Curiosity Weekly

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   “Dopamine regulates decision thresholds in human reinforcement learning in males.” by Karima Chakroun, et al. 2023.  “Dopamine regulates how quickly and accurately decisions are made.” ScienceDaily. 2023.  “Dopamine affects how brain decides whether a goal is worth the effort.” NIH. 2020.   Love Body Connection   “Where do we feel love?” n.a. 2023.  “What is love?” by Gary Karantzas. 2020.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 likely to see faces in everyday objects.” n.a. 2023.   Soapy Cilantro   “Why do some people think cilantro tastes like soap?” by Donavyn Coffey. 2023.  “Why do people like spicy food?” by Donavyn Coffey. 2023.  “A genetic variant near olfactory receptor genes influences cilantro preference.” by Nicholas Eriksson, et al. 2012.   Problem-Solving Birds  “Birds with more complex vocal skills are better problem-solvers.” by Darren Incorvaia. 2023.  “Cockatoos can tell when they need more than one tool to swipe a snack.” by Erin Garcia de Jesus. 2023.  “Songbird species that display more-complex vocal learning are better problem-solvers and have larger brains.” by Jean-Nicolas Audet, et al. 2023.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.  “Buildings.” IEA.Org. n.d.  Math Pattern of Cells   “A catalog of all human cells reveals a mathematical pattern.” by Darren Incorvaia. 2023.  “Human Cells Display a Mathematical Pattern That Repeats in Nature and Language.” by Margaret Osborne. 2023.  “The human cell count and size distribution.” by Ian A. Hatton, et al. 2023.  “Body’s bacteria don’t outnumber human cells so much after all.” by Tina Hesman Saey. 2016.  “Zipf’s word frequency law in natural language: A critical review and future directions.” by Steven T. Piantadosi. 2014.   Gravity Waves   “Scientists have two ways to spot gravitational waves. Here are some other ideas.” by Emily Conover. 2023.  “A newfound gravitational wave ‘hum’ may be from the universe’s biggest black holes.” by Emily Conover. 2023.  “Gravity waves from black holes verify Einstein’s prediction.” by Andrew Grant. 2016.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Intrinsically Microporous Polyamine (PIM-EA-TB).” by Zhongkai Li, et al. 2023.   Suppress Stress  “Suppressing negative thoughts may be good for mental health after all.” by Z. Mamat & MC Anderson. 2023.  “Suppress Negative Thoughts to Improve Mental Health, Study Says.” by Lisa O’Mary. 2023.   Ancient Wood  “‘Oldest wooden structure’ discovered on border of Zambia and Tanzania.” by Ian Sample. 2023.  “Evidence for the earliest structural use of wood at least 476,000 years ago.” by L. Barham, et al. 2023.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-tough whole spider silk fibers spun from transgenic silkworms.” by Junpeng Mi, et al. 2023.  “Spider silk is spun by silkworms for the first time, offering a green alternative to synthetic fibers.” EurekAlert! 2023.   Plant Communication  “Conversations with plants: Can we provide plants with advance warning of impending dangers?” EurekAlert! 2023.  “Highligher: An optogenetic system for high-resolution gene expression control in plants.” by Bo Larsen, et al. 2023.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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: Earth’s Biodiversity Is Still Collapsing.” by Catrin Einhorn. 2021.   Taffy Science  “The physics of saltwater taffy.” by Jennifer Ouellette. 2023.  “The rheology of saltwater taffy.” by San To Chan, et al. 2023.   Persistence of Memory  “How accurate are our first childhood memories?” by Joe Phelan. 2023.  “Infantile Amnesia: A Critical Period of Learning to Learn and Remember.” by Cristina M. Alberini & Alessio Travaglia. 2017.  “The Truth Is Out There: Accuracy in Recall of Verifiable Real-World Events.” by Nicholas B. Diamond, et al. 2020.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 beholder: People believe self-relevant artwork is more beautiful.” EurekAlert! 2023.  “Art and Identity: The Profound Link Between Self-Relevance and Aesthetic Appeal Unveiled by AI.” by Niharika Singh. 2023.  “Self-Relevance Makes Art More Appealing.” n.a. 2023.   Ancient Artillery   “Early Artillery Piece Recovered Near Sweden.” n.a. 2023.  “The Marstrand Cannon: The earliest evidence of shipboard artillery in Europe?” by Staffan von Arbin, et al. 2023.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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.   Smart Crows   “For the first time, research reveals crows use statistical logic.” by Kenna Hughes-Castleberry. 2023.  “Like humans, these big-brained birds may owe their smarts to long childhoods.” by Amanda Heidt. 2020.  “Crows flexibly apply statistical inferences based on previous experience.” by Melissa Johnston, et al. 2023.  “Crow Vocalizations Part II: Q&A.” Corvid Research. 2019.  “Flying in for the Crow Funeral.” by Anne Marshall-Chalmers. 2020.  “Canuck & I.” YouTube Video. 2021.   Rare Supermassive Black Hole  “Active supermassive black holes may be rarer than previously thought.” by Darren Incorvaia. 2023.  “James Webb Space Telescope reveals active supermassive black holes were surprisingly rare in early universe.” by Robert Lea. 2023.  “Supermassive black holes: Theory, characteristics and formation.” by Andrew May. 2022.  “James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Fewer Supermassive Black Holes Than Presumed.” The University of Kansas. 2023.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 Lakhmir S Chawla, et al. 2009.  “AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest.” by Sam Parnia, et al. 2023.   Breast Milk Cancer Test  “Research opens the door to early detection of breast cancer through breast milk.” by Jessica Mouzo. 2023.  “Early-Stage Breast Cancer Detection in Breast Milk.” by Cristina Saura, et al. 2023.   Job Skill Value  “Misconceptions About Job Candidates Fitting In.” AOM Insights. 2023.  “A Consolidation of Competing Logics on Selecting for Fit.” by Jon Billsberry & Wouter Vleugels. 2023.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 and role of deduction in infant cognition.” by Kinga Anna Bohus, et al. 2023.   Cake Cutting Math   “Here’s why mathematicians are so interested in cake cutting.” by Stephen Ornes. 2023.  “13 More Equal than Others.” YouTube Video. N.d.  “Rental Harmony: Sperner’s Lemma in Fair Division.” by Francis Edward Su. 1999.  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 on keto diet may see improvements in fertility.” EurekAlert! 2023.  “Advantages and Disadvantages of the Ketogenic Diet: A Review Article.” by Jennifer T. Batch, et al. 2020.  “Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).” Mayo Clinic. 2022.   Do Opposites Attract?   “Study confirms it: Opposites don’t actually attract.” EurekAlert! 2023.  “Paula Abdul - Opposites Attract (Official Music Video).” YouTube. 2009.  “New academic study links rising income inequality to ‘assortative mating’.” by Rich Morin. 2014.  “Evidence of correlations between human partners based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses of 22 traits and UK Biobank Analysis of 133 traits.” by Tanya B. Horwitz, et al. 2023.