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Today’s Pulse rundown
Cape Verde World Cup
Transcript: What if your tiny island nation suddenly shocked the world on the biggest stage? The African nation of Cape Verde is having a historic run at their first ever World Cup. Located in the Atlantic Ocean, the country has a population of just over five hundred thousand. This incredible performance is inspiring the Cape Verdean diaspora community in the UK. Thirteen-year-old Lauryn says seeing her country shown across the world makes her feel incredibly proud. The team's goalkeeper, Vozinha, even saw his Instagram following jump to nearly ten million! Which underdog sports team do you always root for?
Invasive Goldfish
Transcript: Did you know that a tiny pet could turn a healthy lake into a mess? A new study in the Journal of Animal Ecology reveals that goldfish can dramatically alter freshwater environments. Researchers from the University of Toledo found that the fish cause harm in both nutrient-poor and nutrient-rich waters. Goldfish cause water clarity to decline rapidly while suspended particles increase sharply because they stir up lake sediments and consume large numbers of prey. This reduces native populations of snails and zooplankton. What is the most responsible way to rehome a pet you can no longer keep?
Sunlight to UV Material
Transcript: Imagine pouring two cups of warm water together and getting boiling water! Researchers at Kyushu University have created a solid-state molecular material capable of converting visible sunlight into ultraviolet light. The new material achieves an efficiency of one point nine percent. Two low-energy visible light photons combine their energy to create a single high-energy UV photon because donor molecules absorb visible light, enter a high-energy triplet state, and transfer energy to acceptor molecules which combine to release a UV photon. How could solar-powered UV light change the way we purify our indoor air?
MIT dynaMIT
Transcript: What if you could spend your summer building a city that survives a storm? Every summer for thirteen years, MIT's dynaMIT club has taught STEM principles to Boston-area middle school students. This August, forty students in grades six and seven will dive into hands-on learning. The program exposes attendees to chemistry, machine learning, and biology. Many past participants, like Dominique Dang, are now college students leading the club to give back to the community. They are even adding a Sponge City activity to teach kids about clean water! Which area of science would you want to explore at a summer camp?
Anthropic Mythos 5
Transcript: How does the government decide who gets to use the most powerful artificial intelligence? The United States government is allowing Anthropic to deploy its Mythos 5 model to a select group of customers. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick wrote that the government is confident in the guardrails put in place. Access will be restored to around one hundred organizations, including government agencies and private companies. This restoration will help ensure these trusted groups can use the model for defensive cyber purposes, even while the mass-consumer version remains offline. Why is it important to test new technology before releasing it to the public?
Maya City
Transcript: What if you hacked through the jungle and found a hidden city? Archaeologists discovered an ancient Maya city hidden in the Mexican jungle for more than a millennium. The team named the forty-acre site Minanbé, which means there is no road. Researchers found fourteen stelae and altars, plus a temple pyramid standing more than forty feet tall! One carved stone depicts a scene where characters receive a divine liquid. The monuments suggest the city was important right before the collapse of the Maya civilization in the Lowlands. If you discovered an ancient city, what is the first building you would explore?
Doc Feeney's All Stars
Transcript: How long do you think a group of friends could keep a sports team going? In 1976, a group of UCLA students formed a hobby softball team called Doc Feeney's All Stars. Fifty years later, six of the original players still take to the diamond in Los Angeles! The team has evolved into a surrogate family across generations. Recently, the seventy-something players wore special patches to honor Jamie Bailey Krug, one of the original founders who passed away. The weekly games are a powerful reminder of lifelong friendship. What hobby would you want to share with your best friends for fifty years?
deBasement EP
Transcript: Are you ready for a brand-new soundtrack for your late-night adventures? The Los Angeles electropop duo deBasement just announced a new EP called HARDBODY. The project from Alli Logout and Margo XS is coming out on July 17 via In Real Life Records. To celebrate the announcement, the duo released a new single called CUT THE LINE. The song is a detailed account of the annoying people you might encounter on a night out. The upcoming record explores the tensions between self-preservation and transformation! What is your favorite style of electronic music to listen to with your friends?
Common's Playlist
Transcript: What kind of music does a famous rapper listen to when he needs a boost? The Grammy Award-winning musician Common recently shared a five-track playlist with The Hollywood Reporter. He named the uplifting collection The Light Will Last Forever. Common says he uses music to bring light into his day and make him feel like everything is going to be all right. His playlist includes songs from artists like Mos Def. He loves music that gives him a sense of joy and purpose! What is the one song that always makes you feel happy when you hear it?
Canada's Economy
Transcript: How do experts measure the health of an entire country's economy? Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised to reboot Canada's economy, but the country is currently facing some challenges. Economic growth this year is forecast to be one point six percent by the International Monetary Fund. While inflation was at three point two percent in May, many younger Canadians are struggling with the cost of living. Youth unemployment stood at thirteen point four percent. The government is planning major investments in infrastructure to help create jobs and build a more resilient system. Why is it important for a country to track how much everyday items cost?