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#89: Climate-ready food of the future; the biology of poverty; deepfake audio; mystery cosmic signal; Captain Kirk in space
By New Scientist
New Scientist Podcasts
14/10/21
·
21m 59s
Breadfruit could help us weather the storm of climate change. The team hears how the
tropical fruit is tough enough to survive Earth’s warming temperatures
and could even replace staple crops like wheat in the future. The team finds out why
children living below the poverty line experience a raft of health issues
, as new research examines the mechanisms that are at play. They also explore a good old fashioned space mystery, after
strange signals have been detected from an unknown object at the centre of our galaxy
. And that’s not the only exciting space news - they also discuss Blue Origin’s latest passenger flight to space, featuring
Star Trek legend William Shatner
. They also share
deepfake audio of Donald Trump, showcasing how accurate the technology has become
, and why we should be concerned. And they share a fascinating new theory about
how sea cucumbers are able to survive in extreme environments
. On the pod are
Rowan Hooper
, Penny Sarchet, Michael Le Page, Jason Murugesu and Chelsea Whyte. To read about these stories and much more, subscribe at
newscientist.com/podcasts
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