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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.  “Synthetic human embryo raises ethical issues.” by James Gallagher. 2023.   Breathing Ball  “Breathe! The shape-shifting ball that supports mental health.” ScienceDaily. 2023.  “Meditation and Mindfulness: What You Need To Know.” NIH. 2022.  “How to Meditate.” Mindful.org. N.d.  “Prevalence, patterns, and predictors of meditation use among US adults: A nationally representative survey.” by Holger Cramer, et al. 2016.  “The shape-shifting ball that supports mental health.” YouTube Video. 2023  End of a Dynasty  “New study uncovers the Causes of the Qing Dynasty’s Collapse.” EurekAlert! 2023.  “Qing dynasty, 1644-1911.” Smithsonian. N.d.  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 as an index of hydration status when euhyrdrated and hypohydrated.” by MA Tucker, et al. 2016.  “6 Reasons To Drink More Water During Winter: The Importance of Drinking Water in Winter.” Hydr8. N.d.   Penguin Chicks Climate Change  “Emperor penguins lost thousands of chicks to melting ice last year.” by Luis Melecio-Zambrano. 2023.  “Emperor Penguin.” National Geographic. N.d.  “Antarctic sea ice has been hitting record lows for most of this year.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2023.  “Penguin poop spotted from space ups the tally of emperor penguin colonies.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2020.  “Record low 2022 Antarctic sea ice led to catastrophic breeding failure of emperor penguins.” by Peter T. Fretwell, Aude Boutet, & Norman Ratcliffe. 2023.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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.” by Tina Hesman Saey.   Iceman Dna   “A new look at Otzi the Iceman’s DNA reveals new ancestry and other surprises.” by Tina Hesman Saey. 2023.  “Otzi the Iceman.” by M. Vidale, et al. 2016.  “Frozen mummy’s genetic blueprints unveiled.” by Tina Hesman Saey. 2012.  “High-coverage genome of the Tyrolean Iceman reveals unusually high Anatolian farmer ancestry.” by Ke Wang, et al. 2023.   Steel Planet   “Supermassive Neptune-Sized Exoplanet Has Density Higher than Steel.” by Enrico de Lazaro. 2023.  “Bootes constellation: Location, stars and mythology.” by Tim Childers & Rebecca Sohn. 2023.  “Exoplanet Discoveries.” NASA. 2023.  “A super-massive Neptune-sized planet.” by Luca Naponiello, et al. 2023.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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. 2023.  “Climate change made the Arctic greener. Now parts of it are turning brown.” by Hannah Hoag. 2019.  “Global climate-change trends detected in indicators of ocean ecology.” by B.B. Cael, et al. 2023.   Group Exercise Benefits  “People Who Exercise in Groups Get More Health Benefits.” by Shawn Radcliffe. 2017.  “Exercise/Physical Activity.” CDC. 2022.  “Exercise for Mental Health.” by Ashish Sharma, et al. 2006.  “The effect of behavioral synchrony in groups of teammates and strangers.” by Philip Sullivan & Kate Rickers. 2012.   Online Dating Compatibility  “Can We Really Find Compatible Partners From Online Dating?” by Martin Graff Ph.D. 2023.  “Key findings about online dating in the U.S.” by Emily A. Vogels & Colleen McClain. 2023.  “The $3 Billion Online Dating Industry Continues to Expand.” by ‘Dustin.’ 2023.  “Why Relationships Matter.” Psychology Today. N.d.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 Mann & Ailsa Harvey. 2022.  “Ice at the moon’s poles might have come from ancient volcanoes.” by Anna Gibbs. 2022.  “India’s first attempt to land on the moon appears to have failed.” by Lisa Grossman. 2019.  “Israel’s first moon mission lost moments before landing.” by Maria Temming. 2019.   Love or Money?   “Should You Marry for Love or for Money?” by Aaron Ben-Zeev, Ph.D. 2023.  “Do Americans marry for love or money? Finally, an answer.” by Quentin Fottrell. 2019.  “75% Of Women Would Not Marry Someone In This Circumstance.” by YourTango. 2023.  “Why The Smartest Women Marry For Money.” by aol health. 2022.  “Does Love Always Win.” by Aaron Ben-Zeev Ph.D. 2018.   Giant Sea Lizard  “Ancient human-sized sea lizard rewrites history of early armored marine reptiles.” by Harry Baker. 2023.  “An armoured marine reptile from the Early Triassic of South China and its phylogenetic and evolutionary implications.” by Andrzej S Wolniewicz, et al. 2023.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 Today. N.D.  “Marriage.” Psychology Today. N.D.  “The Seven Year Itch.” AFI Catalog. N.d.   Andes Dance Floor  “Pre-Inca people stomped salutes to their thunder god on a special dance floor.” by Bruce Bower. 2023.  “Ancient trumpets played eerie notes.” by Marissa Cevallos. 2010.  “Pounding the ground for the thunder god: Sounding platforms in the Prehispanic Andes (CE1000-1532).” by Kevin Lane. 2023.  “Cultural Accoustics.” Miriam A. Kolar, MFA, Ph.D. n.d.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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  “‘Polar bear capital of the world’ soon to be overrun with record number of bears due to shifting sea ice.” by Harry Baker. 2023.  “Inside Canada’s Polar Bear Jail.” by Lina Zeldovich. 2023.  “Town of Churchill.” Town Website. N.d.   Dino Discovery  “Newly discovered ‘primitive cousins of T rex’ shed light on the end of the age of dinosaurs in Africa.” ScienceDaily. 2023.  “69-Million-Year-Old T. Rex Cousins Found Among Africa’s Last Dinosaurs.” by Rachael Funnell. 2023.  “Abelisauridae.” Dinopedia. N.d.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 Crystals  “Researchers Develop Arrays of Tiny Crystals That Deliver Efficient Wireless Energy.” CU Boulder. 2023.  “Researchers develop arrays of tiny crystals that deliver efficient wireless energy.” by Susan Glairon. 2023.  “How Efficient are Engines: Thermodynamics and Combustion Efficiency.” Rentar Fuel Catalyst. 2018.   Race Car Blinks   “Vegetarian diet of corals explains age-old mystery dating back to Darwin.” ScienceDaily. 2023.  “Solving ‘Darwin’s Paradox’: why coral island hotspots exist in an oceanic desert.” The  Conversation. 2016.  “Scientists Solve ‘Darwin’s Paradox’.” National Geographic. 2016.  “How Do Stony Corals Grow?” NOAA. n.d.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 deficit.” by Fei Li, et al. 2023.  “As Carbon Dioxide Grows More Abundant, Trees Are Growing Bigger, Study Finds.” E360 Digest. 2022.  Healthy Walking  “World’s largest study shows the more you walk, the lower your risk of death, even if you walk fewer than 5,000 steps.” European Society of Cardiology. 2023. “Top 5 Negative Side Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle.” USA Vein Clinics. 2022.  “Sedentary Lifestyle: Overview of Updated Evidence of Potential Health Risks.” by Jung Ha Park, et al. 2020.  “The more you walk, the lower your risk of early death, even if you walk fewer than 5,000 steps.” ScienceDaily. 2023.  Self Esteem in Kids  “Self-Esteem.” by Douglas Heingartner. 2023.  “What I am Like/Self-Perception Profile for Children (SPPC).” n.a. N.d.  “Children’s domain-specific self-evaluations and global self-worth: A preregistered cross-cultural meta-analysis.” by Yixin Tang, et al. 2023.