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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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10:24

Injectable Pacemaker, Starving Black Holes, Bat Blood...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/10/09

Today, you’ll learn about an injectable pacemaker that dissolves after 5 days, how a black hole is starving a galaxy to death, and the bats with record-high blood sugar levels.Injectable Pacemaker“Injectable pacemaker regulates heartbeat for 5 days then dissolves.” by Michael Irving. 2024.“In situ assembly of an injectable cardiac stimulator.” by Umut Aydemir, et al. 2024.“Arrythmia.” Cleveland Clinic. N.d.Black Hole Starves“Astronomers detect black hole ‘starving’ its host galaxy to death.”

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12:30

AC Not Conditioned, False Memories, Cat Grief

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/10/04

Today, you’ll learn about the new air conditioner that cools without conditioning the air, how understanding our false memories can be a window into our problem solving skills, and a study examining the grieving of cats.AC Not Conditioned“Device provides air conditioning without conditioning air.” by Ellen Phiddian. 2024.“A pure radiant cooling device for ‘air conditioning’ without conditioning air.” by Xinyao Zheng, et al. 2024.“2023 was the warmest year in the modern temperature record.” by NOAA

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11:50

Microbiome Map, Insect Metalwork, Animal Colors

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/10/03

Today, you’ll learn about a new tool that maps out our incredibly complex gut microbiome to tell you if it’s healthy or… not so much, how metalworkers are taking lessons from insects to shape metal at room temperature, and the psychology behind our feelings toward unusually colored animals.Microbiome Map“Mayo researchers develop tool that measures health of a person’s gut microbiome.” by Susan Murphy. 2024.“Gut Microbiome Wellness Index 2 enhances health status predictions from gut microbiome

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11:53

Mushroom Robot, Horse Smarts, Strongman Muscles

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/10/02

Today, you’ll learn about the mushrooms that are controlling the movements of robots, how horses might be a lot smarter than we thought, and what makes a strongman… strong.Mushroom Robot“Engineers Gave a Mushroom a Robot Body And Let It Run Wild.” by Mike Grace. 2024.“Mushrooms as Nature’s Alchemists: Cycles, Connections, Healing, and Vision.” by Dana O’Driscoll. 2023.“Fungi May Be Communicating in a Way That Looks Uncannily Like Human Speech.” by David Nield. 2022.“‘Cyborg Soil’ Unearths a Complex

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11:49

Phones & Brain Cancer, Fungus Food, Crocs & Toads

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/09/27

Today, you’ll learn about the massive new study that suggests cell phones don’t cause cancer as some feared, a fluffy orange fungus that could one day turn your food waste into dinner, and how scientists are helping crocodiles refine their tastes.Phones & Brain Cancer“Mobile phones are not linked to brain cancer, according to a major review of 28 years of research.” by Sarah Loughran & Ken Karipidis. 2024.“Brain tumour risk in relation to mobile telephone use: results of the INTERPHONE

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12:19

Moon Clock, Meat Allergy, Bird Culture

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/09/26

Today, you’ll learn about how to sync up clocks on Earth with clocks on the moon, a nanoparticle that could help relieve stubborn allergies, and the culture of birds.Moon Clock“Researchers figure out how to keep clocks on the Earth, Moon in sync.” by John Timmer. 2024.“The Relativistic Framework to Estimate Clock Rates on the Moon.” by Neil Ashby & Bijunath R. Patla. 2024.Meat Allergy“Tick-borne red meat allergy prevented in mice through new nanoparticle treatment.” by Jim Lynch. 2024.“TAK-101

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12:14

Mantle Drill, Tongue Exam, Stonehenge Discovery

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/09/25

Today, you’ll learn about a record-breaking deep drill into the Earth’s mantle, the new science behind the ancient Chinese diagnostic practice of tongue examination, and how a new discovery at Stonehenge is opening up yet more mysteries.Mantle Drill“Geologists drill 1.2 km into rare rocks from Earth’s mantle.” by Michael Irving. 2024.“Internal Structure of Earth: Crust, Mantle & Core, Discontinuities.” Rau’s IAS. 2024.“Earth’s layers: Exploring our planet inside and out.” by Daisy Dobrijevic

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12:05

Bionic Leg, First Impressions, Nanoplastic Detection

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/09/20

Today, you’ll learn about a new groundbreaking bionic leg, the problem with first impressions, and new tech that can detect microplastics in water in milliseconds.Bionic Leg“Bionic leg makes walking quicker and easier for amputees, trial shows.” by Hannah Devlin. 2024.“5.6 Million++ Americans are Living with Limb Loss and Limb Difference: New Study Published.” Amputee Coalition. 2024.“Agonist-antagonist Myoneural Interface (AMI).” MIT Media Lab. N.D.“Continuous neural control of a bionic limb

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11:01

Smart Soil, Smell Preferences, Mars Moss

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/09/19

Today, you’ll learn about the smart soil that gives plants a massive boost even when they’re watered less, how our love of certain odors could be more nurture than nature, and a moss that could one day fill greenhouses on Mars.Smart Soil“‘Smart soil’ grows 138% bigger crops using 40% less water.” by Michael Irving. 2024.“Climate Change Indicators: Drought.” EPA. 2024.“Water for Prosperity and Peace.” Unesco. 2024.“Self-watering SMAG-soil pulls moisture from the air.” by Ben Coxworth.

