Shows
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastChild Abuse in COVID-19 — Why ICU Admissions Rose as Cases FellChild abuse during COVID-19 pandemic: why ICU admissions rose as overall child maltreatment hospital admissions fell
Unique CMAJ-based analysis of COVID-19 lockdown impact on child abuse, PICU admissions, and hidden maltreatment in infants
Understand how pandemic effects on children changed abuse patterns and what it means for child protection during lockdowns and stay-at-home orders
What You'll Learn:
How a 31% decrease in Canadian hospital admissions for child maltreatment among children under 2 during the March–June 2020 lockdown can mask ongoing abuse
Why admissions for child maltreatment rebounded to baseline from July–October 2020 while ICU admissions for maltreatment rose abov...
2026-02-1705 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastAncient Fingerprint Discovery — Iron Age Hjortspring War BoatAncient fingerprint discovery on the Hjortspring boat reveals new secrets of an Iron Age war boat and ancient Scandinavian ship technology.
This episode dives into Baltic Sea archaeology, a 2,400 year old boat, and how a single print connects us to Iron Age warriors and ancient shipbuilding.
Learn how scientists decoded caulking, cords, and materials to trace the Hjortspring war boat’s origins and voyages across Iron Age Scandinavia.
What You'll Learn:
How an ancient fingerprint discovery on the Hjortspring boat was made and why it matters for Iron Age war boat research
Key facts about the Hj...
2026-02-1605 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastHealth Data and AI — When UK Public Trusts Data SharingHealth data and AI: UK public opinion on health data sharing and public trust in AI
New NDORMS focus groups reveal conditional support for NHS data and artificial intelligence when benefits, safeguards, and ethics are clear
Learn how public trust, patient data privacy, and ethical AI in medicine shape the future of sharing medical data for research in the UK
What You'll Learn:
• Why UK public opinion on health data sharing for AI is strongly tied to visible NHS-led public benefit and not just abstract promises
• How clear explanations of risks, safeguards, and outcomes can dramatically increase support for shar...
2026-02-1506 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastNew Exoplanet Discovery — Rocky Outer Orbit Defies TheoryNew exoplanet discovery: rocky planet outer orbit defies planet formation theory around red dwarf LHS 1903
Space science podcast episode on a LHS 1903 exoplanet that challenges how planets form in red dwarf planetary systems
Understand why this rocky vs gas planets surprise matters for planet formation theory and future exoplanet searches
What You'll Learn:
How the new exoplanet discovery around LHS 1903 breaks the classic pattern of rocky inner planets and gas giants farther out
Why finding a rocky planet in an outer orbit challenges standard planet formation theory models
Key details of the LHS 1903 red dwarf planetary...
2026-02-1407 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastOrigins of Life from Asteroid Bennu — OSIRIS-REx Amino Acid CluesAsteroid Bennu and the origins of life: new amino acid clues from OSIRIS-REx samples
How Bennu asteroid dust, frozen ice radiation chemistry, and space chemistry rewrite theories of how life began on Earth
Discover fresh evidence for multiple prebiotic chemistry pathways and what Bennu’s amino acids reveal about life’s building blocks in space
What You'll Learn:
Why the OSIRIS-REx sample from asteroid Bennu is a game‑changer for studying the origins of life and amino acids in space
What it means that Bennu’s dust contains ~4.7 wt % carbon and ~6 wt % water‑bearing minerals for prebiotic...
2026-02-1306 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastTeen Screen Addiction & Mental Health — New Research ExplainedTeen screen addiction and mental health: what new science reveals about digital addiction in adolescents
Fresh data on social media and teen mental health, problematic screen use, and youth smartphone addiction explained in plain language
Understand real risks behind screen time and mental health so you can better protect teens’ sleep, mood, and long‑term wellbeing
What You'll Learn:
How a major new study tracked 11–12-year-olds to measure teen screen addiction, social media use, and video game habits over time
The exact prevalence of problematic screen use: 16% for phones, 9.1% for social media, and 3.7% for video games in ear...
2026-02-1206 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastPreeclampsia Prevention — Daily Low‑Dose Aspirin in PregnancyAspirin in pregnancy for preeclampsia prevention — what every clinician and expecting parent should know. New data on routine daily low-dose aspirin, maternal fetal medicine guidelines, and preventing severe pregnancy complications. Understand how aspirin therapy for preeclampsia can reduce life‑threatening outcomes for high‑risk pregnancies worldwide.
What You'll Learn:
Global impact and incidence of preeclampsia, including maternal and perinatal mortality statistics from WHO.
How daily low-dose aspirin works in pregnancy to lower the risk of preeclampsia and severe preeclampsia.
Which patients should be considered "at risk" for preeclampsia and how to screen them at the first prenat...
