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Welcome to the Paperleap podcast, where science takes the mic. Each episode, we discuss cutting-edge research, groundbreaking discoveries, and the incredible people behind them, across disciplines and across the world. Whether you're a curious mind, a researcher, or just love learning, you're in the right place. Before we start, don’t forget to subscribe, so you never miss an insight. All the content is also available on https://www.paperleap.com.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 56
- Years Active
- 2025
Dental science and the vitruvian man mystery
A recent paper suggests Leonardo da Vinci's *Vitruvian Man* puzzle may be solved by recognizing an equilateral triangle, known as Bonwill’s triangle in dentistry, between the legs, which links the ar…
00:08:35 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
The golden ratio of light
Researchers have discovered a new phenomenon called 'rotatum,' where light's twisting motion doesn't just change linearly, but exhibits a spiraling, quadratic rate of change, mirroring patterns seen …
00:08:12 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Zapping sewage for cleaner water
Researchers at Tongji University in Shanghai have developed an innovative wastewater treatment system that utilizes electric fields to rearrange microbial slime layers, preventing filter clogging, bo…
00:06:31 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
A new approach to arithmetic fluency
A recent report in Psychological Science in the Public Interest reveals that both memorization and strategy are crucial for developing arithmetic fluency in children. The report emphasizes that rote …
00:08:06 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
Rainforest deer vanish under human pressure
A new study reveals alarmingly low deer populations in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, directly linked to human activities like poaching, introduced species, and habitat disturbance. Using scat-detection d…
00:08:05 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
How dogs detect Parkinson’s disease
A recent study has demonstrated that specially trained dogs can detect Parkinson’s disease with impressive accuracy by identifying a distinctive scent in skin secretions. This finding, coupled with t…
00:08:00 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
Female alliances conquer bonobo society
A new study reveals that female bonobos frequently outrank males due to the formation of strategic coalitions. By banding together, females can overcome males’ physical advantages, demonstrating the …
00:09:33 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
The physics of cacio e pepe pasta
A team of physicists investigated the science behind *cacio e pepe*, identifying the factors that lead to sauce failure, such as protein denaturation and low starch concentration. Their research reve…
00:08:09 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
Deepfakes are getting biologically realistic
New research reveals that advanced deepfakes now incorporate realistic heartbeats by inheriting physiological signals from their source videos. This discovery undermines existing deepfake detection m…
00:06:53 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Why do all roofs kinda look the same?
A new study reveals that the prevalence of triangular roof designs across cultures isn't arbitrary but a result of fundamental physics governing heat transfer and energy efficiency; the shape minimiz…
00:01:39 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Mediterranean diet reduces dementia risk
A new study published in *The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging* analyzed data from the UK Biobank and found that adherence to Mediterranean, MIND, RFS, and AHEI diets was associated with a lowe…
00:08:24 |
Sun 31 Aug 2025
Ancient siberian mummies have tattoos too!
Scientists have used advanced imaging techniques to reveal the tools and methods used by Pazyryk tattooists in ancient Siberia, uncovering evidence of multiple artists and sessions, and highlighting …
00:06:33 |
Sun 31 Aug 2025
When nap time becomes toxic
A new study has revealed that children's mattresses often contain and release harmful chemicals like plasticizers, flame retardants, and UV filters, posing a potential health risk due to prolonged ex…
00:00:17 |
Sat 30 Aug 2025
How to turn everyday ink into graphene
Researchers have developed a “Paint & Scribe” technique that uses common dyes such as Eosin Y and a laser beam to produce conductive graphene patterns on diverse surfaces. This approach offers a low-…
00:08:17 |
Sat 30 Aug 2025
How one gene shapes snake skin
Researchers have discovered that variations in corn snake skin patterns are driven by a single gene, CLCN2, which influences how pigment cells arrange during development. Mutations and retrotransposo…
00:08:15 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Here's 3D printing at the smallest scales
A new review highlights how 3D printing at the micro and nano scale is transforming the fabrication of sensors, electronics, and biomedical devices through novel techniques and materials. The article…
00:07:01 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
The search for alien life on Titan gets a new tool
Scientists modeled whether Titan’s subsurface ocean could support microbial life through fermentation of glycine, a simple amino acid thought to form in its atmosphere. Their results suggest such met…
00:08:11 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
A heart patch hears what doctors might miss
Researchers at Cambridge and Birmingham have developed a flexible handheld patch with six vibration sensors that records high-quality heart sounds, even through clothing. Tested on volunteers, the de…
00:07:23 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
3D simulations predict the underground journey of CO₂
Researchers used the LUMI supercomputer to run detailed 3D simulations of how injected CO₂ mixes with underground brine in porous rock formations. Their study refines predictions for geological carbo…
00:06:52 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
How serotonin prepares us for what's next
Neuroscientists propose a new theory that serotonin neurons encode a “prospective value signal,” forecasting near-future rewards and punishments rather than simply reacting to the present. This model…
00:07:53 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
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