STEM News You Can Use

Can AI Out-Diagnose Doctors?

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:44:49 -0800

Can chat GPT out perform doctors? A recent study has found chat GPT to outperform doctors when both are tasked with analyzing medical histories to diagnose illnesses.

The Importance of Sleep for Memory

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:49:54 -0700

Want to improve your memory? You should probably sleep more!

Sleeping helps strengthen memories you’ve formed throughout the day. It also helps to link new memories to earlier ones.

Energy Dome is Storing Renewable Energy

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:24:12 -0700

The startup Energy Dome has developed a method for storing renewable energy. The storage process involves using solar power to compress carbon dioxide into a during the day, and then allowing the liquid to expand back into a gas, which drives wind turbines at night.

Problems With Microplastics and How To Prevent Them

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 08:51:14 -0700

Microplastics have been found in many peoples bloodstream, and have been correlated to increased health risks. To prevent consuming microplastics, researchers suggest simply boiling and filtering water.

The CDC Has Announced Shortened COVID Isolation Guidelines

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:06:01 -0800

The CDC has announced that the recommended isolation period after testing positive for COVID-19 has shortened from 5 days to 24 hours.

Social Media is Working to Limit AI Generated Election Misinformation

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:29:09 -0800

AI and Social Media companies are signing an agreement promising to identify and eliminate falsified election information from AI sources.

A Space Umbrella to Slow Global Warming

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:19:18 -0800

Scientists are exploring the idea of building a massive sunshade floating in space to limit the Sun's rays on Earth and global warming.

States are Cracking Down on Social Media

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:23:25 -0800

New York and Florida are taking action to protect teens from the potential harms of social media. New York City has declared social media as a public health hazard, due to its negative effects on youth mental health. Florida’s house has passed a bill that would ban children under 16 from social media.

The US's First Approval of Mass Pharma Imports

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:38:41 -0800

For the first time, a US state is allowed to import medicines from Canadian manufacturers at the mass scale.

Neuralink's Brain Chips

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:45:18 -0800

Elon Musk's company neuralink is working to improve their new brain chip.

Staying Warm With Sustainable Heating This Winter

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:13:40 -0800

This winter, there are a number of innovations in heating technologies that keep households warm in an eco friendly way. The firm "Heata" is helping companies install their computer servers near households hot water tanks to take advantage of heat that's already being produced. Geothermal heat pumps take advantage of the warmth in the ground, and are another way to heat sustainably.

The Future of Sustainable Plane Fuel

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:01:38 -0800

Virgin Atlantic Airlines sent a plane powered by sustainable aviation fuel across the Atlantic Ocean. However, the use of sustainable biofuel may not be feasible for the entire aviation industry.

News You Can Use: Going Green This Holiday Season

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:44:49 -0800

In the US, the holiday season creates significantly more waste than any other time of the year. Listen in for tips about how to reduce your waste as we approach this December!

Welcome To STEM News You Can Use!

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:35:31 -0800

Welcome to STEM News You Can Use! Stay tuned for important, accurate and consumable STEM content!

Why You Should Be More Conscious About Your Salt Intake

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:31:59 -0800

A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association has shown how limiting ones salt intake can decrease blood pressure.

Futurehouse is Working On an AI Scientist

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 19:25:21 -0800

The nonprofit Future House is working on developing a generative AI with scientist-like capabilities.

What's Up in the November Night Sky?

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:37:23 -0800

This November, the night sky will be filled with meteor showers, planets and a full moon!

News You Can Use: How To Combat Greenwashing

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 08:33:36 -0700

Greenwashing is a practice where firms falsely advertise sustainability. How can you spot it, and you do you know if a product is actually green?

What's New With Chat GPT?

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 08:18:02 -0700

Chat GPT has undergone some new updates, and it can now talk, and respond to images.

Composting: Why and How

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:44:53 -0700

Welcome to Season 4 of STEM news. This episode discusses the importance of composting, and a few tips to get started.

5/30/23: Science Backs Up the Negative Impacts of Social Media

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 13:47:00 -0700

A new report from the US surgeon general states that there isn’t enough evidence to determine whether social media is “sufficiently safe” for children and teenagers. Internationally, France is banning short domestic flights to limit carbon emissions. Turning now to our oceans, another solution to help prevent climate change is actually growing in the water.

5/8/23: It's official. The pandemic is no longer an emergency.

