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episode 799: 11 November, 2020 – Episode 799 – How to Grow Younger
What is in the This Week in Science Podcast?
Glow Moon, Bacterial Worm Transport, Space Bacteria, Masks Until Mates, Hard Hitting Hurricanes, Sharks & Pterosaurs, Immune Gene, Growing Young Interview w/ Marta Zaraska, Touchy Fish, Mean Mongoose Mob, Voting Science, I Got Chills!, Brain Decoding, COVID Update, And Much More…
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Let’s start with some quick science news stories…
Glow Moon
Europa might glow because of the radiation from Jupiter.
Hurricanes are getting wetter and hitting harder
Global Climate Change
Oil removal through bacteria…
In the gut of a worm… Yes, really!
Space Bacteria
Some bacteria might be made for space travel.
Shark study
…discovers new pterosaur!
Wrinkle-faced bats pull down their mask to mate.
But… this mask is made out of skin. Sexy, no? You’re right, no…
Immune Gene
A gene called CRELD1 might be responsible for the aging of your immune system. Will understanding this help us grow younger?
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