika, Spiders, and Itch!

Zika, Spiders, and Itch!

Science Rundown for 08/17! \u2022 What ever happened to Zika Virus? \u2022 Australian Trapdoor Spiders were Castaways from Africa! \u2022 Scientists get closer to finding the 'itch you can't scratch.' \u2022 Science T...
Aug 18, 201703:53
Marijuana, Chronic Pain, Lyme

Marijuana, Chronic Pain, Lyme

Science Rundown for 08/16! \u2022 Marijuana and the Treatment of Chronic Pain & PTSD \u2022 New testing method for Lyme Disease. \u2022 Eclipse sunglasses are running out! \u2022 More Science & Trivia, tomorrow!
Aug 17, 201704:24
Call-ins and Science Trivia

Call-ins and Science Trivia

Trivia Update: Still No Winner! \ud83d\ude31 \u2022 Your stories are great! \u2022 Congrats, SeekingPlumb! \ud83c\udfc6\ud83d\udcaf \u2022 Penumbra? \u2022 Keep the call-ins coming! \ud83d\udcf1 \u2022 Thx for reminding me of our upcoming Moon Shadow
Aug 17, 201702:26
Eclipse, Ice, and Arthritis

Eclipse, Ice, and Arthritis

Science Rundown for 08/15! \ud83d\udd2c\ud83d\udd2d \u2022 Scientists will study Mercury during the solar eclipse. \u2022 Knee Arthritis has doubled since 1940! \ud83c\udfc3\u200d\u2640\ufe0f \u2022 2.7 million-year-old ice found in Antarctica! \u2022 Science Trivia!...
Aug 15, 201704:50
Purple Earth Theory

Purple Earth Theory

Science Rundown for 08/07! \ud83d\udd2d\ud83d\udd2c \u2022 Throw out your dirty kitchen sponge! \u2022 Ancient Earth: A Purple Planet? \u2022 Rain in the Amazon can be made by its trees! \u2022 More Science, Later!
Aug 08, 201704:04
Planetary Protection Officer

Planetary Protection Officer

Science Rundown for 08/04! \u2022 HELP WANTED: Planetary Protection Officer \u2022 Gulls are pain in the butt for seals, literally! \u2022 PPO Cape
Aug 05, 201703:12
Vehicular Heat Stroke

Vehicular Heat Stroke

Science Rundown for 08/03! \u2022 Hyperloop One: Passenger pod passes test! \u2022 Eclipse Apps: Become a Citizen Scientist \u2022 Science Trivia!! \u2022 Interview with Jan Null, Vehicular Heatstroke Expert \u2022 Jan Nul...
Aug 04, 201711:57
Nation's Opioid Crisis

Nation's Opioid Crisis

Nation's Opioid Crisis \u2022 Do elderly chimps develop Alzheimer's? \u2022 Science Trivia! \ud83d\udd2c\ud83d\udd2d\ud83d\udcf2 \u2022 More Science, Later!
Aug 02, 201702:49
It's all about the DNA.

It's all about the DNA.

Science Rundown for 07/31! \u2022 DNA shows Lebanese people are descendants of Canaanites! \u2022 Low sperm count among Western men signals public health concerns. \u2022 Man-made DNA on the Horizon? \u2022 More Scien...
Aug 01, 201704:12
Possible exomoon discovery.

Possible exomoon discovery.

Science Rundown for 07/28! \u2022 Slug aids scientists in developing better surgical adhesive. \u2022 Atmospheric balloons will livestream eclipse! \u2022 Exomoon may have been discovered! \u2022 Stay tuned for 60 sec...
Jul 29, 201703:52
CTE & Football Players

CTE & Football Players

Most football players who donated their brains had traumatic brain injury \u2022 Science Rundown 07/26! \u2022 Wellness Wednesday: Beating Prediabetes \u2022 An unlikely hero in HIV treatment: \ud83d\udc2e \u2022 More science an...
Jul 26, 201704:30
So Far, 2017 2nd hottest year!

So Far, 2017 2nd hottest year!

2017 is set to be 2nd hottest year on record, Calls to poison control centers reg. supplements up 50%, Man strums guitar while undergoing brain surgery.
Jul 25, 201707:11
Running Mechanics

Running Mechanics

More Science, coming up! • Usain Bolt, a T-Rex, and I walk into a bar! • Why Run? • Something Strange in Usain Bolt's Stride • T. rex couldn't run, but could speedwalk • Bye for now, more science later.
Jul 21, 201704:49
Sun Safety

Sun Safety

Science 🔬 Rundown! • ☀️ Sun Safety Tips ☀️ • 7 Tips for Choosing a Good Sunscreen! • More News, Later! 🔬💊
Jul 21, 201703:21
Episode One

Episode One

Welcome to Health Rundown! • Trump's latest idea: repeal now, replace later. • 3 new cases of plague reported in New Mexico. • Biohacking. • Ice cold showers bring Superpowers? • Thank you for listening!
Jun 30, 201706:01