Curiosity Weekly

Today you’ll learn about how ancient Roman concrete can heal itself, the recent discovery of a virovore, and how a new study looks into whether or not we can control feelings of guilt through the placebo effect.       Roman Concrete Magic       “Scientists may have found magic ingredient behind ancient Rome’s self-healing concrete” by Jacklin Kwan...

Today you’ll learn about how scientists are using AI to talk to animals, the discovery of new, very big, very old candidate galaxies, and how there just may be an extra layer in the earth’s inner core.      AI Animal Translator       “How Scientists Are Using AI to Talk to Animals” by Sophie Bushwick    “Bat Chatter Is More Than a Cry in the D...

Today we discuss the psychological effects of listening to podcasts, how climate change actually makes us more likely to engage in hate speech, and how giving plants alcohol in the form of ethanol can make them resistant to drought.       Podcast Friends       “Listening to podcasts may help satisfy our psychological need for social connection, stu...

Today we discuss how nicknames for young boys can help them socialize better, how archaeologists in Poland have unearthed the grave of a woman people feared might return from the dead, and a new study that disproves Freud’s theory that more successful people are unhealthier than less successful people.       Boyhood Nickname       “Why You Should A...

Today, you’ll learn about how your next scrape might be healed using algae, what ancient Mayans can teach us about water conservation, and the skincare routines… of humpback whales    Healing Algae    “Plasma tech transforms blue-green algae into wound-healing wonder.” by Paul McClure. 2023.    “Health Benefits of Blue-Green Algae: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease...

Today, you’ll learn about how our sense of smell can change how we see colors, the pickiness of bees, and research that shows how listening to this show will increase your sense of well-being.    Smells and Colors     “Our sense of smell changes the colors we see, show scientists.” by Mischa Dijkstra. 2023.    “Let’s obliterate the myth that humans have a bad sen...

Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in transplanting organs from one species to another, a study on the lightning-quick perception of soccer goalies, and the importance of clean snow in the battle against climate change.     Monkey Pig Kidney Transplant  “Monkey survives for two years after gene-edited pig-kidney transplant.” by Max Kozlov. 2023.    “Monkey survi...

Today, you’ll learn about some really counterintuitive findings on OCD and decision making, how albatross might fly on a wave of sound, and a new understanding of the relationship between ice… and fungus.    OCD Decisions    “Brain imaging study reveals peculiarities in uncertainty processing in obsessive-compulsive disorder.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023.    “Evidence Accu...

Today, you’ll learn about an incredible bionic hand, how scientists are watching what we eat… from space, and a new study that looks into how humans feel about AI judging them.    Bionic Hand     “Groundbreaking achievement as bionic hand merges with user’s nervous and skeletal systems, remaining functional after years of daily use.” by Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna. 2023.&nb...

Today, you’ll learn about a brainy new study on chronic pain, how female frogs play dead to avoid having to deal with male frogs, and a possible breakthrough on avian flu that involves editing chickens.    Brain & Chronic Pain    “New study provides evidence for more effective brain-based treatment of chronic back pain.” ScienceDaily. 2023.    “New Study Provides...

Today, you’ll learn about a possible breakthrough in the fight against Strep A, a new theory on the demise of dinos, and how pied tamarins communicate in a noisy city.    Nasal Vaccine    “Vaccine via the nasal passage could be the new line of defence against Strep A.” SceinceDaily. 2023.    “Vaccine via the nasal passage could be the new line of defence against Strep...

Today, you’ll learn about new genetic clues to male hair loss, some helpful news about the future of renewable energy, and some sweet and juicy new research on the origins of citrus.     Hair Loss Clues     “New findings on hair loss in men.” ScienceDaily. 2023.    “Male Pattern Baldness.” reviewed by Dany Paul Baby, MD. 2023.    “Male Androgenetic...

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...