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Michael & Mami · Education

バイリンガルニュース (Bilingual News)

新しいウェブサイト:bilingualnews.jp バイリンガルニュースでは、世界で話題のニュースを、独自のバイリンガル会話形式でゆるーく無料配信しています!収録は台本なしの一発本番なので、リアルな英会話をお楽しみいただけます。 会話のテキストは、バイリンガルニュース公式アプリをチェック! itunes.com/bilingualnews 楽しく英語を聴いて、英語力アップを目指してみませんか? Bilingual News is a free English and Japanese news podcast. Casual and unedited colloquial language learning experience through a weekly review of relevant news topics! Transcriptions for each episode are available via the Bilingual News: Transcripts app at itunes.com/bilingualnews. Join us and improve your Japanese language ability!

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711. バイリンガルニュース 05.14.26

14 May 2026
1h 55m
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Biological innovation, cosmic fine-tuning, and the future of human space exploration define the current trajectory of scientific and societal advancement. Research from the University of Rochester demonstrates that transplanting the naked mole rat's Hyaluronan Synthase 2 gene into mice increases health span and cancer ...

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710. バイリンガルニュース 05.07.26

07 May 2026
1h 57m
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Infrasound waves below 20 Hz, often found in natural and industrial environments, significantly increase cortisol levels and irritation in humans, despite being inaudible. This phenomenon parallels research into AI neurodiversity, where intentionally incorporating diverse, competing models—rather than relying on a sing...

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709. バイリンガルニュース 04.30.26

30 Apr 2026
1h 54m
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Open-label placebos demonstrate significant efficacy in improving cognitive function and reducing stress, suggesting that the ritual of treatment—even when known to be fake—triggers tangible physical responses. This psychological phenomenon contrasts with the stark realities of modern digital security, where North Kore...

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708. バイリンガルニュース 04.23.26

22 Apr 2026
1h 59m
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Human cognition functions as an embodied engagement with the environment rather than a purely abstract process of information processing. This physical relationship dictates how individuals perceive and interact with the world, a concept that becomes increasingly relevant as humanoid robots achieve unprecedented physic...

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707. バイリンガルニュース 04.16.26

16 Apr 2026
2h 2m
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Simulated soccer betting experiments reveal that even advanced AI models, such as Claude and GPT-5.4, struggle to maintain profitability in complex, uncertain environments, often resulting in financial losses. Beyond AI performance, the conversation shifts to the global increase in nighttime light pollution, noting tha...

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706. 特別編 雑談回 04.09.26

09 Apr 2026
1h 49m
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The podcast episode covers a range of topics, beginning with a discussion on gene therapy for inherited deafness, highlighting a study showing significant hearing improvement in children with OTOF mutations. The conversation shifts to the potential vulnerabilities of Bitcoin to quantum computing attacks, emphasizing th...

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705. バイリンガルニュース 04.02.26

02 Apr 2026
1h 32m
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This episode of Bilingual News explores the emotional and scientific aspects of crying and pain management. The hosts delve into a study revealing that the reasons behind crying significantly affect emotional recovery, with tears from personal distress having longer-lasting negative effects compared to those from enter...

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704. バイリンガルニュース 03.26.26

26 Mar 2026
1h 51m
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The podcast explores a range of topics, starting with a discussion on a new bag called Moonbag and membership-only Biohazard gameplay content. The conversation shifts to a study about how closing one's eyes in noisy environments can reduce hearing ability, contrary to common instinct. Personal anecdotes reveal challeng...

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703. 特別編 Saeki 03.19.26

17 Mar 2026
2h 32m
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昆虫食専門家の佐伯真二郎さんをゲストに迎え、昆虫食業界の現状と未来について掘り下げる。2023 年のコオロギ騒動による業界への打撃、アンチグローバリストからの攻撃、フードテック業界からの距離など、昆虫食を取り巻く厳しい状況が明らかに。しかし、タガメサイダーの成功や修学旅行生への販売など、新たな展開も見られる。昆虫食を文化として根付かせるため、美味しさを追求し、食わず嫌いを克服する戦略が重要と語る。また、宇宙食としての可能性や、アレルギー抑制効果など、昆虫食の新たな可能性についても議論が交わされた。

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702. バイリンガルニュース 03.12.26

12 Mar 2026
1h 55m
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The podcast episode explores several topics, beginning with Netflix's acquisition of exclusive streaming rights for WBC games, sparking a debate on subscription models versus free access and the potential need for regulations to protect public access to major national sporting events. The conversation shifts to a lawsu...

