• Science’s Breakthrough of the Year, and psychedelic drugs, climate, and fusion technology updates

  • Dec 12 2024
  • Length: 46 mins
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Science’s Breakthrough of the Year, and psychedelic drugs, climate, and fusion technology updates

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  • First up this week, Breakthroughs Editor Greg Miller joins producer Meagan Cantwell to discuss Science’s 2024 Breakthrough of the Year. They also discuss some of the other scientific achievements that turned heads this year, from ancient DNA and autoimmune therapy, to precision pesticides, and the discovery of a new organelle. Next, host Sarah Crespi is joined by news staffers to catch up on threads they’ve been following all year. First a bumpy road for certain medicines. Editor Kelly Servick discusses the regulatory hurdles for psychedelic drugs and immunotherapy treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Then we hear from Staff Writer Paul Voosen about why scientists think this will be the hottest year on record. Finally, what happened with fusion power this year? Staff Writer Daniel Clery brings updates. This week’s episode was produced with help from Podigy. About the Science Podcast Authors: Sarah Crespi; Greg Miller; Meagan Cantwell; Kelly Servick; Daniel Clery; Paul Voosen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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