Curiosity Daily
1,517 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 869 ratingsThe 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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Re-release: AI Animal Translator, Big Old Galaxies, Inner Inner Core
December 22, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBToday 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 MBToday 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 MBToday 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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 MBToday, 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-...
Leaf Swab Tell All, Taffy Science, Persistence of Memory
November 01, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBToday, you’ll learn about how swabbing leaves could save biodiversity, the science of saltwater taffy, and how some of our memories are surprisingly accurate. Leaf Swab Tell All “A new DNA leaf swab technique could revolutionize how we monitor biodiversity.” by Darren Incorvaia. 2023. “Kibale: The primate capital of the world.” n.a. N.d. “Detecting a vast diversity of rainforest animals by swabbing their DNA from leaves.” ScienceDaily. 2023. “A ‘Crossroads’ for Humanity: E...
Misophonia, Self-Relevant Artwork, Ancient Artillery
October 27, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBToday, you’ll learn about the sounds that make some people want to run for the hills, how our sense of self determines what we find beautiful, and an ancient naval cannon with some secrets of its own. Misophonia “A symptom network model of misophonia: From heightened sensory sensitivity to clinical comorbidity.” by Nora Andermane, et al. 2023. “Misophonia: When sounds really do make you ‘crazy’.” by James Cartreine, PhD. 2019. Self-Relevant Artwork “In the ‘I’ of the ...
Dirty Toothbrush, Smart Crows, Rare Supermassive Black Hole
October 26, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBToday, you’ll learn about how a tool we use to keep clean might need a little cleaning of its own, the wild intelligence of wild crows, and the case of the missing black holes. Dirty Toothbrush “An updated systematic review on toothbrush contamination: An overlooked oral health concern among general population.” by Shahrukh Ali Khan, et al. 2023. “Can Your Toothbrush Make You Sick?” n.a. 2019. “Toothbrush Terror! Can Your Toothbrush Make You Sick?” by Stephanie Watson. N.d. ...
Death Experiences, Breast Milk Cancer Test, Job Skill Value
October 25, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBToday, you’ll learn about a study of near death experiences, how breast milk biopsies could lead the way to early cancer detection, and why employers hire the wrong people. Death Experiences “Patients Recall Death Experiences After Cardiac Arrest.” NYU Langone Health. 2023. “Some Patients Who ‘Died’ but Survived Report Lucid ‘Near-Death Experiences,’ a New Study Shows.” by Rachel Nuwer. 2023. “Surges of electroencephalogram activity at the time of death: a case series.” by La...
False Memory, Logic in Toddlers, Cake Cutting Math
October 20, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBToday, you’ll learn about why our memories are so bad, the amazing logical reasoning of toddlers, and why mathematicians want to have their cake and slice it, too. False Memory False Memories For Ending of Events.” by Petar P. Raykov. 2023. “Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Eyewitness Identification.” by Sheena M. Lorenza. 2023. Logic in Toddlers “Toddlers learn to reason logically before they learn to speak, according to a study by UPF.” n.a. 2023. “The scope ...
Microbot Tumor Killer, Keto & PCOS, Do Opposites Attract?
October 19, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBToday, you’ll learn about a tiny device that could have a huge impact on brain cancer, some news about keto and fertility, and the truth about the old saying opposites attract. Microbot Tumor Killer “Microdevices implanted into tumors offer new way to treat brain cancer.” EurekAlert! 2023. “Gliomas.” by Fassil B. Mesfin & Mohammed A. Al-Dhahir. 2023. “Treatment of Adult Gliomas: A Current Update.” by Joo Ho Lee & Chan Woo Wee. 2022. Keto & PCOS “Women with PCOS o...
Embryo Model, Breathing Ball, End of a Dynasty
October 18, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBToday, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in embryo modeling, a breathing ball that could take the edge off anxiety, and the fall of a dynasty. Embryo Model “Scientists grow whole model of human embryo, without sperm or egg.” by James Gallagher. 2023. “Dynamic stem cell states: naive to primed pluripotency in rodents and humans.” by Leehee Weinberger, et al. 2016. “Complete human day 14 post-implantation embryo models from naive ES cells.” by Bernardo Oldak, et al. 2023. ...
Depression, Penguin Chicks, Peeing In The Cold
October 13, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBToday, you’ll find yet another reason to avoid sugary sodas, why we might pee more in the winter, and the plight of the penguins. Sugary Drinks Depression “Large study links sugary carbonated drinks to increased risk of depression.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023. “Sugary Drinks.” Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. 2023. Peeing In Cold Weather “Why do I need to pee more in the cold?” by Christian Moro & Charlotte Phelps. 2022. “Reliability of 24-h void frequency a...
The Iceman, Y Chromosome Puzzle, Planets
October 12, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBToday, you’ll hear the truth about the chromosome that determines the male sex, new secrets from an old iceman, and an exoplanet denser than steel. Y Chromosome Puzzle “The Y Chromosome’s genetic puzzle is finally complete.” by Tina Hesman Saey. 2023. “Chromosomal Sex Determination in Mammals.” National Library of Medicine. N.d. “Chromosomes Fact Sheet.” National Human Genome Research Institute. 2020. “The new human pangenome could help unveil the biology of everyone.” b...
