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Briefing chat: What Galileo’s scribbled margin notes reveal about his scientific journey

In this episode:00:25 How paediatricians’ antibodies could treat serious viral infectionsNew Scientist: Paediatricians’ blood used to make new treatments for RSV and colds04:22 Galileo’s annotations in an ancient textScience: Galileo’s handwritten notes found in ancient astronomy ... Show More

Heart surgery with quick-setting magnetic fluid could prevent strokes

Injectable fluid safely fills area in which blood clots can form, in animal trials — plus, strong evidence that an elusive form of diamond has been made in the lab.00:47 A magnetic seal to stop clots forming in the heartResearch Article : Wang et al.News and Views: Magnetic fluid ... Show More

Audio long read: Many people have no mental imagery. What’s going on in their brains?

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