Quanta Science Podcast Quanta Magazine
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Listen to Quanta Magazine's in-depth news stories about developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences. Quanta, an editorially independent magazine published by the Simons Foundation, seeks to enhance public understanding of basic research. Read more at QuantaMagazine.org.
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During Pregnancy, a Fake 'Infection' Protects the Fetus
The placenta has a unique trick for keeping immune defenses on standby, even when no viral infections threaten a pregnancy.
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Why the Human Brain Perceives Small Numbers Better
A recent neurological study provides an unprecedented look at how number sense works in the human brain.
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Inside Scientists' Life-Saving Prediction of the Iceland Eruption
An Icelandic peninsula that hadn't seen any volcanism for 800 years has now awoken. Eruptions could continue for decades or even centuries.
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Echoes of Electromagnetism Found in Number Theory
Physics is a rich well of inspiration for mathematicians to draw from.
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Tiny Language Models Come of Age
Using large language models to generate training data for smaller models might be more effective than vacuuming up text from the internet and filtering out the garbage.
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Rogue Worlds Throw Planetary Ideas Out of Orbit
Astronomers have long known of rogue worlds - cosmic loners that drift through space, untethered to a star. Now JWST is spotting them in pairs.
Customer Reviews
telescope conjecture
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New review
2023.09.30
Good stuff!!
Superbly Fascinating
I'm subscribed to 50-odd podcasts, but Quanta is my absolute favourite. The balance between technical detail and relatable storytelling is spot-on, indulging me in my closet curiosity for university-level physics and math without the frustration and boredom of a lecture series. The sound of the podcaster's voice is pleasing and well-produced, the writing is crisp.