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10:20

Classical Computers Can’t Compete: How Quantum...

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2025/11/25

The behavior of matter under extreme conditions, such as inside neutron stars or during particle collisions, is a major puzzle in nuclear physics. Classical computers cannot simulate such systems at all due to exponentially growing computational complexity. However, researchers have completed the largest digital quantum simulation in history using scalable quantum circuits with over 100 qubits, successfully overcoming this challenge and opening up new paths for exploring deep cosmic physical ...

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10:09

Hair Waste Turns to Toothpaste? Keratin Regenerates...

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2025/11/25

It’s a long-standing consensus in dentistry that enamel cannot regrow naturally once damaged. But research from King’s College London brings a breakthrough: using keratin, a common protein found in biological waste like hair and wool, a material that actively regenerates enamel has been developed. It not only repairs damaged teeth and relieves sensitivity but also outperforms traditional fluoride, is more eco-friendly and sustainable, and is expected to be launched as toothpaste, gels, and ot...

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11:12

Found After 20 Years of Observation: The Habitability...

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2025/11/25

After more than 20 years of continuous observation, astronomers have discovered a super-Earth—GJ 251 c—only 20 light-years away from Earth. Located in its host star’s Goldilocks zone (the region where liquid water could theoretically exist) and likely rocky, it has been hailed by astronomers as the "flagship target" for searching for alien life. This episode interprets the super-Earth’s discovery process, key features, and why it has become the core focus of extraterrestrial life exploration....

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11:58

Seeking Calm but Gaining Distress? Core Risks of...

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2025/11/25

Meditation is widely praised as a popular way to relieve stress and improve mental health, but a study by psychologist Nicholas Van Dam’s team reveals a "meditation paradox": nearly 60% of practitioners have experienced adverse effects, some even affecting daily life. This episode interprets the key findings of the study, clarifies the specific manifestations of meditation’s adverse experiences, high-risk groups, and how to rationally view this wellness practice. Key Findings Adverse experie...

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11:42

No Harm to Healthy Cells! New Lung Cancer Strategy:...

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2025/11/24

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) accounting for 40% of cases—and its incidence is rising even among non-smokers. A breakthrough study published in Nature by researchers from NYU Langone Health identifies a "kill switch" in lung cancer cells: blocking the FSP1 protein activates the cells’ natural self-destruct program (ferroptosis), shrinking tumors significantly without harming healthy cells, opening a new path for precision ...

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11:37

Saving Lives Without New Drugs: The Key to Thailand’s...

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2025/11/24

Metformin is a globally widely used drug for type 2 diabetes—effective, affordable, but with a rare yet deadly complication: metformin-associated lactic acidosis (MLA). This condition causes excessive lactic acid buildup in the body, leading to blood acidification and organ failure. The key to treatment is initiating dialysis as soon as possible. Instead of developing new drugs, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital in Thailand optimized emergency processes, cutting MLA’s 30-day mortality rate n...

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12:56

Regular Music Listening Cuts Dementia Risk by 39%?...

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2025/11/24

With the global aging population, age-related cognitive decline and dementia have become major health challenges. A new study from Monash University brings good news: musical activities (including passive listening and active instrument playing) can significantly reduce dementia risk in older adults. Among them, high-frequency music listening has the most prominent protective effect, and it requires no complex operations, making it an accessible brain-protecting method for everyone. This epis...

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8:58

High Melanoma Rates in Agricultural Areas: Cultivated...

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2025/11/24

When it comes to melanoma (the deadliest form of skin cancer), sun exposure is the first thing that comes to mind. But a study from Penn State University challenges this perception: the agricultural environment (cultivated land area, herbicide use) is closely linked to high melanoma rates. Analyzing 5 years of cancer data in Pennsylvania, the study found that adults over 50 in agricultural concentrated areas have a 57% higher melanoma incidence than other parts of the state. This episode inte...

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10:45

Unexplained Liver Disease? The Culprit May Be Dry...

