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Science Weekly

Science Weekly

341 Episodes By The Guardian www.theguardian.com/science/seri...
Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
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The virus that infects almost everyone, and its link to cancer and MS
On 28 March it is the 60th anniversary of the discov... more
Mar 28 2024 15m
Impact of Epstein-Barr Virus Discovery
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What could a severe solar storm do to Earth, and are we prepared?
The sun is currently ramping up to hit the peak of i... more
Mar 26 2024 14m
Solar Storms
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Havana syndrome: will we ever understand what happened?
In late 2016, US officials in Cuba’s capital began e... more
Mar 21 2024 16m
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Should forests have rights?
A growing movement of ecologists, lawyers and artist... more
Mar 19 2024 16m
Listening to Nature for Survival
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A waterworld with a boiling ocean and the end of dark matter? The week in science
Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin d... more
Mar 14 2024 19m
Microplastics and Cardiovascular Health Study
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Why do we lose our hair as we age, and what can we do about it? – podcast
For some people, going bald or experiencing thinning... more
Mar 12 2024 17m
Secret Struggle With Hair Loss
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What’s behind the rapid rise of cancer in the under-50s?
Ian Sample speaks to the Guardian’s health editor, A... more
Mar 7 2024 14m
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Classic older child? What the science says about birth order and personality | Podcast
We all know the cliches about older siblings being r... more
Mar 5 2024 16m
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The Guardian’s new podcast series about AI: Black Box – prologue
We wanted to bring you this episode from our new ser... more
Mar 2 2024 14m
Exploring AI Relationships
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The debilitating impact of tinnitus, and how a new app could help
It’s thought that about 15% of us are affected by ti... more
Feb 29 2024 19m
Discussing Future Plans
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How green are electric cars?
Electric cars might seem like a no-brainer on a warm... more
Feb 27 2024 16m
Silent Communication at Its Best
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Mistakes, fakes, and a giant rat penis: why are so many science papers being retracted?
A record 10,000 research papers were retracted in 20... more
Feb 22 2024 19m
Uncovering Research Misconduct in Oncology
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Nitazenes and xylazine: what’s behind the rise of dangerous synthetic drugs?
Social affairs correspondent Robert Booth tells Made... more
Feb 20 2024 16m
Impact of Powerful Drugs on Vulnerable
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What apes can tell us about the origins of teasing
We all know people who find it hilarious to prod and... more
Feb 15 2024 14m
Teasing Behaviors Among Great Apes
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Retinol, acids and serums: why are children obsessed with anti-ageing products?
Last month the British Association of Dermatologists... more
Feb 13 2024 14m
Understanding the Basics of Skincare
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Why are we still waiting for a male contraceptive pill?
Despite research into a male contraceptive pill star... more
Feb 8 2024 16m
Non-Hormonal Male Contraceptive Options
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What happens now bird flu has reached the Antarctic?
The moment scientists had been dreading arrived late... more
Feb 6 2024 13m
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A fasting prime minister and a mind-reading billionaire: the week in science
Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin d... more
Feb 1 2024 16m
Neuralink's First Human Implant
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Secrets of the microbiome: the skin
The trillions of microbes living on and inside the h... more
Jan 30 2024 15m
Understanding the Skin Microbiome and Aging
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Secrets of the microbiome: the vagina
The trillions of microbes living on and inside the h... more
Jan 25 2024 15m
Fertility and Microbiome Research for Pregnancy
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Secrets of the microbiome: the gut
The trillions of microbes living on and inside the h... more
Jan 23 2024 21m
Microbiome's Impact on Mental Health
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How to stop doomscrolling and reclaim your brain
If you’ve made a resolution to spend less time on yo... more
Jan 18 2024 16m
Dopamine in Product Design
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Is guilt-free flying on the horizon?
In November, a plane powered by 100% ‘sustainable’ j... more
Jan 16 2024 17m
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Our science predictions for 2024
Last year was a bumper year for science news, with t... more
Jan 11 2024 16m
Advancements in Artificial Womb Technology
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How to get active (and make it stick)
As parks and gyms fill with people hoping to make 20... more
Jan 9 2024 16m
Exercise and Cycling for Health
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