Our Robot Friends - This Week in Science Podcast (TWIS) - Episode 571

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Channel: This Week in Science (TWIS) · 2016 · Science & Technology

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Do you have robot friends? We do on the This Week in Science Podcast (TWIS) Episode 571! RobotGrrl, Erin Kennedy joins us to talk Robot Missions!

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On the show this week, Dr. Kiki and Justin explore the world of science news with a few of the week's popular stories: 

(3:37) Interview with RobotGrrl Erin Kennedy about Robot Missions and how you can get involved!

Also,
(50:58) there is a new and promising MS Treatment using stem cells. (56:30) Researchers find more signs of Gravitational Waves!
(59:26) Justin has a fascinating Hobbit Update...
(1:20:45) Science says cow-milk should be LED free.
(1:28:28) CO2 + Volcanic Rocks = Awesome new way to store our emissions!
(1:15:13) A New Improved Meteorite was discovered by UC Davis scientists.
(1:32:10) We really see an Exoplanet for the first time!
Empathy can be rewarding to the empathic.
(1:23:55) Japan's Venus probe is sending back amazing pictures.
(1:37:22) Penis bones evolved many, many times.
(1:34:29) Birds are brainier than you. 

And Much More…

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