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Recorded on Nov. 20, 2020Cool STEM News:Terraform Mars: Elon Musk says a Mars city of 'glass domes' comes first | Inverse (02:04)Apple's move to M1 chips will save $2.5B this year – IBM exec | 9to5 mac (09:29)The Mass Extinction That Ended The Triassic May Have Happened Later Than We Thought | Science Alert (13:28)The Plan to Turn Scrapped Rockets Into Space Stations | Wired (17:05)Meet the BL6, Bud Light’s Game Console | PCMag (22:11)Not Cool News:AI is wrestling with a replication crisis | MIT Tech Review (26:03)Cool Product:Electrical engineer creates GPS-powered smart sunglasses | MobileSyrup (32:37)--more--Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Review The Podcast: thatscoolnews.com/reviewJoin the Community: thatscoolnews.com/communityInstagram: @ThatsCoolNewsEmail for the giveaway: adam@thatscoolnews.comListen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/newsAnd check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviewsRecording Equipment:Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast. I should note, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Microphone: RE320Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone StandShock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount 

Hey cool listeners! We are back with another interview, and this time I am joined by Stephanie Ryan, the author of Let’s Learn about Chemistry. This book "makes it easy to introduce children to the basic fundamentals that form the foundation of chemistry — no science degree required. If you’ve ever wanted to start young readers off on a lifelong love of STEM, Let’s Learn About Chemistry is a great first step." Stephanie and I discuss a variety of things in this episode of the podcast. First, what does writing a children's book even entail? I learned that there is something called a developmental editor who is crucial to this process. Stephaine will explain in this episode what the role is for this specific editor. Second, how important it is for parents to be involved in their child's learning process and how her book may get not just get the kid interested in science. We discuss how science class is taught as a subject that just lists off facts but never talks about the process of figuring out the "how" and "why". Stephanie thinks that that way of teaching science is changing, and more kids are learning the importance behind what they are learning.  Finally, we discuss what Stephanie does on a day to day basis as an education consultant. She explains the critical thinking required to develop "phenomenons" that teachers/schools can utilize to better teach their students about science.  Find out more about Stephanie and her book from her website: www.letslearnaboutscience.com/Interested in purchasing Let's Learn About Chemistry:ITASCA books (Use to support a small business)Amazon (FYI, This link is Stephanie's Amazon affiliate link) --more--Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Review The Podcast: thatscoolnews.com/reviewJoin the Community: thatscoolnews.com/communityInstagram: @ThatsCoolNewsEmail for the giveaway: adam@thatscoolnews.comListen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/newsAnd check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviewsRecording Equipment:Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast. I should note, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.Microphone: RE320Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone StandShock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount

Recorded on Nov. 6th 2020Cool STEM News:Scientists Say This New Rice-Cooking Hack Removes Arsenic But Keeps The Nutrients | Science Alert (02:05)Apple added a secret button to your iPhone, and you may not have even noticed | The Verge (06:30)Daycares in Finland Built a 'Forest Floor', And It Changed Children's Immune Systems | Science Alert (09:52)NASA confirms there is water on the moon that astronauts could use | New Scientist (13:42)GPS and water don't mix. So scientists have found a new way to navigate under the sea | ZDNet (19:43)'This is revolutionary’: new online bookshop unites indies to rival Amazon | The Guardian (23:59)--more--Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Review The Podcast: thatscoolnews.com/reviewJoin the Community: thatscoolnews.com/communityInstagram: @ThatsCoolNewsEmail for giveaway: adam@thatscoolnews.comListen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/newsAnd check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviewsRecording Equipment:Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast, I should note, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Microphone: RE320Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone StandShock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount

Hey cool listeners! We are back with another interview, and this time I am joined by Niba from Notes By Niba. She is building a brand (YouTube & Instagram) that centers around creating & sharing notes related to plant science in cosmetics and skincare.  We talk about her background, and what led her down the road of Science Communications. What exactly is Science Communications? Niba answers that with the basic understanding that it is at its core good storytelling. This leads her into discussing her start with Instagram and YouTube video, which transitions to an insightful message about creating things that give you energy and not follow what other people are doing just because it seems like the thing to do.  We get into what led her to Plant Biology, why she loves it and did she always have this love towards plants or did it grow with time. Niba dropped plenty of plant knowledge on me that blew my mind. You'll have to listen to the episode to find out what that was.  I enjoyed this conversation, and there is so much more that we get into The important role of mentors, new perspectives in science, genetic engineering just to name a few. I think you will enjoy this episode!Notes By Niba Links:Website: https://www.notesbyniba.orgInstagram: @NotesByNibaYouTube: NotesByNiba--more--Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Review The Podcast: thatscoolnews.com/reviewJoin the Community: thatscoolnews.com/communityInstagram: @ThatsCoolNewsEmail for giveaway: adam@thatscoolnews.comListen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/newsAnd check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviewsRecording Equipment:Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast, I should note, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Microphone: RE320Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone StandShock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount

Recorded on Oct. 23rd 2020That's Cool:Augmented Reality Is Coming -- to Your Car's Windshield | Digital Trends (1:53)Multiple sclerosis and the microbiome: Study suggests complex relationship | New Atlas (7:57)Excess lipids in nerve cells may trigger Parkinson's disease | Medical News Today (12:55)Forget 5G: MagSafe could be the biggest reason to buy an iPhone 12 | The Verge (16:37)First NASA Osiris-Rex images show incredible touchdown on asteroid Bennu | CNET (19:52)Scientists investigate what percentage of math ability is genetic | Inverse (23:24)--more--Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Rate The Podcast: thatscoolnews.com/reviewJoin the Community: thatscoolnews.com/communityInstagram: @ThatsCoolNewsEmail for giveaway: adam@thatscoolnews.comListen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/newsAnd check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviewsRecording Equipment:Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast, I should note, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Microphone: RE320Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone StandShock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount

Recorded on Oct. 16th 2020That's Cool News:Apple imagines a foldable iPhone with a ‘self-healing’ display - The Verge (2:15)2 CHEMICALS MAY SHAPE HUMAN PERCEPTION MORE THAN PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT — STUDY - Inverse (5:40)NASA Just Sent a New $23 Million Space Toilet to the International Space Station - Smithsonian (11:20)Scientists make an astonishing discovery about how men develop - Inverse (14:41)NASA Shows Off Transforming Rover for Exploring Steep Cliffs on Mars - Futurism (18:42)New evidence links age-related cognitive decline & the gut microbiome - New Atlas (21:52)Not Cool News: Twitter & Facebook censorship Thoughts (28:10)--more--Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Rate The Podcast: thatscoolnews.com/reviewJoin the Community: thatscoolnews.com/communityInstagram: @ThatsCoolNewsEmail for giveaway: adam@thatscoolnews.comListen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/newsAnd check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviewsRecording Equipment:Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast, I should note, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Microphone: RE320Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone StandShock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount

Hey to all you cool listeners! In this episode, I bring to you Rebecca Fitch, aka Bexy, a YouTuber who is using her channel to educate viewers about the world of Physics. Her whole goal is to take Physics and STEM learning topics that some would find daunting and explain them in a way that is easy to digest and understand.  This hour-long conversation started with getting to know Bexy and understanding how she ended up majoring in physics. She has an incredible story explaining how she switched from a business track to physics. She put in a lot of hard work to make that switch even work, and I think most people would have given up if put in that position. This transitions into more learning/teaching topics: the teaching environment nowadays, the daunting nature of majoring in STEM, learning about the schooling system across the pond, etc. We then discuss what Bexy does in the industry. She is a System Engineer Consultant, and she explains what is system engineering, and what does it entail for someone with a Physics degree. Additionally, because I can't help it, I asked about what type of projects she has consulted on, and what were her favorites. That lead to us discussing her over year-long work on a Nuclear Fusion Reactor! Wow!We discussed so much more during this chat, and I am looking forward to everyone listening to the episode because you'll get a lot of value out of it. Find Bexy here:Instagram: @ScienceWithBexy YouTube Channel: Science With Bexy--more--Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Rate The Podcast: thatscoolnews.com/reviewJoin the Community: thatscoolnews.com/communityInstagram: @ThatsCoolNewsEmail for giveaway: adam@thatscoolnews.com or thatscoolnews@gmail.comListen to the news episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/newsAnd check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviewsRecording Equipment:Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast, I should note, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Microphone: RE320Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone StandShock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount

