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🔬 Ancient DNA Breakthroughs, Black Hole Explosions, and Medical Innovations

🔬 Ancient DNA Breakthroughs, Black Hole Explosions, and Medical Innovations

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Today's episode explores groundbreaking discoveries spanning archaeology, medicine, and astrophysics. We dive into million-year-old microbial DNA from mammoth remains, Europe's oldest naval artillery discovery, and revolutionary Parkinson's disease research revealing overworked neurons. The show also covers potential black hole explosions predicted within the decade, artificial cartilage that responds to chemical changes, and the surprising ways caffeine affects antibiotic effectiveness. From Leonardo da Vinci's genetic legacy to next-generation rocket fuels, these stories showcase how science continues to reshape our understanding of the past, present, and future.

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