NanoGripper: A Tiny DNA Tool to Combat Viruses

Discover the groundbreaking NanoGripper, a microscopic DNA 'hand' engineered to capture viruses like COVID-19, potentially revolutionizing preventive therapeutics. Explore its applications in combating viruses and targeting cancer cells, showcasing the transformative power of nanotechnology in medicine. Plus, delve into the cosmic dance of colliding galaxies, the seismic activity of Alaska's Mount Spurr, and the enduring journey of the Voyager probes in interstellar space. Join us for a captivating exploration of scientific innovation and discovery.

Sources:
https://gizmodo.com/scientists-built-a-tiny-dna-hand-that-grabs-viruses-to-stop-infections-2000533130
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-find-galaxies-colliding-at-millions-of-kilometers-an-hour
https://news.sky.com/story/scientists-monitoring-alaska-volcano-after-rise-in-earthquakes-beneath-it-13268449
https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/07/science/voyager-1-science-newsletter-wt/index.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) Scientists Built a Tiny DNA 'Hand' That Grabs Viruses to Stop Infections
(00:03:59) Scientists Find Galaxies Colliding at Millions of Kilometers an Hour
(00:06:55) Scientists monitoring Alaska volcano after rise in earthquakes beneath it
(00:09:57) The 47-year-old Voyager probes are exploring interstellar space. Dwindling power could end their journey