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- #75: Lunar water: Solving the biggest mysteries in the solar system
With NASA solving age-old mysteries about lunar water and Pluto’s terrain, Inverse’s Passant Rabie explains how new discoveries are shaping the future of space travel, as well as the present climate systems on Earth.
Read more at Inverse.com:
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13 min - #74: Facing your fears with science
Despite their dangerous reputations, some of the most common myths about snakes and spiders can easily be debunked. Inverse’s JoAnna Wendel and Nina Pullano reveal the truth about some of nature’s most feared creatures— and how you can use it to face your fears.
Read more at Inverse.com:
- https://www.inverse.com/science/notorious-aussie-spider-kills-humans-via-evolutionary-coincidence
- https://www.inverse.com/science/top-snake-myths-debunked
Find links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstract
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18 min - #73: The secrets of Neanderthal children
With ancient discoveries solving centuries-old genetic mysteries, Inverse’s Emma Betuel and Sarah Wells discuss how fossil models of neanderthal babies and the oldest-known sperm sample are rewriting evolutionary history.
Read more at Inverse.com:
https://www.inverse.com/science/neanderthal-babies
https://www.inverse.com/science/oldest-known-sperm-found-study
Find links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstract
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14 min - #71: Life after Covid-19: Young people cope with lingering symptoms
As we learn more about the lingering effects of Covid-19, Inverse’s Emma Betuel and Ali Pattillo discuss how young adults are coping with heart inflammation and sensory dysfunction and moving forward.
Read more at Inverse.com:
- https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/young-hearts-myocarditis-coronavirus
- https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/covid-19-smell-taste-loss
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19 min - #69: Antibodies, immunity, and the future of fighting Covid-19
With new studies on the immune system shedding light on how our minds and bodies are connected, Inverse’s Emma Betuel and Sarah Sloat discuss how the immune system fights Covid-19 — and how that process shapes mental health.
PLASMA STUDY HINTS HOW LONG COVID-19 ANTIBODIES LAST IN THE BLOOD
https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/antibodies-decline-donate-plasma-covid-19
LINK BETWEEN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND ANXIETY
https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/immune-system-anxiety-study
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16 min - #68: Nickel and Robotic Fabric: The building blocks of the future
As engineers transform the most basic materials on Earth to build our future world, Inverse’s David Grossman explains how nickel mining and robotic fabric could revolutionize daily life.
Read more at Inverse.com:
- ROBOT FABRIC
- NICKEL REVOLUTION
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17 min - #67: Marvels Avengers and Genshin Impact: Designing the perfect video game
Read more at Inverse.com:
- GENSHIN IMPACT: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/genshin-impact-review-ps4-gacha!
- MARVEL’S AVENGERS: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/marvels-avengers-composer-thor-gameplay-secret-spider-man
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19 min - #66: Facial Recognition: What Animals Really Think About Your Face
With new research shedding light on dog and tortoise behavior, Inverse’s Sarah Wells and Nina Pullano discuss why facial recognition is important to both social and solitary species across the animal kingdom.
Read more at Inverse.com:
- https://www.inverse.com/science/dogs-dont-like-your-face
- https://www.inverse.com/science/tortoise-face-recognition-study
Find links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstract
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13 min - #65: Breaking bad: How to create positive changes that stick
Harnessing the latest behavioral science, Inverse’s Ali Pattillo discusses how to break even the most stubborn habits and build new routines that improve your life.
Read more at Inverse.com:
- https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/the-truth-about-making-breaking-habits
- https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/bath-health-study-explained
Find links to all the stories discussed in today’s episode at inverse.com/the-abstract
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17 min - #64: Vikings, Denosivans, and Neanderthals: Setting the genetic record straight
With the latest research changing what we thought we knew about Vikings and Neanderthals, Inverse’s Sarah Wells and Sarah Sloat explain how humanity’s family tree is being rewritten by new discoveries.
- DNA VIKING STUDY: https://www.inverse.com/science/viking-dna-study
- Y CHROMOSOME STUDY: https://www.inverse.com/science/neanderthal-denisovan-y-chromosome-study
Read more at Inverse.com:
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