Wed, April 16, 2025

Iceberg Ahead, Microbiome Map, Non-Alcoholic Wine

Icebergs are natural behemoths, littered across the ocean. They are both subjects of awe and fear among sailors so today, Dr. Samantha Yammine discusses the ins and outs of these ginormous monoliths with an experienced sailor and iceberg admirer, producer Teresa Carey. Then, Sam speaks to Dr. Beth Culp, a lead author on a recent study that maps out your gut’s microbiome. After that, Sam asks the question we’ve all been thinking about: what’s the science behind non-alcoholic wine?    If you're curious about a new theory on what happened to the Titanic, tune into Expedition Files on Wednesday, April 16 at 9pm Eastern on Discovery.    Link to Show Notes HERE     Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, April 09, 2025

Fungal Zombies, Audible Enclaves, mRNA Vaccines

Fungal parasites like the ones shown in The Last of Us might not be starting up a zombie apocalypse anytime soon but that doesn’t mean they’re not causing trouble in other ways. Host Dr. Samantha Yammine speaks with Dr. Carolyn Elya, a mycologist specializing in fungi’s unique ability to take over the brains of insects. They discuss how that compares with the fungal zombies in the show and whether concerns over fungal influence on our brains are legitimate. Sam also explores how researchers were recently able to bend soundwaves creating what they call, “Audible Enclaves.” Then, Sam answers the age-old question: how do mRNA vaccines really work?     Tune into the second season of The Last of Us, premiering April 13th on Max.     Link to Show Notes HERE     Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, April 02, 2025

Adolescent Turtles, Measles, Lab-Grown Diamonds

We’re all about answering questions here at Curiosity Weekly. Questions like: where do baby sea turtles actually go when they waddle from their cozy beach nest into the ocean? Host Dr. Samantha Yammine explores the mysteries of adolescent sea turtles before bringing on our special guest, Jessica Malaty Rivera, to answer even more questions, this time about the recent uptick in measles cases in the U.S. and common misconceptions about the MMR vaccine. Finally, is there really a difference between diamonds from the earth and ones grown in a lab? Listen in to find out!   Link to Show Notes HERE .   Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, March 26, 2025

Flower Trade, Climate Tech, Aquafaba

 Spring has officially sprung! The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing and flowers are blooming. But, have you ever wondered the journey that flowers take from the soil to your vase at home? Today on Curiosity Weekly, author Amy Stewart joins Dr. Samantha Yammine to chat about the global flower trade. Sam is also joined by producer Teresa Carey for a climate tech showdown, where Teresa tries to stump Sam and the listeners with some of the wildest ideas in climate tech. Then, you’ll learn about the secret ingredient hidden in your can of chickpeas that’s changing the way we make vegan food.    Link to Show Notes HERE     Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, March 19, 2025

Women In Science & The Future of Male Contraception

It’s Women’s History Month and to celebrate we have Katie Hafner on Curiosity Weekly to discuss the history of women in STEM and ways we can highlight their contributions today. Then, Sam looks into the Wooly Devil, aka the first new plant genus found in a national park in almost 50 years. Finally, Sam and producer Teresa Carey talk about what to know regarding male contraception.   Link to Show Notes HERE .   Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, March 12, 2025

Name That Cell, Ancient Genomes, Cell-Cultured Salmon

Cells may be the building blocks of life (and highschool biology), but who knew they were so complicated? Dr. Samantha Yammine digs into different types of cells and their functions with editorial correspondent Teresa Carey as they discuss the difficulties in defining what a cell even is. Then, Sam speaks with Dr. Sébastien Calvignac-Spencer, a pathogen evolutionary biologist about his work investigating diseases from history. Finally, some curious researchers and entrepreneurs are cultivating actual salmon meat in bioreactors so Sam investigates the process behind growing fish in a lab including the potential ecological effects of cell-cultured salmon hitting the market.     Link to Show Notes HERE     Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, March 05, 2025

The Science of Survival

The new season of Naked and Afraid premieres Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 8pm EST on Discovery.     To celebrate, host Dr. Samantha Yammine talks to legendary survivalist Rob Nelson about his experiences thriving in some of the most extreme conditions on the planet. Rob also gets into some of the facts and myths behind common survival techniques. Then, Sam is joined by Naked and Afraid survivalist, Mandy Horvath. Mandy is the show’s first bi-lateral amputee contestant and she speaks on the physical, environmental, and emotional challenges of participating on the show. Sam also digs into the science behind what’s really going on with our bodies when trapped in the wilderness.     Link to Show Notes HERE     Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.       Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, February 26, 2025

Sea Sponge, Black in Marine Science, Stem Cell Mice

Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Tiara Moore who is a marine ecologist and the founder of Black in Marine Science to talk about her research as well as her advocacy work to ensure equitable systems are in place for Black scientists within the scientific community. Sam digs into a deep sea sponge that has inspired researchers to create a filter that can protect our oceans from a future oil spill and a recent study released where scientists created mice using the DNA from two sperms.     Link to full Show Notes HERE     Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, February 19, 2025

Longevity Tourism, AI & Mental Health, Fracking

The White Lotus is about to be back on our screens on Max so today, we’re diving into the latest trend among elite travelers: longevity tourism. Then, our host Sam speaks to Dr. Jodi Halpern about the mental health effects that come along with the rise of AI technology. And finally, we explore the ins and outs of fracking. Link to all sources here Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, February 12, 2025

Red Dye 3, Extremophiles, Butterflies

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, today our host Dr. Samantha Yammine digs into the science behind what really causes butterflies in your stomach when you’re experiencing infatuation. Then, astrobiologist Dr. Lynn Rothschild joins us to discuss extremophiles and what they can tell us about potential life on other planets. And finally, we discuss the ins and outs of the FDA’s recent ban of Red Dye 3.   Red Dye 3 “FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk.” by JoNel Aleccia. 2025 Source 2, Source 3 , Source 4, Source 5 , Source 6 , Source 7, 8 , 9 , 1 0, 11,  12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17   Extremophiles “Lynn J. Rothschild.” <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/people/lynn-j-rothschild/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target

Wed, February 05, 2025

Canine Chat, Emotional Support Animals, Sniffer Dogs

Today, we dive into the science around man’s best friend to celebrate the Puppy Bowl airing on Animal Planet, February 9th. Sam explores what’s really going on with the recent phenomenon of people teaching their dogs to communicate through word buttons. Dr. Janet Hoy-Gerlach joins the show to discuss her research into the mental health benefits of emotional support animals. Finally, we tackle the power and possibility of a dog’s sense of smell.     Canine Chat  “Soundboard-trained dogs produce non-accidental, non-random and non-imitative two-button combinations.” by Amelia P. M. Bastos, Zachary N. Houghton, et al. 2024.    Source 2    Source 3   Source 4    Emotional Support Animals   “Exploring Benefits of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs): A Longitudinal Pilot Study with Adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI).” by Janet Hoy-Gerlach, Aviva Vincent, Barry Scheuermann, Mamta Ojha. 2022.   Source 2    Source 3   Source 4   Source 5   Sniffer Dogs   “Massachusetts schools use dogs to sniff out Covid-19.” by Gary Tuchman. 2024.   Source 2   Source 3   Source 4   <a href="https://www.petmd.com/dog/behavior/5-dog-nose-facts-you-

Wed, January 29, 2025

Wildfire Tech, #ADHDtest, Human Echolocation

On today’s episode, we dive into the tech helping us respond to the growing risk of wildfires, including the use of AI systems and smoke detectors. Then, Sam speaks to Dr. Linda Charmaraman from the Youth, Media & Wellbeing Research Lab about a recent study that looks into misinformation on TikTok when it comes to diagnosing ADHD. Finally, we talk about how both blind and sighted humans are encouraging greater neuroplasticity in their brains through learning echolocation.    Wildfire Tech   “Canada Report: 2023 Fire Season.” Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. 2023.   “Fact Sheet: Climate Change and Wildfires.” Canadian Climate Institute. 2024.    Source 3 , Source 4 , Source 5 , Source 6 , Source 7 , Source 8 , Source 9 , Source 10 , Source 11 ,  Source 12   #ADHDtest Source 1, Source 2 , Source 3 Human Echolocation Source 1 , <a href="https

Wed, January 22, 2025

Electro-Agriculture, Space Exploration, Vision Repair

Electro-Agriculture  “Scientists Grow Crops in Near-Total Darkness Thanks to New ‘Electro-Agriculture’ Technique.” by Adam Kovac. 2024   “Electro-agriculture: Revolutionizing farming for a sustainable future.” by Bradie S. Crandall, Marcus Harland-Dunaway, Robert E. Jinkerson, et al. 2024     Space Exploration with Dr. Robert Lillis “An ESCAPADE to Mars, on the cheap.” The Planetary Society. 2021. “ESCAPADE: Mission to Mars.” Rocketlab.   “Mission to Mars - ESCAPADE.” Rocketlab . “Dr. Rob Lillis.” Harvath Law Group.    “MAVEN Maps Electric Currents around Mars that are Fundamental to Atmospheric Loss.” by William Steigerwald. 2020.      Stem Cell Vision Repair  “Induced pluripotent stem-cell-derived corneal epithelium for transplant surgery: a single-arm, open-label, first-in-human interventional study in Japan.” by Takeshi Soma, Yoshinori Oie, Hiroshi Takayanagi, Shoko Matsubara, et al. 2024   “World First: Stem Cell Transplant Restores Vision in Multiple People.” by Carly Cassella. 2024.    “Stem cell transplant shows promise for vision loss.” by Rebecca Turner. 2024. “Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency.” ColumbiaDoctors.   “Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells.” UCLA Broad Stem Cell Resea

Wed, January 15, 2025

Habit Formation, Space Bacteria, Leftie Musicians

Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery! This week, Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Anastasia Buyalskaya, a behavioral scientist, to unravel habit formation and debunk the 21-day myth. We also learn about a newly discovered link between musical training and left-handedness. Plus, hear about some space station bacteria that are flexing their superpowers!     Habit Formation    “What Machine Learning Can Teach Us About Habit Formation.” by Anastasia Buyalskaya. 2024 .    Space Bacteria    “Multi-Drug Resistant Bacteria Found on ISS Mutating to Become Functionally Distinct.” by Elizabeth E. Keller. 2024 .  “Mutant Superbugs Pose a Threat to Human Life in Space.” by Javier Yanes. 2024.     Leftie Musicians    “Left-Handed Musicians Appear to Develop Unique Brain Pathways for Language Processing.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024 .    Newscast Soundbites  Microorganisms discovered on the Mir Space Station   Space Station Live: Studying Basic Biology in Space    There Are Microbes in Space?!    Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' h

Bonus · Wed, January 08, 2025

Introducing: 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 for more information.

Fri, January 03, 2025

Re-release :Depression Temp, Cold Water Menopause, Ultrasound Sticker

Today, you’ll learn about the link between body temperature and depression, how taking the the Polar Bear Plunge could soothe symptoms of menopause, and a new sticker that can detect organ failure.   Depression Temp  •“Are Body Temperature and Depression Linked? Science Says, Yes.” by Jess Berthold. 2024.   •“Surprising Link Discovered Between Body Temperature and Depression.” by Jess Berthold. 2024.   Cold Water Menopause  •“Cold water swimming improves menopause symptoms.” EurekAlert! 2024.   •“Is cold water swimming in the winter healthy?” by Bard Amundsen. 2021.   Ultrasound Sticker  •“This ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of deep internal organs.” by Jennifer Chu. 2024.   •“Wearable bioadhesive ultrasound shear wave elastography.” by Hsiao-Chuan Liu, et al. 2024.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, January 02, 2025

Re-release: Bipolar Blood Test, Music & Pain, Puffin Hybrid

Today, you’ll learn about a new blood test that could revolutionize bipolar diagnoses, how music could help knock out pain, and how a changing climate is changing puffins.   Bipolar Blood Test  •“Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder.” University of Cambridge. 2023.   •“Bipolar Disorder.” NIH. n..d.  •“Diagnosis and management of bipolar disorders.” by Fernando S. Goes. 2023.   Music & Pain  •“Emotional responses to favorite and relaxing music predict music-induced hypoalgesia.” by Darius Valevicius, et al. 2023.   •“Editorial: Perspectives on music and pain: from evidence to theory and application.” by Annabel J. Cohen, et al. 2023.   Puffin Hybrid  •“Hybridization of Atlantic puffins in the Arctic coincides with 20th-century climate change.” by Oliver Kersten, et al. 2023.   •“Atlantic Puffin.” n.a. N.d.   •“Puffin FAQs.” Audubon. N.d.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, January 01, 2025

Re-release: Mind-Reading, Universe’s Brightest Object, Cinnamon

Today, you’ll learn about mind-reading machines, the brightest object in the known universe, and the potential power punch of cinnamon.  Mind-Reading  •“Mind-reading devices are revealing the brain’s secrets.” by Miryam Naddaf. 2024.   •“The brain-reading devices helping paralysed people to move, talk and touch.” by Liam Drew. 2022.   •“The rise of brain-reading technology: what you need to know.” by Liam Drew. 2023.   •“How our brains decode speech: special neurons process certain sounds.” by Saima Sidik. 2023.   Universe’s Brightest Object  •“Astronomers discover universe’s brightest object - a quasar powered by a black hole that eats a sun a day.” by Tory Shepherd. 2024.   •“What is a quasar?” by Andy Briggs. 2021.   •“Revealed: the oldest black hole ever observed, dating to dawn of universe.” by Hannah Devlin. 2023.   Cinnamon  •“Cinnamon supplements reduce blood glucose in people with prediabetes.” by Dani Mann. 2024.   •“Cinnamon and Diabetes.” n.a. 2023.  •“Prediabetes (Borderline Diabetes).” by Mike Watts. 2022.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fri, December 27, 2024

Re-release: B12, Healthy Forests, Ketamine & the Brain

Today, you’ll learn about a supervitamin you might already be taking some good news about the health of the world’s forests, and a new study that mapped ketamine’s effects on the brain.   B12  •“Vitamin B12 emerges as key player during cellular reprogramming.” by Alba Vilchez-Acosta. 2023.   •“Vitamin B12: A key player in cellular reprogramming and tissue regeneration.” ScienceDaily. 2023.   Healthy Forests  •“Twenty-year study confirms California forests are healthier when burned - or thinned.” by Kara Manke. 2023.   •“2023 North American Wildfires.” CDP. 2023.   •“Forest restoration and fuels reduction work: Different pathways for achieving success in the Sierra Nevada.” by Scott L. Stephens, et al. 2023.   Ketamine & the Brain  •“New Study Maps Ketamine’s Effects on Brain.” by Christopher D. Shea. 2023.   •“Ketamine.” reviewed by Melisa Puckey. 2023.   •“Whole-brain mapping reveals the divergent impact of ketamine on the dopamine system.” by Malika S. Datta, et al. 2023.   •“Understanding Ketamine Treatment for Depression.” n.a. 2023.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, December 26, 2024

Re-release: Microgravity Gardening, AI Learns Language, Elephant Numbers

Today, you’ll learn about the possible dangers of growing leafy greens in microgravity, a study that let AI tag along with a toddler to learn language the human way, and research on stabilizing elephant populations on the African savannah.   Microgravity Gardening  •“Simulated microgravity facilitates stomatal ingression by Salmonella in lettuce and suppresses a biocontrol agent.” by Noah Totsline, et al. 2024.   •“The Future.” NASA. N.D.   •“What will astronauts eat during long missions in space?” Leidos. 2023.   AI Learns Language  •“AI learns language through the experience of a single child in groundbreaking study.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.   •“Grounded language acquisition through the eyes and ears of a single child.” by Wai Keen Vong, et al. 2024.   Elephant Numbers  •“Protecting and connecting landscapes stabilizes populations of the Endangered savannah elephant.” by Ryan M. Huang, et al. 2024.   •“The African Savanna.” by Michael Swiderek. 2021.   •“Africa’s great savannahs may be more endangered than the world’s rainforests.” by Jeremy Hance. 2012.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, December 25, 2024

Re-release: Silk-Making Bacteria, Deep Coral, CRISPR Agriculture

Today, you’ll learn about a bacteria that turns plastic into spider webs, a massive deep-sea discovery right in our own backyard, and how CRISPR could reshape agriculture for an entire continent.  Silk-Making Bacteria  •“Researchers Engineer Bacteria That Eat Plastic, Make Multipurpose Spider Silk.” Technology Networks. 2024.   •“Two-step conversion of polyethylene into recombinant proteins using a microbial platform.” by Alexander Connor, et al. 2023.  •“Our planet is choking on plastic.” UNEP. n.d.   •“In Images: Plastic is Forever.” UN. n.d.  Deep Coral  •“World’s largest deep-sea coral reef found lurking beneath the Gulf Stream ‘right on the doorstep’ of US coast.” by Harry Baker. 2024.   •“Status of Coral Reefs.” Reef Resilience Network. N.d.   •“Life Below Water.” UN. 2020.   CRISPR Agriculture  •“CRISPR-edited crops break new ground in Africa.” by Heidi Ledford. 2024.   •“Witchweed.” USDA. n.d.   •“Africa’s agricultural revolution: From self-sufficiency to global food powerhouse.” By Gareth Hodder & Brenda Migwalla. 2023.   •“GMOs or non-GMOs? The CRISPR Conundrum.” By Aftab Ahmad, et al. 2023.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fri, December 20, 2024

Re-release: Powerful Polymer, Exoplanet CO2, Adoption Science

Today, you’ll learn about a new polymer that could battle antibiotic resistant infections, a possible new way to detect life on other planets from afar, and what to expect when you’re expecting to adopt a furry friend. Powerful Polymer  •“Texas A&M Team Develops Polymers That Can Kill Bacteria.” by Shana K. Hutchins. 2023.   •“The global threat of antibiotic resistance.” ReAct. N.d.   •“Ring-opening metathesis polymerization of N-methylpyridinium-fused norbornenes to access antibacterial main-chain cationic polymers.” by Sarah N. Hancock, et al. 2023.   Exoplanet CO2   •“A carbon-lite atmosphere could be a sign of water and life on other terrestrial planets, MIT study finds.” by Jennifer Chu. 2023.   •“Atmospheric carbon depletion as a tracer of water oceans and biomass on temperate terrestrial exoplanets.” by Amaury H.M.J. Triaud, et al. 2023.   •“How do astronomers find exoplanets?” by Daniela Breitman. 2017.   Adoption Science   •“What To Expect When You Adopt A Shelter Pet, According To Scientists.” by Holly Large. 2023.   •“18 Interesting Pet Adoption Statistics & Facts to Know in 2024.” by Misty Layne. 2024.   •“Do Dogs Cry? Signs Your Beloved Pup Might Be Sad.” by Tom Hale. 2023.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, December 19, 2024

Re-release: Daydream Brain, Power of a Laugh, Caffeine & Soccer

Today, you’ll learn about why you may want to consider letting yourself daydream, how a sense of humor might protect you from depression and anxiety, and the effects of caffeine on the performance of soccer players.   Daydream Brain   •“What Happens in the Brain While Daydreaming?” by Catherine Caruso. 2023.   •“Is the role of sleep in memory consolidation overrated?” by Mohammad Dastgheib, et al. 2022.   •“Cortical reactivations predict future sensory responses.” by Nghia D. Nguyen, et al. 2023.   •“Why Daydreaming Is Good For Us.” by David B. Feldman Ph.D. 2017.   Power of a Laugh  •“Your type of humor might say something about your risk of depression and anxiety.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023.   •“Understanding the Association Between Humor and Emotional Distress: The Role of Light and Dark Humor in Predicting Depression, Anxiety, and Stress.” by Alberto Dionigi, et al. 2023.   Caffeine & Soccer   •“Caffeine highs and lows footballers should be aware of.” n.a. 2023.   •“The effects of acute caffeine ingestion on decision-making and pass accuracy in young soccer players: A preliminary randomized controlled trial.” by Negar Jafari, et al. 2023.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, December 18, 2024

Re-release: Baby Language, AI Medicine, Human Collaboration

Today, you’ll learn about how babies pick up language before they’re even born, an AI that takes on the busy work for doctors, and new insight into how humans collaborate.   Baby Language  •“Babies’ Brains Are Primed For Their Native Language Before Birth.” by Nyla Husain. 2023.   •“Prenatal experience with language shapes the brain.” by Benedetta Mariani. 2023.   •“The What and When of Universal Perception: A Review of Early Speech Sound Acquisition.” by Katerina Chladkova & Nikola Paillereau. 2020.   AI Medicine  •“Medical AI tool from UF, NVIDIA gets human thumbs-up in first study.” by Jim W. Harper. 2023.   •“AI Training AI: GatorTronGPT at the Forefront of University of Florida’s Medical AI Innovations.” by Mona Flores. 2023.   •“A study of generative large language model for medical research and healthcare.” by Cheng Peng, et al. 2023.   •“Physicians, paperwork, and paying attention to patients.” by Dr. Monique Tello. 2016.   Human Collaboration   •“How we play together.” n.a. 2023.   •“The evolution of human cooperation.” Coren L. Apicella & Joan B. Silk. 2019.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fri, December 13, 2024

Re-release: Organ Age, Comfort Food, Speedy Snails

oday, you’ll learn about a new test that can show how well each of your organs are aging, some interesting links between comfort food and stress, and a surprising finding about certain snails.  Organ Age  •“Are your organs ageing well? The blood holds clues.” by Max Kozlov. 2023.   •“Blood test shows if organs are ageing fast or slowly.” by Michelle Roberts. 2023.   Comfort Food   •“Comfort eating can impair body’s recovery from stress, study shows..” by Rachel Hall. 2023.   •“Stress and Eating Behaviors.” by Yvonne H. C. Yau & Marc N. Potenza. 2013.   •“Fatty foods can impair the body’s response to everyday stress - study.” by Jet Veldhuijzen van Zanten. 2023.   Speedy Snails   •“Japanese snail adaptation and speciation in anti-predation escape behavior.” by Yuta Morii. 2023.   •“The divergence of mobility and activity associated with anti-predator adaptation in land snails.” by Yuta Morii, et al. 2023.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, December 12, 2024

Re-release: 3D Ink, RSVP No, Old Dogs

Today, you’ll learn about a new ink that can 3D print inside your body using soundwaves, why saying no to invitations isn’t as bad as you might think, and some new drugs that could potentially make your dog live longer.   3D Ink  •“Soundwaves Harden 3D-Printed Treatments in Deep Tissues.” by Michaela Martinez. 2023.   •“Dental curing light.” Wikipedia.   •“Self-enhancing sono-inks enable deep-penetration acoustic volumetric printing.” by Xiao Kuang, et al. 2023.   RSVP No  •“Just say no to that invitation.” n.a. 2023.   •“Saying No: The Negative Ramifications From Invitation Declines Are Less Severe Than We Think.” By Julian Givi & Colleen P. Kirk. 2023.   Old Dogs  •“Could a Drug Give Your Pet More Dog Years?” by Emily Anthes. 2023.   •“Forget Botox. Anti-Aging Pills May Be Next.” by Andrew Pollack. 2023.   •“We’re helping dogs like yours live longer.” Loyal website. N.d.   •“Discovering the keys to a healthy lifespan.” Dog Aging Project website. 2023.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, December 11, 2024

Re-release: Healthy Tongue, Slippery Surface, Curious for Answers

Today, you’ll learn about an ancient diagnostic tool getting an AI upgrade, the world’s slipperiest surface, and some insight into the minds of everyone who loves this show!   Healthy Tongue •“Eyes may be the window to your soul, but the tongue mirrors your health.” University of South Australia. 2023.   •“Ancient tongue diagnosis for the 21st century dental hygienist.” by Kathryn Gilliam. 2023.   •“Analysis of Tongue Color-Associated Features among Patients with PCR-Confirmed COVID-19 Infection in Ukraine.” by Liudmyla Horzov. 2021.  Slippery Surface •“Droplet slipperiness despite surface heterogeneity at molecular scale.” by Sakari Lepikko, et al. 2023.   •“Slippery Science: Crafting the World’s Most Water-Repellent Surface.” by Aalto University. 2023.   Curious for Answers •“Curiosity evolves as information unfolds.” by Abigail Hsiung, et al. 2023.   •“Unraveling Curiosity: Why We Savor the Suspense and Shun Spoilers.” Neuroscience.com. 2023.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fri, December 06, 2024

Re-release: Brain Rewiring, Rat Imagination, Dogs & PTSD

Today, you’ll learn about the brain’s ability - or inability - to rewire itself, the imagination of rats, and how dogs can have a positive effect on those suffering from PTSD.   Brain Rewiring   •“Our brains are not able to ‘rewire’ themselves, despite what most scientists believe, new study argues.” University of Cambridge. 2023.   •“Against cortical reorganisation.” by Tamar R. Makin & John W. Krakauer. 2023.   Rat Imagination   •“Rats have an imagination, new research finds.” EurekAlert! 2023.   •“Volitional activation of remote place representations with a hippocampal brain-machine interface.” by Chongxi Lai, et al. 2023.   Dogs & PTSD  •“Contact with a service dog might help individuals with PTSD sleep better, study finds.” by Vladimir Hedrih. 2023.   •“Paws for Purple Hearts - Service Dogs for our Warriors.” Website. 2023.  •“Heart rate during sleep in PTSD patients: Moderation by contact with a service dog.” by Steven H. Woodward, et al. 2023.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, December 05, 2024

Re-release: Bilingual Brain, Morning Sickness, Cat Purrs

Today, you’ll learn about how the bilingual brain might be better at multitasking, good news for women who are at risk for morning sickness, and the strangely complex science behind cat purring.  Bilingual Brain  •“The bilingual brain may be better at ignoring irrelevant information.” EurekAlert!. 2023.   •“Bilingual attentional control: Evidence from the Partial Repetition Cost paradigm.” by Grace deMeurisse & Edith Kaan. 2023.   Morning Sickness  •“Cause of Morning Sickness and a Potential Treatment Identified.” by Rhianna-lily Smith. 2023.  •“GDF15: emerging biology and therapeutic applications for obesity and cardiometabolic disease.” by Dongdong Wang, et al. 2021.   •“GDF15 linked to maternal risk of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.” by M. Fejzo, et al. 2023.  Cat Purrs  •“How do cats purr? New finding challenges long-held assumptions.” by Phie Jacobs. 2023.   •“Domestic cat larynges can produce purring frequencies without neural input.” by Christian T. Herbst, et al. 2023.   •“How Low Can You Go? Physical Production Mechanism of Elephant Infrasonic Vocalizations.” by Christian T. Herbst, et al. 2012.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, December 04, 2024

Re-release: Origin of Life, Self Control vs Willpower, Puppy Love

Today, you’ll learn about a bacterial discovery that challenges our understanding of how and when life formed on Earth, the importance difference between self control and willpower, and the truth about whether or not your dog really loves you.   Origin of Life  •“Scientists Just Made a 1.75 Billion-Year-Old Discovery About the Origin of Life.” by Mirjam Guesgen. 2024.   •“The Great Oxygenation Event as a consequence of ecological dynamics modulated by planetary change.” by Jason Olejarz, et al. 2021.   •“Microbes and minerals may have set off Earth’s oxygenation.” by Jennifer Chu. 2022.   Self Control vs Willpower  •“Most people say self-control is the same as willpower. Researchers disagree.” by Sujata Gupta. 2024.   •“Nearly two in five Americans have a New Year’s Resolution planned for 2021.” Ipsos. 2020.   •“New Year’s resolution statistics.” finder. 2021.   •“What’s inside is all that counts? The contours of everyday thinking about self-control.” by Juan Pablo Bermudez, et al. 2023.   Puppy Love  •“Does Your Dog Truly Love You? Science Has the Answer.” by Adam Piore. 2023.   •“Machine learning gives glimpse of how a dog’s brain represents what it sees.” ScienceDaily. 2022.   •“A glimpse into the dog’s mind: A new study reveals how dogs think of their toys.” by Eotvos Lorand University. 2022.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fri, November 29, 2024

Liquid Cats, Spider Silk, Sound Printing

Today, we’re bringing you three new stories that cover a few topics we’re really passionate about. You’ll learn about how cats become like liquid to fit through small spaces and why that’s a big deal, the new super sticky strong silk inspired by Spiderman, and a new method of 3D-printing that uses sound. Be sure to stick around until the end of the episode to hear a special message from Calli and Nate.     Liquid Cats     “At-home experiments shed light on cats’ liquid behavior.” by Andrea Tamayo. 2024.    “On the rheology of cats.” by M.A. Fardin. 2014.    “Cats are (almost) liquid! - Cats selectively rely on body size awareness when negotiating short openings.” by Péter Pongrácz. 2024.    “That dog won’t fit: body size awareness in dogs.” by R. Lenkei, et al. 2019.      Spider Silk     “Spider-Man-inspired sticky silk fibers lift 80 times their weight.” by Paul McClure. 2024.    “Dynamic Adhesive Fibers for Remote Capturing of Objects.” by Marco Lo Presti, et al. 2024.      Sound Printing    “Holographic direct sound printing.” by Mahdi Derayatifar, et al. 2024.    “Direct sound printing.” by Mohsen Habibi, et al. 2022.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discov

Thu, November 28, 2024

Barnacle Polymers, Two Week Brain, Elephant Memory

Today, you’ll learn about a new bacteria-busting polymer inspired by barnacles, how the things you do today will affect your brain in two weeks, and the memories elephants keep of their favorite people from long ago.     Barnacle Polymers    “Barnacle-inspired polymers could present new way to design antibiofilm materials, researchers say.” by Cynthia McCormick Hibbdrt. 2024.    “Coacervate Dense Phase Displaces Surface-Established Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms.” by Apoorva Vishwakarma, et al. 2024.      Two Week Brain    “Your Brain Changes Based on What You Did Two Weeks Ago.” by Pandora Dewan. 2024.    “Longitudinal single-subject neuroimaging study reveals effects of daily environmental, physiological, and lifestyle factors on functional brain connectivity.” by Ana Maria Triana, et al. 2024.      Elephant Memory    “Do African Savanna Elephants ( Loxodonta africana) Show Interspecific Social Long-Term Memory for Their Zoo Keepers?” by Martin Kranzlin, et al. 2024.    “Truth or Tail: Elephants have good memories.” Cleveland Zoo Society. 2021.    “Long-Term Olfactory Memory in African Elephants.” by Franziska Hoerner, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity

Wed, November 27, 2024

Tractor Beam, Crystal Palace, Botany Dark Spots

Today, you’ll learn about the tiny tractor beam that could change how certain diseases are diagnosed, how a screw allowed an iconic historical building to go up faster than anyone thought possible, and why scientists are worried about the 33 dark spots with thousands of unknown plants.    Tractor Beam    “MIT engineers create a chip-based tractor beam for biological particles.” by Adam Zewe. 2024.    “Optical tweezing of microparticles and cells using silicon-photonics-based optical phased arrays.” by Tal Sneh, et al. 2024.      Crystal Palace    “How London’s Crystal Palace was built so quickly.” by Jennifer Ouellette. 2024.    “The Great Exhibition of 1851.” Christopher Marsden. N.d.    “Thread form at the Crystal Palace.” by John Gardner & Ken Kiss. 2024.      Botany Dark Spots    “Botanists identify 33 global ‘dark spots’ with thousands of unknown plants.” by Patrick Greenfield. 2024.    “‘Uncharted territory’: more than 2m fungi species yet to be discovered, scientists say.” by Patrick Greenfield. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com

Fri, November 22, 2024

Whale Talk, Foster Care History, Blood Pressure Test

Today, you’ll learn about how whales could be carrying on conversations from over 60 miles away, the struggles of foster moms in the 1600s, and why your blood pressure reading might be way off.     Whale Talk    “Whales May Be Communicating Across Vast Distances.” by Joanna Thompson. 2024.    “Alaska’s Population of Bowhead Whales Rebounding.” by Riley Woodford. 2003.    “Orientation by means of long range acoustic signaling in baleen whales.” by Roger Payne & Douglas Webb. 1971.    “Synchronization of bowhead whales.” by Evgeny A. Podolskiy, et al. 2024.      Foster Care History    “Early foster care gave poor women power, 17th-century records reveal.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “History of Foster Care in the United States.” NEPA. N.D.      Blood Pressure Test    “Blood pressure may read falsely high if the arm isn’t positioned properly.” by Aimee Cunningham. 2024.    “Arm Position and Blood Pressure Readings.” by Hairong Liu, MHS. 2024.    “Estimated Hypertension Prevalence, Treatment, and Control Among U.S. Adults.” MillionHearts. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science sh

Thu, November 21, 2024

Fly Brains, Comb Jelly Fusion, Dog Voice

Today, you’ll learn about the entire neuron-for-neuron model of a fly brain, jellyfish that can merge together seamlessly, and how talking to our dogs in that way-too-cutesy voice might actually have a purpose.     Fly Brains    “Researchers simulate an entire fly brain on a laptop. Is a human brain next?” by Robert Sanders. 2024.    “A Drosophila computational brain model reveals sensorimotor processing.” by Philip K. Shiu, et al. 2024.      Comb Jelly Fusion    “Injured comb jellies can fuse into a single organism.” by Jacek Krywko. 2024 .   “Rapid physiological integration of fused ctenophores.” by Kei Jokura, et al. 2024.      Dog Voice    “Our cutesy cringey dog voices could be practical, after all.” SciMex. 2024.    “Dog-human vocal interactions match dogs’ sensory-motor tuning.” by Eloise C. Deaux, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor

Wed, November 20, 2024

Static Electricity, Stroke Headband, Exploding Craters

Today, you’ll learn about the cause of static electricity, how a new headband could help you stop a stroke before it happens, and why the ground in Siberia is exploding.     Static Electricity    “We Finally Know What Creates Static Electricity, After Thousands of Years.” by Michelle Starr. 2024.    “Why petting your cat leads to static electricity.” Northwestern. 2024.      Stroke Headband    “Laser headband non-invasively IDs stroke risk in real time.” by Bronwyn Thompson. 2024.    “Correlating stroke risk with non-invasive cerebrovascular perfusion dynamics using a portable speckle contrast optical spectroscopy laser device.” by Yu Xi Huang, et al. 2024.      Exploding Craters    “Chemists Finally Unravel the Mystery of Siberia’s Explosive Craters.” by Adam Kovac. 2024.    “Everything Is Extremely Normal and Totally Fine.” by Brian Kahn. 2020.    “Osmosis Drives Explosions and Methane Release in Siberian Permafrost.” by Ana M. O. Morgado, et al. 2024.    “The Mystery of Siberia’s Exploding Craters, Explained.” YouTube, Distilled. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity" rel="noo

Fri, November 15, 2024

Water Molecules, Mount Everest Growth, Turtle Backpacks

Today, you’ll learn about how scientists were able to witness water form at the molecular level and what that could mean for life on Mars, why Mount Everest is still growing, and why scientists are putting tiny backpacks on sea turtle hatchlings.      Water Molecules    “Researchers Watch Water Form at the Molecular Scale for the First Time.” Technology Networks. 2024 .   “Ultrathin silicon nitride microchip for in situ/operando microscopy with high spatial resolution and spectral visibility.” by Kunmo Koo, et al. 2024.    “Unraveling the adsorption-limited hydrogen oxidation reaction at palladium surface via in situ electron microscopy.” by Yukun Liu, et al. 2024.      Mount Everest Growth     “Geologists Reveal a Surprising Reason Why Mount Everest Grows Taller Each Year.” by Rudy Molinek. 2024.    “Recent uplift of Chomolungma enhanced by river drainage piracy.” by Xu Han, et al. 2024.      Turtle Backpacks    “Scientists use tiny ‘backpacks’ on turtle hatchlings to observe their movements.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Swimming through  sand: using accelerometers to observe the cryptic, pre-emergence life-stage of sea turtle hatchlings.” by David Dor, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twitter.com/smas

Thu, November 14, 2024

Solar Cell Charging, Nazca Glyphs, Singing & Brain Health

Today, you’ll learn about a new transparent solar cell that could replace your windows to power your home, the discovery of hundreds of new mysterious Nazca Glyphs, and how singing in a choir might be good for your brain.     Solar Cell Charging    “All-back-contact neutral-colored transparent crystalline silicon solar cells enabling seamless modularization.” by Jeonghwan Park, et al. 2024.    “A smartphone that can charge itself from sunlight - scientists have created transparent solar cells that can be embedded in glass.” by Wayne Williams. 2024.      Nazca Glyphs    “Hundreds of Mysterious Nazca Glyphs Have Just Been Revealed.” by Michelle Starr. 2024.    “Over 140 New Nazca Lines Have Been Discovered, And We Finally Have Clues to Their Use.” by Peter Dockrill. 2019.    “See Newly Discovered Nazca Drawings That Depict Llamas, Human Sacrifices and More.” by Sonja Anderson. 2024.      Singing & Brain Health    “Choir singing associated with improved brain structure, especially in older adults.” by Bianca Setionago. 2024.    “Choir singing is associated with enhanced structural connectivity across the adult lifespan.” by Nella Moisseinen, et al. 2024.    “Playing an instrument, singing may help preserve brain health.” by Robby Berman. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer" rel="no

Wed, November 13, 2024

Heart Cells in Space, Ancient Log, Day Chapters

Today, you’ll learn about the trouble hearts have in space, an ancient log that could help us hit climate targets, and how our brain divides our days into chapters.     Heart Cells in Space     “Space Travel Found To Disrupt Normal Rhythm in Heart Muscle Cells.” Technology Networks. 2024 .   “Spaceflight-induced contractile and mitochondrial dysfunction in an automated heart-on-a-chip platform.” by Devin B. Mair, et al. 2024.      Ancient Log    “A thousands-year-old log demonstrates how burying wood can fight climate change.” by Jonathan Lambert. 2024.    “3775-year-old wood burial supports ‘wood vaulting’ as a durable carbon removal method.” by Ning Zeng, et al. 2024.      Day Chapters    “Our brains divide the day into chapters. New psychology research offers details on how.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Top-down attention shifts behavioral and neural event boundaries in narratives with overlapping event scripts.” by Alexandra De Soares, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  

Fri, November 08, 2024

Plant Jet Fuel, 3D-Printed Glass, Feeding Coral

Today, you’ll learn about a more sustainable jet fuel made from trees, how a new process allows you to 3D print glass, and why feeding coral reefs might save them from heat stress.     Plant Jet Fuel    “New continuous reaction process can help turn plant waste into sustainable aviation fuel.” by Seth Truscott. 2024.    “Lignin-based jet fuel and its blending effect with conventional jet fuel.” by Zhibin Yang, et al. 2022.    “A simultaneous depolymerization and hydrodeoxygenation process to produce lignin-based jet fuel in continuous flow.” by Adarsh Kumar, et al. 2024.      3D-Printed Glass    “How Do You 3D Print Glass?” by Rachel Berkowitz. 2024.    “Volumetric heating in digital glass forming.” by Luis Deutsch-Garcia, et al. 2024.      Feeding Coral    “Feeding coral reefs can aid their recovery from bleaching events.” by Tatyana Woodall. 2024.    “Ocean acidification does not prolong recovery of coral holobionts from natural thermal stress in two consecutive years.” by Kerri L. Dobson, et al. 2024.    “NOAA confirms 4th global coral bleaching event.” NOAA. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature d

Thu, November 07, 2024

Asteroid Blast, Power Wash Positivity, Picky Eaters

Today, you’ll learn about how nuclear weapons might one day actually save the Earth, the video game that lets you power wash your bad mood away, and a study that suggests being a picky eater might be genetic.     Asteroid Blast    “Nuclear blast could save Earth from large asteroid, scientists say.” by Ian Sample. 2024.    “Simulation of asteroid deflection with a megajoule-class X-ray pulse.” by Nathan W. Moore, et al. 2024.      Power Wash Positivity    “It’s official: You can virtually power wash your way to a better mood.” by Abhimanyu Ghoshal. 2024 .   “Affective Uplift During Video Game Play: A Naturalistic Case Study.” by Matti Vuorre, et al. 2024.      Picky Eaters    “Being A Picky Eater Could Be Genetic: Study.” by Anuradha Varanasi. 2024.    “Nature and nurture in fussy eating from toddlerhood to early adolescence: findings from the Gemini twin cohort.” by Zeynep Nas, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity" rel="noope

Wed, November 06, 2024

Stem Cells & Diabetes, Rare Earth Metals, Leaping Sharks

Today, you’ll learn about a potential cure for diabetes, how ancient extinct volcanoes might provide a boost for your cell phones, and why sharks and rays fling themselves out of the water.     Stem Cells & Diabetes    “Stem cells reverse woman’s diabetes - a world first.” b y Smriti Mallapaty. 2024.    “How a pioneering diabetes drug offers hope for preventing autoimmune disorders.” by Elie Dolgin. 2023.      Rare Earth Metals     “Humanity needs more rare earth elements. Extinct volcanoes could be a rich new source.” by Michael Anenburg. 2024.    “Demand for rare-earth metals is skyrocketing, so we’re creating a safer, cleaner way to recover them from old phones and laptops.” by Cristina Pozo-Gonzalo. 2021.    “Europe’s largest deposit of rare earth metals located in Kiruna area.” LKAB. 2023.      Leaping Sharks    “A review of elasmobranch breaching behavior: why do sharks and rays propel themselves out of the water into the air?” by A. Peter Klimley, et al. 2024.    “Sharks and Rays Leap Out of the Water for Many Reasons, Including Feeding, Courtship, and Communication.” by A. Peter Klimley. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://

Fri, November 01, 2024

Gold Nuggets, New Cell Type, Redefining Sustainability

Today, you’ll learn about how earthquakes shake up quartz to make gold nuggets, the discovery of a new type of cell, and an effort to redefine sustainability in our oceans.     Gold Nuggets    “How do gold nuggets form? Earthquakes may be the key.” by Robin George Andrews. 2024.    “Gold nugget formation from earthquake-induced piezoelectricity in quartz.” by Christopher R. Voisey, et al. 2023.      New Cell Type    “New cell type discovered.” Scimex. 2024.    “Discovery of an embryonically derived bipotent population of endothelial-macrophage progenitor cells in postnatal aorta.” by Anna E. Williamson, et al. 2024.    “The facts about cells.” by ThoughtCo.com. 2017.      Redefining Sustainability    “Leading scientists redefine ‘sustainability’ to save the ocean and feed a hungry and warming planet.” by Alex Morrison. 2024.    “11 Overfishing Statistics and Facts You Should Know About.” by Martina Igini. 2022.    “Rethinking sustainability of marine fisheries for a fast-changing planet.” by Callum Roberts, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and </em

Thu, October 31, 2024

Defib Placement, Octopus Hunting, Keys to Happiness

Today, you’ll learn about a new way to use a defibrillator that works over 250% better, how octopuses go hunting with fish, and the keys to happiness.     Defib Placement    “New defib placement increases chance of surviving heart attack by 264%.” by Paul McClure. 2024.    “Warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest different for men and women.” by Paul McClure. 2023.    “Initial Defibrillator Pad Position and Outcomes for Shockable Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.” by Joshua R. Lupton, et al. 2024.      Octopus Hunting    “Octopuses seen hunting together with fish in rare video - and punching fish that don’t cooperate.” by Evan Bush. 2024.    “Octopuses keep surprising us - here are eight examples how.” by Lisa Hendry. N.d.      Keys to Happiness    “Could this be the key to happiness? New research suggests so.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Who’s the Happiest and Why? The role of passion and self-regulation in psychological well-being.” by Robert J. Vallerand, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently o

Wed, October 30, 2024

Cow Slime, City Rainfall, Golden Lettuce

Today, you’ll learn about the synthetic slime that might help people heal from back surgery, how cities tend to get more rain than the rural areas around them, and a new genetically engineered golden lettuce packed with vitamins.     Cow Slime     “Cow slime can help disc herniation patients after surgery.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Preserving the Immune-Privileged Niche of the Nucleus Pulposus: Safeguarding Intervertebral Discs from Degeneration after Discectomy with Synthetic Mucin Hydrogel Injection.” by Huan Wang, et al. 2024.      City Rainfall    “Unprecedented global study shows that most cities receive more rainfall than surrounding rural areas.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “The escalating impact of global warming on atmospheric rivers.” by Saima May Sidik. 2024.      Golden Lettuce    “‘Golden Lettuce’ genetically engineered to pack 30 times more vitamins.” by Michael Irving. 2024.    “CRISPR tomatoes genetically engineered to be richer in vitamin D.” by Michael Irving. 2022.    “Scientists fine-tune iodine and potassium levels in designer veggies.” by Michael Franco. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity </

Fri, October 25, 2024

Pressure & Performance, Bone Concrete, Cancer Decline

Today, you’ll learn about the brain science behind choking under pressure, a newer, tougher, stronger concrete inspired by bones, and how skin cancer rates in Sweden could offer a sign of hope.    Pressure & Performance    “Choking under pressure: Brain neurons misfire when the stakes are highest.” by Bronwyn Thompson. 2024.    “Research sheds new light on decreased performance under pressure.” by Sara Vaccar. 2024.   “A neural basis of choking under pressure.” by Adam L. Smoulder, et al. 2024.      Bone Concrete    “Tougher concrete, inspired by bone.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Tough Cortical Bone-Inspired Tubular Architected Cement-Based Material with Disorder.” by Shashank Gupta & Reza Moinin. 2024.      Cancer Decline    “Breaking the trend: Skin cancer incidence in young adults declines.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Melanoma Incidence and Mortality Trends in Sweden.” by Hildur Helgadottir, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener no

Thu, October 24, 2024

Remote Surgery, Isolated Neanderthals, Greenspace & ADHD

Today, you’ll learn about how surgeons operated on a pig from 5,000 miles away, a population of neanderthals that were isolated for 50,000 years, and why trees could be linked to lower risks of ADHD in kids.     Remote Surgery     “Remote surgery performed on a pig 9,000 km away using a game controller.” by Michael Irving. 2024.    “Teleoperated Magnetic Endoscopy: A Case Study and Perspective.” by Alexandre Mescot, et al. 2024.      Isolated Neanderthals    “An ancient Neanderthal community was isolated for over 50,000 years.” Scimex. 2024.    “Long genetic and social isolation in Neanderthals before their extinction.” by Ludovic Slimak, et al. 2024.      Greenspace & ADHD    “Tree-covered neighborhoods linked to lower ADHD risk in children.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Lifelong greenspace exposure and ADHD in Polish children: Role of physical activity and perceived neighbourhood [sic] characteristics.” by Dorota Buczylowska, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank'

Wed, October 23, 2024

Baby Brain Device, CO2 Protein, 15-Minute Cities

Today, you’ll learn about a new device that can get inside the mind of babies, the edible protein that’s made out of carbon dioxide, and how the modern ideal of the 15-minute city might not be for everyone.     Baby Brain Device     “Wearable brain imaging device shines a light on how babies respond in real-world situations.” UCL. 2024.    “Whole-head high-density diffuse optical tomography to map infant audio-visual responses to social and non-social stimuli.” by Liam H. Collins-Jones, et al. 2024.      CO2 Protein    “Powered by renewable energy, microbes turn CO2 into potentially edible protein and vitamins.” Scimex. 2024.    “Power-to-vitamins: producing folate (vitamin B9) from renewable electric power and CO2 with a microbial protein system.” by Lisa Marie Schmitz, et al. 2024.      15-Minute Cities    “15-minute city: Why time shouldn’t be the only factor in future city planning.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “A universal framework for inclusive 15-minute cities.” by Matteo Bruno et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.<

Fri, October 18, 2024

Risky Play, Mold in Space, Brain Cravings

Today, you’ll learn about how climbing on monkey bars and other risky play could be a gift from our ancestors, the dangers of mold in space, and new evidence on how cravings take root in our brains.     Risky Play    “Risky Play Exercises an Ancestral Need to Push Limits.” by Morgan Kelly. 2024.    “Commemorating the monkey bars, catalyst of debate at the intersection of human evolutionary biology and public health.” by Luke D. Fannin, et al. 2024.      Mold in Space     “Keeping mold out of future space stations.” by Tatyana Woodall. 2024.    “Predicting how varying moisture conditions impact the microbiome of dust collected from the International Space Station.” by Nicholas Nastasi, et al. 2024.      Brain Cravings    “‘Sticky’ brain activity is linked to stronger feelings of craving.” by Mallory Locklear. 2024.    “Network state dynamics underpin basal craving in a transdiagnostic population.” by Jean Ye, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, October 17, 2024

Positive Side Effects, Mega El Niño, Bee Protector

Today, you’ll learn about a potential positive side to side effects, how mega El Niños triggered the world’s worst mass extinction event, and the antidote to pesticides that could save bees.     Positive Side Effects     “How side effects can improve treatment efficacy: a randomized trial.” by Lieven A. Schenk, et al. 2024.    “Side-effects are often a curse. Can they also be a blessing?” by Katja Wiech, et al. 2024.      Mega El Niño    “Mega El Niños kicked off the world’s worst mass extinction.” by Jake Buehler. 2024.    “Mega El Niño instigated the end-Permian mass extinction.” by Yadong Sun, et al. 2024.      Bee Protector    “Scientists hopeful antidote can help protect bumblebees from pesticides.” by Helena Horton. 2024.    “Ingestible hydrogel microparticles improve bee health after pesticide exposure.” by Julia S. Caserto, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity

Wed, October 16, 2024

Bacteria Behavior, Ant Cannibals, Brain Plastic

Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in our understanding of the behavior and abilities of bacteria, the queen ants that cannibalize their sick larvae and recycle it, and how tiny shards of plastic are finding their way into our brains.     Bacteria Behavior    “New discovery of how bacteria navigate their environment could change how we treat infection.” University of Sheffield. 2024.    “Individual bacterial cells can use spatial sensing of chemical gradients to direct chemotaxis on surfaces.” by James H.R. Wheeler, et al. 2024.      Ant Cannibals    “Ant queens cannibalize [sic] their sick offspring - then ‘recycle’ them.” University of Oxford. 2024.    “Ant queens cannibalize infected brood to contain disease spread and recycle nutrients.” by Flynn Bizzell & Christopher D. Pull. 2024.    “Black garden ant.” The Wildlife Trusts. N.d.      Brain Plastic    “Tiny shards of plastic are increasingly infiltrating our brains, study says.” by Sandee LaMotte. 2024.    “Bioaccumulation of Microplastics in Decedent Human Brains Assessed by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry.” by Matthew Campen, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7

Fri, October 11, 2024

Sinuses & Mental Health, Vaporizing Plastic, Monkey Names 

Today, you’ll learn about the connection between chronic sinus infections and anxiety, a new way to recycle plastic by vaporizing it, and how marmosets call each other by name.      Sinuses & Mental Health     “Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Mental Health.” by Najm S. Khan, et al. 2024.    “Chronic Sinusitis.” CDC. 2022.      Vaporizing Plastic    “New process vaporizes plastic bags and bottles, yielding gases [sic] to make new, recycled plastics.” by Robert Sanders. 2024.    “Plastic Pollution.” by Hannah Ritchie, et al. 2022.      Monkey Names    “These monkeys use names to communicate with each other, study finds.” by Lianne Kolirin. 2024.    “These Monkeys Call One Another by Name.” by Emily Anthes. 2024.    “Vocal labeling of others by nonhuman primates.” by Guy Oren, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, October 10, 2024

Salt & Cancer, Ancient Bridge, Nuclear Clock

Today, you’ll learn about how common table salt could help our bodies fight cancer, an ancient underwater bridge that’s changing what we know about human migration in Europe, and the hyper precise nuclear clock breakthrough.     Salt & Cancer    “Common salt activates anti-tumor cells.” by Charlotte Fuchs and Friederike Gawlik. 2024.    “Sodium chloride in the tumor microenvironment enhances T cell metabolic fitness and cytotoxicity.” by Dominik Soll, et all. 2024.      Ancient Bridge    “Submerged bridge constructed at least 5600 years ago indicates early human arrival in Mallorca, Spain.” by Bogdan P. Onac, et al. 2024.    “What a submerged ancient bridge discovered in a Spanish cave reveals about early human settlement.” ScienceDaily. 2024.    “Mallorca Facts.” Mallorca.com. Nd.      Nuclear Clock     “A nuclear clock prototype hints at ultraprecise timekeeping.” by Emily Conover. 2024.    “How Does the NIST-7 Atomic Clock Work?” by Bruce Morser. 2012.    “A new ultrafast laser emits pulses of light 30 billion times a second.” by Emily Conover. 2018.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity</em

Wed, October 09, 2024

Injectable Pacemaker, Starving Black Holes, Bat Blood Sugar

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.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “A fast-rotator post-starburst galaxy quenched by supermassive black-hole feedback at z=3.” by Francesco D’Eugenio, et al. 2024.      Bat Blood Sugar    “Sugar assimilation underlying dietary evolution of Neotropical bats.” by Jasmin Camacho, et al. 2024.    “Some bats are surviving and thriving with blood sugar levels that would be lethal for other mammals.” Stowers Institute for Medical Research. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva

Fri, October 04, 2024

AC Not Conditioned, False Memories, Cat Grief

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 Centers for Environmental Information. 2024.      False Memories    “False memories revealing mathematical reasoning.” University of Geneva. 2024.    “Revealing mental representations of arithmetic word problems through false memories: New insights into semantic congruence.” by H. Gros, et al. 2024.      Cat Grief    “Cats appear to grieve death of fellow pets - even dogs, study finds.” by Hannah Devlin. 2024.    “A Brief History of House Cats.” by David Zax. 2007.    “Is companion animal loss cat-astrophic? Responses of domestic cats to the loss of another companion animal.” by Brittany Greene & Jennifer Vonk. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nate_from_the_internet/" rel="noo

Thu, October 03, 2024

Microbiome Map, Insect Metalwork, Animal Colors

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 taxonomic profiles.” by Daniel Chang, et al. 2024.      Insect Metalwork    “Room temperature metalworking inspired by insects and crab shells.” by Michael Irving. 2024.    “Shrimp shells to serve as the basis for new multi-protective coatings.” by David Szondy. 2020.    “A Biological Approach to Metalworking Based on Chitinous Colloids and Composites.” by Shiwei Ng, et al. 2024.      Animal Colors    “How color shapes which animals we fear - and which we protect.” by Kara Manke. 2024.    “Of Rarity and Symbolism: Understanding Human Perceptions of Charismatic Color Morphs.” by Tyus D. Williams, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity" rel="noopener noreferrer"

Wed, October 02, 2024

Mushroom Robot, Horse Smarts, Strongman Muscles

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 Web of Hidden Microbial Cities.” by Edith Hammer. 2021.    “Mushrooms Appear to Have Electrical ‘Conversations’ After It Rains.” by Russell McLendon. 2023.    “Sensorimotor control of robots mediated by electrophysiological measurements of fungal mycelia.” by Anand Kumar Mishra, et al. 2024.      Horse Smarts     “Horses can plan ahead and think strategically, scientists find.” by Donna Ferguson. 2024.     “Horses can plan and strategise, new study shows.” by Jacqueline Howard. 2024.    “Whoa, No-Go: Evidence consistent with model-based strategy use in horses during an inhibitory task.” by Louise Evans, et al. 2024.      Strongman Muscles    “Strongman’s muscles reveal the secrets of his super-strength.” by Paul McClure. 2024.   “11 Things That Weight [sic] Around 1000 lbs (pounds).”

