Rocket Records, Deep-Sea Discoveries & Wheat Whiz Wins! (10.6.26)
Summary
Host Katie covers a speedy SpaceX Dragon capsule record and China's AI research trends. The show also highlights a new museum plaque for Mars scientist Colin Pillinger and the discovery of 57 new deep-sea species off Argentina. Additionally, listeners learn about Michael Jordan's $10 million donation to UNC and a major farming prize awarded to a wheat geneticist.
Topics discussed
Intro and National Noodle Day
SpaceX Dragon sets speed record to ISS
China's AI researcher recruitment study
Bristol honors Mars scientist Colin Pillinger
Quiz: Beagle 2 probe question
Quiz answer and history of first talkie
Jazz singer Al Jolson and silent movies
57 new deep-sea species found off Argentina
Michael Jordan donates $10M to UNC
UC Davis scientist wins World Agriculture Prize
Quiz: Michael Jordan donation amount
Quiz answer and discussion prompt
School shout-out and vocab word 'luminous'
Random fact and Godzilla joke
Recap of today's stories and outro
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