5 June, 2024 – Episode 973 – Take a Healthy Science Bath

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Some quick science news!

Space Success
Starliner finally launched with two astronauts! What now?
China’s still on the dark side of the moon. So, what?

H5N2
First confirmed human case of infection with H5N2 virus

Toxo Trojan
Is there another threat lurking inside of Toxoplasma gondii?

Restoring Hearing
Restoring hearing to children born deaf

Water Is Life
How far back could freshwater have been available for life to evolve?

Sponge Life
It’s really hard to find evidence of soft things in the fossil record.

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Policing Problems
Specifically in Chicago

AI pathology
AI detecting breast cancer

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Some Quick Science stories with Kiki!

Menstruation Brain
Does an individual’s performance change throughout the menstrual cycle?

Roman Bathing
Were the healing powers of the ancient Roman baths in Bath actually true?

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