2026-02-1106 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastBest ADHD Treatments — New 2026 Research on What Really WorksBest ADHD treatments in 2026: ADHD treatment evidence and what really works for ADHD
A massive new ADHD research 2026 mega-review of 212 meta-analyses (3.8M+ data points) reveals ADHD study results across medication, therapy, and combined care
Learn how to navigate ADHD treatment options using real evidence, not hype—so you can make clearer, more confident decisions with your clinician
What You'll Learn:
How a global synthesis of 212 meta-analyses and 3.8 million+ participant data points reshapes our understanding of ADHD treatment evidence
What the numbers actually say about stimulant medications, including a pooled SMD of −0.78 for core symptoms in children (and...
2026-02-1005 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastChild Fracture Pain Relief — Ultrasound-Guided Nerve BlocksPediatric femur fracture pain control using ultrasound-guided nerve blocks
Opioid-sparing nerve block for broken leg in children in real-world pediatric emergency medicine settings
Learn how ultrasound-guided nerve blocks can cut opioid use by 74% while giving kids faster, better pain relief after femur fractures
What You'll Learn:
Why femur fractures are among the top three most painful injuries in childhood and what that means for emergency pain control strategies
How ultrasound-guided femoral nerve blocks work for broken leg pain in children and when to consider them over opioids alone
Key findings from the multicenter study showing a 74...
2026-02-0907 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastGut and Liver Health — New Indole Microbiome DiscoveryGut health and liver health: new indole gut compound discovery for fatty liver disease prevention
Unique microbiome and metabolic health insights linking pregnancy diet and baby health, gut bacteria and liver protection, and non alcoholic fatty liver disease
Understand how diet and microbiome science can protect the liver, lower fatty liver risk, and support healthier babies
What You'll Learn:
How gut health and liver health are biologically connected through the gut–liver axis and portal blood circulation
Why an indole gut compound made by certain gut bacteria may help protect against non alcoholic fatty liver disease ac...
2026-02-0806 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastCervical Cancer Screening Choices — Why In‑Clinic Visits WinCervical cancer screening choices: why in-clinic Pap smear preferences still matter in the age of at-home cervical cancer tests
New MD Anderson cervical cancer study compares self-collection HPV test options, home HPV test kits, and traditional in-clinic screening in the US
Understand what these findings mean for cervical cancer prevention, women’s health screening decisions, and your own screening plan
What You'll Learn:
Why a major MD Anderson cervical cancer study found 60.8% of women still prefer clinic-based cervical cancer screening over at-home options
How at-home cervical cancer tests and self-collection HPV tests work, and who they’re d...
2026-02-0706 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastStillbirth Prevention in Australia — Safer Baby Bundle ExplainedStillbirth prevention in Australia: how the Safer Baby Bundle is saving lives and reducing perinatal mortality.
New evaluation of Australia’s Safer Baby Bundle reveals fewer stillbirths and powerful evidence for pregnancy loss prevention.
Learn how evidence based maternity care and practical pregnancy safety guidelines can help prevent stillbirth and support a safer, healthier pregnancy.
What You'll Learn:
Understand how the Safer Baby Bundle works as Australia’s national stillbirth prevention program and why it was created.
Get clear on the five evidence-based interventions that underpin the Bundle and how they relate to pregnancy loss prevention.
Lear...
2026-02-0606 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastAutomation Tasks You Should Never Do Manually — Practical Guide (Episode 1)Automation tasks you should never do manually again — practical workflow automation for real workdays.
Discover the 3 types of tasks you should always automate first, with beginner-friendly, no-code automation ideas.
Learn how to spot automation opportunities in your own job so you can save hours every week, reduce errors, and boost productivity.
What You'll Learn:
How to use the “automation eye” to instantly recognize tasks that should never be done manually.
The 3 core categories of automation tasks (with real examples) that apply to almost any role or industry.
A simple, repeatable process for mapping your day and uncove...
2026-02-0507 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastPreventing Teen Substance Use — The Science of Family DinnersFamily dinners and teen substance use: new science on preventing adolescent drug use. Fresh adolescent substance abuse research from Tufts, CASA, and Iceland’s Planet Youth model connects family meals and mental health with real-world outcomes. Discover practical, evidence-based parenting tips for teens to lower kids’ alcohol and drug risk and strengthen family bonding and teen health.
What You'll Learn:
How frequent family dinners (≥5 per week) were linked to 34% lower odds of any past-month teen substance use in a 2023 Tufts sample of 4,728 adolescents (mean age 15.1).
Why teens who have fewer than three family dinners per week were 3...
2026-02-0505 minThe dailysciencedigest’s PodcastTask Automation Made Easy — Practical Guide for Beginners (Episode 1)Task automation for beginners: how to automate tasks you should never do manually again. Discover the 3 types of daily tasks perfect for workflow automation and no-code automation tools. Learn practical, time-saving tech tips to boost productivity automation and reclaim hours every week.
What You'll Learn:
How to spot the 3 core categories of tasks that are perfect for automation before you open any app or tool.
A simple daily audit method to identify where you’re wasting time on repetitive, low-value work.
Practical examples of automating repetitive tasks in email, calendars, file management, and data entry—without writ...
