Best Latest News About Astronomy Podcasts (2025)

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Social Media Tied to Inattention, GRB 250702B Blows Away Models, Elacestrant Combo Boosts Survival, Breakthrough Gene Therapy Be Car7 Grants Hope, and more... 11:35

1d ago11:35

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(0:10): Study Links Social Media Use to Inattention in Children, Urges Policy Change (2:32): Record-Breaking Gamma-Ray Burst GRB 250702B Challenges Existing Models, Suggests New Progenitor Scenarios (5:05): Elacestrant Combo Shows Promise in Advanced Breast Cancer: ELEVATE Trial Boosts Survival Rates (7:25): Breakthrough Gene Therapy BE-CAR7 Offers…

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Sellas Reports Promising AML Phase 2, Promising Ropeginterferon Boosts Blood Cancer Therapy, Cosmic Knots Reveal Matter Origins, Regeneron Drug Promises in MY Health, and more... 12:46

3d ago12:46

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(0:10): SELLAS Life Sciences Reports Promising Phase 2 Results for AML Treatment at ASH 2025 (2:33): AOP Health Showcases Promising Ropeginterferon Results for Blood Cancer Treatment at ASH Meeting (5:17): Japanese Physicists Propose Cosmic Knots Theory to Solve Matter Origin Mysteries (7:39): Regeneron's Lynozyfic Shows Promise as Frontline Therap…

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Chromatin Condensates Revealed, NASA Roman Telescope Transforms Cosmos Data, Malaria Resurgence Threatens Gains, GPX4 Mutation Links Dementia, and more... 12:10

6d ago12:10

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(0:10): Breakthrough Study Visualizes Chromatin Condensates, Linking Microscopic Structure to Macroscopic Properties (2:42): NASA's Roman Telescope Set to Revolutionize Cosmic Exploration with Unprecedented Data Accessibility (5:52): Global Malaria Resurgence: Drug Resistance and Underfunding Threaten Hard-Won Gains (7:14): Breakthrough Study Links…

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China Aims Reusable Zhuque-3, Megaconstellations Spoil Space Data, San Francisco Sues Food Giants, Nasal Spray Vaccine Targets Whooping C cough, and more... 10:49

6d ago10:49

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(0:10): LandSpace's Zhuque-3 Rocket Aims for Historic Reusable Launch, Transforming China's Space Industry (1:51): Megaconstellations Threaten Space Telescope Data: Urgent Call for Global Coordination and Mitigation (4:16): San Francisco Sues Food Giants Over Ultraprocessed Foods, Cites Public Health Crisis (6:11): New Nasal Spray Vaccine BPZE1 Sho…

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Building a quantum future using topological phases of matter and error correction

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This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast features Tim Hsieh of Canada’s Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. We explore some of today’s hottest topics in quantum science and technology – including topological phases of matter; quantum error correction and quantum simulation. Our conversation begins with an exploration of the quirky …

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Upwelling Ocean Acidification Threatens Coasts, Earth’s Early Tectonics Revealed, Protecting Indonesia’s Sharks Unite Science Policy Community, Allo15MCAR NKT Cells Boost Tumor Control, and more... 10:02

9d ago10:02

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Intensified Ocean Acidification in Upwelling Zones Threatens Global Coastal Ecosystems and Industries New Study Reveals Earth's Early Tectonic Evolution and Links to Venus's Geology Global Effort to Save Indonesia's Sharks and Rays Combines Science, Policy, and Community Action Breakthrough Allo15MCAR-NKT Cells Show Superior Tumor Control in Pancre…

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ESA Boosts Moon Mission Budget, Cats Arrive Europe 2000 Years Ago, Bird Flu Pandemic Risks Surge, Ancient Droughts Doom Indus Valley, and more... 12:51

