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Science and U: New Discoveries Reveal Truth About Electrons

Dr. Weiping Yu comments on the news that physicists have measured the fluid-like flow of electrons in graphene at nanometer resolution. Dr. Yu also comments on the discovery of magnetic fields in the universe’s largest cosmic structures. What do these discoveries tell us about the true nature of electrons, particles, and magnetism? Listen to Science […]

Science and U: Magnetism, Oceans, and the Future of Energy

Dr. Weiping Yu joins the show to comment on the latest research of mysterious “ghost particles;” physicists planning to use gravitational waves to “see” the beginning of time; how magnetism and ocean waters hold the key to a revolution in energy, and more.

Science and U: Did the Universe Have a Beginning?

Physicist Dr. Weiping Yu returns with Science and U to comment on the new images of an enormous ‘swiss cheese’ bubble surrounding the Earth. How do superbubbles form? What really is this thing that we call gravity? Dr. Yu also comments on the puzzling formation of planets, stars, and supermassive black holes; whether the universe […]

Science and U: Henry Ford vs. Experts

Physicist Dr. Weiping Yu returns with the first Science and U segment this new year. Dr. Yu comments on NASA and Space X’s plan to rescue astronauts from the ISS; a startup’s geoengineering project; coal-like material transformed to amorphous graphite and nanotubes in simulations; the thoughts of Henry Ford; and more.

Science and U: Why Particles Are Magnetic

How do we make sense of the mystery behind the creation of gold, uranium, and other heavy metals? What is the fundamental error behind the theory that we need temperatures hotter than the sun to create metals? Do single-charged particles even exist? Listen to the full segment to find out and more.

Science and U: Radical Water to Energy Innovation

Dr. Weiping Yu returns with another exciting segment of Science and U where he takes on the latest stories of scientific discoveries and innovation. What do we need to do to make nuclear fusion, low-cost energy a reality? Is it possible to generate cheap electricity from ocean water? Listen to the full segment to find […]

Science and U: Magnetism in Fusion, Obesity, and Cancer

Dr. Weiping Yu joins David Gornoski to talk about the latest development in the research surrounding nuclear fusion. Is the current approach the right approach to nuclear reaction? Can cancer be healed by using magnetic bacteria? Have we come across a revolutionary way to heal damaged cells? Listen to the full segment to find out.

Science and U: Converting CO2 to Diamonds, Plastic Conductivity Discovery

Physicist Dr. Weiping Yu returns with Science and U. Dr. Yu talks about the discovery of a new way to make plastic act like metal. Is there a better conductor of electricity than metal? Can we transform carbon dioxide in the air into things like diamonds? What can we expect from NASA’s upcoming moon project? […]

Science and U: Stars Challenge Newton’s Law

Skip past 1 hour 14 minutes in the video for this segment.  Dr. Weiping Yu returns with a refreshing segment of Science and U. The physicist comments on how the magnetic aspect of black holes is finally being explored, how magnetism helps explain Earth’s rotation, how a new discovery in the stars challenges Newton’s […]

Science and U: Magnetism and the Human Brain

Physicist Dr. Weiping Yu comments on the news that physicists have confirmed a hitch in the proton structure. Why do we differentiate between protons, neutrons, and electrons? How does the human brain function? Listen to the full segment to find out.