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 anatomy of a ‘superheroic’ science class.” by Emily Caldwell. 2023.  “Effects of using superheroes in an undergraduate human anatomy curriculum.” by Jeremy J. Grachan. 2023.  “Anatomists Assemble! Integrating superheroes into the anatomy and physiology classroom.” By Jeremy J. Grachan & Melissa M. Quinn. 2021.  Bathroom Germs  “Hand dryers can infect clean hands with bathroom germs.” by McKenzie Prillaman. 2023.  “The bacterial horror of hot-air hand dryers.” by John Ross, MD, FIDSA. 2018.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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.” by Jake Buehler. 2023.  “Evidence for ecological tuning of novel anuran biofluorescent signals.” by Courtney Whitcher, et al. 2023.  “Naturally occurring fluorescence in frogs.” by Carlos Taboada, et al. 2017.  “Ultraviolet fluorescence discovered in New World flying squirrels (Glaucomys).” by Allison M Kohler, et al. 2019.  “Salamanders and other amphibians are aglow with biofluorescence.” by Jennifer Y Lamb & Matthew P Davis. 2020.   Race Car Blinks   “Race car drivers usually blink at the same places in each lap.” by Darren Incorvaia. 2023.  “Why You Blink Your Eyes.” by Troy Bedinghaus, OD. 2023.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 syndrome in type 2 diabetic patients: a review of current evidence.” by Virginia M.G. Regufe, et al. 2020.  “Parasites - Hookworm.” CDC. 2023.   Paranoia & Memory  “Paranoia appears to have a strange effect on memory.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023.  “Paranoia Is Associated With Impaired Novelty Detection and Overconfidence in Recognition Memory Judgements.” by William N. Koller & Tyrone D. Cannon. 2021.  “Paranoia.” by Paul Frysh. 2021.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 study explains link to increased cardiovascular risks for people with obstructive sleep apnea.” NIH. 2023.  “Estimation of the global prevalence and burden of obstructive sleep apnoea: a literature-based analysis.” by Adam V. Benjafield, et al. 2019.  “The ever-increasing importance of cancer as a leading cause of premature death worldwide.” by Freddie Bray. 2021.  “Sleep Apnea.” by Eric Suni & Dr. Abhinav Singh. 2023.   Aggressive Driving  “Future reductions of China’s transport emissions impacted by changing driving behaviour.” by Yingji Xia, et al. 2023.  “Aggressive driving sends carbon levels soaring.” Nature.com. 2023.  “Annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions worldwide from 1940 to 2022.” Statista. 2023.  “How can driving behavior help you reduce fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions?” Frotcom. 2019.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 Adults - United States, 2019 - 2021.” CDC. 2023.  https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7215a1.htm “Prevalence of chronic pain among adults in the United States.” by R Jason Yong & Neil Bhattacharyya. 2022.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33990113/  Tree Planting  “Plans to plant billions of trees threatened by massive undersupply of seedlings.” by Joshua Brown. 2023.  “A lack of ecological diversity in forest nurseries limits the achievement of tree-planting objectives in response to global change.” by Peter W. Clark, et al. 2023.  “Trees Help Fight Climate Change.” Arbor Day Foundation. N.d.  “Benefits of Planting Trees.” Tree Advisory Board. N.D.   Nose Pickers “Why Not to Pick Your Nose // Association between nose picking and SARS-Cov-2 incident, a cohort study in hospital healthcare workers.” by A.H. Ayesha Lavell, et al. 2023.  “Nose picking linked to higher risk of covid, study shows.” by Lindsey Bever. 2023.  “The Anatomy and Function of the Nasal Cavity.” by Kristin Hayes, RN. 2023.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 & Blindness  “Nanotech used to grow eye cells as a potential treatment for blindness.” by Paul McClure. 2023. “Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment.” by Hrishikesh Vyawahare & Pranaykumar Shinde. 2022. “3D Nanotech Enables Eye Cell Growth for Treating Blindness.” by Tim Hayes. 2023.  Crocodile Crying “Nile Crocodiles Recognize and React to the Sound of Crying Babies.” by Brian Handwerk. 2023.  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/nile-crocodiles-recognize-and-react-to-the-sound-of-crying-babies-180982686/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20new%20study,appeal%20to%20their%20maternal%20instinct “Hear them roar: A comparison of black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) and human (Homo sapiens) perception of arousal in vocalizations across all classes of terrestrial vertebrates.” BY J. Congdon, et al. 2019.  https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037/com0000187 “Your Dog Can Tell From Your Voice If You’re Happy or Sad.” by Joseph Stromberg. 2014.  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/your-dog-can-tell-from-your-voice-if-youre-happy-or-sad-180949807/ “Crocodile perception of distress in hominid baby cries.” by Julie Thévenet, et al. 2023.  https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2023.0201  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 syndrome.” Science Daily. 2023.  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230721113221.htm “Toxic shock syndrome.” Mayo Clinic. 2022. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20355384  Why We Walk “These bones were made for walking.” Columbia University Irving Medical Center. 2023.  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230721113151.htm “Study Sheds Light on Why Humans Walk on Two Legs.” by Claudia Morain. 2007.  https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/study-sheds-light-why-humans-walk-two-legs “Why humans walk on two legs: a close look at chimpanzees puts some old theories to the test.” The Conversation. 2022.  https://theconversation.com/why-humans-walk-on-two-legs-a-close-look-at-chimpanzees-puts-some-old-theories-to-the-test-194193  Saber-Tooth Cat Party   “5 million-year-old fossils reveal 2 new species of saber-toothed cats in South Africa.” by Harry Baker. 2023.  https://www.livescience.com/animals/extinct-species/5-million-year-old-fossils-reveal-2-new-species-of-saber-toothed-cats-in-south-africa “Human ancestors were walking upright 7 million years ago, ancient limb bone suggests.” by Ann Gibbons. 2022.  https://www.science.org/content/article/human-ancestors-were-walking-upright-7-million-years-ago-ancient-limb-bone-suggests  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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/rockfish“What Is Cystic Fibrosis?” NIH. 2022. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/cystic-fibrosisMachu Picchu DNA“Machu Picchu’s servants hailed from distant lands conquered by the Incas, genetic study finds.” by Kristina Killgrove. 2023.https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/machu-picchus-servants-hailed-from-distant-lands-conquered-by-the-incas-genetic-study-finds“The discovery of Machu Picchu.” by Richard Cavendish. 