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World’s tiniest pacemaker could revolutionize heart surgery
00:46 Millimetre-sized pacemaker fits inside syringe
Researchers have developed a tiny, temporary pacemaker that dissolves when no longer needed, help…
1 year, 5 months ago
Audio long read: How quickly are you ageing? What molecular ‘clocks’ can tell you about your health
With money pouring in and an unprecedented level of public attention and excitement, scientists are publishing a steady stream of papers on ways to m…
1 year, 6 months ago
New lasso-shaped antibiotic kills drug-resistant bacteria
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00:46 Newly discovered molecule shows potent antibiotic activity
Researchers have identified a new molecule with antibiotic activity a…
1 year, 6 months ago
Tiny satellite sets new record for secure quantum communication
00:46 Microsatellite makes messaging secure
A tiny satellite has enabled quantum-encrypted information to be sent between China and South Africa, the …
1 year, 6 months ago
Sapphire anvils squeeze metals atomically-thin
00:46 2D metals made using sapphire press
Taking inspiration from industrial forging, researchers have demonstrated a way to squeeze molten metals int…
1 year, 6 months ago
Earliest crafted bone tools date back 1.5 million years
00:46 Ancient humans made bone tools 1.5 million years ago
A 1.5-million-year-old cache of animal-bone tools reveals that ancient humans systematicall…
1 year, 6 months ago
Audio long read: Why kids need to take more risks — science reveals the benefits of wild, free play
Over the past two decades, research has emerged showing that opportunities for risky play are crucial for children's healthy physical, mental and emo…
1 year, 7 months ago
If your heart stops, this smartwatch-AI can call for help
00:47 A ‘smart’ way to quickly detect cardiac arrest
Google researchers have developed an AI for a smartwatch that will call for help if its wearer is…
1 year, 7 months ago
Racist ratings linger in five-star systems — a thumbs up could fix that
01:14 A simple switch to reduce racist ratings
A study of almost 70,000 ratings showed that racial discrimination could be eliminated from an online p…
1 year, 7 months ago
Record-breaking neutrino detected by huge underwater telescope
In this episode:
00:45 An elusive, cosmic neutrino with a record-breaking energy
An enormous array of detectors, deep under the Mediterranean Sea, has …
1 year, 7 months ago