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Quanta Science Podcast

Susan Valot narrates in-depth news episodes based on Quanta Magazine's articles about mathematics, physics, biology and computer science.

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How Loneliness Reshapes the Brain

How Loneliness Reshapes the Brain

Feelings of loneliness prompt changes in the brain that further isolate people from social contact. The post ... Read more

2 Aug 2023

21mins

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Gene Expression in Neurons Solves a Brain Evolution Puzzle

Gene Expression in Neurons Solves a Brain Evolution Puzzle

The neocortex of our brain is the seat of our intellect. New data suggests that mammals created it with new types of cel... Read more

19 Jul 2023

19mins

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The Cause of Depression Is Probably Not What You Think

The Cause of Depression Is Probably Not What You Think

Depression has often been blamed on low levels of serotonin in the brain. That answer is insufficient, but alternatives ... Read more

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Ants Live 10 Times Longer by Altering Their Insulin Responses

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How the Brain Distinguishes Memories From Perceptions

How the Brain Distinguishes Memories From Perceptions

The neural representations of a perceived image and the memory of it are almost the same. New work shows how and why the... Read more

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What Causes Alzheimer's? Scientists Are Rethinking the Answer. (Pt 2)

What Causes Alzheimer's? Scientists Are Rethinking the Answer. (Pt 2)

If plaques of amyloid protein in the brain aren’t the root cause of Alzheimer’s disease, what is? The post W... Read more

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What Causes Alzheimer's? Scientists Are Rethinking the Answer. (Pt. 1)

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Astronomers Say They Have Spotted the Universe's First Stars

Astronomers Say They Have Spotted the Universe's First Stars

Theory has it that “Population III” stars brought light to the cosmos. The James Webb Space Telescope may have just glim... Read more

12 Apr 2023

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New Chip Expands the Possibilities for AI

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