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Weekly: The Best of New Scientist in 2024: From Volcanic Diamonds to Immortal Brains
Dec 27, 2024
In this discussion, journalist Linda Rodriguez-McRobbie shares her insights on the dual nature of screen time and the groundbreaking research at Yale involving the reanimation of pig brains, sparking debate about life, death, and consciousness. Thomas Lewton reveals astonishing physics theories, including a chilling notion that quantum fluctuations could lead to the universe's disappearance. The idea of quantum consciousness resurfaces, intertwining cutting-edge research with age-old philosophical questions, making for a thought-provoking conversation.
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- The discovery of gold hydrogen presents a potential groundbreaking energy source with vast underground deposits that may enhance sustainability efforts.
- The genomic analysis of Thorin the Neanderthal reveals that isolation and lack of social networks likely contributed to the species' extinction.
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The Promise of Gold Hydrogen
Gold hydrogen has emerged as a fascinating potential energy source that could revolutionize how we harness hydrogen fuel. Unlike green or blue hydrogen that relies on energy inputs for its production, gold hydrogen is theorized to exist naturally underground, formed over geological time. Recent studies suggest there may be vast deposits of this hydrogen, particularly highlighted by discoveries in regions like Mali and Oman, where researchers have reported bubbling hydrogen emanating from the ground. While the energy implications are profound, determining the economic viability and extraction methods remains to be seen.
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