Fri, September 27, 2024

Phones & Brain Cancer, Fungus Food, Crocs & Toads

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 international case-control study.” International Journal of Epidemiology. 2010.    “Mobile phone use and incidence of brain tumour histological types, grading or anatomical location: a population-based ecological study.” by Ken Karipidis, et al. 2018.      Fungus Food    “A fluffy, orange fungus could transform food waste into tasty dishes.” by Anna Gibbs. 2024.    “ Neurospora intermedia from a traditional fermented food enables waste-to-food conversion.” by Vayu Maini Rekdal, et al. 2024.      Crocs & Toads     “Taste aversion training can educate free-ranging crocodiles against toxic invaders.” by Georgia Ward-Fear, et al. 2024.    “Introduction of cane toads.” National Museum of Australia. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity" rel="noopener noreferrer

Thu, September 26, 2024

Moon Clock, Meat Allergy, Bird Culture

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 Nanoparticles Induce Gluten-Specific Tolerance in Celiac Disease: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.” by Ciaran P. Kelly, et al. 2021.      Bird Culture    “When birds build nests, they’re also building a culture.” by Nell Greenfieldboyce. 2024.    “Social learning in nest-building birds: a role for familiarity.” by Lauren M. Guillette, et al. 2016.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='

Wed, September 25, 2024

Mantle Drill, Tongue Exam, Stonehenge Discovery

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. 2023.    “A long section of serpentinized depleted mantle peridotite.” by C. Johan Lissenberg, et al.      Tongue Exam    “Say ‘aah’ and get a diagnosis on the spot: is this the future of health?” University of South Australia. 2024 .   “Tongue Disease Prediction Based on Machine Learning Algorithms.” by Ali Raad Hassoon, et al. 2024.      Stonehenge Discovery    “Stonehenge’s Strangest Rock Came From 500 Miles Away.” by Meghan Bartels. 2024.    “A Scottish provenance for the Altar Stone of Stonehenge.” by Anthony J. I. Clarke, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <em

Fri, September 20, 2024

Bionic Leg, First Impressions, Nanoplastic Detection

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 restores biomimetic gait after amputation.” by Hyungeun Song, et al. 2024.      First Impressions    “How first impressions can trap us into making suboptimal decisions.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Missing out by pursuing rewarding outcomes: Why initial biases can lead to persistent suboptimal choices.” by Chris Harris, et al. 2023.      Nanoplastic Detection    “Cutting-edge technology detects nanoplastics in water - instantly.” McGill. 2024.    “Scientists find about a quarter million invisible nanoplastic particles in a liter of bottled water.” by Seth Borenstein. 2024.    “Nanoplastics in Water: Artificial Intelligence-Assisted 4D Physicochemical Characterization and Rapid In Situ Detection.” by Zi Wang, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and<

Thu, September 19, 2024

Smart Soil, Smell Preferences, Mars Moss

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. 2020.    “Self-Irrigation and Slow-Release Fertilizer Hydrogels for Sustainable Agriculture.” by Jungjoon Park, et al. 2024.      Smell Preferences    “Do you smell what I smell? New study reveals surprising variability in odor preferences.” by Mane Kara-Yakoubian. 2024.    “Is the perception of odour pleasantness shared across cultures and ecological conditions? Evidence from Amazonia, East Africa, New Guinea, Malaysia, and Poland.” by Piotr Sorokowski, et al. 2024.      Mars Moss    “Scientists find desert moss ‘that can survive on Mars’.” by Nicola Davis. 2024.    “The extremotolerant desert moss Syntrichia caninervis is a promising pioneer plant for colonizing extraterrestrial environments.” by Xiaoshuang Li, et al. 2024.    “This desert moss has the potential to grow on Mars.” Science News. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with

Wed, September 18, 2024

Larynx Transplant, Sleep Studies, Mammal Brains

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 Transplantation in the Setting of Active Laryngeal Malignancy.” by David G. Lott, MD, et al. 2024.    “Laryngeal Cancer Data.” Iowa Health & Human Services. 2024.      Sleep Studies    “Sleep studies simplified: Gold-standard results with far less wiring.” by Paul McClure. 2024.    “Cardiosomnography: ECG-only sleep studies.” Cardiosomnography.com. 2024.      Mammal Brains    “Co-evolutionary dynamics of mammalian brain and body size.” by Chris Venditti, et al. 2024.    “Brain size riddle solved as humans exceed evolution trend.” Durham University. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. <p style='color:grey; font-size:0.7

Fri, September 13, 2024

Super Synchronizers, Quantum Compass, Seabirds & Cyclones

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 tests for ‘quantum compass’ that could replace GPS.” by Robin McKie. 2024.    “Quantum ‘compass’ could allow navigation without relying on satellites.” by Hayley Dunning, et al. 2018.    “What Is GPS and how do global positioning systems work?” Geotab. 2024 .     Seabirds & Cyclones    “Groundbreaking study reveals oceanic seabirds chase tropical cyclones.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Oceanic seabirds chase tropical cyclones.” by Francesco Ventura, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   <p style='color:grey; f

Thu, September 12, 2024

Rejection Prediction, Cool Fabric, Serotonin & Fertility

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. 2024.    “Spectrally engineered textile for radiative cooling against urban heat islands.” by Ronghui Wu, et al. 2024.      Serotonin & Fertility    “Intriguing connection found between serotonin and fertility.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Raphne glucose-sensing serotonergic neurons stimulate KNDy neurons to enhance LH pulses via 5HT2CR: rat and goat studies.” by Sho Nakamura, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, September 11, 2024

Epilepsy Preventer, Tiny 3D Printer, Acts of Kindness

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 Elderly.” by Ettore Beghi, et al. 2023.    “Seizures and Epilepsy After Stroke: Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Management.” by Marian Galovic, et al. 2021.    “The role of inflammation in the development of epilepsy.” by Amna Rana & Alberto E. Musto. 2018.      Tiny 3D Printer    “This 3-D printer can fit in the palm of your hand.” by Claire Yuan. 2024.    “Silicon-photonics-enabled chip-based 3D printer.” by Sabrina Corsetti, et al. 2024.      Acts of Kindness    “New psychology research shows acts of kindness predict seven types of well-being.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Everyday acts of kindness predict greater well-being during the transition to university.” by Tiara A. Cash, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer" rel="noopener noreferrer" ta

Fri, September 06, 2024

Sunk Cost Fallacy, Wheat Genes, Sweat Monitor

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. 2024.      Wheat Genes  “Hidden genetic treasure: wheat discovery could sustainably feed global population.” University of Bristol. 2024.    “The A.E. Watkins landrace collection of bread wheat: Who was AE Watkins?” John Innes Centre. 2024.    “Harnessing landrace diversity empowers wheat breeding.” by Shifeng Cheng, et al. 2024.      Sweat Monitor  “Sweat health monitor measures levels of disease markers.” by Tina Hilding. 2024.    “3D-Printed Flexible Microfluidic Health Monitor for In Situ Sweat Analysis and Biomarker Detection.” by Chuchu Chen, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available

Thu, September 05, 2024

Out-Of-Body Experience, Brain Cell Computing, Cheese & Aging

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 for research in wetware computing.” by Fred D. Jordan, et al. 2024.    “Neuromorphic wetware for artificial neural networks that overcome the limits of traditional computer hardware.” Innovation Toronto. 2023.    “How Many Joules Does My Surge Protector Need?” by Karenann Brow. 2024.      Cheese & Aging     “Eating cheese plays a role in healthy, happy aging - who are we to argue?” by Bronwyn Thompson. 2024.    “Mendelian randomization evidence for the causal effect of mental well-being on healthy aging.” by Chao-Jie Ye, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day f

Wed, September 04, 2024

Maternal Bonds, Jumping Leeches, Urban Birds

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 device to suck blood for sampling instead of needling.” by Shubhangi Dua. 2024.    “100-year-old mystery solved as first jumping leech found in Madagascar.” People Movers. 2024.      Urban Birds    “Dense city centers support less evolutionary unique bird communities than sparser urban areas.” by Federico Morelli, et al. 2024.    “2.5 The Impact Of Urban Greenspace On Bird Populations.” by Kristin J. Harpster. N.d.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity"

Fri, August 30, 2024

Kidneys & Space, Boxing Pride, Art & The Artist

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 W. Dolan. 2024.    “The effects of nonverbal pride and skill on judgements of victory and social influence: a boxing study.” by Jason P. Martens & Lucy Doytchinova. 2024.      Art & The Artist    “Art perception is affected by negative knowledge about famous and unknown artists.” by Hannah Kaube & Rasha Abdel Rahman. 2024.    “The role of expertise and culture in visual art appreciation.” by Kohinoor M. Darda & Emily S. Cross. 2022.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, August 29, 2024

Stroke Blood Test, Hate Speech Monitoring, Healthy Chocolate

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 Occlusion Ischemic Stroke Detection.” by Yasir Durrani, et al. 2024.      Hate Speech Monitoring     “AI saving humans from the emotional toll of monitoring hate speech.” by Media Relations, University of Waterloo. 2024.    “Multi-Modal Discussion Transformer: Integrating Text, Images and Graph Transformers to Detect Hate Speech on Social Media.” by Liam Hebert, et al. 2024.      Healthy Chocolate    “Scientists develop method of making healthier, more sustainable chocolate.” by Ajit Niranjan. 2024.    “Valorization of cocoa pod side streams improves nutritional and sustainability aspects of chocolate.” by Kim Mishra, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. disc

Wed, August 28, 2024

Space Firefighting, Sleep Schedules, Polystyrene

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 warn.” UN. 2022.    “Onboard AI for Fire Smoke Detection Using Hyperspectral Imagery: An Emulation for the Upcoming Kanyini Hyperscout-2 Mission.” by Sha Lu, et al. 2024.      Sleep Schedules     “Perils of the nighttime: Impact of behavioral timing and preference on mental health in 73,888 community-dwelling adults.” by Renske Lok, et al. 2024.    “Dictionary of Circadian Physiology.” Circadian.org. N.d.    “Circadian Rhythm.” by Lucy Bryan & Dr. Lulu Guo. 2024.      Polystyrene    “New polystyrene recycling process could be world’s first to be both economical and energy-efficient.” University of Bath. 2024.    “Thermodynamic and economic analysis of a deployable and scalable process to recover Monomer-Grade styrene from waste polystyrene.” by Madison R. Reed, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli

Fri, August 23, 2024

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

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 healthier food choices.” by Maria Langlois & Pierre Chandon. 2024.   https://www.nature.com/articles/s44271-024-00072-x     T.Rex Intelligence      “T. rex not as smart as previously claimed, scientists find.” University of Bristol. 2024.   https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2024/april/t-rex-not-as-smart.html   “How smart was T. rex? Testing claims of exceptional cognition in dinosaurs and the application of neuron count estimates in palaeontological research.” by Kai R. Caspar, et al.   https://anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ar.25459     Baby Sawfish     “A built-in pocket protector keeps sawfish from ‘sword fighting’ in the womb.” by Natalie van Hoose. 2024.   https://www.sciencenews.org/article/stops-sawfish-from-sword-fighting-womb   “Smalltooth Sawfish.” Oceana. N.d.   https://oceana.org/marine-life/smalltooth-sawfish/   “Morphology, composition, and deterioration of the embryonic rostral sheath of the smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata).” by Gregg R. Poulakis, et al. 2024.   https://fisherybulletin.nmfs.noaa.gov/content/morphology-composition-and-deterioration-embryonic-rostral-sheath-smalltooth-sawfish     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://www.instag

Thu, August 22, 2024

Cryopreservation, Personality Transplant, Fungal Azoles

Today, you’ll learn about a new method to cryopreserve parts of the brain for later use, the personality changes that happen after organ transplants, and how fungicides cause dangerous fungi to self-destruct.    Cryopreservation    “Effective cryopreservation of human brain tissue and neural organoids.” by Weiwei Xue, et al. 2024.    “Brain organoids: Establishment and application.” by Hao Chen, et al. 2022.      Personality Transplant    “Personality Changes Associated with Organ Transplants.” by Brian Carter, et al. 2024.   https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3943/5/1/2   “Does changing the heart mean changing personality? A retrospective inquiry on 47 heart transplant patients.” by B Bunzel, et al. 1992.   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1299456/     Fungal Azoles    “Azoles activate type I and type II programmed cell death pathways in crop pathogenic fungi.” by Martin Schuster, et al. 2024.   https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-48157-9   “Leaf Blotch Disease of Wheat - Septoria tritici Blotch, Stagonospora nodorum Blotch and Tan Spot.” by Jorge David Selgado & Pierce A. Paul. 2016.   https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/plpath-cer-07     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferre

Wed, August 21, 2024

Peanut Allergy, Ancient Cancer Treatment, Cuckoo Evolution

Today, you’ll learn about why giving babies foods with peanuts could crack the peanut allergy problem, a wild discovery of cancer treatment 4,000 years ago, and the sneaky way cuckoos evolve to look like other birds so they can live in their nests.     Peanut Allergy     “Giving young children peanut products cuts allergy risk, study finds.” by Ian Sample. 2024.    “Peanut Allergies.” Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. 2024.    “Follow-up to Adolescence after Early Peanut Introduction for Allergy Prevention.” by George Du Toit, et al. 2024.      Ancient Cancer Treatment     “‘Extraordinary’ 4,000-year-old Egyptian skull may show signs of attempts to treat cancer.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Case report: Boundaries of oncological and traumatological medical care in ancient Egypt: new palaeopathological insights from two human skulls.” by Tatiana Tondini, et al. 2024.      Cuckoo Evolution    “Cuckoos evolve to look like their hosts - and form new species in the process.” University of Cambridge. 2024.    “Cuckoo guide: why they call ‘cuckoo’, how they trick other birds, and where they go in winter.” by Megan Shersby. 2022.    “Coevolution with hosts underpins speciation in brood-parasitic cuckoos.” by N.E. Langmore, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive s

Fri, August 16, 2024

Chimp Tools, Space Radio, Hyperthermia Treatment

Today, you’ll learn about the lifelong learning of chimps, a mysterious strange signal from space, and the possible treatment for depression that involves heating up the body.     Chimp Tools      “Chimps are lifelong learners, study on tool use shows.” by Charles Mpaka. 2024.    “Protracted development of stick tool use skills extends into adulthood in wild western chimpanzees.” by Mathieu Malherbe, et al. 2024.      Space Radio     “A strange intermittent radio signal from space has astronomers puzzled.” by Manisha Caleb & Emil Lenc. 2024.    “An emission-state-switching radio transient with a 54-minute period.” by M. Caleb, et al. 2024.      Hyperthermia Treatment     “Whole-body hyperthermia shows promising antidepressant effects through anti-inflammatory pathways.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “The antidepressant effect of whole-body hyperthermia is associated with the classical interleukin-6 signaling pathway.” by Naoise Mac Giollabhui, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer

Thu, August 15, 2024

Chimpanzee Learning, Breast Cancer Gel, Singing Brain Repair

Today, you’ll learn about how when chimpanzees can’t figure out how to do something they get their friends to teach them, a potential breakthrough in the fight against breast cancer, and how singing repairs the brain after a stroke.    Chimpanzee Learning    “Chimpanzees use social information to acquire a skill they fail to innovate.” by Edwin J. C. van Leeuwen, et al. 2024.    “Like Humans, Bumblebees and Chimpanzees Can Pass on Their Skills to Form ‘Cumulative Culture’.” by Cristen Hemingway Jaynes. 2024.      Breast Cancer Gel     “Scientists make potential breast cancer breakthrough after preserving tissue in gel.” by Matthew Weaver. 2024.    “Breast cancer statistics.” Cancer Research UK. n.d.      Singing Brain Repair    “Singing repairs the language network of the brain after a cerebrovascular accident.” University of Helsinki. 2024.    “Vocal music boosts the recovery of language functions after stroke.” University of Helsinki. 2021.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Aca

Wed, August 14, 2024

Chimp Memory, Bacterial Tumor Killer, Gene Disc Repair

Today, you’ll learn about the remarkable social memory of chimps, the gut bacteria that could help fight cancer, and how gene therapy might one day help you out with that pesky lower back pain.     Chimp Memory    “Chimps Can Still Remember Faces After a Quarter Century.” by Carl Zimmer. 2023.    “Bonobos and chimpanzees remember familiar conspecifics for decades.” by Laura S. Lewis, et al. 2023.      Bacterial Tumor Killer    “Gut bacteria boost immune response to fight tumors.” by Marta Wegorzewska. 2024.    “The Human Microbiome and Its Impacts on Health.” by Grace A. Ogunrinola, et al. 2020.      Gene Disc Repair    “Gene therapy relieves back pain, repairs damaged disc in mice.” by Emily Caldwell. 2024.    “Increased Frequency of Low Back Pain in Recent Times: Does the Answer Lie in COVID-19?” by Sreedhar Sathu, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fri, August 09, 2024

Elite Athlete Hearts, Oxytocin & Loneliness, Nail Diagnosis

Today, you’ll learn about the surprising prevalence of heart abnormalities in elite athletes, how an oxytocin nasal spray might help with chronic loneliness, and a discovery that could help doctors diagnose a disease just by looking at your fingernails.     Elite Athlete Hearts      “Why are elite athletes prone to abnormal heart rhythms?” by Jennifer Couzin-Frankel. 2024.    “2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Join Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines.” by Jose A. Joglar, et al. 2023 .   “Stroke in endurance athletes with atrial fibrillation.” by Marius Myrstad, et al. 2020.      Oxytocin & Loneliness     “Can oxytocin help against loneliness?” Uni-Bonn. 2024.    “Modulating Social Behavior with Oxytocin: How does it work? What does it mean?” by Patricia S. Churchland & Piotr Winkielman. 2011.    “Relationship Between Loneliness, Psychiatric Disorders and Physical Health? A Review on the Psychological Aspects of Loneliness.” by Raheel Mushtaq, et al. 2014.    “Oxytocin-Augmented Modular-Based Group Intervention for Loneliness: A Proof-Of-Concept Randomized Controlled Trial.” by Ruben Berger, et al. 2024.      Nail Diagnosis    “Benign nail condition linked to rare syndrome that greatly increases cancer risk.” NIH. 2024.    “Long Term Follow-up of Mesothelioma Patients and Their Family Members With Germline Mutations in BAP1 and Other Genes.” Study. 2024.    <p style='color:grey; font-size:0.7

Thu, August 08, 2024

Sleepwalker Brain, Games & Navigation, Endurance Hunting

Today, you’ll learn about what goes on in our brains when we sleepwalk, how playing video games might actually help us navigate the world IRL, and the endurance hunting of traditional societies.     Sleepwalker Brain     “Scientists Discover What’s Happening Inside a Sleepwalker’s Brain.” by Rhianna-lily Smith. 2024.    “Shared EEG correlates between non-REM parasomnia experiences and dreams.” by Jacinthe Cataldi, et al. 2024.    “Consciousness and cortical responsiveness: a within-state study during non-rapid eye movement.” by Jaakko O. Nieminen, et al. 2016.    “Parasomnia: what happens inside a sleepwalker’s brain?” Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience. 2024.      Games & Navigation    “Playing video games linked to enhanced wayfinding abilities.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.   “Sea Hero Quest.” Spiers Lab. n.d.   “5 facts about Americans and video games.” by Andrew Perrin. 2018.   “Video gaming, but not reliance on GPS, is associated with spatial navigation performance.” by Emre Yavuz, et al. 2024    Endurance Hunting    “Born to run? Endurance running may have evolved to help humans chase down prey.” by Kermit Pattison. 2024.   “Ethnography and ethnohistory support the efficiency of hunting through endurance running in humans.” by Eugene Morin & Bruce Winterhalder. 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, August 07, 2024

HIV Vaccine, CO2 New Uses, No Noise Fabric

Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in the effort to create a vaccine for HIV, how engineers are turning carbon dioxide into useful products, and the silk fabric that could one day make your clothes noise-canceling.     HIV Vaccine    “A Trial HIV Vaccine Triggered Elusive and Essential Antibodies in Humans.” Duke Health. 2024.    “The impact of antiretroviral treatment on mortality trends of HIV-positive adults in rural Uganda: a longitudinal population-based study, 1999-2009.” by Ivan Kasamba, et al. 2012.      CO2 New Uses    “Engineers find a new way to convert carbon dioxide into useful products.” by Anne Trafton. 2024.    “Highly Efficient Carbon Dioxide Electroreduction via DNA-Directed Catalyst Immobilization.” by Gang Fan, et al. 2024.      No Noise Fabric    “Single Layer Silk and Cotton Woven Fabrics for Acoustic Emission and Active Sound Suppression.” by Grace H. Yang, et al. 2024.    “How Piezoelectricity Works to Make Crystals Conduct Electric Current.” by Edwin Robledo. 2023.    https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/piezoelectricity/     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available f

Fri, August 02, 2024

No Inner Voice, Yoga & Brain Health, Monogamous Mice

Today, you’ll learn about people who lack an inner voice, how yoga could help cancer survivors defog their minds, and the newly discovered hormone that is connected to promiscuous behavior in mice.     No Inner Voice     “People without an inner voice have poorer verbal memory.” University of Copenhagen. 2024.    “Not Everybody Has an Inner Voice: Behavioral Consequences of Anendophasia.” by Johanne S. K. Nedergaard & Gary Lupyan. 2024.      Yoga & Brain Health    “Yoga shows ‘most improvement’ in restoring brain health in long-term cancer survivors, Northeastern researcher says.” by Cynthia McCormick Hibbert. 2024.    “Management of Cancer-related Cognitive Dysfunction - Conceptualization Challenges and Implications for Clinical Research and Practice.” by Pascal Jean-Pierre. 2010.    “Yoga improves self-reported cognitive function among cancer survivors: results from the STAYFit trial.” by Neha P. Gothe, et al. 2024.      Monogamous Mice    “Some mice have a cheating heart. It’s a hormonal thing, scientists find.” by Mark Johnson. 2024.    “History of Adrenal Research: From Ancient Anatomy to Contemporary Molecular Biology.” by Walter L. Miller & Perrin C. White. 2023.    “Monogamy Rare In the Wild.” by Alisa Opar. 2013.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment

Thu, August 01, 2024

Anti-Drunk Gel, Hot Spring Viruses, Tiger Beetles

Today, you’ll learn about a gel that stops alcohol from making you drunk and harming your liver, the ancient viruses of Yellowstone hot springs, and the song that tiger beetles sing to confuse bats.     Anti-Drunk Gel    “Anti-intoxicant gel keeps alcohol out of the bloodstream.” by Ben Coxworth. 2024.    “Single-site iron-anchored amyloid hyrdrogels as catalytic platforms for alcohol detoxification.” by Jiaqi Su, et al. 2024.      Hot Spring Viruses    “Hot springs viruses at Yellowstone National Park have ancient origins and are adapted to thermophilic hosts.” by L. Felipe Benites, et al. 2024.    “Yellowstone’s Best Geothermal Features.” by Amelia Mayer. 2023.    “Hot Springs.” National Park Service. 2017.      Tiger Beetles    “Tiger beetles fight off bat attacks with ultrasonic mimicry.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Echolocation.” Neighbourhood Bat Watch. N.d.    “Tiger beetles produce anti-bat ultrasound and are probably Batesian moth mimics.” by Harlan M. Gough, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Host

Wed, July 31, 2024

Leeches & Blood Tests, Algae & Carbon, Asthma Cause

Today, you’ll learn about a new anxiety-free way to collect blood samples modeled on the sucking power of leeches, the super carbon-gobbling power of blue-green algae, and a new understanding of how asthma happens - and maybe how to stop it.     Leeches & Blood Tests    “Blood diagnostics modeled on leeches.” by Fabio Bergamin. 2024.    “Prevalence, causes, impacts, and management of needle phobia: An international survey of a general adult population.” by Kimberly Alsbrooks & Klaus Hoerauf. 2022.    “ A Bioinspired and Cost-Effective Device for Minimally Invasive Blood Sampling.” by Nicole Zoratto, et al. 2024.      Algae & Carbon    “Scientists unlock key to breeding ‘carbon gobbling’ plants with a major appetite.” Scimex. 2024.    “Light and carbon: Synthetic biology toward new cyanobacteria-based living biomaterials.” by Isabella M. Goodchild-Michelman, et al. 2023.    “Cyanobacterial a-carboxysome carbonic anhydrase is allosterically regulated by the Rubisco substrate RuBP.” by Sacha B. Pulsford, et al. 2024.      Asthma Cause    “Chronic asthma could be caused by cell overcrowding in the airways.” by Monique Brouillette. 2024.    “Asthma Surveillance Data.” CDC. 2021.   “Bronchoconstriction damages airway epithelial by crowding-induced excess cell extrusion.” by Dustin C. Bagley, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href

Fri, July 26, 2024

Hair Loss Treatment, Aphantasia, Ultrasound Coffee

Today, you’ll learn about a groundbreaking new treatment for hair loss caused by autoimmune skin disease, a condition that affects the imagination, and the gadget that will put a cold brew coffee in your cup in minutes instead of hours.    Hair Loss Treatment    “New treatment could reverse hair loss caused by an autoimmune skin disease.” by Anne Trafton. 2024.    “Microneedle-mediated Delivery of Immunomodulators Restores Immune Privilege in Hair Follicles and Reverses Immune-Mediated Alopecia.” by Nour Younis, et al. 2024.      Aphantasia    “Aphantasia linked to abnormal brain responses to imagined and observed actions.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “What It’s Like to Be ‘Mind Blind’.” by Nayantara Dutta. 2022.    “Explicit and implicit motor simulations are impaired in individuals with aphantasia.” by William Dupont, et al. 2024.      Ultrasound Coffee    “Cold brew coffee in under 3 minutes? Ultrasound makes it possible.” by Paul Ridden. 2024.    “Laser-extracted cold-brew coffee could be a Monday-morning game changer.” by Loz Blain. 2022.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. di

Thu, July 25, 2024

Asthma & ADHD, Whale Codas, Hidden Lithium

Today, you’ll learn about the possible link between asthma, ADHD, and income in children, how whale communication is much more complex than we thought, and the secret lithium hidden away for millions of years under Pennsylvania.    Asthma & ADHD     “ADHD, asthma, and economic hardship: New research suggests a causal pathway.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Associations between symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, socioeconomic status and asthma in children.” by Makiko Omura, et al. 2024.      Whale Codas    “Contextual and combinatorial structure in sperm whale vocalizations.” by Pratyusha Sharma, et al. 2024.    “Behaviors: Communicating.” Sperm Whales: Dominica. 2018.     Hidden Lithium    “Estimates of lithium mass yields from produced water sourced from the Devonian-aged Marcellus Shale.” by Justin Mackey. 2024.    “The Middle Devonian.” Palaeos. 2000.     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, July 24, 2024

Brainstem Dial, Centipedes & Kidneys, AI Ghosts

Today, you’ll learn about an accidental discovery of a dial in the brainstem that controls the body’s inflammation level, how centipedes might offer a treatment for kidney disease, and the problem with bringing back our deceased loved ones using AI.    Brainstem Dial     “Found: the dial in the brain that controls the immune system.” by Giorgia Guglielmi. 2024.    “Your brain could be controlling how sick you get - and how you recover.” by Diana Kwon. 2023.    “Tissues, not blood, are where immune cells function.” by Donna L. Farber. 2021.      Centipedes & Kidneys    “Centipedes used in traditional Chinese medicine offer leads for kidney treatment.” ACS. 2024.    “Giant Redheaded Centipede.” Missouri Department of Conservation. 2024.   “Structurally Diverse Alkaloids with Anti-Renal-Fibrosis Activity from the Centipede Scolopendra subspinipes mutilans.” by Bin-Yuan Hu, et al. 2024.      AI Ghosts    “Call for safeguards to prevent unwanted ‘hauntings’ by AI chatbots of dead loved ones.” University of Cambridge. 2024.    “Griefbots, Deadbots, Postmortem Avatars: on Responsible Applications of Generative AI in the Digital Afterlife Industry.” by Tomasz Hollanek & Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basinska. 2024.    “Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence.” LCFI. 2024.     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://www.instagram

Fri, July 19, 2024

Sleeping Brain, Bamboo Glass, Leprosy & Squirrels

Today, you’ll learn about how sleep isn’t the brain detoxifier we thought it was, a new glass made out of bamboo, and the connection between leprosy and red squirrels in medieval England.     Sleeping Brain    “Sleep does not help brain wash out toxins, study suggests.” by Hannah Devlin. 2024.    “The sleep-deprived human brain.” by Adam J. Krause, et al. 2017.    “Brain clearance is reduced during sleep and anesthesia.” by Andawei Miao, et al. 2024.      Bamboo Glass    “A Novel Flame-Retardant, Smoke-Suppressing, and Superhydrophobic Transparent Bamboo.” by Jiahui Su, et al. 2024.    “Glass Transmittance.” Linshang Technology. 2020.    “Is Bamboo Sustainable? All You Need to Know About Eco-Friendly Bamboo.” by Raf Chomsky. 2023.      Leprosy & Squirrels    “In medieval England, leprosy spread between red squirrels and people, genome evidence shows.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Ancient Mycobacterium leprae genome reveals medieval English red squirrels as animal leprosy host.” by Christian Urban, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com

Thu, July 18, 2024

Fiction Readers, Bird Flu Transmission, Beluga Heads

Today, you’ll learn about how reading fiction could make you smarter, the first ever likely transmission of bird flu from a cow to a human, and how a beluga whale communicates with its squishy head.    Fiction Readers      “People who read a lot of fiction tend to have better cognitive skills, study finds.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Cognitive effects and correlates of reading fiction: Two preregistered multilevel meta-analyses.” by Lena Wimmer, et al. 2024.      Bird Flu Transmission    “Texas dairy farm worker’s case may be first where bird flu virus spread from mammal to human, scientists say.” by Helen Branswell. 2024.    “Bird Flu Detections Reporting in Backyard and Commercial Birds.” CDC. 2024.    “Avian Influenza.” World Organization For Animal Health. 2023.   “Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection in a Dairy Farm Worker.” by Timothy M. Uyeki, M.D., M.P.H., et al. 2024.      Beluga Heads    “Belugas may communicate by warping a blob of forehead fat.” by Elizabeth Anne Brown. 2024.    “Belugas ( Delphinapterus leucas ) create facial displays during social interactions by changing the shape of their melons.” by Justin T. Richard, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertai

Wed, July 17, 2024

Tobacco Treatment, Clean Touchscreen, Parrot Stepdads

Today, you’ll learn about a new and stimulating method that could potentially help smokers kick the habit, an innovative copper coating that kills bacteria on touchscreens, and the little birds that sometimes make for great stepdads.     Tobacco Treatment    “Can brain stimulation help people kick their tobacco addiction?” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Why Won’t Our Patients Stop Smoking?” by David M. Mannino, MD. 2009.    “A randomized controlled trial of intermittent theta burst stimulation to the medial prefrontal cortex for tobacco use disorder: Clinical efficacy and safety.” by Merideth A. Addicott, et al. 2024 .     Clean Touchscreen    “Copper coating turns touchscreens into bacteria killers.” by Ben Coxworth. 2024.    “Towards transparent and durable copper-containing antimicrobial surfaces.” by Christina Graham, et al. 2024.      Parrot Stepdads    “New animal dads often kill their stepchildren. These parrots adopt them instead.” by Virginia Morell. 2024.    “Eviction-driven infanticide and sexually selected adoption and infanticide in a neotropical parrot.” by Steven R. Beissinger & Karl S. Berg. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start you

Fri, July 12, 2024

Shark Oil, Eco-Friendly Lubricant, Historic Land Management

Today, you’ll learn about the demand for a compound called squalene that is decimating deepwater shark populations, an amazing effort to create an eco-friendly lubricant using green chemistry, and the surprising connection between shepherds, women, and wildfires.    Shark Oil     “Deepwater Sharks Are Threatened by Demand for Liver Oil.” by David Shiffman. 2024.    “100 Million Sharks Killed Every Year, Study Show On Eve of International Conference on Shark Protection.” National Geographic. 2013.    “Fishing for oil and meat drives irreversible defaunation of deepwater sharks and rays.” by Brittany Finucci, et al. 2024.      Eco-Friendly Lubricant    “New eco-friendly lubricant additives protect turbine equipment, waterways.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Minimizing Toxicity and Optimizing Lubricity of Ionic Liquids for Eco-Friendly Lubrication.” by Xin He, et al. 2024.      Historic Land Management    “Anthropologist documents how women and shepherds historically reduced wildfire risk in Central Italy.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Wildfires as legacies of agropastoral abandonment: Gendered litter raking and managed burning as historic fire prevention practices in the Monte Pisano of Italy.” by Andrew S. Mathews & Fabio Malfatti. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to

Thu, July 11, 2024

Ghost Shark, Grief Treatment, Blood Vessel Coordination

Today, you’ll learn about a newly discovered deep sea ghost shark, the best way to treat prolonged grief disorder, and how the blood vessels in our brain coordinate to improve brain functioning.     Ghost Shark     “‘Ghost shark’ with enormous head and giant iridescent eyes discovered off Thailand.” by Elise Poore. 2024.    “Chimaera.” Shark Trust. 2020.   “Chimaera supapae (Holocephali: Chimaeriformes: Chimaeridae), a new species of chimaera from the Andaman Sea of Thailand.” by David A. Ebert, et al. 2024.      Grief Treatment    “Which therapy works best to treat prolonged grief disorder?” by Lachlan Gilbert. 2024 .   “Cognitive Behavior Therapy vs Mindfulness in Treatment of Prolonged Grief Disorder.” by Richard A. Bryant, et al. 2024.    “Comparing the efficacy of mindfulness-based therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression in head-to-head randomized controlled trials: A systematic review and meta-analysis of equivalence.” by Kristine Tretto Sverre, et al. 2022.    “Prolonged Grief Disorder.” Psychology Today. N.d.     Blood Vessel Coordination    “Coordinating Blood Vessel Activity Might be Associated with Better Brain Performance.” Tohoku University. 2024.    “Plastic vasomotion entrainment.” by Daichi Sasaki, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer" rel="noopener noreferrer" ta

Wed, July 10, 2024

Thresher Shark, Laron Syndrome, Sad Music

Today, you’ll learn about the incredible dynamics that make the thresher shark so good at threshing, how people with a rare growth disorder might actually have an advantage that leads to longer lifespans, and why people listen to sad music.     Thresher Shark     Fear the Tails, Not the Jaws, of These ‘Weirdo’ Sharks.” by Kate Golembiewski. 2024.    “Vertebral morphology in the tail-whipping common thresher shark, Alopias vulpinus. ” by Jamie L. Knaub, et al. 2024.      Laron Syndrome    “People with Rare Longevity Mutation May Also Be Protected from Cardiovascular Disease.” by Beth Newcomb. 2024.    “Normal or improved cardiovascular risk factors in IGF-I-deficient adults with growth hormone receptor deficiency.” by Jaime Guevara-Aguirre, et al. 2024.      Sad Music    “New insights into the psychological enigma of sad music.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Liking music with and without sadness: Testing the direct effect hypothesis of pleasurable negative emotion.” by Emery Schubert. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Ac

Fri, July 05, 2024

Newborn Great White, Long-Term Flu Shot, Consciousness Map

Today, you’ll learn about the possible holy grail of great white shark sightings, a new flu vaccine that could knock out every strain and last a long time, and a map of human consciousness.     Newborn Great White    “Great white sighting may reveal ‘holy grail’ of shark science.” by Katie Hunt. 2024 .   “Novel aerial observations of a possible newborn white shark ( Carcharodon carcharias) in Southern California.” by Carlos Gauna & Phillip C. Sternes. 2024.      Long-Term Flu Shot    “New strategy could lead to universal, long-lasting flu shot.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Duke University Developing Universal Flu Vaccine.” YouTube Video. 2023.    “Understanding Influenza (Flu) Infection: An Influenza Virus Binds to a Respiratory Tract Cell.” CDC. 2019 .    Consciousness Map    “Brain imaging study reveals connections critical to human consciousness.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Consciousness.” by Anil Seth. n.d.   “What is the Connectome Coordination Facility?” CCF. n.d.    “Stimulant Therapy Targeted to Individualized Connectivity Maps to Promote ReACTivation of Consciousness (STIMPACT).” by Brian L. Edlow, M.D.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, July 04, 2024

Hammerhead Embryos, Free Throw Touch, Kinky Alloy

Today, you’ll learn about the rare study of a hammerhead shark embryo, how touching your teammate might help them make free throws, and a super alloy that doesn’t break - it kinks.     Hammerhead Embryos    “Secrets of Hammerhead Sharks Revealed in ‘Very Rare’ Images.” by Robyn White. 2024.    “Bonnethead shark.” David A. Ebert, et al. 2021.    “Are Hammerhead Sharks Dangerous and Do They Attack Humans?” by Robyn White. 2022.    “Embryonic development in the bonnethead (Sphyrna tiburo) , a viviparous hammerhead shark.” by Steven R. Byrum, et al. 2023.      Free Throw Touch    “Physical touch from teammates appears to improve free throw accuracy in basketball.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “The power of human touch: Physical contact improves performance in basketball free throws.” by Christiane M. Buttner, et al. 2024.      Kinky Alloy    “This Allow is Kinky.” by Aliyah Kovner. 2024.    “Kink bands promote exceptional fracture resistance in a NbTaTiHf refractory medium-entropy alloy.” by David H. Cook, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curio

Wed, July 03, 2024

Giant Shark, Barred Owl Cull, Misophonia Stress

Today, you’ll learn about a massive prehistoric shark, the controversial plan to kill millions of barred owls, and how a condition called misophonia could be linked to stress and trauma.     Giant Shark    “Ancient, 30-foot relative of great white shark unearthed in Mexico quarry.” by Melissa Hobson. 2024.    “Exceptionally preserved shark fossils from Mexico elucidate the long-standing enigma of the Cretaceous elasmobranch Ptychodus.” by Romain Vullo, et al. 2024.    “Cretaceous period: Animals, plants and extinction event.” by Michael Dhar. 2022.      Barred Owl Cull    “They Shoot Owls in California, Don’t They?” by Franz Lidz. 2024.    “Northern Spotted Owl.” National Wildlife Federation. N.d.    “Barred-Owl-Letter.” Letter PDF. 2024.      Misophonia Stress    “Misophonia severity tied to higher stress and trauma, study shows.” by Vladimir Hedrih. 2024.    “What Is Misophonia?” by Paul Frysh. 2023.    “Misophonia is related to stress but not directly with traumatic stress.” by Rachel E. Guetta, et al. 2024.     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science s

Fri, June 28, 2024

Robotic Nerve Cuffs, Orangutan Medicine, Ritual Nostalgia

Today, you’ll learn about tiny robotic nerve cuffs, an orangutan that treated its own wound with medicine, and how nostalgia encourages us to take part in rituals.     Robotic Nerve Cuffs    “Robotic nerve ‘cuffs’ could help treat a range of neurological conditions.” University of Cambridge. 2024.    “Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).” Cleveland Clinic. 2022.   “Electrochemically actuated microelectrodes for minimally invasive peripheral nerve interfaces.” by Chaoqun Dong, et al. 2024.      Orangutan Medicine    “In a first, an orangutan was seen treating his wound with a medicinal plant.” by Evan Bush. 2024 .   “Active self-treatment of a facial wound with a biologically active plant by a male Sumatran orangutan.” by Isabelle B. Laumer, et al. 2024.      Ritual Nostalgia    “New research reveals the psychological impact of nostalgia on ritual engagement and meaning in life.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Nostalgia, Ritual Engagement, and Meaning in Life.” by Yige Yin, et al. 2024.    “Nostalgia.” The Emotions Lab. 2022.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, June 27, 2024

Universal Donors, Exercise & Time, Eggshell Plastic

Today, you’ll learn about a new way to turn certain blood types into universal blood types that could save countless lives, how exercise makes time slow down, and the new plastic made of eggshells that could clean up our water and stop plastic pollution.     Universal Donors    “Bacterial enzyme strips away blood types to create universal donor blood.” by Paul McClure. 2024.    “Blood safety and availability.” WHO. 2023.    “Facts About Blood and Blood Types.” American Red Cross. 2024.    “ Akkermansia muciniphila exoglycosidases target extended blood group antigens to generate ABO-universal blood.” by Mathias Jensen, et al. 2024.      Exercise & Time    “Time warps when you workout: Study confirms exercise slows our perception of time.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “The perception of time is slowed in response to exercise, an effect not further compounded by competitors: behavioral implications for exercise and health.” by Andrew Mark Edwards, et al. 2024.      Eggshell Plastic    “Researchers Develop Bioplastic From Eggshells as Sustainable Alternative to Plastic.” Technology Networks. 2024.    “Eggshell incorporated agro-waste adsorbent pellets for sustainable orthophosphate capture from aqueous media.” by Bernd G. K. Steiger, et al. 2024.    “Phosphorus and Water.” USGS. 2018.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/calbits/

Wed, June 26, 2024

Microgravity Effects, Octocoral, Menstrual Sync

Today, you’ll learn about how microgravity affects sleep and physiological rhythms, the half a billion year old bioluminescent octocoral, and the truth about women’s synchronized menstrual cycles.    Microgravity Effects    “Simulated microgravity affects sleep and physiological rhythms.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Effect of 60 days of head down tilt bed rest on amplitude and phase of rhythms in physiology and sleep in men.” by Maria-Angeles Bonmati-Carrion, et al. 2024.      Octocorals    “Glowing octocorals have been around for at least 540 million years.” by Jake Buehler. 2024.    “What is bioluminescence?” NOAA. N.D.    “Evolution of bioluminescence in Anthozoa with emphasis on Octocorallia.” by Danielle M. DeLeo, et al. 2024.      Menstrual Sync    “Do women who live together get their periods together, or is it a myth?” by Marlene Cimons. 2024.    “Women do not synchronize their menstrual cycles.” by Zhengwei Yang & Jeffrey C Schank. 2006.    “Menstrual synchrony: Fact or artifact?” by Anna Ziomkiewicz. 2026.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   <br

Fri, June 21, 2024

Venus Environment, Forest Stewardship, Auto-Brewery Syndrome

Today, you’ll learn about the life-crushing conditions on Venus that could actually tell us about life elsewhere in the universe, how indigenous cultural fire burning could help us create healthier forests, and the people who brew beer in their stomachs.     Venus Environment   “To find life in the universe, look to deadly Venus.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Davinci, a return to Venus’ clouds.” The Planetary Society. N.d.    “NASA’s Planetary Fleets, Including Mars, Venus, Discovery Missions, and Small Body Missions.” n.a. 2023.    “Missions to Venus: Highlights From History, and When We May Go Back.” by Shannon Stirone. 2020.    “Venus as an anchor point for planetary habitability.” by Stephen R. Kane & Paul K. Byrne. 2024.    “Venus.” NASA. 2024.      Forest Stewardship   “Research showcases Indigenous stewardship’s role in forest ecosystem resilience.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Blending Indigenous and western science: Quantifying cultural burning impacts in Karuk Aboriginal Territory.” by Skye M. Greenler, et al. 2024.    “The Karuk Used Fire to Manage the Forest for Centuries. Now They Want To Do That Again.” by Danielle Venton. 2021.    “North America’s summer of wildfire smoke: 2023 was only the beginning.” by Charles O. Stanier, Gregory Carmichael, & Peter S. Thorne. 2023.     Auto-Brewery Syndrome  “A Brewery Worker’s Drunken Driving Defense: His Stomach Made the Alcohol.” by Ali Watkins. 2024.    “Auto Brewery Syndrome: Can You Really Make Beer in Your Gut

Thu, June 20, 2024

Thistle Extract, Artificial Cells, Autism Language

Today, you’ll learn about the amazing regenerative effects of thistle extract on damaged nerves, the first synthetic, lab-made cells, and new insights into the development of language in people with autism.     Thistle Extract    “Thistle extract accelerates nerve regeneration by up to 29%.” by Paul McClure. 2024.    “Nerves.” Byju’s. N.d.   “Cnicin promotes functional nerve regeneration.” by Philipp Gobrecht, et al. 2024.      Artificial Cells    “UNC-Chapel Hill researchers create artificial cells that act like living cells.” by Carleigh Gabryel. 2024.    “What Are Peptides and What Are They Used For?” by Jillian Kubala, RD. 2023.    “Designer peptide-DNA cytoskeletons regulate the function of synthetic cells.” by Margaret L. Daly, et al. 2024.      Autism Language    “New research unveils three distinct language comprehension phenotypes in autistic children.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Autism Spectrum Disorder: Communication Problems in Children.” NIH. 2020.   “Are there distinct levels of language comprehension in autistic individuals - cluster analysis.” by Andrey Vyshedskiy. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get ex

Wed, June 19, 2024

Clean Water Walking, Metafluid, Underwater Bees

Today, you’ll learn about a new way to purify water simply by walking, robots controlled by liquid and rubber balls, and an accident that led to a wild discovery about bumblebees.     Clean Water Walking     “Walking-induced electrostatic charges enable in situ electroporated disinfection in portable water bottles.” by Young-Jun Kim, et al. 2024.    “Freshwater Crisis.” National Geographic. N.d.    “A revolutionary solution for on-the-go water disinfection.” by Manish Kumar Sharma & Zong-Hong Lin. 2024.      Metafluid    “Tiny rubber spheres used to make a programmable fluid.” by Jacek Krywko. 2024.    “Harvard’s bizarre ‘metafluid’ packs programmable properties.” by Michael Irving. 2024.    “Metamaterials.” News Atlas Database. N.d.    “Shell buckling for programmable metafluids.” by Adel Djellouli, et al. 2024.      Underwater Bees    “Bumblebee species able to survive underwater for up to a week.” by Nicola Davis. 2024.    “Unveiling the submerged secrets: bumblebee queens’ resilience to flooding.” by Sabrina Rondeau & Nigel E. Raine. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli a

Fri, June 14, 2024

Dragon History, Gold Atom Layer, Low Pressure Diamonds

Today, you’ll learn about the history of dragons, a lab-made gold that’s only a single atom thick, and a new low pressure way to make diamonds.     Dragon History      “Dragons: A brief history of the mythical, fire-breathing beasts.” by Callum McKelvie & Benjamin Radford. 2022.    “A Natural History of Dragons.” by Livia Gershon. 2022.    “Job 41.” Bible Study Tools. N.d.      Gold Atom Layer    “A single atom layer of gold - LiU researchers create goldene.” by Anders Torneholm. 2024.    “Synthesis of goldene comprising single-atom layer gold.” by Shun Kashiwaya, et al. 2024.      Low Pressure Diamonds    “A new method of making diamonds doesn’t require extreme pressure.” by Emily Conover. 2024.    “The Science Behind Diamonds.” by Dustin Lemick. 2023.    “Growth of diamond in liquid metal at 1 atm pressure.” by Yan Gong, et al. 2024.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, June 13, 2024

CO2 Into Electricity, Shapeshifting Cancer, Zebrafish

Today, you’ll learn about a new tech that could turn all that nasty CO2 into electricity, the genes that allow cancer cells to metastasize, and the incredible, healing hearts of zebrafish.    CO2 Into Electricity    “Electricity generation from carbon dioxide adsorption by spatially nanoconfined ion separation.” by Zhuyuan Wang, et al. 2024.    “Novel Nanogenerator Turns CO2 Into Electricity.” Technology Networks. 2024.    “Can Removing Carbon From the Atmosphere Save Us From Climate Catastrophe?” by Renee Cho. 2018.    “Climate Change: Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide.” by Rebecca Lindsey. 2024.      Shapeshifting Cancer    “Cancer Cells’ Shapeshifting Ability Reveals New Drug Targets.” by Blake Forman. 2024.    “Environmentally dependant and independent control of 3D cell shape.” by Lucas G. Dent, et al. 2024.      Zebrafish    “Why can zebrafish regenerate damaged heart tissue, while other fish species cannot?” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Distinct features of the regenerating heart uncovered through comparative single-cell profiling.” by Clayton M. Carey, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertain

Wed, June 12, 2024

Left Hand Gene, Heat Wave Trees, Europa

Today, you’ll learn about the genes that could make you left-handed, how trees are able to cope with heat waves, and what could possibly lie beneath the ice of Jupiter’s moon, Europa.     Left Hand Gene    “Gene involved in cell shape offers clues on left-handedness.” by Will Dunham. 2024.    “Half a century of handedness research: Myths, truths; fictions, facts; backwards, but mostly forwards.” by Chris McManus. 2019.    “One hundred famous left-handed people.” n.a. 2003.      Heat Wave Trees    “How do trees survive dry and hot summers? Leaf lifespan and growth recovery are key.” phys.org. 2024.    “Climate Change Impacts on Forests.” EPA. n.d.    “Guide to Conifers: 11 Types of Conifers Seen Across the US.” MasterClass. 2021.      Europa    “Our picture of habitability on Europa, a top contender for hosting life, is changing.” by Nikk Ogasa. 2024.    “Europa Clipper.” JPL. n.d.   “Europa: Moon of Jupiter. Potential for life.” NASA. n.d.    “Europa: Facts.” NASA. 2024.     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/curiosit

Fri, June 07, 2024

When is Old Age?, Sensative Mothers, Neanderthal Homes

Today, you’ll learn about how our perception of when old age hits is changing, a baby’s response to a happy face, and the housekeeping habits of neanderthals.    When is Old Age?      “Perception of when old age starts has increased over time, shows study.” by Nicola Davis. 2024.    “Psychology and Aging.” APA PsycNet database. 2024.    “The shift from old age to very old age: an analysis of the perception of aging among older people.” by Emile Escourrou, et al. 2022.      Sensative Mothers    “Researchers uncover link between maternal sensitivity and infant brain responses to happy faces.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Mary Ainsworth’s legacy: a systematic review of observational instruments measuring parental sensitivity.” by Judi Mesman & Rosanneke A G Emmen. 2013.    “Love on the developing brain: Maternal sensitivity and infants’ neural responses to emotion in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.” by Jessica A. Stern, et al. 2024.      Neanderthal Homes    “Study: Just Like Homo sapiens, Neanderthals Organized Their Living Space in Structured Way.” Sci News News Staff. 2024.    “Study Compares Neanderthal and Modern Human Living Spaces.” Archaeology. 2024.    “Homo Sapiens  and Neanderthal Use of Space at Riparo Bombrini (Liguria, Italy).” by Amelie Vallerand, et al. 2022.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, June 06, 2024

New Antibiotics, H2O Pollution Test, Cooperative Camouflage

Today, you’ll learn about a new class of antibiotics that kills drug-resistant bugs, a water pollution test that can tell scientists where the pollution came from, and spiders that collaborate.     New Antibiotics    “New antibiotic class effective against multidrug-resistant bacteria.” Uppsala Universitet. 2024.    “10 reasons YOU should be worried about antibiotic resistance.” by Diane Ashiru-Oredope. 2014.    “What You Need to Know About a Klebsiella pneumoniae Infection.” by Kirsten Nunez. 2022.    “Antibiotic class with potent in vivo activity targeting lipopolysaccharide synthesis in Gram-negative bacteria.” by Douglas L. Huseby, et al. 2024.      H2O Pollution Test    “New approach to monitoring freshwater quality can identify sources of pollution, and predict their effects.” University of Cambridge. 2024.    “7 Effects Of Water Pollution.” AtlasScientific. 2023.    “Chemodiversity in freshwater health.” by Andrew J. Tanentzap & Jeremy A. Fonvielle. 2024.      Cooperative Camouflage    “In a first, these crab spiders appear to collaborate, creating camouflage.” by Saugat Bolakhe. 2024.    “Crab Spider.” A-Z Animals. N.d.   “Male and female crab spiders ‘cooperate’ to mimic a flower.” by Shi-Mao Wu & Jiang-Yun Gao. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/calbits/" rel="noopener noreferrer" targ

Wed, June 05, 2024

Bird Dreams, Whales & Noise, Fruit-Eaters Save Forest

Today, you’ll learn about the dreams of birds, why sound pollution in the oceans could be killing whales, and how fruit-eating birds are doing the work to save tropical forests.     Bird Dreams    “Birds sing in their sleep - and now we can decipher their dreams.” by Paul McClure. 2024.    “Replay of innate vocal patterns during night sleep in suboscines.” by Juan F. Doppler, et al. 2021.    “Synthesizing avian dreams.” by Juan F. Doppler, et al. 2024.    “What is World Environment Day.” n.a. N.d.      Whales & Noise     “Avoidance, confusion, solitude: whales react to rising noise pollution.” The University of Melbourne. 2024.    “Avoidance, confusion or solitude? Modelling how noise pollution affects whale migration.” by Stuart T. Johnston & Kevin J. Painter. 2024.    “How First Contact With a Whale Civilization Could Unfold.” by Ross Anderson. 2024.      Fruit-Eaters Save Forest    “Tropical forests can’t recover naturally without fruit eating birds.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Frugivores enhance potential carbon recovery in fragmented landscapes.”  by Carolina Bello. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows,

Fri, May 31, 2024

Paralysis Recovery, Bee Architecture, Perinatal Treatment

Today, you’ll learn about a paralyzed man who is making a recovery after receiving stem cell therapy, how bees learn architecture, and a potential new treatment for postpartum depression in new mothers.     Paralysis Recovery     “Paralyzed man who can walk again shows potential benefit of stem cell therapy.” by Amanda Dimare. 2024.    “Study documents safety, improvements from stem cell therapy after spinal cord injury.” by Susan Barber Lindquist. 2024.    “Spinal cord injury.” WHO. 2024.    “Case report: Stem cells a step toward improving motor, sensory function after spinal cord injury.” by Susan Barber Lindquist. 2019.      Bee Architecture    “The inheritance of alternative nest architectural traditions in stingless bees.” by Viviana Di Pietro, et al. 2024.    “Stingless Bees: Their Behaviour, Ecology and Evolution.” by Christoph Gruter. 2020.   “Stigmergy as a Universal Coordination Mechanism: components, varieties and applications.” by Francis Heylighen. N.d.      Perinatal Treatment    “Esketamine injection just after childbirth reduces depression in new mothers.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Is Esketamine the Game-Changer for Depression We Want?” by EJ Dickson. 2019.    “What is Perinatal Depression?” American Psychological Association. 2023.    <br

Thu, May 30, 2024

Brain Stimulation, Fractal Molecule, Bonobos

Today, you’ll learn about how non-invasive brain stimulation might offer relief to older patients suffering from anxiety and depression, the first known molecular fractal, and a new discovery turning the view of bonobos as peace-loving primates on its head.     Brain Stimulation    “Brain stimulation treatment may improve depression, anxiety in older adults.” by Jill Pease. 2024.    “Mental health of older adults.” WHO. 2023.    “tDCS reduces depression and state anxiety symptoms in older adults from the augmenting cognitive training in older adults study (ACT). by Hanna K. Hausman, et al. 2024 .     Fractal Molecule    “Discovery of the first fractal molecule in nature.” Max Plank Gesellschaft. 2024.    “How Fractals Work.” by Craig Haggit & Yara Simon. 2023.    “Six Sierpinski Triangle Constructions (visual mathematics).” YouTube Video. 2023.      Bonobos    “Bonobos not the peace-loving primates once thought, study reveals.” by Nicola Davis. 2024.    “Differences in expression of male aggression between wild bonobos and chimpanzees.” by Maud Mouginot, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <

Wed, May 29, 2024

AI Medical Research, Watching Sports, Blinking

Today, you’ll learn about a new AI developed to help doctors identify and treat diseases like cancer, why watching sports might give our sense of wellness a boost, and the real reason we blink so much.     AI Medical Research     “Mayo researchers invented a new class of AI to improve cancer research and treatments.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “The Rise of Hypothesis-Driven Artificial Intelligence in Oncology.” by Zilin Xianyu, et al. 2024.     Watching Sports    “The joy of sports: How watching sports can boost well-being.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Watching sport enhances well-being: evidence from a multi-method approach.” by Keita Kinoshita, et al. 2024.      Blinking    “Why do we blink so much?” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Eye blinks as a visual processing stage.” by Bin Yang, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fri, May 24, 2024

Romantic Traits, Heart & Gut, Canine Play

Today, you’ll learn about the traits most people value in romantic partners, a new link between a particular gut bacteria and cardiovascular health, and why dogs might make your kids healthier.     Romantic Traits     “Intelligence and kindness are the most valued traits in romantic partners, study finds.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “What Do Different People Look for in a Partner? Effects of Sex, Sexual Orientation, and Mating Strategies on Partner Preferences.” by Joao Francisco Goes Braga Takayanagi, et al. 2024.      Heart & Gut    “Scientists link certain gut bacteria to lower heart disease risk.” by Allessandra DiCorato. 2024.    “7 Crazy Facts About The Microbiome And Gut Bacteria.” by Ross Carver-Carter. N.d.   “Gut microbiome and metabolome profiling in Framingham heart study reveals cholesterol-metabolizing bacteria.” by Chenhao Li, et al. 2024.    “Cholesterol Metabolism by Uncultured Human Gut Bacteria Influences Host Cholesterol Level.” by Douglas J. Kenny, et al. 2020.    “About the Framingham Heart Study.” n.a. N.d.      Canine Play    “The Serious Side of Kid And Canine Play.” UMass Amherst. 2024.   “America’s Pandemic, Physical Inactivity.” PHIT America. 2023.    “Physical Activity: Children.” CDC. 2023.    “The KID Study (Kids Interacting With Dogs): Piloting a Novel Approach for Measuring Dog-Facilitated Youth Physical Activity.” by Colleen J. Chase, et al. 2024.    <p style='co

Thu, May 23, 2024

Diversified Farming, Sense of Smell, Simple Rhythms

Today, you’ll learn about how diversifying farms has a ton of upsides and virtually no downsides, the way we tend to predict how something will smell before we smell it, and a universally shared preference for simple rhythms in music.     Diversified Farming     “Major study reports that people and environment both benefit from diversified farming, while bottom lines also thrive.” University of Copenhagen. 2024.    “Joint environmental and social benefits from diversified agriculture.” by Laura Vang Rasmussen, et al. 2024.    “The Green Revolution: Norman Borlaug and the Race to Fight Global Hunger.” by Ray Offenheiser. 2020.      Sense of Smell     “The sense of smell is influenced by cues from other senses.” Stockholm University. 2024.    “Olfactory categorization is shaped by a transmodal cortical network for evaluating perceptual predictions.” by Stephen Pierzchajlo, et al. 2024.      Simple Rhythms    “Cross-cultural research reveals universal bias towards simple rhythmic ratios in music.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Commonality and variation in mental representations of music revealed by a cross-cultural comparison of rhythm priors in 15 countries.” by Nori Jacoby, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science sh

Wed, May 22, 2024

Dark Energy, Electric Rain, Chickadees

Today, you’ll learn about a tantalizing new discovery about dark energy that could change our understanding of the entire universe, how scientists are pulling electricity from raindrops, and the barcode memory tool inside a chickadee’s brain.     Dark Energy    “A Tantalizing ‘Hint’ That Astronomers Got Dark Energy All Wrong.” by Dennis Overbye. 2024.    “What Is Dark Energy? An Astrophysicist Explains.” Ars Technica. YouTube Video. 2023.    “What is Dark Energy? Inside our accelerating, expanding universe.” by Chelsea Gohd. 2024.    “DESI Data Documentation.” Database. 2023.     Electric Rain    “New green technology harvests energy from raindrops and humidity.” by Robert F. Service. 2024.    “The Amazing Drinking Bird.” by Brian Rohrig. 2024.   “Rapid progress of key clean energy technologies shows the new energy economy is emerging faster than many think.” IEA.org. 2023.       Chickadees    “Chickadees use memory ‘bar codes’ to find their hidden food stashes.” by Jake Buehler. 2024.    “Barcoding of episodic memories in the hippocampus of a food-caching bird.” by Selmaan N. Chettih, et al. 2024.    “Birdist Rule #71: Figure Out What Kind Of Chickadees You’ve Got.” by Nicholas Lund. 2016.    “Somewhere in the brain is a storage device for memories.” by Laura Sanders. 2018.    “A manifold neural population code for space in hippocampal coactivity dynamics independent of place fields.” <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/sc

Fri, May 17, 2024

Recovered Whales, Old Salmon Cans, Climate Change & Time

Today, you’ll learn about some potential good news about whale populations, what decades-old cans of salmon can tell us about the health of the ocean, and how climate change is literally slowing down the world.     Recovered Whales     “Whale population recovers five years after hundreds washed up dead.” n.a. 2024.    “The gray whale die-off on West Coast is over, NOAA declares.” by Karen Garcia. 2024.    “Endangered Species Day Information.” Endangered Species Coalition. 2020.     Old Salmon Cans    “Decades-old Cans of Salmon Reveal Changes in Ocean Health.” by Rachel Nuwer. 2024.    “Opening a can of worms: Archived canned fish fillets reveal 40 years of change in parasite burden for four Alaskan salmon species.” by Natalie Mastick, et al. 2024.      Climate Change & Time    “Climate change is changing how we keep time.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2024.    “A global timekeeping problem postponed by global warming.” by Duncan Carr Agnew. 2024.    “50 years ago, timekeepers deployed the newly invented leap second.” by Cassie Martin. 2024.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, May 16, 2024

Cooling Windows, Mars & Erosion, Didgeridoo Slumber

Today, you’ll learn about an AI-designed window film that could keep your house cool, the mysterious ways Mars causes deep-sea erosion on Earth, and how playing the didgeridoo could help treat sleep apnea.     Cooling Windows      “New window film drops temperature, slashes energy consumption.” by Paul McClure. 2024.    “Engineers use quantum computing to develop transparent window coating that blocks heat, saves energy.” University of Notre Dame. 2022.    “The Solar Spectrum.” Ossila.com. N.d.      Mars & Erosion    “Mars as a Driver of Deep-Sea Erosion.” by Grace van Deelen. 2024.    “Milankovitch (Orbital) Cycles and Their Role in Earth’s Climate.” NASA Science Editorial Team. 2020.    “Deep-sea hiatus record reveals orbital pacing by 2.4 Myr eccentricity grand cycles.” by Adriana Dutkiewicz, et al. 2024.      Didgeridoo Slumber    “Playing the Didgeridoo to Treat Sleep Apnea.” by Brandon Peters, MD. 2023.    “What Is Sleep Apnea?” by Brandon Peters, MD. 2023.    “Didgeridoo basics.” Hollow Log Digderidoos. N.d.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more r

Wed, May 15, 2024

Artificial Reef, Glasses & Income, AC DNA

Today, you’ll learn about an artificial reef that could save the shore from storms, how simply owning a pair of glasses can make you earn more income, and how air conditioners could help CSI detectives solve crimes.    Artificial Reef    “Artificial reef designed by MIT engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage.” by Jennifer Chu. 2024.    “Coastal Protection.” Coral Reef Alliance. 2024.    “Architected materials for artificial reefs to increase storm energy dissipation.” by Edvard Ronglan, et al. 2024.      Glasses & Income    “Having the right glasses could boost earning power by a third, Bangladesh study shows.” by Sarah Johnson. 2024.    “The effect on income of providing near vision correction to workers in Bangladesh: The THRIVE (Tradespeople and Hand-workers Rural Initiative for a Vision-enhanced Economy) randomized controlled trial.” by Farzana Sehrin, et al. 2024.    “Presbyopia.” Mayo Clinic. 2021.   “The Global Burden of Potential Productivity Loss from Uncorrected Presbyopia.” by Kevin D. Frick, et al. 2015.      AC DNA    “Cold case: DNA in airconditioners to place suspects at the scene of a crime.” by Ben Coxworth. 2024.    “Up in the air: Presence and collection of DNA from air and air conditioner units.” by Mariya Goray, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cal

Fri, May 10, 2024

Solar Drinking Water, Forgetting Memories, Super-Earth

Today, you’ll learn about a revolutionary new system that can turn saltwater into drinking water with the help of the sun, how your brain chooses what memories to keep, and a super-Earth with a really dark side.     Solar Drinking Water    “Solar-powered technology converts saltwater into drinking water emission-free.” King’s College London. 2024.    “Flexible batch electrodialysis for low-cost solar-powered brackish water desalination.” by Wei He, et al. 2024.    “Valuing Water.” United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. 2021.     Forgetting Memories    “How the brain chooses which memories are important enough to save and which to let fade away.” by Linda Carroll. 2024.    “Relax! It’ll boost your memory, study shows.” by Kate Kelland. 2010.    “Normal and Abnormal Sharp Wave Ripples in the Hippocampal-Entohinal Cortex System: Implications for Memory Consolidation, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Temporal Lobe Epilepsy.” by Zhi-Hang Zhen, et al. 2021.      Super-Earth    “This super-Earth is the first planet confirmed to have a permanent dark side.” by Joseph Howlett. 2024.    “LHS 3844 b.” NASA Exoplanet Catalog. N.d.    “Tidal Locking.” NASA. 2024.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, May 09, 2024

New Marine Species, Teen Drivers, Animal Microchips

Today, you’ll learn about a massive discovery of new species from the depths of the ocean, why you shouldn’t buy your brand new driver their own car, and a possible breakthrough in microchip data collection from animals.     New Marine Species     “Scientists Discover 100 New Marine Species in New Zealand.” by Rebecca Carballo. 2024.    “Expedition to Uncover Secrets of New Zealand’s Unexplored Bounty Trough.” Ocean Census. 2024.    “Our Mission: Enhancing Ocean Life Discovery Worldwide.” Ocean Census. 2024.    “This metal marvel collects time capsules of life from the abyss.” Marine Biodiversity Hub. 2017.      Teen Drivers    “‘Don’t buy your kids a car’: young drivers with own cars in more crashes.” by Lachlan  Gilbert. 2024.    “Young drivers’ early access to their own car and crash risk into early adulthood: Findings from DRIVE study.” by Huei-Yang Chen, et al. 2024.    “Teen Drivers.” Injury Facts. 2024.    “Young Drivers.” NHTSA. 2022.    “Teen Driver Statistics.” Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute. 2024.      Animal Microchips    “Injectable Microchip Tracks Animal Health.” by Julianne Pepitone. 2024.   “Microchips Result In Higher Rate Of Return Of Shelter Animals To Owners.” by Linda Lord. 2009.    “A Subcutaneously Injectable Implant for Multimodal Physiological Monitoring in Animals.” <a href="https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/docume

Wed, May 08, 2024

Gossip, Zooplankton, School Bus Science

Today, you’ll learn about the potential positive power of gossip, how climate change is making zooplankton in Lake Erie confused, and a surprising connection between new school buses and student performance in school.     Gossip    “Can’t Stand Gossip? Let’s Talk, New Research Suggests.” by Emily C. Nunez. 2024.    “Explaining the evolution of gossip.” by Xinyue Pan, et al. 2024 .   “Who Gossips and How in Everyday Life?” by Megan L. Robbins, et al. 2019.      Zooplankton    “In Lake Erie, climate change scrambles zooplankton seasonal presence.” by Tatyana Woodall. 2024.    “Zooplankton Facts.” n.a. 2024.    “Biotic and thermal drivers alter zooplankton phenology in western Lake Erie.” by Jenna Bailey & James M. Hood. 2024.      School Bus Science    “Could riding older school buses hinder student performance?” University of Michigan. 2024.    “EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program Offers $500 Million in Funding.” n.a. 2023.    “School Bus Rebate Program and Student Educational Performance Test Scores.” by Meredith Pedde, PhD, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discovery

Fri, May 03, 2024

Grooving to Music, Horse Burial, Coffee & Cancer

Today, you’ll learn about the science of getting in the groove, a newly discovered burial ground for elite medieval horses, and more evidence that coffee could help you fight off cancer.     Grooving to Music    “Neural dynamics of predictive timing and motor engagement in music listening.” by Arnaud Zalta, et al. 2024.    “Two Concepts of Groove: Musical Nuances, Rhythm, and Genre.” by Evan Malone. 2022.    “An expanded role for the dorsal auditory pathway in sensorimotor control and integration.” by Josef P Rauschecker. 2011.      Horse Burial    “Tudor era horse cemetery in Westminster revealed as likely resting place of elite imported animals.” by Andrew Merrington. 2024.    “Horse cemetery in Westminster revealed as likely resting place for elite imported animals.” n.a. 2024.      Coffee & Cancer    “Coffee drinkers have much lower risk of bowel cancer recurrence, study finds.” by Denis Campbell. 2024.    “Sixty seconds on…Coffee and cancer.” by Nigel Hawkes. 2016.    “Coffee consumption is associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer recurrence and all-cause mortality.” by Abisola M. Oyelere, et al. 2024.    “Colorectal Cancer: Facts & Figures 2020-2022.” American Cancer Society. 2020.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, May 02, 2024

