Curiosity Weekly

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...

Today, you’ll learn about urban greening, a new sci-fi like crystal that’ll make things move without electricity, and Darwin’s Paradox.     Urban Greening    “Large positive ecological changes of small urban greening actions.” by Luis Mata, et al. 2023.    “Small urban greening projects can dramatically increase the number of insect species in cities.” Science Da...

Today, you’ll learn about a new twist with carbon and plants, some good news for all you walkers out there, and a new study on kids and self-esteem.   Carbon & Plants    “For Decades, Our Carbon Emissions Sped the Growth of Plants - Not Anymore.” YaleEnvironment360. 2023.    “CO2 is making Earth greener - for now.” by Samson Reiny. 2016.    “Climate Chan...

Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in decoding brain activity using Pink Floyd, an anatomy class that would be a hit at Gotham University, and an everyday germ-blowing machine.    Pink Floyd Brain Activity    “Neuroscientists Re-create Pink Floyd Song from Listeners’ Brain Activity.” by Lucy Tu. 2023.    “Music can be reconstructed from human auditory cortext ac...

Today, you’ll learn about hidden consciousness in comatose patients, the eerie secret glowing language of frogs, and the mysterious blinking of race car drivers.     Comatose Consciousness     “Source of Hidden Consciousness in ‘Comatose’ Brain Injury Patients Found.” Columbia University. 2023.    “Injury patterns associated with cognitive motor dissociation...

Today, you’ll learn about turning dirty fog into clean drinking water, how hookworms might help stave off diabetes, and a surprising link between memory and paranoia.     Dirty Fog to Clean Water     “Collecting clean water from fog.” by Fabio Bergamin. 2023.    “Scientists are harvesting water by building fog harps and zapping the air.” by Angela Chen. 2018...

Today, you’ll learn about a surprising link between youth activism and critical thinking, a new discovery related to sleep apnea, and how aggressive driving adds more CO2 to the atmosphere.     Teenage Activism    “Teens Engaged in Activism Become Better Critical Thinkers, Study Finds.” University of Michigan. 2023.    “Charting the longitudinal trajectories and...

Today, you’ll learn about a possible new treatment for chronic pain, a major obstacle to the world’s tree-planting plans, and some bad news for nose pickers.     Chronic Pain Treatment   “Identification and targeting of a unique Nav1.7 domain driving chronic pain.” by Kimberly Gomez, et al. 2023.   https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2217800120   “Nav1.7 w...

Today, you’ll learn about how when we eat might influence our risks for type 2 diabetes, a new use for nanotech in treating age-related blindness, and how crocodiles respond to the cries of human babies.   Early Breakfast  “An early breakfast may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.” Barcelona Institute for Global Health. 2023 .  “Early breakfast linked to lower risk...

Today, you’ll learn about a new weapon in the war against toxic shock syndrome, how scientists used AI to understand how humans evolved to walk upright, and a new discovery that changes what we know about saber-toothed cats.    TSS Bacto-Battles  “Inhibition of Toxic Shock Syndrome Associated Staphylococcus aureus by Probiotic Lactobacilli.” by Patrick M. Schlievert. 2023. &nbs...

Today, you’ll learn about a toxic fish that could help save lives, new secrets about the people who once lived in Machu Picchu, and a study that looked at the benefits of breastfeeding.  Korean Rockfish Power “This fish delivers a nasty sting. Could it also save lives?” by Phie Jacobs. 2023.  https://www.science.org/content/article/fish-delivers-nasty-sting-could-it-also-save-lives “Rock...

Today, you’ll learn about how researchers are using stem cells to cure infertility in mice, the health benefits of honey made by ants, and the potential emotional toll of using AI at work.  Ovarian Failure Cure  “Stem Cell Therapy Restores Fertility in Mouse Model.” by Katie Brighton. 2023.  https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/stem-cell-therapy-restores-fertility-in-mouse-mod...

Today, you’ll learn about gene therapy eye drops, a diamond’s journey to the surface, and the growing creativity of AI. Genetic Eye Drops “Gene-therapy drops restore teen’s vision after genetic disease left his eyes clouded with scars.” by Nicoletta Lanese. 2023.  https://www.livescience.com/health/genetics/gene-therapy-drops-restore-teens-vision-after-genetic-disease-left-his-eyes-clouded-wi...

Today, you’ll learn about self-healing robots, Afib detection in the produce aisle, and hurricanes on worlds orbiting distant stars.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/healing-electronics-grocery-cart-sensors-large-telescopes Healing Electronics  “Shape-Shifting, Self-Healing Machines Are Among Us.” by Simon Makin. 2023. https://www.scientifica...