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Curiosity Weekly

Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs affecting our world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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11:13

Ghost Shark, Grief Treatment, Blood Vessel Coordination

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/07/11

Today, you’ll learn about a newly discovered deep sea ghost shark, the best way to treat prolonged grief disorder, and how the blood vessels in our brain coordinate to improve brain functioning.Ghost Shark“‘Ghost shark’ with enormous head and giant iridescent eyes discovered off Thailand.” by Elise Poore. 2024.“Chimaera.” Shark Trust. 2020.“Chimaera supapae (Holocephali: Chimaeriformes: Chimaeridae), a new species of chimaera from the Andaman Sea of Thailand.” by David A. Ebert, et al. 2024.Grief

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12:07

Thresher Shark, Laron Syndrome, Sad Music

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/07/10

Today, you’ll learn about the incredible dynamics that make the thresher shark so good at threshing, how people with a rare growth disorder might actually have an advantage that leads to longer lifespans, and why people listen to sad music.Thresher SharkFear the Tails, Not the Jaws, of These ‘Weirdo’ Sharks.” by Kate Golembiewski. 2024.“Vertebral morphology in the tail-whipping common thresher shark, Alopias vulpinus.” by Jamie L. Knaub, et al. 2024.Laron Syndrome“People with Rare Longevity Mutation

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12:00

Newborn Great White, Long-Term Flu Shot,...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/07/05

Today, you’ll learn about the possible holy grail of great white shark sightings, a new flu vaccine that could knock out every strain and last a long time, and a map of human consciousness.Newborn Great White“Great white sighting may reveal ‘holy grail’ of shark science.” by Katie Hunt. 2024.“Novel aerial observations of a possible newborn white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) in Southern California.” by Carlos Gauna & Phillip C. Sternes. 2024.Long-Term Flu Shot“New strategy could lead to

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11:30

Hammerhead Embryos, Free Throw Touch, Kinky Alloy

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/07/04

Today, you’ll learn about the rare study of a hammerhead shark embryo, how touching your teammate might help them make free throws, and a super alloy that doesn’t break - it kinks.Hammerhead Embryos“Secrets of Hammerhead Sharks Revealed in ‘Very Rare’ Images.” by Robyn White. 2024.“Bonnethead shark.” David A. Ebert, et al. 2021.“Are Hammerhead Sharks Dangerous and Do They Attack Humans?” by Robyn White. 2022.“Embryonic development in the bonnethead (Sphyrna tiburo), a viviparous hammerhead shark.”

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12:28

Giant Shark, Barred Owl Cull, Misophonia Stress

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/07/03

Today, you’ll learn about a massive prehistoric shark, the controversial plan to kill millions of barred owls, and how a condition called misophonia could be linked to stress and trauma.Giant Shark“Ancient, 30-foot relative of great white shark unearthed in Mexico quarry.” by Melissa Hobson. 2024.“Exceptionally preserved shark fossils from Mexico elucidate the long-standing enigma of the Cretaceous elasmobranch Ptychodus.” by Romain Vullo, et al. 2024.“Cretaceous period: Animals, plants and

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12:04

Robotic Nerve Cuffs, Orangutan Medicine, Ritual...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/06/28

Today, you’ll learn about tiny robotic nerve cuffs, an orangutan that treated its own wound with medicine, and how nostalgia encourages us to take part in rituals.Robotic Nerve Cuffs“Robotic nerve ‘cuffs’ could help treat a range of neurological conditions.” University of Cambridge. 2024.“Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).” Cleveland Clinic. 2022.“Electrochemically actuated microelectrodes for minimally invasive peripheral nerve interfaces.” by Chaoqun Dong, et al. 2024.Orangutan Medicine“In a first,