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 09 May 2023 09:14:27 -0700

The world health organization has stated that global health emergency. In the US, environmental groups are suing over SpaceX over the rubble from their last rocket launch found in a nearby wildlife refugee. Locally, a neighborhood in the San Juan island’s water supply has been contaminated by highly toxic and dangerous chemicals.

5/1/23: What's up with "Forever Plastics?"

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 02 May 2023 09:24:20 -0700

What are forever plastics, why are they a problem, and can we destroy them? How can buses play a role in carbon emissions? Finally, how does the nature app "Seek" work?

4/24/23: What's Going On to Help Our Climate, and How Can You Help?

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 09:07:03 -0700

April is Earth Month, so this weeks STEM news is climate focused! At UCLA, researchers are working on "SeaChange," a technology to decarbonize our climate. In Brazil, Alessandra Korap has won the Goldman Environment Prize for her efforts to protect the Amazon Rainforest. Finally, how can you help our environment? Here are 4 tips for you to sustainably use technology.

4/17/23: Will The Largest Rocket Ever Launch This Week?

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:19:20 -0700

SpaceX plans to launch the largest rocket ever built. Extravagant water use by those who can afford it a big factor that contributes to the water crisis. How are global warming and baseball correlated?

4/3/23: Is AI Advancing Too Fast?

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:14:47 -0700

Tech moguls call for a pause on AI development. The demand for Tesla's rose 36% last quarter. Orca whales are visiting the San Juan Island's less often.

3/28/23: Washington's Carbon Credit Plans

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 23:37:47 -0700

Washington has $300 million to reinvest into the climate because of their carbon credit program. In space news, volcanic activity has been discovered on Venus and the first 3d printed rocket has failed.

3/20/23: Our Climate Crisis is Worse Than Expected

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 23:34:57 -0700

Microsoft is introducing a new AI software. The UN's report says that the climate crisis is more dire than previously expected. The White House has invited the "Ted Lasso" cast to talk about mental health.

3/13/23: An Astroid MIGHT Hit Earth

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:39:47 -0700

NASA has found an astroid that has a 0.18% chance of hitting Earth. The "spring forward" time change may be linked to a variety of health issues. There are 2.4 million metric tons of plastic in our waterways.

3/6/23: Geothermal Energy + the DOE

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:37:31 -0700

The department of energy is offering upward of 70 million dollars to geothermal energy projects. The United Nations has agreed on a treaty to protect biodiversity in the seas. The European Space Agency wants to give the moon its own timezone.

2/27/23: Why should the auto industry downsize?

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 09:17:40 -0800

The International Energy Agency has suggested that the auto industry downsize. An original iPhone has sold for more than $60,000. The FDA has eliminated animal testing as a requirement.

2/13/23: Is chocolate a health food?

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 12:58:57 -0800

Is chocolate a health food? Yes, but probably not the types you're eating. Google's new chatbot has made a costly error. What's in Greta Thunberg's new book?

2/6/23: Jupiter has even more moons!

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Sun, 26 Feb 2023 12:58:44 -0800

Astronomers have discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter. What's next in the story of the suspected China spy balloon? Why are people different from their siblings?

1/23/23: The secret to happiness is...

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:39:16 -0800

A new study highlights the secret to happiness. What new features has instagram added? Also, a few tips for studying this finals week.

1/9/23: Seattle Schools Sue Social Media

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:37:08 -0800

Seattle public schools sues popular social media sites for their negative effects on their students mental health. Covid is on the rise as RSV and flu infections fall. Why is everyone talking about fusion?

12/12/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:49:39 -0800

NASA's Orion space capsule successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals’ have contaminated the drinking-water wells in some areas of Pierce County Washington. Google has released its annual “Year in Search” report... what's on it?

12/4/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:47:57 -0800

Washing in cold water can significantly lower your energy footprint. In Churchill, Canada, half the residents are polar bears. What new light is in our sky?

11/28/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:33:50 -0800

A rocket carrying 3 astronauts to finish building China’s space station is blasting off today, amid an intensifying space race with the US. Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, located in Honolulu Hawaii has started to erupt for the first time in nearly four decades. The Seattle area’s first snowfall of the season is expected this week.

11/21/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:32:26 -0800

As of the 15th of November, the world population hit 8 billion, and combined with rapid scientific increases around the world, scientists are coming up with terms to describe the vastness of their data.BA.5, or omicron, was the prevailing COVID this summer. Coming into winter, its descendant BQ 1 is now the dominant COVID variant. Nasa's Artemis spacecraft has arrived at the Moon.

