Episodes (Page 72)
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The 'uncanny valley' phenomenon applies to robot voices, not just appearance.
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The Arctic is locked into significant winter warming, regardless of emissions.
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23andMe offers a new genetic test for elevated diabetes risk.
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Greta Thunberg began a global climate protest with a solo school strike.
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Trump's budget proposes deep cuts to science agencies.
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Digital voice assistants lack gender diversity.
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Astronomers may have explained mysterious cosmic bursts.
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Quantum computers are a high-stakes race.
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Oceans are experiencing record-breaking heat waves, leading to significant marine life die-offs.
Record Heat Waves
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Seafood fraud is widespread in the US, with many consumers unknowingly served the wrong fish species.
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A gene mutation offers potential for curing HIV, building on past research.
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Climate change intensifies natural catastrophes, increasing insurance risks.
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New DNA testing methods could help solve more violent crimes.
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A robotic arm in London mimics movements from San Francisco.
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SpaceX is launching its Crew Dragon capsule to the ISS.
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Gene editing tool CRISPR shows promise for treating genetic diseases.
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Polio is nearly eradicated globally, but risks remain.
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Bacteriophage therapy is being explored as a treatment for superbugs.
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Social media posts often confuse weather with climate.
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The central dogma of biology is DNA makes RNA, makes proteins.