ChatGPT in School, Quiet Covid, Healing Contact Lens

Today, you’ll learn about the pros and mostly cons of using ChatGPT in the classroom, how wild animals responded to the sudden peace and quiet of Covid, and a new contact lens that can help heal eye wounds.     ChatGPT in School    “Is it harmful or helpful? Examining the causes and consequences of generative AI usage among university students.” by Muhammad Abbas, et al. 2024.    “Uses and Misuses of ChatGPT by Academic Community: An Overview and Guidelines.” by Muhammad Abbas. 2023 .    Quiet Covid    “Hundreds of photos show animal behaviour during COVID-19 lockdowns.” by Andrew Kurjata. 2024 .   “Mammal responses to global changes in human activity vary by trophic group and landscape.” by A. Cole Burton, et al. 2024.    “Scientists say new epoch marked by human impact - the Anthropocene - began in 1950s.” Associate Press. 2023.    “When COVID rules kept humans home, wildlife roamed more freely, international study shows.” by Wallis Snowdon. 2023.      Healing Contact Lens     “Fabrication and Characterization of an Enzyme-Triggered, Therapeutic-Releasing Hydrogel Bandage Contact Lens Material.” by Susmita Bose, et al. 2024.    “Corneal Injury.” NIH. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://d

Wed, May 01, 2024

Bigger Brains, Reef Songs, AI Speech

Today, you’ll learn about why our brains are getting bigger and why that’s a good thing, how the sweet songs of the reef could help save it, and an AI device that gives a voice to the voiceless.     Bigger Brains     “Human brains are getting larger. That may be good news for dementia risk.” UC David Health. 2024.    “Trends in Intracranial and Cerebral Volumes of Framingham Heart Study Participants Born 1930 to 1970.” by Charles DeCarli, MD, et al. 2024 .   “Framingham Heart Study.” Framingham Heart Study. N.d.    “Study examines factors behind decline in dementia incidence.” NIH. 2016.      Reef Songs    “Sounds appealing - reef recordings entice coral larvae to start building.” by Ben Coxworth. 2024.    “Life Below Water.” UN. n.d.    “Status of Coral Reefs.” Reef Resilience Network. N.d.    “Soundscape enrichment increases larval settlement rates for the brooding coral Porites astreoides .” by Nadege Aoki, et al. 2024.      AI Speech    “Speaking without vocal cords, thanks to a new AI-assisted wearable device.” by Christine Wei-li Lee. 2024.    “Speaking without vocal folds using a machine-learning-assisted wearable sensing-actuation system.” by Ziyuan Che, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer" rel="noopener norefer

Fri, April 26, 2024

Sleep Spray, Insecticide Paint, UK Redwoods

Today, you’ll learn about a nasal spray that could one day let those with sleep apnea toss out their CPAP machines, house paint that kills mosquitos, and the incredible giant redwoods… of England.     Sleep Spray     “A novel TASK channel antagonist nasal spray reduces sleep apnea severity in physiological responders: a randomized, blinded, trial.” by Amal M. Osman, et al. 2024.    “Obstructive Sleep Apnea.” by Rob Newsom & Dr. Abhinav Singh. 2024.      Insecticide Paint    “Insecticide paint controls mosquito population up to 1 year, experiment shows.” by Stephanie Soucheray, MA. 2024.    “Mosquito-Borne Human Viral Diseases: Why Aedes aegypti? ” by Jeffrey R. Powell. 2018.    “Insecticide paints: a new community strategy for controlling dengue and zika mosquito vectors in Cabo Verde.” by Lara Ferrero Gomez, et al. 2024.    “Special insecticide paint may help curb zika and dengue fever outbreaks.” EurekAlert! 2024.      UK Redwoods    “Hidden giants: how the UK’s 500,000 redwoods put California in the shade.” by James Tapper. 2024.    “11 FActs About Coast Redwoods, the Tallest Trees in the World.” by Melissa Breyer. 2020.    “California: visitors to world’s tallest tree face $5,000 fine and possible jail time.” Associated Press. 2022.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, April 25, 2024

Palm-Less Oil, Polyglot Brain, Ayahuasca & Fear

Today, you’ll learn about an effort to create palm oil without burning down millions of acres of forest, the surprising way polyglots’ brains approach their own native language, and new research on how the powerful psychedelic drug ayahuasca extinguishes fear.    Palm-Less Oil    “They Want to Make Palm Oil in a Lab. Without Palm Trees.” by Dionne Searcey. 2024.    “Things To Know About Palm Oil.” WWF. n.d.     Polyglot Brain    “For people who speak many languages, there’s something special about their native tongue.” by Anne Trafton. 2024.    “Functional characterization of the language network of polyglots and hyperpolyglots with precision fMRI.” by Saima Malik-Moraleda, et al. 2024.      Ayahuasca & Fear     “Ayahuasca accelerates fear extinction via its effect on serotonin receptors.” by Eric. W. Dolan. 2024.    “Ayahuasca-enhanced extinction of fear behaviour: Role of infralimbic cortex 5-HT2a and 5-HT1a receptors.” by Isabel Werle, et al. 2024.    “The Therapeutic Potentials of Ayahuasca: Possible Effects against Various Diseases of Civilization.” by Ede Frecska, et al. 2016.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only availab

Wed, April 24, 2024

Extinction Risk, Living Fossils, Asteroid vs Birds

Today, you’ll learn about a new study shedding light on what species are most vulnerable to extinction from climate change, why species of living fossils take their time evolving, and a new theory about how the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs also impacted birds.     Extinction Risk     “New study reveals insight into which animals are most vulnerable to extinction due to climate change.” University of Oxford. 2024.    “What is mass extinction and are we facing a sixth one?” by Tammana Begum. 2021. Updated 2023.    “Mass extinctions, their causes and consequences: an interview with Douglas H. Erwin and Shuzhong Shen.” by Shucheng Xie. 2023.    “Species and climate change.” IUCN. 2021.    “Humanity’s Fitting Place on the List of Mass Extinction Events.” by Sam Baker. 2018.      Living Fossils    “Study of slowly evolving ‘living fossils’ reveals key genetic insights.” by Mike Cummings. 2024.    “A New Discovery Reveals Why Darwin’s ‘Living Fossil’ Keeps Defying Evolution.” by Tim Newcomb. 2024.    “Giraffe Evolution.” by Adam Atwood. 2024.      Asteroid vs Birds    “An Asteroid Wiped Out Dinosaurs. Did It Help Birds Flourish?” by Carl Zimmer. 2024.    “Dust Might Have Snuffed Out the Dinosaurs.” by Miriam Fauzia. 2023.    “How Did Birds First Take Off?” by Carl Zimmer. 2023.    “Genomes, fossils, and the

Fri, April 19, 2024

Twin Trauma, Bee Mystery, Sequence Bias

Today, you’ll learn about a compelling study on twins and the nature versus nurture debate, how scientists solved a 60-year-old mystery about bees, and why you shouldn’t go last.     Twin Trauma    “One Twin Was Hurt, the Other Was Not. Their Adult Mental Health Diverged.” by Ellen Barry. 2024.    “Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Mental Health Outcomes.” by Hilda Bjork Danielsdottir, et al. 2024.    “Recognizing the importance of childhood maltreatment as a critical factor in psychiatric diagnoses, treatment, research, prevention, and education.” by Martin H. Teicher, et al. 2022.    “Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults.” by Vincent J. Felitti MD, FACP, et al. 1998.      Bee Mystery     “A decades-old mystery has been solved with the help of newfound bee species.” by Darren Incorvaia. 2024.    “Canopy specialist Hylaeus bees highlight sampling biases and resolve Michener’s mystery.” by James B. Dorey, et al.      Sequence Bias    “A new study finds that the later we meet someone in a sequence, the more negatively we describe them.” by Douglas Heingartner. 2024.    “Differentiation in social perception: Why later-encountered individuals are described more negatively.” by Alex Koch, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nate_from_the_internet/" rel="noopener no

Thu, April 18, 2024

Brewer’s Yeast, Constructed Languages, Memory Direction

Today, you’ll learn about a new plan to use waste from beer brewing to clean metal out of our water supply, a study that puts languages like Orc and Klingon to the test, and a discovery about the direction our memories travel in our brains.     Brewer’s Yeast     “The same beer waste that gives us Vegemite could help us recycle metal waste.” n.a. 2024.    “Spent brewer’s yeast as a selective biosorbent for metal recovery from polymetallic waste streams.” by Anna Sieber, et al. 2024.    “What Is E-Waste Recycling and How Is it Done?” by Tin Lok Wu. 2023.      Constructed Languages     “From Star Trek’s Klingon to Tolkien’s Orkish: Unraveling the auditory aesthetics of constructed languages.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Does Orkish Sound Evil? Perception of Fantasy Languages and Their Phonetic and Phonological Characteristics.” by Christine Mooshammer, et al. 2024.      Memory Direction    “Brain Waves Travel in One Direction When Memories Are Made and the Opposite When Recalled.” by Grant Currin. 2024.    “Theta and Alpha Oscillations Are Traveling Waves in the Human Neocortex.” by Honghui Zhang, et al. 2018.   “The direction of theta and alpha travelling waves modulates human memory processing.” by Uma R. Mohan, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nat

Wed, April 17, 2024

Frostbite Treatment, Blood in Space, Small Classes

Today, you’ll learn about a medication that can successfully treat frostbite, the study of bloodsplatter in space, and a surprising finding about the supposed benefits of small class sizes.    Frostbite Treatment    “The U.S. now has a drug for severe frostbite. How does it work?” by Saugat Bolakhe. 2024.    “Frostbite.” NIH. 2023.    “FDA Approves First Medication to Treat Severe Frostbite.” FDA. 2024.      Blood in Space     “Bloodstain pattern dynamics in microgravity: Observations of a pilot study in the next frontier of forensic science.” by Zack Kowalske, et al. 2024.    “How Did NASA’S ‘Vomit Comet’ Get Its Name? A Brief History.” GoZeroG. 2023 .     Small Classes    “Small Class Sizes Not Better for Pupils’ Grades or Resilience, Says Study.” Taylor & Francis. 2024.    “Typologies of secondary school student academic resilience in science with classroom and school context predictors.” by Tao Jiang, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is cur

Fri, April 12, 2024

Printed Skin, Mammoth De-Extinction, Learning Happiness

Today, you’ll learn about a skin printer that could lead to scar-free surgeries, the possibility of bringing the wooly mammoth back to life, and how to work at being happy.     Printed Skin    “Scar-free surgery prints living skin (and maybe hair) right into wounds.” by Paul McClure. 2024.    “New bioink promotes growth & regeneration of 3D-printed muscle tissue.” by Paul McClure. 2023.      Mammoth De-Extinction    “Wooly mammoth de-extinction inches closer after elephant stem cell breakthrough.” by Sascha Pare. 2024.    “Scientists Are Reincarnating the Woolly Mammoth to Return in 4 Years.” by Tim Newcomb. 2023.    “Why Are Scientists Trying to Bring Back the Woolly Mammoth?” by Teresa Ehrlich. 2022.     Learning Happiness    “Happiness can be learnt, but we have to work at it - study finds.” University of Bristol. 2024.    “Unit information: Science of Happiness.” University of Bristol. Course catalog.    “The Science of Well-Being.” Coursera Course.    “The Science of Happiness Course.” Greater Good Science Center. N.d.   “Managing Happiness.” Harvard. Ongoing.        Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://twitter.com/producercody" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"

Thu, April 11, 2024

Glacier Curtain, Good Vibrations, PFAS Water Detox

Today, you’ll learn about a radical idea for installing a curtain around a massive ice sheet, how positive vibrations might help people with social anxiety, and new tech that could remove dangerous forever chemicals from our environment.     Glacier Curtain    “Scientists want to build 62-mile-long curtains around the ‘doomsday glacier’ for a $50 billion Hail Mary to save it.” by Ellyn Lapointe. 2024.    “Thwaites Glacier Facts.” International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration. N.d.    “How We Came to Know and Fear the Doomsday Glacier.” by Marissa Grunes. 2023.      Good Vibrations    “Good vibrations could hold answer to calming social anxiety.” University of Glasgow. 2024.    “Brain mechanisms of social anxiety disorder.” by D J Nutt, et al. 1998 .   “Social Anxiety Disorder.” NIH. n.d.     PFAS Water Detox    “Harmful ‘forever chemicals’ removed from water with new electrocatalysis method.” by Luke Auburn. 2024.    “PFAS Explained.” EPA. n.d .   “What are PFAS?” ASTDR. 2024.     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to h

Wed, April 10, 2024

Chernobyl Worms, Barnacle Proteins, Foot-Eye Coordination

Today, you’ll learn about a surprising discovery inside the worms of Chernobyl, a way to protect metals at sea inspired by barnacles, and foot-eye coordination.     Chernobyl Worms    “Radiation-proof Chernobyl worms offer answers about cancer.” by Paul McClure. 2024.    “Chernobyl Accident 1986.” n.a. 2022.    “Environmental radiation exposure at Chornobyl has not systematically affected the genomes or chemical mutagen tolerance phenotypes of local worms.” by Sophia C. Tintori, et al. 2024.      Barnacle Proteins    “Barnacle proteins protect metals from corrosion in salt water.” by Prachi Patel. 2024.    “How Does Salt Water Rust Metals?” By Claire Gillespie. 2018.    “What are barnacles?” NOAA. 2023.      Foot-Eye Coordination    “Foot-eye coordination: how our vision changes in rhythm with our walking.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Neuroscience research shows the brain is strobing, not constant.” n.a. 2017.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available fo

Fri, April 05, 2024

Eclipse 2024, Boiling Microplastics, Self-Control

Today, you’ll learn about the magic of the upcoming solar eclipse, a simple way to reduce the amount of microplastics in your drinking water, and the connection between self-control and the perception of power.  Livestream of the total solar eclipse on Discovery’s YouTube channel on April 8 at 2:15pm ET here ! Eclipse 2024    “What this solar eclipse can teach us about our planet and beyond.” by Kasha Patel. 2024.    “Eclipse Soundscapes Project.” 2024.    “Globe Observer: Eclipse.” 2024 .   “Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project Objectives.” 2024 .     Boiling Microplastics    “Concerned About Microplastics in Your Water? Consider Boiling It First.” by Alexander Beadle. 2024.    “Microplastics in freshwaters and drink water: Critical review and assessment of data quality.” by Albert A. Koelmans, et al. 2019.    “The Impact of Microplastics on the Gut Microbiome and Health.” Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. 2023.    “Drinking Boiled Tap Water Reduces Human Intake of Nanoplastics and Microplastics.” by Zimin Yu, et al. 2024.      Self-Control    “Having Self-Control Leads to Power.” by Jenn Riggle. 2024.    “Self-control signals and affords power.” by Wu, S. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twit

Thu, April 04, 2024

Geoengineering, Artificial Sweeteners, Butterfly Mimicry

Today, you’ll learn about a potentially risky new idea to geoengineer our way out of extreme heat, bad news for fans of artificially sweetened drinks, and an incredible new discovery about butterflies.     Geoengineering    “Dehydrate the stratosphere to curb global warming? Scientists float new risky strategy.” by Paul Voosen. 2024.    “Contributions of Stratospheric Water Vapor to Decadal Changes in the Rate of Global Warming.” by Susan Solomon, et al. 2010.   “Considering intentional stratospheric dehydration for climate benefits.” by Joshua P. Schwarz. 2024.      Artificial Sweeteners    “Artificially sweetened drinks linked to risk of irregular heartbeat, study finds.” by Erum Salam. 2024.    “Sweetened Beverages, GEnetic Susceptibility, and Incident Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective Cohort Study.” by Ying Sun, et al. 2024.    “Atrial Fibrillation.” CDC. 2022.     Butterfly Mimicry    “Butterflies mimic each other’s flight behaviour to avoid predators.” University of York. 2024.    “Butterfly Mimicry.” by Karin Kjernsmo. 2021 .   “Mimicry in viceroy butterflies is dependent on abundance of the model queen butterfly.” by Kathleen L. Prudic, et al. 2019.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer" rel="noopener noreferrer" targ

Wed, April 03, 2024

Shark Hunter, Asbestos Cancer Treatment, Creative Flow

Today, you’ll learn about an alarming new killer behavior in orcas, a potential breakthrough for patients with one of the deadliest cancers, and the brain science behind flow.     Shark Hunter    “Orcas Demonstrating They No Longer Need to Hunt in Packs to Take Down the Great White Shark.” Taylor & Francis. 2024.    “Further insights into killer whales Orcinus orca preying on white sharks Carcharodon carcharias in South Africa.” by A Towner, et al. 2024.    “Top 10 Facts About Orcas.” WWF. 2023.     Asbestos Cancer Treatment    “Drug offers ‘wonderful’ breakthrough in treatment of asbestos-linked cancer.” by Andrew Gregory. 2024.    “Key Statistics About Malignant Mesothelioma.” American Cancer Society. 2019.   “Pegargiminase Plus First-Line Chemotherapy in Patients With Nonepithelioid Pleural Mesothelioma.” by Peter W. Szlosarek, MD, PhD. et al. 2024.     Creative Flow    “Your brain in the zone: A new neuroimaging study reveals how the brain achieves a creative flow state.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Creative flow as optimized processing: Evidence from brain oscillations during jazz improvisations by expert and non-expert musicians.” by David Rosen, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nate_from_the_internet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target

Fri, March 29, 2024

Human Diversity, Ancient Tool Use, Deep Sea Discoveries

Happy 300 episodes to our Curiosity Daily listeners! Today, you’ll learn about a massive database of human genomes that’s uncovering major new genetic discoveries, the scientists building stone age tools from scratch… and then putting them to work, and a treasure trove of deep sea discoveries in an underwater mountain range.     Human Diversity     “Ambitious survey of human diversity yields millions of undiscovered genetic variants.” by Max Kozlov. 2024.    “NIH’s All of Us Research Program Releases First Genomic Dataset of Nearly 100,000 Whole Genome Sequences.” NIH. 2022.    “About.” NIH. 2021.     Ancient Tool Use    “Scientists try out stone age tools to understand how they were used.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Experiments with replicas of Early Upper Paleolithic edge-ground stone axes and adzes provide criteria for identifying tool functions.” by Akira Iwase, et al. 2024.      Deep Sea Discoveries    “See the strange new species discovered near Chile - with the help of a deep-diving sea robot.” by Laura Baisas. 2024.    “Scientists Confirm Underwater Mountains Harbor Abundant Life Off Chile’s Coast.” Schmidt Ocean Institute. 2024.    “How much of the ocean has been explored?” NOAA. n.d.     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to

Thu, March 28, 2024

Learning From Friends, Hair & Heart, Feeding Weeds

Today, you’ll learn about how we learn the same information differently from people we like than from those we don’t like, a drug men already take that could have incredible added benefits, and a weed that could feed a hungry world.     Learning From Friends     “The brain is ‘programmed’ for learning from people we like.” Lund University. 2024.    “Ingroup sources enhance associative inference.” by Marius Boeltzig. 2023.      Hair & Heart     “Common hair loss and prostate drug may also cut heart disease risk in men and mice.” by Lauren Quinn. 2024.    “Finasteride delays atherosclerosis progression in mice and is associated with a reduction in plasma cholesterol in men.” by Patrick McQueen, et al. 2024.      Feeding Weeds    “Common plant could help reduce food insecurity, researchers find.” by Jeff Mulhollem. 2024.    “Food Resilience in the Face of Catastrophic Global Events.” Penn State University. N.d .   “What You Need to Know About Food Security and Climate Change.” Worldbank. 2022 .   “Valorizing staple Native American food plants as a food resilience resource.” by Daniel J. Winstead, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life ent

Wed, March 27, 2024

ADHD Foraging, Pollution & Pollinators, Big Cats Listen

Today, you’ll learn about how ADHD might have actually helped our ancient ancestors thrive, the way pollution makes it hard for nighttime pollinators to stop and smell the flowers, and a new study that suggests lions, tigers, and other big cats can tell who’s talking to them.     ADHD Foraging    “Attention deficits linked with proclivity to explore while foraging.” by David Barack. 2024.    “What is ADHD?” NIH. n.d.    “Foraging theory upscaled: the behavioural ecology of herbivore movement.” by N. Owen-Smith, et al. 2010.      Pollution & Pollinators    “At night, pollution keeps pollinating insects from smelling the flowers.” by Elizabeth Pennisi. 2024.    “Here’s how insects help keep ecosystems in balance.” WWF. 2023.    “Nitrate radicals and biogenic volatile organic compounds: oxidation, mechanisms, and organic aerosol.” by Nga Lee Ng, et al. 2017.      Big Cats Listen    “Big cats can tell apart known and unknown human voices, study finds.” by Nicola Davis. 2024.    “Lions are the Brainiest of the Big Cats.” by Jason G. Goldman. 2016.    “Catcalls: exotic cats discriminate the voices of familiar caregivers.” by Taylor Crews, et al. 2024 .     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nate_from_the_internet/" rel="n

Fri, March 22, 2024

Mind-Reading, Universe’s Brightest Object, Cinnamon

Today, you’ll learn about mind-reading machines, the brightest object in the known universe, and the potential power punch of cinnamon.    Mind-Reading    “Mind-reading devices are revealing the brain’s secrets.” by Miryam Naddaf. 2024.    “The brain-reading devices helping paralysed people to move, talk and touch.” by Liam Drew. 2022.    “The rise of brain-reading technology: what you need to know.” by Liam Drew. 2023.    “How our brains decode speech: special neurons process certain sounds.” by Saima Sidik. 2023.      Universe’s Brightest Object    “Astronomers discover universe’s brightest object - a quasar powered by a black hole that eats a sun a day.” by Tory Shepherd. 2024.    “What is a quasar?” by Andy Briggs. 2021.    “Revealed: the oldest black hole ever observed, dating to dawn of universe.” by Hannah Devlin. 2023.      Cinnamon    “Cinnamon supplements reduce blood glucose in people with prediabetes.” by Dani Mann. 2024.    “Cinnamon and Diabetes.” n.a. 2023.   “Prediabetes (Borderline Diabetes).” by Mike Watts. 2022.     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nate_from_t

Thu, March 21, 2024

Category 6, Colo-Rectal Bacteria, Meteorite Loot

Today, you’ll learn about hurricanes so powerful they need a new category, bacteria linked to young-onset colo-rectal cancer, and ancient treasures made out of meteorites.     Category 6    “In a warming world, climate scientists consider category 6 hurricanes.” EurekAlert! 2024.   “How do hurricanes form?” NOAA. 2023.    “AMCR’s Wehner Explores Impact of ‘Extreme Event Attribution’ on Climate Science Research.” by Kathy Kincade. 2023.    “Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale.” NOAA. n.d.     Colo-Rectal Bacteria    “Cleveland Clinic Research reveals unique tumor-related bacteria tied to young-onset colorectal cancer.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Colorectal (Colon) Cancer.” Cleveland Clinic. 2022.    “Distinct intratumoral microbiome of young-onset and average-onset colorectal cancer.” by Shimoli V. Barot, et al. 2024.    “The microbiome and human cancer.” by Gregory D. Sepich-Poore, et al. 2022.      Meteorite Loot    “These 3,000-Year-Old Treasures Were Forged From Meteoritic Iron.” by Sonja Anderson. 2024.    “Bronze Age artifacts used meteoric iron.” Science Daily. 2017.    “Treasure of Villena and Jose Maria Soler Archaeological Museum.” Turismo Villena. N.d.    “Bronze Age ‘treasure’ was crafted with extraterrestrial metal.” <a href="https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/bronze-age-treasure-was-crafted-with-extraterrestrial-metal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target=

Wed, March 20, 2024

Stress & Immunity, Crop Resilience, Psychedelic Scale

Today, you’ll learn about the surprising effect our immune system has on our emotional health, a new discovery about the biological clock of plants, and how researchers are rediscovering the science of psychedelics.     Stress & Immunity    “Mount Sinai Study Shows That Circulating Immune Cells Drawn to the Brain During Stress Can Control Emotional Behaviors.” Mt. Sinai. 2024.    “Major Depressive Disorder.” by Navneet Bains & Sara Abdijadid. 2023.    “Circulating myeloid-derived MMP8 in stress susceptibility and depression.” by Flurin Cathomas, et al. 2024.      Crop Resilience    “USC researchers uncover biological circuit that protects plants from extreme conditions.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture and Food Supply.” EPA. 2023.    “The interplay between the circadian clock and abiotic stress responses mediated by ABF3 and CCA1/LHY.” by Tong Liang, et al. 2024.      Psychedelic Scale    “An intriguing psychedelic assessment is back from the dead, thanks to Swiss scientists.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “The Psychedelic Integration Scales: Tools for Measuring Psychedelic Integration Behaviors and Experiences.” by Tomas Frymann, et al. 2022.    “The revival of the psychedelic experience scale: Revealing its extended-mystical, visual, and distressing experiential spectrum with LSD and psilocybin studies.” by Kurt Stocker, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli</e

Fri, March 15, 2024

Depression Temp, Cold Water Menopause, Ultrasound Sticker

Today, you’ll learn about the link between body temperature and depression, how taking the the Polar Bear Plunge could soothe symptoms of menopause, and a new sticker that can detect organ failure.     Depression Temp    “Are Body Temperature and Depression Linked? Science Says, Yes.” by Jess Berthold. 2024.    “Surprising Link Discovered Between Body Temperature and Depression.” by Jess Berthold. 2024.      Cold Water Menopause    “Cold water swimming improves menopause symptoms.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Is cold water swimming in the winter healthy?” by Bard Amundsen. 2021.      Ultrasound Sticker    “This ultrasound sticker senses changing stiffness of deep internal organs.” by Jennifer Chu. 2024.    “Wearable bioadhesive ultrasound shear wave elastography.” by Hsiao-Chuan Liu, et al. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thu, March 14, 2024

Psychosis Blood Test, Altitude Genes, PCOS Cognition

Today, you’ll learn about a new blood test that can detect signs of psychosis and guide precision treatment, a gene mutation that happened in two different high altitude populations thousands of years apart, and new findings of the mental impacts of polycystic ovary syndrome.     Psychosis Blood Test    “Blood test predicts psychosis risk, most effective treatments.” UI School of Medicine. 2024.    “The Link Between Schizophrenia and Substance Use Disorder: A Unifying Hypothesis.” by Jibran Y. Khokhar, et al. 2019.    “Precision medicine for psychotic disorders: objective assessment, risk prediction, and pharmacogenomics.” by M.D. Hill, et all. 2024.      Altitude Genes    “Mutations in same gene allow two different groups of humans to thrive at extreme altitudes.” by Phie Jacobs. 2024.    “High-altitude living has changed more than just the genes of some Peruvians.” by Freda Kreier. 2020.    “How the people of the Andes evolved to live in high altitudes.” by Lizzie Wade. 2018.    “Mutations may reveal how Tibetans can live on world’s highest plateau.” by Michael Price. 2017.      PCOS Cognition    “Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Linked to Cognitive Decline in Midlife.” by Rhianna-lily Smith. 2024.    “Associations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome With Indicators of Brain Health at Midlife in the CARDIA Cohort.” by Heather G. Huddleston, MD, et al. 2024.    “White Matter Microstructure and Cognitive Function in Young Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.” by D. Aled Rees, et al. 2016

Wed, March 13, 2024

Fentanyl Rapid Test, Lead Detector, Bach & Math

Today, you’ll learn about a new rapid test for detecting fentanyl, a hyper-sensitive new lead detector, and the mathematical proof that Bach… was a great composer.     Fentanyl Rapid Test      “Researchers Develop Rapid Test for Detecting Fentanyl.” by Kim Horner. 2024.    “Fentanyl and the U.S. Opioid Epidemic.” Claire Klobucista & Mariel Ferragamo. 2023.    “Naloxone-AuNPs@ZIF-8-Based Impedimetric Sensor Platform for Ultrasensitive Detection of Fentanyl and Fabrication of Fen-Track Prototype for Real-Field Analysis.” by Anirban Paul, et al. 2024.      Lead Detector     “Ultra-sensitive lead detector could significantly improve water quality monitoring.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Toward the Ultimate Limit of Analyte Detection, in Graphene-Based Field-Effect Transistors.” by Alex W. Lee, et al. 2024.    “Lead in Drinking Water.” CDC. 2023.   “Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water.” EPA. 2024.   “EPA finds more than 9 million lead pipes supplying drinking water throughout the U.S.” by Li Cohen. 2023.      Bach & Math    “Mathematicians have finally proved that Bach was a great composer.” by Kamela Padavic-Callaghan. 2024.    “Classical music synchronises the audience’s heartbeats and sweating.” By Jason Arunn Murugesu. 2023.    “Johann Sebastian Bach.” by Mark Cartwright. 2023.    Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:gr

Fri, March 08, 2024

Chimp Menopause, Ancient Tsunami, Sexism in Science

Today, you’ll learn about how a population of female chimps have surprisingly been found to go through menopause and live well beyond their reproductive years, an ancient tsunami and its devastating impact on stone age populations, and the dire effects of sexism in science.     Chimp Menopause     “Surprisingly long-lived wild female chimps go through menopause.” by Bruce Bower. 2023.    “Wild Chimps Shown to Undergo Menopause for the First Time.” by Joanna Thompson. 2023.    “Evolutionarily, grandmas are good for grandkids - up to a point.” by Sujata Gupta. 2019.    “Why postmenopausal women are so crucial to our evolutionary success.” by Alice Klein. 2024.      Ancient Tsunami    “Tsunami 8,000 Years Ago May Have Devastated Stone Age Community - Study.” by Aristos Georgiou. 2024.    “Possible Tsunami Risk as Geologists Discover 45-Mile-Long Hidden Fault.” by Jess Thomson. 2023.    “The Historic Storegga Slide & Tsunamis.” by David Nikel. 2021.      Sexism in Science    “How centuries of sexism excluded women from science.” by Karly Pitman. 2023.    “Study shows gender bias in science is real. Here’s why it matters.” by Ilana Yurkiewicz. 2012.    “What science has gotten wrong by ignoring women.” by Catherine Zuckerman. 2018.    “Confronting Sexism in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM): What Are the Consequences? <a href="https://scholars.wlu.ca/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?articl

Thu, March 07, 2024

Ovarian Cancer Treatment, Passive Learning, Lions & Ants

Today, you’ll learn about a potential breakthrough in the treatment of ovarian cancer, how just passively listening can help you learn things much more quickly, and the ant that changed the lion’s cuisine.     Ovarian Cancer Treatment    “mRNA therapeutic successfully combats ovarian cancer in mice.” by Monika Raab, et al. 2023.    “Key Statistics for Ovarian Cancer.” by American Cancer Society. 2024.    “The Long History of mRNA Vaccines.” by Chris Beyrer. 2021 .     Passive Learning    “Passive exposure can speed up learning, new research shows.” by Laurel Hamers. 2024.    “Boosting Learning With the Power of Passive Exposure.” Neurosciencenews.com. 2024.      Lions & Ants    “How an invasive ant changed a lion’s dinner menu.” by Bethany Brookshire. 2024.    “Disruption of an ant-plant mutualism shapes interactions between lions and their primary prey.” by Douglas N. Kamaru, et al. 2024.    “How Wolves Change Rivers - video.” By GrrlScientist. 2014.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start you

Wed, March 06, 2024

Aging & Colors, First Continents, Phones & Infant Health

Today, you’ll learn about how we experience colors differently as we age, a discovery from the time of the very first continents on Earth, and the impact of mobile phones on infant health - it’s not what you might expect.    Aging & Colors     “Colours fade as people age.” UCL. 2024.    “Pupil responses to colorfulness are selectively reduced in healthy older adults.” By Janneke E. P. van Leeuwen, et al. 2023.      First Continents    “Researchers uncover source rocks of the first real continents.” The University of British Columbia. 2024.    “Tonalite-Trondhjemite-Granodiorite.” by Herve Martin & Nicholas Arndt. Reference work entry. N.d.   “What was it like when life first sprang forth on Earth?” by Ethan Siegel. 2024.    “Archaean continental crust formed from mafic cumulates.” by Matthijs A. Smit, et al. 2024.      Phones & Infant Health    “How does owning a mobile phone impact infant health?” McGill University. 2024.    “Mobile phones and infant health at birth.” by Luca Maria Pesando & Komin Qiyomiddin. 2023.    “Prevalence of low birth weight and its associated factors: Hospital based cross sectional study in Nepal.” by Pratibha Thapa, et al. 2022.    “National, regional, and worldwide estimates of low birthweight in 2015, with trends from 2000: a systematic analysis.” by Hannah Blencowe, et al. 2019.    “Low birth weight.” World Health Organization. N.d.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://twitter.com/producerco

Fri, March 01, 2024

Microgravity Gardening, AI Learns Language, Elephant Numbers

Today, you’ll learn about the possible dangers of growing leafy greens in microgravity, a study that let AI tag along with a toddler to learn language the human way, and research on stabilizing elephant populations on the African savannah.     Microgravity Gardening    “Simulated microgravity facilitates stomatal ingression by Salmonella in lettuce and suppresses a biocontrol agent.” by Noah Totsline, et al. 2024.    “The Future.” NASA. N.D.    “What will astronauts eat during long missions in space?” Leidos. 2023.      AI Learns Language    “AI learns language through the experience of a single child in groundbreaking study.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.    “Grounded language acquisition through the eyes and ears of a single child.” by Wai Keen Vong, et al. 2024.      Elephant Numbers    “Protecting and connecting landscapes stabilizes populations of the Endangered savannah elephant.” by Ryan M. Huang, et al. 2024.    “The African Savanna.” by Michael Swiderek. 2021.    “Africa’s great savannahs may be more endangered than the world’s rainforests.” by Jeremy Hance. 2012.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/c

Thu, February 29, 2024

Leap Year, Tailored Microgreens, Teenage Advice

Today, you’ll learn about the reason and the history of leap year, how scientists could tailor microgreens to your own personal dietary needs, and a lesson in getting teens to listen to your advice.     Leap Year    “Why do we have leap years? And how did they come about?” by Harry Baker. 2024.    “Which years are leap years?” Royal Museums Greenwich. N.d.     Tailored Microgreens    “Microgreens made to order: Italian scientists have tailored iodine and potassium content of radishes, peas, rocket and chard.” EurekAlert! 2024.    “Soilless cultivation systems to produce tailored microgreens for specific nutritional needs.” by Massimiliano D’Imperio, et al. 2023.    “Why You Should Eat Microgreens.” Cleveland Clinic. 2023.      Teenage Advice    “Got advice? Here’s how to get teens to listen.” by J.D. Warren. 2024.    “Relations Between Daily Activities and Adolescent Mood: The Role of Autonomy.” by Sally M. Weinstein & Robin Mermelstein. 2008.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='no

Wed, February 28, 2024

Racism & The Brain, Rhino Embryos, Handwriting

Today, you’ll learn about how feeling the effects of racism might actually change the victim’s brain chemistry, how scientists have successfully completed the first embryo transfer in an endangered rhino, and how handwriting increases brain connectivity.    Racism & The Brain    “Experiencing racism may physically change your brain.” by Jon Hamilton, Rachel Carlson, & Rebecca Ramirez. 2024.    “Association of Racial Discrimination With Neural Response to Threat in Black Women in the US Exposed to Trauma.” by Negar Fani, PhD. et al. 2021.      Rhino Embryos    “World's first successful embryo transfer in rhinos paves the way for saving the northern white rhinos from extinction.” ScienceDaily. 2024.    “Southern white rhinoceros.” National Geographic. N.d.    “Northern white rhino.” Fauna & Flora. N.d.      Handwriting    “Writing by hand may increase brain connectivity more than typing on a keyboard.” by Deborah Pirchner. 2024 .   “Handwriting but not typewriting leads to widespread brain connectivity: a high-density EEG study with implications for the classroom.” by F.R. (Ruud) Van der Weel & Audrey L.H. Van der Meer. 2024.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_bl

Fri, February 23, 2024

Silk-Making Bacteria, Deep Coral, CRISPR Agriculture

Today, you’ll learn about a bacteria that turns plastic into spider webs, a massive deep-sea discovery right in our own backyard, and how CRISPR could reshape agriculture for an entire continent.    Silk-Making Bacteria    “Researchers Engineer Bacteria That Eat Plastic, Make Multipurpose Spider Silk.” Technology Networks. 2024.    “Two-step conversion of polyethylene into recombinant proteins using a microbial platform.” by Alexander Connor, et al. 2023.   “Our planet is choking on plastic.” UNEP. n.d.    “In Images: Plastic is Forever.” UN. n.d.     Deep Coral    “World’s largest deep-sea coral reef found lurking beneath the Gulf Stream ‘right on the doorstep’ of US coast.” by Harry Baker. 2024.    “Status of Coral Reefs.” Reef Resilience Network. N.d.    “Life Below Water.” UN. 2020.      CRISPR Agriculture    “CRISPR-edited crops break new ground in Africa.” by Heidi Ledford. 2024.    “Witchweed.” USDA. n.d.    “Africa’s agricultural revolution: From self-sufficiency to global food powerhouse.” By Gareth Hodder & Brenda Migwalla. 2023.    “GMOs or non-GMOs? The CRISPR Conundrum.” <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10591184/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_

Thu, February 22, 2024

Hunter-Gatherer Diets, Self-Checkouts, Penguin Colonies

Today, you’ll learn about a new discovery that turns our understanding of hunter-gatherer diets on its head, the effect of self-checkout on our sense of loyalty to grocery stores, and some good news about the majestic emperor penguin.     Hunter-Gatherer Diets    “Hunter-gatherers were mostly gatherers, says archaeologist.” by Hannah Devlin. 2024.    “Paleo diet: What is it and why is it so popular?” by Mayo Clinic Staff. 2022.    “What Paleo diets get wrong: We’re not evolved for meat, and our ancestors ate carbs.” by Julia Belluz. 2015.      Self-Checkouts    “Does Self-Checkout Impact Grocery Store Loyalty?” Drexel News. 2024.    “Must-Know Self Checkout Statistics [Latest Report].” by Lorena Castillo. 2023.    “Self-checkout now comprises nearly 40% of grocery checkout options, study says.” by Catherine Douglas Moran. 2022.    “Feeling rewarded and entitled to be served: Understanding the influence of self- versus regular checkout on customer loyalty.” by Farhana Nusrat & Yanliu Huang. 2024.    Penguin Colonies    “Scientists Discover Four New Emperor Penguin Colonies From Satellite Images of Antarctica.” by Sarah Kuta. 2024.    “Top 10 Facts About Emperor Penguins.” WWF. 2023 .    Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer" rel="

Wed, February 21, 2024

Insect Robots, Bigfoot & Bears, Chronic Stress

Today, you’ll learn about the fastest mini robots ever created, how Bigfoot sightings may help scientists study bear populations, and the link between financial stress and poor health.    Insect Robots    Mini-robots modeled on insects may be smallest, lightest, fastest ever developed.” Washington State University. 2024.    “A New 1-mg Fast Unimorph SMA-Based Actuator for Microrobotics.” by Conor K. Trygstad, et al. 2023.      Bigfoot & Bears    “Bigfoot: If it’s there, could it be a bear?” by Floe Foxon. 2024.    “Study finds bigfoot sightings correlate with black bear populations.” by John Timmer. 2024.    “All 3,313 Sasquatch sightings, mapped.” PBS. 2013.      Chronic Stress    “Financial stress linked to worse biological health.” UCL. 2024.    “Stress symptoms: Effects on your body and behavior.” Mayo Clinic Staff. 2023.    “How stress affects your health.” APA. Updated 2022.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is current

Fri, February 16, 2024

Organ Age, Comfort Food, Speedy Snails

Today, you’ll learn about a new test that can show how well each of your organs are aging, some interesting links between comfort food and stress, and a surprising finding about certain snails.    Organ Age    “Are your organs ageing well? The blood holds clues.” by Max Kozlov. 2023.    “Blood test shows if organs are ageing fast or slowly.” by Michelle Roberts. 2023.      Comfort Food     “Comfort eating can impair body’s recovery from stress, study shows..” by Rachel Hall. 2023.    “Stress and Eating Behaviors.” by Yvonne H. C. Yau & Marc N. Potenza. 2013 .   “Fatty foods can impair the body’s response to everyday stress - study.” by Jet Veldhuijzen van Zanten. 2023.      Speedy Snails     “Japanese snail adaptation and speciation in anti-predation escape behavior.” by Yuta Morii. 2023.    “The divergence of mobility and activity associated with anti-predator adaptation in land snails.” by Yuta Morii, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='http

Thu, February 15, 2024

Ant Doctors, Sequestered Carbon, Menstrual Brain

Today, you’ll learn about ants that play doctor to their fellow ants after going into battle, a possible game-changing way to sequester carbon at the bottom of the ocean, and the changes that can happen in the female mind during menstruation.     Ant Doctors    “Ants Recognize Infected Wounds and Treat Them.” Universitat Wurzburg. 2024.    “Innovative drugs, chemicals, and enzymes within the animal production chain.” by Yousef I. Hassan, et al. 2018.    “Targeted treatment of injured nestmates with antimicrobial compounds in ant society.” by Erik. T. Frank, et al. 2023.    Ant Video. N.d .     Sequestered Carbon    “To combat climate change, companies bury plant waste at sea.” by Saima Sidik. 2023.    “Biomass Storage in Anoxic Marine Basins: Initial estimates of geochemical impacts and CO2 sequestration capacity.” by Morgan Reed Raven, et al. 2023.    “2023 Global Carbon Budget Report Emphasizes Urgent Need to Reduce Global Emissions.” by Laura Chaibongsai. 2023.      Menstrual Brain    “The menstrual rhythm of the brain.” Max Planck Gesellschaft. 2023.    “Ultra-high-field 7T MRI reveals changes in human medial temporal lobe volume in female adults during menstrual cycle.” by Rachel G. Zsido, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer" rel="noopener nore

Wed, February 14, 2024

Long-Term Memories, Ear Infections, Mercury Salt

Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in our understanding of how the brain creates long-term memories, the effect of chronic childhood ear infections on the development of language, and how salt may have helped shape the planet Mercury.     Long-Term Memories    “Neurons aren’t the only cells that make memories in the brain, rodent study reveals.” by Emily Cooke. 2023.    “Brain Microvascular Pericytes in Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia.” by Maiko T. Uemura, et al. 2020.    “All you need to know about neurons.” by Tim Newman. 2023.      Ear Infections    “Chronic childhood ear infections delay language development.” by Eric Hamilton. 2024.    “Ear Infections in Children.” NIH. 2022.    “Early otitis media puts children at risk for later auditory and language deficits.” by Susan Nittrouer & Joanna H. Lowenstein. 2024.     Mercury Salt    “Salt may have carved out Mercury’s terrains, including glacierlike features.” by Shi En Kim. 2024.    “The Chaotic Terrains of Mercury Reveal a History of Planetary Volatile Retention and Loss in the Innermost Solar System.” by J. Alexis P. Rodrigues, et al. 2020.    “Mercury’s stunning landscape mapped.” by Christopher Crockett. 2016.    “Mercury Facts.” NASA. n.d.       Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli <

Fri, February 09, 2024

Powerful Polymer, Exoplanet CO2, Adoption Science

Today, you’ll learn about a new polymer that could battle antibiotic resistant infections, a possible new way to detect life on other planets from afar, and what to expect when you’re expecting to adopt a furry friend,     Powerful Polymer    “Texas A&M Team Develops Polymers That Can Kill Bacteria.” by Shana K. Hutchins. 2023.    “The global threat of antibiotic resistance.” ReAct. N.d.    “Ring-opening metathesis polymerization of N-methylpyridinium-fused norbornenes to access antibacterial main-chain cationic polymers.” by Sarah N. Hancock, et al. 2023.      Exoplanet CO2     “A carbon-lite atmosphere could be a sign of water and life on other terrestrial planets, MIT study finds.” by Jennifer Chu. 2023.    “Atmospheric carbon depletion as a tracer of water oceans and biomass on temperate terrestrial exoplanets.” by Amaury H.M.J. Triaud, et al. 2023.    “How do astronomers find exoplanets?” by Daniela Breitman. 2017.      Adoption Science     “What To Expect When You Adopt A Shelter Pet, According To Scientists.” by Holly Large. 2023.    “18 Interesting Pet Adoption Statistics & Facts to Know in 2024.” by Misty Layne. 2024 .   “Do Dogs Cry? Signs Your Beloved Pup Might Be Sad.” by Tom Hale. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nate_from_the_internet/" rel="noopener noref

Thu, February 08, 2024

Hearing Aids, Quantum Error Eraser, Smalltalk

Today, you’ll learn about how hearing aids may help you live longer, a potential breakthrough that could help usher in the age of quantum computing, and the incredible power of simply saying, “Hi”.     Hearing Aids    “Hearing aids may help people live longer.” EurekAlert! 2024 .   “Association between hearing aid use and mortality in adults with hearing loss in the USA: a mortality follow-up study of a cross-sectional cohort.” by Janet S. Choi, M.D. et al. 2024.    “The Impact of Hearing Loss and Its Treatment on Health-Related Quality of Life Utility: a Systematic Review with Meta-analysis.” by Ethan D. Borre, et al. 2023.      Quantum Error Eraser     “Quantum computers inch closer to viability with new ‘error eraser’.” by H. Hannan. 2024.    “40 years of quantum computing.” Nature Reviews Physics. 2022.    “Erasure conversion in a high-fidelity Rydberg quantum simulator.” by Pascal Scholl, et al. 2023.      Smalltalk    “New study highlights the psychological power of minimal social interactions.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023.    “Minimal Social Interactions and Life Satisfaction: The Role of Greeting, Thanking, and Conversing.” by Esra Ascigil, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity" rel="no

Wed, February 07, 2024

Dreamtalk, Super Melanin, Garter Snakes

Today, you’ll learn about communicating with sleepers, a possible new miracle cure for skin injuries called super melanin, and the secret social lives of garter snakes.     Dreamtalk    “The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers.” by Basak Turker & Delphine Oudiette. 2024 .   “Behavioral and brain responses to verbal stimuli reveal transient periods of cognitive integration of the external world during sleep.” by Basak Turker, et al. 2023.    “Lucid dreaming incidence: A quality effects meta-analysis of 50years of research.” by David T. Saunders, et al. 2016.    “Lucid Dreaming Verified by Volitional Communication during REM Sleep.” by Stephen P. La Berge, et al. 1981.      Super Melanin    “‘Super melanin’ heals skin injuries from sunburn, chemical burns.” by Marla Paul. 2023.    “Topical application of synthetic melanin promotes tissue repair.” by Dauren Biyashev, et al. 2023 .   “Molecules in focus: Melanin.” by P. Riley. 1997.    “Inhibitors of Melanogenesis: An Updated Review.” by Thanigaimalai Pillaiyar, et al. 2018.      Garter Snakes     “Garter snakes make friends, organize their society around females.” by Joseph Howlett. 2023.    “Social networks reveal sex- and age-patterned social structure in Butler’s gartersnakes.” by Morgan Skinner, et al. 2024.    Hosted on

Fri, February 02, 2024

Origin of Life, Self Control vs Willpower, Puppy Love

Today, you’ll learn about a bacterial discovery that challenges our understanding of how and when life formed on Earth, the importance difference between self control and willpower, and the truth about whether or not your dog really loves you.     Origin of Life    “Scientists Just Made a 1.75 Billion-Year-Old Discovery About the Origin of Life.” by Mirjam Guesgen. 2024.    “The Great Oxygenation Event as a consequence of ecological dynamics modulated by planetary change.” by Jason Olejarz, et al. 2021.    “Microbes and minerals may have set off Earth’s oxygenation.” by Jennifer Chu. 2022.      Self Control vs Willpower    “Most people say self-control is the same as willpower. Researchers disagree.” by Sujata Gupta. 2024.    “Nearly two in five Americans have a New Year’s Resolution planned for 2021.” Ipsos. 2020.    “New Year’s resolution statistics.” finder. 2021.    “What’s inside is all that counts? The contours of everyday thinking about self-control.” by Juan Pablo Bermudez, et al. 2023.      Puppy Love    “Does Your Dog Truly Love You? Science Has the Answer.” by Adam Piore. 2023.    “Machine learning gives glimpse of how a dog’s brain represents what it sees.” ScienceDaily. 2022.    “A glimpse into the dog’s mind: A new study reveals how dogs think of their toys.” by Eotvos Lorand University. 2022.        Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://twitter.com/producercody" rel="noopener noreferrer

Thu, February 01, 2024

B12, Healthy Forests, Ketamine & the Brain

Today, you’ll learn about a supervitamin you might already be taking some good news about the health of the world’s forests, and a new study that mapped ketamine’s effects on the brain.     B12    “Vitamin B12 emerges as key player during cellular reprogramming.” by Alba Vilchez-Acosta. 2023 .   “Vitamin B12: A key player in cellular reprogramming and tissue regeneration.” ScienceDaily. 2023 .     Healthy Forests    “Twenty-year study confirms California forests are healthier when burned - or thinned.” by Kara Manke. 2023.    “2023 North American Wildfires.” CDP. 2023.    “Forest restoration and fuels reduction work: Different pathways for achieving success in the Sierra Nevada.” by Scott L. Stephens, et al. 2023.      Ketamine & the Brain    “New Study Maps Ketamine’s Effects on Brain.” by Christopher D. Shea. 2023.    “Ketamine.” reviewed by Melisa Puckey. 2023.    “Whole-brain mapping reveals the divergent impact of ketamine on the dopamine system.” by Malika S. Datta, et al. 2023.    “Understanding Ketamine Treatment for Depression.” n.a. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on dis

Wed, January 31, 2024

Ears & Eyes, Psilocybin & Depression, ADHD & Hoarding

Today, you’ll learn about how your ears are eavesdropping on your eyes, a bold new study on the anti-inflammatory effects of psychedelics, and an astonishing new discovery linking hoarding disorder with ADHD.    Ears & Eyes     “Your Eyes Talk to Your Ears. Scientists Know What They’re Saying.” by Dan Vahaba. 2023.    “Research Discovery: Astonishing Connection Between Vision and Hearing.” by Doug Garfield. 2023 .   “Parametric information about eye movements is sent to the ears.” by Stephanie N. Lovich, et al. 2023 .     Psilocybin & Depression     “Psilocybin induces acute and persisting alterations in immune status in healthy volunteers: An experimental, placebo-controlled study.” by N.L. Mason, et al. 2023.    “Study suggests single dose of psilocybin safe and effective as treatment for major depressive disorder.” by Justin Jackson. 2023.    “Increased global integration in the brain after psilocybin therapy for depression.” by Richard E. Daws, et al. 2022 .     ADHD & Hoarding    “Strong connection found between ADHD and hoarding disorder.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023.    “Hoarding disorder.” by Mayo Clinic Staff. 2023.    “Who really hoards? Hoarding symptoms in adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and healthy controls.” by Giacomo Grassi, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli

Fri, January 26, 2024

3D Ink, RSVP No, Old Dogs

Today, you’ll learn about a new ink that can 3D print inside your body using soundwaves, why saying no to invitations isn’t as bad as you might think, and some new drugs that could potentially make your dog live longer.     3D Ink    “Soundwaves Harden 3D-Printed Treatments in Deep Tissues.” by Michaela Martinez. 2023.    “Dental curing light.” Wikipedia.    “Self-enhancing sono-inks enable deep-penetration acoustic volumetric printing.” by Xiao Kuang, et al. 2023.       RSVP No    “Just say no to that invitation.” n.a. 2023.    “Saying No: The Negative Ramifications From Invitation Declines Are Less Severe Than We Think.” By Julian Givi & Colleen P. Kirk. 2023.      Old Dogs    “Could a Drug Give Your Pet More Dog Years?” by Emily Anthes. 2023.    “Forget Botox. Anti-Aging Pills May Be Next.” by Andrew Pollack. 2023.    “We’re helping dogs like yours live longer.” Loyal website. N.d.    “Discovering the keys to a healthy lifespan.” Dog Aging Project website. 2023.     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start

Thu, January 25, 2024

Daydream Brain, Power of a Laugh, Caffeine & Soccer

Today, you’ll learn about why you may want to consider letting yourself daydream, how a sense of humor might protect you from depression and anxiety, and the effects of caffeine on the performance of soccer players.     Daydream Brain     “What Happens in the Brain While Daydreaming?” by Catherine Caruso. 2023.    “Is the role of sleep in memory consolidation overrated?” by Mohammad Dastgheib, et al. 2022 .   “Cortical reactivations predict future sensory responses.” by Nghia D. Nguyen, et al. 2023.    “Why Daydreaming Is Good For Us.” by David B. Feldman Ph.D. 2017.      Power of a Laugh    “Your type of humor might say something about your risk of depression and anxiety.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023.    “Understanding the Association Between Humor and Emotional Distress: The Role of Light and Dark Humor in Predicting Depression, Anxiety, and Stress.” by Alberto Dionigi, et al. 2023.      Caffeine & Soccer     “Caffeine highs and lows footballers should be aware of.” n.a. 2023.    “The effects of acute caffeine ingestion on decision-making and pass accuracy in young soccer players: A preliminary randomized controlled trial.” by Negar Jafari, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and

Wed, January 24, 2024

Human Genes, Dry Mouth Relief, Yawning Psychopaths

Today, you’ll learn about the 139 genes that set the human mind apart from our primate cousins, a new gel that could change the game for those suffering from dry mouth, and why psychopaths could be immune from the contagious yawn.    Human Genes     “139 Genes Set Human Cognitive Ability Apart From Other Primates.” by Sarah Whelan, PhD. 2023.    “Comparative single-cell transcriptomic analysis of primate brains highlights human-specific regulatory evolution.” by Hamsini Suresh, et al. 2023.    “Middle Temporal Gyrus.” by Kostas Konstantopoulos & Dimitrios Giakoumettis. 2023.      Dry Mouth Relief     “New Microgel Lubricant Could Provide Relief From Dry Mouth.” by Alexander Beadle. 2023.    “How Common is Dry Mouth? Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis of Prevalence Estimates.” by Bernardo Antonio Agostini, et al. 2018.    “Benchmarking of a microgel-reinforced hydrogel-based aqueous lubricant against commercial saliva substitutes.” by Olivia Pabois, et al. 2023.      Yawning Psychopaths     “Why Psychopaths Are Immune to Contagious Yawning.” by Gary Drevitch. 2015.    “Psychopathy.” n.a. N.d.    “Contagious and spontaneous yawning in autistic and typically developing children.” by Fiorenza Giganti & Maria Esposito Ziello. 2009.        Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and

Fri, January 19, 2024

Bilingual Brain, Morning Sickness, Cat Purrs

Today, you’ll learn about how the bilingual brain might be better at multitasking, good news for women who are at risk for morning sickness, and the strangely complex science behind cat purring.    Bilingual Brain    “The bilingual brain may be better at ignoring irrelevant information.” EurekAlert!. 2023.    “Bilingual attentional control: Evidence from the Partial Repetition Cost paradigm.” by Grace deMeurisse & Edith Kaan. 2023.        Morning Sickness    “Cause of Morning Sickness and a Potential Treatment Identified.” by Rhianna-lily Smith. 2023.   “GDF15: emerging biology and therapeutic applications for obesity and cardiometabolic disease.” by Dongdong Wang, et al. 2021.    “GDF15 linked to maternal risk of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.” by M. Fejzo, et al. 2023.     Cat Purrs    “How do cats purr? New finding challenges long-held assumptions.” by Phie Jacobs. 2023.    “Domestic cat larynges can produce purring frequencies without neural input.” by Christian T. Herbst, et al. 2023.    “How Low Can You Go? Physical Production Mechanism of Elephant Infrasonic Vocalizations.” by Christian T. Herbst, et al. 2012.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nate_from_the_internet/" rel="noop

Thu, January 18, 2024

Baby Language, AI Medicine, Human Collaboration

Today, you’ll learn about how babies pick up language before they’re even born, an AI that takes on the busy work for doctors, and new insight into how humans collaborate.     Baby Language    “Babies’ Brains Are Primed For Their Native Language Before Birth.” by Nyla Husain. 2023.    “Prenatal experience with language shapes the brain.” by Benedetta Mariani. 2023.    “The What and When of Universal Perception: A Review of Early Speech Sound Acquisition.” by Katerina Chladkova & Nikola Paillereau. 2020.      AI Medicine    “Medical AI tool from UF, NVIDIA gets human thumbs-up in first study.” by Jim W. Harper. 2023.    “AI Training AI: GatorTronGPT at the Forefront of University of Florida’s Medical AI Innovations.” by Mona Flores. 2023.    “A study of generative large language model for medical research and healthcare.” by Cheng Peng, et al. 2023.    “Physicians, paperwork, and paying attention to patients.” by Dr. Monique Tello. 2016.      Human Collaboration     “How we play together.” n.a. 2023.    “The evolution of human cooperation.” Coren L. Apicella & Joan B. Silk. 2019.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nate_from_the_internet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_b

Wed, January 17, 2024

Brain Game, Goal Paralysis, Salt Cycle

Today, you’ll learn about a new brain interface that allows people to play games with their minds, how bad luck might make you less committed to achieving greatness, and some alarming news about how the way humans use salt is not just bad for our bodies, but the planet as well.     Brain Game     “New brain-computer interface allows people to play a game using their thoughts.” by Vladimir Hedrih. 2023.    “Combining brain-computer interfaces and multiplayer video games: an application based on c-VEPs.” by Selene Moreno-Calderon, et al. 2023.      Goal Paralysis     “Goal paralysis: How bad luck affects goal commitment.” by Cony M. Ho, et al. 2023.    “Today Is Just Not My Day: Bad Luck’s Effect on Goal Pursuit.” by Cony M. Ho, et al. 2023.     Salt Cycle    “Humans are disrupting natural ‘salt cycle’ on a global scale, new study shows.” EurekAlert! 2023.    “Cary Institute Report on Sustainable Road Salt Use.” Cary Institute. 2019.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati

Fri, January 12, 2024

Brain Rewiring, Rat Imagination, Dogs & PTSD

Today, you’ll learn about the brain’s ability - or inability - to rewire itself, the imagination of rats, and how dogs can have a positive effect on those suffering from PTSD.     Brain Rewiring     “Our brains are not able to ‘rewire’ themselves, despite what most scientists believe, new study argues.” University of Cambridge. 2023.    “Against cortical reorganisation.” by Tamar R. Makin & John W. Krakauer. 2023.      Rat Imagination     “Rats have an imagination, new research finds.” EurekAlert! 2023.    “Volitional activation of remote place representations with a hippocampal brain-machine interface.” by Chongxi Lai, et al. 2023.      Dogs & PTSD    “Contact with a service dog might help individuals with PTSD sleep better, study finds.” by Vladimir Hedrih. 2023.    “Paws for Purple Hearts - Service Dogs for our Warriors.” Website. 2023.   “Heart rate during sleep in PTSD patients: Moderation by contact with a service dog.” by Steven H. Woodward, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast

Thu, January 11, 2024

Lab on a Chip, Trauma Headaches, Mantle Blobs

Today, you’ll learn about a microchip-sized laboratory, how childhood traumas can lead to a lifetime of headaches, and strange blobs in the Earth’s mantle.     Lab on a Chip    “‘Lab on a chip’ genetic test device can identify viruses within three minutes with highest accuracy.” University of Bath. 2023.    “LoCKAmp: lab-on-PCB technology for by Sotirios Papamatthaiou, et al. 2023.    “What’s the difference between a PCR and antigen COVID-19 test?” by Nate Hafer, PhD. 2021.      Trauma Headaches    “Adverse Childhood Experiences and Primary Headache Disorders.” by Claudia Sikorski, et al. 2023.    “The global prevalence of headache: an update, with analysis of the influences of methodological factors on prevalence estimates.” by Lars Jacob Stovner, et al. 2022.      Mantle Blobs    “Strange blobs in Earth’s mantle are relics of a massive collision.” by Anil Oza. 2023.    “Earth’s Hidden Guests: Strange Blobs in Deep Mantle Are the Remains of an Ancient Planet.” by California Institute of Technology. 2023.    “How and When the Earth and Moon Formed.” by Sasha Warren. 2021.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature d

Wed, January 10, 2024

Bipolar Blood Test, Music & Pain, Puffin Hybrid

Today, you’ll learn about a new blood test that could revolutionize bipolar diagnoses, how music could help knock out pain, and how a changing climate is changing puffins.     Bipolar Blood Test    “Simple blood test can help diagnose bipolar disorder.” University of Cambridge. 2023.    “Bipolar Disorder.” NIH. n..d.   “Diagnosis and management of bipolar disorders.” by Fernando S. Goes. 2023.      Music & Pain    “Emotional responses to favorite and relaxing music predict music-induced hypoalgesia.” by Darius Valevicius, et al. 2023.    “Editorial: Perspectives on music and pain: from evidence to theory and application.” by Annabel J. Cohen, et al. 2023.      Puffin Hybrid    “Hybridization of Atlantic puffins in the Arctic coincides with 20th-century climate change.” by Oliver Kersten, et al. 2023.    “Atlantic Puffin.” n.a. N.d.    “Puffin FAQs.” Audubon. N.d.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Aca

Fri, January 05, 2024

Healthy Tongue, Slippery Surface, Curious for Answers

Today, you’ll learn about an ancient diagnostic tool getting an AI upgrade, the world’s slipperiest surface, and some insight into the minds of everyone who loves this show!     Healthy Tongue   “Eyes may be the window to your soul, but the tongue mirrors your health.” University of South Australia. 2023.    “Ancient tongue diagnosis for the 21st century dental hygienist.” by Kathryn Gilliam. 2023.    “Analysis of Tongue Color-Associated Features among Patients with PCR-Confirmed COVID-19 Infection in Ukraine.” by Liudmyla Horzov. 2021.     Slippery Surface   “Droplet slipperiness despite surface heterogeneity at molecular scale.” by Sakari Lepikko, et al. 2023.    “Slippery Science: Crafting the World’s Most Water-Repellent Surface.” by Aalto University. 2023.      Curious for Answers   “Curiosity evolves as information unfolds.” by Abigail Hsiung, et al. 2023.    “Unraveling Curiosity: Why We Savor the Suspense and Shun Spoilers.” Neuroscience.com. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. <p style='color:grey; font-size

