Unraveling Long COVID and Coral Crisis: Science’s New Frontiers

Explore the latest insights into long COVID, driven by 'long infection,' and the urgent need for coral adaptation amidst global warming. Discover how global collaboration is shaping the future of science, as highlighted by the 2024 Shaw Prize laureates, and delve into the innovative world of 3D printed shape-changing antennas inspired by science fiction. Join us as we navigate these groundbreaking developments and their implications for health, environment, and technology.

Sources:
https://theconversation.com/long-covid-appears-to-be-driven-by-long-infection-heres-what-the-science-says-244635
https://phys.org/news/2024-11-coral-pace-global-scientists.html
https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/honouring-significant-breakthroughs/article/3287638/global-collaboration-key-future-science-say-2024-shaw-prize-laureates
https://www.engineering.com/3d-printed-shape-changing-antenna-inspired-by-science-fiction/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:45) Long COVID appears to be driven by ‘long infection’. Here’s what the science says
(00:03:26) Coral adaptation unlikely to keep pace with global warming, warn scientists
(00:06:26) Global collaboration key to the future of science, say 2024 Shaw Prize laureates
(00:09:49) 3D printed shape-changing antenna inspired by science fiction