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Curiosity Daily

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The award-winning Curiosity Daily podcast from CuriosityDaily.com will help you get smarter about the world around you. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll get a unique mix of research-based life hacks, the latest science and technology news, and more. Nate Bonham and Calli Gade will help you learn about your mind and body, outer space and the depths of the sea, and how history shaped the world into what it is today.Head to discovery+ to stream even more science content, from Animal Planet to Science Channel. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms Apply.

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Silk-Making Bacteria, Deep Coral, CRISPR Agriculture

February 23, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a bacteria that turns plastic into spider webs, a massive deep-sea discovery right in our own backyard, and how CRISPR could reshape agriculture for an entire continent.    Silk-Making Bacteria    “Researchers Engineer Bacteria That Eat Plastic, Make Multipurpose Spider Silk.” Technology Networks. 2024.   “Two-step conversion of polyethylene into recombinant proteins using a microbial platform.” by Alexander Connor, et al. 2023.  “Our planet is choking on plas...

Hunter-Gatherer Diets, Self-Checkouts, Penguin Colonies

February 22, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a new discovery that turns our understanding of hunter-gatherer diets on its head, the effect of self-checkout on our sense of loyalty to grocery stores, and some good news about the majestic emperor penguin.     Hunter-Gatherer Diets    “Hunter-gatherers were mostly gatherers, says archaeologist.” by Hannah Devlin. 2024.   “Paleo diet: What is it and why is it so popular?” by Mayo Clinic Staff. 2022.   “What Paleo diets get wrong: We’re not evolved for meat, ...

Insect Robots, Bigfoot & Bears, Chronic Stress

February 21, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Today, you’ll learn about the fastest mini robots ever created, how Bigfoot sightings may help scientists study bear populations, and the link between financial stress and poor health.    Insect Robots    Mini-robots modeled on insects may be smallest, lightest, fastest ever developed.” Washington State University. 2024.   “A New 1-mg Fast Unimorph SMA-Based Actuator for Microrobotics.” by Conor K. Trygstad, et al. 2023.     Bigfoot & Bears    “Bigfoot: If it’s there, could it be a ...

Organ Age, Comfort Food, Speedy Snails

February 16, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a new test that can show how well each of your organs are aging, some interesting links between comfort food and stress, and a surprising finding about certain snails.    Organ Age    “Are your organs ageing well? The blood holds clues.” by Max Kozlov. 2023.   “Blood test shows if organs are ageing fast or slowly.” by Michelle Roberts. 2023.     Comfort Food     “Comfort eating can impair body’s recovery from stress, study shows..” by Rachel Hall. 2023.   ...

Ant Doctors, Sequestered Carbon, Menstrual Brain

February 15, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Today, you’ll learn about ants that play doctor to their fellow ants after going into battle, a possible game-changing way to sequester carbon at the bottom of the ocean, and the changes that can happen in the female mind during menstruation.     Ant Doctors    “Ants Recognize Infected Wounds and Treat Them.” Universitat Wurzburg. 2024.   “Innovative drugs, chemicals, and enzymes within the animal production chain.” by Yousef I. Hassan, et al. 2018.   “Targeted treatment of injured nes...

Long-Term Memories, Ear Infections, Mercury Salt

February 14, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in our understanding of how the brain creates long-term memories, the effect of chronic childhood ear infections on the development of language, and how salt may have helped shape the planet Mercury.     Long-Term Memories    “Neurons aren’t the only cells that make memories in the brain, rodent study reveals.” by Emily Cooke. 2023.   “Brain Microvascular Pericytes in Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia.” by Maiko T. Uemura, et al. 2020.  ...

Powerful Polymer, Exoplanet CO2, Adoption Science

February 09, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a new polymer that could battle antibiotic resistant infections, a possible new way to detect life on other planets from afar, and what to expect when you’re expecting to adopt a furry friend,     Powerful Polymer    “Texas A&M Team Develops Polymers That Can Kill Bacteria.” by Shana K. Hutchins. 2023.   “The global threat of antibiotic resistance.” ReAct. N.d.   “Ring-opening metathesis polymerization of N-methylpyridinium-fused norbornenes to access antibact...

