Curiosity Weekly

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 t...

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...

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...

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-andr...

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. 20...

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...

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 th...

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 Gy...

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....

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.    “Ch...

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 Sc...

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...

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.   “Detecti...

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: Wh...

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 Y...

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 St...

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 Memory    False Memories For Ending of Events.” by Petar P. Raykov. 2023.    “Factors Affecting the Accuracy of Eyewitness Identification.” by Sheena M. Lorenza. 2023 .     Log...

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-Dhahi...

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 Weinberg...

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 Wea...

Today, you’ll hear the truth about the chromosome that determines the male sex, new secrets from an old iceman, and an exoplanet denser than steel.      Y Chromosome Puzzle    “The Y Chromosome’s genetic puzzle is finally complete.” by Tina Hesman Saey. 2023.    “Chromosomal Sex Determination in Mammals.” National Library of Medicine. N.d.    “Chro...

Today, you’ll learn about the colors of climate change, the benefits of exercising with your pals, and the science behind the highs and lows of online dating.     Climate Change Color    “Nature’s changing colors makes climate change visible.” by Sujata Gupta. 2023.    “The Science of Fall Foliage and Climate Change: UVM Expert.” by Ellie Scott and BAsil Waugh. 2...

Today, you’ll learn about a successful moon landing that could launch another space race, an answer to the age-old debate about whether you should marry for love or money, and a 250 million year old human-sized armored sea lizard.     Indian Moon Landing    “India’s successful moon landing follows recent failures by other countries.” by Katherine Kornei. 2023.   ...

Today, you’ll learn the truth about farts and pink eye, about studies showing the seven year itch might just be a thing, and about an ancient dance floor you could play like a drum.     Pink Eye Cause    “Can You Get Pink Eye If Someone Farts on Your Pillow?” by Scott Frothingham. 2019.    “The ultimate guide to pink eye.” by Amir Monzavi, OD. 2020.   ...

Today, you’ll learn about how barnacles could lead researchers to the site of a lost plane crash, a record breaking polar bear party up north, and a new dinosaur discovery that could shed light on the era of their demise.     MH370 Barnacles    “Barnacles may help reveal location of lost Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.” ScienceDaily. 2023.    “Flight 370 ‘will be...