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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...
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Mar 28 2024 15m
Chapter 1 16 mins
Understanding Epstein-Barr Virus and CancerChapter 2 1 min
Powerful Podcast Episode
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...
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Mar 26 2024 14m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Solar Storms and Earth's Magnetic ShieldChapter 2 7 mins
The Impact of Geomagnetic StormsChapter 3 1 min
All-Inclusive Family Getaway With Club Med
Havana syndrome: will we ever understand what happened?
In late 2016, US officials in Cuba’s capital began e...
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Mar 21 2024 16m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Mystery of Havana Syndrome
Should forests have rights?
A growing movement of ecologists, lawyers and artist...
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Mar 19 2024 16m
Chapter 1 17 mins
The Rights of Nature MovementChapter 2 1 min
Crunchyroll Presents the Anime Effect
A waterworld with a boiling ocean and the end of dark matter? The week in science
Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin d...
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Mar 14 2024 19m
Chapter 1 9 mins
Unraveling the Mystery of Dark MatterChapter 2 12 mins
Microplastics, Exoplanet, Science Minister Controversy
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...
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Mar 12 2024 17m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Hair Loss ExplainedChapter 2 4 mins
Understanding Genetic Factors in Hair LossChapter 3 9 mins
Hair Loss Treatments and Future Innovations
What’s behind the rapid rise of cancer in the under-50s?
Ian Sample speaks to the Guardian’s health editor, A...
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Mar 7 2024 14m
Chapter 1 16 mins
Rising Trend of Early Onset CancersChapter 2 35 sec
Ad-Free Listening on Amazon Music
Classic older child? What the science says about birth order and personality | Podcast
We all know the cliches about older siblings being r...
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Mar 5 2024 16m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Birth Order and Personality TraitsChapter 2 6 mins
Birth Order and Personality TraitsChapter 3 4 mins
The Impact of Siblings on Personality
The Guardian’s new podcast series about AI: Black Box – prologue
We wanted to bring you this episode from our new ser...
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Mar 2 2024 14m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Exploring Relationships With AI CompanionsChapter 2 58 sec
Black Box Podcast Production Details
The debilitating impact of tinnitus, and how a new app could help
It’s thought that about 15% of us are affected by ti...
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Feb 29 2024 19m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Understanding Tinnitus and Coping StrategiesChapter 2 6 mins
Coping With Tinnitus
How green are electric cars?
Electric cars might seem like a no-brainer on a warm...
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Feb 27 2024 16m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Electric Vehicles and Environmental ImpactChapter 2 12 mins
Transitioning to Electric Vehicles
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...
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Feb 22 2024 19m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Scientific Publishing Crisis and SolutionsChapter 2 10 mins
Spotting Errors in Scientific Research
Nitazenes and xylazine: what’s behind the rise of dangerous synthetic drugs?
Social affairs correspondent Robert Booth tells Made...
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Feb 20 2024 16m
Chapter 1 17 mins
The Crisis of Synthetic OpioidsChapter 2 1 min
Hair Thinning Solutions and Prevention
What apes can tell us about the origins of teasing
We all know people who find it hilarious to prod and...
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Feb 15 2024 14m
Chapter 1 16 mins
The Evolutionary Origins of TeasingChapter 2 1 min
Guardian Podcast and McDonald's Burger Advertisement
Retinol, acids and serums: why are children obsessed with anti-ageing products?
Last month the British Association of Dermatologists...
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Feb 13 2024 14m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Skincare Obsession in Young PeopleChapter 2 3 mins
Cream Prices' Impact on Skincare Outcomes
Why are we still waiting for a male contraceptive pill?
Despite research into a male contraceptive pill star...
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Feb 8 2024 16m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Exploring Male Contraceptive OptionsChapter 2 5 mins
The Future of Male ContraceptionChapter 3 1 min
Guardian Podcast and McDonald's Burger Promotion
What happens now bird flu has reached the Antarctic?
The moment scientists had been dreading arrived late...
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Feb 6 2024 13m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Bird Flu Threatens Antarctic Species
A fasting prime minister and a mind-reading billionaire: the week in science
Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin d...
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Feb 1 2024 16m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Neuralink and Alzheimer's Brain ChipChapter 2 3 mins
Insights on Alzheimer's Spread and PreventionChapter 3 4 mins
Prime Minister's Extreme Fasting RegimenChapter 4 21 sec
Wrap Up of Interesting Week
Secrets of the microbiome: the skin
The trillions of microbes living on and inside the h...
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Jan 30 2024 15m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Exploring the Skin MicrobiomeChapter 2 45 sec
Microbiome Exploration With Professor Julie Thornton
Secrets of the microbiome: the vagina
The trillions of microbes living on and inside the h...
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Jan 25 2024 15m
Chapter 1 14 mins
The Vaginal MicrobiomeChapter 2 50 sec
Rising Measles Cases in UK/Europe
Secrets of the microbiome: the gut
The trillions of microbes living on and inside the h...
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Jan 23 2024 21m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Gut Microbiome and Its ImpactChapter 2 12 mins
The Impact of the Gut Microbiome
How to stop doomscrolling and reclaim your brain
If you’ve made a resolution to spend less time on yo...
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Jan 18 2024 16m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Phone AddictionChapter 2 11 mins
Short-Form Videos' Impact on Mental Health
Is guilt-free flying on the horizon?
In November, a plane powered by 100% ‘sustainable’ j...
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Jan 16 2024 17m
Chapter 1 18 mins
Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Alternative SolutionsChapter 2 39 sec
Politics Weekly America
Our science predictions for 2024
Last year was a bumper year for science news, with t...
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Jan 11 2024 16m
Chapter 1 8 mins
2024 Moon Missions and Brain InterfacesChapter 2 9 mins
Health Tech, Environment, AI Advancements
How to get active (and make it stick)
As parks and gyms fill with people hoping to make 20...
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Jan 9 2024 16m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Benefits of Exercise and Interval TrainingChapter 2 9 mins
Exercise Tips and Personalization for Fitness