A chemical found in fish could help reinvent your sunscreen
Summary
Hosts Regina Barber and Emily Kwong welcome Sasha Pfeiffer to discuss three science stories. They cover a study using E. coli to produce gadisol, a potential new sunscreen ingredient from marine life. Next, they explore research linking weekly artistic engagement to slower biological aging. Finally, they highlight a student’s discovery of hickory as a sustainable, affordable alternative to rosewood for marimbas.
Topics discussed
Intro: Tiny Desk Tour, hosts, and episode overview
Sponsor: Edward Jones financial advice
New sunscreen ingredient gadisol from marine life
Arts engagement may slow biological aging
Sustainable wood alternatives for marimbas
Outro, credits, and NPR app promotion
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