2026-02-0508 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastMemory and the Brain — New Science of How Memory Really WorksMemory and the brain: new science of how memory really works and why it’s reshaping Alzheimer’s and dementia research.
A groundbreaking 7-Tesla brain imaging study shows episodic vs semantic memory activate almost identical brain networks, challenging classic models of the science of memory.
Discover what this brain discovery means for understanding memory loss and aging—and how clearer network models could guide future Alzheimer’s and dementia interventions.
What You'll Learn:
How a cutting-edge 7-Tesla fMRI brain imaging study with ~1 mm spatial resolution reveals new insights into how memory works in real time.
Why research...
2026-02-0406 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastDNA and Dementia — Single-Molecule Science ExplainedDNA and dementia research podcast — how single-molecule DNA science is transforming dementia science and diagnosis.
A biophysics podcast episode explaining single molecule DNA technologies, long-read sequencing, and the molecular biology of dementia and other brain diseases.
Understand how DNA damage and dementia are linked, and how cutting-edge single-molecule methods reveal the real causes of dementia at the genomic level.
What You'll Learn:
How single-molecule DNA techniques work and why they are revolutionizing dementia research and dementia science.
Why ultra-long single-molecule sequencing reads (over 4 Mb) can span entire gene clusters and unlock hidden disease variants.
What somatic mo...
2026-02-0307 minThe dailysciencedigest’s PodcastTask Automation Mastery — Spot 3 Tasks to Never Do Manually (Episode 1)Task automation mastery: how to automate daily tasks and stop wasting time on repetitive work. Discover the 3 types of tasks you should never do manually again using simple, no-code automation tips. Build your “automation eye” so you can spot productivity automation opportunities hiding in plain sight and reclaim hours every week.
What You'll Learn:
• How to train your “automation eye” to quickly identify tasks that are perfect for workflow automation
• The 3 specific types of tasks you should almost never do manually—and what to do instead
• How to turn app-toggling and copy‑paste work into automated workflows that run in the background
...
2026-02-0208 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastBaby Dinosaurs Shaped Jurassic Food Chains — Sauropod EcosystemsBaby dinosaurs and the Jurassic food chain — how sauropod babies powered dinosaur ecosystems
Why tiny sauropod hatchlings fed Jurassic predators and shaped how dinosaur ecosystems worked
Understand how sauropod growth, dinosaur survival strategies, and Jurassic predators all connect through baby dinosaurs
What You'll Learn:
Why baby sauropods, not adults, were the real backbone of the Jurassic food chain
How sauropod egg size (0.5–1 L) limited baby size and influenced predator–prey dynamics
What hatchling body size (≈40 cm, 3–10 kg) versus giant adults (up to 35 m, 70 t) reveals about dinosaur growth strategies
How fossil bite marks on juvenile sauropod bones show...
2026-02-0205 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastJupiter Clouds & Storms — Hidden Oxygen and How Jupiter FormedJupiter clouds and storms: uncovering hidden oxygen in Jupiter’s atmosphere and how Jupiter formed
New Jupiter science podcast episode reveals fresh space discovery podcast insights on gas giant planets, the Great Red Spot, and solar system formation
Understand Jupiter’s oxygen, storm dynamics, and interior to transform how you think about the solar system’s largest planet
What You'll Learn:
How Jupiter’s immense mass of 1.898×10²⁷ kg (~318 Earth masses) shapes its powerful gravity, storms, and overall atmospheric structure
How microwave observations (1.3–50 cm wavelengths) let scientists see >20× deeper into Jupiter’s clouds than visible light ever could
How researc...
2026-02-0107 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastBreakthrough sepsis drug shows promise in human trial - Ep. 1Episode about Breakthrough sepsis drug shows promise in human trial
Research completed for: Breakthrough sepsis drug shows promise in human trial
Key Findings:
An Australian-invented, carbohydrate-based drug candidate (working name: AB-01 – exact commercial name pending peer-review; verify before publication) cut the incidence of organ-threatening sepsis complications and improved 28-day survival signals in a randomized Phase II trial of 180 ICU patients. The molecule dampens the runaway immune response – the so-called ‘cytokine storm’ – without shutting down the body’s ability to fight infection. No specific anti-sepsis drug is approved today, so the
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2026-01-3107 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastTeen pain at 18 linked to 60% higher self-harm risk - Ep. 1Episode about Teen pain at 18 linked to 60% higher self-harm risk
Research completed for: Teen pain at 18 linked to 60% higher self-harm risk
Key Findings:
A 2023 Karolinska Institutet cohort study following 9,500 Swedish adolescents found that those who reported frequent pain (e.g., headache, musculoskeletal, abdominal) at age 18 had a 60 % higher risk of hospital-recorded self-harm during the subsequent five years, even after adjusting for depression, anxiety, and socioeconomic factors. The result strengthens the hypothesis that untreated physical pain can become part of the causal chain leading to self-injury.
