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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 8 MIN

Viruses Boost Microbial Diversity, Breakthrough Solar Cells Boost Efficiency, MPP Expands to Biotherapeutics, Photonic Chip Transforms Data and Quantum, and more...

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(0:10): Viruses Boost Microbial Diversity by Releasing Vitamin B12 in Ecosystems(1:37): Breakthrough Solar Cells Achieve Record Efficiency with Innovative Synergistic Approach(3:13): MPP Expands to Biotherapeutics and mRNA, Boosting Global Access to Cancer Treatments and Pandemic Preparedness(5:36): Breakthrough Photonic Chip Achieves Fiber-like Performance, Revolutionizing Data Transmission and Quantum Computing(6:13): Crayfish Shells Revolutionize Microplastic Capture, Generating $118M in Eco-Friendly InnovationTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: The Conversation

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