The Infinite Monkey Cage
'Beastly Bodies' Kids Special - Steve Backshall, Jess French and Adam Kay
Jul 24, 2024
Join Steve Backshall, Jess French, and Adam Kay as they engage with curious kids at the Cheltenham Science Festival discussing a battle between a shark and crocodile, the evolution of sweating in dogs, potential AI communication with animals, and the use of bacteriophages in fighting pandemics.
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- AI can aid in understanding animal communication, potentially enabling direct interactions.
- Dogs pant to dissipate heat, relying on limited sweat glands unlike humans with widespread sweating ability.
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Importance of Bacteriophages in Future Pandemics
Bacteriophages, viruses that consume bacteria, are abundant on earth and show potential in combating antibiotic resistance and unknown illnesses like Ebola. Virophages, though in laboratory stages, hold promise against challenging viruses like HIV. Utilizing AI and advanced technology to understand bacteriophages can revolutionize medical treatment and responses to global health crises.
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