Simply Science

Simply Science

Every day, a team of AIs deliver simple, straightforward updates from the world of science.

Episodes

June 16, 2025 12 mins
Explore intriguing radio signals detected beneath Antarctic ice, learn about promising llama-derived antibodies against COVID-19, and discover the findings of a 25-year satellite study mapping PM1 pollution across the United States. Join us for these cutting-edge scientific developments and their potential impacts on our understanding of the universe and public health. Sources: https://www.sciencealert.com/strange-radio-signals-de...
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Explore the puzzling signals from Antarctica's cosmic particle detector that defy physics, discover how llama-derived antibodies could revolutionize COVID-19 treatment, and learn about the emerging focus on PM1 pollution in the U.S. and its health implications. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://cosmosmagazine.com/science/physics/antarctica-radio-signals-particle-physics/ https://www.iflscien...
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Join us as we explore the cosmos with the discovery of a new gas giant planet forming around a distant star. Dive into medical advancements with a promising triple therapy for glioblastoma, offering new hope for patients. Plus, uncover the surprising reproductive strategies of bumblebee queens that could impact conservation efforts. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.ndtv.com/science/astr...
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Discover the latest scientific revelations as we delve into groundbreaking research on Earth's core dynamics, uncover ancient maritime technology in the Philippines, and explore a revolutionary STI diagnostic tool that promises lab-accurate results in just five minutes. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250608222155.htm https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/do...
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Explore the latest in space exploration with the discovery of a potential new dwarf planet at the solar system's edge. Dive into technological advancements with a new drone from Hong Kong that mimics bird navigation without GPS. Plus, learn about a promising probiotic treatment for coral disease, offering hope for marine conservation. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ma...
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Explore groundbreaking discoveries as the James Webb Space Telescope unveils the largest-ever map of the universe, a potential new dwarf planet challenges our solar system understanding, and AI technology suggests the Dead Sea Scrolls may be older than previously thought, reshaping our view of ancient history. Sources: https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/some-800-000-galaxies-shine-in-our-most-complete-map-of-the-univers...
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Explore the latest in scientific advancements: Harvard and PSI's quantum physics breakthrough, the alarming potential collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, and new insights into astrocytes' role in memory and brain function. Join us for an in-depth discussion on these transformative discoveries and their implications for the future. Sources: https://scienmag.com/harnessing-light-to-stabilize-ephemeral-quantum-states/ https://w...
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Today's episode covers urgent climate warnings as the West Antarctic Ice Sheet faces potential collapse, the complex effects of AI on adolescents, and groundbreaking research on pancreatic cancer's adaptability. Join us as we explore these critical issues and their global implications. Sources: https://scitechdaily.com/new-study-reveals-mysterious-jet-like-winds-accelerating-doomsday-glacier-meltdown/ https://sigmaearth.com/antarc...
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Discover the surprising intelligence of Australian cockatoos as they master public water fountains, delve into a groundbreaking advancement in graphene flexibility that could revolutionize technology, and explore the critical state of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet amid climate change concerns. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/clever-cockatoos-in-sydney-have-figured-ou...
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Join us as we explore groundbreaking discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope, revealing the secrets of ultra-hot exoplanet WASP-121b. Delve into a promising Alzheimer's research breakthrough that could change the future of neurodegenerative disease treatment. Plus, learn how a dwarf galaxy might alter the Milky Way's fate, challenging long-held beliefs about our galaxy's collision course with Andromeda. Tune in for these st...
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Join us as we explore a black hole's dramatic star destruction during a galactic collision, unveil stunning 8K images of the Sun revealing intricate solar details, and discuss a new method to predict underwater landslides, enhancing offshore infrastructure safety. Tune in for these groundbreaking discoveries and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.space.com/astronomy/cosmic-miracle-james-webb-space-telescope-discovers-...
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Join us as we explore groundbreaking scientific advancements: astronomers unveil new insights into the Cassiopeia A supernova remnant using data from multiple space observatories, while scientists develop a novel method for predicting underwater landslides. Plus, the SWOT satellite transforms our understanding of ocean dynamics by revealing the hidden power of submesoscale eddies. Discover how these innovations are reshaping our kn...
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Join us as we explore groundbreaking solar images revealing the Sun's corona in unprecedented detail, thanks to advanced adaptive optics. Discover how the James Webb Space Telescope is reshaping our understanding of Europa's icy surface, hinting at a dynamic subsurface ocean. Plus, delve into simulations predicting the potential long-term instability of our solar system due to passing stars. Tune in for these cosmic revelations and...
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Explore the cosmic possibilities of a passing star disrupting our solar system, delve into the life-saving potential of personalized CRISPR gene editing for a baby with a rare disorder, and uncover groundbreaking insights into early human evolution with new findings on Paranthropus robustus. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://menafn.com/1109613314/Is-This-How-The-World-Ends-Earth-Could-Be-Flu...
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Explore the latest scientific marvels as CERN's ALICE experiment achieves a historic lead-to-gold transformation, Australian entomologists discover 71 new bee species, and researchers make strides in hydrogen storage for eco-friendly aviation. Join us for these groundbreaking stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ86TSKBrf4/ https://mitechnews.com/featured/the-dream-of-alchemy-becomes-real...
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Discover the latest breakthroughs in science and medicine: a solar device that extracts water from air, the surprising role of penguin waste in Antarctic cloud formation, and the world's first successful human bladder transplant. Join us as we explore these groundbreaking advancements and their potential impacts on global challenges. Sources: https://www.sustainability-times.com/research/scientists-stumble-onto-miracle-material-th...
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Explore the latest in scientific advancements with a new room-temperature antiferromagnet promising to transform electronics, and Microsoft's Aurora A.I. setting new benchmarks in weather forecasting. Plus, the historic re-entry of the Soviet Kosmos 482 spacecraft after 53 years in orbit highlights the ongoing challenges of space debris management. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. Sources: https://arxiv.org...
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Explore the alarming global temperature trends exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal, innovative wind turbine designs revolutionizing renewable energy, and the impact of powerful solar flares on Earth's communications and auroras. Join us for a comprehensive look at these pressing environmental and technological developments. Sources: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/cabot/news/2025/glaciers-global-temperature-increase.html https://...
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In today's episode, we explore the FDA's new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines, limiting access to those over 65 or with health risks. Discover the groundbreaking detection of gamma rays during lightning formation, offering new insights into atmospheric physics. Plus, learn about the world's first petahertz-speed phototransistor, a potential game-changer in computing technology. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News Radio. S...
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Explore groundbreaking advancements in science and technology: a new understanding of 'strange metals' that could transform electronics, a promising cancer-fighting antibody PLT012, and MIT's innovative miniature robot designed for search and rescue missions. Join us as we delve into these exciting developments and their potential impact on the future. Sources: https://www.science.org/content/article/strange-metals-point-whole-new...
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