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13:24

Larynx Transplant, Sleep Studies, Mammal Brains

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/09/18

Today, you’ll learn about the first ever total larynx transplant that gave one cancer patient his voice back, a new way to conduct gold-standard sleep studies without all the wires, and how a new discovery is changing the way scientists understand the mammalian brain.Larynx Transplant“Mayo Clinic marks medical milestone with world’s first known successful total larynx transplant performed in a patient with an active cancer as part of a clinical trial.” EureAlert! 2024.“Total Laryngeal

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13:06

Super Synchronizers, Quantum Compass, Seabirds &...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/09/13

Today, you’ll learn about the so-called super synchronizers who are super attractive to potential partners, a new quantum compass that could one day replace GPS, and how a rare seabird rides out tropical cyclones.Super Synchronizers“Scientists discover ‘Super Synchronizers’ with heightened romantic appeal.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.“Social and nonsocial synchrony are interrelated and romantically attractive.” by M. Cohen, et al. 2024.Quantum Compass“‘It’s the perfect place’: London Underground hosts

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11:39

Rejection Prediction, Cool Fabric, Serotonin & Fertility

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/09/12

Today, you’ll learn about a new way for doctors to use neural networks - or AI - to figure out the risks of organ transplants in individual patients, a new fabric that is - literally - cool, and how serotonin affects fertility.Rejection Prediction“Decoding the hallmarks of allograft dysfunction with a comprehensive pan-organ transcriptomic atlas.” by Harry Robertson, et al. 2024.“History of transplantation.” UNOS. n.d.Cool Fabric“New fabric makes urban heat islands more bearable.” by Paul Dailing

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11:26

Epilepsy Preventer, Tiny 3D Printer, Acts of Kindness

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/09/11

Today, you’ll learn about how an existing blood pressure drug might prevent epilepsy, the pint-sized 3D printer that can print inside your body, and why doing something kind for someone else can be a boost for your own well-being.Epilepsy Preventer“Epilepsy risk drops up to 30% on existing blood pressure drugs.” by Paul McClure. 2024.“Types of Blood Pressure Medications.” Heart.org. 2024.“The epidemiology of epilepsy in older adults: A narrative review by the ILAE Task Force on Epilepsy in the

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12:25

Sunk Cost Fallacy, Wheat Genes, Sweat Monitor

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/09/06

Today, you’ll learn about the part of the brain that keeps us focused on our goals - even when it would be better to quit, a massive discovery of lost wheat genes that could help feed a crowded planet, and the new wearable technology that could diagnose disease by monitoring your sweat.Sunk Cost Fallacy“The neuroscience behind the sunk cost fallacy: Key brain region identified.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.“Goal commitment is supported by vmPFC through selective attention.” by Eleanor Holton, et al.

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11:58

Out-Of-Body Experience, Brain Cell Computing, Cheese...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/09/05

Today, you’ll learn about the amazing transformative power of an out-of-body experience, how scientists want to use brain cells to do their computing, and a study that suggests eating cheese might make you live longer.Out-Of-Body Experience“Exploring the transformative potential of out-of-body experiences: A pathway to enhanced empathy.” by Marina Weiler, et al. 2024.“Out of body experiences and their neural basis.” by Olaf Blanke. 2004.Brain Cell Computing“Open and remotely accessible Neuroplatform

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11:12

Maternal Bonds, Jumping Leeches, Urban Birds

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/09/04

Today, you’ll learn about how moms helped us evolve to live longer, the jumping leeches of Madagascar, and how cities affect bird diversity.Maternal Bonds“Mothers’ care is central factor in animal, human longevity.” by Caitlin Hayes. 2024.“Why Humans Live So Long.” by Heather Pringle. 2013.“Maternal care leads to the evolution of long, slow lives.” by Matthew N. Zipple, et al. 2024.Jumping Leeches“A jumping terrestrial leech from Madagascar.” by Mai Fahmy & Michael Tessler. 2024.“New leech-like

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11:25

Kidneys & Space, Boxing Pride, Art & The Artist

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/08/30

Today, you’ll learn about the effect of space on our kidneys, how a simple display of pride can win a fight, and bad news for artists we know bad things about.Kidneys & Space“Would astronauts’ kidneys survive a roundtrip to Mars?” UCL. 2024.“Cosmic kidney disease: an integrated pan-omic, physiological and morphological study into spaceflight-induced renal dysfunction.” by Keith Siew, et al. 2024.Boxing Pride“Pride displays can sway perceptions of victory in evenly matched boxing fights.” by Eric

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11:44

Stroke Blood Test, Hate Speech Monitoring, Healthy...

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/08/29

Today, you’ll learn about a potential breakthrough in stroke detection, how AI could help put a lid on online hate speech and create safer spaces, and the delicious development of healthier chocolate.Stroke Blood Test“Researchers develop ‘game-changing’ blood test for stroke detection.” EurekAlert! 2024.“Large Vessel Occlusion in Acute Stroke.” by Lena-Alexandra Beume, et al. 2018.“Prospective Validation of Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein, D-Dimer, and Clinical Scales for Acute Large-Vessel

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11:33

Space Firefighting, Sleep Schedules, Polystyrene

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/08/28

Today, you’ll learn about AI that can detect wildfires from space, why going to bed late might not be so great on your mental health, and a breakthrough in recycling.Space Firefighting“Fighting fires from space in record time: how AI could prevent a repeat of Australia’s devastating wildfires.” University of Southern Australia. 2024.“Fire detection from space.” YouTube Video, University of South Australia. 2024.“Number of wildfires to rise by 50% by 2100 and governments are not prepared, experts

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10:31

Nature & Healthy Food, T.Rex Intelligence, Baby Sawfish

Curiosity Weekly ·

2024/08/23

Today, you’ll learn about how a simple walk through nature could make you want to eat healthier foods, a new finding that T.rexes might not have been as cognitively advanced as we thought, and the sheath that keeps sawfish from doing battle in the womb.Nature & Healthy Food“Experiencing nature seems to have an important impact on food choices.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.https://www.psypost.org/experiencing-nature-seems-to-have-an-important-impact-on-food-choices/“Experiencing nature leads to

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