Hearing Aids, Quantum Error Eraser, Smalltalk

February 08, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Today, you’ll learn about how hearing aids may help you live longer, a potential breakthrough that could help usher in the age of quantum computing, and the incredible power of simply saying, “Hi”.     Hearing Aids    “Hearing aids may help people live longer.” EurekAlert! 2024.   “Association between hearing aid use and mortality in adults with hearing loss in the USA: a mortality follow-up study of a cross-sectional cohort.” by Janet S. Choi, M.D. et al. 2024.   “The Impact of Hearin...

Dreamtalk, Super Melanin, Garter Snakes

February 07, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Today, you’ll learn about communicating with sleepers, a possible new miracle cure for skin injuries called super melanin, and the secret social lives of garter snakes.     Dreamtalk    “The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers.” by Basak Turker & Delphine Oudiette. 2024.   “Behavioral and brain responses to verbal stimuli reveal transient periods of cognitive integration of the external world during sleep.” by Basak Turker, et al. 2023.   “Lucid...

Origin of Life, Self Control vs Willpower, Puppy Love

February 02, 2024 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a bacterial discovery that challenges our understanding of how and when life formed on Earth, the importance difference between self control and willpower, and the truth about whether or not your dog really loves you.     Origin of Life    “Scientists Just Made a 1.75 Billion-Year-Old Discovery About the Origin of Life.” by Mirjam Guesgen. 2024.   “The Great Oxygenation Event as a consequence of ecological dynamics modulated by planetary change.” by Jason Oleja...

B12, Healthy Forests, Ketamine & the Brain

February 01, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a supervitamin you might already be taking some good news about the health of the world’s forests, and a new study that mapped ketamine’s effects on the brain.     B12    “Vitamin B12 emerges as key player during cellular reprogramming.” by Alba Vilchez-Acosta. 2023.   “Vitamin B12: A key player in cellular reprogramming and tissue regeneration.” ScienceDaily. 2023.     Healthy Forests    “Twenty-year study confirms California forests are healthier when bur...

Ears & Eyes, Psilocybin & Depression, ADHD & Hoarding

January 31, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Today, you’ll learn about how your ears are eavesdropping on your eyes, a bold new study on the anti-inflammatory effects of psychedelics, and an astonishing new discovery linking hoarding disorder with ADHD.    Ears & Eyes     “Your Eyes Talk to Your Ears. Scientists Know What They’re Saying.” by Dan Vahaba. 2023.   “Research Discovery: Astonishing Connection Between Vision and Hearing.” by Doug Garfield. 2023.   “Parametric information about eye movements is sent to the ears.” by Ste...

3D Ink, RSVP No, Old Dogs

January 26, 2024 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a new ink that can 3D print inside your body using soundwaves, why saying no to invitations isn’t as bad as you might think, and some new drugs that could potentially make your dog live longer.     3D Ink    “Soundwaves Harden 3D-Printed Treatments in Deep Tissues.” by Michaela Martinez. 2023.   “Dental curing light.” Wikipedia.   “Self-enhancing sono-inks enable deep-penetration acoustic volumetric printing.” by Xiao Kuang, et al. 2023.      RSVP No    “J...

Daydream Brain, Power of a Laugh, Caffeine & Soccer

January 25, 2024 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

Today, you’ll learn about why you may want to consider letting yourself daydream, how a sense of humor might protect you from depression and anxiety, and the effects of caffeine on the performance of soccer players.     Daydream Brain     “What Happens in the Brain While Daydreaming?” by Catherine Caruso. 2023.   “Is the role of sleep in memory consolidation overrated?” by Mohammad Dastgheib, et al. 2022.   “Cortical reactivations predict future sensory responses.” by Nghia D. Nguyen, ...

