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2 days ago·1 min read·Hunsberger, Maren

Briefing chat: What Galileo’s scribbled margin notes reveal about his scientific journey

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Galileo's handwritten annotations discovered in an ancient astronomy text provide new insights into his scientific journey, as discussed in the Nature Podcast episode dated 6 March 2026.

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Briefing chat: What Galileo’s scribbled margin notes reveal about his scientific journey

NATURE PODCAST
06 March 2026

Nature staff discuss some of the week’s top science news.

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Benjamin Thompson
Maren Hunsberger

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00:25 How paediatricians’ antibodies could treat serious viral infections

New Scientist: Paediatricians’ blood used to make new treatments for RSV and colds

04:22 Galileo’s annotations in an ancient text

Science: Galileo’s handwritten notes found in ancient astronomy text

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-00759-7

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Galileo's handwritten annotations discovered in an ancient astronomy text provide new insights into his scientific journey, as discussed in the Nature Podcast episode dated 6 March 2026.

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