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11:02

Universal Donors, Exercise & Time, Eggshell Plastic

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/06/27

Today, you’ll learn about a new way to turn certain blood types into universal blood types that could save countless lives, how exercise makes time slow down, and the new plastic made of eggshells that could clean up our water and stop plastic pollution.Universal Donors“Bacterial enzyme strips away blood types to create universal donor blood.” by Paul McClure. 2024.“Blood safety and availability.” WHO. 2023.“Facts About Blood and Blood Types.” American Red Cross. 2024.“Akkermansia muciniphila

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11:22

Microgravity Effects, Octocoral, Menstrual Sync

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/06/26

Today, you’ll learn about how microgravity affects sleep and physiological rhythms, the half a billion year old bioluminescent octocoral, and the truth about women’s synchronized menstrual cycles.Microgravity Effects“Simulated microgravity affects sleep and physiological rhythms.” EurekAlert! 2024.“Effect of 60 days of head down tilt bed rest on amplitude and phase of rhythms in physiology and sleep in men.” by Maria-Angeles Bonmati-Carrion, et al. 2024.Octocorals“Glowing octocorals have been around

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11:29

Venus Environment, Forest Stewardship, Auto-Brewery...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/06/21

Today, you’ll learn about the life-crushing conditions on Venus that could actually tell us about life elsewhere in the universe, how indigenous cultural fire burning could help us create healthier forests, and the people who brew beer in their stomachs.Venus Environment“To find life in the universe, look to deadly Venus.” EurekAlert! 2024.“Davinci, a return to Venus’ clouds.” The Planetary Society. N.d.“NASA’s Planetary Fleets, Including Mars, Venus, Discovery Missions, and Small Body Missions.”

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10:59

Thistle Extract, Artificial Cells, Autism Language

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/06/20

Today, you’ll learn about the amazing regenerative effects of thistle extract on damaged nerves, the first synthetic, lab-made cells, and new insights into the development of language in people with autism.Thistle Extract“Thistle extract accelerates nerve regeneration by up to 29%.” by Paul McClure. 2024.“Nerves.” Byju’s. N.d.“Cnicin promotes functional nerve regeneration.” by Philipp Gobrecht, et al. 2024.Artificial Cells“UNC-Chapel Hill researchers create artificial cells that act like living

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10:42

Clean Water Walking, Metafluid, Underwater Bees

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/06/19

Today, you’ll learn about a new way to purify water simply by walking, robots controlled by liquid and rubber balls, and an accident that led to a wild discovery about bumblebees.Clean Water Walking“Walking-induced electrostatic charges enable in situ electroporated disinfection in portable water bottles.” by Young-Jun Kim, et al. 2024.“Freshwater Crisis.” National Geographic. N.d.“A revolutionary solution for on-the-go water disinfection.” by Manish Kumar Sharma & Zong-Hong Lin.

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11:55

Dragon History, Gold Atom Layer, Low Pressure Diamonds

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/06/14

Today, you’ll learn about the history of dragons, a lab-made gold that’s only a single atom thick, and a new low pressure way to make diamonds.Dragon History“Dragons: A brief history of the mythical, fire-breathing beasts.” by Callum McKelvie & Benjamin Radford. 2022.“A Natural History of Dragons.” by Livia Gershon. 2022.“Job 41.” Bible Study Tools. N.d.Gold Atom Layer“A single atom layer of gold - LiU researchers create goldene.” by Anders Torneholm. 2024.“Synthesis of goldene comprising

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11:23

CO2 Into Electricity, Shapeshifting Cancer, Zebrafish

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/06/13

Today, you’ll learn about a new tech that could turn all that nasty CO2 into electricity, the genes that allow cancer cells to metastasize, and the incredible, healing hearts of zebrafish.CO2 Into Electricity“Electricity generation from carbon dioxide adsorption by spatially nanoconfined ion separation.” by Zhuyuan Wang, et al. 2024.“Novel Nanogenerator Turns CO2 Into Electricity.” Technology Networks. 2024.“Can Removing Carbon From the Atmosphere Save Us From Climate Catastrophe?” by Renee Cho