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2025/11/24

When it comes to severe liver disease risks, people usually think of heavy drinking, obesity, hepatitis viruses, etc. But a new study from the University of Southern California points to a hidden threat—perchloroethylene (PCE for short). This chemical, commonly found in dry cleaning and household items, doubles the risk of liver fibrosis in people without traditional liver disease risks and can explain many cases of "unexplained liver disease." This episode discusses PCE’s hazards, exposure r...

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12:27

AI Solves 25-Year Crohn’s Mystery: The Broken...

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2025/11/23

Crohn’s disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, has plagued humans for 25 years. The root cause of its repeated inflammation and intestinal damage has long been a medical puzzle. A team from UC San Diego, using AI combined with molecular biology, finally found the answer: the "molecular connection" between NOD2 and Guerdon proteins in gut immune cells is broken, causing the immune switch to malfunction and trigger persistent inflammation. This episode interprets this groundbreaking dis...

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9:08

Astatine-211: The Rarest Element on Earth Becomes a...

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2025/11/22

Astatine is the rarest element on Earth, with less natural abundance than gold, and its name means "unstable" in Greek. Yet scientists at Texas A&M University have successfully developed a precision cancer therapy using its isotope, astatine-211. This episode explores how this "ghost element" transforms into a cancer-fighting tool and the unique challenges it faces. Key Findings Astatine-211: The "Goldilocks Isotope" for Cancer Therapy Astatine-211’s core advantage lies in the alpha part...

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10:24

AI Deciphers 3-Billion-Year-Old Rock Code: Discovers...

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2025/11/21

Rocks over 3 billion years old have undergone geological changes like burial, compression, and high temperatures, losing all intact fossil traces. How to find life evidence in them? A team from the Carnegie Institution for Science made a breakthrough with AI technology—by decoding faint "chemical echoes" in rocks, they not only discovered life traces in 3.3-billion-year-old rocks but also rewrote the evolution timeline of photosynthesis, even offering a new path for finding life on Mars. Key...

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11:02

Earthquakes in Geologically Stable Areas? Uncover the...

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2025/11/05

This episode focuses on a geological puzzle—why do "impossible earthquakes" (which traditional theories say shouldn’t happen) occur in geologically "stable" places like the Netherlands, Susu Foray (France), and Utah (US)? A new study from Utrecht University, published in Nature Communications, not only solves this paradox but also reveals the secrets of ancient fault "healing," the causes of earthquake triggers, and special post-quake changes. Key Content Ancient Fault "Healing": The "Strong...

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12:27

AI Solves 25-Year Crohn’s Mystery: This Molecular...

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2025/11/04

This episode explains: Why does Crohn’s disease (chronic enteritis), which confused doctors for 25 years, keep inflaming the gut? A UC team used AI + biology to find the cause—two proteins in the gut don’t bind, breaking the immune "switch." Key Findings What’s Crohn’s? Immune cells “fight randomly” In a healthy gut, immune cells called "macrophages" have two types: "Inflammatory type": Attacks harmful bacteria;"Restorative type": Repairs the gut after fighting. In Crohn’s patients, the "swi...

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12:27

Why Do Zucchinis Hide Toxins? It’s All Directed by a...

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2025/11/01

This episode is about common cucurbit veggies we eat—zucchinis, cucumbers, pumpkins. They’re healthy, but they have a confusing trait: they actively absorb pesticide residues and heavy metals from the soil, and specifically transport these toxins to their edible fruits. This is what’s called the "Zucchini Paradox." A team from Kobe University in Japan did a study and finally explained how this works. Key Research Findings First, understand the "Zucchini Paradox": It’s different from other ve...

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11:55

Human Skull Evolution Doubled in Speed! Was It Driven...

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2025/10/30

Have you ever wondered why your skull is so different from gorillas and chimpanzees? A new study from University College London (UCL) found that human skull evolution is twice as fast as the "normal pace" of the ape family! This episode explores the secret behind it—it’s not just about "getting smarter"; social life is actually the key driver. Episode Highlights Game-Changer: Human Skull Is an "Evolution Speedster" The research team analyzed 3D skull models of 7 great ape species (e.g., chim...

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