Recorded on October 3rd 2020That’s Cool:Metal wires of carbon complete toolbox for carbon-based computers - News Berkley (1:38)NASA lays out $28 billion plan to return astronauts to the moon in 2024 - SpaceFlight Now (7:38)Water on Mars: discovery of three buried lakes intrigues scientists - Nature.com (14:38)ZeroAvia Completes Test Flight Of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Passenger Airplane - cleantechnica.com (19:01)CHEOPS mission discovers one of the most extreme planets ever - Inverse (23:57)Two molecular handshakes for hearing - News OSU (30:42)Not Cool:Irish Court Says Subway Bread Is Too Sugary to Be Called 'Bread' - FoodandWine.com (38:21)Cool Product:New Exosuit Against Muscle Fatigue is Set to Change Work Habits - Interesting Engineering (41:04)--more--Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Rate The Podcast: thatscoolnews.com/reviewJoin The Cool Community: thatscoolnews.com/communityInstagram: @ThatsCoolNewsListen to the news episodes (Every Monday) by going to thatscoolnews.com/newsAnd check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviewsRecording Equipment:Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast, I should note, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Microphone: RE320Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone StandShock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount

Recorded on September 27, 2020That’s Cool: Air Force New Fighter Jet: Secret 6th Generation Fighter Details (1:39)Pandemic accelerated cord cutting, making 2020 the worst-ever year for pay TV (5:52)Microsoft purchases Bethesda Softworks in industry-changing acquisition (8:14)NASA Makes Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough: State of Nuclear Fusion (10:33)3-D Printing inside the Body Could Patch Stomach Ulcers (15:28)Scientists devise 'Trojan horse' approach to kill cancer cells without using drugs (19:50)That’s Not Cool:Feds charge 6 people with bribing Amazon employees to gain edge on marketplace (26:02)Cool Product:Tesla announces "tabless" battery cells that will improve range of its electric cars (28:38)--more--Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Rate The Podcast: thatscoolnews.com/reviewJoin The Cool Community: thatscoolnews.com/communityInstagram: @ThatsCoolNewsListen to the news episodes (Every Monday) by going to thatscoolnews.com/newsAnd check out Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviewsRecording Equipment:Below is the equipment I use to record the podcast, I should note, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Microphone: RE320Audio Interface: Scarlett 2i2Mic Stand: NEEWER Adjustable Microphone StandShock Mount: Koolertron Universal Shock Mount

Recorded on Sept 20th 2020That’s Cool:Life on Venus? Breakthrough Initiatives funds study of possible biosignature detectionBoston Dynamics CEO talks profitability and the company’s next robotsGene-edited "super dad" animals could help solve world hunger — studyResearchers ready world-first vision restoration device for human clinical trialsThese 120,000-year-old footprints offer early evidence for humans in ArabiaThat’s Not CoolTeen 'Blasts Away' Parts of Retina by Staring Into a Pet's Laser PointerCool Product:A Flat Fisheye Camera Lens - Engineering Development | IE--more--Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Rate The Podcast: thatscoolnews.com/reviewInstagram: @ThatsCoolNewsListen to the news episodes (Every Monday) by going to thatscoolnews.com/newsAnd check out other Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviews

Recorded Sept. 13th 2020That’s Cool:First 'plug and play' brain prosthesis demoed in paralyzed personResearchers develop molecule to store solar energyNASA's New “Metallic Glass” Gears Can Withstand Impact, Freezing Temperatures During Lunar MissionsTo survive frigid nights, hummingbirds cool themselves to record-low temperaturesGenetically Engineered Beefcake Mice Retain Their Muscle Mass in SpaceThat’s Not Cool:High Blood Pressure And Diabetes Could Alter Brain Structure, Slowing Down CognitionCool Product:Engineers Have Figured Out How to Make Interactive Paper--more--Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Rate The Podcast: thatscoolnews.com/reviewInstagram: @ThatsCoolNewsListen to the news episodes (Every Monday) by going to thatscoolnews.com/newsAnd check out other Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviews

