Episode 26: Part 1 News Updates & The Biological & Consciousness Revolutions Unite

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In the realm of science news, researchers are reporting a mixed bag of discoveries. Microplastics have been unsettlingly found in sperm, raising concerns about potential impacts on fertility. On a brighter note, scientists have begun to decipher elephant communication, discovering they use names for each other! Meanwhile, Iceland's decision to grant whaling permits has sparked controversy surrounding endangered species protection.

Shifting to space exploration, water frost has been confirmed on Mars, adding another layer to the Red Planet's intriguing potential for harboring life. Back on Earth, ethical debates are swirling around Neuralink's animal testing practices as they develop brain-computer interface technology.

And finally, in a breakthrough for agriculture, scientists have successfully utilized CRISPR gene editing for the first time to enhance photosynthesis in plants. This innovation has the potential to significantly increase crop yields, contributing to global food security.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2ll8d00kzgo
https://www.earth.com/news/water-frost-detected-on-mars-enormous-volcanoes/
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