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Daniel Peterschmidt
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Digital Producer, Science Friday
United States
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Arts and entertainment, SEO , Copywriting , Blog Posts, Local Politics, Education technology
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By Daniel Peterschmidt Verified| Science Friday Verified It’s said that 90% of all goods at some point travel on a ship. Much of that transportation is on container ships, gargantuan vessels that carry thousands of the 20-foot or 40-foot shipping containers that serve as the foundation of the global economy. But those big cargo ships have a massive energy appetite, and the “bunker oil” fuel they devour is notoriously dirty. If the global shipping industry was a country, it would be the sixth-largest greenhouse gas emitting country in the world.
By Daniel Peterschmidt Verified| Science Friday Verified The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked an unprecedented era of global scientific collaboration. Just a few days after the SARS-CoV-2 virus was isolated, its genomic sequence was posted online and accessible to researchers around the world. Scientists quickly went to work trying to understand this brand new pathogen, and began to counter it with treatments and vaccines. But genetic sequences have their limits, and scientists also have to work with the real viruses.
By Daniel Peterschmidt Verified| Science Friday Verified It’s said that 90% of all goods at some point travel on a ship. Much of that transportation is on container ships, gargantuan vessels that carry thousands of the 20-foot or 40-foot shipping containers that serve as the foundation of the global economy. But those big cargo ships have a massive energy appetite, and the “bunker oil” fuel they devour is notoriously dirty. If the global shipping industry was a country, it would be the sixth-largest greenhouse gas emitting country in the world.
Company Info
Science Friday
Science Friday is a science communication organization focused on making scientific knowledge accessible and engaging. Founded in 1991 by journalist Ira Flatow, it started as a segment on NPR’s *Talk of the Nation* and became an independent program in 2013. Today, it operates as a multimedia platform, distributing content through public radio, podcasts, digital media, and live events. The organization produces a weekly radio show that covers a wide range of scientific topics, featuring interviews with experts. It also offers on-demand podcasts, articles, videos, and interactive content, along with free educational resources for teachers and students. Science Friday hosts public discussions and community-driven science events across the country. With a mission to democratize access to science, it reaches over 500 public radio stations nationwide, fostering curiosity and connection between audiences and scientific experts.
New York, New York, United States
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Founded: 1987