Climate Change, Group Fitness, Online Dating
October 11, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBToday, you’ll learn about the colors of climate change, the benefits of exercising with your pals, and the science behind the highs and lows of online dating. Climate Change Color “Nature’s changing colors makes climate change visible.” by Sujata Gupta. 2023. “The Science of Fall Foliage and Climate Change: UVM Expert.” by Ellie Scott and BAsil Waugh. 2022. “The colour of seawater: colour perception and environmental change in Dominican seascapes.” by Kyrstin Mallon Andrews....
Indian Moon Landing, Love or Money?, Giant Sea Lizard
October 06, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBToday, you’ll learn about a successful moon landing that could launch another space race, an answer to the age-old debate about whether you should marry for love or money, and a 250 million year old human-sized armored sea lizard. Indian Moon Landing “India’s successful moon landing follows recent failures by other countries.” by Katherine Kornei. 2023. “How many countries have been to the moon.” Starlust. 2023. “NASA’s Artemis program: Everything you need to know.” by Adam ...
Pink Eye Cause, Seven Year Itch, Andes Dance Floor
October 05, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBToday, you’ll learn the truth about farts and pink eye, about studies showing the seven year itch might just be a thing, and about an ancient dance floor you could play like a drum. Pink Eye Cause “Can You Get Pink Eye If Someone Farts on Your Pillow?” by Scott Frothingham. 2019. “The ultimate guide to pink eye.” by Amir Monzavi, OD. 2020. Seven Year Itch “Does Infidelity Peak in the Seventh Year of Marriage?” by Justin J. Lehmiller Ph.D. 2023. “Sex.” Psychology T...
MH370 Barnacles, Polar Bear Town, Dino Discovery
October 04, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBToday, you’ll learn about how barnacles could lead researchers to the site of a lost plane crash, a record breaking polar bear party up north, and a new dinosaur discovery that could shed light on the era of their demise. MH370 Barnacles “Barnacles may help reveal location of lost Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.” ScienceDaily. 2023. “Flight 370 ‘will be found’ near ‘7th arc’.” by Jeff Pegues & Tucker Reals. 2014. “What are barnacles?” NOAA. 2023. Polar Bear Town “‘...
Urban Greening, Power Crystals, Darwin’s Paradox
September 29, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBToday, you’ll learn about urban greening, a new sci-fi like crystal that’ll make things move without electricity, and Darwin’s Paradox. Urban Greening “Large positive ecological changes of small urban greening actions.” by Luis Mata, et al. 2023. “Small urban greening projects can dramatically increase the number of insect species in cities.” Science Daily. 2023. “The collapse of insects.” by Julia Janicki, Gloria Dickie, Simon Scarr, & Jitesh Chowdhury. 2022. Power...
Carbon & Plants, Healthy Walking, Self Esteem in Kids
September 28, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBToday, you’ll learn about a new twist with carbon and plants, some good news for all you walkers out there, and a new study on kids and self-esteem. Carbon & Plants “For Decades, Our Carbon Emissions Sped the Growth of Plants - Not Anymore.” YaleEnvironment360. 2023. “CO2 is making Earth greener - for now.” by Samson Reiny. 2016. “Climate Change: Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide.” by Rebecca Lindsey. 2023. “Global water use efficiency saturation due to increased vapor pressure def...
Pink Floyd Brain Activity, Superhero Science, Bathroom Germs
September 27, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBToday, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in decoding brain activity using Pink Floyd, an anatomy class that would be a hit at Gotham University, and an everyday germ-blowing machine. Pink Floyd Brain Activity “Neuroscientists Re-create Pink Floyd Song from Listeners’ Brain Activity.” by Lucy Tu. 2023. “Music can be reconstructed from human auditory cortext activity using nonlinear decoding models.” by Ludovic Bellier, et al. 2023. Superhero Science “Dissecting the an...
Comatose Consciousness, Glowing Frogs, Race Car Blinks
September 22, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBToday, you’ll learn about hidden consciousness in comatose patients, the eerie secret glowing language of frogs, and the mysterious blinking of race car drivers. Comatose Consciousness “Source of Hidden Consciousness in ‘Comatose’ Brain Injury Patients Found.” Columbia University. 2023. “Injury patterns associated with cognitive motor dissociation.” by Eva Franzova, et al. 2023. Glowing Frogs “Many frogs glow in blue light, and it may be a secret, eerie language.” ...
Dirty Fog to Clean Water, Hookworms, Paranoia & Memory
September 21, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBToday, you’ll learn about turning dirty fog into clean drinking water, how hookworms might help stave off diabetes, and a surprising link between memory and paranoia. Dirty Fog to Clean Water “Collecting clean water from fog.” by Fabio Bergamin. 2023. “Scientists are harvesting water by building fog harps and zapping the air.” by Angela Chen. 2018. Hookworms “Hookworms successfully prevent type 2 diabetes in human trial.” by Bronwyn Thompson. 2023. “Metabolic syn...
