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Cool Stuff Daily

Cool Stuff Daily

Cool Stuff Daily covers the most interesting and coolest stories in the world of science, progress, life-hacks, memes, exciting art, and hope. This is the antidote to depressing headlines. Smart stuff in podcast form. Cool news, as a service. Hosted by Reggie Risseeuw and Marques Pfaff.

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25:30

Scientists Reverse Brain Agin in Fruit Flies, The...

Cool Stuff Daily ·

2024/10/29

Scientists reverse brain aging in fruit flies! What does that mean for humans? The European Space Agency’s new telescope, Euclid, provides us with stunning images of the “Dark Side” of the Universe. And on 'This Day in History'; the crash landing of NASA’s Lunar Orbiter 1 and Boris Pasternak’s refusal to accept his Nobel Prize Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code COOLSTUFF at the link below and get 60% off an

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24:15

AI Creates Precise Gene Control Switches, "Landscape...

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2024/10/28

Using AI, researchers develop DNA ‘switches’ to precisely control gene activity in specific cell types and the Yellowstone “Landscape of Fear” hypothesis is being questioned. Plus, on This Day in History, fingerprints are used in an investigation for the first time. Researchers flip genes on and off with AI-designed DNA switches | ScienceDaily Predation, not fear of wolves, keeps elk from denuding Yellowstone | Science | AAAS From a fair to fingerprinting: Here's the history behind how we identify

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22:24

Mount Everest is Growing, UK Treasure Hunters are...

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2024/10/25

Mount Everest is having a growth spurt, treasure hunters in the UK are rewarded in a big way, and on 'This Day in History', the first international, six-day bike-race & the great wood ban of Amsterdam Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code COOLSTUFF at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/coolstuff Mount Everest is having a growth spurt, say researchers Trove of ancient silver coins

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24:17

How Mega-Buildings are Slowing the Earth’s Spin,...

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2024/10/24

On today's episode, we examine how mega-buildings/structures are now slowing the earth’s spin! Plus, how electro-agriculture could help plants grow without photosynthesis, and what that means for the future. Plus, on 'This Day in History'; the first photo of earth taken from space using a rocket commandeered from Nazi Germany. Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code COOLSTUFF at the link below and get 60% off an

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23:12

The Correct Way to Throw a Frisbee, Weird Wednesday...

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2024/10/23

Scientific research reveals the "correct" way to throw a frisbee. Plus, Weird Wednesday has a quick goodbye, a shoe smeller, and a special side order that toppled a drug operation. And on TDIH, we look back at the first modern nose job. Thank you to our sponsors! This episode is brought to you by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code COOLSTUFF at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: http://incogni.com/coolstuff You've been throwing a frisbee all wrong, new study

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26:05

First Brown Dwarf Discovered Actually Twins, What...

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2024/10/22

It has been revealed that the first brown dwarf ever discovered is actually twins and we look at what happened to Earth when a meteorite four times the size of Mount Everest hit our planet. Plus, on This Day in History, Yahoo makes a purchase to offer free email to their customers.‘It’s twin’ twist: Astronomers solve 29-year-old brown dwarf mystery (msn.com) It's twins! Mystery of famed brown dwarf solved | ScienceDaily First Brown Dwarf Discovered is Actually Twins | AMNH The cool brown dwarf

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22:06

Using Asteroids for Food, Resurrecting the Tasmanian...

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2024/10/21

Could future astronauts use asteroids for food? It might be possible, we'll explain how. The Tasmanian Tiger might be resurrected. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the first transatlantic radiotelephone message. Astronauts could mine asteroids for food someday, scientists say | Live Science Could Future Astronauts Dine on Asteroids? (popularmechanics.com) How we can mine asteroids for space food | International Journal of Astrobiology | Cambridge Core Scientists could soon resurrect the

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19:48

New Weather Advisories for the National Weather...

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2024/10/18

The National Weather Service makes changes to their Winter Advisories and the origin of most meteorites is revealed. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the solution to burnt toast. There won’t be any wind chill warnings in Wisconsin this winter (wbay.com) Why you’ll no longer see ‘Wind Chill Warnings’ this winter (msn.com) Understanding Cold Weather Alerts The origin of most meteorites finally revealed | ScienceDaily The Demise of Burnt Toast: The Invention of the Pop-up Toaster - Hennepin

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18:58

Wearable Armband for Stroke Victims to Increase...

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2024/10/17

A new wearable armband might help stroke victims with flexibility in their arms and the latest new drink trend - "Dirty Soda" - we’ll explain what that is. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the London Beer Flood that claimed several lives and spilled hundreds of thousands of gallons on the streets of London. New Wearable Cuff 'Rewires' Brains of Stroke Patients by Stimulating Nerves (goodnewsnetwork.org) Task-Oriented Design of a Multi-Degree of Freedom Upper Limb Prosthesis with Integrated

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24:44

The Decision Making of Fungi, Weird Wednesday -...

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2024/10/16

The decision-making processes in fungi - you heard that right! Weird Wednesday has an Mt Everest discovery 100 years later, a wife-carrying competition, and controversy in the Conkers Championship…we’ll explain. And on This Day in History, the start of Disney Cartoons.Do fungi recognize shapes? | ScienceDaily Everest climber Irvine's foot believed found after 100 years (bbc.com) Wife-carrying championship victory brings beer, cash | AP News Conkers controversy: World tournament investigates claims

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23:45

Killing Mosquitos with CBD, The Possibility of...

