Nerve interfaces and infrared fossil finding

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Nerve interfaces and infrared fossil finding

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Mar 24, 2023

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In the news, scientists seeking to make measuring animal welfare a top priority on farms. Machines seeing the original chemicals in the bodies of fossilised animals. And why superglue might be the key to superior plastic recycling. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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