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2026-01-3007 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastCancer Immunotherapy Response — Dual Gene Deletion BiomarkersCancer immunotherapy response and dual gene deletion biomarkers in CHD1 and MAP3K7
How tumor gene deletion patterns reveal powerful new immunotherapy biomarkers for predicting cancer treatment success
Learn how dual gene loss could guide precision cancer medicine and personalized cancer treatment decisions
What You'll Learn:
How dual deletion of CHD1 and MAP3K7 functions as a potential biomarker for predicting cancer immunotherapy response
Why this dual gene loss appears in roughly 8–12% of prostate tumors and 3–5% of urothelial cancers based on TCGA data
What a retrospective UCSF 2023 study of 109 ICI-treated prostate cancer patients suggests about improved obje...
2026-01-2106 minThe dailysciencedigest’s PodcastCancer Immunotherapy Biomarkers — CHD1/MAP3K7 Deletion InsightsCancer immunotherapy biomarkers and CHD1/MAP3K7 deletion in predicting immunotherapy response
New insights into dual-gene deletion, tumor response to immunotherapy, and emerging immunotherapy success predictors
Understand how CHD1 and MAP3K7 co-deletion could guide personalized cancer treatment and precision oncology decisions
What You'll Learn:
How CHD1 and MAP3K7 co-deletion functions as a potential cancer immunotherapy biomarker to predict which patients may benefit most from treatment
Why CHD1+MAP3K7 co-deletion appears in roughly 8% of primary and 15% of metastatic prostate tumors, and how that prevalence shapes clinical and research priorities
What preclinical mouse data reveal...
2026-01-2105 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastFoam Physics & AI — How Nature’s Patterns Teach MachinesFoam physics and artificial intelligence — how everyday bubbles reveal the hidden science of learning and complex systems in nature.
This episode uniquely connects foam physics explained with the science of learning in AI, showing how materials that learn and the physics of everyday materials mirror what is artificial intelligence doing under the hood.
Listen to discover how AI inspired by nature may uncover a universal logic linking foam bubbles science, artificial intelligence and physics, and living cells.
What You'll Learn:
How typical wet foam can pack an astonishing 10^8–10^9 bubbles per liter and why that matters for unde...
2026-01-1507 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastSevere TBI Recovery & Survival — Early Withdrawal of Care RisksSevere TBI recovery & survival after traumatic brain injury — why early withdrawal of life support matters
New 2024 brain injury research reveals how early life support decision making may limit severe TBI recovery and long‑term survival
Understand the real risks of early withdrawal of care so you can make more informed critical care and TBI prognosis decisions
What You'll Learn:
Why a 2024 Neurosurgery study suggests that early withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment (WLST) in severe traumatic brain injury may prematurely limit chances of meaningful recovery
How 38% of patients in the early-WLST group were projected to reach partial independence at 6...
2026-01-1407 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastGlaucoma Implant Complications — Petrolatum Eye Ointment WarningGlaucoma implant complications and petrolatum eye ointment warning explained
New Nagoya University eye research links common petrolatum-based eye ointments to PRESERFLO MicroShunt risks and glaucoma implant rupture
Learn how to check your medications, monitor for eye ointment side effects, and protect your glaucoma surgery safety
What You'll Learn:
How petrolatum-based eye ointments can cause swollen glaucoma shunts and increase the risk of PRESERFLO MicroShunt rupture
What the new Nagoya University glaucoma treatment news means for patients with drainage devices or planned glaucoma surgery
Specific steps to review your own eye ointment prescriptions and compare them with...
2026-01-1306 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastPerfect Wagyu Steak Science — Decoding Beef Marbling GeneticsPerfect Wagyu steak science: decoding Wagyu beef marbling through cutting‑edge Wagyu genetics and cattle genome research
New cattle genome reveals what makes Wagyu special, how marbling works in beef, and the DNA of flavor behind legendary tenderness
Understand beef marbling explained in simple terms so you can grasp the perfect steak science shaping the future of premium beef
What You'll Learn:
How specific Wagyu genetics drive extreme marbling and why Wagyu beef looks and tastes so different from regular beef
What the Stearoyl-CoA desaturase (SCD) ‘AA’ genotype is, and how it boosts marbling score by ~0.6 SD and...
2026-01-1207 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastGreat Salt Lake New Species — Worm Discovery and Big ImplicationsGreat Salt Lake new species and worm discovery in one of Earth’s saltiest lakes
A brand new animal species found: Diplolaimelloides woaabi, a mystery creature in Great Salt Lake’s extreme waters
Understand how this Great Salt Lake worm discovery reshapes Great Salt Lake science, ecosystem health, and life in extreme environments
What You'll Learn:
How the Great Salt Lake’s salinity (50–260 g L-1 vs. 35 g L-1 in ocean water) shapes which animals can survive there
Why the newly discovered nematode Diplolaimelloides woaabi is such a breakthrough in Great Salt Lake new species research
The three co...