11d ago12:51

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(0:10): ESA Boosts Budget for Moon Mission, Space Autonomy Amid Rising Global Competition (3:05): New Study Reveals Cats Domesticated in North Africa, Arrived in Europe 2,000 Years Ago (4:48): Experts Warn: Bird Flu Pandemic Could Surpass COVID-19 Threat if Virus Mutates (8:03): New Study: Ancient Droughts Drove Indus Valley Civilization's Gradual …

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Gamma Ray Signal Sparks Dark Matter Breakthrough, Korea Launches Nuri Milestone, Mars Rover Detects Mini Lightning, New Hominin Species Coexists With Lucy, and more... 11:26

13d ago11:26

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(0:10): New Gamma-Ray Signal Offers Potential Breakthrough in Dark Matter Research; Verification Needed (2:27): Korea's Nuri Rocket Launches Successfully, Marking Milestone in Space Independence (4:49): NASA Rover Discovers Miniature Lightning on Mars, Opening New Scientific Frontiers (6:38): New Hominin Species Discovered: Australopithecus deyirem…

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Quantum gravity: we explore spin foams and other potential solutions to this enduring challenge 29:01

8d ago29:01

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Earlier this autumn I had the pleasure of visiting the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo Canada – where I interviewed four physicists about their research. This is the second of those conversations to appear on the podcast – and it is with Bianca Dittrich, whose research focuses on quantum gravity. Albert Einstein’s general th…

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Philippines Uses Radiation Tech to Fight Plastic, Rhesus Macaques Fail TIGIT Therapy, Urban Growth Shapes Keihanshin Flora, Adipogenin Breakthrough Targets Obesity, and more... 10:47

15d ago10:47

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(0:10): Philippines Champions Radiation Tech to Combat Plastic Pollution at Global IAEA Forum (2:27): UC Davis Study Reveals Crucial Flaw in Using Rhesus Macaques for TIGIT Cancer Therapy Research (4:14): Urbanization Fuels Rapid Evolution in Keihanshin's Plant Species, Study Reveals (6:10): Breakthrough Discovery of Adipogenin: A New Target for Ob…

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China Sets Neutrino Precision Record, Metasurface Boosts 2D Quantum Photonics, Volunteers Track Marine Life with eDNA, Medicaid Reforms Expand Methadone Access, and more... 10:29

17d ago10:29

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(0:10): China's JUNO Neutrino Detector Achieves World-Leading Precision in Solar Neutrino Research (1:52): Revolutionary Metasurface Design Boosts Nonlinear Optical Effects in 2D Crystals for Quantum Photonics (4:09): Volunteers Harness eDNA to Track Marine Species Amid Rising Ocean Temperatures (6:01): Study Urges Medicaid Reforms to Boost Methado…

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Moss Survives Space Station Exposure, New Pain Relief Via VLK Inhibition, Lilly Unveils Needle Free Slim Pill, Shallow Habitats Endanger Shark Evolution, and more... 11:46

20d ago11:46

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(0:10): Moss Spores Survive 9-Month Space Station Exposure, Paving Way for Off-World Agriculture (2:22): New Synaptic Plasticity Mechanism: VLK Inhibition Offers Hope for Pain Relief Without Side Effects (4:34): Eli Lilly's New Oral Weight Loss Pill Promises Affordable, Needle-Free Alternative to Costly Injections (6:54): Shallow Coastal Habitats C…

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Ancient Canoe Reveals Travel Traditions, Drones Deliver Defibrillators Now, PtBi2 Superconductivity Breakthrough, Webb Reveals Triple Star Dance, and more... 11:51

20d ago11:51

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(0:10): Discovery of 5,200-Year-Old Canoe Reveals Ancient Travel Traditions in Eastern North America (1:54): Drones Deliver Defibrillators: Groundbreaking Study Aims to Cut Cardiac Arrest Response Time in NC (4:03): Breakthrough in PtBi2 Superconductivity Unveils New Potential for Quantum Computing Advancements (6:24): James Webb Telescope Unveils …

