How Powerful Are Magnetars?

<p>Our skin is our first line of defense as we move through the world, providing both a physical barrier and an immune barrier against microbes and other dangers that could make us sick. Learn how the skin barrier works in this episode of BrainStuff.</p><p>See <a href="https://om ... Show More

<p>In downtown Los Angeles, the 50-block neighborhood called Skid Row is home to thousands of low-income people who live in tents, run-down hotels, and other temporary shelters on a permanent basis. Learn how Skid Row came about (and has persisted) in such a wealthy place in this ... Show More

<p>Hoshigaki are a type of dried fruit made by massaging a persimmon every day for weeks. Learn more about this traditional Japanese treat in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/tools-and-techniques/hoshigaki.htm</p><p>See <a hr ... Show More

<p>EXTREME UNIVERSE: What is the strongest magnet in the universe?</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> f ... Show More

<p>Learn about the amazing world of magnets and how super smart people figured out we could use them to store data. From old wire recordings to magnetic hard drives, we look at the science and tech behind magnetic data storage.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a h ... Show More

<p>Can physicists discover new particles by watching how muons wiggle in magnetic fields?</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnyst ... Show More

Magnets are inside loads of everyday electronic kit - speakers, motors, phones and more - but listener Lucas is mystified. What, he wonders, is a magnetic field?Our sleuths set out to investigate the mysterious power of magnets, with the help of wizard physicist Dr Felix Flicker, ... Show More

<p>What are neutron stars, pulsars and magnetars?</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy inform ... Show More

Produit par des mouvements du noyau externe de la Terre, le champ magnétique terrestre protège notre planète des vents solaires et de particules émanant de l'espace, très chargées en énergie. Pour certains scientifiques, un inversement de ce champ magnétique pourrait se produire ... Show More

Que mesure l’imagerie par résonance magnétique ? A cette question vous seriez peut-être tenté de répondre que cette technique mesure l’activité cérébrale. Mais en réalité les choses sont bien plus complexes, car l’IRM permet de mesurer les variations infimes d’un signal électroma ... Show More

In this episode, you will be able to:<br /><ul><li>Explore magnetic fields on exoplanets and their fascinating role in supporting life.</li><li>Delve into the reasons behind Virgin Orbit's bankruptcy amid SpaceX's thriving success.</li><li>Uncover the mysterious fast blue optical ... Show More

<p>Take a cosmic field trip with Daniel and Jorge, as they guide you on a thought experiment into the heart of the most mysterious objects in the Universe.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetw ... Show More

<p>Can gravity waves kill you? Why do we have particles? Can fission power a star?</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.co ... Show More