Mapping Hidden Frontiers and Galaxy Shakeups

This episode explores a groundbreaking high-resolution map of Antarctica's subglacial landscape and the seismic leadership transition at Lucasfilm.

In this edition of Neural Newscast, we dive into two major shifts: one hidden beneath miles of ice and another within the halls of a Hollywood powerhouse.

  • 🔬 Researchers have developed a new digital map of Antarctica’s bedrock, revealing thousands of previously unknown hills and valleys.
  • 🌍 The data is critical for understanding ice flow and predicting global sea-level rise in response to climate change.
  • 🏔️ A massive 250-mile-long subglacial channel was discovered in the Maud Subglacial Basin.
  • 🎬 Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as President of Lucasfilm after a 14-year tenure overseeing the Star Wars franchise.
  • 💼 Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan will take over creative and business leadership, marking a new era for the storied production company.

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  • (00:00) - Unmasking the Antarctic Underbelly
  • (03:53) - A Seismic Shift at Lucasfilm
Mapping Hidden Frontiers and Galaxy Shakeups
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