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Talking physics with an alien civilization: what could we learn? 46:31

21d ago46:31

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It is book week here at Physics World and over the course of three days we are presenting conversations with the authors of three fascinating and fun books about physics. Today, my guest is the physicist Daniel Whiteson, who along with the artist Andy Warner has created the delightful book Do Aliens Speak Physics?. Is physics universal, or is it sh…

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Kissing Roots Run Deep, Just 2–5 Cigarettes Double Heart Risk, Bone Marrow Model Spurs New Cancer Therapies, Giredestrant Boosts Breast Cancer Hope, and more... 12:42

21d ago12:42

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(0:10): Study Reveals Kissing's Ancient Evolutionary Roots, Dating Back Over 21 Million Years (2:20): Study: Just 2-5 Cigarettes Daily Doubles Cardiovascular Risk; Quitting Essential for Health (4:47): Breakthrough Human-Cell Bone Marrow Model Paves Way for Advanced Cancer Therapies and Personalized Medicine (7:25): Roche's Giredestrant Shows Promi…

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CRISPR Reverses Chemo Resistance, AI Boosts Breast Cancer Detection, Targets Triple Negative Cancer Precisely, Plastic Poisons Marine Life, and more... 12:41

23d ago12:41

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(0:10): CRISPR Breakthrough: Gene Editing Reverses Chemotherapy Resistance in Lung Cancer (2:05): AI-Driven Breast Cancer Screening Boosts Detection by 21.6% in Major US Study (4:36): Breakthrough Antibody-Drug Conjugate Targets Triple-Negative Breast Cancer with Precision (7:10): Study Reveals Deadly Impact of Plastic on Marine Life: Seabirds, Tur…

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Better coffee, easier parking and more: the fascinating physics of daily life 57:08

20d ago57:08

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It is book week here at Physics World and over the course of three days we are presenting conversations with the authors of three fascinating and fun books about physics. First up is my Physics World colleague Michael Banks, whose book Physics Around the Clock: Adventures in the Science of Everyday Living starts with your morning coffee and ends wi…

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Artios Raises 115M for DDR Trials, Microclots Reveal Long COVID Clues, Genetic Key Alters Seasonal Mammal Behavior, Star Beyond Solar System Ejects CME, and more... 10:20

23d ago10:20

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(0:10): Artios Pharma Raises $115M to Boost DDR Cancer Pipeline with Promising New Trials (2:15): Study Reveals Microclots and NETs as Key Biomarkers for Diagnosing Long COVID (4:01): Breakthrough: Genetic Key to Seasonal Behavior in Mammals Unlocked by New Study (5:47): First Ever Coronal Mass Ejection Detected from Star Beyond Solar System, Impac…

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CO2 Emissions Surge Spurs Action, Tiangong Crew Returns After Debris Delay, Shark Contender Aids Migration Study, Apple Tests Digital ID for TSA, and more... 9:44

26d ago9:44

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(0:10): Global CO2 Emissions Surge: COP30 Highlights Urgent Need for International Mitigation Action (1:54): China's Tiangong Crew to Return After Space Debris Delay; Marks Milestone in Space Program (3:32): Massive Great White Shark 'Contender' Tracked Off Atlantic City Coast, Aids Migration Study (5:22): Apple Launches Beta Digital ID for TSA Che…

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Designing better semiconductor chips: NP hard problems and forever chemicals 40:25

22d ago40:25

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Like any major endeavour, designing and fabricating semiconductor chips requires compromise. As well as trade-offs between cost and performance, designers also consider carbon emissions and other environmental impacts. In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, Margaret Harris reports from the Heidelberg Laureate Forum where she spoke to …

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Quantum Center Sparks Next Gen Tech, Eggshell Dating Maps Dinosaur Time, Nasal Vaccine Blocks Pertussis Transmission, Arctic Ice History Reveals Dust Clues, and more... 12:29