2026-01-1108 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastAlzheimer’s Research & Young Blood — Brain Health Science ExplainedAlzheimer’s research and young blood Alzheimer’s study — cutting-edge brain health science podcast breakdown
How a landmark mouse study on Alzheimer’s disease in mice reveals blood-based Alzheimer’s treatment clues, toxic brain proteins, and aging and brain health connections
Understand how to protect your brain by learning how young and old blood reshape neurodegeneration and aging at the molecular level
What You'll Learn:
How young-to-old plasma transfusions cut amyloid plaque buildup in the hippocampus by roughly 25% and what that means for Alzheimer’s prevention strategies
Why old-to-young plasma increased phosphorylated tau levels by about 40% and how that...
2026-01-1006 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastNew US Dietary Guidelines — Whole Foods, Meat and Dairy ExplainedNew US dietary guidelines: whole foods diet, meat and dairy nutrition, and American diet changes explained
2025 dietary guidelines explained with clear science of healthy eating, government nutrition advice, and whole foods vs processed foods
Understand how the new US dietary guidelines will change what you eat, how you shop, and how you think about a balanced diet with meat and dairy
What You'll Learn:
How the new US dietary guidelines are created, who writes them, and why they matter for your everyday eating
What an 835-page draft 2025 report actually says—in plain English—about a whole food...
2026-01-0906 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastEl Misterio de las Medusas Brillantes🐠 ¡Una nueva aventura del Buzo Manolo y su amigo Josefino!
Con comprensión y empatía, podemos ayudar a los demás y a nosotros mismos.
🎧 Historias educativas para niños en español
✨ Aventuras submarinas llenas de diversión y aprendizaje
2026-01-0803 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastYoung Galaxy Cluster Discovery — Supermassive Black Hole HeatingYoung galaxy cluster discovery and supermassive black hole heating in the early universe
A surprisingly hot, young galaxy cluster reveals a hot galaxy cluster mystery and challenges early universe science models
Understand how galaxy cluster formation, black holes and galaxies, and cosmic evolution explained all connect in this space science podcast episode
What You'll Learn:
How a young galaxy cluster at an approximate redshift of z ≈ 1.7 can exist when the universe was only about 3 billion years old—and why that’s so surprising
Why the intracluster medium in this system is estimated to be an extreme 80–100 million...
2026-01-0806 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastProstate Cancer Breakthrough — Epigenetics Driving New TreatmentsProstate cancer breakthrough: how epigenetics is reshaping prostate cancer treatment and precision oncology
New cancer research podcast episode uncovering how the KMT2D enzyme controls prostate cancer subtypes and hormone therapy resistance
Understand how targeting KMT2D and epigenetic regulation could improve androgen deprivation therapy response and unlock new prostate cancer breakthroughs
What You'll Learn:
How KMT2D functions as a central epigenetic regulator in prostate cancer and why it matters for tumor growth and survival
The connection between KMT2D mutations or over-activity and their prevalence in primary (~7–10%) versus metastatic (~15%) prostate cancer cases (TCGA & SU2C...
2026-01-0707 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastGalaxy Collision Secrets — Champagne Cluster, Dark Matter SmashGalaxy collision secrets in the Champagne Cluster and dark matter galaxy cluster smash explained
Space podcast breakdown of a rare cluster collision, new galaxy discovery, and cosmic crash physics
Understand how this stunning galaxy collision shapes dark matter theories—and how to remember what you learn
What You'll Learn:
Discover what makes the Champagne Cluster such a rare and visually striking example of two galaxy clusters smashing together
Understand how astronomers detected this cosmic crash and why its New Year’s Eve discovery matters for astronomy news
Learn what the images reveal about superheated gas, shock fron...
2026-01-0108 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastAlcohol and Cancer Risk — Light Drinking, Big Mouth Cancer StudyAlcohol and cancer risk: how even light drinking raises mouth cancer risk
New oral cancer study from India links one drink a day, locally brewed alcohol, and chewing tobacco to dramatically higher cancer rates
Understand your real risk from light drinking and learn practical steps to protect your mouth, throat, and long‑term health
What You'll Learn:
Recognize how alcohol and cancer risk are connected, even at just one drink a day, and what that means for your daily habits
Understand what the new oral cancer study from India found about mouth cancer and drinking, including th...
2025-12-3107 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastEV Battery Life & Safety — Hidden Flaw in Single-Crystal CellsEV battery breakthrough: the hidden flaw inside single crystal lithium-ion batteries
Why next generation EV batteries crack, fail, and fall short despite promising battery safety research
Understand why EV batteries fail and what this discovery means for EV battery life, safety, and the future of electric vehicle battery science
What You'll Learn:
Why single crystal lithium-ion batteries were expected to be a major EV battery breakthrough—and what went wrong in real-world tests
How a hidden internal reaction causes lithium-ion battery cracking even without traditional grain-boundary damage
Why some materials once considered harmful actually improved EV ba...
