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Episode Synopsis
Host Eric R Olson and guest Michael Mills discuss the most interesting science stories of the day.
Video version available here: https://youtu.be/dxHaxpF3Zgc
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**DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE**
Are rats disease sponges or not? https://www.sciencealert.com/rats-aren-t-deadly-disease-sponges-like-we-think-and-scientists-explain-why
Robot can chew and taste food (cool/weird video) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/may/04/robot-chef-imitates-human-chewing-process-create-tastier-food
2 out of 3 kids ages 1 to 4 have had coronavirus https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01231-y
Disappearing Insects in the UK- https://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/squashed-bugs-on-number-plates-suggests-terrifying-scottish-insect-declines-3680043
Pterosaurs had brightly-colored feathers. https://www.salon.com/2022/04/26/pterosaurs-had-brightly-colored-feathers-like-toucans-according-to-a-new-study/
**ABOUT OUR GUEST**
Michael Mills is an actor, host, and science communicator based out of New York City. His passionate pursuit of different ways to educate audiences about the world of science has led him to roles as host of Tha L-Spot show, a bi-monthly round table styled talk-show catering to urban audiences on Brooklyn Access TV. Michael has also hosted videos from a diverse range of clients ranging from top scientific publishers such as the American Chemical Society to mainstream science publications such as INSIDER Science. While communication of science to marginalized communities is his main focus, Michael also spends time nurturing his talents as an illustrator, trained vocalist and performer, and avid video game lover.
You can
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michealmills/
**ABOUT THE HOST**
Eric R Olson is a filmmaker and podcaster with a passion for science and the natural world. He was Scientific American's first full-time video producer and lead digital producer of the long-running PBS television show NATURE. Eric currently runs his own video-based media company, FLOWSPARK MEDIA LLC, which is the producer and publisher of this podcast.
Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ericrolson
**TELL US WHAT YOU THINK**
We’d love to hear from you...leave a comment below! Or email us at [email protected]
**FOLLOW US**
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Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric
**MORE GREAT EPISODES**
How to Use Your Brain with Neuroscientist Henning Beck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C56CkDhRtgw
Sex and Monogamy with Biologist Carin Bondar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=533TuktX3Tw
Eating Right for Your Microbiome with Journalist Katherine Courage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql5gEnQBzPY
Video version available here: https://youtu.be/dxHaxpF3Zgc
**SUPPORT**
Help support this channel so we can create more great science content!
Become a supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sciencentric
Purchase a book through our reading room: http://sciencentric.com/reading
Browse the gear we use to create our videos and podcast http://sciencentric.com/gear
**DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE**
Are rats disease sponges or not? https://www.sciencealert.com/rats-aren-t-deadly-disease-sponges-like-we-think-and-scientists-explain-why
Robot can chew and taste food (cool/weird video) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/may/04/robot-chef-imitates-human-chewing-process-create-tastier-food
2 out of 3 kids ages 1 to 4 have had coronavirus https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01231-y
Disappearing Insects in the UK- https://www.scotsman.com/news/environment/squashed-bugs-on-number-plates-suggests-terrifying-scottish-insect-declines-3680043
Pterosaurs had brightly-colored feathers. https://www.salon.com/2022/04/26/pterosaurs-had-brightly-colored-feathers-like-toucans-according-to-a-new-study/
**ABOUT OUR GUEST**
Michael Mills is an actor, host, and science communicator based out of New York City. His passionate pursuit of different ways to educate audiences about the world of science has led him to roles as host of Tha L-Spot show, a bi-monthly round table styled talk-show catering to urban audiences on Brooklyn Access TV. Michael has also hosted videos from a diverse range of clients ranging from top scientific publishers such as the American Chemical Society to mainstream science publications such as INSIDER Science. While communication of science to marginalized communities is his main focus, Michael also spends time nurturing his talents as an illustrator, trained vocalist and performer, and avid video game lover.
You can
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michealmills/
**ABOUT THE HOST**
Eric R Olson is a filmmaker and podcaster with a passion for science and the natural world. He was Scientific American's first full-time video producer and lead digital producer of the long-running PBS television show NATURE. Eric currently runs his own video-based media company, FLOWSPARK MEDIA LLC, which is the producer and publisher of this podcast.
Follow him on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ericrolson
**TELL US WHAT YOU THINK**
We’d love to hear from you...leave a comment below! Or email us at [email protected]
**FOLLOW US**
Instagram: http://instagram.com/sciencentric
Facebook: http://facebook.com/sciencentric
Twitter: http://twitter.com/sciencentric
**MORE GREAT EPISODES**
How to Use Your Brain with Neuroscientist Henning Beck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C56CkDhRtgw
Sex and Monogamy with Biologist Carin Bondar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=533TuktX3Tw
Eating Right for Your Microbiome with Journalist Katherine Courage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql5gEnQBzPY
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