2011. https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/discovery-machu-picchu“Machu Picchu History and Discovery.” Discover Peru. n.d. http://www.discover-peru.org/machu-picchu-history/Breastfed Benefits “Breastfeeding is associated with a 33% reduction in first-year post-perinatal infant mortality.” EurekAlert! 2023. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/996448“How Reliable Are the Birth Certificate Variables for Mothers with Medicaid Coverage?” by Embry M. Howell, et al. 2021. https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/104257/how-reliable-are-birth-certificate-variables-for-mothers-with-medicaid_1.pdf“What do we know about infant mortality in the U.S. and comparable countries?” by Rabah Kamal, et al. 2019. https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/chart-collection/infant-mortality-u-s-compare-countries/#Infant%20death%20rate%20per%201,000%20live%20births,%202007-2017“Infant Mortality.” CDC. 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/maternalinfanthealth/infantmortality.htm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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 iPSCs.” by Kevin M. Elias, et al. 2023. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(23)00280-3/fulltext“Pathogenesis and Causes of Premature ovarian Failure: An Update.” by Mahbod Ebrahimi, M.D. & Firoozeh Akbari Asbagh, M.D. 2011. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4059950/“Mechanisms of epigenetic memory.” by Agustina D’Urso & Jason H. Brickner. 2014. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168952514000584Honeypot Ants “Western science catches up with First Nations’ medicinal use of ant honey.” The University of Sydney. 2023. https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/western-science-catches-up-with-first-nations-medicinal-use-of-ant-honey“Honeypot Ant Facts.” Fact Animal. N.d. https://factanimal.com/honeypot-ant/“Honeypot Ant: Good At Sharing.” San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers. 2023. https://sdzwildlifeexplorers.org/animals/honeypot-antAI Insomnia“Loneliness, insomnia linked to work with AI systems.” American Psychological Association. 2023. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/06/230612114659.htm“Loneliness, insomnia linked to work with AI systems.” American Psychological Association. 2023. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/06/loneliness-insomnia-ai-systems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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.” by Laura Ungar and Freida Frisary. 2023. https://apnews.com/article/gene-therapy-blindness-rare-diseases-58f81838894dfb8568affde0b7e4d2f1“Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa.” by Ellen G Pfendner, PhD & Anne W Lucky, MD. 2018. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1304/Kimberlite Explosion “When Ancient Eruptions Pumped Diamonds to Earth’s Surface.” by Maya Wei-Haas. 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/science/kimberlite-diamonds-volcano-eruptions.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimesscience“Rift-induced disruptions of cratonic keels drives kimberlite volcanism.” by Thomas M. Gernon, et al. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06193-3“What are Kimberlites?” Kansas Geological Survey. 2000. https://www.kgs.ku.edu/Publications/pic16/pic16_2.htmlCreative Bots  “AI tests into top 1% for original creative thinking.” The University of Montana. 2023. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230705154051.htm“The Turing Test and AI Large Language Models (LLMs).” by “Mike.” 2023. https://microrealestate.leptonic.io/the-turing-test-and-ai-large-language-models-llms/“8 Potentially Surprising Things To Know About Large Language Models LLMs.” by Dhanshree Shripad Shenwai. 2023.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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-telescopesHealing 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 Combines the Best Traits of Gel and Metal.” by Sophie Bushwick. 2023.https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bizarre-material-combines-the-best-traits-of-gel-and-metal1/Grocery Cart Sensors “Grocery store carts set to help diagnose common heart rhythm disorder and prevent stroke.” n.a. 2023.https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/06/230623105504.htm“Atrial Fibrillation (Afib).” Cleveland Clinic. 2022.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16765-atrial-fibrillation-afib“What is an electrocardiogram (ECG)?” NIH. 2022.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536878/Long Telescopes “Using Cosmic Weather To Study Which Worlds Could Support Life.” by Tatyana Woodall. 2023.https://news.osu.edu/using-cosmic-weather-to-study-which-worlds-could-support-life/“Mapping the Skies of Ultracool Worlds: Detecting Storms and Spots with Extremely Large Telescopes.” by Michael K. Plummer & Ji Wang. 2023.https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-4357/accd5d“Meet the Giant Magellan Telescope.” Giant Magellan Telescope. N.d.https://giantmagellan.org/Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, 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-forcesPain of Uncertainty “Humans will trade pain for useless information.” by Phie Jacobs. 2023.https://www.science.org/content/article/humans-will-trade-pain-useless-informatin“Monkeys are curious about counterfactual outcomes.” by Maya Zhe Wang and Benjamin Hayden. 2019.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332082380_Monkeys_are_curious_about_counterfactual_outcomesNearsightedness“The Causal Effect of Education on Myopia: Evidence That More Exposure to Schooling, Rather Than Increased Age, Causes the Onset of Myopia.” by Xiaohu Ding, et al. 2023.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10132316/“Myopia: A close look at efforts to turn back a growing problem.” NIH. 2017, ‘https://www.nei.nih.gov/about/news-and-events/news/myopia-close-look-efforts-turn-back-growing-problemDoctors Join Forces“Experimental evidence for structured information-sharing networks reducing medical errors.” by Damon Centola, et al. 2023.https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2108290120“One way to reduce medical errors? Connect doctors with other doctors.” University of Pennsylvania. 2023.https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/996099Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about Locked-in Syndrome, the connection between social anxiety and nostalgia, and how continental shift is knocking GPS out of whack. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/locked-in-syndrome-anxiety-nostalgia-continental-shiftLocked-in Syndrome“Demographic, Medical, and Clinical Characteristics of a Population Based Sample of Patients With Long-lastic Locked-in Syndrome.” by Helle Walseth Nilsen, et al. 2023.https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2023/07/13/WNL.0000000000207577“Locked-In Syndrome.” by Joe M Das, et al. 2022.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559026/“Voicing Inner Thoughts Matters Kate Allatt TEDxSheffieldHallamUniversity.” YouTube. 