2025-12-3005 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastAutism Treatments Evidence — Science vs Alternative TherapiesAutism treatments evidence — what a massive review really says about alternative autism therapies. This episode breaks down the science of autism interventions, exposing autism treatment myths and misleading “cures.” Learn how to spot pseudoscience in autism and choose safer, evidence based autism support for yourself or your family.
What You'll Learn:
• How a landmark autism treatment review evaluated hundreds of alternative autism therapies across decades of research
• Why many popular options like probiotics, acupuncture, special diets, hyperbaric oxygen, and music therapy lack strong scientific evidence
• The difference between a single “hopeful” study and the full body of evidence—and why that matters f...
2025-12-2907 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastBlack Holes & Quasars — New Clues from X‑Ray AstronomyBlack holes & quasars in X-ray astronomy: are supermassive black holes changing over cosmic time?
New X-ray astronomy results reveal a shifting link between UV and X-ray light in quasars, reshaping how we think about evolving black holes and a changing universe.
Discover what this means for cosmology, why a decades-old assumption may be wrong, and how these ideas can change the way you think about your own life.
What You'll Learn:
Understand how quasars, supermassive black holes, and X-ray astronomy fit together—and why quasars are cosmic beacons visible across billions of light-years.
Learn what scientists ex...
2025-12-2706 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastA surprising brain cleanup reduced epileptic seizures and restored memory - Ep. 1Epilepsy breakthrough and brain cleanup therapy: how senolytic drugs may reduce seizures and restore memory. This episode unpacks a surprising brain cleanup approach in temporal lobe epilepsy, exploring hippocampus memory, aging brain cells, and emerging senolytic treatments. Understand what this early research could mean for epileptic seizures, how to reduce seizures, and long‑term brain health.
What You'll Learn:
• How a 2023–24 temporal lobe epilepsy mouse study discovered a buildup of biologically “old” (senescent) support cells in the hippocampus
• What brain cleanup therapy is and how senolytic drugs selectively clear aging brain cells
• How this senolytic approach reduced seizure frequency and severity by ro...
2025-12-2605 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastDementia and Diet — Full-Fat Cheese Study ExplainedDementia and diet: what a new full-fat cheese and cream study really means for your brain. This episode breaks down a Swedish dementia study on high fat dairy and brain health, saturated fat, and foods that may reduce dementia risk. Understand how nutrition affects Alzheimer’s risk and cognitive decline—without falling for misleading headlines.
What You'll Learn:
• How the new Swedish full-fat cheese and cream study was designed—and what it actually found about cheese and dementia risk
• Why “high fat dairy and brain health” headlines can be misleading if you don’t look at the full context
• The difference bet...
2025-12-2406 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastBlack Holes Explained — New Einstein-Accurate Simulation Reveals AllBlack holes explained using a groundbreaking Einstein-accurate black hole simulation. Discover what really happens near a black hole with realistic light, matter, and black hole accretion disk physics. Understand how black holes work, from event horizons to jets and outflows, in clear, science-based language you can actually follow.
What You'll Learn:
How new Einstein-accurate black hole simulations combine general relativity, light bending, and realistic matter physics to model real black holes
What actually happens near a black hole as gas spirals inward, heats up, and forms a bright, turbulent accretion disk
Why black holes appear as...
2025-12-2306 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastParkinson’s Disease Breakthrough — Dopamine Discovery ExplainedParkinson’s disease breakthrough: dopamine discovery explained and what it means for new Parkinson’s treatment.
A surprising new brain science study shows dopamine isn’t the movement “gas pedal” we thought, reshaping Parkinson’s disease explained and future Parkinson’s research 2025.
Understand what dopamine really does, how it affects movement, and what this breakthrough could mean for Parkinson’s symptoms and treatment in the years ahead.
What You'll Learn:
Why this new Parkinson’s disease breakthrough changes the classic story of dopamine as the brain’s movement “gas pedal.”
What dopamine actually does in the brain, and how its new r...
2025-12-2206 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastDeaths of Despair — Beyond the Opioid CrisisDeaths of despair and the opioid crisis: how suicide, overdose, and alcohol-related deaths were rising long before opioids took center stage.
A data-driven look at opioid epidemic origins, mental health and religion, and how declining church attendance and community ties shaped overdose and suicide trends among middle aged white Americans.
Understand the deeper roots of deaths of despair so you can recognize risk factors, rethink common narratives, and take practical steps in your own life and community.
What You'll Learn:
Why deaths of despair were rising well before the modern opioid crisis and what that reveals...
2025-12-2107 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastRNA and Immune System — Extracellular Signals in Cancer DefenseRNA and immune system: how extracellular RNA helps immune cells recognize cancer targets
Unique new Utrecht University research on RNA outside the cell, immune response explained, and cancer immunology basics
Understand how this emerging science could shape future cancer defenses—and what it means for your own health decisions
What You'll Learn:
Understand the classic role of RNA inside cells and how it normally helps turn genes into proteins
Learn what extracellular RNA is and how RNA can function outside the cell as a signaling molecule
Discover how immune cells recognize cancer and where RNA may ac...
