Remote Surgery, Isolated Neanderthals, Greenspace & ADHD
Curiosity Weekly · Warner Bros. Discovery
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Show Notes
Today, you’ll learn about how surgeons operated on a pig from 5,000 miles away, a population of neanderthals that were isolated for 50,000 years, and why trees could be linked to lower risks of ADHD in kids.
Remote Surgery
- “Remote surgery performed on a pig 9,000 km away using a game controller.” by Michael Irving. 2024.
- “Teleoperated Magnetic Endoscopy: A Case Study and Perspective.” by Alexandre Mescot, et al. 2024.
Isolated Neanderthals
- “An ancient Neanderthal community was isolated for over 50,000 years.” Scimex. 2024.
- “Long genetic and social isolation in Neanderthals before their extinction.” by Ludovic Slimak, et al. 2024.
Greenspace & ADHD
- “Tree-covered neighborhoods linked to lower ADHD risk in children.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.
- “Lifelong greenspace exposure and ADHD in Polish children: Role of physical activity and perceived neighbourhood [sic] characteristics.” by Dorota Buczylowska, et al. 2024.
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