Prehistoric math and protecting biomedical research

February 02, 2026 • 00:28:31
Prehistoric math and protecting biomedical research
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Prehistoric math and protecting biomedical research

Feb 02 2026 | 00:28:31

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Show Notes

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.

An analysis of pottery fragments from ancient Mesopotamia has revealed what may demonstrate a mathematical system developed before numbers.

And in the absence of federal funding, a proposal hopes to create a new hub for medical research.

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