Fasting Prime Minister, Gene Editing Breakthrough, Plastic Recycling Innovation, and New Division for Data Science

This week's science podcast episode covers a wide range of fascinating stories. From the fasting habits of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to a groundbreaking gene editing breakthrough using Crispr technology. Scientists have also discovered a close-loop recycling process for one of the most widely used plastics, and the College of Science is launching a new division for data science. Tune in to explore the intersection of science, technology, and politics, and stay informed about the latest advancements in these fields.

Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/science/audio/2024/feb/01/a-fasting-prime-minister-and-a-mind-reading-billionaire-the-week-in-science-podcast
https://www.ft.com/content/7d9a5157-2c77-46c6-9e56-37d7a9f47b60
https://phys.org/news/2024-01-scientists-loop-recycling-widely-plastics.html
https://www.theshorthorn.com/news/college-of-science-to-launch-new-division-for-data-science/article_00fbf670-c0a5-11ee-9414-03615dec5c69.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) A fasting prime minister and a mind-reading billionaire: the week in science
(00:02:37) Scientists use Crispr gene editing to treat hereditary disorder
(00:04:37) Scientists find a close-loop recycling process for one of the most widely used plastics
(00:07:06) College of Science to launch new division for data science