Human Genes, Dry Mouth Relief, Yawning Psychopaths

January 24, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MB

Today, you’ll learn about the 139 genes that set the human mind apart from our primate cousins, a new gel that could change the game for those suffering from dry mouth, and why psychopaths could be immune from the contagious yawn.    Human Genes     “139 Genes Set Human Cognitive Ability Apart From Other Primates.” by Sarah Whelan, PhD. 2023.   “Comparative single-cell transcriptomic analysis of primate brains highlights human-specific regulatory evolution.” by Hamsini Suresh, et al. 20...

Bilingual Brain, Morning Sickness, Cat Purrs

January 19, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Today, you’ll learn about how the bilingual brain might be better at multitasking, good news for women who are at risk for morning sickness, and the strangely complex science behind cat purring.    Bilingual Brain    “The bilingual brain may be better at ignoring irrelevant information.” EurekAlert!. 2023.   “Bilingual attentional control: Evidence from the Partial Repetition Cost paradigm.” by Grace deMeurisse & Edith Kaan. 2023.       Morning Sickness    “Cause of Morning Sicknes...

Baby Language, AI Medicine, Human Collaboration

January 18, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MB

Today, you’ll learn about how babies pick up language before they’re even born, an AI that takes on the busy work for doctors, and new insight into how humans collaborate.     Baby Language    “Babies’ Brains Are Primed For Their Native Language Before Birth.” by Nyla Husain. 2023.   “Prenatal experience with language shapes the brain.” by Benedetta Mariani. 2023.   “The What and When of Universal Perception: A Review of Early Speech Sound Acquisition.” by Katerina Chladkova & Nikola P...

Brain Game, Goal Paralysis, Salt Cycle

January 17, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a new brain interface that allows people to play games with their minds, how bad luck might make you less committed to achieving greatness, and some alarming news about how the way humans use salt is not just bad for our bodies, but the planet as well.     Brain Game     “New brain-computer interface allows people to play a game using their thoughts.” by Vladimir Hedrih. 2023.   “Combining brain-computer interfaces and multiplayer video games: an application ba...

Brain Rewiring, Rat Imagination, Dogs & PTSD

January 12, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Today, you’ll learn about the brain’s ability - or inability - to rewire itself, the imagination of rats, and how dogs can have a positive effect on those suffering from PTSD.     Brain Rewiring     “Our brains are not able to ‘rewire’ themselves, despite what most scientists believe, new study argues.” University of Cambridge. 2023.   “Against cortical reorganisation.” by Tamar R. Makin & John W. Krakauer. 2023.     Rat Imagination     “Rats have an imagination, new research finds....

Lab on a Chip, Trauma Headaches, Mantle Blobs

January 11, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a microchip-sized laboratory, how childhood traumas can lead to a lifetime of headaches, and strange blobs in the Earth’s mantle.     Lab on a Chip    “‘Lab on a chip’ genetic test device can identify viruses within three minutes with highest accuracy.” University of Bath. 2023.   “LoCKAmp: lab-on-PCB technology for <3 minute virus genetic detection.” by Sotirios Papamatthaiou, et al. 2023.   “What’s the difference between a PCR and antigen COVID-19 test?” by ...

Bipolar Blood Test, Music & Pain, Puffin Hybrid

January 10, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a new blood test that could revolutionize bipolar diagnoses, how music could help knock out pain, and how a changing climate is changing puffins.     Bipolar Blood Test    “Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder.” University of Cambridge. 2023.   “Bipolar Disorder.” NIH. n..d.  “Diagnosis and management of bipolar disorders.” by Fernando S. Goes. 2023.     Music & Pain    “Emotional responses to favorite and relaxing music predict music-induc...

Healthy Tongue, Slippery Surface, Curious for Answers

January 05, 2024 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Today, you’ll learn about an ancient diagnostic tool getting an AI upgrade, the world’s slipperiest surface, and some insight into the minds of everyone who loves this show!     Healthy Tongue   “Eyes may be the window to your soul, but the tongue mirrors your health.” University of South Australia. 2023.   “Ancient tongue diagnosis for the 21st century dental hygienist.” by Kathryn Gilliam. 2023.   “Analysis of Tongue Color-Associated Features among Patients with PCR-Confirmed COVID-1...

