Nature staff discuss how animal studies are starting to uncover how DNA repair could prolong life, and how COVID-19 can reawaken dormant viruses.

00:25 Could reawakened viruses have a link to long-COVID?

Nature: COVID can wake up a slew of dormant viruses inside you

05:57 DNA damage can cause ageing, could boosting repair boost longevity?

Nature: ​​​​​​​Could mending damaged DNA prolong life?​​​​​​​

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Researchers untangle the chemistry behind turning PVC into high-grade motor lubricant — plus, how engineered yeast can help make a cancer drug.

00:45 The chemistry behind converting PVC into lubricant

Research article: Munyaneza et al.

09:15 Research Highlights

Nature: ​​​​​​​Engineered yeast that make cancer drugs could spare a rare flower

Nature: ​​​​​​​Sickle-cell disease linked to prematurely aged stem cells in mice​​​​​​​

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Nature: Tiny patch of Amazon likely holds 40,000 insect species — many new to science

The Guardian: Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game

Tiktok: Orcas vs sunfish

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Research article: Pärssinen et al.

Nature: It’ll grow on you: live fungi formed into sustainable fashion

Physical Review Fluids: Gourmandie et al.

Research article: Song et al.

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Nature staff discuss the young but deadly dinosaur kings, the prowess of ancient Egyptian princesses, and how London is becoming the world’s AI safety capital.

Nature: A global capital for AI safety is emerging — and it’s not in Silicon Valley

Scientific American: Ancient Egyptian princesses were ‘powerful’ weapon users, new analysis suggests

Discover magazine: Fossil Evidence Indicates Baby T. rex Were Tiny, but Deadly

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Research article: Hoy et al.

Nature: Moving floors keep buildings from swaying with the wind

Nature: Wearable sensors on the face are invisible to the eye

Research article: Curd et al.

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Nature: First ‘true sugar’ molecule found in space — offering hints to life’s origins

Nature: Mathematics formula found on Maya wall rivals insights of ancient masters

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Research article: Khallaf et al.

Nature: Pair of ‘super-puff’ planets are lighter than candyfloss

Nature: Alpine crossing took a heavy toll on Hannibal’s elephants and troops

Research article: Collins et al.

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