5 Live Science Podcast Spinal cord injury treatments, red fire ants and asteroid samples.
Sep 24, 2023
Dr Chris Smith discusses breakthrough in treating spinal cord injuries using chemical signals. The episode also covers the alarming discovery of red fire ants in Sicily and the challenges of eradicating them. Lastly, it explores NASA's mission to bring back samples from the asteroid Bennu to learn more about its composition and potential threat to Earth.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Bridging Scar Tissue and Guiding Nerve Connections
03:03 • 13min
Importance of Incorporating Jury Recommendations into Legislation
16:20 • 3min
The Threat of Red Fire Ants Spreading to Sicily
19:45 • 8min
Studying the asteroid Bennu and its potential threat to Earth
27:25 • 3min