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Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news
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Recent Episodes

July 16, 2026
Can a world-first gene therapy reverse ageing?
Madeleine Finlay interviews Professor John Knoepfler about a groundbreaking gene therapy trial aiming to reverse cellular aging and restore sight.

July 14, 2026
Fungi: the invisible force protecting our planet
Evolutionary biologist Dr. Toby Kiers shares with Ian Sample how fungi's invisible underground networks protect our planet.

July 9, 2026
Is male testosterone in freefall?
Science correspondent Hannah Devlin discusses with host Ian Sample the alarming decline in male testosterone levels and its potential societal impacts.
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