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Every Tuesday, editor in chief Samir Patel sits down with writers and editors to discuss our most thought-provoking stories in science and math. Audio editions of Quanta’s stories with Susan Valot will appear biweekly on Thursdays.

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Light-Triggered Genes Reveal the Hidden Workings of Memory

Illustration of gut sending signals to kidneys.

How Bacteria Help Regulate Blood Pressure

During fertilization, eggs may play an unexpected role in choosing which sperm offer the best genetic match.

Choosy Eggs May Pick Sperm for Their Genes, Defying Mendel’s Law

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A Zombie Gene Protects Elephants From Cancer

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Interspecies Hybrids Play a Vital Role in Evolution

Can Microbes Encourage Altruism?

Is a spiderweb part of the animal’s mind?

The Thoughts of a Spiderweb

Why Did Life Move to Land? For the View

Researchers Tap a Sleep Switch in the Brain

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Dividing Droplets Could Explain Life’s Origin

Riley LeBlanc examines her brain.

Infant Brains Reveal How the Mind Gets Built

The Art of Teaching Math and Science

Giant Genetic Map Shows Life’s Hidden Links

The Neuroscience Behind Bad Decisions

Biologists Search for New Model Organisms

A Bird’s-Eye View of Nature’s Hidden Order