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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 8 MIN

🔬 Scientists Just Found How to Starve Cancer Cells—Without Touching Healthy Tissue

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This episode explores groundbreaking discoveries across multiple scientific frontiers. Learn how researchers discovered a mirror-molecule approach that selectively targets cancer cells, why forests worldwide are losing their slow-growing 'backbone' species, and how a rust-like mineral in soil is revolutionizing our understanding of carbon storage. We also cover stunning space discoveries including Venus's hidden lava tunnels, the largest protoplanetary disk ever observed, and evidence that Halley's Comet was understood centuries before we thought. Plus, surprising findings on pink noise and sleep, ancient sea silk recreation, and the unexpected connection between Earth's magnetic field and breathable oxygen.Subscribe to Peer Review'd Newsletter: https://peerreviewd.com/Love Science? Check out our other Science tools: 60sec.site and Artificial Intelligence Radio

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