11/14/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:27:16 -0800

A research team in Oregon State University is working on developing a rechargeable battery that could reduce the need for mining for minerals such as nickel, cobalt and lithium. Researchers around the country have been experimenting with using AI to stop traffic jams from happening. Opioid prescriptions guidelines have tightened.

11/7/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 22:25:39 -0800

The last lunar eclipse for three years is upcoming. Climate activists block private jets at Amsterdam airport drawing attention to the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Canadian researchers have found a solution to ice problems in the winter from the Gentoo penguin.

10/25/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:51:06 -0700

NASA has confirmed that they’ve successfully altered the path of an asteroid, recent studies published in the British journal of sports medicine highlight how combining strength training and aerobic exercise is most effective in receiving overall mortality rates, and why it's not advisable to bag your leaves.

10/18/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:51:03 -0700

Wildfire smoke in the western US is reversing air quality gains from the past 2 decades. Hearing aids are now available over the counter. Pfizer’s new bivalent omicron booster is producing a strong immune response.

10/11/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 19:48:39 -0700

There are early signs that the United States could be heading into another COVID surge. This week, the SpaceX dragon spacecraft launched from Kennedy space center, and is now successfully docked within the space station- so who’s on it? Additionally, can solar power from space help solve Earth's energy needs?

9/26/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:56:10 -0700

Tropical storm Ian has gained momentum as it turns into a hurricane, heading for the Florida coast. The UK has committed funding for a mission to remove space junk. Ancestry.Com has released a new feature that allows users to track which side of their family tree genetics come from.

9/19/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge - Sophia Loiselle — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:51:19 -0700

NASA and Google have teamed up to help local governments better track air pollution, using machine learning algorithms and live data streams. Hurricane Fiona has caused an island wide power outage on Puerto Rico. Ancestry.Com has released a new feature that allows users to track which side of their family tree genetics come from.

4/21/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge- Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:37:44 -0700

Biden restores environmental protections. The Lyrid meteor shower peaks in upcoming days. Researchers use miniature forest to test various climate change scenarios.

4/7/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge- Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:34:17 -0700

Glasses wearers may have a lower COVID-19 risk. The United States government has secretly removed Russian malware. Washington State lans to preserve 10,000 acres of trees to sell as carbon credits.

4/4/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge- Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:30:55 -0700

Washington State sets a goal to phase out gas cars by 2030. Thomas Edison's napping technique can be used to spark creativity. The human genome has been decoded.

3/31/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge- Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:27:14 -0700

Animals are the next concern in the COVID-19 pandemic. A US astronaut lands a record spaceflight with Russian companions. The Northern Lights are soon glowing over Washington State.

3/28/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge- Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:24:28 -0700

Mask mandates are being revoked throughout the country as cases drop, though that doesn't mean masks aren't still necessary. Teenagers are most sensitive to social media in two specific age windows. In the night sky, three planets form a rare alignment.

3/24/22

KMIH 889 The Bridge- Sophia Loiselle — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:17:13 -0700

Moderna seeks emergency authorization for its COVID vaccine for young children. NASA announces plans to develop a moon lander. Micro-plastics have been found within human blood.

3/21/22

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge- Sophia Loiselle — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:01:23 -0700

Due to increased temperatures, the Great Barrier reef is suffering coral bleaching. Due to the Russia/Ukraine war, the Upcoming mars mission was postponed. A new COVID variant is spreading across the US.

3/17/22

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge- Sophia Loiselle — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:47:58 -0700

Researchers explore how even mild COVID can increase the risk of heart problems. The Russia/Ukraine war encourages Europe to transition to nuclear energy, with countries having mixed opinions. Heat pumps increase in popularity as the climate conscious alternative to furnaces.

3/10/22

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge- Sophia Loiselle — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:41:09 -0700

In Washington, on March 12, masks will no longer be required in K-12 schools. As the Russian invasion continues, many tech companies will no longer serve Russia. In Indonesia, Mount Merapi erupts multiple times.

2/28/22

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge- Sophia Loiselle — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:34:53 -0700

In Ukraine, thousands of volunteers band together to hack important Russian web information. Emissions of methane from oil, gas, and coal are higher than reported by governments. Experts warn that dropping Omicron cases don't signify the end of the pandemic.

2/17/22

KMIH 88.9 The Bridge- Sophia Loiselle — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:26:42 -0700

University of Washington researchers investigate Puget Sound bubbles. The rocket part crashing into the moon is from China, not SpaceX. The drought in Western US is predicted to last until 2030. The White House states that COVID-19 isn't a crisis anymore.