Daily Science Brief - July 31, 2025 - Lightning Comes From Space

During the weeks from July 28 through Aug 8---while we take our summer vacation---we're going to be posting the daily news episodes from Bobby's daily science podcast, Daily Science Brief. If you like this short-form podcast and want to hear more, search for Daily Science Brief or head over to https://www.dailysciencebrief.com/--------Smartphones can now detect earthquakes, scientists confirm ancient honey, a universal cancer vaccine heads to human trials, and lightning may actually come from outer space.SOURCESGoogle has turned 2 billion smartphones into a global earthquake warning system — it's as effective as seismometers, tests show | Live ScienceSticky goo in 2,500-year-old bronze jars finally identified, settling 70-year debate | Live ScienceAncient pots found near Pompeii contain 2500-year-old honey | New Scientist'Universal' cancer vaccine heading to human trials could be useful for 'all forms of cancer' | Live ScienceLightning on Earth is sparked by a powerful chain reaction from outer space, simulations show | Live SciencePlease SUBSCRIBE HERE to get the show delivered straight to you.Special thanks to our supporters who help make this show possible.Enjoy the show? You can support us too on Patreon. Help keep the show going. Thank you!Send us email to [email protected], Research, and Writing: Bobby FrankenbergerCover Art: Scott JohnsonOutro Music: StravynBrought to you by the DTNS Family of podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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