Scientists make a groundbreaking discovery in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. A China-led research team pinpoints the smallest star and its ghostly lone companion. Astronomers propose a theory of merging universes as a possible explanation for the expansion of our universe. Plus, a short science segment featuring cave discoveries, nuclear phone batteries, and more.
Sources:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/alzheimers-treatment-proteins-great-promise-b2498360.html
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3252327/china-led-research-team-pinpoints-smallest-star-and-its-ghostly-lone-companion
https://www.foxnews.com/science/scientists-suggest-our-universe-merging-baby-universes-possible-theory-expansion
https://cosmosmagazine.com/cosmos-briefing/short-science-cave-discoveries-nuclear-phone-batteries-and-more/
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Tiny proteins ‘hold great promise’ to treat Alzheimer’s, scientists say
(00:03:13) China-led research team pinpoints smallest star and its ghostly lone companion
(00:06:02) Scientists suggest our universe is merging with ‘baby universes’ as possible theory of expansion
(00:08:29) Short Science: cave discoveries, nuclear phone batteries and more
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