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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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25:36

World's Smallest Pacemaker, "Natural" Ozempic...

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2025/04/07

A pacemaker that can fit inside the tip of a syringe and scientists discover two "natural" alternatives to Ozempic. On This Day in History, France adopts the metric system. World's smallest pacemaker is activated by light | ScienceDaily Weight Loss Breakthrough: Stanford Scientists Discover “Natural Ozempic” Without the Side Effects | SciTechDaily Prohormone cleavage prediction uncovers a non-incretin anti-obesity peptide | Nature 'Natural Ozempic' can help you lose weight, prevent heart disease |

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21:53

CO₂ Ocean Cleanup Plans Controversary, Paralyzed Man...

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2025/03/28

A new plan to absorb carbon dioxide from the ocean to fight global warming may be effective, but it is also controversial. Also, a paralyzed man that can stand again after receiving a stem cell treatment. Plus, on This Day in History, the partial meltdown at Three Mile Island nuclear power plant.Oceans' ability to absorb carbon dioxide could be key in fighting global warming | AP News Paralyzed man can stand again after receiving stem cell treatment in Japan | ZME Science Three Mile Island -

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20:31

New Drug Delays Alzheimer's Symptoms, The Skeleton...

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2025/03/27

A new drug shows signs of delaying Alzheimer’s symptoms in those who are genetically predisposed to the disease and a surprising skeleton discovery could rewrite our history of the pyramids. Plus, On This Day in History, the first cherry blossom trees are planted in Washington D.C.Anti-amyloid drug shows signs of preventing Alzheimer's dementia | ScienceDaily Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Now they have to prove it | AP News Strange skeleton discovery could rewrite

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19:15

Weird Weds: A New Study Debunks Previously Held...

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2025/03/26

On this Weird Wednesday episode; A pregnant Egyptian mummy that wasn’t actually pregnant, a new video game has led to the closing of Japanese shrines, and the missing river otters that are enjoying their freedom. Plus, on This Day in History, Dr. Jonas Salk and the introduction of the polio vaccine'Pregnant' ancient Egyptian mummy with 'cancer' actually wasn't pregnant and didn't have cancer, new study finds | Live Science New study debunks claims of pregnancy and cancer in ‘Mysterious Lady’

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18:17

Why We Can't Remember Life as a Baby, 21-Year-Old...

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2025/03/25

Why we can’t remember our lives as babies and a groundbreaking gene therapy cures a 21-year-old of his sickle cell anemia. On This Day in History, the discovery of Saturn’s moon Titan.Why Can’t We Remember Our Lives as Babies? Our Earliest Memories May Still be There | ZME Science Groundbreaking Gene Therapy Cures 21-year-old of His Sickle Cell Anemia: ‘I’m not in pain anymore' | Good News Network Titan: Exploration - NASA Science On This Day In History: Christiaan Huygens Discovers Saturn's

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20:24

Artificial Muscle Created for Soft and Wiggly Robots,...

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2025/03/24

Scientists are working on soft wiggly robots using artificial muscles and can we harvest energy from Earth’s rotation? Some physicists think they found a way to do it. On This Day in History, Elvis Presley joins the Army. Artificial muscle flexes in multiple directions, offering a path to soft, wiggly robots | ScienceDaily Artificial muscle flexes in multiple directions, offering a path to soft, wiggly robots | TechXplore Physicists Think They’ve Found a Way to Harvest Energy from Earth’s Rotation

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22:36

First Images of CO2 in Exoplanet Atmospheres,...

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2025/03/21

The James Webb Telescope captures the first direct images of carbon dioxide in exoplanet atmospheres and bacteria that makes biodegradable plastic. Plus, on This Day in History, Alcatraz Prison closes its doors.Webb telescope captures its first direct images of carbon dioxide outside solar system | ScienceDaily James Webb Space Telescope Snaps The First Images of an Exoplanet with Possible Life-Giving CO₂ - The Debrief JWST-TST High Contrast: Living on the Wedge, or, NIRCam Bar Coronagraphy Reveals

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19:23

Saturn's New 128 Moons, "White Hole" Could...

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2025/03/20

Saturn has taken a definitive lead in the moon race as over 100 new moons have been discovered and you have heard of black holes, but the theoretical white hole could revolutionize our understanding of the universe. Plus, on This Day in History, the alarm clock that caused a near-riot.128 New Moons Found Orbiting Saturn in Mindblowing Discovery : ScienceAlert Over 100 new moons discovered in Saturn's orbit: What to know | USA Today Space Scientists Discover 128 New Moons Orbiting Saturn | Physics

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19:06

First Brown Bear to Undergo Brain Surgery, Fossils...

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2025/03/19

The first brown bear to undergo brain surgery wakes from hibernation, 380-million-year-old fossils tossed into the dump over an unpaid bill, and the Mary Molone statue in Dublin may be moved to stop people from “violating” it. Plus, on This Day in History, the standard time act of 1918.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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20:27

Neuroprosthetic-Robot System Restores Movement for...

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2025/03/18

A breakthrough neuroprosthetic-robot system restores movement in spinal cord injury patients and one-third of US bird species populations are declining. On This Day in History, the largest art heist in US is committed at artwork valued at $500 million is stolen.Robotics and spinal stimulation restore movement in paralysis | ScienceDaily US bird populations continue alarming decline | ScienceDaily History’s Biggest Art Heist | HISTORY Five Things to Know About the Gardner Museum Heist—the Biggest

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24:03

Lego Tires Eco-Friendly Upgrade, Sea Levels Rise...