Thu, January 04, 2024

Speech Reconstruction, Weighted Blankets, Space Radio Burst

Today, you’ll learn about how people who have lost the power of speech could get their voices back through AI, the cool truth about the weighted blanket fad, and an 8-billion-year-old blast from outer space.     Speech Reconstruction    “Neural Networks Help Reconstruct Speech From Brain Activity.” Technology Networks. 2023.    “How Intel Gave Stephen Hawking a Voice.” by Joao Medeiros. 2015.    “Distributed feedforward and feedback cortical processing supports human speech production.” by Ran Wang, et al. 2023.     Weighted Blankets    “Weighted blankets improve sleep in children with ADHD, study shows.” by Stacey Coleen Lubag. 2023.    “The Problem With This Year’s Most Comfortable Holiday Fad.” by Ashley Fetters. 2018.    “The Origin Of Weighted Blankets - How Did It All Start? A History Lesson.” by Larry. 2023.    “The efficacy of weighted blankets for sleep in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder—A randomized controlled crossover trial.” by Maria Lonn, et al. 2023.      Space Radio Burst    “A radio burst traveled 8 billion years to reach Earth. It’s the farthest ever detected.” by Eric Lagatta. 2023 .   “A luminous fast radio burst that probes the Universe at redshift 1.” by S.D. Ryder, et al. 2023.    “Record-breaking fast radio burst offers path to weigh the Universe.” EurekAlert! 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://twitte

Wed, January 03, 2024

Sixth Taste, HIV Immunity Battle, Altruistic Bees

Today, you’ll learn about the hunt for the elusive sixth taste, a new discovery showing how HIV keeps fighting the immune system even with effective treatment, and the altruism of bees.     Sixth Taste    “And then there were 6 - kinds of taste, that is.” by Darrin S. Joy. 2023.    “How does our sense of taste work?” NIH. 2020.    “Researchers Say Ammonium Is the Sixth Basic Taste: Here’s What to Know.” by Julia Ries. 2023.      HIV Immunity Battle    “‘Dormant’ HIV has ongoing skirmishes with the body’s immune system.” by John Carey. 2023.    “10 Things to Know About HIV Suppression.” NIH. 2020.   “Spontaneous HIV expression during suppressive ART is associated with the magnitude of function of HIV-specific CD4 and CD8 T cells.” by Mathieu Dube, et al. 2023.     Altruistic Bees    “Honey bees may inherit altruistic behavior from their mothers.” by Katie Bohn. 2023.    “Beyond conflict: Kinship theory of intragenomic conflict predicts individual variation in altruistic behaviour.” by Sean T. Bresnahan, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life ent

Fri, December 29, 2023

Re-release: Young Blood, Cinnamon Memory, Microplastic Filter

Today you’ll learn about how scientists are using a drug meant for arthritis to mimic blood transfusions, how cinnamon could potentially be improving our brain’s health, and how a new filter is capable of removing 99% of microplastics from water.       Young Blood      “Arthritis drug mimics "young blood" transfusions to reverse aging in mice” By Michael Irving    “Stromal niche inflammation mediated by IL-1 signalling is a targetable driver of haematopoietic ageing” by Carl A. Mitchell et al.    “Will revitalizing old blood slow aging?” by COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER       Cinnamon Memory       “Cinnamon and cognitive function: a systematic review of preclinical and clinical studies” by Samaneh Nakhaee et al.    “Cinnamon Improves Your Memory And Cognition” by GrrlScientist       Microplastic Filter      “High-efficiency water filter removes 99.9% of microplastics in 10 seconds” By Michael Irving    “Supramolecular Engineering of Amorphous Porous Polymers for Rapid Adsorption of Micropollutants and Solar-Powered Volatile Organic Compounds Management” by Wansu Cho et al.    “Meet Gilbert: The robotic fish designed to help clean plastic from our waterways” by Steven Yabionski    “What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?” by EPA    “Eco-friendly materials capable of purifying water at high speed with inexpensive raw materials” by DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)       Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite pod

Thu, December 28, 2023

Re-release: Zombie Virus, Back From the Brink, Bad Cholesterol

Today you’ll learn about a zombie virus recovered from the arctic permafrost and brought back to life, some good news about 26 Australian animal species that have been brought back from the brink, and how a new pill could potentially limit the levels of “bad” cholesterol in the body.       Zombie Virus       “Scientists have revived a ‘zombie’ virus that spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost.” By Katie Hunt. 2023.     “Arctic permafrost is thawing rapidly. It affects us all.” By Katie Hunt. 2022.        Back From the Brink      “Researchers find 26 Australian species recovered from the brink of extinction.” abc.net. 2023 .    “Lights at the end of the tunnel: The incidence and characteristics of recovery for Australian threatened animals.” by Woinarski, et al. 2023.     “Humpback whales no longer listed as endangered after major recovery.” by Claudia Long. 2022.     “Red List: Summary Statistics.” n.a. N.d.        Bad Cholesterol      “Oral pill cuts bad cholesterol by 60% in phase 2 clinical trial” By Michael Irving    “Efficacy and safety of the oral PCSK9 inhibitor MK-0616: a phase 2b randomized controlled trial” by Christie M. Ballantyne et al.    “What Is the Difference Between Good and Bad Cholesterol?” by Keck Medicine of USC    “Coronary artery disease” by Mayo

Wed, December 27, 2023

Re-release: Roman Concrete Magic, Virovore, Placebo Guilt

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    “Why modern mortar crumbles, but Roman concrete lasts millennia” by ZAHRA AHMAD       Virovore       “First "virovore" discovered: An organism that eats viruses” By Michael Irving    “The consumption of viruses returns energy to food chains” by John P. DeLong et al.       Placebo Guilt      “Placebos reduce feelings of guilt – even when people know they’re taking one” by Jeremy Howick    “Deceptive and open-label placebo effects in experimentally induced guilt: a randomized controlled trial in healthy subjects” by Dilan Sezer, Cosima Locher & Jens Gaab       Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fri, December 22, 2023

Re-release: AI Animal Translator, Big Old Galaxies, Inner Inner Core

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 Dark” By Christopher Intagliata    “In Honeybee Dance, Direction Is Key” By Kate Wong       Big Old Galaxies        “Webb telescope spots super old, massive galaxies that shouldn’t exist” by Daniel Strain    “A population of red candidate massive galaxies ~600 Myr after the Big Bang” by Ivo Labbé et al.    “New space telescope to peer back at the universe’s first galaxies” by Daniel Strain    “First Galaxies Born Sooner After Big Bang Than Thought” By Space.com Staff   “How Did Galaxies Form?” by David J. Eicher    “Two Remarkably Luminous Galaxy Candidates at z ≈ 10–12 Revealed by JWST” by Rohan P. Naidu et al.    “Quasars: Brightest Objects in the Universe” By Nola Taylor Tillman       Inner Inner Core      “Bouncing seismic waves reveal distinct layer in Earth's inner core” by AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY    “Up-to-fivefold reverberating waves through the Earth’s center and distinctly anisotropic innermost inner core” <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-36074-2" rel="noopener noreferrer

Thu, December 21, 2023

Re-release: Podcast Friends, Drunk Plants, Hot Temper

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, study finds” by Beth Ellwood    “Why people listen: Motivations and outcomes of podcast listening” by Stephanie J. Tobin       Drunk Plants       “Getting Plants ‘Drunk’ Insulates them Against Drought, According to New Research” by Andy Corbley    “Pretreating soil with ethanol protects plants from drought, study finds” by Khurram Bashir       Hot Temper    “AI-Based Research Reveals That Extreme Temperatures Fuel Online Hate Speech” by Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research    “Online Hate Speech Increases During Extreme Hot and Cold Weather, Study Shows” by Jeffrey Kluger          Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wed, December 20, 2023

Re-release: Boyhood Nickname, Vampire Grave, Wrecked By Success

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 Ask Men About Their Boyhood Nicknames” By Jett Stone    “Why Men Need to Prioritize, and Celebrate, Their Friendships” by Jett Stone       Vampire Grave       “Archaeologists unearth remains of 17th-century female “vampire” in Poland” by Jennifer Oullette    “Ancient human bloodsucker? Skeleton of female 'vampire' unearthed in Europe during dig” by Natalie Neysa Alund       Wrecked by Success       “New psychology research rebuts Sigmund Freud’s “wrecked by success” hypothesis” by Vladimir Hedrih    “Wrecked by Success? Not to Worry” by Harrison J. Kell et al.          Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fri, December 15, 2023

Healing Algae, Mayan Reservoirs, Humpback Skincare

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 and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.” by Chai Siah Ku, et al. 2013.    “Transforming Spirulina maxima Biomass into Ultrathin Bioactive Coatings Using an Atmospheric Plasma Jet: A New Approach to Healing of Infected Wounds.” by Tuyet Pham, et al. 2023.      Mayan Reservoirs    Ancient Maya reservoirs, constructed wetlands, and future water needs.” by Lisa J. Lucero. 2023.    “Who were the Maya? Decoding the ancient civilization’s secrets.” by Erin Blakemore. 2022.      Humpback Skincare    “What’s at Play: Humpback Whale Interaction with Seaweed Is a Global Phenomenon.” by Jan-Olaf Meynecke & Hilla Kela. 2023.    “Kelping is a ‘global phenomenon’ sweeping the world of humpback whales, scientists say.” by Sascha Pare. 2023.    “Humpback whales: Facts about the singers of the sea.” by Patrick Pester. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment o

Thu, December 14, 2023

Smells and Colors, Bee Preferences, Science and Well-Being

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 sense of smell.” by Brian Resnick. 2017.    “Odors modulate color appearance.” by Ryan J. Ward, et al. 2023.      Bee Preferences    “Honeybees are more selective in their choices for nutrition than previously thought.” by Helena Wirta. 2023.    “Honeybees’ foraging choices for nectar and pollen revealed by DNA metabarcoding.” by Matti Leponiemi, et al. 2023.    “Are honey bees, wild bees still in trouble?” by Diana Yates. 2023.      Science and Well-Being    “Awe-inspiring science can have a positive effect on mental wellbeing, new research finds.” University of Warwick. 2023.    “Spirituality of Science: Implications for Meaning, Well-Being, and Learning.” by Jesse L. Preston, et al. 2023 .     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity

Wed, December 13, 2023

Monkey Pig Kidney Transplant, Goalie Reflexes, Clean Snow

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 survives for two years with pig kidney in ‘extraordinary milestone’.” by Ian Sample & Anna Bawden. 2023.    “Organ Donation Statistics.” HRSA. 2023.    Goalie Reflexes    “Distinct profiles of multisensory processing between professional goalkeepers and outfield football players.” by Michael Quinn, et al. 2023.    “Goalkeepers perceive the world differently, study suggests.” by Linda Geddes. 2023.      Clean Snow    “A cleaner snow future mitigates Northern Hemisphere snowpack loss from warming.” by Dalei Hao, et al. 2023.    “Cleaner snow boosts future snowpack predictions.” by Tom Rickey. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  

Fri, December 08, 2023

OCD Decisions, Albatross Sound Waves, Ice & Fungi

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 Accumulation and Neural Correlates of Uncertainty in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.” by Yi-Jie Zhao, et al. 2023.     Albatross Sound Waves     “Albatross movement suggests sensitivity to infrasound cues at sea.” by Natasha Gillies. 2023.    “Fact Check-Albatrosses can go for years without touching the ground, but they do land on water.” Reuters. 2021.      Ice & Fungi    “Regionally sourced bioaerosols drive high-temperature ice nucleating particles in the arctic.” by Gabriel Pereira Freitas, et al. 2023.    “Biological particles play crucial role in Arctic cloud ice formation.” EurekAlert! 2023.    “NASA Fieldwork Studies Signs of Climate Change in Arctic, Boreal Regions.” by Sofie Bates. 2022.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to http

Thu, December 07, 2023

Bionic Hand, Satellites Watch Crops, AI & Our Moral Compass

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.    “Phantom Limb Pain.” by Aaron A. Hanyu-Deutmeyer, et al. 2023.    “Artificial limbs.” by Linda J Marks & John W Michael. 2001.      Satellites Watch Crops    “Measuring nutrition in crops from space.” European Space Agency. 2023.    “E0NUTRI: Earth Observation for estimating and predicting crop nutrients.” ESA. nd.    “HyNutri: Sensing “Hidden Hunger” with Sentinel-2 and Hyperspectral.” ESA. 2023.    “PRISMA and Sentinel-2 spectral response to the nutrient composition of grains.” by Mariana Belgiu, et al. 2023.      AI & Our Moral Compass    “People believe their moral traits are too distinct for AI to judge, study finds.” by Bianca Setionago. 2023.    “Humans feel too special for machines to score their morals.” by Zoe A Purcell & Jean-Francois Bonnefon. 2023.     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate </

Wed, December 06, 2023

Brain & Chronic Pain, Frogs Play Dead, Avian Flu Gene Edit

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 Evidence for More Effective Brain-Based Treatment of Chronic Back Pain.” by Julia Milzer. 2023.    “Retraining the brain to treat chronic pain.” NIH. 2021.      Frogs Play Dead     “Drop dead! Female mate avoidance in an explosively breeding frog.” by Carolin Dittrich. 2023.    “Explosive breeding in tropical anurans: environmental triggers, community composition, and acoustic structure.” by Juan Sebastian Ulloa, et al. 2019.      Avian Flu Gene Edit    “Creating resistance to avian influenza infection through genome editing of the ANP32 gene family.” by Alewo Idoko-Akoh. 2023.    “Bird Flu Cost the US $3.3 Billion and Worse Could Be Coming.” by Maryn Mckenna. 2015.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.</em

Fri, December 01, 2023

Nasal Vaccine, Dino Killer Volcano, Pied Tamarins

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 A.” Griffith University. 2023.      Dino Killer Volcano    “New computer analysis hints volcanism killed the dinosaurs, not an asteroid.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2023.    “A Bayesian inversion for emissions and export productivity across the end-Cretaceous boundary.” by Alexander A. Cox & C. Brenhin Keller. 2023.    “Dueling dates for a huge eruption reignite the debate over dinosaurs’ death.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2019.    “Volcanic gas bursts probably didn’t kill off the dinosaurs.” by Carolyn Gramglin. 2020.      Pied Tamarins    “In noisy environs, pied tamarins are using smell more often to communicate.” by Meghie Rodrigues. 2023.    “Tamarins.” New England Primate Conservancy. 2022.    “Do pied tamarins increase scent-marking in response to urban noise?” by Tainara V. Sobroza. 2023.    “Pied Tamarin.” by Gordo, M. 2021.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a h

Thu, November 30, 2023

Hair Loss Clues, Renewable Energy Transition, Citrus History

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 Alopecia.” by Leila Asfour, et al. 2023.      Renewable Energy Transition    “Plummeting prices for solar power and storage make global climate transition cheaper than expected.” MCC. 2023.    “Orientation for a global coal phase-out.” MCC. 2022.    “New data show a worsening of the climate crisis.” MCC. 2023.      Citrus History    “The first citrus fruits may have come from southern China.” by Erin Garcia de Jesus. 2023.    “Pangenome analysis provides insight into the evolution of the orange subfamily and a key gene for citric acid accumulation in citrus fruits.” by Yue Huang, et al. 2022 .   “From lemons to kumquats, roots of citrus variety dug up.” by Tina Hesman Saey. 2015.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://twitter.com/producercody" rel="noo

Wed, November 29, 2023

Stopping Superbugs, Powerful Pulsar, Hippo Poop

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 the first one hundred consecutive cases of personalized bacteriophage therapy of difficult-to-treat infections facilitated by a Belgian consortium.” by Jean-Paul Pirnay, et al. 2023.    “Lysin therapy offers new hope for fighting drug-resistant bacteria.” by Vincent A. Fischetti. 2019.      Powerful Pulsar    “Highest-energy pulsar ever seen could indicate new physics.” by Robert Lea. 2023.    “Discovery of a radiation component from the Vela pulsar reaching 20 teraelectronvolts.” by F. Aharonian, et al. 2023.    “What are pulsars?” by Paul Sutter. 2022.      Hippo Poop    “Hippos might be ferocious fighters, but their big teeth make terrible chewers.” by Jake Buehler. 2023.    “Hippos’ constant defecating turns African pools into communal guts.” by Lauren Barnett. 2021.    “Chewing, dentition and tooth wear in Hippopotamidae.” by Annika Avedik & Marcus Cl

Fri, November 24, 2023

Genetic Vegetarianism, Roman Sarcophagus, Homework

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 al. 2023.    “Large-scale GWAS of food liking reveals genetic determinants and genetic correlations with distinct neurophysiological traits.” by Sebastian May-Wilson, et al. 2022.    “Shifting Attitudes Towards Meat Consumption: Understanding Vegetarian Statistics.” by Talitha Van Niekerk. 2023 .     Roman Sarcophagus    “‘Exceptional’ 1,800-year-old sarcophagus unearthed in France held woman of ‘special status’.” by Sascha Pare. 2023.    “Elite Roman man buried with sword may have been ‘restrained’ in death.” by Kristina Killgrove. 2023.    “The Roman Empire: Rulers, expansion and fall.” by Owen Jarus. 2022.      Homework    “Is Homework Good for Kids?” by Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. 2023.    “Homework and Family Stress: With Consideration of Parents’ Self Confidence, Education Level, and Cultural Background.” by Robert M. Pressman, et al. 2015.   “Does Homework Improve Academic Achievement? A Synthesis of Research, 1987 - 2003.” by Harris Cooper, et al. 2006.   “Physical activity and sedentary behaviors (screen time and homework) among overweight or obese ad

Thu, November 23, 2023

3D Print Stem Cells, Puzzling Elephants, Believing Delusion

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.” University of Oxford. 2023.      Puzzling Elephants    “Wild Asian elephants display unique puzzle solving skills.” ScienceDaily. 2023.    “How intelligent are elephants?” by Susan Blackmore. N.d.   “Wild Asian Elephants Display Unique Puzzle-Solving Skills.” n.a. 2023.      Believing Delusion    “Is ‘Delulu’ the ‘Solulu’? Unpacking TikTok’s Newest Trend.” by Tara Denneny. 2023.    “Self-efficacy and academic achievement: Why do implicit beliefs, goals, and effort regulation matter?” by Meera Komarraju & Dustin Nadler. 2013.    “Effective pursuit of personal goals: The fostering effect of dispositional optimism on goal commitment and goal progress.” by Dario Monzani, et al. 2015.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! G

Wed, November 22, 2023

Steroid Psychopathy, Iceberg Crash, Stand Up Dizziness

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-androgenic steroid users and nonusing weightlifters.” by Marie Lindvik Jorstad, et al. 2023.    “Anabolic Steroids.” Cleveland Clinic. 2023.       Iceberg Crash       “45-mile-long iceberg slams into penguin refuge in Antarctica, almost causing ecological disaster.” by Harry Baker. 2023.    “A Brief Iceberg-Island Encounter.” by Adam Voiland. 2023.    “Chinstrap Penguin.” n.a. N.d.    “Chinstrap Penguin.” National Geographic. N.d.     Stand Up Dizziness     “Why do you get dizzy if you stand up too fast?” by Anna Gora. 2023.    “Orthostatic Hypotension.” NIH. 2023.   “A Brief REview on the Pathological Role of Decreased Blood Flow Affected in Retinitis Pigmentosa.” by Yi Jing Yang. 2018.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer" rel="noopen

Fri, November 17, 2023

Hypno Pain Killer. Mosquito Secrets, Important Worms

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. 2023.    “Hypnosis.” Cleveland Clinic. 2022.   “Direct comparisons between hypnosis and meditation: A mini-review.” by Gabriele Penazzi & Nicola De Pisapia. 2022.      Mosquito Secrets     “Discovery in Mosquitoes Could Lead to New Strategy Against Dengue Fever and Other Mosquito-Borne Viruses.” n.a. 2023.    “If mosquitoes were eradicated, what would be the consequences?” by Jane Monroe Arcata. 2021.      Important Worms    “Earthworms contribute to 6.5% of global grain production, according to new CSU research.” EurekAlert! 2023.    “Worm Casting Benefits: Why Use This Plant Superfood.” by Eric Vinje. 2022.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. <p style='color:gr

Thu, November 16, 2023

Happiest Age, Compassion Fatigue, Arthritis Treatment

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 review of longitudinal studies.” by Susanne Buecker, et al. 2023.      Compassion Fatigue     “Compassion Fatigue as a Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Believe Compassion is Limited Increases Fatigue and Decreases Compassion.” by Izzy Gainsburg. 2023.    “Moving from compassion fatigue to compassion resilience Part 4: Signs and consequences of compassion fatigue.” by Debbie L. Stoewen. 2020.    “Compassion Fatigue.” by Chuck Russo, et al. 2020.      Arthritis Treatment     “Developing a Treatment for Arthritis from Stem Cell Signals.” by Josh Conway. 2023.    “Osteoarthritis.” NIH. 2023   “The Current State of Osteoarthritis Treatment Options Using Stem Cells for Regenerative Therapy: A Review.” by Michael Thoene. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com

Wed, November 15, 2023

Tasmanian Tigers, Intensifying Hurricanes, Dog-Fox Hybrid

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 the Tasmanian tiger provides insights into the evolution and demography of an extinct marsupial carnivore.” by Charles Y. Feigin, et al. 2017.    “Historical RNA expression profiles from the extinct Tasmanian tiger.” by Emilio Marmol-Sanchez, et al. 2023.      Intensifying Hurricanes      “What’s driving an increasing number of hurricanes to rapidly intensify?” by Carolyn Gramling. 2023.    “2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season.” disasterphilanthropy.org. 2023.    “Why the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is especially hard to predict.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2023.      Dog-Fox Hybrid     “Shelter Rescues Injured Animal - Turns Out To Be World’s First Dog-Fox Hybrid.” by Alice Gibbs. 2023.    “Pampas Fox.” animalia.bio. 2023.   “Hybridization in Canids - A Case Study of Pampas Fox ( Lycalopex gymnocercus) and Domestic Dog ( Canis lupus familiaris) Hybrid.” by Bruna Elenara Szynwelski, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twitter.com/smas

Fri, November 10, 2023

PTSD in the Brain, Dopamine Decisions, Love Body Connection

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 Gyrus Predicts Recovery From Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms.” by Jony Sheynin, et al. 2023.      Dopamine Decisions     “Dopamine regulates decision thresholds in human reinforcement learning in males.” by Karima Chakroun, et al. 2023.    “Dopamine regulates how quickly and accurately decisions are made.” ScienceDaily. 2023.    “Dopamine affects how brain decides whether a goal is worth the effort.” NIH. 2020.      Love Body Connection     “Where do we feel love?” n.a. 2023.    “What is love?” by Gary Karantzas. 2020.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat

Thu, November 09, 2023

New Mom Pareidolia, Soapy Cilantro, Problem-Solving Birds

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. 2023.    “Oxytocin: Facts about the ‘cuddle hormone’.” by Stephanie Pappas & Ailsa Harvey. 2022.    “Why new mothers are more likely to see faces in everyday objects.” n.a. 2023.      Soapy Cilantro     “Why do some people think cilantro tastes like soap?” by Donavyn Coffey. 2023.    “Why do people like spicy food?” by Donavyn Coffey. 2023.    “A genetic variant near olfactory receptor genes influences cilantro preference.” by Nicholas Eriksson, et al. 2012.      Problem-Solving Birds    “Birds with more complex vocal skills are better problem-solvers.” by Darren Incorvaia. 2023.    “Cockatoos can tell when they need more than one tool to swipe a snack.” by Erin Garcia de Jesus. 2023.    “Songbird species that display more-complex vocal learning are better problem-solvers and have larger brains.” by Jean-Nicolas Audet, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/calbits/" rel="noopener no

Wed, November 08, 2023

Chameleon Buildings, Math Pattern of Cells, Gravity Waves

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.    “Chameleon-Inspired coating could cool and warm buildings through the seasons.” EurekAlert! 2023.    “Namaqua Chameleon.” Animalia. N.D.    “Buildings.” IEA.Org. n.d.     Math Pattern of Cells     “A catalog of all human cells reveals a mathematical pattern.” by Darren Incorvaia. 2023.    “Human Cells Display a Mathematical Pattern That Repeats in Nature and Language.” by Margaret Osborne. 2023.    “The human cell count and size distribution.” by Ian A. Hatton, et al. 2023.    “Body’s bacteria don’t outnumber human cells so much after all.” by Tina Hesman Saey. 2016 .   “Zipf’s word frequency law in natural language: A critical review and future directions.” by Steven T. Piantadosi. 2014.      Gravity Waves     “Scientists have two ways to spot gravitational waves. Here are some other ideas.” by Emily Conover. 2023.    “A newfound gravitational wave ‘hum’ may be from the universe’s biggest black holes.” by Emily Conover. 2023.    “Gravity waves from black holes verify Einstein’s prediction.” <a href="https://www.sciencenews.org/article/gravity-waves-black-holes-verify-einsteins-prediction?mode=ma

Fri, November 03, 2023

Water Breakthrough, Suppress Stress, Ancient Wood

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 Science School. 2019.    “Tuning and Coupling Irreversible Electroosmotic Water Flow in Ionic Diodes: Methylation of an Intrinsically Microporous Polyamine (PIM-EA-TB).” by Zhongkai Li, et al. 2023.      Suppress Stress    “Suppressing negative thoughts may be good for mental health after all.” by Z. Mamat & MC Anderson. 2023.    “Suppress Negative Thoughts to Improve Mental Health, Study Says.” by Lisa O’Mary. 2023.      Ancient Wood    “‘Oldest wooden structure’ discovered on border of Zambia and Tanzania.” by Ian Sample. 2023.    “Evidence for the earliest structural use of wood at least 476,000 years ago.” by L. Barham, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   <

Thu, November 02, 2023

Nano Zit Zapper, Super Strong Silk, Plant Communication

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 narasin: a powerful combination against acne.” by Fatima Abid, et al. 2023.      Super Strong Silk      “High-Strength and ultra-tough whole spider silk fibers spun from transgenic silkworms.” by Junpeng Mi, et al. 2023.    “Spider silk is spun by silkworms for the first time, offering a green alternative to synthetic fibers.” EurekAlert! 2023.      Plant Communication    “Conversations with plants: Can we provide plants with advance warning of impending dangers?” EurekAlert! 2023.    “Highligher: An optogenetic system for high-resolution gene expression control in plants.” by Bo Larsen, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='

Wed, November 01, 2023

Leaf Swab Tell All, Taffy Science, Persistence of Memory

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.   “Detecting a vast diversity of rainforest animals by swabbing their DNA from leaves.” ScienceDaily. 2023.    “A ‘Crossroads’ for Humanity: Earth’s Biodiversity Is Still Collapsing.” by Catrin Einhorn. 2021.      Taffy Science    “The physics of saltwater taffy.” by Jennifer Ouellette. 2023.    “The rheology of saltwater taffy.” by San To Chan, et al. 2023.      Persistence of Memory    “How accurate are our first childhood memories?” by Joe Phelan. 2023.    “Infantile Amnesia: A Critical Period of Learning to Learn and Remember.” by Cristina M. Alberini & Alessio Travaglia. 2017.    “The Truth Is Out There: Accuracy in Recall of Verifiable Real-World Events.” by Nicholas B. Diamond, et al. 2020.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature docum

Fri, October 27, 2023

Misophonia, Self-Relevant Artwork, Ancient Artillery

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: When sounds really do make you ‘crazy’.” by James Cartreine, PhD. 2019.      Self-Relevant Artwork    “In the ‘I’ of the beholder: People believe self-relevant artwork is more beautiful.” EurekAlert! 2023.    “Art and Identity: The Profound Link Between Self-Relevance and Aesthetic Appeal Unveiled by AI.” by Niharika Singh. 2023.    “Self-Relevance Makes Art More Appealing.” n.a. 2023.      Ancient Artillery     “Early Artillery Piece Recovered Near Sweden.” n.a. 2023.    “The Marstrand Cannon: The earliest evidence of shipboard artillery in Europe?” by Staffan von Arbin, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   <p style='co

Thu, October 26, 2023

Dirty Toothbrush, Smart Crows, Rare Supermassive Black Hole

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 Your Toothbrush Make You Sick?” n.a. 2019.    “Toothbrush Terror! Can Your Toothbrush Make You Sick?” by Stephanie Watson. N.d.      Smart Crows     “For the first time, research reveals crows use statistical logic.” by Kenna Hughes-Castleberry. 2023.    “Like humans, these big-brained birds may owe their smarts to long childhoods.” by Amanda Heidt. 2020.    “Crows flexibly apply statistical inferences based on previous experience.” by Melissa Johnston, et al. 2023.    “Crow Vocalizations Part II: Q&A.” Corvid Research. 2019.    “Flying in for the Crow Funeral.” by Anne Marshall-Chalmers. 2020.    “Canuck & I.” YouTube Video. 2021.      Rare Supermassive Black Hole    “Active supermassive black holes may be rarer than previously thought.” by Darren Incorvaia. 2023.    “James Webb Space Telescope reveals active supermassive black holes were surprisingly rare in early universe.” by Robert Lea. 2023.    “Supermassive black holes: Theory, cha

Wed, October 25, 2023

Death Experiences, Breast Milk Cancer Test, Job Skill Value

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 Study Shows.” by Rachel Nuwer. 2023.    “Surges of electroencephalogram activity at the time of death: a case series.” by Lakhmir S Chawla, et al. 2009.    “AWAreness during REsuscitation - II: A multi-center study of consciousness and awareness in cardiac arrest.” by Sam Parnia, et al. 2023.      Breast Milk Cancer Test    “Research opens the door to early detection of breast cancer through breast milk.” by Jessica Mouzo. 2023.    “Early-Stage Breast Cancer Detection in Breast Milk.” by Cristina Saura, et al. 2023.      Job Skill Value    “Misconceptions About Job Candidates Fitting In.” AOM Insights. 2023.    “A Consolidation of Competing Logics on Selecting for Fit.” by Jon Billsberry & Wouter Vleugels. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature docum

Fri, October 20, 2023

False Memory, Logic in Toddlers, Cake Cutting Math

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 .     Logic in Toddlers      “Toddlers learn to reason logically before they learn to speak, according to a study by UPF.” n.a. 2023.    “The scope and role of deduction in infant cognition.” by Kinga Anna Bohus, et al. 2023.      Cake Cutting Math     “Here’s why mathematicians are so interested in cake cutting.” by Stephen Ornes. 2023.    “13 More Equal than Others.” YouTube Video. N.d.    “Rental Harmony: Sperner’s Lemma in Fair Division.” by Francis Edward Su. 1999.     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.   <p style

Thu, October 19, 2023

Microbot Tumor Killer, Keto & PCOS, Do Opposites Attract?

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-Dhahir. 2023.    “Treatment of Adult Gliomas: A Current Update.” by Joo Ho Lee & Chan Woo Wee. 2022.      Keto & PCOS    “Women with PCOS on keto diet may see improvements in fertility.” EurekAlert! 2023.    “Advantages and Disadvantages of the Ketogenic Diet: A Review Article.” by Jennifer T. Batch, et al. 2020.    “Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).” Mayo Clinic. 2022.      Do Opposites Attract?     “Study confirms it: Opposites don’t actually attract.” EurekAlert! 2023.    “Paula Abdul - Opposites Attract (Official Music Video).” YouTube. 2009.    “New academic study links rising income inequality to ‘assortative mating’.” by Rich Morin. 2014.    “Evidence of correlations between human partners based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses of 22 traits and UK Biobank Analysis of 133 traits.” by Tanya B. Horwitz, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer" rel="noop

Wed, October 18, 2023

Embryo Model, Breathing Ball, End of a Dynasty

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 Weinberger, et al. 2016.    “Complete human day 14 post-implantation embryo models from naive ES cells.” by Bernardo Oldak, et al. 2023.    “Synthetic human embryo raises ethical issues.” by James Gallagher. 2023.      Breathing Ball    “Breathe! The shape-shifting ball that supports mental health.” ScienceDaily. 2023.    “Meditation and Mindfulness: What You Need To Know.” NIH. 2022.    “How to Meditate.” Mindful.org. N.d.    “Prevalence, patterns, and predictors of meditation use among US adults: A nationally representative survey.” by Holger Cramer, et al. 2016.    “The shape-shifting ball that supports mental health.” YouTube Video. 2023     End of a Dynasty    “New study uncovers the Causes of the Qing Dynasty’s Collapse.” EurekAlert! 2023.    “Qing dynasty, 1644-1911.” Smithsonian. N.d.     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and

Fri, October 13, 2023

Depression, Penguin Chicks, Peeing In The Cold

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 Weather     “Why do I need to pee more in the cold?” by Christian Moro & Charlotte Phelps. 2022.    “Reliability of 24-h void frequency as an index of hydration status when euhyrdrated and hypohydrated.” by MA Tucker, et al. 2016.    “6 Reasons To Drink More Water During Winter: The Importance of Drinking Water in Winter.” Hydr8. N.d.      Penguin Chicks Climate Change    “Emperor penguins lost thousands of chicks to melting ice last year.” by Luis Melecio-Zambrano. 2023.    “Emperor Penguin.” National Geographic. N.d.    “Antarctic sea ice has been hitting record lows for most of this year.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2023.    “Penguin poop spotted from space ups the tally of emperor penguin colonies.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2020.    “Record low 2022 Antarctic sea ice led to catastrophic breeding failure of emperor penguins.” by Peter T. Fretwell, Aude Boutet, & Norman Ratcliffe. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli

Thu, October 12, 2023

The Iceman, Y Chromosome Puzzle, Planets

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.    “Chromosomes Fact Sheet.” National Human Genome Research Institute. 2020.    “The new human pangenome could help unveil the biology of everyone.” by Tina Hesman Saey.      Iceman Dna     “A new look at Otzi the Iceman’s DNA reveals new ancestry and other surprises.” by Tina Hesman Saey. 2023.    “Otzi the Iceman.” by M. Vidale, et al. 2016.    “Frozen mummy’s genetic blueprints unveiled.” by Tina Hesman Saey. 2012.    “High-coverage genome of the Tyrolean Iceman reveals unusually high Anatolian farmer ancestry.” by Ke Wang, et al. 2023.      Steel Planet     “Supermassive Neptune-Sized Exoplanet Has Density Higher than Steel.” by Enrico de Lazaro. 2023.    “Bootes constellation: Location, stars and mythology.” by Tim Childers & Rebecca Sohn. 2023.    “Exoplanet Discoveries.” NASA. 2023.    “A super-massive Neptune-sized planet.” by Luca Naponiello, et al. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <

Wed, October 11, 2023

Climate Change, Group Fitness, Online Dating

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. 2022.    “The colour of seawater: colour perception and environmental change in Dominican seascapes.” by Kyrstin Mallon Andrews. 2023.    “Climate change made the Arctic greener. Now parts of it are turning brown.” by Hannah Hoag. 2019.    “Global climate-change trends detected in indicators of ocean ecology.” by B.B. Cael, et al. 2023.      Group Exercise Benefits    “People Who Exercise in Groups Get More Health Benefits.” by Shawn Radcliffe. 2017.    “Exercise/Physical Activity.” CDC. 2022.    “Exercise for Mental Health.” by Ashish Sharma, et al. 2006.    “The effect of behavioral synchrony in groups of teammates and strangers.” by Philip Sullivan & Kate Rickers. 2012.      Online Dating Compatibility    “Can We Really Find Compatible Partners From Online Dating?” by Martin Graff Ph.D. 2023.    “Key findings about online dating in the U.S.” by Emily A. Vogels & Colleen McClain. 2023.    “The $3 Billion Online Dating Industry Continues to Expand.” <a href="https://www.paykings.com/the-2-billion-online-dating-industry-continues-to-expand/"

Fri, October 06, 2023

Indian Moon Landing, Love or Money?, Giant Sea Lizard

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.    “How many countries have been to the moon.” Starlust. 2023.    “NASA’s Artemis program: Everything you need to know.” by Adam Mann & Ailsa Harvey. 2022.    “Ice at the moon’s poles might have come from ancient volcanoes.” by Anna Gibbs. 2022.    “India’s first attempt to land on the moon appears to have failed.” by Lisa Grossman. 2019.    “Israel’s first moon mission lost moments before landing.” by Maria Temming. 2019.      Love or Money?     “Should You Marry for Love or for Money?” by Aaron Ben-Zeev, Ph.D. 2023.    “Do Americans marry for love or money? Finally, an answer.” by Quentin Fottrell. 2019.    “75% Of Women Would Not Marry Someone In This Circumstance.” by YourTango. 2023.    “Why The Smartest Women Marry For Money.” by aol health. 2022.    “Does Love Always Win.” by Aaron Ben-Zeev Ph.D. 2018.      Giant Sea Lizard    “Ancient human-sized sea lizard rewrites history of early armored marine reptiles.” <a href="https://www.livescience.com/animals/extinct-species/ancient-human-size-sea-lizard-rewrites

Thu, October 05, 2023

Pink Eye Cause, Seven Year Itch, Andes Dance Floor

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.      Seven Year Itch    “Does Infidelity Peak in the Seventh Year of Marriage?” by Justin J. Lehmiller Ph.D. 2023.    “Sex.” Psychology Today. N.D.    “Marriage.” Psychology Today. N.D.    “The Seven Year Itch.” AFI Catalog. N.d.      Andes Dance Floor    “Pre-Inca people stomped salutes to their thunder god on a special dance floor.” by Bruce Bower. 2023.    “Ancient trumpets played eerie notes.” by Marissa Cevallos. 2010.    “Pounding the ground for the thunder god: Sounding platforms in the Prehispanic Andes (CE1000-1532).” by Kevin Lane. 2023.    “Cultural Accoustics.” Miriam A. Kolar, MFA, Ph.D. n.d.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-l

Wed, October 04, 2023

MH370 Barnacles, Polar Bear Town, Dino Discovery

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 found’ near ‘7th arc’.” by Jeff Pegues & Tucker Reals. 2014.    “What are barnacles?” NOAA. 2023.     Polar Bear Town    “‘Polar bear capital of the world’ soon to be overrun with record number of bears due to shifting sea ice.” by Harry Baker. 2023.    “Inside Canada’s Polar Bear Jail.” by Lina Zeldovich. 2023.    “Town of Churchill.” Town Website. N.d.      Dino Discovery    “Newly discovered ‘primitive cousins of T rex’ shed light on the end of the age of dinosaurs in Africa.” ScienceDaily. 2023.    “69-Million-Year-Old T. Rex Cousins Found Among Africa’s Last Dinosaurs.” by Rachael Funnell. 2023.    “Abelisauridae.” Dinopedia. N.d.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to

Fri, September 29, 2023

Urban Greening, Power Crystals, Darwin’s Paradox

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 Daily. 2023.    “The collapse of insects.” by Julia Janicki, Gloria Dickie, Simon Scarr, & Jitesh Chowdhury. 2022.        Power Crystals    “Researchers Develop Arrays of Tiny Crystals That Deliver Efficient Wireless Energy.” CU Boulder. 2023.    “Researchers develop arrays of tiny crystals that deliver efficient wireless energy.” by Susan Glairon. 2023.    “How Efficient are Engines: Thermodynamics and Combustion Efficiency.” Rentar Fuel Catalyst. 2018.      Race Car Blinks     “Vegetarian diet of corals explains age-old mystery dating back to Darwin.” ScienceDaily. 2023.    “Solving ‘Darwin’s Paradox’: why coral island hotspots exist in an oceanic desert.” The  Conversation. 2016.    “Scientists Solve ‘Darwin’s Paradox’.” National Geographic. 2016.    “How Do Stony Corals Grow?” NOAA. n.d.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/calbits/" rel="noopener noreferrer" targe

Thu, September 28, 2023

Carbon & Plants, Healthy Walking, Self Esteem in Kids

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 Change: Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide.” by Rebecca Lindsey. 2023.    “Global water use efficiency saturation due to increased vapor pressure deficit.” by Fei Li, et al. 2023.    “As Carbon Dioxide Grows More Abundant, Trees Are Growing Bigger, Study Finds.” E360 Digest. 2022.    Healthy Walking    “World’s largest study shows the more you walk, the lower your risk of death, even if you walk fewer than 5,000 steps.” European Society of Cardiology. 2023.   “Top 5 Negative Side Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle.” USA Vein Clinics. 2022.    “Sedentary Lifestyle: Overview of Updated Evidence of Potential Health Risks.” by Jung Ha Park, et al. 2020.    “The more you walk, the lower your risk of early death, even if you walk fewer than 5,000 steps.” ScienceDaily. 2023.    Self Esteem in Kids    “Self-Esteem.” by Douglas Heingartner. 2023.    “What I am Like/Self-Perception Profile for Children (SPPC).” n.a. N.d.    “Children’s domain-specific self-evaluations and global self-worth: A preregistered cross-cultural meta-analysis.” <a href="https://journals.sage

Wed, September 27, 2023

Pink Floyd Brain Activity, Superhero Science, Bathroom Germs

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 activity using nonlinear decoding models.” by Ludovic Bellier, et al. 2023.      Superhero Science     “Dissecting the anatomy of a ‘superheroic’ science class.” by Emily Caldwell. 2023.    “Effects of using superheroes in an undergraduate human anatomy curriculum.” by Jeremy J. Grachan. 2023.    “Anatomists Assemble! Integrating superheroes into the anatomy and physiology classroom.” By Jeremy J. Grachan & Melissa M. Quinn. 2021.     Bathroom Germs    “Hand dryers can infect clean hands with bathroom germs.” by McKenzie Prillaman. 2023.    “The bacterial horror of hot-air hand dryers.” by John Ross, MD, FIDSA. 2018.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscrib

Fri, September 22, 2023

Comatose Consciousness, Glowing Frogs, Race Car Blinks

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.” by Eva Franzova, et al. 2023.      Glowing Frogs     “Many frogs glow in blue light, and it may be a secret, eerie language.” by Jake Buehler. 2023.    “Evidence for ecological tuning of novel anuran biofluorescent signals.” by Courtney Whitcher, et al. 2023.    “Naturally occurring fluorescence in frogs.” by Carlos Taboada, et al. 2017.    “Ultraviolet fluorescence discovered in New World flying squirrels (Glaucomys).” by Allison M Kohler, et al. 2019.    “Salamanders and other amphibians are aglow with biofluorescence.” by Jennifer Y Lamb & Matthew P Davis. 2020.      Race Car Blinks     “Race car drivers usually blink at the same places in each lap.” by Darren Incorvaia. 2023.    “Why You Blink Your Eyes.” by Troy Bedinghaus, OD. 2023.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive

Thu, September 21, 2023

Dirty Fog to Clean Water, Hookworms, Paranoia & Memory

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.      Hookworms    “Hookworms successfully prevent type 2 diabetes in human trial.” by Bronwyn Thompson. 2023.    “Metabolic syndrome in type 2 diabetic patients: a review of current evidence.” by Virginia M.G. Regufe, et al. 2020.    “Parasites - Hookworm.” CDC. 2023.      Paranoia & Memory    “Paranoia appears to have a strange effect on memory.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023.    “Paranoia Is Associated With Impaired Novelty Detection and Overconfidence in Recognition Memory Judgements.” by William N. Koller & Tyrone D. Cannon. 2021.    “Paranoia.” by Paul Frysh. 2021.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US

Wed, September 20, 2023

Teenage Activism, Sleep Apnea Danger, Aggressive Driving

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 interplay of critical consciousness among youth activists.” by Andres Pinedo. 2023.      Sleep Apnea Danger     “NIH-funded study explains link to increased cardiovascular risks for people with obstructive sleep apnea.” NIH. 2023.    “Estimation of the global prevalence and burden of obstructive sleep apnoea: a literature-based analysis.” by Adam V. Benjafield, et al. 2019.    “The ever-increasing importance of cancer as a leading cause of premature death worldwide.” by Freddie Bray. 2021.    “Sleep Apnea.” by Eric Suni & Dr. Abhinav Singh. 2023.      Aggressive Driving    “Future reductions of China’s transport emissions impacted by changing driving behaviour.” by Yingji Xia, et al. 2023.    “Aggressive driving sends carbon levels soaring.” Nature.com. 2023.    “Annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions worldwide from 1940 to 2022.” Statista. 2023.    “How can driving behavior help you reduce fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions?” Frotcom. 2019.      Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/calbits/

Fri, September 15, 2023

Chronic Pain Treatment, Tree Planting, Nose Pickers

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 withholds its pain potential.” by Katie Kingwell. 2023.   https://www.nature.com/articles/d41573-019-00065-0   “Chronic Pain Among Adults - United States, 2019 - 2021.” CDC. 2023.   https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7215a1.htm   “Prevalence of chronic pain among adults in the United States.” by R Jason Yong & Neil Bhattacharyya. 2022.   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33990113/     Tree Planting   “Plans to plant billions of trees threatened by massive undersupply of seedlings.” by Joshua Brown. 2023.   “A lack of ecological diversity in forest nurseries limits the achievement of tree-planting objectives in response to global change.” by Peter W. Clark, et al. 2023.   “Trees Help Fight Climate Change.” Arbor Day Foundation. N.d.    “Benefits of Planting Trees.” Tree Advisory Board. N.D.     Nose Pickers  “Why Not to Pick Your Nose // Association between nose picking and SARS-Cov-2 incident, a cohort study in hospital healthcare workers.” by A.H. Ayesha Lavell, et al. 2023.   “Nose picking linked to higher risk of covid, study shows.” by Lindsey Bever. 2023.   “The Anatomy and Function of the Nasal Cavity.” <a href="https://www.verywellhealth.com/nasal-cavity-anatomy-5097506#:~:text=Respiratory%20Region&text=This%2

Thu, September 14, 2023

Early Breakfast, Nanotech & Blindness, Crocodile Crying

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 of type 2 Diabetes.” by Dr. Prajakta Banik. 2023.    “ Symptoms & Causes of Diabetes.” NIH. 2016   Nanotech & Blindness   “Nanotech used to grow eye cells as a potential treatment for blindness.” by Paul McClure. 2023 .  “Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment.” by Hrishikesh Vyawahare & Pranaykumar Shinde. 2022.   “3D Nanotech Enables Eye Cell Growth for Treating Blindness.” by Tim Hayes. 2023.   Crocodile Crying  “Nile Crocodiles Recognize and React to the Sound of Crying Babies.” by Brian Handwerk. 2023.   https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/nile-crocodiles-recognize-and-react-to-the-sound-of-crying-babies-180982686/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20new%20study,appeal%20to%20their%20maternal%20instinct   “Hear them roar: A comparison of black-capped chickadee ( Poecile atricapillus ) and human ( Homo sapiens ) perception of arousal in vocalizations across all classes of terrestrial vertebrates.” BY J. Congdon, et al. 2019.   https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037/com0000187   “Your Dog Can Tell From Your Voice If You’re Happy or Sad.” by Joseph Stromberg. 2014.  <a href="https:

Wed, September 13, 2023

TSS Bacto-Battles, Why We Walk, Saber-Tooth Cat Party

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.   https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/spectrum.01735-23   “Probiotic combo stops bacteria that cause toxic shock syndrome.” Science Daily. 2023.   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230721113221.htm   “Toxic shock syndrome.” Mayo Clinic. 2022.  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20355384     Why We Walk  “These bones were made for walking.” Columbia University Irving Medical Center. 2023.   https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230721113151.htm   “Study Sheds Light on Why Humans Walk on Two Legs.” by Claudia Morain. 2007.   https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/study-sheds-light-why-humans-walk-two-legs   “Why humans walk on two legs: a close look at chimpanzees puts some old theories to the test.” The Conversation. 2022.   https://theconversation.com/why-humans-walk-on-two-legs-a-close-look-at-chimpanzees-puts-some-old-theories-to-the-test-194193     Saber-Tooth Cat Party    “5 million-year-old fossils reveal 2 new species of saber-toothed cats in South Africa.” by Harry Baker. 2023.   https://www.livescience.com/animals/extinct-species/5-million-year-old-fossils-reveal-2-new-species-of-saber-toothed-cats-in-south-africa   “Human ancestors were walking upright 7 million years ago, ancient limb bone suggests.” by Ann Gibbons. 2022.   <a href="https://www.science.org/content/article/human-ancestors-were-walking-upright-7-million-years-ago-ancient-limb-

Fri, September 08, 2023

Korean Rockfish Power, Machu Picchu DNA, Breastfed Benefits

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 “Rockfish.” Monterey Bay Aquarium. N.d. https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/rockfish “What Is Cystic Fibrosis?” NIH. 2022.  https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/cystic-fibrosis Machu Picchu DNA “Machu Picchu’s servants hailed from distant lands conquered by the Incas, genetic study finds.” by Kristina Killgrove. 2023. https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/machu-picchus-servants-hailed-from-distant-lands-conquered-by-the-incas-genetic-study-finds “The discovery of Machu Picchu.” by Richard Cavendish. 2011.  https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/discovery-machu-picchu “Machu Picchu History and Discovery.” Discover Peru. n.d.  http://www.discover-peru.org/machu-picchu-history/ Breastfed Benefits  “Breastfeeding is associated with a 33% reduction in first-year post-perinatal infant mortality.” EurekAlert! 2023.  https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/996448 “How Reliable Are the Birth Certificate Variables for Mothers with Medicaid Coverage?” by Embry M. Howell, et al. 2021.  https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/publication/104257/how-reliable-are-birth-certificate-variables-for-mothers-with-medicaid_1.pdf “What do we know about infant mortality in the U.S. and comparable countries?” by Rabah Kamal, et al. 2019.  <a hr

Thu, September 07, 2023

Ovarian Failure Cure, Honeypot Ants, AI Insomnia

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-model-376618 “Fertility restoration in mice with chemotherapy induced ovarian failure using differentiated iPSCs.” by Kevin M. Elias, et al. 2023.  https://www.thelancet.com/journals/ebiom/article/PIIS2352-3964(23)00280-3/fulltext “Pathogenesis and Causes of Premature ovarian Failure: An Update.” by Mahbod Ebrahimi, M.D. & Firoozeh Akbari Asbagh, M.D. 2011.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4059950/ “Mechanisms of epigenetic memory.” by Agustina D’Urso & Jason H. Brickner. 2014.  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168952514000584 Honeypot Ants  “Western science catches up with First Nations’ medicinal use of ant honey.” The University of Sydney. 2023.  https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/western-science-catches-up-with-first-nations-medicinal-use-of-ant-honey “Honeypot Ant Facts.” Fact Animal. N.d.  https://factanimal.com/honeypot-ant/ “Honeypot Ant: Good At Sharing.” San Diego Zoo Wildlife Explorers. 2023.  https://sdzwildlifeexplorers.org/animals/honeypot-ant AI Insomnia “Loneliness, insomnia linked to work with AI systems.” American Psychological Association. 2023.  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/06/230612114659.htm “Loneliness, insomnia linked to work with AI systems.” American Psychological Association. 2023.  <a href="https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/06/loneliness-insomnia-ai-systems" rel="noopener noreferre

Wed, September 06, 2023

Genetic Eye Drops, Kimberlite Explosion, Creative Bots

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-with-scars “Gene therapy eyedrops restored a boy’s sight. Similar treatments could help millions.” by Laura Ungar and Freida Frisary. 2023.  https://apnews.com/article/gene-therapy-blindness-rare-diseases-58f81838894dfb8568affde0b7e4d2f1 “Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa.” by Ellen G Pfendner, PhD & Anne W Lucky, MD. 2018.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1304/ Kimberlite Explosion  “When Ancient Eruptions Pumped Diamonds to Earth’s Surface.” by Maya Wei-Haas. 2023.  https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/26/science/kimberlite-diamonds-volcano-eruptions.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimesscience “Rift-induced disruptions of cratonic keels drives kimberlite volcanism.” by Thomas M. Gernon, et al. 2023.  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06193-3 “What are Kimberlites?” Kansas Geological Survey. 2000.  https://www.kgs.ku.edu/Publications/pic16/pic16_2.html Creative Bots   “AI tests into top 1% for original creative thinking.” The University of Montana. 2023.  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230705154051.htm “The Turing Test and AI Large Language Models (LLMs).” by “Mike.” 2023.  https://microrealestate.leptonic.io/the-turing-test-and-ai-large-language-models-llms/ “8 Potentially Surprising Things To Know About Large Language Models L

Fri, September 01, 2023

Healing Electronics, Grocery Cart Sensors, Large Telescopes

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.scientificamerican.com/article/shape-shifting-self-healing-machines-are-among-us/ “Bizarre Material Combines the Best Traits of Gel and Metal.” by Sophie Bushwick. 2023. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bizarre-material-combines-the-best-traits-of-gel-and-metal1/ Grocery Cart Sensors  “Grocery store carts set to help diagnose common heart rhythm disorder and prevent stroke.” n.a. 2023. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/06/230623105504.htm “Atrial Fibrillation (Afib).” Cleveland Clinic. 2022. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16765-atrial-fibrillation-afib “What is an electrocardiogram (ECG)?” NIH. 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK536878/ Long Telescopes  “Using Cosmic Weather To Study Which Worlds Could Support Life.” by Tatyana Woodall. 2023. https://news.osu.edu/using-cosmic-weather-to-study-which-worlds-could-support-life/ “Mapping the Skies of Ultracool Worlds: Detecting Storms and Spots with Extremely Large Telescopes.” by Michael K. Plummer & Ji Wang. 2023. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-4357/accd5d “Meet the Giant Magellan Telescope.” Giant Magellan Telescope. N.d. https://giantmagellan.org/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.

Thu, August 31, 2023

Pain of Uncertainty, Nearsightedness, Doctors Join Forces

Today, you’ll learn about the pain people will endure to avoid uncertainty, a possible link between nearsightedness and education, and a social media app that is helping improve the accuracy of doctors’ diagnosis decisions.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/pain-of-uncertainty-nearsightedness-doctors-join-forces Pain of Uncertainty  “Humans will trade pain for useless information.” by Phie Jacobs. 2023. https://www.science.org/content/article/humans-will-trade-pain-useless-informatin “Monkeys are curious about counterfactual outcomes.” by Maya Zhe Wang and Benjamin Hayden. 2019. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332082380_Monkeys_are_curious_about_counterfactual_outcomes Nearsightedness “The Causal Effect of Education on Myopia: Evidence That More Exposure to Schooling, Rather Than Increased Age, Causes the Onset of Myopia.” by Xiaohu Ding, et al. 2023. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10132316/ “Myopia: A close look at efforts to turn back a growing problem.” NIH. 2017, ‘ https://www.nei.nih.gov/about/news-and-events/news/myopia-close-look-efforts-turn-back-growing-problem Doctors Join Forces “Experimental evidence for structured information-sharing networks reducing medical errors.” by Damon Centola, et al. 2023. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2108290120 “One way to reduce medical errors? Connect doctors with other doctors.” University of Pennsylvania. 2023. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/996099 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Wed, August 30, 2023

Locked-in Syndrome, Anxiety & Nostalgia, Continental Shift

Today, you’ll learn about Locked-in Syndrome, the connection between social anxiety and nostalgia, and how continental shift is knocking GPS out of whack.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/locked-in-syndrome-anxiety-nostalgia-continental-shift Locked-in Syndrome “Demographic, Medical, and Clinical Characteristics of a Population Based Sample of Patients With Long-lastic Locked-in Syndrome.” by Helle Walseth Nilsen, et al. 2023. https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2023/07/13/WNL.0000000000207577 “Locked-In Syndrome.” by Joe M Das, et al. 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559026/ “Voicing Inner Thoughts Matters Kate Allatt TEDxSheffieldHallamUniversity.” YouTube. 2015. https://youtu.be/SptlyNYjtIU Anxiety & Nostalgia  “Nostalgia Counteracts Social Anxiety and Enhances Interpersonal Competence.” by Yuwan Dai, et al. 2023 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/19485506231187680?journalCode=sppa “Social anxiety in young people: A prevalence study in seven countries.” by Philip Jefferies and Michael Ungar. 2020. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0239133 “Social Anxiety Disorder: More Than Just Shyness.” NIH. n.d. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/social-anxiety-disorder-more-than-just-shyness Continental Shift  “Australia on the move: how GPS keeps up with a continent in constant motion.” by Chris Rizos & Donald Grant. 2017. https://theconversation.com/australia-on-the-move-how-gps-keeps-up-with-a-continent-in-constant-motion-71883 “Australia Is Drifting So Fast GPS Can’t Keep Up.” by Brian Clark Howard. 2016. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/australia-moves-gps-coordinates-adjusted-continental-drift?loggedin=true&rnd=1690986363340 “GPS Accuracy.” GPS.gov. 2022. https://www.gps.gov/systems/gps/performance/accuracy/ Follow Curiosity

Fri, August 25, 2023

Healing Metals, Sensitive Teeth, Sports Supplements

Today, you’ll learn about how metal was discovered to be able to heal itself, a potential cure for sensitive teeth, and the truth about sports supplements.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/healing-metals-sensitive-teeth-sports-supplements Healing Metals  “Metals Have the Intrinsic Ability to Heal Themselves, New Research Finds.” by Alexander Beadle. 2023. https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/metals-have-the-intrinsic-ability-to-heal-themselves-new-research-finds-376457 “Autonomous healing of fatigue cracks via cold welding.” by Christopher M. Barr, et al. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06223-0 Sensitive Teeth  “Mineral-Building Lozenge Offers Long-Term Fix for Tooth Sensitivity.” by Paul McClure. 2023. https://newatlas.com/science/dental-lozenge-rebuilds-lost-tooth-minerals/ “Biomimetic Dentin Repair: Amelogenin-Derived Peptide Guides Occlusion and Peritubular Mineralization of Human Teeth.” by Deniz T. Yucesoy, et al. 2023. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.2c01039 Sports Supplements “Presence and Quantity of Botanical Ingredients With Purported Performance-Enhancing Properties in Sports Supplements.” by Pieter A. Cohen, MD. 2023. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2807343 “Nearly 90% of herbal sports supplements are mislabeled. One in ten contain prohibited substances.” by Tibi Puiu. 2023. https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/nearly-90-of-herbal-sports-supplements-are-mislabeled-one-in-ten-contain-prohibited-substances/ “What’s In Those Supplements Again?” by Derek Lowe. 2023. https://www.science.org/content/blog-post/what-s-those-supplements-again Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curiou

Thu, August 24, 2023

Time Perception, Heart in a Box, Flying Ticks

Today, you’ll learn about a new study on our perception of time, a breakthrough in the tech behind heart transplants, and about the crazy way ticks fly. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/time-perception-heart-in-a-box-flying-ticks Time Perception “The Timekeeper Within: New Discovery on How the Brain Judges Time.” by Hedi Young. 2023. https://www.fchampalimaud.org/news/timekeeper-within-new-discovery-how-brain-judges-time “Using temperature to analyze the neural basis of a time-based decision.” by Tiago Monteiro, et al. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-023-01378-5 Heart in a Box “Multicenter Trial Finds Using Circulatory Death Donors is Safe and Effective for Heart Transplantation.” n.a. 2023. https://news.feinberg.northwestern.edu/2023/06/14/multicenter-trial-finds-using-circulatory-death-donors-is-safe-and-effective-for-heart-transplantation/ “Transplantation Outcomes with Donor Hearts after Circulatory Death.” by Jacob N. Schroder, M.D. 2023. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2212438 “Establishing the new standard of care for organ transplantation.” TransMedics Website. N.d. https://www.transmedics.com/ Flying Ticks “Ticks Fly Through the Air Via the Power of Static Electricity.” by Christie Wilcox. 2023. https://www.science.org/content/article/watch-ticks-fly-through-air-power-static-electricity “Static electricity passively attracts ticks onto hosts.” by Sam J. England, et al. 2023. https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(23)00772-8?_returnURL=https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0960982223007728?showall%3Dtrue “Tick-borne Diseases.” Washington State Department of Health. N.d. https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/illness-and-disease-z/tick-borne-diseases “Economic Burden of Reported Lyme Disease in High-Incidence Areas, United States, 2014-2016.” CDC. 2022. <a href="https://wwwnc

Wed, August 23, 2023

Partner Look-alikes, CRISPR Wood, Aggressive Self-Control

Today, you’ll learn about a new study that gives us a hint at who we might be attracted to, scientists growing new trees from the genes up, and how aggressive people might actually have more self-control than you’d think.  Find episode transcripts here:https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/partner-look-alikes-crispr-wood-aggressive-self-control Partner Look-alikes “UQ Research Could Explain Why Some People Look Similar to Their Partner.” N.A. 2023. https://www.uq.edu.au/news/article/2023/07/uq-research-could-explain-why-some-people-look-similar-their-partner “Speed Dating is Making a Comeback.” by Carly Mallenbaum. 2023. https://www.axios.com/2023/06/25/speed-dating-app-fatigue-social CRISPR Wood “Genetically Edited Wood Could Make Paper More Sustainable.” by Robert F. Service. 2023. https://www.science.org/content/article/genetically-edited-wood-could-make-paper-more-sustainable “History of Papermaking Around the World.” Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking. N.d. https://paper.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/2021-04/History%20of%20Papermaking%20Around%20the%20World.pdf “What Is CRISPR?” The Jackson Laboratory. 2023. https://www.jax.org/personalized-medicine/precision-medicine-and-you/what-is-crispr Aggressive Self-Control “Aggression As Successful Self-Control.” by David S. Chester. 2023. https://compass.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/spc3.12832 “Controlled cruelty: New study finds aggression can arise from successful self-control.” n.a. 2023. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/07/230713141930.htm# Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/cur

Fri, August 18, 2023

Mars Organics, Cognitive Flexibility, Copper Age Leadership

Today, you’ll learn about some tantalizing molecules found on Mars, a new study that shows how cognitive flexibility can help teachers keep their cool, and how a new scientific method revealed an unexpected truth about women in the Copper Age.   Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/mars-organics-cognitive-flexibility-copper-age-leadership Mars Organics  “Diverse Organic-Mineral Associations in Jezero Crater, Mars.” by Sunanda Sharma, et al. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06143-z “NASA’S Perseverance Rover Finds Preserved Organic Molecules on Mars.” by Isaac Schultz. 2023. https://gizmodo.com/nasa-perseverance-rover-preserved-organic-matter-mars-1850630956 “Fly over Perseverance rover’s Mars stomping grounds in new video.” by Robert Lea. 2023. https://www.space.com/jezero-crater-perseverance-rover-mars-express-video “Distinguish between organic and inorganic molecules?” by Nam D. 2018. https://socratic.org/questions/distinguish-between-organic-and-inorganic-molecules Cognitive Flexibility  “The Role of Cognitive Flexibility in Moderating the Effect of School-Related Stress Exposure.” by Orly Harel, et al. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-31743-0 “Study Finds That Cognitive Flexibility Helps Teachers Deal With Stress.” Staff Writer. 2023. https://www.mentaldaily.com/article/2023/07/study-finds-that-cognitive-flexibility-helps-teachers-deal-with-stress “Demystifying cognitive flexibility: Implications for clinical and developmental neuroscience.” by Dina R. Dajani & Lucina Q. Uddin. 2015. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5414037/ “7 Ways to Develop Cognitive Flexibility.” by Marianne Stenger. 2017. https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/7-ways-develop-cognitive-flexibility/ Copper Age Leadership   “New Scientific Method Reveals Female Leadership in Copper Age Iberia.” News Staff. 2023. https://www.sci.news/archaeolog