This episode I sit down with one of the engineers behind the development of Osprey a "A mmWave Approach to Tire Wear Sensing", Akarsh Prabhakara. He is a Ph.D. student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His research interests broadly lie in wireless systems. What is Osprey?Here is a brief description from Akarsh's website (linked below), "Tire wear affects safety and performance of automobiles. Past solutions are either inaccurate, requires sensors embedded in tires or are prone to road debris. Osprey proposes a sensor system design based on automotive mmWave radars and designs algorithms to measure tire wear while overcoming challenges related to road debris. In addition, the principles used also open up solutions for detecting and localizing harmful metallic foreign objects in the tire."What can you expect from the Interview?Sit back and learn from Akarsh. He is filled with knowledge about mmWave sensing and I felt like I was taking a master class in it. He will provide you with the design & practical reasons why he & his team went with mmWave Sensing. Additionally, what is next in the mmWave sensing field. Finally, we touch on a more personal note, as to what he likes to do in his free time when he is not researching and developing. It was a great interview and I'm sure everyone will get value out of this episode. Akarsh Recommended Links:His web page: https://akarsh-prabhakara.github.io/projects/osprey/Wireless Sensing and Embedded Systems Lab: https://wise.ece.cmu.edu/Laboratory for Emerging Wireless Technologies: https://www.witechlab.com/ --more--Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Rate The Podcast: thatscoolnews.com/reviewInstagram: @ThatsCoolNewsListen to the news episodes (Every Monday) by going to thatscoolnews.com/newsAnd check out other Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviews 

That’s Cool:Elon Musk: SpaceX starting on 'Super Heavy' booster for Starship rocket bound for MarsAmazon wins FAA approval for Prime Air drone delivery fleetNuScale’s small nuclear reactor is first to get US safety approvalVenom from honeybees found to kill aggressive breast cancer cellsIndustrial waste can turn planet-warming carbon dioxide into stoneThat’s Not Cool:Researchers discover a specific brain circuit damaged by social isolation during childhood: Study in mice shows long-lasting effects and points the way to potential treatmentsCool Product:New Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Uses Augmented Reality to Race Inside Your Home—-more—-Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Rate The Podcast: thatscoolnews.com/reviewInstagram: @ThatsCoolNewsListen to more news episodes (Every Monday) by going to thatscoolnews.com/newsAnd check out the Interview episodes by going to thatscoolnews.com/interviews

Recorded on Aug. 30th 2020That’s Cool:Artificial Photosynthesis Advance: Standalone Device Converts Sunlight, CO2 and Water Into Clean Fuel - How a designer used AI and Photoshop to bring ancient Roman emperors back to lifeIt's Official: Africa Has Just Been Declared Free of Wild PoliovirusSelf-powered wildfire detector could help prevent deadly blazesResearchers at University College London Set a New World Record for Fastest InternetJapan's 'flying car' gets off ground, with a person aboardA Ball of Bacteria Survived for 3 Years ... in Space!Updates:Created a Facebook Group account that I would love people to join. Want to build community, and I want people to provide me with cool Science & Tech news that is going on in your world that I could have missed. Join community by going to: ThatsCoolNews.com/communityNew Email to reach me for any cool news I missed or feedback on the show: adam@thatscoolnews.com----more----Follow/Support The Podcast:Website: thatscoolnews.com/Instagram: @ThatsCoolNewsFacebook: That's Cool News GroupTwitter: @Thats_Cool_News  

Recorded on Aug 23, 2020That’s Cool:Google Maps is getting a lot more detailNASA Is Tracking a Vast, Growing Anomaly in Earth's Magnetic FieldPentagon announces UFO task forceThis 'Anti-Solar Panel' Could One Day Produce Energy Even at NightTransparent solar panels for windows hit record 8% efficiencyScientists slow and steer light with resonant nanoantennasThat’s Not Cool:AI Claims "Flawless Victory" Going Undefeated In Digital Dogfight With Human Fighter Pilot----more----Follow/Support The Podcast:Instagram: @ThatsCoolNewsFacebook: That's Cool News GroupTwitter: @Thats_Cool_NewsWebsite: thatscoolnews.podbean.com/