2015.https://youtu.be/SptlyNYjtIUAnxiety & Nostalgia “Nostalgia Counteracts Social Anxiety and Enhances Interpersonal Competence.” by Yuwan Dai, et al. 2023https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/19485506231187680?journalCode=sppa“Social anxiety in young people: A prevalence study in seven countries.” by Philip Jefferies and Michael Ungar. 2020.https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0239133“Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness.” NIH. n.d.https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/social-anxiety-disorder-more-than-just-shynessContinental Shift “Australia on the move: how GPS keeps up with a continent in constant motion.” by Chris Rizos & Donald Grant. 2017.https://theconversation.com/australia-on-the-move-how-gps-keeps-up-with-a-continent-in-constant-motion-71883“Australia Is Drifting So Fast GPS Can’t Keep Up.” by Brian Clark Howard. 2016.https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/australia-moves-gps-coordinates-adjusted-continental-drift?loggedin=true&rnd=1690986363340“GPS Accuracy.” GPS.gov. 2022.https://www.gps.gov/systems/gps/performance/accuracy/Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about how metal was discovered to be able to heal itself, a potential cure for sensitive teeth, and the truth about sports supplements. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/healing-metals-sensitive-teeth-sports-supplementsHealing Metals “Metals Have the Intrinsic Ability to Heal Themselves, New Research Finds.” by Alexander Beadle. 2023.https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/metals-have-the-intrinsic-ability-to-heal-themselves-new-research-finds-376457“Autonomous healing of fatigue cracks via cold welding.” by Christopher M. Barr, et al. 2023.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06223-0Sensitive Teeth “Mineral-Building Lozenge Offers Long-Term Fix for Tooth Sensitivity.” by Paul McClure. 2023.https://newatlas.com/science/dental-lozenge-rebuilds-lost-tooth-minerals/“Biomimetic Dentin Repair: Amelogenin-Derived Peptide Guides Occlusion and Peritubular Mineralization of Human Teeth.” by Deniz T. Yucesoy, et al. 2023.https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01039Sports Supplements“Presence and Quantity of Botanical Ingredients With Purported Performance-Enhancing Properties in Sports Supplements.” by Pieter A. Cohen, MD. 2023.https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2807343“Nearly 90% of herbal sports supplements are mislabeled. One in ten contain prohibited substances.” by Tibi Puiu. 2023.https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/nearly-90-of-herbal-sports-supplements-are-mislabeled-one-in-ten-contain-prohibited-substances/“What’s In Those Supplements Again?” by Derek Lowe. 2023.https://www.science.org/content/blog-post/what-s-those-supplements-againFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about a new study on our perception of time, a breakthrough in the tech behind heart transplants, and about the crazy way ticks fly.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/time-perception-heart-in-a-box-flying-ticksTime Perception“The Timekeeper Within: New Discovery on How the Brain Judges Time.” by Hedi Young. 2023.https://www.fchampalimaud.org/news/timekeeper-within-new-discovery-how-brain-judges-time“Using temperature to analyze the neural basis of a time-based decision.” by Tiago Monteiro, et al. 2023.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-023-01378-5Heart in a Box“Multicenter Trial Finds Using Circulatory Death Donors is Safe and Effective for Heart Transplantation.” n.a. 2023.https://news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2023/06/14/multicenter-trial-finds-using-circulatory-death-donors-is-safe-and-effective-for-heart-transplantation/“Transplantation Outcomes with Donor Hearts after Circulatory Death.” by Jacob N. Schroder, M.D. 2023.https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2212438“Establishing the new standard of care for organ transplantation.” TransMedics Website. N.d.https://www.transmedics.com/Flying Ticks“Ticks Fly Through the Air Via the Power of Static Electricity.” by Christie Wilcox. 2023.https://www.science.org/content/article/watch-ticks-fly-through-air-power-static-electricity“Static electricity passively attracts ticks onto hosts.” by Sam J. England, et al. 2023.https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(23)00772-8?_returnURL=https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0960982223007728?showall%3Dtrue“Tick-borne Diseases.” Washington State Department of Health. N.d.https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/illness-and-disease-z/tick-borne-diseases“Economic Burden of Reported Lyme Disease in High-Incidence Areas, United States, 2014-2016.” CDC. 2022.https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/28/6/21-1335_article“Guide to Tick-Borne Diseases.” Nayana Ambardekar, MD. 2021.https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/ss/tick-borne-diseasesFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about a new study that gives us a hint at who we might be attracted to, scientists growing new trees from the genes up, and how aggressive people might actually have more self-control than you’d think. Find episode transcripts here:https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/partner-look-alikes-crispr-wood-aggressive-self-controlPartner Look-alikes“UQ Research Could Explain Why Some People Look Similar to Their Partner.” N.A. 2023.https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2023/07/uq-research-could-explain-why-some-people-look-similar-their-partner“Speed Dating is Making a Comeback.” by Carly Mallenbaum. 2023.https://www.axios.com/2023/06/25/speed-dating-app-fatigue-socialCRISPR Wood“Genetically Edited Wood Could Make Paper More Sustainable.” by Robert F. Service. 2023.https://www.science.org/content/article/genetically-edited-wood-could-make-paper-more-sustainable“History of Papermaking Around the World.” Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking. N.d.https://paper.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/2021-04/History%20of%20Papermaking%20Around%20the%20World.pdf“What Is CRISPR?” The Jackson Laboratory. 2023.https://www.jax.org/personalized-medicine/precision-medicine-and-you/what-is-crisprAggressive Self-Control“Aggression As Successful Self-Control.” by David S. Chester. 2023.https://compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/spc3.12832“Controlled cruelty: New study finds aggression can arise from successful self-control.” n.a. 2023.https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230713141930.htm#Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about some tantalizing molecules found on Mars, a new study that shows how cognitive flexibility can help teachers keep their cool, and how a new scientific method revealed an unexpected truth about women in the Copper Age. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/mars-organics-cognitive-flexibility-copper-age-leadershipMars Organics “Diverse Organic-Mineral Associations in Jezero Crater, Mars.” by Sunanda Sharma, et al. 2023.