29d ago12:29

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(0:10): IonQ and University of Chicago Launch Pioneering Quantum Center to Advance Next-Gen Tech (2:49): Revolutionary Eggshell Dating Method Unlocks Precise Dinosaur Evolution Timelines Without Volcanic Ash (5:44): Trinity College Develops Groundbreaking Nasal Vaccine to Block Pertussis Transmission and Strengthen Immunity (8:07): Study Unveils 30…

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Climate Action Falls Short, Microglial Shift Targets Alzheimer’s, Hypertensive Pregnancy Tied to Heart Risk, Wadisuchus Fossils Rewrite Crocodile Evolution, and more... 10:21

1M ago10:21

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(0:10): A Decade Post-Paris Agreement: Climate Action Lags as Disasters and Emissions Rise (1:52): New Study Reveals Microglial Shift Could Combat Alzheimer's by Reducing Brain Inflammation (4:00): Hypertensive Pregnancy Disorders Linked to Heart Risks: Study Urges Integrated Care Model (6:26): Newly Discovered Wadisuchus Kassabi Fossils Shed Light…

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Chan Zuckerberg Initiatives Doubles AI Biohub Funding, Nova Scotia Lobsters Contain Microplastics, Maternal Diabetes Shields Offspring, UCSD Retreat Triggers Rapid Biological Shifts, and more... 13:01

1M ago13:01

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(0:10): Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Shifts Focus to AI-Driven Science, Doubling Biohub Funding in $1 Billion Push (2:21): Microplastics Found in Nova Scotia Lobsters: Study Reveals Links to Polyester Clothing and Marine Materials (4:15): Maternal Type 1 Diabetes May Epigenetically Shield Offspring from Autoimmunity, Study Finds (8:41): UC San Diego …

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Fat Stem Cells Heal Fractures, Biodegradable Vaccine Fights Implants, Sea Water Reveals Genomics Breakthrough, Catalyst Converts CO2 to Fuel at Low Temp, and more... 14:39

1M ago14:39

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(0:10): Breakthrough: ADSCs from Fat Tissue Offer New Hope for Osteoporosis Fracture Healing (2:27): Breakthrough Biodegradable Vaccine Offers Strong Defense Against Implant Infections, Targets Resistant Staphylococcus (5:04): Breakthrough Genomics Approach Decodes Thousands of Marine Particles from Just Drops of Seawater (8:42): Revolutionary Cata…

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Unlocking the potential of 2D materials: graphene and much more 38:07

1M ago38:07

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This episode explores the scientific and technological significance of 2D materials such as graphene. My guest is Antonio Rossi, who is a researcher in 2D materials engineering at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genoa. Rossi explains why 2D materials are fundamentally different than their 3D counterparts – and how these differences are drivi…

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UNEP Warns of 2.5°C Warming, Supermassive Black Hole Flare Shocks, New Biomarker Test Reframes Heart Attack Risk, Interstellar Visitor Reappears, and more... 11:47

1M ago11:47

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(0:10): UNEP Report Warns World Heading for 2.5°C Warming, Calls for Urgent Climate Action (2:16): Supermassive Black Hole's 'Superman' Flare Dazzles Scientists with Unmatched Luminosity (4:35): Triple Biomarker Test Could Revolutionize Heart Attack Risk Prediction, Study Suggests (6:33): Comet 3I/ATLAS Reappears: A Rare Interstellar Visitor Offers…

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Active Seniors Boost Brain Health, Glacier Collapse Accelerates Antarctic Retreat, Viral Infections Spike Heart Risk, Nanoparticles Reactivate Tumor Immunity, and more... 12:52

1M ago12:52

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(0:10): Active Seniors Show Slower Brain Decline: Study Links Walking to Cognitive Health Benefits (2:21): Hektoria Glacier's Sudden Collapse Signals Faster Antarctic Retreat, Sea-Level Rise Concerns (4:20): Viral Infections Spike Heart Attack and Stroke Risk: New Study Urges Vaccination for Protection (7:15): Breakthrough Cancer Therapy Uses Nanop…

