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Today’s Pulse rundown
Bayeux Tapestry
Transcript: Would you wait nine hours in line to see an old rug? Up to eighty thousand people joined an online queue to buy tickets for the Bayeux tapestry at the British Museum. The seventy-meter-long cloth is almost one thousand years old and depicts the year ten sixty-six. What this means for you is a reminder of how powerful ancient art can be. Director Dr. Nicholas Cullinan says children under sixteen will see it for free so young people have access to history. If you could see any historical object in the world, what would you choose?
Orca Sightings
Transcript: Why are massive killer whales suddenly swimming closer to shore? Wildlife spotters are seeing more orcas than ever before near the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast. Dr. Luke Rendell from the University of St Andrews says these animals are exploratory and curious. The sightings might be increasing because the government banned sandeel fishing two years ago, which helps fish populations recover and gives top predators more food to hunt. This means the local marine environment could finally be getting healthier! What is the biggest ocean animal you have ever seen in the wild?
Spider Venom
Transcript: What if spider venom could actually save the bees? Researchers at the University of the Sunshine Coast found that compounds from spider venom can kill deadly varroa mites without harming honeybees. Associate Professor Volker Herzig and his team tested fifty venoms and found that more than seventy-five percent killed the mites within twenty-four hours. What this means for you is a potential new, environmentally friendly way to protect the insects that pollinate our food. The fully biodegradable treatment could eventually be used in commercial hives. If you could safely extract venom from any bug, which one would you pick?
Children's Laureate
Transcript: Who will be the next champion of children's books? The UK is getting ready to announce its new Waterstones Children's Laureate on Tuesday, July 7. The winner will take over from Frank Cottrell-Boyce, who was appointed to the role in twenty twenty-four. What this means for you is a fresh spotlight on the importance of reading and creativity. The laureate spends two years working to improve reading opportunities for all children and encouraging storytelling across the country. If you could ask a famous author one question about their books, what would it be?
AI Plant Advisor
Transcript: Could an artificial intelligence run a massive power plant? Woodside Energy in Western Australia is using AI to help human operators manage complex industrial systems. Vice president Andrew Melouney says the company has been using predictive models since twenty fifteen. They built an AI copilot called the Startup Advisor to help workers safely start liquefied natural gas plants. What this means for you is that AI is not just for writing essays or making art; it is becoming a core tool for keeping heavy physical systems running smoothly. Would you trust a computer to help you operate heavy machinery?
Webb Telescope
Transcript: What does a baby star look like when it sparks to life? NASA's James Webb Space Telescope just captured stunning images of young protostars in the FS Tau star system. These hot objects are only one to three million years old, compared to our sun which is four point six billion years old. The images show thick regions of dust and gas that are created as outflows from the growing stars strike and compress matter together. Next time you look at the night sky, remember that new stars are still being born. What would you name a newly discovered star?
Heat Wave Safety
Transcript: Did you know your medicine could make you hotter? As extreme heat hits the Midwest and Eastern U.S. this week, experts are warning people to be careful. Dr. Wafi Momin from the Memorial Hermann Health System says certain blood pressure drugs get rid of fluid from your body, which can cause dangerous dehydration in the heat. What this means for you is that staying safe requires more than just drinking water; you have to know how you react. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends checking if your prescriptions increase heat sensitivity. What is your favorite way to cool down on a scorching day?
Studio Ghibli IMAX
Transcript: Are you ready to see your favorite anime on a giant screen? The distributor Gkids is bringing Studio Ghibli's twenty-three-title film library to theaters in the UK and Ireland. The rollout begins with an IMAX release of Kiki's Delivery Service on August 21. What this means for you is a chance to experience legendary animation in the biggest format possible. The studio was founded by directors Miyazaki Hayao and Takahata Isao alongside producer Suzuki Toshio, and has won two Academy Awards for best animated feature. Which classic animated movie would you love to see in an IMAX theater?
Madonna Confessions II
Transcript: Can a pop star return to her roots after twenty years? Madonna just released a new album called Confessions II, twenty-one years after her massive hit record Confessions on a Dance Floor. The new project features collaborations with artists like Sabrina Carpenter and producer Stuart Price. What this means for you is a fun lesson in musical history, showing how artists can look back at their early days in New York for inspiration. The album ditches modern trends to focus on old-school dance music and reflective lyrics. If you were a famous musician, what genre of music would you explore first?
US Jobs Report
Transcript: Why is it getting harder to find a summer job right now? The Labor Department reports that U.S. employers added only fifty-seven thousand jobs in June. The unemployment rate declined to four point two percent, mostly because many people out of work gave up looking. What this means for you is a shift in the economy. Nicole Bachaud from ZipRecruiter says artificial intelligence adoption could have encouraged companies to post jobs seeking more senior workers, leaving less-experienced people struggling to break into the market. What kind of career do you want to pursue when you finish school?