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12:34

Left Hand Gene, Heat Wave Trees, Europa

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/06/12

Today, you’ll learn about the genes that could make you left-handed, how trees are able to cope with heat waves, and what could possibly lie beneath the ice of Jupiter’s moon, Europa.Left Hand Gene“Gene involved in cell shape offers clues on left-handedness.” by Will Dunham. 2024.“Half a century of handedness research: Myths, truths; fictions, facts; backwards, but mostly forwards.” by Chris McManus. 2019.“One hundred famous left-handed people.” n.a. 2003.Heat Wave Trees“How do trees survive dry and

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11:20

When is Old Age?, Sensative Mothers, Neanderthal Homes

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/06/07

Today, you’ll learn about how our perception of when old age hits is changing, a baby’s response to a happy face, and the housekeeping habits of neanderthals.When is Old Age?“Perception of when old age starts has increased over time, shows study.” by Nicola Davis. 2024.“Psychology and Aging.” APA PsycNet database. 2024.“The shift from old age to very old age: an analysis of the perception of aging among older people.” by Emile Escourrou, et al. 2022.Sensative Mothers“Researchers uncover link between

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10:39

New Antibiotics, H2O Pollution Test, Cooperative...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/06/06

Today, you’ll learn about a new class of antibiotics that kills drug-resistant bugs, a water pollution test that can tell scientists where the pollution came from, and spiders that collaborate.New Antibiotics“New antibiotic class effective against multidrug-resistant bacteria.” Uppsala Universitet. 2024.“10 reasons YOU should be worried about antibiotic resistance.” by Diane Ashiru-Oredope. 2014.“What You Need to Know About a Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection.” by Kirsten Nunez. 2022.“Antibiotic class

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10:24

Bird Dreams, Whales & Noise, Fruit-Eaters Save Forest

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/06/05

Today, you’ll learn about the dreams of birds, why sound pollution in the oceans could be killing whales, and how fruit-eating birds are doing the work to save tropical forests.Bird Dreams“Birds sing in their sleep - and now we can decipher their dreams.” by Paul McClure. 2024.“Replay of innate vocal patterns during night sleep in suboscines.” by Juan F. Doppler, et al. 2021.“Synthesizing avian dreams.” by Juan F. Doppler, et al. 2024.“What is World Environment Day.” n.a. N.d.Whales &

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12:44

Paralysis Recovery, Bee Architecture, Perinatal...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/05/31

Today, you’ll learn about a paralyzed man who is making a recovery after receiving stem cell therapy, how bees learn architecture, and a potential new treatment for postpartum depression in new mothers.Paralysis Recovery“Paralyzed man who can walk again shows potential benefit of stem cell therapy.” by Amanda Dimare. 2024.“Study documents safety, improvements from stem cell therapy after spinal cord injury.” by Susan Barber Lindquist. 2024.“Spinal cord injury.” WHO. 2024.“Case report: Stem cells a

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10:36

Brain Stimulation, Fractal Molecule, Bonobos

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/05/30

Today, you’ll learn about how non-invasive brain stimulation might offer relief to older patients suffering from anxiety and depression, the first known molecular fractal, and a new discovery turning the view of bonobos as peace-loving primates on its head.Brain Stimulation“Brain stimulation treatment may improve depression, anxiety in older adults.” by Jill Pease. 2024.“Mental health of older adults.” WHO. 2023.“tDCS reduces depression and state anxiety symptoms in older adults from the augmenting

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10:17

AI Medical Research, Watching Sports, Blinking

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/05/29

Today, you’ll learn about a new AI developed to help doctors identify and treat diseases like cancer, why watching sports might give our sense of wellness a boost, and the real reason we blink so much.AI Medical Research“Mayo researchers invented a new class of AI to improve cancer research and treatments.” EurekAlert! 2024.“The Rise of Hypothesis-Driven Artificial Intelligence in Oncology.” by Zilin Xianyu, et al. 2024.Watching Sports“The joy of sports: How watching sports can boost well-being.”

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