Speech Reconstruction, Weighted Blankets, Space Radio Burst

January 04, 2024 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Today, you’ll learn about how people who have lost the power of speech could get their voices back through AI, the cool truth about the weighted blanket fad, and an 8-billion-year-old blast from outer space.     Speech Reconstruction    “Neural Networks Help Reconstruct Speech From Brain Activity.” Technology Networks. 2023.   “How Intel Gave Stephen Hawking a Voice.” by Joao Medeiros. 2015.   “Distributed feedforward and feedback cortical processing supports human speech production.” ...

Sixth Taste, HIV Immunity Battle, Altruistic Bees

January 03, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Today, you’ll learn about the hunt for the elusive sixth taste, a new discovery showing how HIV keeps fighting the immune system even with effective treatment, and the altruism of bees.     Sixth Taste    “And then there were 6 - kinds of taste, that is.” by Darrin S. Joy. 2023.   “How does our sense of taste work?” NIH. 2020.   “Researchers Say Ammonium Is the Sixth Basic Taste: Here’s What to Know.” by Julia Ries. 2023.     HIV Immunity Battle    “‘Dormant’ HIV has ongoing skirmi...

Re-release: Young Blood, Cinnamon Memory, Microplastic Filter

December 29, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Today you’ll learn about how scientists are using a drug meant for arthritis to mimic blood transfusions, how cinnamon could potentially be improving our brain’s health, and how a new filter is capable of removing 99% of microplastics from water.       Young Blood      “Arthritis drug mimics "young blood" transfusions to reverse aging in mice” By Michael Irving   “Stromal niche inflammation mediated by IL-1 signalling is a targetable driver of haematopoietic ageing” by Carl A. Mitchell ...

Re-release: Zombie Virus, Back From the Brink, Bad Cholesterol 

December 28, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Today you’ll learn about a zombie virus recovered from the arctic permafrost and brought back to life, some good news about 26 Australian animal species that have been brought back from the brink, and how a new pill could potentially limit the levels of “bad” cholesterol in the body.       Zombie Virus       “Scientists have revived a ‘zombie’ virus that spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost.” By Katie Hunt. 2023.    “Arctic permafrost is thawing rapidly. It affects us all.” By Katie ...

Re-release: Roman Concrete Magic, Virovore, Placebo Guilt  

December 27, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

Today you’ll learn about how ancient Roman concrete can heal itself, the recent discovery of a virovore, and how a new study looks into whether or not we can control feelings of guilt through the placebo effect.       Roman Concrete Magic       “Scientists may have found magic ingredient behind ancient Rome’s self-healing concrete” by Jacklin Kwan   “Why modern mortar crumbles, but Roman concrete lasts millennia” by ZAHRA AHMAD      Virovore       “First "virovore" discovered: An or...

Re-release: AI Animal Translator, Big Old Galaxies, Inner Inner Core 

December 22, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Today you’ll learn about how scientists are using AI to talk to animals, the discovery of new, very big, very old candidate galaxies, and how there just may be an extra layer in the earth’s inner core.      AI Animal Translator       “How Scientists Are Using AI to Talk to Animals” by Sophie Bushwick   “Bat Chatter Is More Than a Cry in the Dark” By Christopher Intagliata   “In Honeybee Dance, Direction Is Key” By Kate Wong      Big Old Galaxies        “Webb telescope spots super o...

Re-release: Podcast Friends, Drunk Plants, Hot Temper 

December 21, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Today we discuss the psychological effects of listening to podcasts, how climate change actually makes us more likely to engage in hate speech, and how giving plants alcohol in the form of ethanol can make them resistant to drought.       Podcast Friends       “Listening to podcasts may help satisfy our psychological need for social connection, study finds” by Beth Ellwood   “Why people listen: Motivations and outcomes of podcast listening” by Stephanie J. Tobin      Drunk Plants    ...