Thu, August 17, 2023

Pine Tree Painkiller, Cell Spitting Creature, Manifestation

Today, you’ll learn about painkillers made from pine trees, a creature that spits out its old cells, and how the power of positive thinking might not be all that powerful.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/pine-tree-painkiller-cell-spitting-creature-manifestation Pine Tree Painkiller   “Scientists Make Common Pain Killers From Pine Trees Instead of Crude Oil.” n.a. 2023. https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/scientists-make-common-pain-killers-from-pine-trees-instead-of-crude-oil/ “Turpentine.” n.a. 2013. https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/files/turpentfaq.pdf “Why Does a Pine Tree Produce Turpentine?” by Whit Gibbons. 2009. http://archive-srel.uga.edu/outreach/ecoviews/ecoview090222.htm Cell Spitting Creature  “Scientists Discover Clues to Aging and Healing from a Squishy Sea Creature.” by Ann Rogers, M.A. 2023. https://www.genome.gov/news/news-release/scientists-discover-clues-to-aging-and-healing-from-a-squishy-sea-creature “Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus.” Wikipedia. N.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydractinia_symbiolongicarpus “Ode To Joy | Muppet Music Video | The Muppets.” YouTube. 2009. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnT7pT6zCcA Manifestation  “‘The Secret’ to Success? The Psychology of Belief in Manifestation.” by Lucas J. Dixon, et al. 2023. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01461672231181162?s=03 “Is Manifestation Bad for Mental Health?” Newport Institute. 2023. https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/mental-health/manifesting-change/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with  Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/cu

Wed, August 16, 2023

Smart Drugs, Frozen Organ Transplant, Curly Hair Cool

Today, you’ll learn about a new study that shows drugs like Ritalin aren’t so smart after all, how frozen rat kidneys could lead to a medical revolution, and a new study that shows how people with curly hair are extra cool.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/smart-drugs-frozen-organ-transplant-curly-hair-cool Smart Drugs   “'Smart Drugs' Make You Worse at Solving Complex Problems, New Study Finds.” by Elizabeth Bowman, et al. 2023. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.add4165 “People who use ‘smart drugs’ worse at complex tasks, study finds.” by Melissa Davey. 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jun/15/people-who-use-smart-drugs-worse-at-complex-tasks-study-finds Frozen Organ Transplant  “Scientists Successfully Unfroze Rat Organs and Transplanted Them - a 'Historic' Step that Could Someday Transform Transplant Medicine.” by Marion Renault. 2023. https://www.statnews.com/2023/06/21/cryogenic-organ-preservation-transplants/ “Organ Donation Statistics.” HRSA. 2023. https://www.organdonor.gov/learn/organ-donation-statistics “Vitrification.” Wikipedia. N.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitrification Curly Hair Cool  “Life Before Air Conditioning: Curly Hair Kept Early Humans Cool.” by Francisco Tutella. 2023. https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/life-air-conditioning-curly-hair-kept-early-humans-cool/ “Human scalp hair as a thermoregulatory adaptation.” by Tina Lasisi, et al. 2023. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2301760120 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only availab

Fri, August 11, 2023

High Voice Gene, Egyptian Art X-Ray, Finding Fresh Water

Today, you’ll learn about a newly discovered genetic link between high voices and high blood pressure, a mysterious new discovery behind some ancient Egyptian art, and about freshwater lying underneath the ocean floor.   Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/high-voice-gene-egyptian-art-x-ray-finding-fresh-water High Voice Gene “Have a High-Pitched Voice? It Might Be In Your Genes.” https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01901-5 “Do you have high-pitched voice? Note, it's in your genes.” by IANS. 2023. https://www.onmanorama.com/lifestyle/health/2023/06/13/you-have-high-pitched-voice-it-is-in-genes.amp.html   Egyptian Art X-Ray “Paint Like an Egyptian: X-Rays Reveal Creative Process Behind Ancient Tomb Art.” by Tanvi Dutta Gupta. 2023. https://www.science.org/content/article/paint-egyptian-xray-egyptian-tomb-art “Hidden mysteries in ancient Egyptian paintings from the Theban Necropolis observed by in-situ XRF mapping.” by Philippe Martinez, et al. 2023. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0287647 Finding Fresh Water  “Found: Giant Freshwater Deposits Hiding Under the Sea.” https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/found-giant-freshwater-deposits-hiding-under-the-sea/ “5 Billion People Will Face Water Shortages by 2050, U.N. Says.” by Daniel Cusick. 2022. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/5-billion-people-will-face-water-shortages-by-2050-u-n-says/ “Earth’s Underground Water Quantified.” by Jonathan Amos. 2015. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-34837461 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/curi

Thu, August 10, 2023

Octopus Death Frenzy, Wildlife Tracking, Fungi to the Rescue

Today, you’ll learn about a new discovery that explains what causes octopuses to go into a death frenzy when they have kids, how air pollution sensors could help track invasive species, and how fungi could save entire ecosystems.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/octopus-death-frenzy-wildlife-tracking-fungi-to-the-rescue Octopus Torture  “Octopuses Torture and Eat Themselves After Mating, Science Finally Knows Why.” by Stephanie Pappas. 2022. https://www.livescience.com/why-octopus-moms-self-destruct “Octopus Moms Enter Death Spiral Before Eight-Armed Bundles Are Born.” by Jeanna Bryner. 2018. https://www.livescience.com/63911-octopus-moms-death-spiral.html Wildlife Tracking  “Accidental DNA collection by air sensors could revolutionize wildlife tracking.” by Natasha Gilbert. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01850-z “Air Pollution Monitors Have Been Accidentally Harvesting Wildlife DNA.” by Matthew Sparkes. 2023. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2375624-air-pollution-monitors-have-been-accidentally-harvesting-wildlife-dna/?_ptid=%7Bkpdx%7DAAAAwWljNkrzhAoKcmJhNGYxWmNwZRIQbGswNnQ1a2FlZzJ2ZXQyaBoMRVhXUVJKOURFTUVQIiUxODIzcTgwMDdnLTAwMDAzMmFicXM0N2pjMzlmb240a2prMDVnKhtzaG93VGVtcGxhdGU1TERCMVJFTVU0NEQxMzcwAToMT1RZNkM3MjZBN1EyQg1PVFZDVkEwU1BUSTROUhJ2LYUA8BhkM3hhOTQxZXBaDTk4LjE1LjE0MS4xNDZiA2RtY2iiw8GlBnAKeAQ Fungi to the Rescue “Invasive Palms and WWII Damaged an Island Paradise. Could Fungi Help to Restore It?” by Virginia Gewin. 2023. https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-023-01932-y/index.html “Rewilding the Planet.” by Aisling Irwin. 2023. https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-023-01370-w/index.html Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nate_f

Wed, August 09, 2023

Space Swells Brain Cavity, Cave Fossils, Keeping Cool

Today, you’ll learn about a potential obstacle to human flight to Mars, a discovery in a Laotian cave that is sending archaeologists back to the drawing board, and how new technology could keep us cool in a warming world without adding to the problem of climate change.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/space-swells-brain-cavity-cave-fossils-keeping-cool Space Swells Brain Cavity   “Brain Cavities That Swell in Space May Need At Least 3 Years to Recover.” by McKenzie Prillman. 2023. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/astronaut-brain-swell-space-recover Cave Fossils  “Laos Cave Fossils Prompt Rethink of Human Migration Map.” by Jude Coleman. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01903-3 “Fossil bones found in Laotian cave are oldest evidence for modern humans in mainland South-East Asia, say scientists.” by Anna Salleh. 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-06-14/oldest-evidence-for-modern-humans-in-mainland-south-east-asia/102471990 Keeping Cool  “New Technologies Could Keep People Cool in a Warming World.” by Kathiann Kowalski. 2023. https://www.snexplores.org/article/new-technologies-could-keep-people-cool-in-a-warming-world “How Air-Conditioning Creates a Climate Conundrum.” by Spoorthy Raman. 2022. https://www.audubon.org/magazine/summer-2022/how-air-conditioning-creates-climate-conundrum Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Fri, August 04, 2023

Vaccine Menstrual Length, Lonely in a Crowd, Aussie ‘Roos

Today, you’ll learn about a study linking the Covid vaccine to slightly longer menstrual cycles. How being social could actually hurt people who are lonely, and why you won’t find any kangaroos outside of Australia.   Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/vaccine-menstrual-length-lonely-in-a-crowd-aussie-roos Vaccine Menstrual Length “Study Confirms Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Temporary Increase in Menstrual Cycle Length.” n.a. 2022. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/study-confirms-link-between-covid-19-vaccination-temporary-increase-menstrual-cycle-length Lonely in a Crowd  “How To Deal With Loneliness: New Study Suggests That Social Contact May Not Be the Answer.” by Douglas Heingartner. 2023. https://www.psychnewsdaily.com/how-to-deal-with-loneliness-social-contact/ Aussie ‘Roos “Here's Why You Won't Find Kangaroos Outside of Australia.” by n.a. 2023. https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/heres-why-you-wont-find-kangaroos-outside-of-australia “Paleoenvironments Shaped the Exchange of Terrestrial Vertebrates Across Wallace’s Line.” by A. Skeels, et al. 2023. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adf7122 “Australian Slang.” n.a. N.d. https://www.australianexplorer.com/slang/places.htm Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Thu, August 03, 2023

Amino Acid Fountain of Youth, Plan Ahead, Keto for Cancer

Today, you’ll learn about a discovery that a common amino acid could slow the aging process, a new study that suggests we could get better at planning if we practiced, and research suggesting a ketogenic diet may help those with advanced cancer live longer.  Find episode transcripts here:https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/amino-acid-fountain-of-youth-plan-ahead-keto-for-cancer Amino Acid Fountain of Youth   “Scientists Discover That a Certain Nutrient Promotes Anti-Aging.” by Fundacao De Amparo. 2022. https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-that-a-certain-nutrient-promotes-anti-aging/ Plan Ahead  “Can We Learn to Think Further Ahead?” NYU. 2023. https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2023/may/can-we-learn-to-think-further-ahead-.html Keto for Cancer “Cancer Patients Who Adhered to a Ketogenic Diet for More Than 12 Months had Significantly Better Survival Rates.” by Ryuichiro Egashira. 2023. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/10/2334 “Advantages and Disadvantages of the Ketogenic Diet: A Review Article.” by Alexander Muacevic and John R Adler. 2020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7480775/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Wed, August 02, 2023

Cartilage Regeneration, Chatbot Virus, Hit Song Prediction

Today, you’ll learn how a stiff gel could one day repair your knee, the dangers of AI when it comes to creating the world’s next pandemic, and a brain-scanning AI song hit machine.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/cartilage-regeneration-chatbot-virus-hit-song-prediction Cartilage Regeneration  “Biodegradable Gel Shows Promise for Cartilage Regeneration.” n.a. 2023. https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/biodegradable-gel-shows-promise-for-cartilage-regeneration-375145 Chatbot Virus “Could Chatbots Help Devise the Next Pandemic Virus?” by Robert F. Service. 2023. https://www.science.org/content/article/could-chatbots-help-devise-next-pandemic-virus Hit Song Prediction “Brain Data Analysis Predicts Chart Hit Songs with Near-Perfect Accuracy.” by Ruairi J. Mackenzie. 2023. https://www.technologynetworks.com/informatics/news/brain-data-analysis-predicts-chart-hit-songs-with-near-perfect-accuracy-375013 “Machine Learning Helps Researchers Identify Hit Songs With 97% Accuracy.” by Deborah Pirchner. 2023. https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/06/20/machine-learning-identify-hit-songs/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Fri, July 28, 2023

Sharkphones, Cave Engravings, Diaper Houses

Today, you’ll learn about a new program that sort of gives sharks smartphones, the oldest known neanderthal engravings, and houses made of diapers.  Shark Week continues all week long on Discovery. For the latest, head to SharkWeek.com. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/sharkphones-cave-engravings-diaper-houses Shark Sensors  “‘Smartphones’ for Sharks: Scientists Upgrade Sensors to Keep Track of Cape Cod’s White Sharks.” by Mark Pratt. 2023. https://phys.org/news/2023-06-smartphones-sharks-scientists-sensors-track.html Cave Engravings   “Oldest Known Neanderthal Engravings Were Sealed in a Cave for 57,000 Years.” by Brian Handwerk. 2023. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/oldest-known-neanderthal-engravings-discovered-in-french-cave-180982408/ “Who were the Neanderthals?” by Lisa Hendry. N.d. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/who-were-the-neanderthals.html Diaper Houses “This House Was Built Partly From Recycled Diapers.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2023. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/house-built-recycled-diapers “Disposable Diapers Add Millions Of Tons Of Waste To Landfills Each Year, According To EPA Report.” By Baby Tooshy. 2016. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/disposable-diapers-add-millions-of-tons-of-waste-to-landfills-each-year-according-to-epa-report-300384344.html Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Thu, July 27, 2023

Shark Deterrents, Earth Axis Tilt, Hair Loss Reversal

Today, you’ll learn about the good, the bad, and the ugly of shark repellents, how human’s thirst for groundwater is literally changing the tilt of the Earth, and how hairy moles might offer a clue to fighting hair loss.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/shark-deterrents-earth-axis-tilt-hair-loss-reversal Shark Deterrents   “Shark Deterrents are Flooding the Market.” by Nick Kilvert. 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-06-24/when-it-comes-to-shark-deterrents-here-s-what-the-science-says/102399294 “Yearly Worldwide Shark Attack Summary.” Florida Museum. 2023. https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attacks/yearly-worldwide-summary/ Earth Axis Tilt    “Rampant Groundwater Pumping Has Changed the Tilt of Earth's Axis.” by Davide Castalecchi. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01993-z#Echobox=1687171115 “Humans Have Used Enough Groundwater to Shift Earth’s Tilt.” by Aara’L Yarber. 2023. https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2023/06/27/groundwater-use-planet-earth-tilt/ Hair Loss Reversal  “Common Form of Hair Loss Could Be Reversed by Targeting Aged Skin Pigment Cells.” by Ruairi J. Mackenzie. 2023. https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/common-form-of-hair-loss-could-be-reversed-by-targeting-aged-skin-pigment-cells-375161 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Wed, July 26, 2023

Shark-Eating Eels, Lonely Parrots, Whales Repair DNA

Today, you’ll learn about eels that burrow into the hearts of sharks and feast on their blood, parrots that love to gab on video calls, and the secret of the bowhead whale’s cancer fighting superpower.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/shark-eating-eels-lonely-parrots-whales-repair-dna Shark-Eating Eels “Eels Have Been Found Living and Feeding On Blood Inside the Heart of Sharks.” by Rachael Funnell. 2021. https://www.iflscience.com/eels-have-been-found-living-and-feeding-on-blood-inside-the-heart-of-sharks-58317 Lonely Parrots “Parrots Taught to Video Call Each Other Become Less Lonely, Finds Research.” by Hannah Devlin. 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/apr/21/parrots-taught-to-video-call-each-other-become-less-lonely-finds-research “Birds of a Feather Video-Flock Together: Design and Evaluation of an Agency-Based Parrot-to-Parrot Video-Calling System for Interspecies Ethical Enrichment.” by Rebecca Kleinberger. 2023. https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3544548.3581166 Whales Repair DNA “Bowhead Whales May Have a Cancer-Defying Superpower: DNA Repair.” by Meghan Rosen. 2023. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/bowhead-whales-cancer-dna-repair Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Fri, July 21, 2023

Catatonic Wake Up, Forever Chemicals, Crops With No Sun

Today, you’ll learn how a catatonic woman’s reawakening could shake up the entire field of psychiatry, plans to stop using forever chemicals, and how scientists plan on growing crops without sunshine.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/catatonic-wake-up-forever-chemicals-crops-with-no-sun Catatonic Wake Up  “A Catatonic Woman Awakened After 20 Years. Her Story May Change Psychiatry.” by Richard Sima. 2023. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/06/01/schizophrenia-autoimmune-lupus-psychiatry/?pwapi_token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzdWJpZCI6IjQyNTY5MzQiLCJyZWFzb24iOiJnaWZ0IiwibmJmIjoxNjg1NTkyMDAwLCJpc3MiOiJzdWJzY3JpcHRpb25zIiwiZXhwIjoxNjg2ODg3OTk5LCJpYXQiOjE2ODU1OTIwMDAsImp0aSI6ImYyMWIyZDEwLTk1ZjEtNDg0OC04MGExLWI3ZTRmNzhiMGYzNiIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS93ZWxsbmVzcy8yMDIzLzA2LzAxL3NjaGl6b3BocmVuaWEtYXV0b2ltbXVuZS1sdXB1cy1wc3ljaGlhdHJ5LyJ9.83LQPVKW0IfmqRqj5vgUhWwdqhDw8tuEXqqhJdq1eic “Lupus.” CDC. 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/lupus.htm Forever Chemicals  “You probably have “forever chemicals” in your body. Here’s what that means.” by Benji Jones https://www.vox.com/2022/8/25/23318667/pfas-forever-chemicals-safety-drinking-water “PFAS and Your Health” by ATSDR https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/pfas/index.html “Biden-Harris Administration Proposes First-Ever National Standard to Protect Communities from PFAS in Drinking Water” by EPA https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-proposes-first-ever-national-standard-protect-communities “Low-temperature mineralization of perfluorocarboxylic acids” by BRITTANY TRANG et al. <a href="https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abm8868?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D87405751245436731003476501941219687288%7CMCORGID%3D242B6472541199F70A4C98A6%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1660658873&_ga=2.228389917.183627334.1

Thu, July 20, 2023

Post-Paralysis Walking, Important Naps, History of Kissing

Today, you’ll learn about a high tech brain-spine interference that could revolutionize spinal injury treatments, why you might want to let your child nap as long as they want, and the ancient secrets of the smooch.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/post-paralysis-walking-important-naps-history-of-kissing Post-Paralysis Walking  “Walking Naturally After Spinal Cord Injury/Paralysis Using a Brain-Spine Interface.” by Henri Lorach, et al. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06094-5 “This Brain-Spine Interface Sidesteps Spinal Cord Injuries.” by Michael Nolan. 2023. https://spectrum.ieee.org/brain-spine-interface Important Naps    “Study Highlights the Importance of Napping For Memory Consolidation in Early Childhood.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023. https://www.psypost.org/2023/05/study-highlights-the-importance-of-napping-for-memory-consolidation-in-early-childhood-163785 History of Kissing  “The Ancient History of Kissing.” by Troels Pank Arbøll & Sophie Lund Rasmussen. 2023. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adf0512?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D71526409875569128722259358006205072405%7CMCORGID%3D242B6472541199F70A4C98A6%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1684744647& “The First Kiss in Recorded History Dates BAck Nearly 5,000 Years.” by Stephanie Pappas. 2023. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-first-kiss-in-recorded-history-dates-back-nearly-5-000-years/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Wed, July 19, 2023

Space Hibernation, New York is Sinking, Baby Talk

Today, you’ll learn about a way we might, one day, be able to sleep our way to the stars, why some of the world’s cities are sinking, and how babies’ brain structures could be influenced by how much we speak to them.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/space-hibernation-new-york-is-sinking-baby-talk Space Hibernation  “Hibernation-Like State Induced by Ultrasound Could Enable Long-Distance Spaceflights.” by Ruairi J. Mackenzie. 2023. https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/hibernation-like-state-induced-by-ultrasound-could-enable-long-distance-spaceflights-373862 “Alpha Centauri: Facts about the stars next door.” by Robert Lea. 2023. https://www.space.com/18090-alpha-centauri-nearest-star-system.html New York is Sinking “New York City Is Sinking. It's Far From Alone.” by Matt Simon. 2023. https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-city-is-sinking-its-far-from-alone/ “New York City Is Sinking Under Its Own Weight.” by Meghan Bartels. 2023. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-york-city-is-sinking-under-its-own-weight/ Baby Talk  “Talking to Babies May Help Shape Brain Structure, Research Finds.”  by Nicola Davis. 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/may/15/talking-to-babies-may-help-shape-brain-structure-research-finds Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Fri, July 14, 2023

Stem Cell Meat, Antarctica Cavern and Ants Playing Dead

Today you’ll learn about lab-grown meat, a world hundreds of feet below a West Antarctic glacier, and a new discovery about the mysterious behavior of ants.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/stem-cell-meat-antarctica-cavern-and-ants-playing-dead Stem Cell Meat   “Cultured Meat Produced Using Immortal Stem Cells.” by Molly Campbell. 2023. https://www.technologynetworks.com/genomics/news/cultured-meat-produced-using-immortal-stem-cells-373195 “Meat accounts for nearly 60% of all greenhouse gases from food production, study finds.” by Oliver Milman. 2021. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/sep/13/meat-greenhouses-gases-food-production-study “Lab-Grown Meat’s Carbon Footprint Potentially Worse Than Retail Beef.” by Amy Quinton. 2023. https://www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/lab-grown-meat-carbon-footprint-worse-beef#:~:text=Under%20that%20scenario%2C%20researchers%20found,conventional%20beef%20production%2C%20they%20calculate . “Yes, Lab-Grown Meat Is Vegan.” by Jude Whiley. 2023. https://www.wired.com/story/lab-grown-meat-vegan-ethics-environment/ Antarctica Cavern “A massive cavern beneath a West Antarctic glacier is teeming with life.” by Douglas Fox. 2023. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cavern-west-antarctic-glacier-life “Melting and Refreezing in an Ice Shelf Basal Channel at the Grounding Line of the Kamb Ice Stream, West Antarctica.” by A Whiteford, et al. 2022. https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2021JF006532 “The Six Moons Most Likely to Host Life in Our Solar System.” by Rebecca Boyle. 2023. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-six-moons-most-likely-to-host-life-in-our-solar-system/#:~:text=Life%20could%20flourish%20in%20half,dwarf%20planets%20Ceres%20and%20Pluto Ants Play Dead “Kangaroo Island ants 'play dead’ to avoid predators.” University of South Aust

Thu, July 13, 2023

Brain Activity Decoder, No Pain Molecules and Psych Tech

Today you’ll learn how AI might be able to read your mind, what we can learn from a woman who doesn’t feel any physical pain, and a new app that aims to change our approach to mental health treatment.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/brain-activity-decoder-no-pain-molecules-and-psych-tech Brain Activity Decoder “Brain Activity Decoder Can Reveal Stories in People’s Minds.” n.a. 2023. https://news.utexas.edu/2023/05/01/brain-activity-decoder-can-reveal-stories-in-peoples-minds/ “A.I. Is Getting Better at Mind-Reading.” by Oliver Whang. 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/science/ai-speech-language.html No Pain Molecules    “Study Reveals Unique Molecular Machinery of Woman Who Can't Feel Pain.” n.a. 2023. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/may/study-reveals-unique-molecular-machinery-woman-who-cant-feel-pain “Molecular basis of FAAH-OUT-associated human pain insensitivity.” by Hajar Mikaeili, et al. 2023. https://academic.oup.com/brain/advance-article/doi/10.1093/brain/awad098/7169317?login=false Psychiatry Tech “Tech Platform to Revolutionize Psychiatric Care Developed by CI MED Student and Harvard Team.” by Beth Hart. 2023 https://medicine.illinois.edu/news/tech-platform-to-revolutionize-psychiatric-care-developed-by-ci-med-student-and-harvard-team “The State Of Mental Health In America.” MHA. 2023. https://mhanational.org/issues/state-mental-health-america “‘Asynchronous Telemedicine’ a CI MED RISE Seminar featuring Aditya Vaidyam.” YouTube Video. 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuCa74jFNCI Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://disco

Wed, July 12, 2023

Hallucinations, Music, And Invasions

Today you’ll learn about the science behind near-death-experiences, why some music is made for summer, and how the lionfish is invading southern Brazil.    Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/hallucinations-music-and-invasions Death Hallucinations “Scientists Detect Brain Activity in Dying People Linked to Dreams, Hallucinations.” by Becky Ferreira. 2023. https://www.vice.com/en/article/dy3p3w/scientists-detect-brain-activity-in-dying-people-linked-to-dreams-hallucinations “Surge of neurophysiological coupling and connectivity of gamma oscillations in the dying human brain.” by Gang Xu, et al. 2023. https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.2216268120 “Taking Psychedelics Helps People Face Mortality Like a Near-Death Experience, Study Finds.” by Beccy Ferreira. 2022. https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxnxxw/taking-psychedelics-helps-people-face-mortality-like-a-near-death-experience-study-finds Music and Weather “Here comes the sun: New study shows how UK weather conditions influence music success in the markets.” n.a. 2023. https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2023-05-04-here-comes-sun-new-study-shows-how-uk-weather-conditions-influence-music-success “Here comes the sun: music features of popular songs reflect prevailing weather conditions.” by Manuel Anglada-Tort, et al. 2023. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.221443 Lionfish Invasion  “Brazil's Invasion of Voracious Lionfish Has Reached a Worrisome Phase.” by Herton Escobar. 2023. https://www.science.org/content/article/brazil-s-invasion-voracious-lionfish-has-reached-worrisome-phase Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discover

Fri, July 07, 2023

Medicine Patch, Fast Learner Myth, Mediterranean Mega Flood

Today you’ll learn about a new patch that uses ultrasonic waves to deliver medicine through the skin, research that debunks the myth of the ‘fast learner’, and evidence that a megaflood ended an environmental crisis in the Mediterranean more than five million years ago.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/medicine-patch-fast-learner-myth-mediterranean-mega-flood Medicine Patch    “Wearable Patch Can Painlessly Deliver Drugs Through the Skin.” by Anne Trafton. 2023. https://news.mit.edu/2023/wearable-patch-can-painlessly-deliver-drugs-through-skin-0419 “A Conformable Ultrasound Patch for Cavitation-Enhanced Transdermal Cosmeceutical Delivery.” by Chia-Chen Yu, et al. 2023. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202300066 “Applications of Synthetically Produced Materials in Clinical Medicine.” by Maleka P. Hashmi, et al. 2018. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/transdermal “Ultrasonics.” by Richard E. Berg. n.d. https://www.britannica.com/science/ultrasonics     Fast Learner Myth  “The Myth of the Fast Learner.” by Caroline Sheedy. 2023. https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2023/march/the-myth-of-the-fast-learner “An astonishing regularity in student learning rate.” by Kenneth R. Koedinger. 2023. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2221311120 Mediterranean Mega Flood  “First direct proof of mega-flood in Mediterranean Sea region.” n.a. 2023. https://www.uu.nl/en/news/first-direct-proof-of-mega-flood-in-mediterranean-sea-region “A terminal Messinian flooding of the Mediterranean evidenced by contouritic deposits on Sicily.” by Gijs van Dijk, et al. 2023. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/sed.13074 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to h<

Thu, July 06, 2023

Spider Silk, Family Meals, Pregnancy Ultrasounds

Today you’ll learn about how spider and silkworm silk is being used to repair injured nerves, about a simple trick backed by science to get your kids to eat their vegetables, and about a new study on third trimester ultrasounds and healthier babies.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/spider-silk-family-meals-pregnancy-ultrasounds Spider Silk   “Silk from spiders and silkworms found to be a promising material to repair injured nerves.” n.a. 2023. https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2023-04-03-silk-spiders-and-silkworms-found-be-promising-material-repair-injured-nerves-0 “Peripheral nerve injuries.” Mayo Clinic. 2022. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/peripheral-nerve-injuries/symptoms-causes/syc-20355631 Family Meals      “Effect of Longer Family Meals on Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Intake.” by Mattea Dallacker, PhD, et al. 2023. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2802987 Pregnancy Ultrasounds “Giving Pregnant Women Routine Third Trimester Ultrasound Scans Could Reduce Rates of Undetected Breech Pregnancy by 71%, Enabling Better Care Before and During Labor and Improved Outcomes for Newborns.” n.a. 2023. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/984712 “Impact of point-of-care ultrasound and routine third trimester ultrasound on undiagnosed breech presentation and perinatal outcomes: An observational multicentre cohort study.” by Samantha Knights, et al. 2023. https://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1004192 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Wed, July 05, 2023

Lightning Material, Typing Stress, Domesticated Elephants

Today you’ll learn about how a bolt of lightning created a brand new, never before seen material, how researchers can tell how stressed you are by listening to you type on your keyboard, and a new study that suggests elephants are more like humans than we ever thought.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/lightning-material-typing-stress-domesticated-elephants Lightning Material  “USF geoscientist discovers new phosphorus material after New Port Richey lightning strike.” by Cassidy Delamarter. 2023. https://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-geoscientist-discovers-new-phosphorus-material-after-new-port-richey-lightning-strike.aspx “Routes to reduction of phosphate by high-energy events.” by Luca Bindi, et al. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/s43247-023-00736-2 “Lightning.” National Geographic. N.d. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/lightning?loggedin=true&rnd=1681824031573 Typing Stress  “Detecting stress in the office from how people type and click.” by Christoph Elhardt. 2023. https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2023/04/detecting-stress-in-the-office-from-how-people-type-and-click.html “Workplace Stress.” OSHA. N.D. https://www.osha.gov/workplace-stress Domesticated Elephants  “Elephants may be domesticating themselves.” by Virginia Morell. 2023. https://www.science.org/content/article/elephants-may-be-domesticating-themselves “Elephants as an animal model for self-domestication.” by Limor Raviv, et al. 2023. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2208607120 “You Asked: How are pets different from wild animals?” by Katherine J. Wu. 2018. https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2018/asked-pets-different-wild-animals/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a h

Fri, June 30, 2023

Brain Language, Ancient Hallucinogens, Unreliable Memory

Today you’ll learn how the language we speak leaves a unique pattern in our brain’s wiring, about proof that people 3,000 years ago on an island in the Mediterranean were using hallucinogens, and how bad our memories actually are, and why.  Find episode transcripts here:https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/brain-language-ancient-hallucinogens-unreliable-memory Brain Language    “Your brain wires itself to match your native language.” by Elise Cutts. 2023. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/brain-wires-native-language-neurons “Native language differences in the structural connectome of the human brain.” By Xuehu Wei, et al. 2023. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811923001015 “Your brain wires itself to match your native language.” by Elise Cutts. 2023. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/brain-wires-native-language-neurons “Native language differences in the structural connectome of the human brain.” By Xuehu Wei, et al. 2023. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811923001015 Ancient Hallucinogens  “Hair analysis reveals Europe’s oldest physical evidence of drug use.” by Bruce Bower. 2023. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/hair-europe-oldest-evidence-drug-use “Bronze-age people took hallucinogenic drugs in Menorca, study reveals.” n.a. 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/apr/07/bronze-age-people-hallucinogenic-drugs-menorca-study “Direct evidence of the use of multiple drugs in Bronze Age Menorca (Western Mediterranean) from human hair analysis.” by E. Guerra-Doce, et al. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-31064-2 Unreliable Memory “Human memory may be unreliable after just a few seconds, scientists find.” by Nicola Davis. 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/apr/05/short-term-memory-illusions-study Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="h

Thu, June 29, 2023

Lying Signals, Hibernation Blood Clots, Moon Creation

Today you’ll learn how to detect lies, how bears can help scientists prevent blood clots, and how the moon might have been created in just a few hours.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/lying-signals-hibernation-blood-clots-moon-creation Lying Signals   “LieLab: the devil is in the details.” University of Amsterdam. 2023. https://www.uva.nl/en/content/news/press-releases/2023/03/lielab-the-devil-is-in-the-details.html?cb&cb&cb&cb&cb “Top 10 Signs That Someone Is Lying.” by Rachel Drummond. N.d. https://www.forensicscolleges.com/blog/resources/10-signs-someone-is-lying “The Use The Best Heuristic facilitates deception detection.jpg.” Graphic. 2023. https://figshare.com/articles/poster/The_Use_The_Best_Heuristic_facilitates_deception_detection_jpg/22128818 Hibernation Blood Clots     “Hibernating bears don’t get blood clots. Now scientists know why.” by Ole Frobert. 2023. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/hibernating-bears-blood-clots Moon Creation   “Collision May Have Formed the Moon in Mere Hours, Simulations Reveal.” by Frank Tavares. 2022. https://www.nasa.gov/feature/ames/lunar-origins-simulations “New Supercomputer Simulation Sheds Light on Moon’s Origin.” YouTube. 2023. https://youtu.be/kRlhlCWplqk Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Wed, June 28, 2023

Shark Repellant, Brain Internal Compass, Sleeping Seals

Today you’ll learn about a gizmo that can repel sharks and potentially bring them back from the brink of extinction, how our brains’ internal compasses work, and how scientists learn about the sleeping habits of seals.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/shark-repellant-brain-internal-compass-sleeping-seals Shark Repellant  “These devices use an electric field to scare sharks from fishing hooks.” by Darren Incorvaia. 2022. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/device-electric-field-scare-sharks-fishing-hooks Brain Internal Compass “How the brain's 'internal compass' works” by McGill https://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/channels/news/how-brains-internal-compass-works-347094 “Population dynamics of head-direction neurons during drift and reorientation” by Zaki Ajabi et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05813-2 Sleeping Seals   “Seals snooze during 20-minute ‘sleeping dives’ to avoid predators.” by Jocelyn Solis-Moreira. 2023. https://www.popsci.com/environment/seals-sleep-swimming/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Fri, June 23, 2023

Robotic Beehive, Oral Transmission, Cranberry Juice & UTIs

Today you’ll learn about a robot that can resurrect bees from near death, how oral transmission shapes the way music evolves, and the huge power of the tiny cranberry to stave off urinary tract infections.  Robotic Beehive   “Robotic Beehive Resuscitates Honeybee Colony from Fatal Winter Cold.” by Abigail Eisenstadt. 2023.  https://www.aaas.org/news/robotic-beehive-resuscitates-honeybee-colony-fatal-winter-cold “Are honeybees dying off? It depends on whom you ask.” by Stephanie Sigafoos & Molly Bilinski. 2021.  https://apnews.com/article/technology-business-science-bees-4539519fb935484e017861a0c0cec79a Oral Transmission “New Research Shows How Cultural Transmission Shapes the Evolution of Music.” n.a. 2023.  https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2023-03-22-new-research-shows-how-cultural-transmission-shapes-evolution-music “Large-scale iterated singing experiments reveal oral transmission mechanisms underlying music evolution.” by Manuel Anglada-Tort, et al. 2023.  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982223002439 Cranberry Juice & UTIs  “A myth no more: Cranberry products can prevent urinary tract infections for women.” n.a. 2023.  https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/a-myth-no-more-cranberry-products-can-prevent-urinary-tract-infections-for-women “Urinary tract infection (UTI).” Mayo Clinic. 2022.  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-tract-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20353447 “Understanding UTIs Across the Lifespan.” n.a. 2016.  https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra/magazine-archives/summer-2016/understanding-utis-across-the-lifespan

Thu, June 22, 2023

Noise Pollution, Quantum Light, Pets & Food Allergies

Today you’ll learn about how scientists finally learned how to manipulate quantum light, the effects of noise on your health, and how kids today are developing fewer food allergies.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/noise-pollution-quantum-light-pets-food-allergies Noise Pollution     “Lizards at US Army installation are stress eating during flyovers” by Mischa Dijkstra https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/03/29/frontiers-amphibian-reptile-science-colorado-checkered-whiptails-noise-pollution/ “Behavior, stress and metabolism of a parthenogenic lizard in response to flyover noise” by Megen E. Kepas et al. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/famrs.2023.1129253/full “The Effects of Noise on Health” by Stephanie Dutchen https://hms.harvard.edu/magazine/viral-world/effects-noise-health “SOUND LIMITERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW” by Graeme Nash https://www.daftonline.co.uk/sound-limiters-weddings-need-know#:~:text=Most%20live%20amplified%20rock%20%26%20pop,NOT%20a%20%E2%80%9Ctenth%E2%80%9D%20louder . “Noise Sources and Their Effects” by Purdue https://www.chem.purdue.edu/chemsafety/Training/PPETrain/dblevels.htm “Criteria for Designating Wildlife Species of Special Concern” by Boulder County https://assets.bouldercounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bccp-designating-wildlife-species-of-special-concern-20131112.pdf “ketones and diabetes” by Diabetes UK https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/ketones-and-diabetes#:~:text=Ketones%20are%20a%20type%20of,without%20it%20being%20a%20problem . “Noise pollution is hurting animals – and we don’t even know how much” by Fay E. Clark and Jacob Dunn https://theconversation.com/noise-pollution-is-hurting-animals-and-we-dont-even-know-how-much-186408

Wed, June 21, 2023

Robotic Beehive, Oral Transmission, Cranberry Juice & UTIs

Today you’ll learn about a robot that can resurrect bees from near death, how oral transmission shapes the way music evolves, and the huge power of the tiny cranberry to stave off urinary tract infections.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/robotic-beehive-oral-transmission-cranberry-juice-utis Robotic Beehive   “Robotic Beehive Resuscitates Honeybee Colony from Fatal Winter Cold.” by Abigail Eisenstadt. 2023. https://www.aaas.org/news/robotic-beehive-resuscitates-honeybee-colony-fatal-winter-cold “Are honeybees dying off? It depends on whom you ask.” by Stephanie Sigafoos & Molly Bilinski. 2021. https://apnews.com/article/technology-business-science-bees-4539519fb935484e017861a0c0cec79a Oral Transmission “New Research Shows How Cultural Transmission Shapes the Evolution of Music.” n.a. 2023. https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2023-03-22-new-research-shows-how-cultural-transmission-shapes-evolution-music “Large-scale iterated singing experiments reveal oral transmission mechanisms underlying music evolution.” by Manuel Anglada-Tort, et al. 2023. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982223002439 Cranberry Juice & UTIs  “A myth no more: Cranberry products can prevent urinary tract infections for women.” n.a. 2023. https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/a-myth-no-more-cranberry-products-can-prevent-urinary-tract-infections-for-women “Urinary tract infection (UTI).” Mayo Clinic. 2022. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/urinary-tract-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20353447 “Understanding UTIs Across the Lifespan.” n.a. 2016. https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra/magazine-archives/summer-2016/understanding-utis-across-the-lifespan Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="http

Fri, June 16, 2023

Real Life Flash, Stomach Cancer, Hole in Coffee Bag

Today you’ll learn about a marathoner that can give DC superhero The Flash a run for his money, how drinking alcohol can lead to stomach cancer, and that your coffee bean bag is actually telling you something.  Watch THE FLASH only in theaters. Get Tickets Now. Rated PG 13. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/real-life-flash-stomach-cancer-hole-in-coffee-bag Real Life Flash  “The incredible science behind Eliud Kipchoge’s 1:59 marathon.” by Herbert Neubauer. 2019. https://www.wired.co.uk/article/eliud-kipchoge-ineos-159-marathon Stomach Cancer  “East Asians more likely to develop stomach cancer because of lower alcohol tolerance, new study says” by Angela Yang https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/east-asians-likely-develop-stomach-cancer-lower-alcohol-tolerance-new-rcna75329 “Multiancestry genomic and transcriptomic analysis of gastric cancer” by Yasushi Totoki et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41588-023-01333-x “Key Statistics About Stomach Cancer” by American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/cancer/stomach-cancer/about/key-statistics.html “Problem drinking, wellbeing and mortality risk in Chinese men: findings from the China Kadoorie Biobank” by Pek Kei Im et al. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7156287/ “East Asians more likely to have stomach cancer due to lower alcohol tolerance, study finds” by Carl Samson https://finance.yahoo.com/news/east-asians-more-likely-stomach-205137231.html Hole in Coffee Bag   “Here’s What That Hole in Your Coffee Bag Is For” by Sarah Vincent https://www.rd.com/article/why-do-coffee-bags-have-holes/ “2022 Coffee Statistics: Consumption, Purchases, and Preferences” by Lark Allen https://www.driveresearch.com/market-research-company-blog/coffee-survey/ “The Valve on Your Coffee Bag Can Tell You How Fresh the Beans Are” by Andrea Beck https://www.bhg.com/news/coffee-bag-valv

Thu, June 15, 2023

Psychedelic Brain Health, Giant Dinosaur, Donkey Family Tree

Today you’ll learn about how psychedelics may be making their way to the States, the longest necked animal that we know of, and how donkeys have been helping humanity for longer than we previously knew.   Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/psychedelic-brain-health-giant-dinosaur-donkey-family-tree Psychedelic Brain Health    “Destigmatizing the Medical Use of Psychedelics” by Eugene Rubin https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/demystifying-psychiatry/202303/destigmatizing-the-medical-use-of-psychedelics “Brain Wellness “Spas”—Anticipating the Off-label Promotion of Psychedelics” by Anna Wexler (FULL TEXT NOT FREE TILL 08/01/2023) https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2793902 “Psychedelic ‘brain spas’ may flourish in Denver” by David Heitz https://original.newsbreak.com/@david-heitz-561257/2695481441719-psychedelic-brain-spas-may-flourish-in-denver “From Underground to Mainstream: Establishing a Medical Lexicon for Psychedelic Therapy” by Andrew Beswerchij and Dominic Sisti https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.870507/full “New bill seeks to decriminalize mushrooms, MDMA in Nevada to study health benefits” by Brett Forrest https://news3lv.com/news/local/new-bill-seeks-to-decriminalize-shrooms-and-mdma-in-nevada-to-study-health-benefits Giant Dinosaur  “‘Gargantuan’: China fossils reveal 70-tonne dinosaur had 15-metre neck” by Ian Sample https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/mar/15/gargantuan-china-fossils-reveal-70-tonne-dinosaur-had-15m-neck-jurassic-sauropod “Re-assessment of the Late Jurassic eusauropod Mamenchisaurus sinocanadorum Russell and Zheng, 1993, and the evolution of exceptionally long necks in mamenchisaurids” by Andrew J. Moore et al. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14772019.2023.2171818 “This Dinosaur Had a 50-Foot-Long Neck, Scientists Say” by Will Sullivan <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-dinosaur-had-a-50-foot-

Wed, June 14, 2023

Odor Receptors, Whale Vocal Fry, Body Donation

Today you’ll learn about what really happens when we get a whiff of something, about the mechanism that allows dolphins to communicate with vocal fry, and the dark and windy history of body donation. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/odor-receptors-whale-vocal-fry-body-donation Odor Receptors    “How do we smell? First 3D structure of human odour receptor offers clues.” by Miryam Naddaf. 2023 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00818-3 “First 3D model of human odor receptor tells us how we smell.” by Nergis Firtina. 2023. https://interestingengineering.com/science/first-3d-model-of-human-odor-receptor “Making Sense of Scents.” by Robin Marks. 2023. https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/03/424956/making-sense-scents   Whale Vocal Fry “Who’s Using Vocal Fry in the Ocean? Dolphins and Whaaaaaales.” by Sam Jones. 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/02/science/dolphins-whales-vocal-fry.html “They’re, Like, Way Ahead of the Linguistic Currrve.” by Douglas Quenqua. 2012. https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/science/young-women-often-trendsetters-in-vocal-patterns.html?_r=2&partner=rss&emc=rss&pagewanted=all Body Donation  “From grave robbing to giving your own body to science - a short history of where medical schools get cadavers.” by Susan Lawrence & Susan E. Lederer. 2023. https://theconversation.com/from-grave-robbing-to-giving-your-own-body-to-science-a-short-history-of-where-medical-schools-get-cadavers-199947 “The Body-Snatching Horror of John Scott Harrison.” by Livius Drusus. 2015. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/64221/body-snatching-horror-john-scott-harrison “In Need of Cadavers, 19th-Century Medical Students Raided Baltimore’s Graves.” by Antero Pietila. 2018. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/in-need-cadavers-19th-century-medical-students-raided-baltimores-graves-180970629/ </ul

Fri, June 09, 2023

Parkinson’s Chemical, Far Away Love, Secrets of Catnip

Today you’ll learn about new research that shows a link between a widely used chemical and Parkinson’s Disease, why where we live no longer determines who we love, and another reason cats rule.  Parkinson’s Chemical  “Common dry cleaning chemical linked to Parkinson’s.” by University of Rochester Medical Center. 2023.  https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-03-common-dry-chemical-linked-parkinson.html “Meet Amy Lindberg - ParkinsonTV Live: The Long Road To Hope.” YouTube Video. 2022.  https://www.pmdalliance.org/portfolio/meet-amy-lindberg-parkinsontv-live-the-long-road-to-hope/ “Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Your Health.” n.a. 2023.  https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/hazardous/topics/tce.html Far Away Love   “Why People Look Farther Away for Love.” by Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. 2023.  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/202303/why-people-look-farther-away-for-love Secrets of Catnip   “When Cats Chew Catnip, It Works as a Bug Spray.” by Sam Zlotnik. 2022.  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/when-cats-chew-catnip-they-make-it-a-better-bug-spray-180980261/ “Silver Vine for Cats: Benefits and Safety Information.” by Katie Woodley, DVM. 2022.  https://www.greatpetcare.com/wellness/silver-vine-for-cats/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Thu, June 08, 2023

Chronic Fatigue, Positive Thinking, Ancient Wine

Today you’ll learn about the relationship between the micro bacteria in our gut and chronic fatigue syndrome, the physical benefits of positive thinking, and how a new discovery reveals that wine has been around for way longer than we initially thought.   Chronic Fatigue   “Studies find that microbiome changes may be a signature for ME/CFS” by NIH Press Release https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/studies-find-microbiome-changes-may-be-signature-mecfs “Microbiome Disturbances Reported as Signature of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis’ by Columbia University https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/microbiome-disturbances-reported-signature-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-myalgic-encephalomyelitis Positive Thinking  “If you are happy and you know it… you may live longer” By David R. Topor https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/if-you-are-happy-and-you-know-it-you-may-live-longer-2019101618020#:~:text=Plenty%20of%20research%20suggests%20optimistic,death%20from%20cancer%20and%20infection . “Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review” by Julianne Holt-Lunstad https://www.researchgate.net/publication/45407031_Social_Relationships_and_Mortality_Risk_A_Meta-analytic_Review “Optimism is associated with exceptional longevity in 2 epidemiologic cohorts of men and women” by Lewina O Lee et al. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31451635/ “Optimists live longer, study finds. Here's how to boost positive thinking” by A. Pawlowski https://www.today.com/health/how-live-longer-study-links-optimism-longevity-t161337 “Positive attitudes and negative expectations in lonely individuals” by Gabriele Bellucci https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-75712-3 “Julianne Holt-Lunstad probes loneliness, social connections” By Selby Frame https://www.apa.org/members/content/holt-lunstad-loneliness-social-connections

Wed, June 07, 2023

Plastic Waste Fuel, Colds Got Worse?, Trees and Mushrooms

Today you’ll learn about a new process that could turn plastic waste and CO2 into lipstick, how cold and flu season isn’t different, you are, and a way to turn the forest into farmland without cutting down trees.  Plastic Waste Fuel   “Could waste plastic become a useful fuel source?” by Katherine Latham. 2023.  https://www.bbc.com/news/business-64703976 “Our planet is choking on plastic.” n.a. N.d. https://www.unep.org/interactives/beat-plastic-pollution/ Colds Got Worse?  “Colds Haven’t Changed. So Why Do They Suddenly Feel So Bad?” by Katherine J. Wu. 2023.  https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2023/02/common-cold-virus-symptoms-immunity/673193/ “The National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System.” CDC. 2023.  https://www.cdc.gov/surveillance/nrevss/index.html “BIOFORE Syndromic Trends.” n.a. 2023.  https://syndromictrends.com/ Trees and Mushrooms   “Growing mushrooms alongside trees could feed millions and mitigate effects of climate change, research finds.” n.a. 2023.  https://www.stir.ac.uk/news/2023/march-2023-news/growing-mushrooms-alongside-trees-could-feed-millions-and-mitigate-effects-of-climate-change-research-finds/ “Edible fungi crops through mycoforestry, potential for carbon negative food production and mitigation of food and forestry conflicts.” by Paul W. Thomas & Alistair S. Jump. 2023.  https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.2220079120 “Edible mycorrhizal fungi of the world: What is their role in forest sustainability, food security, biocultural conservation and climate change?” by Jesus Perez-Moreno, et al. 2021.  https://nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ppp3.10199#:~:text=Edible%20mycorrhizal%20fungi%3A%20This%20name,different%20cultures%20around%20the%20world . Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twitter.com/smas

Fri, June 02, 2023

Chernobyl Dogs, Venus Volcanoes, Cold Mushrooms

Today you’ll learn about how dogs in Ukraine have survived nuclear fallout, how Venutian volcanoes can teach us about the planet’s climate, and how mushrooms maintain a colder temperature than their surroundings.  Find episode transcripts here:https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/chernobyl-dogs-venus-volcanoes-cold-mushrooms Chernobyl Dogs   “Why Scientists Are Studying the Stray Dogs Living at Chernobyl” by Will Sullivan https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-study-the-genetics-of-dogs-living-near-chernobyl-disaster-site-180981748/ “There’s Something Odd About the Dogs Living at Chernobyl” by Katherine J. Wu https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/03/chernobyl-dog-radiation-exposure-genome-research/673273/ “The dogs of Chernobyl: Demographic insights into populations inhabiting the nuclear exclusion zone” by GABRIELLA J. SPATOLA et al. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ade2537 “Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks on survival?” By LAURA UNGAR https://apnews.com/article/dogs-chernobyl-nuclear-accident-genetics-f36bfae17b541bd6c3fba2b4abc0b0c6 Venus Volcanoes  “Volcanic activity on Venus spotted in radar images, scientists say” by Ari Daniel https://www.npr.org/2023/03/17/1164053464/volcanic-activity-on-venus-spotted-in-radar-images-scientists-say “Magellan spacecraft images reveal volcanic activity on Venus” By Ashley Strickland https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/15/world/venus-volcanic-activity-scn/index.html “How are volcanoes and earthquakes interrelated?” by Australian Museum https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/how-are-volcanoes-and-earthquakes-interrelated/ “Plate Tectonics” by National Geographic https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/plate-tectonics/ “Earthquakes” by American Museum of Natural History <a href="https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/earth/power-of-plate-tectonics/e

Thu, June 01, 2023

Greenwashing, F1 Sustainability, Unhealthy Loneliness

Today you’ll learn about greenwashing, how Formula 1 is amping up their sustainability efforts, and how loneliness is scientifically proven to be bad for your health.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/greenwashing-f1-sustainability-unhealthy-loneliness Greenwashing   “The World Is Finally Cracking Down on ‘Greenwashing’” by Emma Marris https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/03/greenwashing-refuses-to-die/673241/ “An overview of the contribution of the textiles sector to climate change” by Walter Leal Filho et al. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fenvs.2022.973102/full “Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor 2023” by Thomas Day et al. https://carbonmarketwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CorporateClimateResponsibilityMonitor2023.pdf “ARE COMPANIES DEVELOPING CREDIBLE CLIMATE TRANSITION PLANS?” by CDP https://cdn.cdp.net/cdp-production/cms/reports/documents/000/006/785/original/Climate_transition_plan_report_2022_%2810%29.pdf?1676456406#:~:text=In%202022%2C%2018%2C600%2B%20organizations%20disclosed,C%2Daligned%20climate%20transition%20plan . “Climate change: How to be more eco-friendly in everyday life” by Imran Rahman-Jones https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-47990742 “What Is Greenwashing? How It Works, Examples, and Statistics” By ADAM HAYES https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/greenwashing.asp “CARBON CLEAN 200™: INVESTING IN A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE” by As You Sow https://www.asyousow.org/report-page/2023-clean200-investing-in-a-clean-energy-future F1 Sustainability   “How the Formula races plan to power their cars with more sustainable fuel” by Jack Izzo https://www.popsci.com/technology/formula-one-series-fuel-changes/ “Formula 1 announces plan to be Net Zero Carbon by 2030” by Formula 1 <a href="https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.formula-1-announces-plan-to-be-net-zer

Wed, May 31, 2023

Social Media Saves, Sickle Cell Cure, Breadcrumbs On Mars

Today you’ll learn about why social media could help us solve the global climate crisis, a possible cure for sickle cell disease that uses gene therapy, and a Hansel and Gretel-style system that could find places on other planets where humans could take shelter.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/social-media-saves-sickle-cell-cure-breadcrumbs-on-mars Social Media  Saves  “New study shows social media content opens new frontiers for sustainability science researchers.” by Denise Spranger. 2023. https://news.umich.edu/new-study-shows-social-media-content-opens-new-frontiers-for-sustainability-science-researchers/ “Social media data for environmental sustainability: A critical review of opportunities, threats, and ethical use.” by Andrew Ghermandi, et al. 2023. https://www.cell.com/one-earth/fulltext/S2590-3322(23)00088-X Sickle Cell Cure “A Gene Therapy Cure for Sickle Cell Is on the Horizon.” by Emily Mullin. 2023. https://www.wired.com/story/a-gene-therapy-cure-for-sickle-cell-is-on-the-horizon/ “Vertex and CRISPR Therapeutics Present New Data on More Patients With Longer Follow-Up Treated With exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel) at the 2022 European Hematology Association (EHA) Congress.” Press Release. 2022. http://ir.crisprtx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/vertex-and-crispr-therapeutics-present-new-data-more-patients “Biological and Clinical Efficacy of LentiGlobin for Sickle Cell Disease.” by Julie Kanter, M.D., et al. 2022. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2117175 Breadcrumbs on Mars  “A trick inspired by Hansel and Gretel could help rovers explore other worlds.” By Allison Gasparini. 2023. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2117175 “A Hansel & Gretel Breadcrumb-Style Dynamically Deployed Communication Network Paradigm using Mesh Topology for Planetary Subsurface Exploration.” by Wolfgang Fink, et al. 2023. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0273117723001187?via%3Dihub Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href=

Fri, May 26, 2023

Hope for Mass Extinction, Mild Fever, Wax Worm Saliva

Today you’ll learn about how climate change research benefits from studying populations instead of species, how sometimes it’s better not to take any medication for your fever, and how worm saliva might solve the world’s plastic problem. Watch the premiere of The Lazarus Project on Sunday, June 4, at 9:00pm on TNT! Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/hope-for-mass-extinction-mild-fever-wax-worm-saliva Hope for Mass Extinction   “Study: To save nature, focus on populations, not species” by University of Massachusetts Amherst https://phys.org/news/2022-12-nature-focus-populations-species.html “Greater evolutionary divergence of thermal limits within marine than terrestrial species” by Matthew Sasaki et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-022-01534-y Mild Fever   “Mild fever helps clear infections faster, new study suggests.” by Bev Betkowski. 2023. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-03-mild-fever-infections-faster.html “Fever integrates antimicrobial defences, inflammation control, and tissue repair in a cold-blooded vertebrate.” by Farah Haddad, et al. 2023. https://elifesciences.org/articles/83644 Wax Worm Saliva  “Was Worm Saliva Is the Unlikely Hero of Fighting Plastic Waste.” by Jacquelyne Germain. 2022. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/wax-worm-saliva-is-the-unlikely-hero-of-fighting-plastic-waste-180980908/ “Lowly was worm’s saliva may boost fight against plastic pollution.” by Will Dunham. 2022. https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/lowly-wax-worms-saliva-may-boost-fight-against-plastic-pollution-2022-10-04/ “Microplastics Detected in Human Blood in New Study.” by Margaret Osborne. 2022. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/microplastics-detected-in-human-blood-180979826/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate

Thu, May 25, 2023

Sleep and Vaccines, Moth-Eating Bears, Feeling the Metaverse

Today you’ll learn about how getting a good night’s sleep is especially important for men when it comes to vaccine efficacy, how grizzly bears have taken to eating a specific kind of moth, and how technology is working to make physical touch a part of the AI experience.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/sleep-and-vaccines-moth-eating-bears-feeling-the-metaverse Sleep and Vaccines  “To ensure vaccines work properly, men should get a good night’s sleep” by The Economist https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2023/03/15/to-ensure-vaccines-work-properly-men-should-get-a-good-nights-sleep “A meta-analysis of the associations between insufficient sleep duration and antibody response to Vaccination” by Karine Spiegel et al. https://www.cell.com/current-biology/pdf/S0960-9822(23)00156-2.pdf “Next-generation vaccines could make a difference in 2023” by Slavea Chankova https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2022/11/18/next-generation-vaccines-could-make-a-difference-in-2023 “What Are Sleep Deprivation and Deficiency?” by NIH https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/sleep-deprivation#:~:text=Sleep%20deficiency%20is%20linked%20to,adults%2C%20teens%2C%20and%20children . “Study finds that sleep disorders affect men and women differently” by AASM https://aasm.org/study-finds-that-sleep-disorders-affect-men-and-women-differently/#:~:text=Results%20show%20that%20women%20are,due%20to%20sleepiness%20or%20tiredness . Moth-Eating Bears  “The odd phenomenon of moth-eating bears—and the dangers they face” by Douglas Main https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/grizzly-bears-climb-mountains-for-this-odd-food-millions-of-moths “Relationships between Army Cutworm Moths and Grizzly Bear Conservation” by Hilary L. Robison https://scholarworks.unr.edu/bitstream/handle/11714/4220/Robison_unr_0139D_10331.pdf <li

Wed, May 24, 2023

Chocolate Mouthfeel, Teaching Moms, Daylight Saving

Today you’ll learn about the history of the ever controversial daylight saving time, how a mother’s level of education impacts children, and how researchers built a 3D tongue to study how chocolate melts. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/chocolate-mouthfeel-teaching-moms-daylight-saving Chocolate Mouthfeel  “Why chocolate feels so good - it is all down to lubrication.” University of Leeds. 2023. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/01/230113112804.htm “A Summary of Current Research on US Chocolate Consumption & Innovation.” by Shoshi Parks. 2022. https://www.thechocolateprofessor.com/blog/chocolate-consumption-united-states Teaching Moms “How moms are taking the lead in shaping children's education.” Lancaster University. 2023. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/03/230308112110.htm “Gender, education expansion and intergenerational educational mobility around the world.” by Yang Hu & Yue Qian. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-023-01545-5.epdf?sharing_token=OjP8krTjStklYFZZ_dKkwNRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0OPIKdDe-cMGuXUnESmAhA-HjxanIimcRwDbKcjOZyo0jD-beC6-kKzHSwx5sFfCPUXp6BzSK155NyEmAnp0uehaPT_YpYZngBBRbZtSaWJPMb3UGHSrlxao2Qd9o-Rn9M%3D “Mother’s Education and Children’s Outcomes: How Dual-Generation Programs Offer Increased Opportunities for America’s Families.” by Donald J. Hernandez & Jeffrey S. Napierala. 2014. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED558149.pdf Daylight Saving  “Why daylight saving time exists - at least for now.” by Maya Wei-Haas & Amy McKeever. 2023. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/daylight-saving-time “Measurable health effects associated with the daylight saving time shift.” by Hanxin Zhang, et al. 2020. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7302868/ “Daylight Saving Time.” Website. N.d. https://www.webexhibits.org/daylightsaving/c.html Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smart

Fri, May 19, 2023

Immortality Tech, Please Is Not Polite, Snap Fit Physics

Today you’ll learn about new treatments the wealthy are using to try and stay young forever, the cultural and social evolution of the word please, and how the snap fit mechanism used in things like lego bricks is being updated for even bigger projects.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/immortality-tech-please-is-not-polite-snap-fit-physics Immortality Tech  “People are desperately trying to live forever. Here are the biggest anti-aging trends sweeping the nation.” by Lakshmi Varanasi https://finance.yahoo.com/news/people-desperately-trying-live-forever-090000189.html “Taking the Plunge: Is Cold Exposure Worthwhile?” by Lisa Fields https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/cold-exposure-therapy.html “How can fasting help fight aging?” by Linnea Zielinski https://ro.co/health-guide/fasting-and-aging/?irclickid=SG20AsU8gxyNTy0TnAXIvwzyUkAW13QJMWdhz80&irgwc=1&utm_source=impact&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=10078&utm_content=1262348&utm_term=businessinsider.com&ro_con=1&ro_ch=pubs&ro_p=impact&ro_n=Skimbit%20Ltd.&ro_c=10078&ro_g=Online%20Tracking%20Link&ro_t=1262348&survey_code=Skimbit%20Ltd . “Telomeres, DNA Damage and Ageing: Potential Leads from Ayurvedic Rasayana (Anti-Ageing) Drugs” by Rohit Sharma and Natália Martins https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7465058/ “Red Light Therapy” by Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22114-red-light-therapy Please Is Not Polite  “How Please Stopped Being Polite” By Walker Mimms https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2023/03/polite-words-is-please-rude/673397/ “Oh Please Stop Saying Please” by Choire Sicha https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/20/business/ghosting-your-job.html “7 words you probably didn't know were acronyms” by BBC https://

Thu, May 18, 2023

Time Relationship, Aerosol Injections, Psych Participants

Today you’ll learn about how the pandemic has shifted our relationship with time, what a stratospheric aerosol injection entails, and the effects of a certain group of people who are more likely than others to volunteer for psychological research. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/time-relationship-aerosol-injections-psych-participants Time Relationship “Our Relationship With Time Is Changing—Maybe for the Better” by Lily Rothman https://time.com/6260618/pandemic-relationship-with-time/ “The Blursday database as a resource to study subjective temporalities during COVID-19” by Maximilien Chaumon et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-022-01419-2?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_campaign=CONR_PF018_ECOM_GL_PHSS_ALWYS_DEEPLINK&utm_content=textlink&utm_term=PID100085446&CJEVENT=d24254efc80e11ed834602590a1cb82a “15+ AVERAGE COMMUTE TIME STATISTICS [2023]: HOW LONG IS THE AVERAGE AMERICAN COMMUTE?” By Jack Flynn https://www.zippia.com/advice/average-commute-time-statistics/#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20commute%20time%20to%20and%20from%20work%20is,commute%20both%20ways%20each%20day . “HOW IS TIME MEASURED IN AMAZONIAN INDIGENOUS SOCIETIES?” by Gaia Amazonas https://www.gaiaamazonas.org/en/noticias/2020-08-21_how-is-time-measured-in-amazonian-indigenous-societies/ Aerosol Injections  “A Controversial Technology Is Creating an Unprecedented Rift Among Climate Scientists” by Alejando de la Garza https://time.com/6264143/geoengineering-climate-scientists-divided/ “One Atmosphere: An Independent Expert Review on Solar Radiation Modification Research and Deployment” by United Nations Environment Programme https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/41903 “Give research into solar geoengineering a chance” by Nature Editorial <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01243-0?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_campaign=CONR_PF018_ECOM_GL_PHSS_ALWYS_DEEPLINK&utm_content=textlink&ut