Teenage Activism, Sleep Apnea Danger, Aggressive Driving
September 20, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBToday, you’ll learn about a surprising link between youth activism and critical thinking, a new discovery related to sleep apnea, and how aggressive driving adds more CO2 to the atmosphere. Teenage Activism “Teens Engaged in Activism Become Better Critical Thinkers, Study Finds.” University of Michigan. 2023. “Charting the longitudinal trajectories and interplay of critical consciousness among youth activists.” by Andres Pinedo. 2023. Sleep Apnea Danger “NIH-funded ...
Chronic Pain Treatment, Tree Planting, Nose Pickers
September 15, 2023 07:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBToday, you’ll learn about a possible new treatment for chronic pain, a major obstacle to the world’s tree-planting plans, and some bad news for nose pickers. Chronic Pain Treatment “Identification and targeting of a unique Nav1.7 domain driving chronic pain.” by Kimberly Gomez, et al. 2023. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2217800120 “Nav1.7 withholds its pain potential.” by Katie Kingwell. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41573-019-00065-0 “Chronic Pain Among A...
Early Breakfast, Nanotech & Blindness, Crocodile Crying
September 14, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBToday, you’ll learn about how when we eat might influence our risks for type 2 diabetes, a new use for nanotech in treating age-related blindness, and how crocodiles respond to the cries of human babies. Early Breakfast “An early breakfast may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.” Barcelona Institute for Global Health. 2023. “Early breakfast linked to lower risk of type 2 Diabetes.” by Dr. Prajakta Banik. 2023. “Symptoms & Causes of Diabetes.” NIH. 2016 Nanotech & Bli...
TSS Bacto-Battles, Why We Walk, Saber-Tooth Cat Party
September 13, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBToday, you’ll learn about a new weapon in the war against toxic shock syndrome, how scientists used AI to understand how humans evolved to walk upright, and a new discovery that changes what we know about saber-toothed cats. TSS Bacto-Battles “Inhibition of Toxic Shock Syndrome Associated Staphylococcus aureus by Probiotic Lactobacilli.” by Patrick M. Schlievert. 2023. https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/spectrum.01735-23 “Probiotic combo stops bacteria that cause toxic shock sy...
Korean Rockfish Power, Machu Picchu DNA, Breastfed Benefits
September 08, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBToday, you’ll learn about a toxic fish that could help save lives, new secrets about the people who once lived in Machu Picchu, and a study that looked at the benefits of breastfeeding. Korean Rockfish Power “This fish delivers a nasty sting. Could it also save lives?” by Phie Jacobs. 2023. https://www.science.org/content/article/fish-delivers-nasty-sting-could-it-also-save-lives “Rockfish.” Monterey Bay Aquarium. N.d. https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/rockfis...
Ovarian Failure Cure, Honeypot Ants, AI Insomnia
September 07, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBToday, you’ll learn about how researchers are using stem cells to cure infertility in mice, the health benefits of honey made by ants, and the potential emotional toll of using AI at work. Ovarian Failure Cure “Stem Cell Therapy Restores Fertility in Mouse Model.” by Katie Brighton. 2023. https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/stem-cell-therapy-restores-fertility-in-mouse-model-376618 “Fertility restoration in mice with chemotherapy induced ovarian failure using differentiated iPS...
Genetic Eye Drops, Kimberlite Explosion, Creative Bots
September 06, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBToday, you’ll learn about gene therapy eye drops, a diamond’s journey to the surface, and the growing creativity of AI. Genetic Eye Drops “Gene-therapy drops restore teen’s vision after genetic disease left his eyes clouded with scars.” by Nicoletta Lanese. 2023. https://www.livescience.com/health/genetics/gene-therapy-drops-restore-teens-vision-after-genetic-disease-left-his-eyes-clouded-with-scars “Gene therapy eyedrops restored a boy’s sight. Similar treatments could help millions.” ...
Healing Electronics, Grocery Cart Sensors, Large Telescopes
September 01, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBToday, you’ll learn about self-healing robots, Afib detection in the produce aisle, and hurricanes on worlds orbiting distant stars. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/healing-electronics-grocery-cart-sensors-large-telescopes Healing Electronics “Shape-Shifting, Self-Healing Machines Are Among Us.” by Simon Makin. 2023. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/shape-shifting-self-healing-machines-are-among-us/ “Bizarre Material Co...
Pain of Uncertainty, Nearsightedness, Doctors Join Forces
August 31, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBToday, you’ll learn about the pain people will endure to avoid uncertainty, a possible link between nearsightedness and education, and a social media app that is helping improve the accuracy of doctors’ diagnosis decisions. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/pain-of-uncertainty-nearsightedness-doctors-join-forces Pain of Uncertainty “Humans will trade pain for useless information.” by Phie Jacobs. 2023. https://www.science.org/conten...