Quanta Science Podcast

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

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Mitochondria May Hold Keys to Anxiety and Mental Health

Quanta Science Podcast

12/16/20 • 17 min

Research hints that the energy-generating organelles of cells may play a surprisingly pivotal role in mediating anxiety and depression.

The post Mitochondria May Hold Keys to Anxiety and Mental Health first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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Scientists Uncover the Universal Geometry of Geology

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02/18/21 • 23 min

An exercise in pure mathematics has led to a wide-ranging theory of how the world comes together.

The post Scientists Uncover the Universal Geometry of Geology first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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The Most Famous Paradox in Physics Nears Its End

Quanta Science Podcast

02/04/21 • 37 min

In a landmark series of calculations, physicists have proved that black holes can shed information.

The post The Most Famous Paradox in Physics Nears Its End first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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Computer Scientists Break Traveling Salesperson Record

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01/07/21 • 19 min

After 44 years, there’s finally a better way to find approximate solutions to the notoriously difficult traveling salesperson problem.

The post Computer Scientists Break Traveling Salesperson Record first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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The New History of the Milky Way

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03/04/21 • 16 min

Over the past two years, astronomers have rewritten the story of our galaxy.

The post The New History of the Milky Way first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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Quantum Tunnels Show How Particles Can Break the Speed of Light

Quanta Science Podcast

01/21/21 • 22 min

Recent experiments show that particles should be able to go faster than light when they quantum mechanically “tunnel” through walls.

The post Quantum Tunnels Show How Particles Can Break the Speed of Light first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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The Mystery of Mistletoe’s Missing Genes

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03/18/21 • 12 min

Mistletoes have all but shut down the powerhouses of their cells. Scientists are still trying to understand the plants’ unorthodox survival strategy.

The post The Mystery of Mistletoe’s Missing Genes first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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To Test Einstein’s Equations, Poke a Black Hole

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01/03/19 • 16 min

Two teams of researchers have made significant progress toward proving the black hole stability conjecture, a critical mathematical test of Einstein’s theory of general relativity.

The post To Test Einstein’s Equations, Poke a Black Hole first appeared on Quanta Magazine