Glowing Proteins and the Future of Biotech

A fungus that turns ants into zombies? Australia’s latest discovery stirs big questions about nature, culture, and collaboration. With Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle. The post Zombie Ants, Smart Fungi & Ancient Science appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Could your next housemate be a robot? The team talks Neo Gamma, the AI-powered humanoid assistant from X1. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle weigh the promise—and pitfalls—of a future with home-helping bots. The post Can AI Handle the Housework? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A creepy-cool fungus turns spiders into zombies—then eats them! Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle unpack how this eerie phenomenon may help us fight antibiotic resistance. Nature gets weird, but maybe even helpful. The post Zombie Spiders, Killer Fungi, and the Secret to New Antibiotics? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

A brain turned to glass? Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle reveal how a victim of Mount Vesuvius was preserved in a shocking state—and what it tells us about ancient Rome, volcanic fury, and the science behind vitrification. The post Buried by Fire: The Enigma of the Glass Brain appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Ancient Roman concrete: what made it so strong? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle break down new discoveries on its self-healing properties, Vitruvius’ architectural wisdom, and why modern engineers are taking notes. Science, history, and a little fun! The post Roman Concrete Strikes Back: The Secret to Its Eternal Strength! appeared first on StarQuest Media.

AI-designed proteins could revolutionize medicine! A new glowing molecule, ESM GFP, was created in days—something evolution would take 500 million years to do. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle break down what this means for biotech, genetics, and even sci-fi possibilities! The post Glowing Proteins and the Future of Biotech appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Spacecraft are pushing boundaries! Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss NASA’s Parker Solar Probe’s fiery feat, Mercury’s latest close-up, private moon landers, and major rocket breakthroughs from SpaceX and Blue Origin. Science is on the move! The post Racing the Sun: Parker Probe, Mercury Flybys, and the Future of Space Travel appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Celebrate the Christmas spirit with Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle as they uncover how the holiday season affects your brain! From festive joy boosting happy hormones to the science behind holiday stress—and even a real-life “Christmas spirit” brain study—you’ll be amazed! The post Christmas In Your Brain appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Why do dogs and other furry animals shake to dry off? Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss new research that has discovered specialized touch receptors in animal skin that trigger this behavior and could lead to treatments for hypersensitive skin in humans and animals. The post Why Wet Dogs Shake and Cats Don’t appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Scientists have discovered a giant dinosaur-era trapdoor spider fossil in Australia. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle discuss the find’s evolutionary history which offers insights into ancient ecosystems, and the important environmental role of spiders in controlling pests. The post The Giant Trapdoor Spider That Time Forgot! appeared first on StarQuest Media.