COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids, Swimming Microbots, Generational LabelsTop of Mind with Julie Rose • Season 1, Episode 1717
Oct 26, 2021 • 1h 44m
If kids don’t usually contract severe COVID-19, why do they still need the vaccine? Tiny swimming robots might solve plastic pollution in the ocean. Some social scientists believe we should ditch the labels baby boomer, Gen X, millennial, and Gen Z. Also, on today’s show: a sponge that sops up oil could reduce oil spill damage; technology can make it easier for the elderly to live independently; more exercise might help those with cancer.

Understanding Why Kids Should Get the COVID Vaccine
Understanding Why Kids Should Get the COVID VaccineOct 26, 202122mFederal health officials are likely to approve COVID-19 vaccine for use for kids as young as five.
Federal health officials are likely to approve COVID-19 vaccine for use for kids as young as five.
Oil-Loving Sponges a New Solution to Oil Spill Cleanup in the Ocean
Oil-Loving Sponges a New Solution to Oil Spill Cleanup in the OceanOct 26, 202117mSponges clean dishes, countertops, tables, faces . . . and oceans, too, now.
Sponges clean dishes, countertops, tables, faces . . . and oceans, too, now.
Change in Technology For Older Adults is Underway
Change in Technology For Older Adults is Underway Oct 26, 202113mBaby boomers are the wealthiest demographic in the nation right now, and tech companies are taking notice.
Baby boomers are the wealthiest demographic in the nation right now, and tech companies are taking notice.
Using Swimming Microbots to Clean Up Microplastics
Using Swimming Microbots to Clean Up MicroplasticsOct 26, 202117mThere are trillions of plastic pieces floating in our oceans, killing wildlife and making its way into our food. What can we do?
There are trillions of plastic pieces floating in our oceans, killing wildlife and making its way into our food. What can we do?
Should We Ditch Generation Nicknames?
Should We Ditch Generation Nicknames?Oct 26, 202119mSome social scientists think that generational labels aren’t just unhelpful, but that they’re downright harmful.
Some social scientists think that generational labels aren’t just unhelpful, but that they’re downright harmful.
How Exercise Can Aid Your Cancer Recovery
How Exercise Can Aid Your Cancer RecoveryOct 26, 202116mCancer treatment wears out patients physically and mentally. As it turns out, wearing themselves out through exercise might help them, too.
Cancer treatment wears out patients physically and mentally. As it turns out, wearing themselves out through exercise might help them, too.
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