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06143-z“NASA’S Perseverance Rover Finds Preserved Organic Molecules on Mars.” by Isaac Schultz. 2023.https://gizmodo.com/nasa-perseverance-rover-preserved-organic-matter-mars-1850630956“Fly over Perseverance rover’s Mars stomping grounds in new video.” by Robert Lea. 2023.https://www.space.com/jezero-crater-perseverance-rover-mars-express-video“Distinguish between organic and inorganic molecules?” by Nam D. 2018.https://socratic.org/questions/distinguish-between-organic-and-inorganic-moleculesCognitive Flexibility “The Role of Cognitive Flexibility in Moderating the Effect of School-Related Stress Exposure.” by Orly Harel, et al. 2023.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-31743-0“Study Finds That Cognitive Flexibility Helps Teachers Deal With Stress.” Staff Writer. 2023.https://www.mentaldaily.com/article/2023/07/study-finds-that-cognitive-flexibility-helps-teachers-deal-with-stress“Demystifying cognitive flexibility: Implications for clinical and developmental neuroscience.” by Dina R. Dajani & Lucina Q. Uddin. 2015.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5414037/“7 Ways to Develop Cognitive Flexibility.” by Marianne Stenger. 2017.https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/7-ways-develop-cognitive-flexibility/Copper Age Leadership “New Scientific Method Reveals Female Leadership in Copper Age Iberia.” News Staff. 2023.https://www.sci.news/archaeology/ivory-lady-12075.html“Amelogenin peptide analyses reveal female leadership in Copper Age Iberia (c.2900 - 2650 BC). by Marta Cintas-Peña, et al. 2023.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-36368-xFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about painkillers made from pine trees, a creature that spits out its old cells, and how the power of positive thinking might not be all that powerful. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/pine-tree-painkiller-cell-spitting-creature-manifestationPine Tree Painkiller “Scientists Make Common Pain Killers From Pine Trees Instead of Crude Oil.” n.a. 2023.https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/scientists-make-common-pain-killers-from-pine-trees-instead-of-crude-oil/“Turpentine.” n.a. 2013.https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/files/turpentfaq.pdf“Why Does a Pine Tree Produce Turpentine?” by Whit Gibbons. 2009.http://archive-srel.uga.edu/outreach/ecoviews/ecoview090222.htmCell Spitting Creature “Scientists Discover Clues to Aging and Healing from a Squishy Sea Creature.” by Ann Rogers, M.A. 2023.https://www.genome.gov/news/news-release/scientists-discover-clues-to-aging-and-healing-from-a-squishy-sea-creature“Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus.” Wikipedia. N.d.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydractinia_symbiolongicarpus“Ode To Joy | Muppet Music Video | The Muppets.” YouTube. 2009.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnT7pT6zCcAManifestation “‘The Secret’ to Success? The Psychology of Belief in Manifestation.” by Lucas J. Dixon, et al. 2023.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01461672231181162?s=03“Is Manifestation Bad for Mental Health?” Newport Institute. 2023.https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/mental-health/manifesting-change/Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about a new study that shows drugs like Ritalin aren’t so smart after all, how frozen rat kidneys could lead to a medical revolution, and a new study that shows how people with curly hair are extra cool. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/smart-drugs-frozen-organ-transplant-curly-hair-coolSmart Drugs “'Smart Drugs' Make You Worse at Solving Complex Problems, New Study Finds.” by Elizabeth Bowman, et al. 2023.https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.add4165“People who use ‘smart drugs’ worse at complex tasks, study finds.” by Melissa Davey. 2023.https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jun/15/people-who-use-smart-drugs-worse-at-complex-tasks-study-findsFrozen Organ Transplant “Scientists Successfully Unfroze Rat Organs and Transplanted Them - a 'Historic' Step that Could Someday Transform Transplant Medicine.” by Marion Renault. 2023.https://www.statnews.com/2023/06/21/cryogenic-organ-preservation-transplants/“Organ Donation Statistics.” HRSA. 2023.https://www.organdonor.gov/learn/organ-donation-statistics“Vitrification.” Wikipedia. N.d.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VitrificationCurly Hair Cool “Life Before Air Conditioning: Curly Hair Kept Early Humans Cool.” by Francisco Tutella. 2023.https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/life-air-conditioning-curly-hair-kept-early-humans-cool/“Human scalp hair as a thermoregulatory adaptation.” by Tina Lasisi, et al. 2023.https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2301760120Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about a newly discovered genetic link between high voices and high blood pressure, a mysterious new discovery behind some ancient Egyptian art, and about freshwater lying underneath the ocean floor. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/high-voice-gene-egyptian-art-x-ray-finding-fresh-waterHigh Voice Gene“Have a High-Pitched Voice? It Might Be In Your Genes.”https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01901-5“Do you have high-pitched voice? Note, it's in your genes.” by IANS. 2023.https://www.onmanorama.com/lifestyle/health/2023/06/13/you-have-high-pitched-voice-it-is-in-genes.amp.html Egyptian Art X-Ray“Paint Like an Egyptian: X-Rays Reveal Creative Process Behind Ancient Tomb Art.” by Tanvi Dutta Gupta. 2023.https://www.science.org/content/article/paint-egyptian-xray-egyptian-tomb-art“Hidden mysteries in ancient Egyptian paintings from the Theban Necropolis observed by in-situ XRF mapping.” by Philippe Martinez, et al. 2023.https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0287647Finding Fresh Water “Found: Giant Freshwater Deposits Hiding Under the Sea.”https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/found-giant-freshwater-deposits-hiding-under-the-sea/“5 Billion People Will Face Water Shortages by 2050, U.N. Says.” by Daniel Cusick. 2022.https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/5-billion-people-will-face-water-shortages-by-2050-u-n-says/“Earth’s Underground Water Quantified.” by Jonathan Amos. 2015.https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-34837461Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about a new discovery that explains what causes octopuses to go into a death frenzy when they have kids, how air pollution sensors could help track invasive species, and how fungi could save entire ecosystems. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/octopus-death-frenzy-wildlife-tracking-fungi-to-the-rescueOctopus Torture “Octopuses Torture and Eat Themselves After Mating, Science Finally Knows Why.” by Stephanie Pappas. 2022.https://www.livescience.com/why-octopus-moms-self-destruct“Octopus Moms Enter Death Spiral Before Eight-Armed Bundles Are Born.” by Jeanna Bryner. 2018.https://www.livescience.com/63911-octopus-moms-death-spiral.htmlWildlife Tracking “Accidental DNA collection by air sensors could revolutionize wildlife tracking.” by Natasha Gilbert. 