2025-12-2005 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastBlack Hole Discovery — Spacetime Twisted by Spinning GiantBlack hole discovery: spacetime twisted by a spinning giant black hole
Einstein prediction confirmed as astronomers watch a spinning black hole drag spacetime and power black hole jets
Understand how black holes work, how gravity and spacetime interact, and what this frame dragging black hole means for you
What You'll Learn:
What frame dragging is and how a spinning black hole can literally twist spacetime around it
How this new black hole discovery confirms a key Einstein general relativity prediction made over 100 years ago
What astronomers actually observed during a star’s violent destruction near the bl...
2025-12-1907 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastChronic Pain Relief Breakthrough — New Non-Opioid Stem Cell TherapyChronic pain relief breakthrough with non opioid pain treatment and stem cell therapy for pain
New non-opioid ‘pain sponge’ iPSC stem cell therapy offers alternative to opioids and cartilage regeneration therapy
Discover how this new chronic pain therapy could protect your joints, reduce pain, and transform your long-term health
What You'll Learn:
Understand how this new non opioid pain treatment works as a “pain sponge” rather than a numbing drug
Learn why iPSC-based stem cell therapy for pain could offer longer-lasting chronic pain relief with lower addiction risk
Explore how SN101 targets both pain relief and cartilag...
2025-12-1307 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastYouth Mental Health UK — New British Journal of Psychiatry StudyYouth mental health UK crisis and new British Journal of Psychiatry study
Dramatic rise in young people using teen mental health services and children and adolescent mental health UK (CAMHS) support
Understand the latest mental health statistics UK teenagers and what one in five young people needing care means for you, your family, or your work
What You'll Learn:
Grasp the headline finding that one in five young people in the UK now access specialist mental health care by age 18 and what this says about the scale of the youth mental health UK crisis
Understand how...
2025-12-1008 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastSubstance Use Disorder Costs — $93B Lost Productivity in AmericaSubstance use disorder costs and the $93B lost productivity in America explained through addiction science. This episode uncovers the hidden economic impact of drugs and alcohol, connecting the cost of addiction to real-world workplace and public health challenges. Listen to understand the true financial toll of substance use, so you can make better decisions in policy, business, healthcare, and your own life. **What you will learn** • Clarify what substance use disorder (SUD) is and how it differs from casual or recreational substance use in economic analyses. • Break down the nearly $93 billion in lost productivity in America—missed workdays, reduced on-the...
2025-12-0905 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastOrigin of Life in Supernovas — XRISM Cassiopeia A FindingsSupernova discovery: XRISM Cassiopeia A and the origin of life’s elements in a violent stellar explosion. How the XRISM X-ray telescope revealed hidden chlorine and potassium in the Cassiopeia A supernova, reshaping what we thought we knew about how stars create life. Understand how an extreme stellar explosion could “cook” key ingredients for planets and organisms—and what this means for the origin of life in the universe… and for you today.
What will you learn?
• How the Cassiopeia A supernova became a natural laboratory for studying the origin of life-forming elements.
• What...
2025-12-0805 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastState abortion bans increase emergency care violations, research finds - Ep. 11**Episode Overview**
Recent research suggests that U.S. states with total or near-total abortion bans are experiencing a rise in violations of federal emergency care law (EMTALA) and related patient safety incidents. In this episode, we unpack what the evidence shows, why these violations are happening, and how they affect care for pregnancy-related emergencies like miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and premature rupture of membranes. We also give you simple, concrete steps to remember what you’ve learned and put it into action.
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1. **What the new research shows**
- Overview of recent findings (including a 2024 study in a ma...
2025-12-0610 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastOne experiment, two insights: Sequencing method reveals both genome proteins and their positions - Ep. 10**Episode Overview**
This episode explores a cutting-edge method from CABIMER called **PLAMseq** (proximity-labeled affinity-purified mass spectrometry plus sequencing). PLAMseq allows researchers, in one integrated experiment, to identify which proteins are bound to chromatin and map their precise positions along the genome. We break down what this means, how it works in practice, and why it matters for understanding gene regulation, cell identity, and disease mechanisms.
We’ll also guide you through a simple three-step reflection so you can capture the most important ideas, connect them to your own work or interests, and take one small action based on what you’ve l...
2025-12-0509 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastSurvey reveals nearly all Americans not aware midwives provide care beyond pregnancy and birth - Ep. 9**Episode Overview**
This episode explores new survey research revealing that nearly all Americans are unaware that midwives provide care far beyond pregnancy and birth. We break down what certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) are trained to do, why the public gets this so wrong, and how this misunderstanding affects access to safe, cost‑effective reproductive and gynecologic health care—especially as the U.S. prepares for a projected OB‑GYN shortage over the next 5–10 years.
You’ll be guided through simple reflection and action steps:
1. Write down the key information you learned.
2. Identify one part of your life where this matters right now.
3...
