Daily Science Brief - July 31, 2025 - Lightning Comes From Space

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All Around Science

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A weekly podcast by two huge science fans discussing what’s new and interesting in science! Science is our window into incredible worlds, from impossibly small atoms to impossibly distant stars. We want to use it to discover as much as possible, and share it with you every week.

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Daily Science Brief - July 31, 2025 - Lightning Comes From Space

All Around Science

9 minutes 59 seconds

3 months ago

Daily Science Brief - July 31, 2025 - Lightning Comes From Space

During the weeks from July 28 through Aug 8---while we take our summer vacation---we're going to be posting the daily news episodes from Bobby's daily science podcast, Daily Science Brief. If you like this short-form podcast and want to hear more, search for Daily Science Brief or head over to https://www.dailysciencebrief.com/

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Smartphones can now detect earthquakes, scientists confirm ancient honey, a universal cancer vaccine heads to human trials, and lightning may actually come from outer space.

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Google has turned 2 billion smartphones into a global earthquake warning system — it's as effective as seismometers, tests show | Live Science

Sticky goo in 2,500-year-old bronze jars finally identified, settling 70-year debate | Live Science

Ancient pots found near Pompeii contain 2500-year-old honey | New Scientist

'Universal' cancer vaccine heading to human trials could be useful for 'all forms of cancer' | Live Science

Lightning on Earth is sparked by a powerful chain reaction from outer space, simulations show | Live Science

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