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2025/03/17

Lego is updating how they manufacture their tires to make them more eco-friendly and global sea levels rose more than expected in 2024. On This Day in History, we look back at the Pulitzer Prize winning photograph “Burst of Joy” and the truth behind the happy photo. Lego, the World’s Largest (and Smallest) Tire Manufacturer, Makes a Major Eco-Friendly Upgrade | ZME Science Global sea level rose faster than expected in 2024, according to NASA analysis - ABC News NASA Analysis Shows Unexpected Amount

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24:46

Robotic Arm Moved by Thought, How the Brain's...

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2025/03/14

A paralyzed man is able to move a robotic arm using only his thoughts with the help of AI and how the brain cannabinoid receptor is linked to stress. Plus, on This Day in History, we take a look at the Gold Standard Act. Paralyzed Man Moved a Robotic Arm Using Only His Thoughts Thanks to AI. It Kept Working for Months | ZME Science Brain Receptors For Cannabis Could Be Why Some People Are More Resilient : ScienceAlert Brain Cannabinoid Receptor Linked With Stress Resilience in Mice Astocyte

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19:29

Psilocybin Might Repair Some Brain Damage, Ancient...

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2025/03/13

How Psilocybin might help repair brain damage from mild head trauma and an ancient fortress is discover is Spain during the construction of a solar plant. Plus, on This Day in History, the crazy story of how the Grapefruit League got its name.Psilocybin Shows Promise in Repairing Brain Damage from Mild Head Trauma | ZME Science Construction Workers Were Building a Solar Plant—and Uncovered a 5,000-Year-Old Fortress | Popular Mechanics Construction crew discovers ancient fortress while building

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20:03

Good Night's Sleep Benefits for All Ages, The Royal...

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2025/03/12

The importance of sleep for all ages and the health benefits a good night's sleep provides, the interesting rivalry game that takes place in England, and a long flight diverted due to bathroom misconduct. Plus, on This Day in History, FDR’s first “fireside chat” during the Great Depression.Quality sleep speeds up kids' concussion recovery - UPI.com Poor sleep drives high blood pressure In teens, study indicates - UPI.com Sleepy nurses vulnerable to common cold, other infections - UPI.com Royal

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23:54

"3-Body Problem" Discovered in the Kuiper Belt and...

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2025/03/11

At 3.7 billion miles away, a “3-body problem” is discovered in the Kuiper Belt which could rewrite history. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the quiz show scandals of the 1950s.Hubble Telescope discovers a new '3-body problem' puzzle among Kuiper Belt asteroids (video) | Space 3.7 Billion Miles Away: Hubble Uncovers a Hidden Trio That Could Rewrite Kuiper Belt History | SciTechDaily Beyond Point Masses. IV. Trans-Neptunian Object Altjira Is Likely a Hierarchical Triple Discovered through

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22:11

Zero-Crew Warship Launched, Scientist Create a...

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2025/03/10

DARPA looks to advance maritime warfare by launching a zero-crew warship and in the process of bringing back the woolly mammoth, scientists first create a woolly mouse - and it is adorable. On This Day in History, the Senate votes to amend the constitution to change the voting age to 18. US launches first-ever 240-ton ship that needs zero crew to operate | Interesting Engineering No sailors in sight: DARPA launches warship designed 'from the ground up' to be truly unmanned - Breaking Defense Serco,

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22:06

VR Device Allows You to Taste Food Virtually and TDIH...

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2025/03/07

The Virtual Reality device that could allow us to taste food and drinks remotely. Plus, on This Day in History, the residents of Bikini Atoll are relocated to make way for US atomic bomb testing.New device lets you taste food in virtual reality | Popular Science A New VR Device Lets You Taste Coffee and Cake Remotely Without Taking a Bite | ZME Science Scientists create ‘e-Taste’ device that could add flavour to virtual reality experiences | Science | The Guardian A sensor-actuator–coupled

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21:57

Blue Ghost Moon Lander Sends Back Data, World's...

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2025/03/06

“Blue Ghost” lands on the moon and is already sending data back, earth’s biggest iceberg runs aground – what are the implications? And on This Day in History, the first major public malware scare in history.See the Striking New Images From the Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, Now the Second Private Spacecraft to Touch Down on the Moon | Smithsonian Sunrise on the moon! Private Blue Ghost lander captures amazing shot after historic lunar touchdown (photo) | Space Blue Ghost Begins Surface Operations,

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25:17

Gold Crown Found Under a Bed, Giant Goldfish...

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2025/03/05

On today’s Weird Wednesday episode, an ancient Greek gold crown is found under a man’s bed, a giant goldfish is recovered in Pennsylvania, and the world has a new official “smallest park”. Plus, on This Day in History, the holiday that was declared to prevent bank collapses during the Great Depression.Rare Ancient Greek gold crown was kept for decades in box of newspapers under bed | Daily Mail Online Ancient Greek Crown of Pure Gold Found in Box Under Man's Bed - GreekReporter.com Look:

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22:05

Aging Faster Due to Heat, Australian Fossil Reshaping...

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2025/03/04

How extreme heat can actually make you age faster and a fossil discovery is reshaping Australia’s dinosaur hierarchy. Plus, on This Day in History, we look at the evolution of the fax machine. Ancient Australia Had a Dinosaur Predator Ecosystem Unlike Anything Else on Earth | ZME Science Evolutionary and paleobiogeographic implications of new carcharodontosaurian, megaraptorid, and unenlagiine theropod remains from the upper Lower Cretaceous of Victoria, southeast Australia Extreme Heat Can

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