Wed, May 17, 2023

Double Lung Transplant, Blue Whale Behavior, Lie Detector

Today you’ll learn about how doctors are successfully using double lung transplants for cancer patients, how blue whale behavior changes with environmental conditions, and how the history of the polygraph machine may have been based on a lie.  Find episode transcripts here:  https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/double-lung-transplant-blue-whale-behavior-lie-detector Double Lung Transplant   “New double lung transplant technique is successful in two late-stage cancer patients.” by Kaitlin Sullivan and Kate Snow. 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/new-double-lung-transplant-technique-successful-two-late-stage-cancer-rcna74886 “250 days and counting: Waiting on new lungs after Covid.” by Erika Edwards. 2022. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/covid-lungs-patients-wait-new-lungs-covid-rcna22049 “New guidelines would nearly double lung cancer screenings, benefit more women and Black people.” by Kelsie Sandoval. 2020. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/new-guidelines-would-nearly-double-lung-cancer-screenings-benefit-more-n1233069 Cancer death rates are falling. Advances in lung cancer treatment are playing a major role.” by Erika Edwards. 2020. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/cancer-death-rates-are-falling-advances-lung-cancer-treatment-are-n1111706 Blue Whale Behavior  “Blue whale foraging and reproduction are related to environmental conditions, study shows” by OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/981187 “Environmental conditions and marine heatwaves influence blue whale foraging and reproductive effort” by Dawn R. Barlow et al. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ece3.9770 “Context-dependent variability in blue whale acoustic behaviour” by Leah A. Lewis et al. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6124089/ “Blue Whale” by Discovery of Sound in the Sea and University of Rhode Island <a href="https://dosits.org/galleries/audio-gallery/marine-mammals/baleen-whales/blue-whale/#:~:text=D%20calls%20are%20produced%20by,not%20have%20obvious%20geographic%20variation"

Fri, May 12, 2023

Social Rewards, Broken Heart Syndrome, 5 Min Walks

Today you’ll learn about how being close to the ones you love makes your physical health better, how broken heart syndrome is actually real, and how walking for as little as five minutes every half hour can reverse a lot of damage caused by sitting.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/social-rewards-broken-heart-syndrome-5-min-walks Social Rewards  “Social Relationships Affect How Your Body Responds to Stress” by Jenalee Doom https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/origins-of-health/202303/social-relationships-affect-how-your-body-responds-to-stress “The Rewarding Nature of Social Interactions” by Sören Krach et al. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2889690/ “Social Relationships and Ambulatory Blood Pressure: Structural and Qualitative Predictors of Cardiovascular Function During Everyday Social Interactions” by Julianne Holt-Lunstad et al. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/10597064_Social_Relationships_and_Ambulatory_Blood_Pressure_Structural_and_Qualitative_Predictors_of_Cardiovascular_Function_During_Everyday_Social_Interactions Broken Heart Syndrome “Why the heart breaks; Medical Associates expert explains broken heart syndrome” by Pamela Glennon https://www.mercyone.org/dubuque/about-us/news-releases/why-the-heart-breaks;-medical-associates-expert-explains-broken-heart-syndrome “Healthy Maryland woman who essentially died of broken heart syndrome brought back to life” By Mindy Basara https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-broken-heart-syndrome-near-death-experience-symptoms-attack/12930136/ “A broken heart is a real, potentially fatal condition, explains cardiologist” by KGAN https://cbs2iowa.com/sponsored/circle-of-care/a-broken-heart-is-a-real-potentially-fatal-condition-explains-cardiologist 5 Min Walks  “Short walking breaks can offset the harms of sitting too much, research shows.” by Jarred Hill & Dana Carullo. 2023. <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/

Thu, May 11, 2023

Notre-Dame Fire, Hypoxia, Gravity and IBS

Today you’ll learn about how new discoveries are being made from the fire that nearly destroyed Notre-Dame, how there’s more hypoxia in our rivers than previously thought, and a new theory as to how gravity might be a cause of IBS.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/notre-dame-fire-hypoxia-gravity-and-ibs Notre-Dame Fire  “The 2019 Notre-Dame Fire Revealed Iron Staples Holding the Cathedral Together.” by Sarah Kuta. 2023. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/notre-dame-is-held-together-with-large-iron-staples-180981824/ “Unraveling the Secrets of the Sarcophagi Found Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral.” by Sarah Kuta. 2022. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/unraveling-the-secrets-of-the-sarcophagi-found-underneath-notre-dame-180981305/ “Five Things We’ve Learned in the Aftermath of the Notre-Dame Fire.” by Meilan Solly. 2019. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/five-things-weve-learned-aftermath-notre-dame-fire-180971998/ Hypoxia “Global study of hypoxia in rivers shows it is more prevalent than previously thought.” n.a. 2023. https://beta.nsf.gov/news/global-study-hypoxia-rivers-shows-it-more “Hypoxia.” NOAA. n.d. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/hazards/hypoxia/#:~:text=In%20ocean%20and%20freshwater%20environments,to%20the%20bottom%2C%20and%20decompose . Gravity and IBS “The Rogue Theory That Gravity Causes IBS.” by Jessica Wapner. 2023. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2023/03/gravity-cause-disease-irritable-bowel-syndrome-theory/673407/ “Dry Immersion as a Ground-Based Model of Microgravity Physiological Effects.” by Elena Tomilovskaya, et al. 2019. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6446883/pdf/fphys-10-00284.pdf “Gravity and the Gut: A Hypothesis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.” by Brennan Spiegel. 2022. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9722391/

Wed, May 10, 2023

SpaceX Crew Returns, Robots With Brains, Cancer Treatment

Today you’ll learn about the SpaceX Dragon Capsule, which recently landed back on Earth after visiting the ISS, how scientists are trying to build robots with a brain, and how a potential new treatment for cancer is seeing success in Israel.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/spacex-crew-returns-robots-with-brains-cancer-treatment SpaceX Crew Returns  SpaceX's Crew-5 mission returns to earth after five months in space https://finance.yahoo.com/news/spacexs-crew-5-mission-safely-returns-to-earth-after-five-months-in-space-184759470.html “CST-100 Starliner.” n.a. N.d. https://www.boeing.com/space/starliner/ “Starship.” SpaceX Website. https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/starship/ “SpaceX Dragon capsule splashes down with Crew-5 astronauts after 157 days in space.” by Josh Dinner. 2023. https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-5-astronauts-splashdown-success “Crew Dragon Endurance returns to Earth on Crew-5 mission.” by Justin Davenport. 2023. https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/03/crew-5-return/ Robots With Brains  “Flinders University scientist use biology from insects to build robots with a brain.” by Nathan Jeffay. 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-13/flinders-university-scientists-use-insect-biology-to-build-robot/102080380 “Boston Dynamics says AI advances for Spot the robo-dog are coming.” by Sharon Goldman. 2022. https://venturebeat.com/ai/boston-dynamics-says-ai-advances-for-spot-the-robo-dog-are-coming/ Cancer Treatment  “Israeli scientists say substance prevents cancer's spread in mice with 90% success.” by Nathan Jeffay. 2023. https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-scientists-say-substance-prevents-cancers-spread-in-mice-with-90-success/ “A novel Pyk2-derived peptide inhibits invadopodia-mediated breast cancer metastasis.” by Shams Twafra, et al. 2022. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41388-022-02481-w “Meta

Fri, May 05, 2023

Zoom Doom, Denali Fault, Modern Moon Suit

Today you’ll learn about how video calls can add to social anxiety, how new technology is able to discover the secrets of the Denali Fault, and what goes into designing a new spacesuit for astronauts!  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/zoom-doom-denali-fault-modern-moon-suit Zoom Doom “Alcohol and Zoom: A Recipe for Depression?” by Renee Engeln PhD. 2023. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/beauty-sick/202303/alcohol-and-zoom-a-recipe-for-depression “Where to Look? Alcohol, Affect, and Gaze Behavior During a Virtual Social Interaction.” by Talia Ariss, et al. 2022. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/21677026221096449 “Self-focused attention and negative affect: a meta-analysis.” by Nilly Mor & Jennifer Winquist. 2002. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12081086/ Denali Fault “Researchers uncover secrets of how Alaska’s Denali Fault formed.” N.A. 2023. https://beta.nsf.gov/news/researchers-uncover-secrets-how-alaskas-denali “Collaborative Research: Understanding lithospheric structure and deformation in Alaska via integration of seismic imaging and geodynamic modeling.” By Karen M. Fischer, et al. 2022. https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1829401&HistoricalAwards=false “Denali’s Fault.” N.A. 2003. https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/denali Modern Moon Suit “NASA unveils new spacesuit specially tailored for lunar wear.” By Steve Gorman. 2023. https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/nasa-unveils-new-spacesuit-specially-tailored-lunar-wear-2023-03-15/ “Why did we stop going to the Moon?” n.a. N.d. https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/why-did-we-stop-going-moon Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive sc

Thu, May 04, 2023

Ice Age Survivors, Micro Knots, Octopus Farm

Today you’ll learn about what long lost genomes from the last ice age teach us about ancient hunter-gatherers, how a covid-era obsession helped make a resilient new material, and a proposal to create something very controversial: the world’s first octopus farm.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/ice-age-survivors-micro-knots-octopus-farm Ice Age Survivors  “Ice age survivors” by Max-Planck-Gesellschaft https://www.mpg.de/19941740/0223-evan-ice-age-survivors-150495-x “Large-scale genomic analysis documents migrations of Ice Age hunter-gatherers” by UNM Newsroom https://news.unm.edu/news/large-scale-genomic-analysis-documents-migrations-of-ice-age-hunter-gatherers Micro Knots “Knots smaller than human hair make materials unusually tough” by Robert Perkins https://phys.org/news/2023-03-smaller-human-hair-materials-unusually.html “Knots are not for naught: Design, properties, and topology of hierarchical intertwined microarchitected materials” by WIDIANTO P. MOESTOPO et al. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ade6725 Octopus Farm  “World's first octopus farm proposals alarm scientists” by Claire Marshall https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-64814781 “The world's first octopus farm - should it go ahead?” by Claire Marshall https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-59667645 “Live chilling of turbot and subsequent effect on behaviour, muscle stiffness, muscle quality, blood gases and chemistry” by B Roth, AK Imsland and A Foss https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/animal-welfare/article/abs/live-chilling-of-turbot-and-subsequent-effect-on-behaviour-muscle-stiffness-muscle-quality-blood-gases-and-chemistry/9578F848E35B0E1C7AD1A6B7DFAD7B21 “Nitrogen and Water” By Water Science School https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/water-science-school/science/nitrogen-and-water#:~:te

Wed, May 03, 2023

Anxiety Blood Test, Mommy Brain, Linkedin Spy

Today you’ll learn about a new blood test that’s been developed to assess anxiety, what’s really happening neurologically that causes “mommy brain”, and how a spy may be trying to contact you on Linkedin.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/anxiety-blood-test-mommy-brain-linkedin-spy Anxiety Blood Test  “New Blood Test Developed for Anxiety.” by Molly Campbell. 2023. https://www.technologynetworks.com/diagnostics/news/new-blood-test-developed-for-anxiety-370924 “Towards precision medicine for anxiety disorders: objective assessment, risk prediction, pharmacogenomics, and repurposed drugs.” by K. Roseberry, et al. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-023-01998-0.epdf?sharing_token=A_OVn-2tf6gm60iaVPZdWdRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0MyeujxVLAkzaxt_CaMLY7ZaRfpz9zAsO4tWHEF8YKxBLdDtmJkJRjAWo509jvwUBP5hijhPKQPxNuHjKsmH4tNQeZ0PMPrViLREnNhKOnJhhs24tbaOQChY251qZ_Qo9E%3D “Post-traumatic stress disorder.” Mayo Clinic. N.d. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967 Mommy Brain “‘Mommy brain’ doesn’t capture how the brain transforms during pregnancy.” by Aimee Cunningham. 2023. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/mommy-brain-transforms-pregnancy “Becoming a mother entails anatomical changes in the ventral striatum of the human brain that facilitate its responsiveness to offspring cues.” by Elseline Hoekzema, et al. 2019. . https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31757430/ “Pregnancy and adolescence entail similar neuroanatomical adaptations: A comparative analysis of cerebral morphometric changes.” by Susanna Carmona, et al. 2019. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6865685/ “It’s Time to Rebrand ‘Mommy Brain’.” by Clare McCormack, et al. 2023. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2801288 Linkedin Spy “A Spy Wants to Connect With You on LinkedIn” by Jennifer Conrad and Matt Burgess <a href="https://www.wired.com/stor

Fri, April 28, 2023

Genetic Fertility, CO2 Suck Up, 2 Dad Mice

Today you’ll learn about how our genes can predict how many kids we’ll have, how scientists have created a new method of sucking up CO2 from the atmosphere, and how a baby mouse was born from two biologically male mice!  Genetic Fertility “Genetic variants influencing human fertility identified - new research.” n.a. 2023. https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2023-03-02-genetic-variants-influencing-human-fertility-identified-new-research “Genome-wide analysis identifies genetic effects on reproductive success and ongoing natural selection at the FADS locus.” By Mathieson, et al. 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-023-01528-6 “The challenge of detecting recent natural selection in human populations.” by Mills & Mathieson. 2022. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2203237119 CO2 Suck Up “Climate change: New idea for sucking up CO2 from air shows promise.” By Matt McGrath. 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-64886116 “Carbon capture: What is it and how does it fight climate change?” by Jonah Fisher. 2023. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-64723497 “Direct air capture (DAC) and sequestration of CO2: Dramatic effect of coordinated Cu(ll) onto a chelating weak base ion exchanger.” by Hao Chen, et al. 2023. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adg1956 “How much is a ton of carbon dioxide?” by Kathryn Tso. 2020. https://climate.mit.edu/ask-mit/how-much-ton-carbon-dioxide 2 Dad Mice “The mice with two dads: scientists create eggs from male cells” by Heidi Ledford & Max Kozlov https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00717-7 “Healthy mice from same-sex parents have their own pups” by Jeremy Rehm https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-0699 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get ex

Thu, April 27, 2023

Basketball Positions, Self-Healing Plastic, IQ Decline

Today you’ll learn about how fruit flies are inspiring new forms of gameplay in basketball, how IQ levels are falling around the country, and a potential solution to difficult-to-recycle plastics!  Basketball Positions  “Physics model could optimize basketball player positioning” by Kathy Hovis https://phys.org/news/2023-03-physics-optimize-basketball-player-positioning.html “Fruit flies and electrons: Researchers use physics to predict crowd behavior” by Linda B. Glaser https://phys.org/news/2018-08-fruit-flies-electrons-physics-crowd.html “Density-functional fluctuation theory of crowds” by J. Felipe Méndez-Valderrama et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-05750-z#Abs1 Self-Healing Plastic  “Researchers build hard, self-healing plastic that can be reshaped and recycled” by Wageningen University https://phys.org/news/2023-03-hard-self-healing-plastic-reshaped-recycled.html “Hard plastics can be recycled if they are constructed differently” by Maarten Smulders https://www.wur.nl/en/news-wur/show-home/hard-plastics-can-be-recycled-if-they-are-constructed-differently.htm IQ Decline “Historic decline in IQ could stem from poor education, study shows” by Shelby Kearns https://www.campusreform.org/article?id=21483 “Looking for Flynn effects in a recent online U.S. adult sample: Examining shifts within the SAPA Project” by Elizabeth M. Dworak et al. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160289623000156#f0005 “Online tests suggest IQ scores in US dropped for the first time in nearly a century” by Bob Yirka https://phys.org/news/2023-03-online-iq-scores-century.html “IQ Scores In The US Have Recently Dropped For First Time This Century” by Tom Hale https://www.iflscience.com/iq-scores-in-the-us-have-recently-dropped-for-first-time-this-century-67907 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://www.instagr

Wed, April 26, 2023

Species-Ending Asteroids, Air Into Electricity, Female Mice

Today you’ll learn about controversial research by NASA suggesting that extinction-level asteroids may have hit Earth more often than we thought, how scientists are working to create electricity out of thin air, and the effects of using exclusively male mice in scientific research.   Species-Ending Asteroids      “Species-Ending Asteroids Hit Earth More Often Than We Realized, NASA Research Suggests.” by Sarah Wells. 2023. https://www.vice.com/en/article/7kxpag/species-ending-asteroids-hit-earth-more-often-that-we-realized-nasa-research-suggests “REASSESSING THE PAST MILLION YEARS OF NEO IMPACT CRATERING ON EARTH VIA HIGH RESOLUTION DIGITAL TOPOGRAPHY.” by J.B. Garvin, et al. 2023. https://www.hou.usra.edu/meetings/lpsc2023/pdf/2608.pdf “Dr. James B Garvin.” Bio. n.d. https://science.gsfc.nasa.gov/sed/bio/james.b.garvin Air Into Electricity   “Newly discovered enzyme that turns air into electricity, providing a new clean source of energy” by Monash University https://phys.org/news/2023-03-newly-enzyme-air-electricity-source.html “Structural basis for bacterial energy extraction from atmospheric hydrogen” by Rhys Grinter et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05781-7 “The enzyme that could help make energy dreams come true” by Rhys Grinter, Ashleigh Kropp, and Chris Greening https://lens.monash.edu/@medicine-health/2023/03/09/1385541/the-enzyme-that-could-help-make-energy-dreams-come-true Female Mice “The Case for Female Mice in Neuroscience Research.” by Catherine Caruso. 2023 https://hms.harvard.edu/news/case-female-mice-neuroscience-research “Considering sex as a biological variable will require a global shift in science culture.” by Rebecca M. Shansky & Anne Z. Murphy. 2021. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-021-00806-8 “Sex bias in neuroscience and biomedical research.” by Annaliese K. Beery & Irving Zucker. 2011. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0149763410001156?via%3Dihu

Fri, April 21, 2023

Zombie Virus, Back From the Brink, Bad Cholesterol

Today you’ll learn about a zombie virus recovered from the arctic permafrost and brought back to life, some good news about 26 Australian animal species that have been brought back from the brink, and how a new pill could potentially limit the levels of “bad” cholesterol in the body.  Zombie Virus  “Scientists have revived a ‘zombie’ virus that spent 48,500 years frozen in permafrost.” By Katie Hunt. 2023. https://edition.cnn.com/2023/03/08/world/permafrost-virus-risk-climate-scn/index.html “Arctic permafrost is thawing rapidly. It affects us all.” By Katie Hunt. 2022. https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/12/world/permafrost-climate-change-explainer-scn/index.html Back From the Brink “Researchers find 26 Australian species recovered from the brink of extinction.” abc.net. 2023. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-24/australian-animals-no-longer-meet-criteria-as-threatened-species/102020276 “Lights at the end of the tunnel: The incidence and characteristics of recovery for Australian threatened animals.” by Woinarski, et al. 2023. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320723000460 “Humpback whales no longer listed as endangered after major recovery.” by Claudia Long. 2022. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-26/humpback-whales-no-longer-listed-as-endangered/100862644 “Red List: Summary Statistics.” n.a. N.d. https://www.iucnredlist.org/resources/summary-statistics Bad Cholesterol “Oral pill cuts bad cholesterol by 60% in phase 2 clinical trial” By Michael Irving https://newatlas.com/medical/oral-pill-bad-cholesterol-phase-2-clinical-trial/ “Efficacy and safety of the oral PCSK9 inhibitor MK-0616: a phase 2b randomized controlled trial” by Christie M. Ballantyne et al. https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2023.02.018 “What Is the Difference Between Good and Bad Cholesterol?” by Keck Medicine of USC <a href="https://www.keckmedicine.org/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-good-and-bad-cholesterol/#:~:text=As%20a%20general%20rule%2C%20HDL,cholesterol

Thu, April 20, 2023

Endometriosis Shot, Bee Puzzles, Lemonade Kidney Stones

Today you’ll learn about how scientists are working on developing an injection to treat endometriosis, how bees solve puzzles, and how lemon juice is able to block the formation of kidney stones.  Endometriosis Shot “An antibody injection could one day help people with endometriosis.” By Meghan Rosen. 2023. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/antibody-injection-help-endometriosis “Endometriosis.” World Health Organization. 2021. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/endometriosis#:~:text=Endometriosis%20is%20a%20disease%20characterized,other%20parts%20of%20the%20body . “A long-acting anti-IL-8 antibody improves inflammation and fibrosis in endometriosis.” By Ayako Nishimoto-Kakiuchi, et al. 2023. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.abq5858 Bee Puzzles “Bumblebees solve puzzles by watching other bees, just like humans do.” By Sarah Knapton. 2023. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/07/bumblebees-solve-puzzles-watching-bees-just-like-humans-do/ “Bumblebees feel pain too, and their rights ‘should be protected’.” By Olivia Rudgard. 2022. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/07/27/bumblebees-can-feel-pain-rights-should-protected/ “Watch: Bumblebees play with balls just for fun.” Sarah Knapton. 2022. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/10/27/watch-bumblebees-play-balls-just-fun/ Lemonade Kidney Stones  “Here’s how lemon juice may fend off kidney stones.” by Meghan Rosen. 2023. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/lemon-juice-get-rid-kidney-stones “Kidney stones grow and dissolve much like geological crystals.” by Aimee Cunningham. 2018. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/kidney-stones-grow-and-dissolve-much-geological-crystals “Lemon-Derived Extracellular Vesicle-like Nanoparticles Block the Progression of Kidney Stones by Antagonizing Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress in Renal Tubular Cells.” by Lei Zhang, et al. 2023. <a href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi

Wed, April 19, 2023

Remote Work Baby Boom, Acne Antibiotics, Chagas Infection

Today you’ll learn about how remote work is resulting in people having more children than before the pandemic, how scientists are searching for new treatments for acne, and how indigenous groups in South America have a genetic resistance to Chagas disease.  Remote Work Baby Boom     “The Surprising Effects of Remote Work” by Derek Thompson https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2023/03/us-remote-work-impact-fertility-rate-babies/673301/ “Early Remote Work Impacts on Family Formation” by Lyman Stone and Adam Ozimek https://eig.org/remote-work-family-formation/ “Career Paths with a Two-Body Problem: Occupational Specialization and Geographic Mobility” by Valeria Rueda and Guillaume Wilemme https://research.upjohn.org/up_workingpapers/346/ “The Great Pandemic Baby Bump” By Jerusalem Demsas https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/11/pandemic-baby-bump-fertility/671964/ Acne Antibiotics  “Antibiotics for acne: Study shows why one works best.” By Isabella Backman. 2023. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-03-antibiotics-acne.html “Acne.” National Institutes of Health. 2020. https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/acne#:~:text=Acne%20is%20a%20common%20skin,commonly%20called%20pimples%20or%20zits . Chagas Infection “Genetic adaptations help Amazonian populations resist chaga infection.” n.a. 2023. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-03-genetic-amazonian-populations-resist-chagas.html “Parasites - American Trypanosomiasis (also known as Chagas Disease): Detailed FAQs.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2022. https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/chagas/gen_info/detailed.html#intro “Amazonian Populations Have Genetic Protection Against Chagas Disease.” n.a. 2023. https://www.technologynetworks.com/genomics/news/amazonian-populations-have-genetic-protection-against-chagas-disease-370944 “Indigenous people fr

Fri, April 14, 2023

Foreign Accent Syndrome, AI Reads Minds, Alien Marsh

Today you’ll learn about how foreign accent syndrome works, how an AI algorithm can create a physical copy of a mental picture, and how invasive marsh grass is taking over China’s coastline. Foreign Accent Syndrome  “Scientists reveal why American man with prostate cancer developed ‘uncontrolled’ Irish accent” by Vishwam Shankaran https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/american-man-irish-brogue-prostate-cancer-b2292537.html?utm_source=reddit.com “Foreign accent syndrome as a heralding manifestation of transformation to small cell neuroendocrine prostate cancer” by Amanda Broderick et al. https://casereports.bmj.com/content/16/1/e251655 “After Surgery: Discomforts and Complications” by Johns Hopkins Medicine https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/after-surgery-discomforts-and-complications “A Man’s Prostate Cancer Gave Him An 'Uncontrollable' Irish Accent” by Ed Cara https://gizmodo.com/prostate-cancer-caused-irish-accent-medical-case-1850088239 “A man in the US got prostate cancer. It made him start speaking with an Irish accent.” by Catherine Schuster-Bruce https://www.insider.com/man-us-prostate-cancer-irish-accent-2023-2 AI Reads Minds   “AI re-creates what people see by reading their brain scans” by Kamal Nahas https://www.science.org/content/article/ai-re-creates-what-people-see-reading-their-brain-scans “High-resolution image reconstruction with latent diffusion models from human brain activity” by Yu Takagi and Shinji Nishimoto https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.11.18.517004v2 Alien Marsh “China battles alien marsh grass at unprecedented scale” by Erik Stokstad https://www.science.org/content/article/china-battles-alien-marsh-grass-unprecedented-scale “Spartina invasive management - a review of the evidence” by Sam Reynolds et al. https://osf.io/vpswn “China aims to contain proliferation of invasive plant by 2025” by

Thu, April 13, 2023

Men At Work, Whale Interrupted, Gender Equality

Today you’ll learn about how men with physically strenuous jobs have higher testosterone levels and, ahem, sperm counts, about how a researcher studying whales figured out an ancient mystery, and how providing women with more opportunities actually increases men’s life expectancy.  Men At Work “Physically Demanding Work Tied to Male Fertility.” By Miles Martin. 2023. https://hms.harvard.edu/news/physically-demanding-work-tied-male-fertility “Secular trends in semen parameters among men attending a fertility center between 2000 and 2017: Identifying potential predictors.” By Minguez-Alarcon, et al. 2018. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30389382/ “Why more men are suffering from infertility than ever before.” By Susannah Cahalan. 2021. https://nypost.com/2021/02/20/why-more-men-are-suffering-from-infertility-than-ever-before/ “Occupational factors and markers of testicular function among men attending a fertility center.” By Minguez-Alarcon, et al. 2023. https://academic.oup.com/humrep/advance-article/doi/10.1093/humrep/dead027/7034534?utm_source=authortollfreelink&utm_campaign=humrep&utm_medium=email&guestAccessKey=87e840cd-75fb-4975-8010-b2705f827fbb&login=false Whale Interrupted  “Ancient texts shed new light on mysterious whale behaviour that ‘captured imagination’.” By Donna Lu. 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/01/ancient-texts-power-new-light-shed-on-mysterious-whale-behaviour-that-captured-imagination “Parallels for cetacean trap feeding and tread-water feeding in the historical record across two millennia.” By McCarthy, Sebo, & Firth. 2023 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mms.13009 Gender Equality  “Greater Gender Equality Helps Both Women and Men Live Longer.” George Institute for Global Health. 2023. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/981404 “Gender equality related to gender differences in life expectancy across the globe gender equality and life expectancy.” By Ana-Catarina Pinho-Gomes, et al. 2023. <a href="https://jou

Wed, April 12, 2023

Birth Order, Braincell Computers, Zimbabwe Hydro

Today you’ll learn about whether or not birth order affects how rebellious you are, how researchers are working to turn a human brain into a machine, and what Zimbabwe is doing to try and solve their energy crisis.  Birth Order    “New study disputes the birth order theory that later-born are “born to rebel”” by Laura Staloch https://www.psypost.org/2023/02/new-study-disputes-the-birth-order-theory-that-later-born-are-born-to-rebel-68636 “Birth order, personality, and tattoos: A pre-registered empirical test of the ‘born to rebel’ hypothesis” by Gareth Richards et al. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0191886922005487 “Rebelling Against Born to Rebel” by Frederic Townsend (PAYWALL, first page free) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1061736197900096 “Steppenwolf’s Jerry Edmonton: The Man With The ‘Born To Be Wild’ Beat” by Paul Sexton https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/jerry-edmonton-steppenwolf-drummer/ “Mars Bonfire” by AllMusic https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mars-bonfire-mn0000793570 Braincell Computers  “Scientists unveil plan to create biocomputers powered by human brain cells” by FRONTIERS https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/980084 “Organoid intelligence (OI): the new frontier in biocomputing and intelligence-in-a-dish” by Lena Smirnova et al. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/science/articles/10.3389/fsci.2023.1017235 “What lab-grown 'mini-brains' are revealing about this mysterious organ” by Clare Wilson https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25533962-300-what-lab-grown-mini-brains-are-revealing-about-this-mysterious-organ/ Zimbabwe Hydro “In Zimbabwe, drought is driving a hydropower crisis—and a search for alternatives” BY ANDREW MAMBONDIYANI https://www.science.org/content/article/zimbabwe-drought-driving-hydropower-crisis-and-search-alternatives “A Grid for all Se

Fri, April 07, 2023

3D-Printed Community, Secret Chamber in Giza, Migraine Hope

Today you’ll learn about neighborhood 3D-printed by a robot, a 4,500 year-old secret chamber recently discovered in the Great Pyramid of Giza, and about research that shows a genetic link between blood sugar and migraines.  3D-Printed Community  “The World’s Largest 3D-Printed Neighborhood Is Here” by Todd Woody, 2023. https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2023-3d-printed-houses-austin-texas/?cmpid=BBD030323_GREENDAILY&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=230303&utm_campaign=greendaily&sref=5p3yLRks “The Genesis Collection.” iconbuild.com, N.D. (no date). https://www.iconbuild.com/homes/genesis-collection-at-wolf-ranch “Is the Revolution of 3D-Printed Building Getting Closer?” by Thessa Lageman, 2019. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-11/3d-printed-architecture-more-evolution-than-revolution?sref=aiiNijqZ “Construction Has an Immense Environmental Impact - and the Industry Must Change.” by Rayna Skiver, 2022. https://www.greenmatters.com/community/how-does-construction-affect-the-environment “Sustainable Management of Construction and Demolition Materials,” EPA Website. N.D. https://www.epa.gov/smm/sustainable-management-construction-and-demolition-materials “U.S. construction industry - statistics & facts.” Statista Website. N.D. https://www.statista.com/topics/974/construction/#topicOverview “What has caused the global housing crisis - and how can we fix it?” by Victoria Masterson, 2022. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/06/how-to-fix-global-housing-crisis/ Secret Chamber in Giza   “Scientists have mapped a secret hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza | Ars Technica. Jennifer Ouellette. 2023 https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/03/scientists-have-mapped-a-secret-hidden-corridor-in-great-pyramid-of-giza/ “#ScanPyramids - First conclusive findings with muography on Khufu Pyramid.” Press Release fro

Thu, April 06, 2023

GERD Anxiety, Crowd Math, Insect Catapult

Today we discuss the link between gastrointestinal disorders and mental health, how the path you take walking through a crowd can be predicted by mathematics, and how we’ve now witnessed an example of super propulsion in nature for the first time!  GERD Anxiety  “The causal role of gastroesophageal reflux disease in anxiety disorders and depression: A bidirectional Mendelian randomization study” by Youjie Zeng, Si Cao, and Heng Yang https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1135923/full “Linking the Gut and the Mind: New Evidence Shows GERD May Increase Risk of Anxiety and Depression” by Heng Yang, Youjie Zeng, and Si Cao https://oa.mg/blog/gerd-may-increase-risk-of-anxiety-and-depression/ “Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)” by Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gerd/symptoms-causes/syc-20361940#:~:text=Gastroesophageal%20reflux%20disease%20(GERD)%20occurs,reflux%20from%20time%20to%20time . “GERD (Chronic Acid Reflux)” by Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17019-gerd-or-acid-reflux-or-heartburn-overview Crowd Math  “Lane nucleation in complex active flows” by KAROL A. BACIK, BOGDAN S. BACIK, AND TIM ROGERS https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.add8091 “Stick to your lane: Hidden order in chaotic crowds” by University of Bath https://phys.org/news/2023-03-lane-hidden-chaotic-crowds.html “Mathematicians have discovered the hidden patterns that exist within ‘chaotic’ crowds” by Connie Lin https://www.fastcompany.com/90860429/mathematics-of-crowds-patterns-theory Insect Catapult   “Droplet superpropulsion in an energetically constrained insect” by Elio J. Challita, Prateek Sehgal, Rodrigo Krugner & M. Saad Bhamla https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-36376-5 “Insect that flings pee with a butt catapult is 1st known example of 'superpropulsion' in nature” By Charles Q. Choi <a href="https://www.livescience.com/insect-that-flings-pee-with-a-butt-catapult-is-1st-known-exampl

Wed, April 05, 2023

Same Sex Same Kids, Face Blindness, Paid Sick Leave

Today you’ll learn about how children raised by same sex couples are just as psychologically healthy as other kids, how face blindness might be way more common than we think, and how paid sick leave is now scientifically proven to benefit both businesses and employees. Same Sex Same Kids   “Children of same-sex couples fare at least as well as in other families - study.” By Nicola Davis. 2023 https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/mar/06/children-of-same-sex-couples-fare-at-least-as-well-as-in-other-families-study “Children raised by same-sex parents do as well as their peers, study shows.” by Anne Davies. 2017. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2017/oct/23/children-raised-by-same-sex-parents-do-as-well-as-their-peers-study-shows “Family outcome disparities between sexual minority and heterosexual families: a systematic review and meta-analysis.” By Yun Zhang, et al. 2023 https://gh.bmj.com/content/8/3/e010556 “Kids Raised By Same-Sex Parents Fare Same As - Or Better Than - Kids Of Straight Couples, Research Finds.” By Robert Hart. 2023. https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2023/03/06/kids-raised-by-same-sex-parents-fare-same-as-or-better-than-kids-of-straight-couples-research-finds/?sh=4fa01ad77738 Face Blindness  “How Common Is Face Blindness?” by Dennis Nealon https://hms.harvard.edu/news/how-common-face-blindness “What is the prevalence of developmental prosopagnosia? An empirical assessment of different diagnostic cutoffs” by Joseph DeGutis https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010945223000138?via%3Dihub “Prosopagnosia (face blindness)” by NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/face-blindness/#:~:text=There's%20no%20treatment%20for%20prosopagnosia,do%20to%20help%20recognise%20people . Paid Sick Leave  “NEW STUDY FINDS OFFERING PAID SICK LEAVE IS GOOD FOR U.S. BUSINESS” BY GISELE GALOUSTIAN ht

Fri, March 31, 2023

Ancient Brain Surgery, 3D Heart, Supermassive Black Hole

Today you’ll learn about how archaeologists have found evidence of brain surgery from the Bronze era in the Middle East, how 3D-printed hearts are becoming closer to a reality than ever before, and the recent discovery of how a black hole is eating a dust cloud in space.  Ancient Brain Surgery “Archaeologists uncover early evidence of brain surgery in Ancient Near East” by Brown University https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230222141115.htm “Cranial trephination and infectious disease in the Eastern Mediterranean: The evidence from two elite brothers from Late Bronze Megiddo, Israel” by Rachel Kalisher et al. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0281020 “Ancient Legacy of Cranial Surgery” by Mohammad Ghannaee Arani, Esmaeil Fakharian, and Fahimeh Sarbandi https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3876527/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20French%20physician,mentally%20ill%20people%20(4) . “Clues to Bronze Age cranial surgery revealed in ancient bones” by Ari Daniel https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/02/22/1158721573/clues-to-bronze-age-cranial-surgery-revealed-in-ancient-bones “Curiosities of medical history: Trepanation” by Maria Cohut https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326281 3D Heart   “Custom, 3D-printed heart replicas look and pump just like the real thing” by Massachusetts Institute of Technology https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230222141222.htm “Soft robotic patient-specific hydrodynamic model of aortic stenosis and ventricular remodeling” by LUCA ROSALIA et al. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ade2184 Supermassive Black Hole  “A mysterious object is being dragged into the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way’s center” by Holly Ober https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/X7-debris-cloud-near-supermassive-black-hole “The Swansong of the Galactic Center Source X7: An Extreme Example of Tidal Evolution near the Supermassive Black Hole” by Anna Ciurlo et al. <a hre

Thu, March 30, 2023

Infant Common Sense, Magnetoreception, Depression Posture

Today we discuss how infants beat out AI when it comes to common sense, how fruit flies’ use of magnetoreceptors can teach about humans, and what depression has to do with your posture.  Infant Common Sense  “Commonsense psychology in human infants and machines” by Gala Stojnić et al. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010027723000409 “Infants Outperform AI in “Commonsense Psychology”” by James Devitt https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2023/february/infants-outperform-ai-in--commonsense-psychology-.html “Careers Up Close: Moira R. Dillon on Infants and Children, Humanlike AI, and Commonsense Psychology” by Moira R. Dillon https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/careers-up-close-moira-dillon “AI-powered Bing Chat spills its secrets via prompt injection attack [Updated]” by BENJ EDWARDS https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/02/ai-powered-bing-chat-spills-its-secrets-via-prompt-injection-attack/ Magnetoreception  “Animals' 'sixth sense' is more widespread than previously thought” by University of Manchester https://phys.org/news/2023-02-animals-sixth-widespread-previously-thought.html “Essential elements of radical pair magnetosensitivity in Drosophila” by Adam A. Bradlaugh https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05735-z “Magnetism in Animals” by Apex Magnets https://www.apexmagnets.com/news-how-tos/magnetism-in-animals/#:~:text=Animals%20known%20to%20have%20magnetoreception,conditions%20of%20the%20magnetic%20field . Depression Posture  “A New Bodily Approach for Treating Anxiety and Depression” by Vanessa Lancaster https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-a-new-home/202301/a-new-bodily-approach-for-treating-anxiety-and-depression “Motor alterations in depression and anxiety disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis” by Emma Elkjær et al. <li

Wed, March 29, 2023

One Drop Robot, Malaria Forecast, Naked Mole Rat Fertility

Today you’ll learn about a robot with the ability to pick up a single drop of water, how scientists have created a computer algorithm that can predict Malaria hotspots, and what naked mole rats have to teach us about human fertility.  One Drop Robot  “New robot can pick up a single drop of liquid” by Stephen Ornes https://www.snexplores.org/article/innovation-2023-robot-can-pick-up-drop-of-liquid “On-demand, remote and lossless manipulation of biofluid droplets” by Wei Wang et al. (PAYWALL) https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2022/mh/d2mh00695b “Novel soft robotic droplet manipulator for hazardous liquid cleanup” by ASHWINI SAKHARKAR https://www.inceptivemind.com/novel-soft-robotic-droplet-manipulator-hazardous-liquid-cleanup/28367/ “Soft Robotics” by Techopedia https://www.techopedia.com/definition/32895/soft-robotics Malaria Forecast  “WHO Coronavirus Dashboard” https://covid19.who.int/ “New analysis could help forecast malaria outbreaks” by Rob Jordan https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-02-analysis-malaria-outbreaks.html “Climatic, land-use and socio-economic factors can predict malaria dynamics at fine spatial scales relevant to local health actors: Evidence from rural Madagascar” by Julie D. Pourtois et al. https://journals.plos.org/globalpublichealth/article?id=10.1371/journal.pgph.0001607 “Estimating the local spatio‐temporal distribution of malaria from routine health information systems in areas of low health care access and reporting” by Elizabeth Hyde et al. https://ij-healthgeographics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12942-021-00262-4 Naked Mole Rat Fertility  “Naked mole rats reveal biological secrets of lifelong fertility” by Christa Lesté-Lasserre https://www.newscientist.com/article/2360377-naked-mole-rats-reveal-biological-secrets-of-lifelong-fertility/ “Postnatal oogenesis leads to an exceptionally large ovarian reserve in naked mole-rats” by Miguel A

Fri, March 24, 2023

AI Animal Translator, Big Old Galaxies, Inner Inner Core

  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 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-scientists-are-using-ai-to-talk-to-animals/ “Bat Chatter Is More Than a Cry in the Dark” By Christopher Intagliata https://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/bat-chatter-is-more-than-a-cry-in-the-dark/ “In Honeybee Dance, Direction Is Key” By Kate Wong https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-honeybee-dance-directi/ Big Old Galaxies   “Webb telescope spots super old, massive galaxies that shouldn’t exist” by Daniel Strain https://www.colorado.edu/today/2023/02/22/webb-telescope-spots-super-old-massive-galaxies-shouldnt-exist “A population of red candidate massive galaxies ~600 Myr after the Big Bang” by Ivo Labbé et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-05786-2 “New space telescope to peer back at the universe’s first galaxies” by Daniel Strain https://www.colorado.edu/today/2021/11/10/new-space-telescope-peer-back-universes-first-galaxies “First Galaxies Born Sooner After Big Bang Than Thought” By Space.com Staff (from 2011; for compare/contrast on old data versus new) https://www.space.com/11386-galaxies-formation-big-bang-hubble-telescope.html “How Did Galaxies Form?” by David J. Eicher (from 2019; same note as above link) https://astronomy.com/magazine/greatest-mysteries/2019/07/5-how-did-galaxies-form “Two Remarkably Luminous Galaxy Candidates at z ≈ 10–12 Revealed by JWST” by Rohan P. Naidu et al. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/2041-8213/ac9b22 “Quasars: Brightest Objects in the Universe” By Nola Taylor Tillman <a href="https://www.space.com/11386-galaxies-form

Thu, March 23, 2023

School Sleep, Ancient Runestone, Postpartum Depression Pill

Today we discuss how early morning classes at universities could be leading to poor academic performance, how scientists uncovered the world’s oldest runestone, and a new breakthrough treatment in postpartum depression.  School Sleep “Early morning university classes are associated with impaired sleep and academic performance” by Sing Chen Yeo et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-023-01531-x “Study: Early Classes Connected to Poor Academic Performance” by Safia Abdulahi https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2023/02/22/study-early-classes-connected-poor-academic-performance#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20found%20that,analyzed%20university%20students'%20digital%20traces . “Early Morning College Classes Correlated With Poor Academic Performance, Large Study Finds” by James Felton https://www.iflscience.com/early-morning-college-classes-correlated-with-poor-academic-performance-large-study-finds-67627 “New Study: Lack of Sleep Hurts Students’ Grades” by Scott Jaschik https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2023/02/17/new-study-lack-sleep-hurts-students%E2%80%99-grades “Nightly sleep duration predicts grade point average in the first year of college” by J. David Creswell et al. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2209123120 Ancient Runestone  “Norway archaeologists find ‘world’s oldest runestone’” by Associated Press https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/norway-archaeologists-find-worlds-oldest-runestone-rcna66066 “‘Sensational’ Runestone Discovered in Norway May Be the World’s Oldest” by Brigit Katz https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/sensational-runestone-discovered-in-norway-may-be-the-worlds-oldest-180981470/#:~:text='Sensational'%20Runestone%20Discovered%20in%20Norway%20May%20Be%20the%20World's%20Oldest,

Wed, March 22, 2023

Male Contraceptive, Winter Snooze, Whale Fight Songs

Today you’ll learn about how scientists are developing a form of birth control for men, why humans need more sleep during the winter, and how whales are giving up singing their love songs in favor of fighting for mates. Male Contraceptive   “Sperm-Slowing Male Contraceptive Reversibly Inhibits Mouse Fertility” by Ruairi J Mackenzie https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/sperm-slowing-male-contraceptive-reversibly-inhibits-mouse-fertility-370207 “On-demand male contraception via acute inhibition of soluble adenylyl cyclase” by Melanie Balbach et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-36119-6 Winter Snooze “Humans ‘may need more sleep in winter’, study finds” by Jane Clinton https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/feb/17/humans-may-need-more-sleep-in-winter-study-finds “Seasonality of human sleep: Polysomnographic data of a neuropsychiatric sleep clinic” by Aileen Seidler et al. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2023.1105233/full “Feeling tired? Humans may need more sleep during the winter, new study suggests” by Wyatte Grantham-Philips https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/02/21/more-sleep-needed-winter-study/11280016002/ “Humans need more sleep in the winter” by Alison Bosman https://www.earth.com/news/humans-need-more-sleep-in-the-winter-season/ Whale Fight Songs “Whales give up singing to fight for love” by UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/979939 “Post-whaling shift in mating tactics in male humpback whales” by Rebecca Dunlop & Celine Frere https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-023-04509-7 “Global whaling peaked in the 1960s” by Hannah Richie https://ourworldindata.org/whaling#:~:text=At%20its%20peak%20in%20the,to%20manage%20international%20whaling%20stocks . Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with</

Fri, March 17, 2023

Poseidon Temple, Time to Exercise, Queen of Scots Letters

Today we discuss how the lost temple of Poseidon may have been discovered, how our circadian rhythms show what time of day is best to exercise, and how researchers decoded a stack of letters written by Mary Queen of Scots during her imprisonment.  Poseidon Temple  “A lost temple for Poseidon may have finally been rediscovered” by Sara Kiley Watson https://www.popsci.com/science/poseidon-temple-tsunami-greece/ “Strabo” by Duane W. Roller https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/display/document/obo-9780195389661/obo-9780195389661-0230.xml “Poseidon” by Greek Gods and Goddesses Encyclopedia https://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/gods/poseidon/#:~:text=Poseidon%20was%20god%20of%20the,%2C%20Demeter%2C%20Hestia%20and%20Hera . “Scientists May Have Discovered the Long Lost Temple of Poseidon” by Amanda Kooser https://www.cnet.com/science/scientists-may-have-discovered-long-lost-temple-of-poseidon/ “Tsunamis buried the cult site on the Peloponnese” by Johannes Gutenberg https://phys.org/news/2011-07-tsunamis-cult-site-peloponnese.html Time to Exercise   “Time of day may determine the amount of fat burned by exercise” by Felicia Lindberg https://news.ki.se/time-of-day-may-determine-the-amount-of-fat-burned-by-exercise “Time of day determines postexercise metabolism in mouse adipose tissue” by Logan A. Pendergrast et al. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2218510120 “What to know about circadian rhythm” by Janet Johnson https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/circadian-rhythms “Work out at this time of day to burn the most fat: scientists” by Adriana Diaz https://nypost.com/2023/02/14/work-out-at-this-time-of-day-to-burn-the-most-fat-scientists/ Queen of Scots Letters “Scientists Decipher 57 Letters That Mary, Queen of Scots Wrote before Her Beheading” by Stephanie Pappas <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-decipher-50-

Thu, March 16, 2023

Moon Dust, Mammal Groups, Roman Sex Toy

Today we discuss whether or not firing a gun filled with moon dust into space could cool down the planet, how animals that live in social groups usually live longer than solitary creatures, and a saucy discovery from ancient Rome.  To Re-Caf Choose Decaf “A solution to the climate crisis: mining the moon, researchers say” by Oliver Milman https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/feb/08/moon-dust-moonshot-geoengineering-climate-crisis “Dust as a solar shield” by Benjamin C. Bromley ,Sameer H. Khan, and Scott J. Kenyon https://journals.plos.org/climate/article?id=10.1371/journal.pclm.0000133 “Can geoengineering fix the climate? Hundreds of scientists say not so fast” by Oliver Milman https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/dec/25/can-controversial-geoengineering-fix-climate-crisis “Space dust as Earth's sun shield” by University of Utah https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230208155658.htm#:~:text=Summary%3A,the%20impacts%20of%20climate%20change.&text=On%20a%20cold%20winter%20day,of%20the%20sun%20is%20welcome . Mammal Groups  “Mammals that live in groups may live longer, longevity research suggests” by Jake Buehler https://www.sciencenews.org/article/mammals-groups-longevity-genetics “Correlated evolution of social organization and lifespan in mammals” by Pingfen Zhu et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-35869-7 “An 80-Year Harvard Study Found the Secret to a Happy Life” by Bill Murphy Jr https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/an-80-year-harvard-study-found-secret-to-a-happy-life-these-9-simple-habits-will-improve-yours.html Roman Sex Toy   “Discarded Roman artefact may have been more than a good luck charm” by Newcastle University https://www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articles/latest/2023/02/vindolandaphallus/ “Touch wood: luck, protection, power or pleasure? A wooden phallus from Vindolanda Roman fort” by Rob

Wed, March 15, 2023

Fingerprint Formation, I Love This Song, Ancient Tools

Today you’ll learn about how fingerprints form, how quickly you can determine whether or not you like a song, and how ancient ancestors to homo sapiens were using tools way earlier than we thought!  Fingerprint Formation  “How fingerprints form was a mystery — until now” by McKenzie Prillaman https://www.sciencenews.org/article/fingerprints-form-mystery “The developmental basis of fingerprint pattern formation and variation” by James D. Glover et al. https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(23)00045-4?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0092867423000454%3Fshowall%3Dtrue “All Patterns Great and Small” By Tina Hesman Saey https://www.sciencenews.org/article/all-patterns-great-and-small “Pigment pas de deux puts stripes on zebrafish” by Tina Hesman Saey https://www.sciencenews.org/article/pigment-pas-de-deux-puts-stripes-zebrafish I Love This Song “Knowing We Like a Song Takes Only Seconds of Listening, New Psychology Research Finds” by James Devitt https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2023/january/knowing-we-like-a-song-takes-only-seconds-of-listening--new-psyc.html “The Whole is Not Different From its Parts: Music Excerpts are Representative of Songs” by Sara J. Philibotte et al. https://online.ucpress.edu/mp/article-abstract/40/3/220/195231/The-Whole-is-Not-Different-From-its-PartsMusic?redirectedFrom=fulltext Ancient Tools “2.9-million-year-old butchery site in Kenya suggests humans perhaps weren't first to use crafted stone tools” By Genelle Weule https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-02-10/fossils-animal-bones-stone-tools-early-hominin-east-africa/101937222 “Expanded geographic distribution and dietary strategies of the earliest Oldowan hominins and Paranthropus” by THOMAS W. PLUMMER et al. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abo7452 Fol

Fri, March 10, 2023

Peanut Allergy Blocker, Unreachable Itch, Debt Fear

Today you’ll learn about how a cure for peanut allergies could be on the way to being a reality, how scientists are looking into treatments for an unreachable itch, and how a new study reports that talking about your financial debt makes you more likely to pay it off.  Peanut Allergy Blocker  “Researchers Block Allergic Reactions to Peanuts in Mice” by Sarah Wheelan https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/researchers-block-allergic-reactions-to-peanuts-in-mice-370063 “Peanut allergen inhibition prevents anaphylaxis in a humanized mouse model” by NADA S. ALAKHRAS et al. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.add6373 “When peanuts are poison” by Julie McDowell http://pubsapp.acs.org/subscribe/archive/mdd/v05/i05/html/05health.html#:~:text=About%203%20million%20Americans%E2%80%94children,those%20are%20attributed%20to%20peanuts . “Racial and Ethnic Data Reported for Peanut Allergy Epidemiology Do Little to Advance Its Cause, Treatment, or Prevention” by Nigel Mark Thomas https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.685240/full Unreachable Itch   “Drug Shows Promise Against “Unreachable Itch” Condition” by Molly Campbell https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/drug-shows-promise-against-unreachable-itch-condition-370062 “Phase 2 Trial of Difelikefalin in Notalgia Paresthetica” by Brian S. Kim et al. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2210699?query=featured_home “New Formulation of FDA-Approved Drug Shows Encouraging Results for Treating a Common Itch Condition” by Mount Sinai https://www.mountsinai.org/about/newsroom/2023/new-formulation-of-fda-approved-drug-shows-encouraging-results-for-treating-a-common-itch-condition “Oral Drug Shows Benefit for Notalgia Paresthetica in Mid-Stage Trial” by Elizabeth Short https://www.medpagetoday.com/dermatology/generaldermatology/103021</a

Thu, March 09, 2023

To Re-Caf Choose Decaf, How Smart Are Rich People?, Cavities

Today we discuss how decaf coffee can curb symptoms of caffeine withdrawal, how a recent study revealed that those who are rich in money aren’t necessarily rich in intelligence, and a study that looked into cheap and effective preventative cavity treatment.  To Re-Caf Choose Decaf “Decaf coffee reduces caffeine withdrawal – even when you know it’s decaf” by Matthew Warren https://www.bps.org.uk/research-digest/decaf-coffee-reduces-caffeine-withdrawal-even-when-you-know-its-decaf “Reduction in caffeine withdrawal after open-label decaffeinated coffee” by Llewellyn Mills et al. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/02698811221147152 How Smart Are Rich People? “The plateauing of cognitive ability among top earners” by Marc Keuschnigg, Arnout van de Rijt, and Thijs Bol https://academic.oup.com/esr/advance-article/doi/10.1093/esr/jcac076/7008955?login=false “Extreme earners are not necessarily extremely smart” by Jonas Roslund https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/02/230208125113.htm “Understanding the Flaws Behind the IQ Test” By Mira Lazine https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/understanding-the-flaws-behind-the-iq-test Cavities    “School Dental Program Prevents 80 Percent of Cavities with One-Time, Non-Invasive Treatment” by Rachel Harrison https://www.nyu.edu/about/news-publications/news/2023/february/school-dental-program-prevents-80-percent-of-cavities.html “Effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride on Caries Arrest and Prevention” by Ryan Richard Ruff, Tamarinda Barry-Godín, and Richard Niederman https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2801193 “Children’s Oral Health” by CDC https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/basics/childrens-oral-health/index.html Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a hr

Wed, March 08, 2023

Rockets Ruin Ozone, Neanderthal Smells, Orca Moms

Today you’ll learn about how rockets are preventing the ozone layer from healing properly, how researchers are figuring out the smells of the ancient world, and how mother orca whales take care of their sons to ensure the survival of their species. Rockets Ruin Ozone  “A rapidly growing rocket industry could undo decades of work to save the ozone layer – unless we act now” by Laura Revell, Michele Bannister, and Tyler Brown https://theconversation.com/a-rapidly-growing-rocket-industry-could-undo-decades-of-work-to-save-the-ozone-layer-unless-we-act-now-198982 “Rocket industry could undo decades of work to save the ozone layer” by University of Canterbury https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/news/2023/rocket-industry-could-undo-decades-of-work-to-save-the-ozone-layer.html “Ozone layer recovery is on track, due to success of Montreal Protocol” by United Nations https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/01/1132277 “Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion: 2022” by World Meteorological Organization https://ozone.unep.org/system/files/documents/Scientific-Assessment-of-Ozone-Depletion-2022-Executive-Summary.pdf Neanderthal Smells  “Study figured out what ancient humans might have been able to smell” by Pranjal Mehar https://www.techexplorist.com/study-figured-ancient-humans-able-smell/56561/ “Ancient Humans Had Same Sense of Smell, But Different Sensitivities” by Karl Leif Bates https://today.duke.edu/2023/01/ancient-humans-had-same-sense-smell-different-sensitivities Genetic and functional odorant receptor variation in the Homo lineage” by Claire A. de March et al. https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(22)02181-2 Orca Moms  “Orca moms baby their adult sons. That favoritism pays off — eventually” by Susan Milius https://www.sciencenews.org/article/orca-mom-sons-favoritism-killer-whale “Costly lifetime maternal investment in killer whales” by Michael N. Weiss et al. <a href="https://www.cell.com/

Fri, March 03, 2023

Young Blood, Cinnamon Memory, Microplastic Filter

Today you’ll learn about how scientists are using a drug meant for arthritis to mimic blood transfusions, how cinnamon could potentially be improving our brain’s health, and how a new filter is capable of removing 99% of microplastics from water.  Young Blood “Arthritis drug mimics "young blood" transfusions to reverse aging in mice” By Michael Irving https://newatlas.com/medical/arthritis-drug-young-blood-reverses-aging-mice/ “Stromal niche inflammation mediated by IL-1 signalling is a targetable driver of haematopoietic ageing” by Carl A. Mitchell et al. (PAYWALL) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41556-022-01053-0 “Will revitalizing old blood slow aging?” by COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IRVING MEDICAL CENTER https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/978861 Cinnamon Memory  “Cinnamon and cognitive function: a systematic review of preclinical and clinical studies” by Samaneh Nakhaee et al. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1028415X.2023.2166436?journalCode=ynns20 (PAYWALL) “Cinnamon Improves Your Memory And Cognition” by GrrlScientist https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2023/02/04/cinnamon-improves-your-memory-and-cognition/?sh=2f208d2721ec Microplastic Filter “High-efficiency water filter removes 99.9% of microplastics in 10 seconds” By Michael Irving https://newatlas.com/environment/high-efficiency-water-filter-99-9-microplastics-10-seconds/ “Supramolecular Engineering of Amorphous Porous Polymers for Rapid Adsorption of Micropollutants and Solar-Powered Volatile Organic Compounds Management” by Wansu Cho et al. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202206982 “Meet Gilbert: The robotic fish designed to help clean plastic from our waterways” by Steven Yabionski https://www.foxweather.com/earth-space/meet-gilbert-the-robotic-fish-designed-to-help-clean-plastic-from-our-waterways “What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)?” by EPA https://w

Thu, March 02, 2023

Social Media Fatigue, Brainwave Tuning, Self-Cooling Tent

Today we discuss what causes a sense of social media fatigue, how scientists are tuning into our brainwaves to make us learn new tasks faster, and how a researcher invented a self-cooling tent that only needs sunshine and water to work.  Social Media Fatigue  “Too much overload and concerns: Antecedents of social media fatigue and the mediating role of emotional exhaustion” by Nan Sheng et al. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S074756322200320X “New research sheds light on the underlying psychological mechanisms linked to social media fatigue” by Emily Manis https://www.psypost.org/2023/02/new-research-sheds-light-on-the-underlying-psychological-mechanisms-linked-to-social-media-fatigue-67670 Brainwave Tuning “Tuning into brainwave rhythms speeds up learning in adults” by Fred Lewsey https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/brainwavelearning “Learning at your brain’s rhythm: individualized entrainment boosts learning for perceptual decisions” by Elizabeth Michael et al. https://academic.oup.com/cercor/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cercor/bhac426/6814397?login=false Self-Cooling Tent    “A Self-Cooling Tent that Runs on Just Water and Sunshine” by Mac Murray https://today.uconn.edu/2023/01/a-self-cooling-tent-that-runs-on-just-water-and-sunshine/ “Tent with a solar-powered cooling system and antimicrobial properties” researched by Alei Ahmadi Kasani https://uconn.flintbox.com/technologies/adf221a3-8ce8-471e-8707-18e35656301b “Evaluation of titanium alloy as heat absorber for solar-based water treatment system” by Nattadon Pannucharoenwong et al. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352484721005473 “UConn researcher invents a self-cooling tent to fight rising temperatures for campers, disaster victims” by Amy Coval https://www.ctinsider.com/living/article/uconn-researcher-self-cooling-tent-17741837.php “Water-cooled tent would drop camping temperatures by up to 20 °F” By C.C. Weiss <a href="https://new

Wed, March 01, 2023

Global Singlehood, Anti-Drinking Pill, Moon Ice

Today you’ll learn about how a groundbreaking new study explores the nature of singlehood across the globe, how a new drug might be able to treat alcohol addiction, and how scientists have created a new type of ice that has never been seen on Earth before!  Global Singlehood  “Large-scale cross-cultural study provides insights into mating performance and singlehood” by Mane Kara-Yakoubian https://www.psypost.org/2023/01/large-scale-cross-cultural-study-provides-insights-into-mating-performance-and-singlehood-67199 “Mating Performance and Singlehood Across 14 Nations” by Menelaos Apostolou et al. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14747049221150169 Anti-Drinking Pill  “Pre-clinical and clinical evidence for suppression of alcohol intake by apremilast” by Kolter B. Grigsby https://www.jci.org/articles/view/159103 “The FDA-approved drug apremilast suppresses alcohol intake: clinical and pre-clinical validation” by Kolter B. Grigsby et al. https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.05.13.444033v1 “High Drinking in the Dark Mice: A genetic model of drinking to intoxication” by Amanda M. Barkley-Levenson and John C. Crabbe https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4016107/ Moon Ice “Scientists made a new kind of ice that might exist on distant moons” by Jonathan O'Callaghan https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00293-w?utm_source=Nature+Briefing&utm_campaign=a5dcc69734-briefing-dy-20230203&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c9dfd39373-a5dcc69734-42946487 “SCIENTISTS CREATED A NEW TYPE OF ICE — IT COULD ALSO EXIST ON DISTANT MOONS” by Raoul Rao https://www.inverse.com/science/new-form-of-ice-space “With frigid innovation, scientists make a new form of ice” By Will Dunham https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/with-frigid-innovation-scientists-make-new-form-ice-2023-02-03/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="

Fri, February 24, 2023

Speech Signals of Depression, What Time to Eat?, Monet Haze

Today you’ll learn about how we are able to measure depression through speech patterns, a recent study that explores whether or not eating at a certain time of day affects weight, and how researchers used paintings to assess pollution levels during the industrial revolution.  Speech Signals of Depression “New research indicates signs of depression can be detected in speech patterns” by Laura Staloch https://www.psypost.org/2023/01/new-research-indicates-signs-of-depression-can-be-detected-in-speech-patterns-65196 “Detecting subtle signs of depression with automated speech analysis in a non-clinical sample” by Alexandra König et al. https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-022-04475-0 What Time to Eat?  “Association of Eating and Sleeping Intervals With Weight Change Over Time: The Daily24 Cohort” by Di Zhao et al. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/JAHA.122.026484#d2071692e1 “Total Meals, Not Timing, Drives Long-term Body Weight Changes” by Todd Neale https://www.tctmd.com/news/total-meals-not-timing-drives-long-term-body-weight-changes Monet Haze “That dreamy haze in Monet’s impressionist paintings? Air pollution, study says.” By Kasha Patel https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/01/31/air-pollution-impressionism-monet-turner/?utm_source=reddit.com “Paintings by Turner and Monet depict trends in 19th century air pollution” by Anna Lea Albright and Peter Huybers https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2219118120 “Garden at Sainte-Adresse” by The MET https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/437133 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/curi

