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Episode 102: March 2026

In this episode, we hear about kangaroo energetics, moths that can hear plants, using GPS trackers for epidemiology, fingerprints, and long-overdue recognition for female scientists at the Eiffel Tower.
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Episode 102: March 2026
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Chapters

  1. 0:42
    Exploring the secrets of kangaroos
    Kangaroos change their posture when hopping at high speeds to save energy
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  2. 8:34
    It's not just wheat that has ears 
    Moths detect ultrasonic signals emitted by plants to locate places suitable for laying eggs
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  3. 16:05
    Using GPS to fight infectious diseases
    GPS trackers can be used to study human movement and link it to infection risk
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  4. 23:36
    Keeping in touch
    A new technique sheds light on tactile sensing.
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  5. 31:04
    Say their name
    72 female scientists are going to be commemorated at the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
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