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Discover groundbreaking research by synthetic biologist Kate Hadamal and her team at the University of Minnesota, focusing on lab-created “spud cells.” This pivotal advancement represents a significant stride towards synthesizing life from the ground up. Science journalist Kai Kupferschmidt joins the conversation to explore the implications and controversies surrounding this study. Additionally, Nature reporter Lizzie Gibney discusses how scientific insights aided the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal—don’t forget the elephants! Lastly, in this week’s Science Behind the Beautiful Game, Scout investigates research on the seismic waves generated by the exuberant celebrations of thousands of fans during a soccer match in Tokyo.
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