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This week in science: A sleep apnea pill, ancient anesthetic, and more!

A pair of surgical scissors from the Ming Dynasty tomb of physician Xia Quan. (Ling et al., Antiquity, 2026) This Week In ...
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This week in science: Sunscreen from fish, art and aging, and a sustainable marimba

It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast, And I'm joined in the studio by Regina Barber and Emily Kwong. Hi to both of you in person. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi.
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Science news this week: Laotian 'death jar,' climate change threatens rice crops, and an asthma drug treats tough cancer

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...
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This week in science: Sunscreen from fish, art and aging, and a sustainable marimba

NPR's science podcast Short Wave brings us the stories of how future sunscreens might come from fish, how loving art may impact aging, and a student's quest to build a more sustainable marimba.