Hurricane Milton’s Fury: Unpacking the Science Behind Its Rapid Intensification

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary science behind Hurricane Milton, which has intensified at an unprecedented rate, threatening millions along Florida's coast. We discuss the factors contributing to its record winds and the implications for climate change and hurricane forecasting. Additionally, we highlight the recent AI Summit where U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm emphasized AI's transformative role in science and security. We also cover the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded for groundbreaking work in protein structures and a citizen science study revealing new insights into dementia risk factors. Join us for a deep dive into these critical scientific developments.

Sources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/hurricane-milton-science-intensity-structure-size-threat-rcna174609
https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/ai-summit-us-energy-secretary/
https://www.livescience.com/chemistry/2024-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-awarded-to-scientists-who-revealed-a-completely-new-world-of-protein-structures
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-citizen-science-fresh-dementia-factors.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) The science of how Hurricane Milton became such a monster
(00:03:19) AI Summit: US Energy Secretary Highlights AI’s Role in Science, Energy and Security
(00:06:11) 2024 Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to scientists who revealed a 'completely new world of protein structures'
(00:09:10) Citizen science study sheds fresh light on dementia risk factors and cognition