2023.https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01850-z“Air Pollution Monitors Have Been Accidentally Harvesting Wildlife DNA.” by Matthew Sparkes. 2023.https://www.newscientist.com/article/2375624-air-pollution-monitors-have-been-accidentally-harvesting-wildlife-dna/?_ptid=%7Bkpdx%7DAAAAwWljNkrzhAoKcmJhNGYxWmNwZRIQbGswNnQ1a2FlZzJ2ZXQyaBoMRVhXUVJKOURFTUVQIiUxODIzcTgwMDdnLTAwMDAzMmFicXM0N2pjMzlmb240a2prMDVnKhtzaG93VGVtcGxhdGU1TERCMVJFTVU0NEQxMzcwAToMT1RZNkM3MjZBN1EyQg1PVFZDVkEwU1BUSTROUhJ2LYUA8BhkM3hhOTQxZXBaDTk4LjE1LjE0MS4xNDZiA2RtY2iiw8GlBnAKeAQFungi to the Rescue“Invasive Palms and WWII Damaged an Island Paradise. Could Fungi Help to Restore It?” by Virginia Gewin. 2023.https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-023-01932-y/index.html“Rewilding the Planet.” by Aisling Irwin. 2023.https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-023-01370-w/index.htmlFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about a potential obstacle to human flight to Mars, a discovery in a Laotian cave that is sending archaeologists back to the drawing board, and how new technology could keep us cool in a warming world without adding to the problem of climate change. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/space-swells-brain-cavity-cave-fossils-keeping-coolSpace Swells Brain Cavity “Brain Cavities That Swell in Space May Need At Least 3 Years to Recover.” by McKenzie Prillman. 2023.https://www.sciencenews.org/article/astronaut-brain-swell-space-recoverCave Fossils “Laos Cave Fossils Prompt Rethink of Human Migration Map.” by Jude Coleman. 2023.https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01903-3“Fossil bones found in Laotian cave are oldest evidence for modern humans in mainland South-East Asia, say scientists.” by Anna Salleh. 2023.https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-06-14/oldest-evidence-for-modern-humans-in-mainland-south-east-asia/102471990Keeping Cool “New Technologies Could Keep People Cool in a Warming World.” by Kathiann Kowalski. 2023.https://www.snexplores.org/article/new-technologies-could-keep-people-cool-in-a-warming-world“How Air-Conditioning Creates a Climate Conundrum.” by Spoorthy Raman. 2022.https://www.audubon.org/magazine/summer-2022/how-air-conditioning-creates-climate-conundrumFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about a study linking the Covid vaccine to slightly longer menstrual cycles. How being social could actually hurt people who are lonely, and why you won’t find any kangaroos outside of Australia. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/vaccine-menstrual-length-lonely-in-a-crowd-aussie-roosVaccine Menstrual Length“Study Confirms Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Temporary Increase in Menstrual Cycle Length.” n.a. 2022.https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/study-confirms-link-between-covid-19-vaccination-temporary-increase-menstrual-cycle-lengthLonely in a Crowd “How To Deal With Loneliness: New Study Suggests That Social Contact May Not Be the Answer.” by Douglas Heingartner. 2023.https://www.psychnewsdaily.com/how-to-deal-with-loneliness-social-contact/Aussie ‘Roos“Here's Why You Won't Find Kangaroos Outside of Australia.” by n.a. 2023.https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/heres-why-you-wont-find-kangaroos-outside-of-australia“Paleoenvironments Shaped the Exchange of Terrestrial Vertebrates Across Wallace’s Line.” by A. Skeels, et al. 2023.https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adf7122“Australian Slang.” n.a. N.d.https://www.australianexplorer.com/slang/places.htmFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about a discovery that a common amino acid could slow the aging process, a new study that suggests we could get better at planning if we practiced, and research suggesting a ketogenic diet may help those with advanced cancer live longer. Find episode transcripts here:https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/amino-acid-fountain-of-youth-plan-ahead-keto-for-cancerAmino Acid Fountain of Youth “Scientists Discover That a Certain Nutrient Promotes Anti-Aging.” by Fundacao De Amparo. 2022.https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-that-a-certain-nutrient-promotes-anti-aging/Plan Ahead “Can We Learn to Think Further Ahead?” NYU. 2023.https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2023/may/can-we-learn-to-think-further-ahead-.htmlKeto for Cancer“Cancer Patients Who Adhered to a Ketogenic Diet for More Than 12 Months had Significantly Better Survival Rates.” by Ryuichiro Egashira. 2023.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/10/2334“Advantages and Disadvantages of the Ketogenic Diet: A Review Article.” by Alexander Muacevic and John R Adler. 2020.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7480775/Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn how a stiff gel could one day repair your knee, the dangers of AI when it comes to creating the world’s next pandemic, and a brain-scanning AI song hit machine. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/cartilage-regeneration-chatbot-virus-hit-song-predictionCartilage Regeneration “Biodegradable Gel Shows Promise for Cartilage Regeneration.” n.a. 2023.https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/biodegradable-gel-shows-promise-for-cartilage-regeneration-375145Chatbot Virus“Could Chatbots Help Devise the Next Pandemic Virus?” by Robert F. Service. 2023.https://www.science.org/content/article/could-chatbots-help-devise-next-pandemic-virusHit Song Prediction“Brain Data Analysis Predicts Chart Hit Songs with Near-Perfect Accuracy.” by Ruairi J. Mackenzie. 2023.https://www.technologynetworks.com/informatics/news/brain-data-analysis-predicts-chart-hit-songs-with-near-perfect-accuracy-375013“Machine Learning Helps Researchers Identify Hit Songs With 97% Accuracy.” by Deborah Pirchner. 2023.https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/06/20/machine-learning-identify-hit-songs/Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about a new program that sort of gives sharks smartphones, the oldest known neanderthal engravings, and houses made of diapers. Shark Week continues all week long on Discovery. For the latest, head to SharkWeek.com.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/sharkphones-cave-engravings-diaper-housesShark Sensors “‘Smartphones’ for Sharks: Scientists Upgrade Sensors to Keep Track of Cape Cod’s White Sharks.” by Mark Pratt. 2023.https://phys.org/news/2023-06-smartphones-sharks-scientists-sensors-track.htmlCave Engravings “Oldest Known Neanderthal Engravings Were Sealed in a Cave for 57,000 Years.” by Brian Handwerk. 2023.https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/oldest-known-neanderthal-engravings-discovered-in-french-cave-180982408/“Who were the Neanderthals?” by Lisa Hendry. N.d.https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/who-were-the-neanderthals.htmlDiaper Houses“This House Was Built Partly From Recycled Diapers.