Episodes (Page 25)
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A fungal pandemic decimated amphibian populations globally.
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The US may be inaccurately measuring extreme heat.
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Astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells, are key to understanding brain disorders.
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Crowd science can optimize the design of queues.
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Wind turbines can be programmed to share wind resources.
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New reservoirs could help combat drought but have environmental costs.
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Frank Drake pioneered the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
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A new computer is constructed from fabric, not silicon.
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Pain often feels worse at night due to circadian rhythms.
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Daniel Holz studies cosmic catastrophes and existential Earth threats.
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A new drug targets hair follicles to treat baldness.
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Greenland's melting glaciers release sand suitable for concrete.
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China is using technology to combat severe drought.
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Atomic-scale tools are tracing movable type's Asian origins, predating Gutenberg.
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A new paper warns psychedelic therapy excitement may lead to misinformation.
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Scientists are exploring legumes to naturally fertilize crops with nitrogen.
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Swarms of small satellites are monitoring remote areas.
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Satellite networks provide global time synchronization.
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Giant sprinkler systems are protecting Spanish towns from wildfires.
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A proposed law could require egg and sperm donors to share medical records.