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The Curious Case of the Immortal Jellyfish
17 minutes Posted Oct 24, 2026 at 8:30 am.
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A type of light therapy popular in skincare could be a game changer for people undergoing IVF. Meet the first dad in the US to use a new device that helps parents bond with their premature babies. A livestream of newborn puppies is so popular in Finland, it had more views last year than the country has people. A new study offers hope for restoring damaged coral reefs. Plus, what a tiny “immortal jellyfish” could teach us about treating age-related illnesses. 
Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 
Producer: Eryn Mathewson  
Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 
Editorial Support: Ava Bambuck, Jacqueline Howard, Lacey Russell 
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