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Science, Spoken

Get in-depth coverage of current and future trends in technology, and how they are shaping business, entertainment, communications, science, politics, and society.

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11:37

No One Knows if You Need Another Covid Booster

Science, Spoken ·

2023/03/13

It’s cellular immunity, not antibodies, that probably protects against the coronavirus’s worst effects—and scientists haven’t worked out how long it lasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:13

It’s Time for a Flu Vaccine—for Birds

Science, Spoken ·

2023/03/10

Avian influenza has killed millions of birds. Shots to prevent it already exist. Why isn’t the entire poultry industry using them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:44

Tiny, Explosive ‘Jetlets’ Might Be Fueling the Solar...

Science, Spoken ·

2023/03/09

Scientists investigated a weird feature in Parker Solar Probe data—and may have discovered what drives the plasma that pervades the solar system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:08

The Food System Is Awful for the Climate. It Doesn’t...

Science, Spoken ·

2023/03/08

New modeling estimates that food production could add a degree Celsius to global warming. But it also points to powerful ways to make diets more sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:33

As Kenya’s Crops Fail, a Fight Over GMOs Rages

Science, Spoken ·

2023/03/07

Faced with extreme drought, Kenya’s president approved a controversial new crop for farmers. Then the legal backlash began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:27

How Old Are You, Really? New Tests Want to Tell You

Science, Spoken ·

2023/03/06

About a dozen such consumer tests are now on the market, but the science of reading DNA for insights about longevity is still young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:56

The Disruptors Who Want to Make Death Greener

Science, Spoken ·

2023/03/03

Startups rush to gain a foothold in a burgeoning industry as New York and California move to legalize human composting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:50

Cute Animals Are Overrated. Let’s Save the Weird Ones

Science, Spoken ·

2023/03/02

One million species are at risk of extinction, but a handful of charismatic creatures get all the hype. A new conservation strategy has a different focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:30

You Can Turn Your Backyard Into a Biodiversity Hotspot

Science, Spoken ·

2023/03/01

New research shows that if done right, urban farms and gardens can support all kinds of species—for the good of people and the environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:12

No One Knows If Decades-Old Nukes Would Actually Work

Science, Spoken ·

2023/02/28

Atomic weapons are complex, sensitive, and often pretty old. With testing banned, countries have to rely on good simulations to trust their weapons work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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8:37

On-Demand Rocket Launches Are Coming

Science, Spoken ·

2023/02/27

In a factory on the outskirts of Glasgow, aerospace manufacturer Skyrora is building rockets for a space-bound taxi service for satellites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:45

A Stroke Paralyzed Her Arm. This Implant Let Her Use...

Science, Spoken ·

2023/02/24

Electrical stimulation applied to the spinal cord temporarily restored arm and hand movement in two patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:33

Rovers Are So Yesterday. It’s Time to Send a Snakebot...

Science, Spoken ·

2023/02/23

The student winners of a NASA competition designed a serpentine bot that could sidewind across lunar regolith or roll down hills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:30

Why Bother Bringing Back the Dodo?

Science, Spoken ·

2023/02/22

Audacious plans to resurrect the long-extinct bird could be lucrative. But the moonshot raises thorny philosophical questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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9:54

A Bold Plan to Beam Solar Energy Down From Space

Science, Spoken ·

2023/02/21

The European Space Agency is exploring a unique way to dramatically cut carbon emissions by tapping sunlight closer to the source. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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7:01

MDMA and Psilocybin Are Approved as Medicines for the...

Science, Spoken ·

2023/02/20

Many are celebrating Australia’s decision to pave the way for these psychedelic therapies, but questions around accessibility remain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:00

The Secret to Making Concrete That Lasts 1,000 Years

Science, Spoken ·

2023/02/17

Scientists have uncovered the Roman recipe for self-repairing cement—which could massively reduce the carbon footprint of the material today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:50

Did the Seeds of Life Ride to Earth Inside an Asteroid?

Science, Spoken ·

2023/02/16

Biological amino acids could have celestial or terrestrial roots. An experiment simulated their formation in deep space—but the mystery isn’t solved yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11:05

How Sensor-Dangling Helicopters Can Help Beat the...

Science, Spoken ·

2023/02/15

A simultaneous solution to California’s extreme drought and flooding is to bank more water underground. Send in the choppers (and a few ATVs). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10:34

A Looming El Niño Could Dry the Amazon

Science, Spoken ·

2023/02/14

When a warm band of water develops in the Pacific, drought grips the rainforest. The Amazon, devastated by deforestation and fires, is especially vulnerable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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