Thu, February 23, 2023

Pandemic Brain, Magnetic Migration, Short Pregnancies

Today we discuss how the pandemic has caused physical changes in the brains of teenagers, how geomagnetic disturbances can cause bird migration to go haywire, and why pregnancies in the US are a week and a half shorter on average than they are elsewhere.  Pandemic Brain “Brain scans suggest the pandemic prematurely aged teens’ brains” by Freda Kreier https://www.sciencenews.org/article/covid-pandemic-prematurely-aged-teens-brains “Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health and Brain Maturation in Adolescents: Implications for Analyzing Longitudinal Data” by Ian H. Gotlib et al. https://www.bpsgos.org/article/S2667-1743(22)00142-2/fulltext “Why Do Some Brains Look Old Prematurely?” by Technology Networks https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/why-do-some-brains-look-old-prematurely-355981#:~:text=Individuals%20can%20have%20brains%20that,bigger%20ventricles%20and%20thinner%20cortex . Magnetic Migration  “When migrating birds go astray, disturbances in magnetic field may be partly to blame” by Holly Ober https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/birds-vagrancy-geomagnetic-field “Geomagnetic disturbance associated with increased vagrancy in migratory landbirds” by Benjamin A. Tonelli et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-26586-0 Short Pregnancies   Average Pregnancy Length Shorter in the US Than European Countries” by Molly Campbell https://www.technologynetworks.com/diagnostics/news/average-pregnancy-length-shorter-in-the-us-than-european-countries-369484 “The natural pattern of birth timing and gestational age in the U.S. compared to England, and the Netherlands” by Eugene Declercq et al. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0278856 “Average Pregnancy Length in the US Is Shorter than in European Countries” by University of Oxford https://www.npeu.ox.ac.uk/news/2359-average-pregnancy-length-in-the-us-is-shorter-t

Wed, February 22, 2023

Melatonin Anxiety, Lightning Laser, Toddler’s Best Friend

Today you’ll learn about whether or not melatonin can be used to treat anxiety, the development of a laser that can change the path of lightning, and how a recent study shows that children are hard-wired to empathize with dogs!  Melatonin Anxiety  “Melatonin as a Potential Approach to Anxiety Treatment” by Kristina Repova et al. https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/24/16187 “How Melatonin for Sleep May Help Your Anxiety Symptoms” by Atlanova https://atlanova.com/how-melatonin-for-sleep-may-help-your-anxiety-symptoms/ “Can You Use Melatonin to Help Ease Anxiety?” by Alan Carter https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety/melatonin-for-anxiety “Melatonin for anxiety: effectiveness, dosage, side effects” by Patricia Weiser https://ro.co/health-guide/melatonin-for-anxiety/ “Free radicals, antioxidants and functional foods: Impact on human health” by V. Lobo et al. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249911/#:~:text=If%20free%20radicals%20overwhelm%20the,in%20coping%20this%20oxidative%20stress . “Stress, Oxidative Injury and Disease” by Kaushal K. Srivastava and Ratan Kumar https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4310835/ Lightning Laser   “A powerful laser can redirect lightning strikes” by Maria Temming https://www.sciencenews.org/article/laser-lightning-rod-electricity “Laser-guided lightning” by Aurélien Houard et al. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/laser-lightning-rod-electricity “Superfast laser pulses could pave way for beam weapons” by Andrew Grant https://www.sciencenews.org/article/superfast-laser-pulses-could-pave-way-beam-weapons Toddler’s Best Friend  “Toddlers may be wired to help their dog friends” by Laura Baisas https://www.popsci.com/science/toddlers-help-dogs/ “Do children help dogs spontaneously?” by Rachna B. Reddy et al. <a href="https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.1079/hai.2023.0001

Fri, February 17, 2023

Roman Concrete Magic, Virovore, Placebo Guilt

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 https://www.science.org/content/article/scientists-may-have-found-magic-ingredient-behind-ancient-romes-self-healing-concrete#:~:text=The%20Romans%20were%20not%20the,majority%20of%20their%20construction%20projects . “Why modern mortar crumbles, but Roman concrete lasts millennia” by ZAHRA AHMAD https://www.science.org/content/article/why-modern-mortar-crumbles-roman-concrete-lasts-millennia Virovore  “First "virovore" discovered: An organism that eats viruses” By Michael Irving https://newatlas.com/science/first-virovore-eats-viruses/ “The consumption of viruses returns energy to food chains” by John P. DeLong et al. https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2215000120 Placebo Guilt “Placebos reduce feelings of guilt – even when people know they’re taking one” by Jeremy Howick https://theconversation.com/placebos-reduce-feelings-of-guilt-even-when-people-know-theyre-taking-one-197919 “Deceptive and open-label placebo effects in experimentally induced guilt: a randomized controlled trial in healthy subjects” by Dilan Sezer, Cosima Locher & Jens Gaab https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-25446-1 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find e

Thu, February 16, 2023

Gasthma, Sleep Memory, Frozen Reefs

Today we discuss how using gas stoves has caused a huge uptick in childhood asthma, how motor memory is developed while we sleep, and how scientists are working to save the larvae of coral reefs!  Gasthma “Population Attributable Fraction of Gas Stoves and Childhood Asthma in the United States” by Talor Gruenwald et al. https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/1/75 “Gas stove pollution causes 12.7% of childhood asthma, study finds” by Maxine Joselow and Vanessa Montalbano https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/06/gas-stove-pollution-causes-127-childhood-asthma-study-finds/ Sleep Memory  “During sleep, brain regions synchronize to create motor memory” by UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCO https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/974905 “Cortical–hippocampal coupling during manifold exploration in motor cortex” by Jaekyung Kim et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05533-z Frozen Reefs  “Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial” By Jill Gralow https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/scientists-freeze-great-barrier-reef-coral-world-first-trial-2022-12-19/ “Scientists pioneer ‘game-changing’ freezing technique that could save the Great Barrier Reef’s coral” by Charlotte Elton https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/12/19/scientists-pioneer-game-changing-freezing-technique-that-could-save-the-great-barrier-reef “Scientists Freeze Great Barrier Reef Coral” by GKToday https://www.gktoday.in/topic/scientists-freeze-great-barrier-reef-coral/ “What is coral bleaching?” by National Ocean Service https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/coral_bleach.html “SCIENTISTS HAVE MADE A HUGE BREAKTHROUGH IN CRYOGENICS” by June Javelosa https://futurism.com/neoscope/4-scientists-have-found-a-way-to-rapidly-thaw-cryopreserved-tissue-without-damage Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarte

Wed, February 15, 2023

Covid Brain Fog, Freemium Failure, Fungal Vaccine

Today you’ll learn about a potential new treatment for those suffering from brain fog after Covid, how freemium models of mental health apps might cause you to be more stressed out, and how developments in creating a vaccine for fungal infections might make them a thing of the past!  Covid Brain Fog “Potential New Treatment for “Brain Fog” in Long COVID Patients” by Isabella Backman https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/potential-new-treatment-for-brain-fog-in-long-covid-patients/ “Clinical experience with the α2A-adrenoceptor agonist, guanfacine, and N-acetylcysteine for the treatment of cognitive deficits in “Long-COVID19”” by Arman Fesharaki-Zadeh et al. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667257X22001000 Freemium Failure  “"Money Doesn't Buy You Happiness": Negative Consequences of Using the Freemium Model for Mental Health Apps” by Tessa Eagle et al. https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3555155 “What Is Fleeceware & How to Prevent Fleeceware Scams in 2022” by Ben Martens https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/what-is-fleeceware/#:~:text=Because%20fleeceware%20isn't%20technically,(often%20under%20a%20week) . “Should you agree to Apple’s terms and conditions?” by Karen Haslam https://www.macworld.com/article/672571/should-you-agree-to-apples-terms-and-conditions.html Fungal Vaccine  “New vaccine targets life-threatening fungal infections” by Leigh Beeson https://news.uga.edu/new-vaccine-targets-fungal-infections/?utm_medium=social&utm_content=text_link&utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=news_release “Immunogenicity and protective efficacy of a pan-fungal vaccine in preclinical models of aspergillosis, candidiasis, and pneumocystosis” by Emily Rayens et al. https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/1/5/pgac248/6798391?login=false “Fungal infections cost U.S. $6.7B in a year” by Leigh Beeson https://news.uga.edu/fungal-infections-cost-us-6b-a-year/ Follow Curiosity Daily on you

Fri, February 10, 2023

The Puppy Bowl, Human Candles, Cancer Rate Down

Today we have an extra special episode where we talk to Dan Schachner about this year’s Puppy Bowl, then we’ll learn about the truths and myths of spontaneous human combustion, and how cancer rates in the US have gone down by 33% since the ‘90s!  The Puppy Bowl Human Candles  “Strange reports have claimed humans spontaneously burst into flames, but science can explain how bodies sometimes act like a candle wick” by Paola Rosa-Aquino https://www.businessinsider.com/is-spontaneous-human-combustion-real-or-myth-scientific-evidence “Man died from spontaneous human combustion, inquest finds” by Brian McDonald https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/man-died-from-spontaneous-human-combustion-inquest-finds-26774631.html “Spontaneous Human Combustion in the Light of the 21st Century” by Virve Koljonen, MD, PhD and Nicolas Kluger, MD (PAYWALL) https://academic.oup.com/jbcr/article-abstract/33/3/e102/4588696?login=false Cancer Rate Down    “US cancer death rate drops by 30% since 1991” by BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64255719 “US cancer death rate falls 33% since 1991, partly due to advances in treatment, early detection and less smoking, report says” By Jacqueline Howard https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/12/health/us-cancer-deaths-decline-wellness/index.html “U.S. Cancer Death Rate Has Fallen 33% Since 1991, Here’s Why” by John Loeppky https://www.healthline.com/health-news/u-s-cancer-death-rate-has-fallen-33-since-1991-heres-why “US cancer deaths drop 33% since 1991, new report says” by J Oliver Conroy https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/14/us-cancer-deaths-drop-third-since-1991-new-report-says “Cancer statistics, 2023” by Rebecca L. Siegel MPH et al. https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.3322/caac.21763 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli <

Thu, February 09, 2023

Net Energy Gain, Weak Ankles, Hot Musicians

Today we discuss recent updates to powering the world through nuclear fusion, why ankle sprains are so common, and how we perceive musicians to be more attractive than those who don’t play an instrument. Net Energy Gain  “US scientists reach long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough, source says” By Ella Nilsen and René Marsh https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/12/politics/nuclear-fusion-energy-us-scientists-climate/index.html “U.S. to reveal scientific milestone on fusion energy” By Timothy Gardner https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-announce-scientific-breakthrough-fusion-energy-sources-2022-12-12/#:~:text=WASHINGTON%2C%20Dec%2012%20(Reuters),knowledge%20of%20the%20matter%20said . “WHEN WILL FOSSIL FUELS RUN OUT?” by MET https://group.met.com/en/mind-the-fyouture/mindthefyouture/when-will-fossil-fuels-run-out#:~:text=Conclusion%3A%20how%20long%20will%20fossil,our%20reserves%20can%20speed%20up . Weak Ankles  “The Science Behind Why You Sprain Your Ankle So Often, And What You Can Do About It” by Gordon Waddington https://www.sciencealert.com/the-science-behind-why-you-sprain-your-ankle-so-often-and-what-you-can-do-about-it “Lateral Ankle Sprain and Subsequent Ankle Sprain Risk: A Systematic Review” by Erik A. Wikstrom et al. https://meridian.allenpress.com/jat/article/56/6/578/466668/Lateral-Ankle-Sprain-and-Subsequent-Ankle-Sprain “INJURY RISK IS ALTERED BY PREVIOUS INJURY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE AND PRESENTATION OF CAUSATIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACTORS” by Jessica Fulton et al. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4196323/ “Epidemiology of Ankle Sprains and Chronic Ankle Instability” by Mackenzie M. Herzog, PhD, MP et al. https://meridian.allenpress.com/jat/article/54/6/603/420863/Epidemiology-of-Ankle-Sprains-and-Chronic-Ankle Hot Musicians  “Musicians are more desirable dates to both

Wed, February 08, 2023

Mauna Loa Eruption, Wifi Windows, Catching Vapor

Today you’ll learn about the recent eruption of the world’s biggest active volcano, how researchers have created wifi-emitting windows, and how we might be able to use evaporating ocean water as a new freshwater source.  Mauna Loa Eruption  “Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano is erupting. Here’s what you need to know” by Carolyn Gramling https://www.sciencenews.org/article/hawaii-mauna-loa-volcano-erupting-what-you-need-to-know “Mauna Loa Eruption Webpage” By Mauna Loa https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mauna-loa/mauna-loa-eruption-webpage “Historic Keeling Curve Observation Interrupted by Volcanic Eruption” by Rob Monroe https://keelingcurve.ucsd.edu/2022/11/29/historic-keeling-curve-observation-interrupted-by-volcanic-eruption/ “Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano is erupting for the first time since 1984” By James Dinneen and Madeleine Cuff https://www.newscientist.com/article/2348871-hawaiis-mauna-loa-volcano-is-erupting-for-the-first-time-since-1984/ “HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE” by U.S. Geological Survey https://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mauna-loa/volcano-updates#:~:text=Mauna%20Loa%20is%20no%20longer%20erupting . Wifi Windows  “Your windows may soon produce wireless Internet connections powered by sunlight” by Camille Bello https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/12/07/your-windows-may-soon-produce-wireless-internet-connections-powered-by-sunlight "Smart" Electricity Generating Windows Are On Their Way” by Cecille de Jesus https://futurism.com/smart-electricity-generating-windows-are-on-their-way “Electricity-Generating Windows Of Future? Scientists Design Low-Cost Transparent Solar Cells” by Anjali Thakur https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/electricity-generating-windows-of-future-scientists-design-low-cost-transparent-solar-cells-3497478 “This company wants to turn your windows into solar panels” By Rishi Iyengar<

Fri, February 03, 2023

Helicon Thruster, Smart Bandage, Stress IBS

Today we discuss how new technology is making faster and more efficient rockets, a new bandage that might be able to heal wounds faster than the body, and how we’ve seen some new connections between the brain and the gut through a study of Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  Helicon Thruster  “Can plasma instability in fact be the savior for magnetic nozzle plasma thrusters” by Staff Writers https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Can_plasma_instability_in_fact_be_the_savior_for_magnetic_nozzle_plasma_thrusters_999.html “Wave-driven electron inward transport in a magnetic nozzle” by Kazunori Takahashi, Christine Charles & Rod W. Boswell https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-24202-9 “PLASMA PROPULSION DISCOVERY COULD HERALD A ‘NEW ERA OF SPACE EXPLORATION’” by MICAH HANKS https://thedebrief.org/plasma-propulsion-discovery-could-herald-a-new-era-of-space-exploration/ “How Plasma Rockets Work” By Meisa Salaita https://science.howstuffworks.com/plasma-rockets.htm#:~:text=Plasma%20rockets%20accelerate%20gradually%20and,rocket%20%5Bsource%3A%20Verhovek%5D . “New Plasma Thruster Concept Could Make Space Missions 10x Faster” by Rupendra Brahambhatt https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/physicist-designed-a-plasma-thruster-that-could-make-space-travel-10-times-faster Smart Bandage  “Wireless smart bandage provides new insights on healing chronic wounds” by Andrew Myers https://cheme.stanford.edu/wireless-smart-bandage-provides-new-insights-healing-chronic-wounds “Wireless, closed-loop, smart bandage with integrated sensors and stimulators for advanced wound care and accelerated healing” by Yuanwen Jiang et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-022-01528-3 Stress IBS “Repeated Psychological Stress is Linked with Irritable Bowel Syndrome-like Symptoms” by Tokyo University of Science https://www.tus.ac.jp/en/mediarelations/archive/20221107_8752.html <l

Thu, February 02, 2023

Cancer-Fighting Grapes, Dog Brain, Sea Forests

Today you’ll learn about how grapes have the potential to reduce the risk of skin cancer, how dogs’ behaviors are hardwired into their genes, and how underwater seaweed forests might be able to combat climate change.  Cancer-Fighting Grapes  “Short-Term Grape Consumption Diminishes UV-Induced Skin Erythema” by John M. Pezzuto https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/12/2372#B4-antioxidants-11-02372 “The potential of grape consumption to modulate UV-induced skin erythema” by Dr. Priyom Bose https://www.news-medical.net/news/20221202/The-potential-of-grape-consumption-to-modulate-UV-induced-skin-erythema.aspx “How Many Grapes In A Bottle Of Wine” BY ANTHONY ZHANG https://www.vinovest.co/blog/how-many-grapes-in-a-bottle-of-wine Dog Brain  “Dog behavior is a product of their genes: Dog Genome Project Revealed.” by Peter Barnes https://www.shutterbulky.com/dog-behavior/ “Domestic dog lineages reveal genetic drivers of behavioral diversification” by Emily V. Dutrow et al. https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(22)01379-4?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0092867422013794%3Fshowall%3Dtrue Sea Forests  “The hidden underwater forests that could help tackle the climate crisis” by Lucy Sherriff https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/02/kelp-seaweed-forests-research-climate-crisis “Global seaweed productivity” by ALBERT PESSARRODONA et al. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abn2465 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is curren

Wed, February 01, 2023

Dangerous Dishwashers, PTSD Prevention, Game Brain

Today we discuss how the rinse cycle in some commercial dishwashers might be negatively affecting your gut, how a groundbreaking new study might have found a solution to PTSD, and how video games have been proven to improve our executive functioning skills.  Dangerous Dishwashers  “Commercial dishwashers destroy protective layer in gut” by University of Zurich https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/973024 “Industrial dishwashers may harm your gut’s protective inner lining” by Tibi Puiu https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/industrial-dishwashers-may-harm-your-guts-protective-inner-lining/ PTSD Prevention “Taking hydrocortisone immediately after a traumatic event may help prevent PTSD” by Vladimir Hedrih https://www.psypost.org/2022/11/taking-hydrocortisone-immediately-after-a-traumatic-event-may-help-prevent-ptsd-64410 “Accelerated forgetting of a trauma-like event in healthy men and women after a single dose of hydrocortisone” by Vanessa E. Hennessy, Luzia Troebinger, Georges Iskandar, Ravi K. Das & Sunjeev K. Kamboj https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-022-02126-2 Game Brain   “For young adults, more time gaming may mean better executive functioning” by Laura Staloch https://www.psypost.org/2023/01/for-young-adults-more-time-gaming-may-mean-better-executive-functioning-64641 “Videogaming Frequency and Executive Skills in Young Adults” by Sara Peracchia, Giulia D’Aurizio, and Giuseppe Curcio https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/19/12081 “Young Adults Who Frequently Play Video Games Have Improved Executive Functioning Compared to Casual Gamers, Research Suggests” by Margaret Davis https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/41718/20230105/young-adults-who-frequently-play-video-games-improved-executive-functioning.htm Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nat

Fri, January 27, 2023

Winchcombe Meteorite, Aya-What Now?, Toxic Cleanup

Today we explore how a recent meteorite that landed in the UK is giving us clues to the mysteries of the universe, the positive and negative side-effects found in a recent study on ayahuasca, and how some toxic “forever chemicals” were found to be completely eradicated with new technology. Winchcombe Meteorite   “Pristine meteorite found within hours of hitting Earth” by Eleanor K. Sansom https://astronomy.com/news/2022/11/pristine-meteorite-found-within-hours-of-hitting-earth “The Winchcombe meteorite, a unique and pristine witness from the outer solar system” by ASHLEY J. KING et al. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abq3925 Aya-What Now?   “How Safe Is Ayahuasca? Large-Scale Study Explores” by Molly Campbell https://www.technologynetworks.com/biopharma/news/how-safe-is-ayahuasca-large-scale-study-explores-367665 “Adverse effects of ayahuasca: Results from the Global Ayahuasca Survey” by José Carlos Bouso et al. https://journals.plos.org/globalpublichealth/article?id=10.1371/journal.pgph.0000438 “What Is Ayahuasca? Experience, Benefits, and Side Effects” by Healthline https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ayahuasca Toxic Cleanup   “Pollution cleanup method destroys toxic “forever chemicals”” by David Danelski https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2022/12/12/pollution-cleanup-method-destroys-toxic-forever-chemicals “Hydrogen-polarized vacuum ultraviolet photolysis system for enhanced destruction of perfluoroalkyl substances” by Gongde Chen et al. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666911022000259 “For Decades, Polluters Knew PFAS Chemicals Were Dangerous But Hid Risks From Public” by Jared Hayes and Scott Faber https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/decades-polluters-knew-pfas-chemicals-were-dangerous-hid-risks-public Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a

Thu, January 26, 2023

World Population Reaches 8 Billion, Leprosy, Planet-Killer

Today you’ll learn about what it means for the planet now that we’ve reached a global population of 8 billion people, how leprosy might be able to repair damaged livers, and some information about an asteroid that’s been dubbed a, “Planet-killer.” World Population Reaches 8 Billion  “The world population has now reached 8 billion” by Allison Gasparini https://www.sciencenews.org/article/world-population-8-billion-humans-earth “Day of 8 Billion” by United Nations https://www.un.org/en/dayof8billion “World population hits 8 billion: What does it mean for the planet?” by CGTN https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2022-11-19/World-population-hits-8-billion-What-does-it-mean-for-the-planet--1f47kiG46qs/index.html#:~:text=On%20November%2015%202022%2C%20the,billion%20people%20in%20around%202080. “The World Population Just Hit 8 Billion and Here’s How It Will Continue to Grow” by David Adam https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-world-population-just-hit-8-billion-and-heres-how-it-will-continue-to-grow/ Leprosy  “Leprosy: Ancient disease able to regenerate organs” By James Gallagher https://www.bbc.com/news/health-63626239.amp “In vivo partial reprogramming by bacteria promotes adult liver organ growth without fibrosis and tumorigenesis” by Samuel Hess et al. https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-medicine/fulltext/S2666-3791(22)00379-2?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2666379122003792%3Fshowall%3Dtrue “Leprosy bacteria use 'biological alchemy'” by James Gallagher https://www.bbc.com/news/health-21056644 Planet-Killer  “Largest potentially hazardous asteroid detected in 8 years” by National Science Foundation https://beta.nsf.gov/news/largest-potentially-hazardous-asteroid-detected-8 “A Deep and Wide Twilight Survey for Asteroids Interior to Earth and Venus” by Scott S. Sheppard et al. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-3881/ac8cff Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! S

Wed, January 25, 2023

Internet Chip, Tomato Diet, Wrong Time Meds

Today we discuss how a new piece of technology is able to transfer the data of the entire internet in just one second, how eating a lot of tomatoes can improve your gut health, and how scientists are looking into how medicine is processed in the body at different times of day.  Internet Chip “Record-breaking chip can transmit entire internet's traffic per second” By Michael Irving https://newatlas.com/telecommunications/optical-chip-fastest-data-transmission-record-entire-internet-traffic/ “Petabit-per-second data transmission using a chip-scale microcomb ring resonator source” by A. A. Jørgensen et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41566-022-01082-z “A New Chip Is Capable of Transmitting All of the Internet's Traffic Every Second” by Anthony Wood https://www.ign.com/articles/world-record-data-transfer-internet-chip Tomato Diet  “Tracing tomatoes’ health benefits to gut microbes” by Emily Caldwell https://news.osu.edu/tracing-tomatoes-health-benefits-to-gut-microbes/ “Short-Term Tomato Consumption Alters the Pig Gut Microbiome toward a More Favorable Profile” by Mallory L. Goggans et al. https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/spectrum.02506-22 Wrong Time Meds  “New insights into the harms of taking medicines at the wrong time of day” By Rich Haridy https://newatlas.com/science/circadian-sedative-heart-damage-drug-time-day-dose/ “Timing matters for medications – your circadian rhythm influences how well treatments work and how much they might harm you” by Tobias Eckle https://theconversation.com/timing-matters-for-medications-your-circadian-rhythm-influences-how-well-treatments-work-and-how-much-they-might-harm-you-194906 “How circadian disruptions promote tumor growth and timing of cancer drugs may be vital” By Rich Haridy https://newatlas.com/circadian-cancer-tumor-night-shift-chronotherapy/59498/?itm_source=newatlas&itm_medium=article-body “Anti-inflammatory drugs slow healing, if take

Fri, January 20, 2023

Podcast Friends, Drunk Plants, Hot Temper

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, study finds” by Beth Ellwood https://www.psypost.org/2022/11/listening-to-podcasts-may-help-satisfy-our-psychological-need-for-social-connection-study-finds-64395 “Why people listen: Motivations and outcomes of podcast listening” by Stephanie J. Tobin https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0265806 Drunk Plants  “Getting Plants ‘Drunk’ Insulates them Against Drought, According to New Research” by Andy Corbley https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/getting-plants-drunk-insulates-them-against-drought-according-to-new-research/ “Pretreating soil with ethanol protects plants from drought, study finds” by Khurram Bashir https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220824225727.htm Hot Temper “AI-Based Research Reveals That Extreme Temperatures Fuel Online Hate Speech” by Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research https://neurosciencenews.com/extreme-weather-hate-speech-21374/ “Online Hate Speech Increases During Extreme Hot and Cold Weather, Study Shows” by Jeffrey Kluger https://time.com/6211832/extreme-weather-twitter-hate-speech/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/podcast-friends-drunk-plants-hot-temper

Thu, January 19, 2023

Strong Muscle Gene, The Secrets of Viking Poop, Parrot Chat

Today you’ll learn about how some researchers have activated a specific gene in the body that can make your muscles stronger without exercise, how a parasite that can still be found today was discovered in ancient viking poop, and how parrots understand timing when it comes to communication.  Strong Muscle Gene “Researchers Discover a Gene That Makes Your Muscles Significantly Stronger” by The University of Melbourne https://scitechdaily.com/researchers-discover-a-gene-that-makes-your-muscles-significantly-stronger/ The Secrets of Viking Poop “Viking Poop Helps Scientists Reconstruct Genome of Ancient Human Parasite” by Michelle Starr https://www.sciencealert.com/viking-poop-helps-scientists-reconstruct-genome-of-ancient-human-parasite “DNA in Viking poop sheds new light on 55,000-year-old relationship between gut companions” by University of Copenhagen https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/963666 “Dietary Inulin and Trichuris suis Infection Promote Beneficial Bacteria Throughout the Porcine Gut” by Sophie Stolzenbach, Laura J. Myhill, Lee O’Brien Andersen, Lukasz Krych, Helena Mejer, Andrew R. Williams, Peter Nejsum, C. Rune Stensvold, Dennis S. Nielsen and Stig M. Thamsborg https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2020.00312/full Parrot Chat   “900 PET PARROTS REVEAL RANGE OF VOCAL MIMICRY” BY U. PITTSBURGH https://www.futurity.org/parrots-vocal-mimicry-2839832-2/ “A survey of vocal mimicry in companion parrots” by Lauryn Benedict et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-24335-x ’ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.

Wed, January 18, 2023

3-Parent Babies, Shrinking Moles, Being Kind to Narcissists

Today you’ll learn about how researchers have been able to grow embryos that have three genetic parents, how European moles can shrink down to a tenth of their size during winter, and whether or not being kind to narcissists makes any difference in their behavior.  3-Parent Babies  “Study reveals how babies born from 3 parents are surprisingly similar to normal babies” by Rupendra Brahambhatt https://interestingengineering.com/science/spindle-transfer-embryo-development “Single-cell multiomics analyses of spindle-transferred human embryos suggest a mostly normal embryonic development” by Shuyue Qi https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3001741 Shrinking Moles  “European moles can shrink by a tenth in winter to save energy” By James Ashworth https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2022/september/european-moles-can-shrink-by-tenth-winter-save-energy.html “Winter conditions, not resource availability alone, may drive reversible seasonal skull size changes in moles” by Lucie Nováková, Javier Lázaro, Marion Muturi, Christian Dullin and Dina K. N. Dechmann https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.220652 Being Kind to Narcissists  “New study investigates the role compassion may play in reducing certain narcissistic traits” by Laura Staloch https://www.psypost.org/2022/12/new-study-investigates-the-role-compassion-may-play-in-reducing-certain-narcissistic-traits-64480 “Narcissistic traits and compassion: Embracing oneself while devoiding others” by Vanessa Lea Freund et al. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.914270/full Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial.

Fri, January 13, 2023

Aging Clock, Mental Health in Your Gut, Brain Tumor Vaccine

Today we explore how scientists are trying to find a way to make an “aging clock” that can determine your age and health by looking at your DNA, how looking at our gut could help us treat mental health disorders, and how there may be a new treatment option in the form of a vaccine for people suffering from brain tumors!   Aging Clock   “Aging clocks aim to predict how long you’ll live” by INfotech Group https://infotechgroup.co.uk/blog/aging-clocks-aim-to-predict-how-long-youll-live/ “Want to know when you’re going to die?” By Karen Weintraub https://www.technologyreview.com/2018/10/19/139463/want-to-know-when-youre-going-to-die/ Mental Health in Your Gut  “Gut Microbes May Lead to Therapies for Mental Illness” By UT Southwestern https://neurosciencenews.com/gut-microbes-mental-health-21385/ “Is there a link between gut health and anxiety?” by Rosie Slater https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/gut-health-and-anxiety#link Brain Tumor Vaccine   “Vaccine doubles brain tumour survival rate in medical breakthrough” by Sarah Knapton (PAYWALL) https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/11/17/vaccine-doubles-brain-tumour-survival-rate-medical-breakthrough/ “Vaccine shown to prolong life of patients with aggressive brain cancer” by Denis Campbell https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/nov/17/vaccine-shown-to-prolong-life-patients-aggressive-brain-cancer-trial-glioblastoma “Association of Autologous Tumor Lysate-Loaded Dendritic Cell Vaccination With Extension of Survival Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed and Recurrent Glioblastoma” by Linda M. Liau et al. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaoncology/fullarticle/2798847 “About Glioblastoma” by National Brain Tumor Society https://braintumor.org/events/glioblastoma-awareness-day/about-glioblastoma/#:~:text=Glioblastoma%20Facts%20%26%20Figures&text=More%20than%2013%2

Thu, January 12, 2023

Pain Worse at Night, Who Needs Water, Covid Nasal Spray

Today you’ll learn about the development of a potential new Covid vaccine in the form of a nasal spray, how your circadian rhythm affects how intensely you feel pain, and how the old saying that you need 8 glasses of water a day could be a myth.  Pain Worse at Night  “Why pain feels worse at night” by Allison Whitten https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/09/why-pain-feels-worse-at-night/ “Circadian rhythmicity of pain sensitivity in humans” by Inès Daguet, Véronique Raverot, Didier Bouhassira, and Claude Gronfier https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/145/9/3225/6637506?guestAccessKey=e94c8f79-7fca-42ca-98e2-085eb26400c3&login=false Who Needs Water?   “Stop counting cups. There’s an ocean of difference in our water needs” by UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/972344 “Variation in human water turnover associated with environmental and lifestyle factors” by YOSUKE YAMADA et al. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abm8668 Covid Nasal Spray   “How nasal-spray vaccines could change the pandemic” by Emily Waltz https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-02824-3 “Investigational Mucosal COVID Vaccine Protects Against Disease and Transmission” by Sarah Avery https://corporate.dukehealth.org/news/investigational-mucosal-covid-vaccine-protects-against-disease-and-transmission Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/pain-worse-at-night-who-needs-water-covid-nasal-spray

Wed, January 11, 2023

Delusion Science, S.A.D. About Day Length, Fentanyl Vaccine

Today we discuss the science of delusion, how changes in the length of our days can cause changes in our behavior, and a potential new life saving drug to fight the current opioid crisis.  Delusion Science  “What is walking corpse syndrome?” by Victoria Shepherd https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/walking-corpse-syndrome/ “Glass Bones and Walking Corpses: 9 Delusions from History” by Amy Irvine https://www.historyhit.com/common-delusions-in-history/ S.A.D. About Day Length  “How changes in length of day change the brain and subsequent behavior” by Scott LaFee https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/09/220907093419.htm “Seasonal changes in day length induce multisynaptic neurotransmitter switching to regulate hypothalamic network activity and behavior” by Alessandra Porcu https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abn9867 Fentanyl Vaccine  “An Immunconjugate Vaccine Alters Distribution and Reduces the Antinociceptive, Behavioral and Physiological Effects of Fentanyl in Male and Female Rats” by Colin N. Haile https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/14/11/2290 “New Fentanyl Vaccine Eliminates The Drug's High, Rat Study Finds” by Felicity Nelson https://www.sciencealert.com/new-fentanyl-vaccine-eliminates-the-drugs-high-rat-study-finds “Fentanyl Vaccine Breakthrough – Potential “Game Changer” for Opioid Epidemic” by University of Houston https://scitechdaily.com/fentanyl-vaccine-breakthrough-potential-game-changer-for-opioid-epidemic/ “Fentanyl Vaccine Potential ‘Game Changer’ for Opioid Epidemic” by Laurie Fickman https://uh.edu/news-events/stories/2022-news-articles/november-2022/11142022-fentanyl-vaccine-haile-kosten.php Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, a

Fri, January 06, 2023

Boyhood Nickname, Vampire Grave, Wrecked By Success

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 Ask Men About Their Boyhood Nicknames” By Jett Stone https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-souls-men/202209/why-you-should-ask-men-about-their-boyhood-nicknames “Why Men Need to Prioritize, and Celebrate, Their Friendships” by Jett Stone https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-souls-men/202202/why-men-need-prioritize-and-celebrate-their-friendships Vampire Grave  “Archaeologists unearth remains of 17th-century female “vampire” in Poland” by Jennifer Oullette https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/09/archaeologists-unearth-remains-of-17th-century-female-vampire-in-poland/ “Ancient human bloodsucker? Skeleton of female 'vampire' unearthed in Europe during dig” by Natalie Neysa Alund https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/09/08/skeleton-female-vampire-unearthed-poland-dig/8020403001/ Wrecked by Success  “New psychology research rebuts Sigmund Freud’s “wrecked by success” hypothesis” by Vladimir Hedrih https://www.psypost.org/2022/11/new-psychology-research-rebuts-sigmund-freuds-wrecked-by-success-hypothesis-64322 “Wrecked by Success? Not to Worry” by Harrison J. Kell et al. https://my.vanderbilt.edu/smpy/files/2013/02/Article-PPS-Kell-et-al-2022.pdf Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity <

Thu, January 05, 2023

Mosquito Magnets, Laughing Rats, Roman Relics

Today you’ll learn about why some people are more popular with mosquitoes than others, what tickling rats tells us about being human, and how a recent discovery of ancient statues re-writes what we believed about historical Tuscany.  Mosquito Magnets  “Why Are Some People Mosquito Magnets and Others Unbothered? A Medical Entomologist Points to Metabolism, Body Odor and Mindset” by Jonathan Day https://theconversation.com/why-are-some-people-mosquito-magnets-and-others-unbothered-a-medical-entomologist-points-to-metabolism-body-odor-and-mindset-187957 “Blood-feeding ecology of mosquitoes in two zoological gardens in the United Kingdom” by Arturo Hernandez-Colina, Merit Gonzalez-Olvera, Emily Lomax, Freya Townsend, Amber Maddox, Jenny C. Hesson, Kenneth Sherlock, Dawn Ward, Lindsay Eckley, Mark Vercoe, Javier Lopez & Matthew Baylis https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13071-021-04735-0 “Comparison of people who request mosquito control services and their non-requesting neighbors” by C D Morris & K B Clanton https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1583492/ Laughing Rats  “What Tickling Rats Tells Us About Human Development” by Adam Omary https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/natured-nurture/202209/what-tickling-rats-tells-us-about-human-development ““Laughing” rats and the evolutionary antecedents of human joy?” by Jaak Panksepp and Jeff Burgdorf https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0031938403001598?via%3Dihub Roman Relics  “Ancient Rome: Stunningly preserved bronze statues found in Italy” by BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-63564404 “Italy hails 'exceptional' discovery of ancient bronze statues in Tuscany” by Reuters https://www.cnn.com/style/article/italy-bronze-statues-tuscany/index.html “The Etruscans, an introduction” by Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/ancient-mediterranean-ap/ap-ancient-etruria/a/the-etruscans-

Wed, January 04, 2023

Decluttering the Mind, Never Forget Faces, Paralysis Neurons

Today we discuss how watching cleaning or decluttering videos affects our mental state, the abilities of super-recognizers, and a recent discovery into how manipulating the neurons in paralysis patients might be able to improve their mobility. Decluttering the Mind  “Why Watching Decluttering Videos Feels So Good” by Abby Alten Schwartz https://www.wired.com/story/why-watching-decluttering-videos-feels-so-good/ “How to Stop Doomscrolling—With Psychology” by Kenneth R. Rosen https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-stop-doomscrolling-psychology-social-media-fomo/ Never Forget Faces “I Never Forget a Face: The Science of Super-Recognizers' Amazing Feat of Recognition” by Leah Thayer https://neurosciencenews.com/super-recognizers-visual-learning-21379/ ‘They never forget a face. Research delves into how ‘super-recognizers’ can do this.” By Marlene Cimons https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/super-recognizer-facial-memory/2021/10/29/4cf80caa-2159-11ec-b3d6-8cdebe60d3e2_story.html Paralysis Neurons “Nine Paralysis Patients Walk Again Thanks to Newly Identified Neurons” by Ruairi J Mackenzie https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/nine-paralysis-patients-walk-again-thanks-to-newly-identified-neurons-367467 “The neurons that restore walking after paralysis” by Claudia Kathe et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05385-7 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/decluttering-the-mind-never-forget-faces-paralysi

Fri, December 30, 2022

Re-release: Covid’s Bright Side, Frog’s Out On a Limb, Fertilizing Fuel

Today, you’ll learn about how COVID-19 may have revamped cities for the better, astounding new technology that could one day regrow human limbs and how an agricultural fertilizer is going from feeding the world to potentially powering the world. Covid’s Bright Side  The Pandemic Might Have Redesigned Cities Forever by Adam Rogers https://www.wired.com/story/the-pandemic-might-have-redesigned-cities-forever/ Pandemic-led decline of US cities may be reversing by Howard Schneider https://www.reuters.com/world/the-great-reboot/pandemic-led-decline-us-cities-may-be-reversing-2021-05-04/ Car-Free Transportation Gets Boost from U.S. Grant Program by Laura Bliss https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-29/bike-pedestrian-infrastructure-favored-in-raise-grants Pandemic-era Street Spaces: Parklets, Patios, and the Future of the Public Realm by John Bela https://dirt.asla.org/2021/09/09/pandemic-era-street-spaces-parklets-patios-and-the-future-of-the-public-realm/ The Status of Outdoor Dining Across the Country by Amy McCarthy https://www.eater.com/22833407/pandemic-outdoor-dining-america-impact-neighborhoods Frogs Out On a Limb A new device helps frogs regrow working legs after an amputation by Carolyn Wilke https://www.sciencenews.org/article/frog-leg-regeneration-new-device-regrow-amputation Frogs regrow amputated legs in breakthrough experiment by Patrick Pester https://www.livescience.com/frogs-regrow-amputated-legs-in-lab Could Humans Ever Regenerate a Limb? by Jesse Emspak https://www.livescience.com/59194-could-humans-ever-regenerate-limbs.html How do we use frogs in research? by The Francis Crick Institute https://www.crick.ac.uk/news/2019-12-16_how-do-we-use-frogs-in-research Scientists regrow frog’s lost leg by Tufts University

Thu, December 29, 2022

Re-release: Solar Salads, Cursed Caffeine, Webb’s First Photo

Today, you’ll learn about the benefits of shading rooftop gardens with solar panels, caffeine’s dark secrets, and how the first image from the James Webb telescope promises a great run for Hubble’s successor. Solar Salads  “Your Rooftop Garden Could Be a Solar-Powered Working Farm” by Matt Simon https://www.wired.com/story/your-rooftop-garden-could-be-a-solar-powered-working-farm/ “Exploring The Potential of Rooftop Agrivoltaics” by Jennifer Bousselot and Thomas Hickey, Jr. https://livingarchitecturemonitor.com/articles/potential-rooftop-agrivoltaics-sp22 “Volunteer State (Finally) Discovers Solar Power — With A Regenerative Twist” by Tina Casey https://cleantechnica.com/2022/04/04/volunteer-state-finally-discovers-solar-power-with-a-regenerative-twist/ Cursed Caffeine “The invisible addiction: is it time to give up caffeine?” by Michael Pollan https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/jul/06/caffeine-coffee-tea-invisible-addiction-is-it-time-to-give-up “Caffeine: How much is too much?” by Mayo Clinic Staff https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20045678#:~:text=Caffeine “Caffeine - Uses, Side Effects, And More” from WebMD https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-979/caffeine#:~:text=Caffeine “How and When Did Humans Start Consuming Alcohol?” by Sedeer el-Showk https://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/accumulating-glitches/how_and_when_did_humans/#:~:text=According “Coffee and caffeine consumption and depression: A meta-analysis of observational studies” by Longfei Wang, Xiaoli Shen, Yili Wu, and Dongfeng Zhang https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26339067/ Webb’s First Photo “1st image snapped by iconic Webb telescope pushes limits of the 'laws of physics'” by Tom Metcalfe https://www.livescience.com/james-webb-telescope-image-limits

Wed, December 28, 2022

Re-release: Fabric with Ears, Dreaming of E.T., Fast Evolution

Today, you’ll learn about how researchers at MIT created an incredible new type of fabric that can save thousands of lives, how sleep scientists are explaining alien abductions, and how evolution is being sped up by human beings, causing ripple effects all over the place. Fabric with Ears  This fabric can hear your heartbeat by Carolyn Wilke https://www.sciencenews.org/article/fabric-hear-heartbeat-fiber-vibration-voltage-sound-material A fabric that “hears” your heart's sounds by Jennifer Chu https://news.mit.edu/2022/fabric-acoustic-microphone-0316 Researchers Create a Fabric That Can ‘Hear’ Your Heartbeat by Margaret Osborne https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-create-a-fabric-that-can-hear-your-heartbeat-180979753/ Hear and There: Sounds from Everywhere! by Daniel Henning, Edin Sabic, and Michael C. Hout https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2018.00063 Heart Disease Facts by The CDC https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm Electrical and Electromagnetic Fundamentals by Joseph J. Carr https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/static-electricity Smart Fibers Could Turn Army Uniforms Into Wearable Computers by Kyle Mizokami https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/research/a36732071/army-uniform-fibers-create-wearable-computers/ Dreaming of E.T. 'Alien abduction' stories may come from lucid dreaming, study hints by Mindy Weisberger https://www.livescience.com/lucid-dreaming-ufo-alien-abductions.html COULD SUSPECTED ALIEN ABDUCTIONS JUST BE … LUCID DREAMING? by Elizabeth Rayne <a href="https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/could-suspected-alien-abductions-be-l

Fri, December 23, 2022

Re-release: To the Moon Artemis, Oh Snap!, The Skunky Funk of Cannabis

Today, you’ll learn about a super exciting space program, blasting off in a few months, that will take us back to the moon for the first time in 50 years, how the simple snap of your fingers actually involves some cool physics and the chemistry behind the skunky stank of cannabis. To the Moon Artemis Artemis-I https://www.nasa.gov/artemisprogram Artemis https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/ Artemis Program https://www.nasa.gov/artemisprogram Around the Moon with NASA’s First Launch of SLS with Orion https://www.nasa.gov/feature/around-the-moon-with-nasa-s-first-launch-of-sls-with-orion NASA Readies Rocket for Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-readies-rocket-for-artemis-i-wet-dress-rehearsal The Artemis Plan https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/artemis_plan-20200921.pdf Rocket Weight and Thrust https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/sls_reference_guide_2022_web.pdf NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket reaches the launch pad by Brendan Byrne https://www.npr.org/2022/03/18/1087417075/nasas-artemis-1-moon-rocket-reaches-the-launch-pad NASA's Artemis program will land the first person of color on the moon by Ashley Strickland https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/09/world/nasa-artemis-person-of-color-crew-scn/index.html NASA's Artemis 1 moon megarocket rolls out to the launch pad today and you can watch it live by Chelsea Gohd https://www.space.com/artemis-1-moon-megarocket-rollout-webcast Why NASA’s new ‘Mega Moon Rocket’ is so incredible by Adam Mann https://www.livescience.com/megamoon-rocket-is-incredible SpaceX Starship: Stunning Concept Art Reveals NASA’s New Lunar Lander by Mike Brown https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-starship-nasa-n

Thu, December 22, 2022

Re-release: The True Cavity Culprit, Modular Meds, Enzymes vs Plastic

Today, you’ll learn about how your brushing routine may not be the biggest factor in whether or not you get cavities, how a new method of building pharmaceutical production facilities may bring medical access to previously underserved regions, and how the discovery of a plastic-eating bacteria could revolutionize the recycling industry. True Cavity Culprit  “Why People Who Brush Still Get Cavities” by Maggie Koerth https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/why-people-who-brush-still-get-cavities/ “How Can You Get Cavities If You Brush Your Teeth?” by davis & Beyer Dental Health Professionals https://www.venicedentist.com/how-can-you-get-cavities-if-you-brush-your-teeth “History of Sugar” from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_sugar Modular Meds “BioNTech plans to make vaccines in shipping containers” by The Economist https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/biontech-plans-to-make-vaccines-in-shipping-containers/21807708 “BioNTech Covid vaccine plan to ship container labs to Africa” By Jenny Hill https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60400114 Enzymes vs Plastic “The Future of Recycling May Be in Microbes” by Ula Chrobak https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/future-recycling-may-be-microbes-180979645/ “Scientists uncover the secrets of a plastic-destroying enzyme” by Abe Musselman https://www.inverse.com/innovation/enzyme-helps-bacteria-eat-plastic “Plastic-eating bacteria: Genetic engineering and environmental impact” by Scott Dutfield https://www.livescience.com/plastic-eating-bacteria "Endlessly recyclable materials could fix our plastic waste crisis" by Katharine Sanderson https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333763-000-endlessly-recyclable-materials-could-fix-our-plastic-waste-crisis/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://www.instag

Wed, December 21, 2022

Re-release: A Pill Made from Poop, Universal Organs, Soothing Baby Pain

Today, you’ll learn about an interesting way pills made from poop could help millions of people with allergies, how researchers edited the contents of a pair of donor lungs to better match the recipient, and how pain can affect a baby’s development and what parents can do about it. Peanut allergies are being treated in an…interesting new way.  "Fecal transplant pills helped some peanut allergy sufferers in a small trial” by https://www.sciencenews.org/article/fecal-transplant-pills-peanut-allergy-clinical-trial-poop-bacteria “Good early results with fecal microbiota therapy for peanut-allergic patients” by Bethany Tripp / Boston Children’s Hospital https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/944014 “Fecal matter pills used to treat peanut allergies in Boston study” by Heather Hegedus https://www.boston25news.com/news/fecal-matter-pills-used-to-treat-peanut-allergies-in-boston-study/875577919/ “Fecal Microbiota Transplant: We Know Its History, but Can We Predict Its Future?” by Todd H. Baron, MD (Mayo Clinic Proceedings) https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(13)00481-3/fulltext Peanut allergy facts - NIH https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10200001/ Lungs can now be edited for a better organ donor match.  "Researchers Want to Create 'Universal Donor' Lungs” by Sara Harrison https://www.wired.com/story/researchers-want-to-create-universal-donor-lungs/ “Creating 'universal' transplant organs: New study moves us one step closer.” by Nicoletta Lanese https://www.livescience.com/universal-blood-type-transplant-lungs-study "Scientists Say They've Found a Way to Create Universal Donor Lungs" by Ed Cara https://gizmodo.com/universal-donor-lungs-research-1848548951 “Researchers Investigate How to Make Donated Organs Compatible With Any Blood Type” by Meagan Drillinger https://www.healthline.com/health-news/researchers-investigate-how-to-make-donated-organs-compatible-with-any-blood-type<

Fri, December 16, 2022

The Power of the Face, Ultrasound Glasses, Listening Cat

Today you’ll learn about how using a face in marketing makes people more likely to align themselves with social causes, how scientists in China have developed a pair of glasses that use ultrasound technology to measure our eyes blinking, and how cats can distinguish between speech directed at them and other humans.  The Power of the Face  “The Power of Putting a Human Face on Social Causes” by Association for Psychological Science https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/please-feed-me-the-power-of-putting-a-human-face-on-social-causes.html “Helping Fellow Beings: Anthropomorphized Social Causes and the Role of Anticipatory Guilt” by Hee-Kyung Ahn, Hae Joo Kim, and Pankaj Aggarwal (PAYWALLED) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797613496823 “Reasons Why Putting a Human Face in Your Marketing Campaign Is an Essential Strategy” by Alan Draper https://www.business2community.com/marketing/reasons-why-putting-a-human-face-in-your-marketing-campaign-is-an-essential-strategy-02104065 Ultrasound Glasses  “New Technology Detects Eye Blinking With Ultrasound” by Melisha Yashinski https://sciworthy.com/new-technology-detects-eye-blinking-with-ultrasound/ “MEMS ultrasonic transducers for safe, low-power and portable eye-blinking monitoring” by Sheng Sun, Jianyuan Wang, Menglun Zhang, Yuan Ning, Dong Ma, Yi Yuan, Pengfei Niu, Zhicong Rong, Zhuochen Wang & Wei Pang https://www.nature.com/articles/s41378-022-00396-w Listening Cat  “Cat got your tongue: Cats distinguish between speech directed at them and humans” by SPRINGER NATURE https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/968597 “Cats can tell when speech is directed at them” By Andrei Ionescu https://www.earth.com/news/cats-can-tell-when-speech-is-directed-at-them/ “Discrimination of cat-directed speech from human-directed speech in a population of indoor companion cats (Felis catus)” by Charlotte de Mouzon et al. (PAYWALL) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10071-022-01674-w Follow Curiosity Daily

Thu, December 15, 2022

Time Flies, Human Microbiome, Smartphone Death Predictor

Today you’ll learn about how time flies as we age, how scientists are learning more and more about the microbiome within a human body, and the potential for a new phone app that can predict when you might die. Time Flies  “Why Does 'Time Fly' As We Get Older?” by Christopher Dwyer https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thoughts-thinking/202209/why-does-time-fly-we-get-older “Why time flies so fast as we get older” BY ABIGAIL SAWYER https://www.biotechniques.com/cell-and-tissue-biology/why-time-flies-as-we-get-older/ Human Microbiome “Scientists Have Made A Human Microbiome From Scratch” by Carl Zimmer https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/06/science/human-microbiome-bacteria.html “Design, construction, and in vivo augmentation of a complex gut microbiome” by Alice G. Cheng et al. https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(22)00990-4?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0092867422009904%3Fshowall%3Dtrue Smartphone Death Predictor   “Your smartphone could be used to estimate your risk of dying” by Grace Wade https://www.newscientist.com/article/2343342-your-smartphone-could-be-used-to-estimate-your-risk-of-dying/ “Smartphones could be used to predict a person's risk of dying, study finds” by Cathal Ryan https://www.buzz.ie/lifestyle/health/study-predict-mortality-rates-smartphone-28316953 “Population analysis of mortality risk: Predictive models from passive monitors using motion sensors for 100,000 UK Biobank participants” by Haowen Zhou, Ruoqing Zhu, Anita Ung, and Bruce Schatz https://journals.plos.org/digitalhealth/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pdig.0000045 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious?

Wed, December 14, 2022

Body Map, Brain 2.0, Pig Bystanders

Today we discuss how the body can physically feel emotions, how axolotls can regenerate their brains, and how pigs can play peacemakers during pig-on-pig fights.  Body Map “Where Are Emotions Felt In The Body?” by Juliana Ukiomogbe https://greatist.com/connect/emotional-body-maps-infographic#infographic “Bodily maps of emotions” by Lauri Nummenmaa, Enrico Glerean, Riitta Hari, and Jari K. Hietanen https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.1321664111 Brain 2.0  “Axolotl Weirdos Can Regrow Their Brains, A New Map Reveals Their Regeneration Secret” by Ashley Maynard https://www.livescience.com/axolotls-can-regenerate-their-brains “Adult axolotls can regenerate original neuronal diversity in response to brain injury” by Ryoji Amamoto, Violeta Gisselle Lopez Huerta, Emi Takahashi, Guangping Dai, Aaron K Grant, Zhanyan Fu, and Paola Arlotta https://elifesciences.org/articles/13998 Pig Bystanders  “Pig bystanders are pretty good at resolving anxiety and conflict in the pen” by Laura Baisas https://www.popsci.com/environment/pig-aggression-intervention/ “Bystander Effect” by Psychology Today Staff https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/bystander-effect “Pigs mediate barnyard fights with a light touch of the snout, study says” By Leo Sands https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2022/11/10/pigs-study-conflict-fight/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/body-map-brain-20-pig-bystanders

Fri, December 09, 2022

Astronaut Blood, Screen Wrinkles, Save the Snow Crab

Today we explore how astronauts’ blood mutates when coming back from space, how our screens are aging us, and the potential extinction event of the snow crab.  Astronaut Blood   “Astronauts' blood shows signs of DNA mutations due to spaceflight” by Elizabeth Howell https://www.space.com/astronaut-spaceflight-cancer-dna-mutations-study “Researchers Find Spaceflight May Be Associated With DNA Mutations and Increased Risk of Developing Heart Disease and Cancer” by Mount Sinai https://www.mountsinai.org/about/newsroom/2022/fesearchers-find-spaceflight-may-be-associated-with-dna-mutations-and-increased-risk-of-developing-heart-disease-and-cancer Screen Wrinkles  “Your phone screen could be making you age quicker” by Alex Hughes https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/your-phone-screen-could-be-making-you-age-quicker/ “Too much blue light can accelerate aging ... at least for flies” by Sarah Sloat https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/much-blue-light-can-accelerate-aging-least-flies-rcna44707 Save the Snow Crab  “What made billions of snow crabs disappear from the Bering Sea?” By Joanna Thompson https://www.livescience.com/billions-snow-crabs-vanish-from-bering-sea “Valuable crab populations are in a ‘very scary’ decline in warming Bering Sea” by Hal Bernton https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/valuable-crab-populations-crash-in-a-warming-bering-sea/ “Determination of Overfishing or an Overfished Condition: A Notice” by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/02/10/2022-02857/determination-of-overfishing-or-an-overfished-condition Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! St

Thu, December 08, 2022

Happy Healthy Kids, Hearing Data, Oystersong

Today you’ll learn about how kids’ well-being can affect adult heart health, what our ears can tell us about the cosmos, and how playing music meant for oysters can help them adapt to climate change.  Happy Healthy Kids  “Protecting Children’s Psychological Well-being Could Help Strengthen Their Hearts as Adults” by Boehm, J. K. https://www.psychologicalscience.org/publications/observer/obsonline/2022-sept-childhood-psychological-health-adult-hearts.html “Psychological Well-Being in Childhood and Cardiometabolic Risk in Middle Adulthood: Findings From the 1958 British Birth Cohort” by Julia K. Boehm https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/09567976221075608 Hearing Data  “Scientists are turning data into sound to listen to the whispers of the universe (and more)” by Jeffrey Cooke https://www.space.com/astronomy-sonification-turn-data-to-music “Sonification and Sound Design for Astronomy Research, Education and Public Engagement” by A. Zanella https://arxiv.org/abs/2206.13536 Oystersong  “Playing sea soundscapes can summon thousands of baby oysters – and help regrow oyster reefs” by Dominic McAfee https://theconversation.com/playing-sea-soundscapes-can-summon-thousands-of-baby-oysters-and-help-regrow-oyster-reefs-188006 “Soundscape enrichment enhances recruitment and habitat building on new oyster reef restorations” by Dominic McAfee, Brittany R. Williams, Lachlan McLeod, Andreas Reuter, Zak Wheaton, and Sean D. Connell https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/1365-2664.14307 “Oyster Reefs at Risk and Recommendations for Conservation, Restoration, and Management” by Michael W. Beck et al. https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/61/2/107/242615 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment

Wed, December 07, 2022

Healthy Breaks, Diarrhea Gene, Motorcycle Light

Today we discuss the benefits of taking breaks during work, how milk led to death, and a new configuration of lights that might lead to a massive decrease in the amount of motorcycle accidents that happen at night.  Healthy Breaks  “Microbreaks may help to prevent workplace burnout” by Neil McKim https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/microbreaks-may-help-to-prevent-workplace-burnout/ “Microbreaks can increase your well-being, but only if you do these types of activities, experts say” by Megan Marples https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/31/health/microbreaks-benefits-report-wellness/index.html Diarrhea Gene  “Famine and disease may have driven ancient Europeans’ lactose tolerance” by Bruce Bower https://www.sciencenews.org/article/lactose-tolerance-milk-famine-disease-ancient-europe “Famine and disease drove the evolution of lactose tolerance in Europe” by University of Bristol https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220727110700.htm Motorcycle Light  “New motorcycle lighting design could save lives” by Rice University https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/968338#.Y090EEpxNdQ.reddit “Effect of motorcycle lighting configurations on drivers’ perceptions of closing during nighttime driving” by Bradley W. Weaver et al. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1369847822001942 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/healthy-breaks-diarrhea-gene-motorcycle-light

Fri, December 02, 2022

Techno-Lonely, TV Glasses, Snooze Button

Today we explore how technology is making us lonely, how a new pair of glasses may be expanding your idea of a computer screen, and how hitting the snooze button too many times could ruin your sleep hygiene.  Techno-Lonely   “Cultivate Deeper Connections Using the Science of Friendship” BY Ryan Jenkins https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-case-connection/202209/cultivate-deeper-connections-using-the-science-friendship “Teens around the world are lonelier than a decade ago. The reason may be smartphones” by Tara Bahrampour https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/teens-loneliness-smart-phones/2021/07/20/cde8c866-e84e-11eb-8950-d73b3e93ff7f_story.html TV Glasses   “Lenovo’s New Glasses Project A Computer Display Inches From Your Eyes” by Daniel Gyllhem https://vigourtimes.com/lenovos-new-glasses-project-a-computer-display-inches-from-your-eyes/ “The Lenovo Glasses T1 are a monitor you wear on your face” by Joseph Foley https://www.creativebloq.com/news/lenovo-glasses-t1 “Lenovo Glasses T1 unveiled: Take a private big screen experience anywhere” by Darragh Murphy https://www.laptopmag.com/news/lenovo-glasses-T1-wearable-display Snooze Button “Hitting the snooze button? You’re far from alone, study shows” by UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/968205 “Snoozing: an examination of a common method of waking” by Stephen M Mattingly et al. https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/45/10/zsac184/6661272?login=false Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial

Thu, December 01, 2022

Mental Health Robot, Seaweed Coffee, Brain Stimulation for ED

Let’s talk about a recent study that shows children are more likely to be honest with their emotions when talking to a robot, a revolutionary new way to make single-use coffee pods from seaweed, and, trigger warning, how deep brain stimulation might help those suffering from eating disorders.  Mental Health Robot  “Children more candid about mental health when talking to robot, study finds” by Hannah Devlin https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/sep/01/children-mental-health-talking-robot-study-cambridge “Robots may be better at spotting mental wellbeing issues in children than traditional methods” by Luke Hurst https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/09/01/robots-may-be-better-at-spotting-mental-wellbeing-issues-in-children-than-traditional-meth Seaweed Coffee  “‘Revolutionary’ seaweed coffee balls could save thousands of tons of plastic waste” by Samuel Webb https://www.yahoo.com/news/revolutionary-seaweed-coffee-balls-could-103117132.html?guccounter=1 “Coffee Machine Ditches Plastic Pods, Uses Compressed ‘Coffee Balls’ Instead” by Adrianna Nine https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/339468-coffee-machine-ditches-plastic-pods-uses-compressed-coffee-balls-instead Brain Stimulation for ED “Effectiveness of Deep Brain Stimulation in Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and Obesity: A Systematic Review” by Timothy I Hsu et al. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36191890/ “Deep brain stimulation” by Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/deep-brain-stimulation/about/pac-20384562 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only

Wed, November 30, 2022

Health and Connection, 3D Dam, Reliance on English

Today you’ll learn about the behaviors researchers say can make us more connected with each other, how China is building an AI-powered, 3D Printed dam, and how an over-reliance on the English language is causing problems in the field of cognitive science.  Health and Connection  “Feeling connected enhances mental and physical health – here are 4 research-backed ways to find moments of connection with loved ones and strangers” by Dave Smallen https://theconversation.com/feeling-connected-enhances-mental-and-physical-health-here-are-4-research-backed-ways-to-find-moments-of-connection-with-loved-ones-and-strangers-185012 “Infant-Mother Face-to-Face Interaction: Age and Gender Differences in Coordination and the Occurrence of Miscoordination” by Edward Z. Tronick and Jeffery F. Cohn1 https://www.jstor.org/stable/1131074?origin=crossref 3D Dam  “China Proposed To Build A Dam with a Distributed 3D Printer” by RUPENDRA BRAHAMBHATT https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/08/chinese-propose-to-build-a-dam-with-a-distributed-3d-printer/ “3D printing of large filled construction projects” by Tianyun Liu http://jst.tsinghuajournals.com/EN/10.16511/j.cnki.qhdxxb.2022.25.045#1 Reliance on English  “Over-reliance on English hinders cognitive science” by Damián E. Blasi et al. https://www.cell.com/trends/cognitive-sciences/fulltext/S1364-6613(22)00236-4?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS1364661322002364%3Fshowall%3Dtrue “How English Dominates Cognitive Science” By Rocío Txabarriaga https://slator.com/how-english-dominates-cognitive-science/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a

