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Geological Misfits: 4 Small Weird Places

There are some places on our planet that seem pretty ordinary, they’re just… weirdly small. Like, a miniature desert, or a teensy volcano. But when you look a little closer, there’s a lot more to these tiny geological misfits than … Continue reading

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New space research to survey chimpanzee habitats – ScienceBlog.com

Terrestrial laser scan of a typical forest, of the kind to be used in the Tchimpounga Nature Reserve. New space research at the University of Leicester is set to use remote sensing techniques to survey the habitats of endangered chimpanzees … Continue reading

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Frozen cloud of molecules acts as a single quantum object | New Scientist

By Matthew Sparkes An image of caesium molecules in a Bose-Einstein condensate Chin Lab   For the first time, researchers have created a frozen cloud of molecules that share the same quantum state, meaning it behaves as if it were … Continue reading

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This result could change physics forever

Explaining the exciting new Fermilab muon result to my production team My Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/physicsgirl​ Special thanks to our Sally Ride level patrons: David Cichowski, Eddie Sabbah, Fabrice Eap, Margaux Lopez, Matt Kaminski, Patrick Olson, Vincent Argiro, Vikram Bhat, wc993219. More … Continue reading

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Researchers hail possible malaria vaccine breakthrough

A new malaria vaccine is being hailed as a game-changer in the fight to eliminate the disease. The Oxford Institute vaccine has proved 77 percent effective at preventing infection and is now entering larger human trials to rule out any … Continue reading

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How an Ancient Remedy Became a Modern Cure for Malaria

In the 1960s drug-resistant strains of malaria emerged, making the disease even deadlier than before. Then, pharmaceutical scientist Tu Youyou discovered a promising new remedy buried within the pages of ancient Chinese texts. Hosted by: Hank Green

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Why some people don’t experience vaccine side-effects, and why it’s not a problem

Veenu Manoharan Lecturer of Immunology, Cardiff Metropolitan University There are many reasons your immune system might react differently to vaccines. Most vaccines have side-effects and COVID vaccines are no different. The public are being reassured that if they experience a … Continue reading

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How Covid Vaccine Tech Could Fight Cancer Soon

The mRNA technology at the heart of two Covid-19 shots has been decades in the making. Now it may soon be used to fight cancer and HIV.

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The electrical blueprints that orchestrate life | Michael Levin

DNA isn’t the only builder in the biological world — there’s also a mysterious bioelectric layer directing cells to work together to grow organs, systems and bodies, says biologist Michael Levin. Sharing unforgettable and groundbreaking footage of two-headed worms, he … Continue reading

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Possible futures from the intersection of nature, tech and society | Natsai Audrey Chieza

Biodesigner Natsai Audrey Chieza prototypes the future, imagining a world where people and nature can thrive together. In this wildly imaginative talk, she shares the vision behind her innovation lab, which works at the intersection of nature, technology and society … Continue reading

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