Re-release: Boyhood Nickname, Vampire Grave, Wrecked By Success  

December 20, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Today we discuss how nicknames for young boys can help them socialize better, how archaeologists in Poland have unearthed the grave of a woman people feared might return from the dead, and a new study that disproves Freud’s theory that more successful people are unhealthier than less successful people.       Boyhood Nickname       “Why You Should Ask Men About Their Boyhood Nicknames” By Jett Stone   “Why Men Need to Prioritize, and Celebrate, Their Friendships” by Jett Stone      Vam...

Healing Algae, Mayan Reservoirs, Humpback Skincare

December 15, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

Today, you’ll learn about how your next scrape might be healed using algae, what ancient Mayans can teach us about water conservation, and the skincare routines… of humpback whales    Healing Algae    “Plasma tech transforms blue-green algae into wound-healing wonder.” by Paul McClure. 2023.   “Health Benefits of Blue-Green Algae: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.” by Chai Siah Ku, et al. 2013.   “Transforming Spirulina maxima Biomass into Ultra...

Smells and Colors, Bee Preferences, Science and Well-Being

December 14, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Today, you’ll learn about how our sense of smell can change how we see colors, the pickiness of bees, and research that shows how listening to this show will increase your sense of well-being.    Smells and Colors     “Our sense of smell changes the colors we see, show scientists.” by Mischa Dijkstra. 2023.   “Let’s obliterate the myth that humans have a bad sense of smell.” by Brian Resnick. 2017.   “Odors modulate color appearance.” by Ryan J. Ward, et al. 2023.     Bee Preferences...

Monkey Pig Kidney Transplant, Goalie Reflexes, Clean Snow

December 13, 2023 08:00 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in transplanting organs from one species to another, a study on the lightning-quick perception of soccer goalies, and the importance of clean snow in the battle against climate change.     Monkey Pig Kidney Transplant  “Monkey survives for two years after gene-edited pig-kidney transplant.” by Max Kozlov. 2023.   “Monkey survives for two years with pig kidney in ‘extraordinary milestone’.” by Ian Sample & Anna Bawden. 2023.   “Organ Donation Stat...

OCD Decisions, Albatross Sound Waves, Ice & Fungi

December 08, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Today, you’ll learn about some really counterintuitive findings on OCD and decision making, how albatross might fly on a wave of sound, and a new understanding of the relationship between ice… and fungus.    OCD Decisions    “Brain imaging study reveals peculiarities in uncertainty processing in obsessive-compulsive disorder.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023.   “Evidence Accumulation and Neural Correlates of Uncertainty in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.” by Yi-Jie Zhao, et al. 2023.    Albatro...

Bionic Hand, Satellites Watch Crops, AI & Our Moral Compass

December 07, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Today, you’ll learn about an incredible bionic hand, how scientists are watching what we eat… from space, and a new study that looks into how humans feel about AI judging them.    Bionic Hand     “Groundbreaking achievement as bionic hand merges with user’s nervous and skeletal systems, remaining functional after years of daily use.” by Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna. 2023.   “Phantom Limb Pain.” by Aaron A. Hanyu-Deutmeyer, et al. 2023.   “Artificial limbs.” by Linda J Marks & John W Mich...

Brain & Chronic Pain, Frogs Play Dead, Avian Flu Gene Edit

December 06, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a brainy new study on chronic pain, how female frogs play dead to avoid having to deal with male frogs, and a possible breakthrough on avian flu that involves editing chickens.    Brain & Chronic Pain    “New study provides evidence for more effective brain-based treatment of chronic back pain.” ScienceDaily. 2023.   “New Study Provides Evidence for More Effective Brain-Based Treatment of Chronic Back Pain.” by Julia Milzer. 2023.   “Retraining the brain to tr...