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Quantum steampunk: we explore the art and science 40:00

1M ago40:00

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Earlier this year I met the Massachusetts-based steampunk artist Bruce Rosenbaum at the Global Physics Summit of the American Physical Society. He was exhibiting a beautiful sculpture of a “quantum engine” that was created in collaboration with physicists including NIST’s Nicole Yunger Halpern – who pioneered the scientific field of quantum steampu…

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Pig Kidney Transplant Breakthrough, PLMInteract Outperforms AlphaFold, Study Links Spin Glass Chaos, AI Microscope Breaks Records, and more... 9:16

1M ago9:16

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(0:10): Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Transplant Marks Milestone in Xenotransplantation, Offers Hope Amid Organ Shortage (1:57): PLM-Interact: New AI Model Revolutionizes Protein Interaction Prediction, Outshines AlphaFold3 (3:56): Breakthrough Study Links Spin Glass Temperature Chaos to Reentrant Transitions, Impacting Machine Learning & Quantum Tech (5:…

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New Drug Saves Vision, Mushroom Memristors Power Bioelectronics, Ancient Birch Tar Reveals Neolithic Life, ADHD Medication Saves Lives, and more... 8:26

1M ago8:26

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(0:10): Breakthrough Drug 2-HDP Shows Promise in Early Intervention for Diabetic Retinopathy Vision Preservation (1:28): Mushroom Memristors: The Future of Eco-Friendly Bioelectronic Computing (3:09): Ancient Birch Tar Unveils Neolithic Life: DNA Reveals Diet, Gender Roles, and Technological Skills (4:44): Early ADHD Medication Significantly Reduce…

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New Antibody Boosts Cancer Fight, HSL's Nuclear Role Revealed, Gene HMGN1 Causes Heart Defects, Einstein College Launches Diabetes Hub, and more... 9:07

2M ago9:07

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(0:10): Breakthrough Antibody Boosts Immune Attack on Resistant Breast Cancers, Promising New Treatment (1:31): Breakthrough in Fat Cell Research: HSL's Nuclear Role Offers New Obesity and Diabetes Treatment Paths (3:20): Gene HMGN1 Found to Trigger Heart Defects in Down Syndrome, Offering New Hope for Treatments (5:05): Einstein College Secures $1…

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Personalized Antidepressants Slash Risks, Zebrafish Research Advances, Neutrino Experiments Solve Universe Mystery, Gene HMGN1 Causes Heart Defects, and more... 10:13

2M ago10:13

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(0:10): New Study Urges Personalized Antidepressant Treatment to Tackle Metabolic and Cardiovascular Risks (2:07): Breakthrough in Zebrafish Neural Research Paves Way for Advances in Robotics and Neuroscience (3:24): Global Neutrino Experiments Unravel Universe's Matter-Antimatter Mystery (5:29): Gene HMGN1 Found to Trigger Heart Defects in Down Sy…

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Quantum computing and AI join forces for particle physics 25:10

2M ago25:10

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This episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast explores how quantum computing and artificial intelligence can be combined to help physicists search for rare interactions in data from an upgraded Large Hadron Collider. My guest is Javier Toledo-Marín, and we spoke at the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Canada. As well as having an appointment at …

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Brain Mimics Subway System, New Antibody MAM01 Shows Promise, New Protein Target for Skin Disease, Nuclear Pore Model Unveiled, and more... 9:27

2M ago9:27

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(0:10): Study Reveals Brain Processes Language Like Subway System, Juggling Multiple Words Simultaneously (1:49): New Monoclonal Antibody MAM01 Shows Promising Results in Malaria Prevention Trials (3:46): New Discovery in Skin Inflammation: ATG9A Protein Offers Hope for Chronic Disease Treatments (5:46): Breakthrough in Understanding Nuclear Pore C…