Science in 2026: what to expect this year
More refined AI models, advancements in human gene editing, Japan's mission to the Martian moons, and the continuing impact of the Trump Team on science — we run through what to look out for over the next 12 months.
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Show Notes
In this episode, reporter Miryam Naddaf joins us to talk about the big science events to look out for in 2026. We’ll hear about: small-scale AI models that could outcompete Large Language Models in reasoning, clinical trials of gene editing to treat rare human disorders, a sample collection mission from Phobos, and how changes to US policy by the Trump team are expected to impact science.
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