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2024/10/15

Can CBD be used to snuff out mosquitos? New research says ‘yes’, and, perhaps a surprise but space is getting crowded – or at least satellite traffic is on the rise. Is this cause for concern? Plus on This Day in History, shredded wheat – the cereal that would greatly impact an industry – and the patented machine that made it.CBD from Hemp Kills Mosquitoes, Inflicting 100% Mortality Rate on Pesticide-Resistant Insects (goodnewsnetwork.org) Larvicidal Activity of Hemp Extracts and Cannabidiol

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25:13

Study Shows Everything that the Famous "Man-Eater"...

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2024/10/14

A new study reveals human and animal hair in the teeth of the famous ‘man-eater’ lions that were killed in 1898, and what we can learn from a rare well-preserved Viking burial site. Plus, on This Day in History, Teddy Roosevelt delivers an hour-long campaign speech in Milwaukee AFTER being shot in the chest. Genomic study identifies human, animal hair in 'man-eater' lions' teeth | ScienceDaily In Denmark, 50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons have been unearthed, a rare discovery | AP News Teddy

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22:01

Electroactive Material Breakthrough for Wearable...

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2024/10/11

A new electroactive material may represent a massive breakthrough for wearable devices, including the medical variety – we’ve got details. Plus, on This Day in History, the patent wars over who really invented the laser come to an end. Nature and plastics inspire breakthrough in soft sustainable materials | ScienceDaily Gordon Gould: The Long Battle For The Laser Patent | Electronic Design Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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34:36

Voyager 2 Shuts Down Another Instrument to Preserve...

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2024/10/10

Voyager 2 shuts off one of its five remaining instruments to preserve power. Plus, on This Day in History; an extended look at the history of the first synthetic soap and its successor – a massive brand name that’s still dominating the market today – some 90 years later. NASA shut off a Voyager 2 tool to save power | Popular Science (popsci.com) NASA Turns Off Iconic Voyager 2 Instrument As Space Probe Loses Power | IFLScience NASA Turns Off Science Instrument to Save Voyager 2 Power | NASA Jet

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23:31

A 2 Billion-Year-Old Rock Houses Living Microbes,...

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2024/10/09

On today’s episode; a 2 billion-year-old rock is found to house living microbes! Weird Wednesday features a treasure hunt that ends after 31 years, a job application response that took 50 years, and another midwest alligator. And on This Day in History the first electric blanket is manufactured in the US, and it isn’t cheap! 2-billion-year-old rock home to living microbes After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl | AP News Treasure hunt for golden owl

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21:00

A Mission to Study the Potential for Life on...

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2024/10/08

A mission to study the potential for life on Jupiter’s moon Europa is soon expected to launch. Plus, a potential breakthrough in the field of neuroscience that could help combat Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. And on 'This Day in History'; the microwave oven is patented. NASA is launching a major mission to look for habitable spots on Jupiter’s moon Europa (theconversation.com) SpaceX, NASA stand down from Oct. 10 Europa Clipper launch due to Hurricane Milton (msn.com) Neuroscientists spark

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19:15

Agriculture on Earth Began 66 Million Years Ago (And...

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2024/10/07

Scientists now say agriculture on earth began 66 million years ago thanks to ... ants! Plus, long thought to be a detriment to learning, a new study provides insight on how teachers can get the most out of cell phones – and other technology – in the classroom. And, on This Day in History, the TV show that brought the nation several dance crazes -- American Bandstand debuts in Philadelphia. Ant agriculture began 66 million years ago in the aftermath of the asteroid that doomed the

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22:31

New Discovery on Pluto's Largest Moon, Plastic Eating...

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2024/10/04

With the help of the Webb telescope, scientists have found new information about the surface on one of Pluto’s moons and as for our plastic problems here on earth – researchers have found a common family of bacteria using the material for food. What might that mean for global clean-up efforts. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the start of the “Men’s Only” magazine, Esquire.NASA's Webb telescope detects traces of carbon dioxide on a Pluto moon | AP News NASA Telescope Finds New Details About

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24:16

The First Battery-Powered Planes Tested and TDIH -...

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2024/10/03

The first battery-powered planes are tested to help improve global emissions emitted from aircrafts and on This Day in History, the first female senator is appointed - but only serves for 24 hours, we’ll explain.The world's first battery-powered planes have landed. But how safe are they? | BBC Science Focus Magazine Sustainable air travel: Could long-haul flights ever go green? - BBC Science Focus Magazine ZeroAvia Makes Aviation History, Flying World’s Largest Aircraft Powered with a

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24:05

New Exoplanet Discovered at a Nearby Star, Weird...

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2024/10/02

A new exoplanet was discovered circling our nearest star neighbor – and no, I'm not talking about the sun. Weird Wednesday includes a fat bear contest, a sheep herding tradition, and a blue lobster. Plus, on This Day in History, 1851 – the pasilalinic-sympathetic compass promises to provide global communication without the use of electronics – instead, they used snails.Scientists discover planet orbiting closest single star to our Sun | ScienceDaily Fat Bear Week 2024 | VOTE (explore.org) Online

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