Can concrete power cities? Can aspirin prevent cancer? The science says maybe.

17/10/2025 14 min

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Episode Synopsis

This week, Arielle and Karissa spotlight two game-changing breakthroughs: MIT’s new battery concrete, which could turn buildings into energy storage devices, and a Swedish study showing that low-dose aspirin may significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer recurrence in certain patients. We break down the science behind both discoveries—and how they might shape the future […]
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