Kid News This Week: “Fake ” diamonds, pig transplant, a gaming granny and cross - bred croissants
Apr 10, 2024
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From fake diamonds to a groundbreaking pig kidney transplant, a Scottish granny gamer, and crossbred croissants in France, this podcast covers a variety of intriguing and unique news stories for kids.
Lab-grown diamonds offer visually identical alternative to natural diamonds at a fraction of the cost.
Xenotransplantation using genetically modified pig organs presents breakthrough solution for organ shortage in humans.
Deep dives
Lab-Grown Diamonds: A Growing Trend
Lab-grown diamonds, known as LGDs, are gaining popularity due to their identical chemical composition and crystal structure to natural diamonds, making them indistinguishable without specialized tools. These diamonds are produced in laboratories by replicating the high pressure and heat conditions that create diamonds in nature. In addition to their visual similarity, LGDs are significantly cheaper and quicker to produce, with India contributing around 15% of the global production.
Xenotransplantation: Advancements in Medical Science
Xenotransplantation, involving the transplantation of genetically edited pig organs to humans, marks a significant milestone in medical history. A 62-year-old man from the US became the first living recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney in an animal-to-human transplant procedure. This innovative approach addresses organ shortage issues and offers hope for patients with end-stage organ diseases, though challenges remain in ensuring the long-term success of transplanted organs.
Gaming Granny: Breaking Stereotypes
A 75-year-old grandmother from Scotland gained fame for her skills in playing Fortnite, showcasing that age is no barrier to enjoying modern technology and gaming. Initially intrigued by her grandson's gaming habits, she ventured into playing herself and eventually gained a following by live-streaming her gameplay. With thousands of fans and hours spent gaming daily, the Granny defies stereotypes and illustrates the diverse appeal of gaming across different age groups.
In world news for kids this week... Fake diamonds are on the rise, but it’s not all as dodgy or criminal as it sounds... Also, a US man and a genetically modified pig kidney make history in a ground breaking transplant, a Scottish grandmother turns into a game rand wins a fan - following despite, or because of her grumpiness and in France the beloved breakfast bun- the croissant -is "crossbread" in more ways than one!
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