2025-12-0410 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastResearchers reveal complex interactions between heart disease and cancer - Ep. 8**Episode Overview**
In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research revealing complex interactions between heart disease and cancer. Drawing on work from Prof. Ami Aronheim’s group at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology, we unpack how tumors can send signals throughout the body and, under very specific conditions in mouse models, may actually improve certain aspects of heart function and reduce cardiac fibrosis—without any anti-cancer treatment.
We translate these findings into plain language, clarify what’s known vs. still uncertain, and help you think through what this might mean for prevention, early detection, and long-term health planning.
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2025-12-0306 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastStudy reveals silent mental health crisis among new parents - Ep. 1**Episode Overview**
In this episode, we unpack a groundbreaking study from the University of East Anglia, published in the *Community Mental Health Journal*, that shines a light on a silent mental health crisis among new parents. The research shows that intrusive thoughts and psychotic-like experiences are far more common in the postnatal period than most people realize—and they affect not just birth mothers, but fathers and non-birthing partners as well.
We explore what these experiences actually look like, why they happen, how to distinguish between common postnatal mental experiences and more serious mental health conditions, and what support options ar...
2025-12-0306 minThe dailysciencedigest’s PodcastStudy reveals silent mental health crisis among new parents - Ep. 1**Episode Overview**
New research from the University of East Anglia, published in the *Community Mental Health Journal*, suggests that intrusive thoughts and psychotic‑like experiences (PLEs) in the first year after childbirth are far more common than previously assumed—and they affect both mothers and fathers.
In this episode, we break down what the study actually found, why so many new parents suffer in silence, and how to tell the difference between distressing but common experiences and true clinical psychosis. We also share simple, practical steps you can take this week to support your mental wellbeing as a new parent.
**What...
2025-12-0306 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastCell nucleus shape may influence cancer treatment success - Ep. 7**Episode Overview**
This episode explores groundbreaking research from Linköping University, published in *Nature Communications*, revealing that the **mechanical properties and shape of a cancer cell’s nucleus** may play a crucial role in determining how effectively DNA‑damaging cancer drugs work. We break down how nuclear stiffness, nuclear envelope rupture, and chromatin organization intersect with DNA damage and repair—and what this might mean for future cancer treatment strategies.
We translate complex biophysics and cell biology into clear, accessible language, using analogies, verified key facts, and myth‑busting explanations so that researchers, clinicians, and curious listeners can understand why the **cel...
2025-12-0212 minThe dailysciencedigest’s PodcastStudy compares immune responses from three major COVID-19 vaccine types - Ep. 6**Episode Overview**
In this episode, we unpack a recent JCI Insight analysis that compares immune responses from three major COVID-19 vaccine platforms: mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna), adenoviral vector (Johnson & Johnson/Janssen, AstraZeneca), and protein subunit vaccines (Novavax). We explore how each type engages different parts of your immune system, how quickly protection develops, and how durable that protection is over time. The goal: to translate complex immunology into clear, actionable insights for everyday decisions about vaccination and boosters.
**Key Points Discussed**
1. **The three main COVID-19 vaccine platforms**
- mRNA vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna)
- Adenoviral vector vaccines (J&J/Janssen, AstraZeneca)
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2025-12-0206 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastThe Temperature Law Governing All Life: Universal Biological Rhythms Explained - Ep. 5Universal Biological Rhythms Explained
Explore the fascinating discovery of a universal temperature law that governs all living organisms on Earth.
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2025-11-0103 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastYour Body Clock Shields Your Brain: Circadian Rhythms and Alzheimer’s Prevention - Ep. 4Circadian Rhythms and Alzheimer's Prevention
Uncover the surprising connection between your circadian rhythms and brain health.
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2025-11-0103 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastExercise Makes Your Heart Stronger: The Science Behind Cardiovascular Fitness - Ep. 3The Science Behind Cardiovascular Fitness
Explore the fascinating science of how exercise strengthens your heart rather than wearing it out.
The Daily Science Digest - Making science accessible to everyone.
2025-11-0103 min
The dailysciencedigest’s PodcastAI Revolutionizes Fertility Treatment: Breakthrough in Sperm Recovery Technology - Ep. 2Breakthrough in Sperm Recovery Technology
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming fertility treatment with groundbreaking advances in sperm recovery techniques.
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2025-11-0103 minThe dailysciencedigest’s PodcastThe Third Law of Thermodynamics: Understanding Absolute Zero - Ep. 1Welcome to The Daily Science Digest!
Today we explore the Third Law of Thermodynamics and why absolute zero is the ultimate limit of cold. Learn how this fundamental law shapes everything from quantum computers to the efficiency of your refrigerator.
Topics covered:
• What the Third Law really means
• Why -273.15°C is impossible to reach
• Quantum effects near absolute zero
• Real-world applications
• The philosophy of unreachable limits
Join us for this fascinating journey into the coldest corners of physics!
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2025-11-0103 min