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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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All Episodes

11:36

Healing Metals, Sensitive Teeth, Sports Supplements

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/08/25

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.

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12:32

Time Perception, Heart in a Box, Flying Ticks

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/08/24

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

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10:30

Partner Look-alikes, CRISPR Wood, Aggressive...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/08/23

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.

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10:55

Mars Organics, Cognitive Flexibility, Copper Age...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/08/18

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.

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11:10

Pine Tree Painkiller, Cell Spitting Creature,...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/08/17

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.

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13:18

Smart Drugs, Frozen Organ Transplant, Curly Hair Cool

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/08/16

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.

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10:59

High Voice Gene, Egyptian Art X-Ray, Finding Fresh Water

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/08/11

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

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11:26

Octopus Death Frenzy, Wildlife Tracking, Fungi to the...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/08/10

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.

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12:40

Space Swells Brain Cavity, Cave Fossils, Keeping Cool

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/08/09

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

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12:51

Vaccine Menstrual Length, Lonely in a Crowd, Aussie...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/08/04

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.

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9:59

Amino Acid Fountain of Youth, Plan Ahead, Keto for...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/08/03

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

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11:11

Cartilage Regeneration, Chatbot Virus, Hit Song...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/08/02

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.

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10:58

Sharkphones, Cave Engravings, Diaper Houses

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/07/28

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.

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12:03

Shark Deterrents, Earth Axis Tilt, Hair Loss Reversal

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/07/27

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

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9:50

Shark-Eating Eels, Lonely Parrots, Whales Repair DNA

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/07/26

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

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13:15

Catatonic Wake Up, Forever Chemicals, Crops With No Sun

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/07/21

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.

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9:45

Post-Paralysis Walking, Important Naps, History of...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/07/20

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.

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12:17

Space Hibernation, New York is Sinking, Baby Talk

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/07/19

Today, you’ll learn about a way we might, one day, be able to sleep our way to the stars, why some of the world’s cities are sinking, and how babies’ brain structures could be influenced by how much we speak to them. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/space-hibernation-new-york-is-sinking-baby-talkSpace Hibernation “Hibernation-Like State Induced by Ultrasound Could Enable Long-Distance Spaceflights.” by Ruairi J. Mackenzie.

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11:45

Stem Cell Meat, Antarctica Cavern and Ants Playing Dead

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/07/14

Today you’ll learn about lab-grown meat, a world hundreds of feet below a West Antarctic glacier, and a new discovery about the mysterious behavior of ants. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/stem-cell-meat-antarctica-cavern-and-ants-playing-deadStem Cell Meat “Cultured Meat Produced Using Immortal Stem Cells.” by Molly Campbell. 2023.https://www.technologynetworks.com/genomics/news/cultured-meat-produced-using-immortal-stem-cells-373195“Meat

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13:06

Brain Activity Decoder, No Pain Molecules and Psych Tech

Curiosity Weekly ·

2023/07/13

Today you’ll learn how AI might be able to read your mind, what we can learn from a woman who doesn’t feel any physical pain, and a new app that aims to change our approach to mental health treatment. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/brain-activity-decoder-no-pain-molecules-and-psych-techBrain Activity Decoder“Brain Activity Decoder Can Reveal Stories in People’s Minds.” n.a.

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