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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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12:07

Stopping Superbugs, Powerful Pulsar, Hippo Poop

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/11/29

Today, you’ll learn about new ways to kill antibiotic resistant bacteria, the discovery of the most powerful pulsar we’ve ever seen, and the truth about hippo poop.Stopping Superbugs“Dangerous ‘superbugs’ are a growing threat, and antibiotics can’t stop their rise. What can?” by Nicoletta Lanese. 2023.“Retrospective, observational analysis of the first one hundred consecutive cases of personalized bacteriophage therapy of difficult-to-treat infections facilitated by a Belgian consortium.” by

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11:29

Genetic Vegetarianism, Roman Sarcophagus, Homework

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/11/24

Today, you’ll learn about a possible genetic link to vegetarianism, the discovery of a very important ancient woman, and the truth about homework.Genetic Vegetarianism“Going vegetarian? The dietary choice may be influenced by your genes.” by Emily Cooke. 2023.“Genetics of vegetarianism: A genome-wide association study.” by Nabeel R. Yaseen, et al. 2023.“Large-scale GWAS of food liking reveals genetic determinants and genetic correlations with distinct neurophysiological traits.” by Sebastian

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11:11

3D Print Stem Cells, Puzzling Elephants, Believing...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/11/23

Today, you’ll learn about a new technique that can print stem cells, how elephants can solve puzzles, and if delulu is really the solulu.3D Print Stem Cells“Scientists develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries.” Science News. 2023.“Oxford researchers develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries.” University of Oxford. 2023.Puzzling Elephants“Wild Asian elephants display unique puzzle solving skills.” ScienceDaily. 2023.“How intelligent

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12:40

Steroid Psychopathy, Iceberg Crash, Stand Up Dizziness

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/11/22

Today, you’ll learn about the psychological toll of steroid use, a very slow moving penguin-iceberg collision, and why we sometimes get dizzy when we stand up.Steroid Psychopath“Male weightlifters who use steroids are more prone to psychopathology than those who do not.” by Vladimir Hedrih. 2023.“Clustering psychopathology in male anabolic-androgenic steroid users and nonusing weightlifters.” by Marie Lindvik Jorstad, et al. 2023.“Anabolic Steroids.” Cleveland Clinic. 2023.Iceberg Crash“45-mile-long

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14:22

Hypno Pain Killer, Mosquito Secrets, Important Worms

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/11/17

Today, you’ll learn about how hypnotherapy could be a tool to fight pain after surgery, a discovery that could lead to less mosquito-borne diseases, and how you might have worms to thank for your fall feast.Hypno Pain Killer“The Role of Hypnotherapy in Postoperative Cardiac Surgical Patients, A Scoping Review of Current Literature.” by Basil Ahmad, et al. 2023.“Hypnosis.” Cleveland Clinic. 2022.“Direct comparisons between hypnosis and meditation: A mini-review.” by Gabriele Penazzi & Nicola De

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13:00

Happiest Age, Compassion Fatigue, Arthritis Treatment

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/11/16

Today, you’ll learn about how happiness fluctuates with age, a study that suggests compassion fatigue might be a self-fulfilling prophecy, and a possible new revolution in arthritis treatment.Happiest Age“At which age are we at our happiest.” Ruhr Universitat. 2023.“The development of subjective well-being across the life span: A meta-analytic review of longitudinal studies.” by Susanne Buecker, et al. 2023.Compassion Fatigue“Compassion Fatigue as a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Believe Compassion is

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13:59

Tasmanian Tigers, Intensifying Hurricanes, Dog-Fox...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/11/15

Today, you’ll learn about the possible return of the Tasmanian tiger, the future of hurricanes, and how one animal shelter made a stunning discovery.Tasmanian Tigers“For the first time, researchers decoded the RNA of an extinct animal.” by Katherine Kornei. 2023.“Facts About Tasmanian Tigers.” by Alina Bradford. 2017.“Genome of the Tasmanian tiger provides insights into the evolution and demography of an extinct marsupial carnivore.” by Charles Y. Feigin, et al. 2017.“Historical RNA expression

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11:34

PTSD in the Brain, Dopamine Decisions, Love Body...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/11/10

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

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11:23

New Mom Pareidolia, Soapy Cilantro, Problem-Solving...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/11/09

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

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12:40

Chameleon Buildings, Math Pattern of Cells, Gravity...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/11/08

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.

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11:59

Water Breakthrough, Suppress Stress, Ancient Wood

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/11/03

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

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12:33

Nano Zit Zapper, Super Strong Silk, Plant Communication

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/11/02

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

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12:34

Leaf Swab Tell All, Taffy Science, Persistence of Memory

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/11/01

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

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12:02

Misophonia, Self-Relevant Artwork, Ancient Artillery

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/10/27

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

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13:16

Dirty Toothbrush, Smart Crows, Rare Supermassive...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/10/26

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

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13:48

Death Experiences, Breast Milk Cancer Test, Job Skill...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/10/25

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.

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14:25

False Memory, Logic in Toddlers, Cake Cutting Math

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/10/20

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 MemoryFalse 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.”

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12:52

Microbot Tumor Killer, Keto & PCOS, Do Opposites...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/10/19

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

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13:54

Embryo Model, Breathing Ball, End of a Dynasty

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/10/18

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

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12:09

Depression, Penguin Chicks, Peeing In The Cold

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/10/13

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

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