7 February, 2024 – Episode 959 – Why Are Blueberries Blue?

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Rewriting Astronomy
Dwarf galaxies not making stars? Black holes making them? What is even going on?

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Building Highways
Have we discovered the construction process for the microtubules that make up intracellular transport structures?

Concussion protein protocol
Just in time for the Superbowl

Blue Berries?
Why do blueberries look blue?

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Ancient Swedish mystery grave
Sweden and Early Megalithic Tombs in South Scandinavia

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The true magic of mushrooms

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Childlike Learning
Did an AI learn language and concepts like a child?

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Well, duh. Science shows women are more vigilant than men when walking at night. Who knew?

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