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A calm voice spoke inside a healthy woman’s head, insisting she had a brain tumour — then a scan proved it right. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle unpack a baffling real medical case and the hidden power of the human brain.
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Some days everything clicks. Other days your brain won’t cooperate. A University of Toronto study traces that gap to daily shifts in mental sharpness. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle break down the science.
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A kea parrot with no upper beak shouldn’t be able to fight, groom, or lead. Bruce does all three, and better than any intact bird in his group. Caroline Knight, Lino Saubolle, and Lindsay Sant on the science of radical adaptation.
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For the first time since 1972, humans left low Earth orbit and headed to the moon. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle unpack the Artemis II mission: the crew, the records, and yes — the toilet.
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Freeze a brain, thaw it out, watch the neurons fire. Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant break down the vitrification breakthrough that kept mouse hippocampus tissue functional after seven days at -150°C — and what it could mean for medicine.
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CRISPR-engineered fungi that grow 88% faster and use 70% less land than chicken farming? Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle break down the science of mycoprotein — and make the case for “Meat-shroom.”
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Before Australia had modern crocs, ancient “drop crocs” climbed trees and ambushed prey from the canopy. Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant unpack a 55-million-year-old eggshell discovery that rewrites the story of these forgotten predators.
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A massive star dims—then science uncovers a hidden culprit. Could Betelgeuse’s strange behavior be caused by a companion star racing through its atmosphere? Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino unpack the shockwaves, dimming, and supernova future.
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Can blasting AC/DC from drones stop wolves mid-hunt? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle unpack a bold USDA experiment using sound, AI, and thermal tech to protect cattle—raising bigger questions about conservation, coexistence, and whether technology can truly reshape wild behavior.
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Can coffee really help you live longer and protect your liver? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle break down studies linking 3–4 cups a day to better health—and ask what really counts when it comes to longevity, lifestyle, and your daily brew.
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A deadly tomb fungus may cure cancer. Caroline Knight shares with Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle how Aspergillus flavus, once blamed for the “mummy’s curse,” could hold the key to fighting leukemia.
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Paracetamol causes autism? Caroline Knight and Lindsay Sant unpack viral claims, breaks down the real science, and debunks harmful myths. They highlight what autism is, what causes it—and what absolutely doesn’t.
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Can a pill help your dog live longer—and could it work for humans too? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli unpack the science of canine aging, the ethics of life extension, and whether your dog should eat once a day.
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A nova 6,000 light years away is about to light up our sky—are you ready? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli unpack the science and wonder behind T Coronae Borealis and ask: Can a star’s explosion renew our sense of awe?
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Can water, grind, and roast transform your cup—or ruin it? Lindsay Sant, Lino Saubolle, and Dom Bettinelli break down the chemistry of better brewing with simple, testable tweaks. Taste is tunable science.
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Cheeky or creative geniuses? Caroline Knight. Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle unpack the science of dancing cockatoos, their hilarious antics, and what their spontaneous moves reveal about intelligence and joy.
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Is “mind blanking” your brain’s reset button? Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle reveal surprising science on this thought-free state, its link to stress, and how prayer or mindfulness might help.
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Maltese history just got 1,000 years older. Caroline, Lindsay, and Lino unpack stunning new research suggesting Mesolithic people lived in Malta long before the temples—complete with tools, fire pits, and seafood feasts.
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A fungus that turns ants into zombies? Australia’s latest discovery stirs big questions about nature, culture, and collaboration. With Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle.
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