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701. バイリンガルニュース 03.05.26

05 Mar 2026
2h 10m
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The podcast episode explores several topics, beginning with the impact of recent military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel, and Iran's retaliatory actions on neighboring countries, which have caused widespread flight cancellations and stranded travelers, especially impacting Dubai. The discussion shifts ...

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700. バイリンガルニュース 02.26.26

26 Feb 2026
1h 38m
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The podcast episode covers several current events and research findings. It begins with the arrest of Prince Andrew in connection to the Jeffrey Epstein case, focusing on the charges related to national security rather than sexual offenses. The hosts then discuss a study on the frequency of passionate love, noting that...

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699. バイリンガルニュース 02.19.26

18 Feb 2026
2h 4m
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The podcast episode explores a range of topics, beginning with a discussion of a ticket fraud scheme at the Louvre Museum, leading to a broader conversation about museum experiences and security. The hosts then delve into a study on yawning, discussing its potential brain-cleaning functions and social implications. Thi...

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698. バイリンガルニュース 02.12.26

12 Feb 2026
1h 45m
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今回のポッドキャストでは、体内時計を調整する新しい化合物 MIC628 の発見から、時差ぼけ対策や睡眠の質、そして年齢に伴う体感の変化について議論。さらに、離婚率の国際比較研究を基に、同性婚における離婚リスクや異文化結婚の課題に触れ、文化的な価値観の違いが結婚生活に及ぼす影響を考察する。また、ドローンによる豚の輸送という衝撃的なニュースをきっかけに、技術革新がもたらす倫理的、社会的な問題点も提起。最後に、言語モデルと脳の活動を比較した研究を紹介し、言語理解における文脈の重要性を強調し、日々のコミュニケーションにおける言葉の選択や文化的なニュアンスの違いについても掘り下げている。

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697. バイリンガルニュース 02.05.26

05 Feb 2026
2h 0m
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The podcast episode explores the Jeffrey Epstein case, focusing on the implications of newly released documents. The speakers discuss the extent of Epstein's network and the involvement of prominent figures like Prince Andrew, Elon Musk, and Richard Branson, questioning whether these individuals were aware of Epstein's...

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696. バイリンガルニュース 01.29.26

29 Jan 2026
1h 5m
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The podcast explores the implications of newly discovered biological entities and advanced military technologies. It begins with a discussion of the "Havana syndrome" and potential electromagnetic weapons, considering their use as non-lethal combat alternatives. The conversation shifts to "obelisks," tiny virus-like en...

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695. 特別編 Sau 01.22.26

21 Jan 2026
2h 28m
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The podcast explores the multifaceted realm of cybersecurity in the age of AI, featuring Sao, a Cyber Security Engineer at Sakana AI. The conversation highlights the evolving threat landscape, from AI-driven phishing attacks bypassing language barriers to sophisticated cybercriminals using AI agents for coordinated att...

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694. バイリンガルニュース 01.15.26

15 Jan 2026
1h 54m
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The podcast explores a range of topics, beginning with a discussion on virus transmission based on a University of Maryland study where infected individuals shared close quarters with healthy volunteers. They discuss the nuances of how viruses spread, emphasizing the importance of air circulation and questioning the ef...

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693. バイリンガルニュース 01.08.26

08 Jan 2026
1h 50m
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The podcast episode explores a range of topics, starting with a discussion on the unusually high difficulty of the recent Korean university entrance exam's English section, which led to the resignation of the head of the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation. The conversation then shifts to a study on the physi...

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692. 特別編 年末雑談回 12.25.25

24 Dec 2025
1h 46m
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スピーカー1 とスピーカー2 が、日本の免許更新の難しさ、クリスマスに対する感覚のずれ、AI 技術の進化とその影響、日本のビジネスにおける課題、サービスの質の変化、健康診断、そして日本の文化や生活における特異な点について雑談を繰り広げる。特に、海外生活が長いため、日本の一時帰国時に感じる文化的な違いや不便さ、そして AI が生成するコンテンツに対する懸念などが話題に上り、多角的な視点から意見が交わされている。

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