Nasal Vaccine, Dino Killer Volcano, Pied Tamarins

December 01, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a possible breakthrough in the fight against Strep A, a new theory on the demise of dinos, and how pied tamarins communicate in a noisy city.    Nasal Vaccine    “Vaccine via the nasal passage could be the new line of defence against Strep A.” SceinceDaily. 2023.   “Vaccine via the nasal passage could be the new line of defence against Strep A.” Griffith University. 2023.     Dino Killer Volcano    “New computer analysis hints volcanism killed the dinosaurs...

Hair Loss Clues, Renewable Energy Transition, Citrus History

November 30, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Today, you’ll learn about new genetic clues to male hair loss, some helpful news about the future of renewable energy, and some sweet and juicy new research on the origins of citrus.     Hair Loss Clues     “New findings on hair loss in men.” ScienceDaily. 2023.   “Male Pattern Baldness.” reviewed by Dany Paul Baby, MD. 2023.   “Male Androgenetic Alopecia.” by Leila Asfour, et al. 2023.     Renewable Energy Transition    “Plummeting prices for solar power and storage make global cl...

Stopping Superbugs, Powerful Pulsar, Hippo Poop

November 29, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Today, you’ll learn about new ways to kill antibiotic resistant bacteria, the discovery of the most powerful pulsar we’ve ever seen, and the truth about hippo poop.     Stopping Superbugs     “Dangerous ‘superbugs’ are a growing threat, and antibiotics can’t stop their rise. What can?” by Nicoletta Lanese. 2023.   “Retrospective, observational analysis of the first one hundred consecutive cases of personalized bacteriophage therapy of difficult-to-treat infections facilitated by a Belgi...

Genetic Vegetarianism, Roman Sarcophagus, Homework

November 24, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a possible genetic link to vegetarianism, the discovery of a very important ancient woman, and the truth about homework.     Genetic Vegetarianism     “Going vegetarian? The dietary choice may be influenced by your genes.” by Emily Cooke. 2023.   “Genetics of vegetarianism: A genome-wide association study.” by Nabeel R. Yaseen, et al. 2023.   “Large-scale GWAS of food liking reveals genetic determinants and genetic correlations with distinct neurophysiological...

3D Print Stem Cells, Puzzling Elephants, Believing Delusion

November 23, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a new technique that can print stem cells, how elephants can solve puzzles, and if delulu is really the solulu.    3D Print Stem Cells    “Scientists develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries.” Science News. 2023.   “Oxford researchers develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries.” University of Oxford. 2023.     Puzzling Elephants    “Wild Asian elephants display unique puzzle solving skills.” ...

Steroid Psychopathy, Iceberg Crash, Stand Up Dizziness

November 22, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Today, you’ll learn about the psychological toll of steroid use, a very slow moving penguin-iceberg collision, and why we sometimes get dizzy when we stand up.     Steroid Psychopath     “Male weightlifters who use steroids are more prone to psychopathology than those who do not.” by Vladimir Hedrih. 2023.   “Clustering psychopathology in male anabolic-androgenic steroid users and nonusing weightlifters.” by Marie Lindvik Jorstad, et al. 2023.   “Anabolic Steroids.” Cleveland Clinic. 2...

Hypno Pain Killer, Mosquito Secrets, Important Worms

November 17, 2023 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

Today, you’ll learn about how hypnotherapy could be a tool to fight pain after surgery, a discovery that could lead to less mosquito-borne diseases, and how you might have worms to thank for your fall feast.     Hypno Pain Killer     “The Role of Hypnotherapy in Postoperative Cardiac Surgical Patients, A Scoping Review of Current Literature.” by Basil Ahmad, et al. 2023.   “Hypnosis.” Cleveland Clinic. 2022.  “Direct comparisons between hypnosis and meditation: A mini-review.” by Gabri...

