The Naked Scientists Podcast

Bird flu threat, and what the Romans really did for us

Jan 10, 2025
Ed Hutchinson, an expert at the MRC University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, discusses the concerning rise in H5N1 bird flu cases, including its potential for human transmission and historical pandemic risks. He also highlights the importance of monitoring and vaccines. In addition, the podcast reveals exciting findings about vast underground hydrogen reserves for clean energy, as well as groundbreaking advances in prostate cancer treatment. Lastly, the cognitive impacts of lead pollution from Roman mining are compared to modern health concerns.
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