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2023.https://www.sciencenews.org/article/house-built-recycled-diapers“Disposable Diapers Add Millions Of Tons Of Waste To Landfills Each Year, According To EPA Report.” By Baby Tooshy. 2016. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/disposable-diapers-add-millions-of-tons-of-waste-to-landfills-each-year-according-to-epa-report-300384344.htmlFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about the good, the bad, and the ugly of shark repellents, how human’s thirst for groundwater is literally changing the tilt of the Earth, and how hairy moles might offer a clue to fighting hair loss. Shark Week continues all week long on Discovery. For the latest, head to SharkWeek.com.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/shark-deterrents-earth-axis-tilt-hair-loss-reversalShark Deterrents “Shark Deterrents are Flooding the Market.” by Nick Kilvert. 2023.https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-06-24/when-it-comes-to-shark-deterrents-here-s-what-the-science-says/102399294“Yearly Worldwide Shark Attack Summary.” Florida Museum. 2023.https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attacks/yearly-worldwide-summary/Earth Axis Tilt “Rampant Groundwater Pumping Has Changed the Tilt of Earth's Axis.” by Davide Castalecchi. 2023.https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01993-z#Echobox=1687171115“Humans Have Used Enough Groundwater to Shift Earth’s Tilt.” by Aara’L Yarber. 2023.https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2023/06/27/groundwater-use-planet-earth-tilt/Hair Loss Reversal “Common Form of Hair Loss Could Be Reversed by Targeting Aged Skin Pigment Cells.” by Ruairi J. Mackenzie. 2023.https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/common-form-of-hair-loss-could-be-reversed-by-targeting-aged-skin-pigment-cells-375161Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about eels that burrow into the hearts of sharks and feast on their blood, parrots that love to gab on video calls, and the secret of the bowhead whale’s cancer fighting superpower. Shark Week continues all week long on Discovery. For the latest, head to SharkWeek.com.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/shark-eating-eels-lonely-parrots-whales-repair-dnaShark-Eating Eels“Eels Have Been Found Living and Feeding On Blood Inside the Heart of Sharks.” by Rachael Funnell. 2021.https://www.iflscience.com/eels-have-been-found-living-and-feeding-on-blood-inside-the-heart-of-sharks-58317Lonely Parrots“Parrots Taught to Video Call Each Other Become Less Lonely, Finds Research.” by Hannah Devlin. 2023.https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/apr/21/parrots-taught-to-video-call-each-other-become-less-lonely-finds-research“Birds of a Feather Video-Flock Together: Design and Evaluation of an Agency-Based Parrot-to-Parrot Video-Calling System for Interspecies Ethical Enrichment.” by Rebecca Kleinberger. 2023.https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3544548.3581166Whales Repair DNA“Bowhead Whales May Have a Cancer-Defying Superpower: DNA Repair.” by Meghan Rosen. 2023.https://www.sciencenews.org/article/bowhead-whales-cancer-dna-repairFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn how a catatonic woman’s reawakening could shake up the entire field of psychiatry, plans to stop using forever chemicals, and how scientists plan on growing crops without sunshine. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/catatonic-wake-up-forever-chemicals-crops-with-no-sunCatatonic Wake Up “A Catatonic Woman Awakened After 20 Years. Her Story May Change Psychiatry.” by Richard Sima. 2023.https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/06/01/schizophrenia-autoimmune-lupus-psychiatry/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJpZCI6IjQyNTY5MzQiLCJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNjg1NTkyMDAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNjg2ODg3OTk5LCJpYXQiOjE2ODU1OTIwMDAsImp0aSI6ImYyMWIyZDEwLTk1ZjEtNDg0OC04MGExLWI3ZTRmNzhiMGYzNiIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS93ZWxsbmVzcy8yMDIzLzA2LzAxL3NjaGl6b3BocmVuaWEtYXV0b2ltbXVuZS1sdXB1cy1wc3ljaGlhdHJ5LyJ9.83LQPVKW0IfmqRqj5vgUhWwdqhDw8tuEXqqhJdq1eic“Lupus.” CDC. 2022.https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/lupus.htmForever Chemicals “You probably have “forever chemicals” in your body. Here’s what that means.” by Benji Joneshttps://www.vox.com/2022/8/25/23318667/pfas-forever-chemicals-safety-drinking-water“PFAS and Your Health” by ATSDRhttps://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/index.html“Biden-Harris Administration Proposes First-Ever National Standard to Protect Communities from PFAS in Drinking Water” by EPAhttps://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-proposes-first-ever-national-standard-protect-communities“Low-temperature mineralization of perfluorocarboxylic acids” by BRITTANY TRANG et al.https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abm8868?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D87405751245436731003476501941219687288%7CMCORGID%3D242B6472541199F70A4C98A6%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1660658873&_ga=2.228389917.183627334.1660532753-1917198022.1509206891“New Study Finds PFAS in Bottled Water, as Lawmakers Call for Federal Limits” by Ryan Feltonhttps://www.consumerreports.org/health/bottled-water/pfas-in-bottled-water-new-study-finds-a1111233122/Crops With No Sun“Let There Be Dark.” by Robert F. Service. 2023.https://www.science.org/content/article/crops-grown-without-sunlight-could-help-feed-astronauts-bound-marsFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, you’ll learn about a high tech brain-spine interference that could revolutionize spinal injury treatments, why you might want to let your child nap as long as they want, and the ancient secrets of the smooch. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/post-paralysis-walking-important-naps-history-of-kissingPost-Paralysis Walking “Walking Naturally After Spinal Cord Injury/Paralysis Using a Brain-Spine Interface.” by Henri Lorach, et al. 2023.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06094-5“This Brain-Spine Interface Sidesteps Spinal Cord Injuries.” by Michael Nolan. 2023.https://spectrum.ieee.org/brain-spine-interfaceImportant Naps “Study Highlights the Importance of Napping For Memory Consolidation in Early Childhood.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023.https://www.psypost.org/2023/05/study-highlights-the-importance-of-napping-for-memory-consolidation-in-early-childhood-163785History of Kissing “The Ancient History of Kissing.” by Troels Pank Arbøll & Sophie Lund Rasmussen. 2023.https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adf0512?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D71526409875569128722259358006205072405%7CMCORGID%3D242B6472541199F70A4C98A6%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1684744647&“The First Kiss in Recorded History Dates BAck Nearly 5,000 Years.” by Stephanie Pappas. 2023.https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-first-kiss-in-recorded-history-dates-back-nearly-5-000-years/Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.