“Scientists have ‘conversation’ with people during lucid dreams,” a new study published on Science Direct claims. Why do we dream? What is a dream? What happens in our brain when we sleep? Join Dr. Weiping Yu as he comments on this story. Why do people drastically change their lives after having near-death experiences? Is information […]
Dr. Weiping Yu returns with another brand new segment of Science and U. The physicist comments on the latest news that the NASA rover Perseverance has landed on Mars and has begun searching for signs of ancient life. How are the prospects looking for future colonization on Mars? Dr. Yu also comments on a new […]
David Gornoski urges us to question religiosity in all spheres of life, including science. Dr. Weiping Yu is back with more Science and U. In this episode, the physicist talks about the most distant thing in our solar system, a newly discovered space object called ‘Farfarout.’ Dr. Yu also comments on how scientists shot down […]
The chief science advisor of A Neighbor’s Choice, Dr. Weiping Yu, returns with another segment of Science and U. The physicist comments on the news that scientists in Tokyo have confirmed quantum response to magnetism in cells. “Of course,” Dr. Yu remarks, “when you have magnetic field interact with cells you will see quantum effects.” […]
Dr. Weiping Yu is back with another segment of Science and U. The physicist comments yet again on the validity of black holes. What exactly is the black hole phenomenon? Dr. Yu has some surprising explanations. “Blackhole force is magnetic attraction force,” Dr. Yu says. Dr. Yu also comments on a new study that says […]
Dr. Weiping Yu returns with another segment of Science and U. The physicist starts the segment by commenting on the discovery that says chemical-shuttling bacteria follow the Earth’s magnetic field. Are energy fragments the fundamental building blocks of the universe? What should we make of the 10-year plan by U.S. fusion scientists to build a […]
Dr. Weiping Yu joins us with a brand new segment of Science and U. The physicist comments on the claim that a new Hubble data has explained missing dark matter. Is this claim true? Join Dr. Yu as he provides some interesting explanations on the concept of matter, plus analysis of stories such as the […]
Dr. Weiping Yu is back with another exciting segment of Science and U. The physicist comments on a clinical trial where Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin are proven helpful in the recovery of COVID-19 patients. Dr. Yu also comments on the latest discovery by scientists that outer space isn’t pitch-black. How is light formed and does it […]
In this classic Science and U segment from January 9, 2020, physicist Dr. Weiping Yu comments on the latest science news from around the world. The physicist reflects on the news of LIGO picking up on gravitational waves emitted during a celestial scuffle between two neutron stars. Plus, Dr. Yu also comments on pulsar’s surface […]
In this classic episode from February 27, 2020, theoretical physicist Brian Greene, author of ‘Until the End of Time,’ joins David Gornoski and Dr. Weiping Yu. David starts off the episode by briefly reflecting on the trial of Julian Assange. Is string theory the solution to better grasp the universe? Are we really designed for […]