Happiest Age, Compassion Fatigue, Arthritis Treatment

November 16, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MB

Today, you’ll learn about how happiness fluctuates with age, a study that suggests compassion fatigue might be a self-fulfilling prophecy, and a possible new revolution in arthritis treatment.     Happiest Age     “At which age are we at our happiest.” Ruhr Universitat. 2023.   “The development of subjective well-being across the life span: A meta-analytic review of longitudinal studies.” by Susanne Buecker, et al. 2023.     Compassion Fatigue     “Compassion Fatigue as a Self-Fulfi...

Tasmanian Tigers, Intensifying Hurricanes, Dog-Fox Hybrid

November 15, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Today, you’ll learn about the possible return of the Tasmanian tiger, the future of hurricanes, and how one animal shelter made a stunning discovery.     Tasmanian Tigers     “For the first time, researchers decoded the RNA of an extinct animal.” by Katherine Kornei. 2023.   “Facts About Tasmanian Tigers.” by Alina Bradford. 2017.   “Genome of the Tasmanian tiger provides insights into the evolution and demography of an extinct marsupial carnivore.” by Charles Y. Feigin, et al. 2017.  ...

PTSD in the Brain, Dopamine Decisions, Love Body Connection

November 10, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Today, you’ll learn about the brain mechanisms behind mechanisms behind post traumatic stress disorder, new insights into the effects of dopamine, and where love exists in our bodies.     PTSD in the Brain     “Posttraumatic brain activity predicts resilience to PTSD.” EurekAlert! 2023.   “Greater Early Post-Traumatic Activation in Right Inferior Frontal Gyrus Predicts Recovery From Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms.” by Jony Sheynin, et al. 2023.     Dopamine Decisions     “Do...

New Mom Pareidolia, Soapy Cilantro, Problem-Solving Birds

November 09, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Today, you’ll learn about how new moms see faces in inanimate objects, why some people think cilantro tastes like soap, and the problem solving prowess of vocal birds.     New Mom Pareidolia    “New mothers more likely to experience pareidolia, when your brain thinks it sees faces in inanimate objects.” by Emily Cooke. 2023.   “What is pareidolia?” by Tia Ghose. 2023.   “Oxytocin: Facts about the ‘cuddle hormone’.” by Stephanie Pappas & Ailsa Harvey. 2022.   “Why new mothers are more ...

Chameleon Buildings, Math Pattern of Cells, Gravity Waves

November 08, 2023 08:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a new tech that will turn buildings into chameleons, a mathematical mystery lurking in our cells, and how to spot gravitational waves.     Chameleon Buildings     “‘Warm in Winter and Cool in Summer’: Scalable Biochameleon Inspired Temperature-Adaptive Coating with Easy Preparation and Construction.” by Yan Dong, et al. 2023.   “Chameleon-Inspired coating could cool and warm buildings through the seasons.” EurekAlert! 2023.   “Namaqua Chameleon.” Animalia. N.D...

Water Breakthrough, Suppress Stress, Ancient Wood

November 03, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a new way to turn saltwater into drinking water, research that suggests stuffing your bad feelings deep down might actually be a good thing, and an amazing 500,000 year old discovery in Tanzania.    Water Breakthrough    “New method for purifying drinking water could be used in disaster zones.” EurekAlert! 2023.   “Desalination.” by Water Science School. 2019.   “Tuning and Coupling Irreversible Electroosmotic Water Flow in Ionic Diodes: Methylation of an Intr...

Nano Zit Zapper, Super Strong Silk, Plant Communication

November 02, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Today, you’ll learn about a teensy tiny cure for zits, superpower spider webs, and how scientists have begun having conversations with plants.    Nano Zit Zapper    “Tiny nanocarriers could prove the magic bullet for acne sufferers.” by UNISA. 2023.   “Why is acne *so* hard to get rid of? Dermatologists explain.” by Maddy Sims. 2023.   “Nanotechnology and narasin: a powerful combination against acne.” by Fatima Abid, et al. 2023.     Super Strong Silk      “High-Strength and ultra-...

Guests

Matt Parker
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Carl Zimmer
2 Episodes
David Epstein
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Matt McCarthy
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Natalia Reagan
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Chris Jericho
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LeVar Burton
1 Episode
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