Recorded on Aug. 16, 2020That’s CoolEurope's largest 3D-printer just made its first two-story houseMichigan Seeking to Develop a 40-Mile Autonomous Roadway of the FutureNanotechnology Turns House Bricks Into Batteries Paving Way to Becoming Literal Powerhouses in the FutureYour hair can crack steel when it hits the right spotAstronomers spy a Milky Way–like galaxy in very early universe SpaceX Starlink speeds revealed as beta users get downloads of 11 to 60MbpsCool ProductThis odor eliminator uses NASA-inspired technology 

Recorded on Aug. 12, 2020That’s Cool:Experimental DragRacer satellites will test 'Terminator Tape' for space junk cleanup this fallSpaceX reveals plans for a Texas spaceport resort in new job adMars map with water: incredible terraforming image shows Elon Musk's dreamPainted Eyes on Cattle Butts Protect Them From Lions, Per StudyGoogle is turning Android Phones into seismometersKids Need to Spend Time Alone Outdoors to Really Bond With Nature, Study FindsThat’s Not cool:‘Its body looked like a warzone.’ Air pollution could kill off critical honey bees in India----more----Follow/Support The Podcast:Instagram: @ThatsCoolNewsFacebook: ThatsCoolNews1Twitter: @Thats_Cool_NewsWebsite: thatscoolnews.podbean.com/

Recorded on Aug. 9th 2020That’s Cool:SpaceX's Starship SN5 prototype soars on 1st test flight! 'Mars is looking real,' Elon Musk saysSome spiders may spin poisonous webs laced with neurotoxinsWe Carry DNA From a Mysterious Species, Science FindsRadar Can Be Used to Detect Tire Wear and Tear, Nail PuncturesHumans Have Been Making Poison Arrows For Over 70,000 Years, Study FindsJohn Wick 5 confirmed by Lionsgate - CNETThat’s Not Cool:US Government Contractor Embedded Software in Apps to Track PhonesCool Product:UV light and the coronavirus: Big A** Fans might have a solution----more----Follow/Support The Podcast:Instagram: @ThatsCoolNewsFacebook: ThatsCoolNews1Twitter: @Thats_Cool_NewsWebsite: thatscoolnews.podbean.com/

Soon to be Dr. Lee Agostini, who is obtaining a doctorate in Oncology,  joins the podcast to discuss the complex issue that is solving cancer, why he is excited about the future of immunotherapy, how he was able to transition to an Industry role as a Life Science Consultant, how he is teaching other students his ways of networking, in the industry, utilizing LinkedIn and even more!  Connect with Lee: - LinkedIn:  Lee Agostini  - Instagram:  @lee_the_scientist Lee's Blog/Instagram Recommendations: - @rickyrick.phd - @silli_scientist - sciencebasedmedicine.org----more----That's Cool News Links:Instagram: @ThatsCoolNewsFacebook: ThatsCoolNews1Twitter: @Thats_Cool_News

Recorded: Aug. 2nd 2020 That’s Cool:Fusion Has an Efficiency Problem. This Science May Solve It.Scientists Start Assembling The World's Largest Nuclear Fusion ExperimentAirbus' self-flying plane just completed successful taxi, take-off, and landing tests, opening the door for fully autonomous flightSelf-replicating Chernobyl mold could protect the ISS from space radiationSpotify Premium users can now host a listening party with up to five friends — even if they live far awayMicrosoft used hydrogen fuel cells to power a data center for two days straightResearch Brief: ‘Fool’s gold’ may be valuable after allThat’s Not Cool:MIT Dream Research Interacts Directly With an Individual’s Dreaming Brain and Manipulates the ContentCool Product:Buildots raises $16M to bring computer vision to construction management----more----Follow/Support The Podcast:Instagram: @ThatsCoolNewsFacebook: ThatsCoolNews1Twitter: @Thats_Cool_NewsWebsite: thatscoolnews.podbean.com/