Fri, November 25, 2022

Shower Ideas, Medicinal Chocolate, Black Holes Burping

Today we explore the science behind getting great ideas in the shower, how regular chocolate consumption can slow down cognitive decline, and how a black hole recently burped out the remnants of a star it absorbed four YEARS ago!  Shower Ideas   “The Science of Why You Have Great Ideas in The Shower” by Stacey Colino https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-science-of-why-you-have-great-ideas-in-the-shower/ar-AA10ANav “An improved neuroanatomical model of the default-mode network reconciles previous neuroimaging and neuropathological findings” by Pedro Nascimento Alves, Chris Foulon, Vyacheslav Karolis, Danilo Bzdok, Daniel S. Margulies, Emmanuelle Volle & Michel Thiebaut de Schotten https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-019-0611-3 Medicinal Chocolate  “Daily Chocolate May Rescue The Brain From Cognitive Decline” by Gary Wenk https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-brain-food/202209/daily-chocolate-may-rescue-the-brain-cognitive-decline “Daily multi-vitamins may improve brain function in older people – US study” by Ian Sample https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/sep/14/daily-multi-vitamins-may-improve-brain-function-in-older-people-us-study Black Holes Burping “‘We’ve Never Seen Anything Like This Before:’ Black Hole Spews Out Material Years After Shredding Star” by Harvard Center for Astrophysics https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/news/weve-never-seen-anything-black-hole-spews-out-material-years-after-shredding-star “Ask Ethan: Are Black Holes Made Of Dark Matter?” by Ethan Siegel https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2020/09/04/ask-ethan-are-black-holes-made-of-dark-matter/?sh=77bd9483438b “A Mildly Relativistic Outflow Launched Two Years after Disruption in Tidal Disruption Event AT2018hyz” by Y. Cendes et al. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-4357/ac88d0 “Black hole is 'burping out' a 'spaghettified' star it devoured years ago” by Robert Lea <a href="https://www.space.com/black-hole-spews-star-devoured-years-ago"

Thu, November 24, 2022

Smart Contacts, Stoned Dolphins, Birdsongs vs Traffic

We discuss how scientists have developed a cancer-detecting contact lens, the behaviors of inebriated dolphins, and how listening to birds singing can help our mental health!  Smart Contacts  “Scientists Create Smart Contact Lenses That Diagnose Cancer” by Ophthalmology Breaking News https://ophthalmologybreakingnews.com/scientists-create-smart-contact-lenses-that-diagnose-cancer “A Microchambers Containing Contact Lens for the Noninvasive Detection of Tear Exosomes” by Shaopei Li, Yangzhi Zhu, Reihaneh Haghniaz, Satoru Kawakita, Shenghan Guan, Jianjun Chen, Zijie Li, Kalpana Mandal, Jamal Bahari, Shilp Shah, Juchen Guo, Heemin Kang, Wujin Sun, Han-Jun Kim, Vadim Jucaud, Mehmet R. Dokmeci, Pete Kollbaum, Chi Hwan Lee, and Ali Khademhosseini https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.202206620?af=R Stoned Dolphins  “Dolphins 'Deliberately Get High' on Puffer Fish Nerve Toxins By Carefully Chewing and Passing Them Around” by Adam Withnall https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/dolphin-facts-puffer-fish-high-b1847115.html “Dolphins Getting High on Fish Toxin? Or Just a Load of Puff?” by NBC News https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/dolphins-getting-high-fish-toxin-or-just-load-puff-n3691 Birdsongs vs Traffic “Birdsongs alleviate anxiety and paranoia in healthy participants” by E. Stobbe, J. Sundermann, L. Ascone & S. Kühn https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-20841-0 “Listen! Birdsong Is Good for Mental Health” by Nicole Siller https://neurosciencenews.com/birdsong-mental-health-21639/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here

Wed, November 23, 2022

Cognitive Bias, Body Battery, 3D Printed School

Today you’ll learn about the science of cognitive bias, how scientists may have found a way to turn your body into a battery, and how the first 3D-printed school in Europe is about to be built in Ukraine.   Cognitive Bias  “Cognitive Biases and Brain Biology Help Explain Why Facts Don't Change Minds” by Keith M. Bellizzi https://theconversation.com/cognitive-biases-and-brain-biology-help-explain-why-facts-dont-change-minds-186530 “Misinformation and Its Correction: Continued Influence and Successful Debiasing” by  Stephan Lewandowsky, Ullrich K. H. Ecker, Colleen M. Seifert, Norbert Schwarz, and John Cook. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1529100612451018 Body Battery  “Scientists Found a Way To Turn Your Body Into a Battery With Your Clothes On” by Drew Turney https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/a40807192/clothes-that-power-electronics/ “Stretchable, Breathable, and Stable Lead-Free Perovskite/Polymer Nanofiber Composite for Hybrid Triboelectric and Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting” by Feng Jiang, Xinran Zhou, Jian Lv, Jian Chen, Juntong Chen, Haruethai Kongcharoen, Yihui Zhang, and Pooi See Lee https://www3.ntu.edu.sg/CorpComms2/Releases/NR2022/NR_220512_energy/energy%20harvesting.pdf 3D Printed School  “EUROPE’S FIRST 3D PRINTED SCHOOL TO BE BUILT IN WAR-TORN UKRAINE” by PAUL HANAPHY https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/europes-first-3d-printed-school-to-be-built-in-war-torn-ukraine-215791/ “The first 3D-printed school in a warzone is being printed in Ukraine” by Giulia Carbonaro https://uk.news.yahoo.com/first-3d-printed-school-world-150512856.html “Ukraine: World’s first 3D-printed school in a warzone, foundation laid” by Baba Tamim https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-first-3d-printed-school-ukraine Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://www.instagr

Fri, November 18, 2022

Asthma Cure, Shark Intestines, Human Brain Cells in Rats

Today we explore whether there is a potential long-term cure for asthma based on recent studies, how shark intestines are shaped exactly like a Tesla Valve, and what happens when you transplant human brain cells in newborn rats.  Asthma Cure  “Potential Long-Term Treatment for Asthma Found” by Aston University https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220809141233.htm “A Potential Long-Term Asthma Treatment Has Passed Early Trials in Mice” by DAVID NIELD https://www.sciencealert.com/a-potential-long-term-asthma-treatment-has-passed-early-trials-in-mice Most Recent Asthma Data https://www.cdc.gov/asthma/most_recent_national_asthma_data.htm Shark Intestines  “Shark Intestines Spiral Like a Valve Invented By Nikola Tesla” by Alex Fox https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/sharks-intestines-spiral-valve-invented-nikola-tesla-180978307/ “Shark spiral intestines may operate as Tesla valves” by Samantha C. Leigh, Adam P. Summers, Sarah L. Hoffmann and Donovan P. German https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2021.1359 Human Brain Cells in Rats “Human brain cells transplanted into baby rats’ brains grow and form connections” by Jessica Hamzelou https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/10/12/1061204/human-brain-cells-transplanted-baby-rats-brains/ “Maturation and circuit integration of transplanted human cortical organoids” by Omer Revah et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05277-w Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts

Thu, November 17, 2022

Small Talk, Crab Battery, Ancient Dragons

Today we discuss how only four minutes of small talk with a stranger can help you predict their personality traits, an exciting biodegradable battery option on the horizon, and a new discovery into the origins of dragons!   Small Talk  “Four Minutes of Small Talk Can Reveal Key Personality Traits” by Sascha Pare https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/aug/31/four-minutes-of-small-talk-can-reveal-key-personality-traits-study-says “Small Talk and Theory of Mind in Strategic Decision-Making” by Neha Bose and Daniel Sgroi https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/economics/staff/dsgroi/theoryofmind.pdf Crab Battery  “Crab and Lobster Shells Could Be Used To Make Renewable Batteries” by Sofia Quaglia https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/sep/01/crab-lobster-shells-could-used-make-renewable-batteries “A sustainable chitosan-zinc electrolyte for high-rate zinc-metal batteries” by Meiling Wu, Ye Zhang, Lin Xu, Chunpeng Yang, Min Hong, Mingjin Cui, Bryson C. Clifford, Shuaiming He, Shuangshuang Jing, Yan Yao, and Liangbing Hu https://www.cell.com/matter/fulltext/S2590-2385(22)00414-3 Ancient Dragons “Ancient 'dragons' were Earth’s first gliding reptiles” By Jennifer Nalewicki https://www.livescience.com/ancient-gliding-reptile-dragon-trees “The postcranial skeleton of the gliding reptile Coelurosauravus elivensis Piveteau, 1926 (Diapsida, Weigeltisauridae) from the late Permian Of Madagascar” by Valentin Buffa, Eberhard Frey, J. Sébastien Steyer & Michel Laurin https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02724634.2022.2108713?utm_medium=email&utm_source=EmailStudio&utm_campaign=Tree+canopy+changes+facilitated+the+evolution+of+the+first-ever+gliding+reptile%2C+new+study+suggests_4423303&cookieSet=1 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate —

Wed, November 16, 2022

Remote Mines, Mouse Embryos, Down Syndrome Treatment

Let’s talk about a potential new high-tech mine in Minnesota, how scientists have created a synthetic mouse embryo using stem cells, and a major breakthrough in the cause of and treatment for Down Syndrome.   Remote Mines “This Remote Mine Could Foretell the Future of America’s Electric Car Industry” by Ana Swanson https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/30/business/economy/electric-cars-us-nickel-mine.html “Fight over Minnesota nickel mine plan by Talon Metals is local — and global, too” by Mark Reilly https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2022/08/31/talon-metals-nickel-mine-minnesota.html Mouse Embryos  “Scientists Use Stem Cells To Create Synthetic Mouse Embryos” by Associated Press https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/scientists-use-stem-cells-create-synthetic-mouse-embryos-rcna44881 “Post-gastrulation synthetic embryos generated ex utero from mouse naive ESCs” by Shadi Tarazi, Alejandro Aguilera-Castrejon, Carine Joubran, Nadir Ghanem, Shahd Ashouokhi, Francesco Roncato, Emilie Wildschutz, Montaser Haddad, Bernardo Oldak, Elidet Gomez-Cesar, Nir Livnat, Sergey Viukov, Dmitry Lokshtanov, Segev Naveh-Tassa, Max Rose, Suhair Hanna, Calanit Raanan, Ori Brenner, Merav Kedmi, Hadas Keren-Shaul, Tsvee Lapidot, Itay Maza, Noa Novershtern, and Jacob H. Hanna https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674%2822%2900981-3 Down Syndrome Treatment “Hormone that could improve cognitive function in Down syndrome identified” By Helen Floersh https://www.fiercebiotech.com/research/scientists-have-identified-hormone-could-restore-cognitive-function-down-syndrome#:~:text=Now%2C%20a%20team%20of%20researchers,it%20could%20improve%20cognitive%20performance . “GnRH replacement rescues cognition in Down syndrome” by MARIA MANFREDI-LOZANO et al. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abq4515 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://www.

Fri, November 11, 2022

A Wandering Mind, Song of the Humpback, Robocap

Today we discuss the science behind a wandering mind, the ins and outs of songs composed by humpback whales, and how an innovative new robotic capsule might help our digestive systems absorb drugs that aren’t as effective to take orally.  A Wandering Mind    “The science of a wandering mind” By Tim Vernimmen https://knowablemagazine.org/article/mind/2022/science-wandering-mind “How Self-Generated Thought Shapes Mood—The Relation between Mind-Wandering and Mood Depends on the Socio-Temporal Content of Thoughts” by Florence J. M. Ruby, Jonathan Smallwood, Haakon Engen, and Tania Singer https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0077554 Song of the Humpback “Humpback Whales Pass Their Songs Across Oceans” by Carl Zimmer https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/30/science/humpback-whale-songs-cultural-evolution.html “Humpback Whales Almost 9,000 Miles Apart Have Been Caught Singing The Same Song” by Carly Casella https://www.sciencealert.com/humpback-whales-almost-9000-miles-apart-have-been-caught-singing-the-same-song Robocap “RoboCap – The Robotic Capsule Designed to Improve Drug Delivery in the Gut” by Sarah Whelan https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/robocap-the-robotic-capsule-designed-to-improve-drug-delivery-in-the-gut-366073 “RoboCap: Robotic mucus-clearing capsule for enhanced drug delivery in the gastrointestinal tract” by SHRIYA S. SRINIVASAN et al. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.abp9066 “Tiny robotic pill RoboCap delivers drugs to guts and could end injections like insulin” by Nergis Firtina https://interestingengineering.com/health/tiny-robotic-pill-robocap-drugs-guts “Human Insulin Injection” by MedLine Plus https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682611.html Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https:/

Thu, November 10, 2022

Frog Skin Cells, Shrimp Robots, Oral Insulin Tablet

Today we discuss how frog skin stem cells were recently used to create microscopic living machines, how scientists are trying to replicate the powerful punch of a mantis shrimp, and a new breakthrough in the creation of an oral insulin tablet.  Frog Skin Cells   “Frog skin cells turned themselves into living machines” by Laura Sanders https://www.sciencenews.org/article/frog-skin-cells-self-made-living-machines-xenobots “A cellular platform for the development of synthetic living machines” by Douglas Blackiston, Emma Lederer, and Michael Levin https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.abf1571 Shrimp Robots   “Small, Mighty Robots Mimic the Powerful Punch of Mantis Shrimp” by US Army Research Laboratory https://neurosciencenews.com/mantis-shrimp-robot-19301/ “Robot mimics the powerful punch of the mantis shrimp” by Harvard University https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If4IURa2Joo Oral Insulin Tablet   “Breakthrough results in developing an oral insulin tablet” by University of British Columbia https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-08-breakthrough-results-oral-insulin-tablet.html “Major Breakthrough In Development Of Oral Insulin Tablet Made In Rat Study” by Katie Spaulding https://www.iflscience.com/major-breakthrough-in-development-of-oral-insulin-tablet-made-in-rat-study-65127 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/frog-skin-cells-shrimp-robots-oral-insulin-tablet

Wed, November 09, 2022

Robot Squirrels. AI Labor Prediction, Dolphin Gangs

Today you’ll learn about how squirrels are parkour experts and can be used to teach robots to move in a similar way, how artificial intelligence can help expectant mothers predict childbirth risks, and the gangs of dolphins that are roaming our oceans.  Robot Squirrels  “Science’s next great leap: using squirrels to teach robots how to ‘parkour’” by Joe Pinkstone https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/08/05/sciences-next-great-leap-using-squirrels-teach-robots-parkour/ “Squirrel parkour: How leaping squirrels could inspire more nimble robots” by Lucia F. Jacobs, Nathaniel Hunt & Robert J. Full https://bigthink.com/life/squirrel-biomechanics/ “SCIENCE’S NEXT GREAT LEAP: USING SQUIRRELS TO TEACH ROBOTS HOW TO ‘PARKOUR’” by Joe Pinkstone https://www.impactlab.com/2021/08/15/sciences-next-great-leap-using-squirrels-to-teach-robots-how-to-parkour/ AI Labor Prediction  “Successful Labor Outcomes in Expectant Mothers Using AI” by Mayo Clinic https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220830131708.htm “Artificial intelligence is being used to accurately predict women’s childbirth risks” by Tristan Bove https://www.yahoo.com/now/artificial-intelligence-being-used-accurately-115041630.html?guccounter=1 Dolphin Gangs “Dolphins form largest alliance network outside humans, study finds” by University of Bristol https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220829153233.htm “How Do Dolphins Communicate?” by Discovery Cove https://discoverycove.com/orlando/blog/how-do-dolphins-communicate/#:~:text=Dolphins%20Speak%20Body%20Language,each%20other%20and%20spy%20hopping . “Dolphins Have Formed the 'Largest Alliance Network Known Outside of Humans'” by Robyn White https://www.newsweek.com/dolphins-formed-largest-alliance-network-known-outside-humans-1738428 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with </a

Fri, November 04, 2022

Music and Dementia, Microbe Rocket Fuel, Bitcoin Mining

Today you’ll learn about how music is being used to combat dementia, how scientists are making more efficient rocket fuel from bacteria, and the environmental effects of bitcoin mining. Music and Dementia   “Music Helps Patients With Dementia Connect With Loved Ones” by Marla Paul https://neurosciencenews.com/music-alzheimers-connection-21316/ “Music: Bridging Memories for People With Alzheimer's” by Dennis Thompson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2022-09-06/music-bridging-memories-for-people-with-alzheimers Microbe Rocket Fuel “Bacteria for Blastoff: Using Microbes to Make Supercharged New Rocket Fuel” by Aliyah Kovner https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/06/30/bacteria-for-blastoff/ “Microbes May Hold the Secret to Creating More Powerful Rocket Fuel” By Kevin Hurler https://gizmodo.com/microbes-produce-powerful-and-cleaner-rocket-fuel-1849142045 Bitcoin Mining  “Technology: University of New Mexico researchers find Bitcoin mining is environmentally unsustainable” by University of New Mexico https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/966192 “How Does Bitcoin Mining Work?” by Matt Whittaker https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-mining/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/music-and-dementia-microbe-rocket-fuel-bitcoin-mining

Thu, November 03, 2022

The Myth of Man Flu, Arctic Lakes, Buzzing Bats

Let’s talk about whether “man flu” is fact or fiction, how the Arctic lakes just threw a curveball at our climate change projections, and the genius new way bats are tricking their predators.  The Myth of Man Flu  “Man flu is not a thing – Gender-specific secondary analysis of a prospective randomized-controlled trial for acute rhinosinusitis” by Reidl et al. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022399922003324?via%3Dihub “Stop accusing men of overreacting – 'man flu' really does exist, doctor claims” by Nicola Davis https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/dec/11/stop-accusing-men-of-overreacting-man-flu-really-does-exist-claims-doctor “'Man Flu' May Be Real After All, Study Says” by Alice G. Walton https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2017/12/12/man-flu-may-be-an-actual-thing-study-finds/?sh=723fbdb31240 “The science behind “man flu”” by Kyle Sue https://www.bmj.com/content/359/bmj.j5560 “Is "man flu" really a thing?” By Robert H. Shmerling, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/man-flu-really-thing-2018010413033 Arctic Lakes  “Bats buzz like hornets to scare off owl predators” by Freda Kreier https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01274-1 “Bats buzz like hornets to scare away predators” by Tess Joosse https://www.science.org/content/article/bats-buzz-hornets-scare-away-predators#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20mouse%2Deared,and%20send%20owls%20scurrying%20away Buzzing Bats  “Arctic lakes are vanishing in surprise climate finding” by University of Florida https://phys.org/news/2022-08-arctic-lakes-climate.html “In a surprise climate change finding, Arctic lakes are vanishing” by Karen Graham https://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-science/in-a-surprise-climate-change-finding-arctic-lakes-are-vanishing/article#ixzz7hLx9zkz6

Wed, November 02, 2022

Hacking Device, Designer Seaweed, Accent Exposure

We discuss the latest in phone hacking technology, how aquaculture may be able to help the global food crisis, and how engaging with people who speak in a foreign accent may help us retain language. Hacking Device   “Hacking device can secretly swipe and tap your smartphone screen” by Jeremy Hsu https://www.newscientist.com/article/2335970-hacking-device-can-secretly-swipe-and-tap-your-smartphone-screen/ “‘Invisible finger’ demo hacks the touchscreen” by Billy Hurley https://www.itbrew.com/stories/2022/08/22/invisible-finger-demo-hacks-the-touchscreen Designer Seaweed  “New aquaculture technology can help ease the global food crisis” by Tel-Aviv University https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220831094703.htm “Enriched seaweed may be a key element in the fight against world hunger, experts flag” by William Bradford Nichols https://www.nutritioninsight.com/news/enriched-seaweed-may-be-a-key-element-in-the-fight-against-world-hunger-experts-flag.html Accent Exposure  Exposure to accents helps children learn words by University of Freiburg https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/966388#.YzXammCICB0.reddit “Why do some accents sound better than others?” By Gerry Howley https://theconversation.com/why-do-some-accents-sound-better-than-others-77732 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/hacking-device-designer-seaweed-accent-exposure

Fri, October 28, 2022

Flirting Cats, Walking Sharks, Preventing Cerebral Palsy

We discuss a new app that can translate a cat’s meow into human languages, how the Epaulette shark is teaching us about climate change, and a potential treatment that might prevent cerebral palsy. Flirting Cats   “Did My Cat Just Hit On Me? An Adventure in Pet Translation” by Emily Anthes https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/29/science/cats-pets-ommunication-artificial-intelligence.html “Melody matters: An acoustic study of domestic cat meows in six contexts and four mental states” by Susanne Schötz​​, Joost van de Weijer​, and Robert Eklund https://peerj.com/preprints/27926/ “The Animal Translators” by Emily Anthes https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/30/science/translators-animals-naked-mole-rats.html Walking Sharks  “These Sharks Can Walk, and They Might Help Us Understand More About Climate Change” by Orlando Mayorquin https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/08/25/walking-epaulette-shark-climate-change/7879031001/ “Aquatic Walking and Swimming Kinematics of Neonate and Juvenile Epaulette Sharks” by Marianne E Porter, Andrea V Hernandez, Connor R Gervais, and Jodie L Rummer https://academic.oup.com/icb/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/icb/icac127/6650877?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false Preventing Cerebral Palsy  “Study offers hope for preventing cerebral palsy” by University of Auckland https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/966360 “Tumour necrosis factor blockade after asphyxia in foetal sheep ameliorates cystic white matter injury” by Christopher A. Lear, Benjamin A. Lear, Joanne O. Davidson, Jialin Sae-Jiw, Johanna M. Lloyd, Simerdeep K. Dhillon, Alistair J. Gunn, and Laura Bennet https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36087304/ “Cerebral Palsy Facts and Statistics” by Pierrette Mimi Poinsett, M.D. https://www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com/cerebral-palsy/research/facts-and-statistics/#:~:text=Around%20764%2C000%20people%20in%20the,with%20cerebral%20palsy%20each%20year. What is Cerebral Palsy? <

Thu, October 27, 2022

Geckos & Skin Cancer, Music in Childhood, Underwater Camera

Today we discuss the connection between skin cancer and a leopard gecko named Mr. Frosty, how playing a musical instrument in childhood can affect brain function as we age, and how a new underwater camera can help us explore previously-unseen parts of the ocean.  Geckos & Skin Cancer  “This Gecko Named Mr. Frosty and His 900 Babies May Inspire Human Skin Cancer Treatments” by Elizabeth Gamillo https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/reptiles-frosty-yellow-skin-may-reveal-future-treatments-skin-cancers-humans-180978075/ “Leopard Gecko Skin Tumors Traced to Cancer Gene” by Longua Guo et al. https://www.hhmi.org/news/leopard-gecko-skin-tumors-traced-to-cancer-gene Music in Childhood “Playing music in childhood linked to a sharper mind in old age, study suggests” by Guardian Staff https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/aug/29/playing-music-in-childhood-linked-to-a-sharper-mind-in-old-age-study-suggests “Experience of playing music in childhood and adolescence linked to better cognitive ability in old age: Study” Edited By: Srishti Singh Sisodia https://www.wionews.com/science/experience-of-playing-music-in-childhood-and-adolescence-linked-to-better-cognitive-ability-in-old-age-study-511864 Underwater Camera “MIT engineers build a battery-free, wireless underwater camera” by Adam Zewe https://news.mit.edu/2022/battery-free-wireless-underwater-camera-0926 “Battery-free wireless imaging of underwater environments” by Sayed Saad Afzal, Waleed Akbar, Osvy Rodriguez, Mario Doumet, Unsoo Ha, Reza Ghaffarivardavagh & Fadel Adib https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-33223-x Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/

Wed, October 26, 2022

Pee and Seagrass, Heart Sound Maps, Modified Mosquitos

Today we talk about how crystallizing human urine can help save seagrass, a new AI program that can detect early signs of heart disease, and how mosquitos can be used to vaccinate against malaria.  Pee and Seagrass  “Human Pee Might Just Be the Key to Saving Seagrass” by Jesse Kathan https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/human-pee-might-just-be-the-key-to-saving-seagrass-180980368/ “Use of a wastewater recovery product (struvite) to enhance subtropical seagrass restoration” by C. MacDonnella, F. Bydalek, T.Z. Osborne, A. Beard, S.Barbour, D.Leonard, J. Makinia, and P.W. Ingletta. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0048969722028133 Heart Sound Maps  “Low-cost disease diagnosis by mapping heart sounds” by American Institute of Physics https://phys.org/news/2022-08-low-cost-disease-diagnosis-heart.html “Low-Cost Disease Diagnosis By Mapping Heart Sounds” by Addrew Shawn https://vervetimes.com/low-cost-disease-diagnosis-by-mapping-heart-sounds-sciencedaily/ “Aortic Stenosis Overview” https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-valve-problems-and-disease/heart-valve-problems-and-causes/problem-aortic-valve-stenosis “Epidemiology of Aortic Valve Stenosis (AS) and of Aortic Valve Incompetence (AI): Is the Prevalence of AS/AI Similar in Different Parts of the World?” https://www.escardio.org/Journals/E-Journal-of-Cardiology-Practice/Volume-18/epidemiology-of-aortic-valve-stenosis-as-and-of-aortic-valve-incompetence-ai#:~:text=Aortic%20stenosis%20is%20the%20second,increasing%20prevalence%20with%20advancing%20age. Modified Mosquitos  “A box of 200 mosquitoes did the vaccinating in this malaria trial. That's not a joke!” By Max Barnhart https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/09/21/1112727841/a-box-of-200-mosquitoes-did-the-vaccinating-in-this-malaria-trial-thats-not-a-jo <

Fri, October 21, 2022

The Dead Speak, Egyptian Discoveries, Pyramid Building

Join us for a deep dive into the latest and wildest new discoveries from Ancient Egypt to get you ready for the release of DC’s new film Black Adam, only in theaters. The dead speak! Yes, scientists have recreated the voice of a 3,000 year old mummy and we’ll tell you all about it as well as how some ancient Egyptian tombs contain more than just gold, and a recent discovery as to how the pyramids were built.  The Dead Speak “The dead speak! Scientists recreate voice of 3000-year-old mummy” by Erin Malsbury https://www.science.org/content/article/dead-speak-scientists-re-create-voice-3000-year-old-mummy “We can now hear the voice of a mummy 3,000 years after the Egyptian priest last spoke” by Doyle Rice https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/01/24/scientists-recreate-voice-ancient-egyptian-mummy/4557044002/ “Synthesis of a Vocal Sound from the 3,000 year old Mummy, Nesyamun ‘True of Voice’” by D. M. Howard, J. Schofield, J. Fletcher, K. Baxter, G. R. Iball & S. A. Buckley https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-56316-y “First recording of human sound was made today in 1860: Interesting facts about the event” by India Today https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-&-current-affairs/story/first-recording-of-human-sound-317089-2016-04-09 Egyptian Discoveries  “2,600-Year-Old Halloumi Discovered In Ancient Egyptian Tomb” by Jack Dunhill https://www.iflscience.com/2-600-year-old-halloumi-discovered-in-ancient-egyptian-tomb-65398 “What did ancient Egypt's pharaohs stash inside the pyramids?” by Owen Jarus https://www.livescience.com/what-is-inside-egyptian-pyramids “Egyptian Archaeologists Just Uncovered the Sarcophagus of King Ramses II’s Royal Treasurer” by Vittoria Benzine https://news.artnet.com/art-world/egyptian-archaeologists-just-uncovered-the-sarcophagusof-king-ramses-iis-royal-treasurer-2186522 “Egypt breakthrough as experts suspect Nefertiti is hidden in Tutankhamun’s tomb” by Jacob Paul <a href="https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1675646/egypt-neftertiti-tut

Thu, October 20, 2022

Magic Addiction Fix, Parkinson’s Detection, Wind Turbines

Today we talk about how psilocybin from magic mushrooms can help those struggling with alcohol addiction, a new device that can detect Parkinson’s disease from breathing patterns, and how we can recycle wind turbines. Magic Addiction Fix “Psychedelic ‘Magic Mushroom’ Ingredient Could Help Treat Alcohol Addiction” by Margaret Osborne https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/psychedelic-magic-mushroom-ingredient-could-help-treat-alcohol-addiction-180980658/ “Psilocybin shows promise for treating alcohol addiction, new study finds” by Oliva Goldhill https://www.statnews.com/2022/08/24/psilocybin-shows-promise-for-treating-alcohol-addiction-study/ Parkinson’s Detection “Artificial intelligence model can detect Parkinson's from breathing patterns, researchers show” by ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220825120322.htm “Artificial intelligence-enabled detection and assessment of Parkinson’s disease using nocturnal breathing signals” by Yuzhe Yang, Yuan Yuan, Guo Zhang, Hao Wang, Ying-Cong Chen, Yingcheng Liu, Christopher G. Tarolli, Daniel Crepeau, Jan Bukartyk, Mithri R. Junna, Aleksandar Videnovic, Terry D. Ellis, Melissa C. Lipford, Ray Dorsey & Dina Katabi https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-01932-x Wind Turbines “Recycled Wind Turbine Blades Can Make Gummy Bears, Diapers Combining Glass Fibers with Plant-Derived Polymer” by Marie Morales https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/39610/20220829/recycled-wind-turbine-blades-make-gummy-bears-diapers-combining-glass.htm “Recycled Wind Turbines Could Be Made into Plexiglass, Diapers or Gummy Bears” by Sophie Bushwick https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/recycled-wind-turbines-could-be-made-into-plexiglass-diapers-or-gummy-bears/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science

Wed, October 19, 2022

Reverse Aging, Cooperation Increase, Time & Covid

Today we explore a potential scientific fountain of youth, how cooperation among strangers has, contrary to popular belief, actually increased in recent years, and how the pandemic has caused the perception of time distortion.  Reverse Aging “Scientists actually reversed human aging using a revolutionary new treatment” by Mike Wehner https://bgr.com/science/age-reversal-oxygen-therapy/ “Human aging process biologically reversed in world first” by Sarah Knapton https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/11/18/human-ageing-process-biologically-reversed-world-first/ Cooperation Increase “New study shows that cooperation among strangers in the US has increased since the 1950s” by Douglas Heingartner https://www.psychnewsdaily.com/cooperation-among-strangers-is-increasing/ “Cooperation among strangers has increased since the 1950s” by Yu Kou https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2022/07/cooperation-among-strangers Time & Covid “Study examines distorted time perception during pandemic” by ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220823170747.htm “Trauma, time and mental health — new study unpacks pandemic phenomenon” By Erin Blakemore https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/09/05/covid-mental-health-time-distortion Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/reverse-aging-cooperation-increase-time-covid

Fri, October 14, 2022

Parents & Screens, BFFs Smell the Same, Locusts Find Cancer

We discuss how digital media affects parents and caregivers, how friends often have similar body odor, and the cancer-sniffing abilities of locusts.  Parents & Screens  “Using digital media to relax is related to lower-quality parenting” by Media Relations, University of Waterloo https://uwaterloo.ca/news/media/using-digital-media-relax-related-lower-quality-parenting “Parents attached to digital devices more likely to yell at their kids, are less ‘present’ in their lives” By Chris Melore https://studyfinds.org/digital-media-lousy-parents/ BFFs Smell the Same “Scent of a friend: Similarities in body odor may contribute to social bonding” by Noah Sobel https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/06/220627125010.htm Locusts Find Cancer  “Locusts can 'sniff' out human cancer” by Matt Davenport https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220805154405.htm “Locusts Can Smell Cancer, And It Could Give Us A Brilliant New Way to Save Lives” by David Nield https://www.sciencealert.com/locusts-are-actually-great-at-sniffing-out-cancer-scientists-find Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/parents-screens-bffs-smell-the-same-locusts-find-cancer

Thu, October 13, 2022

Food for Climate Change, New Water Planet, Stormchasers

We delve into which foods that research shows will become more popular as we adjust to climate change, the discovery of a new planet covered in water, and the effects of Arctic storms on ice levels.  Food for Climate Change  “These six foods may become more popular as the planet warms” by Anna Gibbs https://www.sciencenews.org/article/food-climate-future-nutrition-millet-seaweed-cassava-mussels “What Is Cassava? Health Benefits and How to Prepare It” by Healthline https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/cassava New Water Planet  “An extrasolar world covered in water?” By University of Montreal https://phys.org/news/2022-08-extrasolar-world.html “Newly discovered exoplanet may be a ‘Super Earth’ covered in water” by Laura Baisas popsci.com/science/extrasolar-planet-ocean-water-space/ Stormchasers “Arctic storm chasers brave giant cyclones to understand how they chew up sea ice” by Eric Hand https://www.science.org/content/article/arctic-stormchasers-brave-giant-cyclones-understand-chew-sea-ice “Climate scientists chase Arctic storms” by Victoria Gill https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-62490130 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/food-for-climate-change-new-water-planet-stormchasers

Wed, October 12, 2022

VR & Transcendence, Stonehenge Calendar, Pregnant With Covid

We discuss how VR is as effective as psychedelics at helping people reach transcendence, whether Stonehenge may have been an ancient calendar, and how COVID-19 has affected women in late pregnancy.  VR & Transcendence  “VR is as good as psychedelics at helping people reach transcendence” by Hana Kiros https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/08/06/1056727/vr-virtual-reality-psychedelics-transcendence/ “VR Experience Simulates The Feeling Of LSD & Mushrooms” by Kyle Melnick https://vrscout.com/news/vr-experience-simulates-the-feeling-of-lsd-mushrooms/# Stonehenge Calendar  “Stonehenge May Have Been an Ancient Solar Calender” by Tom Metcalfe https://www.nbcnews.com/science/weird-science/stonehenge-may-ancient-solar-calendar-study-finds-rcna18020 “​​Stonehenge may be an ancient solar calendar” by Sara Novak https://astronomy.com/news/2022/07/stonehenge-may-be-an-ancient-solar-calendar Pregnant With Covid “Higher rates of preterm birth in women infected with COVID-19 in late pregnancy” by Noga Fallach, Yaakov Segal, Jeny Agassy, Galit Perez, Asaf Peretz, Gabriel Chodick, Sivan Gazit, Tal Patalon, Amir Ben Tov, Inbal Goldshtein. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220720150610.htm “Pregnancy outcomes after SARS-CoV-2 infection by trimester: A large, population-based cohort study” by Noga Fallach, Yaakov Segal,Jeny Agassy,Galit Perez,Asaf Peretz,Gabriel Chodick,Sivan Gazit,Tal Patalon,Amir Ben Tov,Inbal Goldshtein https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.027089 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcript

Fri, October 07, 2022

Dating App Data, Mass Frog Grave, Cure for Colorblind

Let’s talk about how dating apps stress us out, the discovery of a massive ancient frog grave, and how gene therapy can potentially cure colorblindness.  Dating App Data “The agony of partner choice: The effect of excessive partner availability on fear of being single, self-esteem, and partner choice overload” by Marina F. Thomas, Alice Binder, and Jörg Matthes. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563221003009 “Science of Dating: How Many Times Should You Swipe on a Dating App?” by Ellen Nguyen. https://medium.com/tinglymind/science-of-dating-how-many-times-should-you-swipe-on-a-dating-app-acb28e6e709a Mass Frog Grave “Ancient frogs in mass grave died from too much sex – new research” by Daniel Falk https://theconversation.com/ancient-frogs-in-mass-grave-died-from-too-much-sex-new-research-188562 “How Frogs Benefited From The Dinosaurs' Extinction” by Merrit Kennedy https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/07/03/535383841/how-frogs-benefited-from-the-dinosaurs-extinction?t=1661975212547 “The skeletal taphonomy of anurans from the Eocene Geiseltal Konservat-Lagerstätte, Germany: insights into the controls on fossil anuran preservation” by Daniel Falk, Oliver Wings, and Maria E. McNamara https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/spp2.1453 Cure for Colorblind “Gene therapy partly restores cone function in two completely colorblind children” by Science Daily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220824102951.htm “A demonstration of cone function plasticity after gene therapy in achromatopsia” by Mahtab Farahbakhsh, Elaine J Anderson, Roni O Maimon-Mor, Andy Rider, John A Greenwood, Nashila Hirji, Serena Zaman, Pete R Jones, D Samuel Schwarzkopf, Geraint Rees, Michel Michaelides, and Tessa M Dekker https://academic.oup.com/brain/advance-article/doi/10.1093/brain/awac226/6673168?login=false Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainm

Thu, October 06, 2022

Bee Venom Kills Cancer, Giant Manatees, Monkey Masturbation

Our stories today discuss how bee venom can potentially help fight cancer, the history of manatees, and recent discoveries in how monkeys use tools.  Bee Venom Kills Cancer “Honeybee venom kills aggressive breast cancer cells: Australian study” by Rachel Arthur https://www.biopharma-reporter.com/Article/2020/09/07/Honeybee-venom-kills-aggressive-breast-cancer-cells-study “Honeybee venom 'kills some breast cancer cells'” by BBC https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-53994058 “Honeybee venom kills aggressive breast cancer cells” by James Kingsland https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/honeybee-venom-kills-aggressive-breast-cancer-cells#Blocking-messages Giant Manatees “New research tracks the history of manatees across Earth's oceans” by Karl Bates https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220825120334.htm “History of Manatees Across World’s Oceans Tracked by New Research” by Cristen Hemingway Jaynes https://www.ecowatch.com/manatee-history-science.html Monkey Masturbation “Some Monkeys Use Stone Tools for Pleasure, Study Suggests” by Emily Anthes https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/26/science/monkeys-sex-toys-masturbation.html “Monkeys in Indonesia use rocks as 'sex toys'” by Patrick Pester https://www.livescience.com/monkey-stone-sex-toy-hypothesis Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/bee-venom-kills-cancer-giant-manatees-monkey-masturbation

Wed, October 05, 2022

Online Learning, Alcohol Cravings, Manipulative Dogs

We explore how online learning affects the body, how mood affects alcohol cravings in both men and women, and how dogs have evolved to manipulate us!  Online Learning “Online teaching triggers a different response in the body” by Meike Drießen https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220817104031.htm “Neuroanatomy, Parasympathetic Nervous System” by Jacob Tindle & Prasanna Tadi. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553141/#:~:text=The%20parasympathetic%20nervous%20system%20predominates,digestion%20and%20urination.%5B1%5D Alcohol Cravings “Mood Influences Alcohol Craving Differently in Men and Women” by Neuroscience News https://neurosciencenews.com/mood-alcohol-cravings-21321/ “Liking, Wanting and the Incentive-Sensitization Theory of Addiction” by Kent C. Berridge and Terry E Robinson https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5171207/#:~:text=The%20incentive%2Dsensitization%20theory%20posits,an%20amplification%20of%20'liking'. “Mood Shifts Have Opposite Impact on Alcohol Cravings in Men and Women” by Leah Kuntz https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/mood-shifts-have-opposite-impact-on-alcohol-cravings-in-men-and-women Manipulative Dogs “Our Dogs Do Manipulate Us, According to Science” by Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/our-dogs-do-manipulate-us-according-to-science “Dog Faces Are Faster than Wolf Faces” by Anne Burrows & Kailey Omstead. https://www.eventscribe.net/2022/EB2022/fsPopup.asp?PresentationID=1027886&query=burrows&mode=presinfo Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertain

Fri, September 30, 2022

PPE Concrete, Steroid Use and ADHD, Butterfly Chastity

Today we discuss how recycling used personal protective equipment can make stronger concrete, a rise in ADHD symptoms among male weightlifters who take steroids, and the battle of the sexes among male and female butterflies! PPE Concrete “PPE can be recycled to make stronger concrete” by Gosia Kaszubska and Will Wright https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2022/august/ppe-concrete “Recycled PPE could strengthen concrete” by The Engineer https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/recycled-ppe-could-strengthen-concrete Steroid Use and ADHD  “ADHD symptoms and use of anabolic androgenic steroids among male weightlifters” by Emilie Kildal, Bjørnar Hassel & Astrid Bjørnebekk https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-12977-w#:~:text=AAS%20use%20among%20weightlifters%20is,drug%20prevention%20strategies%20in%20sports. “ADHD symptoms are more prevalent in male weightlifters who use steroids, study finds” by Patricia Y. Sanchez https://www.psypost.org/2022/08/adhd-symptoms-are-more-prevalent-in-male-weightlifters-who-use-steroids-study-finds-63795 Butterfly Chastity “In butterfly battle of sexes, males deploy ‘chastity belts’ but females fight back” by Halle Marchese and Natalie van Hoose https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/male-butterflies-deploy-chastity-belts/ “Is Sexual Conflict a Driver of Speciation? A Case Study With a Tribe of Brush-footed Butterflies” by Ana Paula S Carvalho, Ryan A St Laurent, Emmanuel F A Toussaint, Caroline Storer, Kelly M Dexter, Kwaku Aduse-Poku, and Akito Y Kawahara https://academic.oup.com/sysbio/article/70/3/413/5901062?login=false “Ruff Sex: A Chastity Belt for Dogs” by Buck Wolf https://web.archive.org/web/20110410200915/http://www.aolnews.com/2010/02/08/ruff-sex-a-chastity-belt-for-dogs/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer"

Thu, September 29, 2022

DNA & Lookalikes, Extinct Lineage Found, Alzheimer’s Viruses

Today we learn about how doppelgangers can share similar DNA, a recent discovery of a lost lineage in Indonesia, and recent advancements in finding out what causes Alzheimer’s.  DNA & Lookalikes “People with similar faces likely have similar DNA, study finds” by Cell Press https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/08/220823115609.htm “Your Doppelgänger Is Out There and You Probably Share DNA With Them” by Kate Golembiewski https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/23/science/doppelgangers-twins-dna.html Extinct Lineage Found “Ancient remains found in Indonesia belong to a vanished human lineage” by Laura Geggel https://www.livescience.com/mysterious-ancient-human-lineage-indonesia.html “Genome of a middle Holocene hunter-gatherer from Wallacea” by Selina Carlhoff, Akin Duli, Kathrin Nägele, Muhammad Nur, Laurits Skov, Iwan Sumantri, Adhi Agus Oktaviana, Budianto Hakim, Basran Burhan, Fardi Ali Syahdar, David P. McGahan, David Bulbeck, Yinika L. Perston, Kim Newman, Andi Muhammad Saiful, Marlon Ririmasse, Stephen Chia, Hasanuddin, Dwia Aries Tina Pulubuhu, Suryatman, Supriadi, Choongwon Jeong, Benjamin M. Peter, Kay Prüfer, Adam Powell, Johannes Krause, Cosimo Posth & Adam Brumm. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03823-6?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_campaign=CONR_PF018_ECOM_GL_PHSS_ALWYS_DEEPLINK&utm_content=textlink&utm_term=PID100052172&CJEVENT=0aa54713288c11ed800d2e440a1c0e0d Alzheimer’s Viruses “Common viruses may be triggering the onset of Alzheimer's disease” by Mike Silver https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220729173148.htm Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available f

Wed, September 28, 2022

Anti-Hangover Pill, Perks of Whale Poop, Found Dino Tracks

A Swedish company has created a new anti-hangover pill that reduces the short-term effects of drinking, whale poop is helping our ocean’s ecosystems, and a recent drought in Texas revealed the footprints from a dinosaur over 100 million years ago.  Anti-Hangover Pill “Myrkl: new anti-hangover pill said to break down up to 70% of alcohol in an hour – what you need to know“ by Ashwin Dhanda https://theconversation.com/myrkl-new-anti-hangover-pill-said-to-break-down-up-to-70-of-alcohol-in-an-hour-what-you-need-to-know-186357 “'Anti-Hangover' Pill Myrkl Now Available in the UK: Does It Work?” by Taylor Leamey https://www.cnet.com/health/nutrition/anti-hangover-pill-myrkl-now-available-in-the-uk-does-it-work/ Perks of Whale Poop “Why you should care about whale poo” by Dr. Asha de Vos https://www.ted.com/talks/asha_de_vos_why_you_should_care_about_whale_poo?language=en “ALUMNI STORIES: 'A PILE OF WHALE POOP INSPIRED ME TO WORK IN CONSERVATION’” by Tabitha Whiting https://www.alumni.ox.ac.uk/quad/article/alumni-stories-whale-poop-inspired-me Found Dino Tracks  “Watch How Texas Man Found Huge Dinosaur Tracks in Riverbed Dried From Drought” by Andy Corbley https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/watch-how-texas-man-found-huge-dinosaur-tracks-in-riverbed-dried-from-drought/ “Dinosaur tracks revealed in Texas as severe drought dries up river” by Gloria Oladipo https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/aug/24/dinosaur-tracks-footprints-texas-drought-river Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US sub

Fri, September 23, 2022

Undead Spiders, Dandelion Drones, Dark Energy Made Light

Researchers are making small claws out of dead spiders, dandelion seeds are inspiring scientists to mimic their distribution with small sensors to be able to better track ecological information, and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument is helping us create a 3D map of the universe. Undead Spiders  “How researchers at Rice University in Texas figured out how to revive dead spiders (sort of)” by Orlando Mayorquin https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/07/28/texas-dead-spiders-necrobotic-grippers/10176634002/?utm_source=usatoday-EveryonesTalking&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=baseline&utm_term=hero&utm_content=USAT-8872UT-E-Everyones-Talking “Necrobotics: Biotic Materials as Ready-to-Use Actuators” by Te Faye Yap, Zhen Liu,Anoop Rajappan, Trevor J. Shimokusu, and Daniel J. Preston https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/advs.202201174 Dandelion Drones   Tiny Battery-Free Devices Float in the Wind Like Dandelion Seeds by Sarah McQuate https://www.washington.edu/news/2022/03/16/battery-free-devices-float-in-wind-like-dandelion-seeds/ Wind Dispersal of Battery-Free Wireless Devices by Vikram Iyer, et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-04363-9 Biomimetic Design: 10 Examples of Nature Inspiring Technology by Gertie Goddard https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/biomimetic-design-10-examples-of-nature-inspiring-technology/ Scientists Took Cues From Helicopter Seeds to Invent Tiny Microchips That Float on Wind by Lindsay Clark https://www.theregister.com/2021/09/24/microfliers_helicopter_seeds/ Dark Energy Made Light  Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) Creates Largest 3D Map of the Cosmos by Adam Becker https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2022/01/13/dark-energy-spectroscopic-instrument-desi-creates-largest-3d-map-of-the-cosmos/ This Map of Distant Galaxies Could Help Untangle the Mystery of Dark Energy by Daniel Clery <a href="https://www.science.org/content/article/map-d

Thu, September 22, 2022

Gates of Hell, Cancer Clues, Hidden Jungle Cities

Today we discuss how a fiery pit in Turkmenistan has been burning for more than 50 years, new clues to the origins of cancer, and how ancient cities are hiding beneath the cover of forest canopies! Gates of Hell  The Quest to Extinguish the Flames of Turkmenistan’s Terrifying ‘Gates of Hell’ Firepit by Jane Recker https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-quest-to-extinguish-the-flames-of-turkmenistans-terrifying-gates-of-hell-firepit-180979458/ The 'Gates of Hell' May Finally Be Closed, Turkmenistan's President Announces by Brandon Specktor https://www.livescience.com/turkmenistan-gates-of-hell-finally-closed The ‘Gates of Hell’ Could be Closed After Blazing for 50 Years by Sophia Smith Galer https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7v74n/turkmenistan-gates-of-hell-karakum-desert-fire The Gates of Hell by Atlas Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-gates-of-hell-turkmenistan Visiting Turkmenistan's 'Gates Of Hell' by Amos Chapple https://www.rferl.org/a/turkmenistan-gates-of-hell/31649260.html Cancer Clues  “Whole-Genome Analysis of 12,000 Patients Reveals “Treasure Trove” of Cancer Insights” by Molly Campbell https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/whole-genome-analysis-of-12000-tumors-reveals-treasure-trove-of-cancer-insights-360811 “Large study of whole genome sequencing data reveals 'treasure trove' of clues about causes of cancer” by ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/04/220421141552.htm Hidden Jungle Cities “Lost Cities of the Amazon Discovered From the Air” by Brian Handwerk https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/lost-cities-of-the-amazon-discovered-from-the-air-180980142/ “Lidar reveals pre-Hispanic low-density urbanism in the Bolivian Amazon” by Heiko Prümers, Carla Jaimes Betancourt, José Iriarte, Mark Robinson & Martin Schaich https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586

Wed, September 21, 2022

Mushrooming Minds, Super Plants, Plz Call Your Friends

Magic mushrooms are giving researchers hope in treating conditions like anxiety and depression, a new study may have found the key to increasing photosynthesis efficiency in plants, and research shows that we love being reached out to by old friends!  Mushrooming Minds 'They Broke My Mental Shackles': Could Magic Mushrooms be the Answer to Depression? by Josh Jacobs https://www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jun/10/magic-mushrooms-treatment-depression-aztecs-psilocybin-mental-health-medicine Psilocybin Produces Substantial and Sustained Decreases in Depression and Anxiety in Patients with Life-Threatening Cancer: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial by Roland R. Griffiths, et al. https://dx.doi.org/10.1177%2F0269881116675513 Rapid and Sustained Symptom Reduction Following Psilocybin Treatment for Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Life-Threatening Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Stephen Ross, et al. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269881116675512 Psilocybin-Induced Decrease in Amygdala Reactivity Correlates with Enhanced Positive Mood in Healthy Volunteers by Rainer Kraehenmann, et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsych.2014.04.010 Therapeutic Mechanisms of Psilocybin: Changes in Amygdala and Prefrontal Functional Connectivity during Emotional Processing after Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Depression by Lea J. Mertens, et al. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0269881119895520 Limbic System: Amygdala by The University of Texas McGovern Medical School https://nba.uth.tmc.edu/neuroscience/m/s4/chapter06.html Super Plants  Scientists Resurrect Ancient Enzymes To Improve Photosynthesis by Krishna Ramanujan https://cals.cornell.edu/news/2022/04/scientists-resurrect-ancient-enzymes-improve-photosynthesis Improving the Efficiency of Rubisco by Resurrecting Its Ancestors in the Family Solanaceae by Myat T. Lin, et al. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abm6871 Scientists Take Step to Improve Crops’ Photosynthesis, Yields by Krishna Ramanujan https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2021/08/scientists-take-step-improve-crops-photo

Fri, September 16, 2022

Fry Flying, Gas Giants at Home, Entangled Atoms

Today we are discussing new sustainable fuels for airplanes, creating other worldly heat at home, and a new record for quantum entanglement. Fry Flying “Cooking Oil Could Be the New Jet Fuel” by Caroline Delbert https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/a39612851/airbus-a380-flies-on-cooking-oil/  “Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Status, Challenges and Prospects of Drop-In Liquid Fuels, Hydrogen and Electrification in Aviation” by Ausilio Bauen, et al. https://doi.org/10.1595/205651320X15816756012040  “Global Biorenewable Development Strategies for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production” by Kok Siew Ng, et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021.111502  “A Step Change Towards Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Sewage Sludge” by Muhammad Asif Bashir, et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2022.105498 Gas Giants at Home “Finally, a Practical Use for Nuclear Fusion” by Amit Katwala https://www.wired.com/story/nuclear-fusion-spacecraft-jupiter/ “Feeling the Heat: Fusion Reactors Used to Test Spacecraft Heat Shields” by The American Physical Society https://phys.org/news/2021-11-fusion-reactors-spacecraft-shields.html “DIII-D National Fusion Facility” by General Atomics https://www.ga.com/magnetic-fusion/diii-d “Hypervelocity Impact in Stellar Media: Spacecraft Heat Shield Study in DIII-D” by Dmitriy M. Orlov https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/DPP21/Session/WI02.2 “Laboratory Study of Carbon Ablation in Jupiter-Like Heating Environment” by Eva Kostadinova, et al. https://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/DPP21/Session/TO06.7 Entangled Atoms “Record-setting quantum entanglement connects two atoms across 20 miles” by Michael Irving https://newatlas.com/telecommunications/quantum-entanglement-atoms-distance-record/2022 “Entangling single atoms over 33 km telecom fibre” by Tim van Leent, Matthias Bock, Florian Fertig, Robert Garthoff, Sebastian Eppelt, Yiru Zhou, Pooja Malik, Matthias Seubert, Tobias Bauer, Wenjamin Rosenfeld, Wei Zhang, Christoph Beche

Thu, September 15, 2022

Octopus Culture, Schizophrenia Origins, Killing Cancer

Learn about octopi forming communities, clues to the origins of schizophrenia, and a new compound giving researchers hope for fighting tough to treat cancers.    Octopus Culture  “Hidden World of Octopus Cities and Culture Shows why it’s Wrong to Farm These Sentient Creatures” by Guardian Magazine https://www.guardianmag.press/2022/04/hidden-world-of-octopus-cities-and-culture-shows-why-its-wrong-to-farm-these-sentient-creatures.html/ “The question of animal emotions” by Frans B. M. De Waal and Kristin Andrews https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abo2378 “Why octopuses are building small “cities” off the coast of Australia” by Annalee Newitz https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/09/why-octopuses-are-building-small-cities-off-the-coast-of-australia/ “A second site occupied by Octopus tetricus at high densities, with notes on their ecology and behavior” by David Scheel, et al. https://doi.org/10.1080/10236244.2017.1369851 Animal Culture by Zhana Reznikova https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1428-6_745 Schizophrenia Origins “Landmark Study Reveals Clearest Genetic Signals Yet for Schizophrenia Risk” by Rutgers Research https://research.rutgers.edu/news/landmark-study-reveals-clearest-genetic-signals-yet-schizophrenia-risk “Mapping genomic loci implicates genes and synaptic biology in schizophrenia” by Vassily Trubetskoy, et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04434-5 “What is Schizophrenia?” by The American Psychiatric Association https://psychiatry.org/patients-families/schizophrenia/what-is-schizophrenia “What is a Gene?” by Medline Plus https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/basics/gene/#:~:text=A%20gene%20is%20the%20basic,more%20than%202%20million%20bases Killing Cancer  “Promising Compound Kills Range Of Hard-To-Treat Cancers By Targeting A Previously Undiscovered Vulnerability” by UT Southwestern Medical Cen

Wed, September 14, 2022

Glass Rain Dinosaur Pain, Snarge Science, Human Skin Cyborg

A new archeological discovery might be from the day of the big asteroid strike that took down the dinosaurs, bird goo is helping us understand airplane accidents, and find out about the most human-like robot finger you’ve ever seen! Glass Rain Dinosaur Pain  Tanis: Fossil of Dinosaur Killed in Asteroid Strike Found, Scientists Claim by Jonathan Amos https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-61013740 Scientists Claim They've Found a Perfectly Preserved Dinosaur Fossil Killed When the Mass Extinction Asteroid Hit the Earth 66 Million Years Ago by Marianne Guenot and Alia Shoaib https://www.businessinsider.in/science/news/scientists-claim-theyve-found-a-perfectly-preserved-dinosaur-fossil-killed-when-the-mass-extinction-asteroid-hit-the-earth-66-million-years-ago/articleshow/90760067.cms The Day the Dinosaurs Died by Douglas Preston https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/04/08/the-day-the-dinosaurs-died A Seismically Induced Onshore Surge Deposit at the KPg Boundary, North Dakota by Robert A. DePalma, et al. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1817407116 Chicxulub Impact Event: Discovering the Impact Site by Lunar and Planetary Institute https://www.lpi.usra.edu/science/kring/Chicxulub/discovery/ Snarge Science ‘Snarge’ Happens, and Studying It Makes Your Flight Safer by Jason Bittel https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/14/science/snarge-birds-airplanes.html Smithsonian Institution, Feather Identification Lab by Federal Aviation Administration https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/wildlife/smithsonian/ Bird Strike - An Experimental, Theoretical, and Numerical Investigation by Reza Hedayati and Mojtaba Sadighi. https://app.knovel.com/hotlink/toc/id:kpBSAETNI2/bird-strike-an-experimental/bird-strike-an-experimental Identifying the Bird, When Not Much Bird Is Left by Matthew L. Wald https://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/25/science/25birds.html Human Skin

Fri, September 09, 2022

Big Brain Bestfriends, Mars Exploration Fleet, Brain Unpain

Discover how our brains physically reflect how social we are, a new proposal for Mars exploration vehicles, and patterns in our brain that reveal how we process pain! Social brains. “Brain regions linked to empathy bigger in monkeys with more friends” by Alice Klein https://www.newscientist.com/article/2316110-brain-regions-linked-to-empathy-bigger-in-monkeys-with-more-friends/ “Social connections predict brain structure in a multidimensional free-ranging primate society” by Camille Testard, et al. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abl5794 “Online social network size is reflected in human brain structure” by R. Kanai, et al. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2011.1959 “Social relationships and physiological determinants of longevity across the human life span” by Yang Claire Yang, et al. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1511085112 “An ecocultural model predicts Neanderthal extinction through competition with modern humans” by William Gilpin, et al. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1524861113 Mars Cars Divide and Conquer: Mars Rovers Could be Superseded by Swarms of Two-Wheeled Robots by Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology https://phys.org/news/2022-04-conquer-mars-rovers-superseded-swarms.html The Two-Wheeled Robotic Swarm Concept for Mars Exploration by Alexander Petrovsky, et al. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0094576522000340 Missions by NASA Science Mars Exploration Program https://mars.nasa.gov/mars-exploration/missions/ Announcement by MIT Skoltech Program https://skoltech.mit.edu/ Pain patterns. “Discovery In The Brains Of Army Veterans Sheds Light On The Neurobiological Mechanisms Behind Chronic Pain And Trauma” by Conn Hastings https://www.psypost.org/2022/06/discovery-in-the-brains-of-army-veterans-sheds-light-on-the-neurobiological-mechanisms-behind-chronic-pain-and-trauma-63313 “Understanding Pain and Trauma

Thu, September 08, 2022

Asteroid-eating Fungi, Psychedelic…Maybe, Printing Organs

Today, you’ll learn about mushrooms that can eat asteroids to make space soil, how our thoughts affect us as we microdose psychedelics, and efforts to 3D print organs like kidneys and lungs! Hungry mushrooms. Fungi Could Make Soil From Asteroids and Homes on Mars by Madeleine Gregory https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/fungi-could-make-soil-from-asteroids-and-homes-on-mars Making Soil for Space Habitats by Seeding Asteroids with Fungi by Jane Shevtsov https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/niac/2021_Phase_I/Making_Soil_for_Space_Habitats/ Could Future Homes on the Moon and Mars Be Made of Fungi? by Frank Tavares https://www.nasa.gov/feature/ames/myco-architecture Future Space Travel Might Require Mushrooms by Nick Hilden https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/space-travels-most-surprising-future-ingredient-mushrooms/ Far out thoughts. Citizen Scientists Show Placebo Effect May Explain Benefits of Microdosing by Ryan O’hare https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/216134/citizen-scientists-show-placebo-effect-explain/ Self-Blinding Citizen Science to Explore Psychedelic Microdosing by Balázs Szigeti, et al. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.62878 What to Know About Microdosing LSD by Medical News Today https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/microdosing-lsd Psychedelic Microdosing Benefits and Challenges: An Empirical Codebook by Thomas Anderson, et al. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-019-0308-4 A different kind of printer. “When we'll be able to 3D-print organs and who will be able to afford them” by Kristen Rogers https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/10/health/3d-printed-organs-bioprinting-life-itself-wellness-scn/index.html “Advanced Polymers for Three-Dimensional (3D) Organ Bioprinting” by Xiaohong Wang. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6952999/#:~:text=Three%2Ddimensional%20(3D)%20organ%20bioprinting%20is%20the%20utilizati

Wed, September 07, 2022

Fake Paint Real Carbon, Vanishing Vikings, Sweeping Smarts

Tune in to understand how new tech to find fake paintings, the mysterious reason a viking colony collapsed, and how doing chores might make kids smarter! Goodbye forgaries. Police Rely on Radiocarbon Dating to Identify Forged Paintings by Carolyn Wilke https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00582-w Detecting Recent Forgeries of Impressionist and Pointillist Paintings with High-Precision Radiocarbon Dating by Lucille Beck, et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2022.111214 Discovering Forgeries of Modern Art by the 14C Bomb Peak by L. Caforio, et al. https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/i2014-14006-6 Uncovering Modern Paint Forgeries by Radiocarbon Dating by Laura Hendricks, et al. https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.1901540116 Water: the life force. Greenland’s Vikings May Have Vanished Because They Ran Out of Water by Colin Barras https://www.science.org/content/article/greenland-s-vikings-may-have-vanished-because-they-ran-out-water Prolonged Drying Trend Coincident with the Demise of Norse Settlement in Southern Greenland by Boyang Zhao, et al. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abm4346 Development of an In Situ Branched GDGT Calibration in Lake 578, Southern Greenland by Boyang Zhao, et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orggeochem.2020.104168 Why Did Greenland’s Vikings Vanish? by Tim Folger https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-greenland-vikings-vanished-180962119/ Glacier Maxima in Baffin Bay During the Medieval Warm Period Coeval with Norse Settlement by Nicolás E. Young, et al. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.1500806 What Happened to the Viking Settlement of Greenland? New Research Shows Cooling Weather Not a Factor by Magnús Sveinn Helgason https://icelandmag.is/article/what-happened-viking-settlement-greenland-new-research-shows-cooling-weather-not-a-factor Chores for thinking. “Children's chores improve brain function” by La Trobe University <a href="https://www.latrobe.edu.au/

Fri, September 02, 2022

Super X-Ray, Seeing Future Weather, Vitamin D-ementia

Discover a new x-ray giving us incredible sight into ourselves, the future of weather prediction, and a surprising potential link between dementia and vitamin D. Ultra visible insides. Human Organ Atlas https://human-organ-atlas.esrf.eu/ Brightest Ever X-ray Shows Lung Vessels Altered by COVID-19 by University College London https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/11/211104100646.htm Drawing Up a ‘Google Earth’ of the Human Body by Jon Cartwright https://physicsworld.com/a/the-body-exposed/ Imaging Intact Human Organs with Local Resolution of Cellular Structures Using Hierarchical Phase-Contrast Tomography by C.L. Walsh, et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41592-021-01317-x Hotter summers are coming. Skillful seasonal prediction of North American summertime heat extremes by Liwei Jia, et al. https://doi.org/10.1175/JCLI-D-21-0364.1 GFDL’s New Modeling System for Seasonal Predictions by Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory https://www.gfdl.noaa.gov/gfdls-new-modeling-system-for-seasonal-predictions/ Butterflies, rounding errors, and the chaos of climate models by Emily Becker https://www.climate.gov/news-features/blogs/enso/butterflies-rounding-errors-and-chaos-climate-models SPEAR: The Next Generation GFDL Modeling System for Seasonal to Multidecadal Prediction and Projection by Thomas L. Delworth, et al. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019MS001895 More vitamin D please. “Vitamin D Deficiency May Increase the Risk of Dementia” by Elizabeth Pratt https://www.healthline.com/health-news/vitamin-d-deficiency-may-increase-the-risk-of-dementia#Dementia-and-vitamin-D “Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Dementia” by University of South Australia https://www.newswise.com/articles/vitamin-d-deficiency-leads-to-dementia?ta=home Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <

Thu, September 01, 2022

Neanderthal Roommates, Sea Dragons, Hidden Egyptian

Hear about a new archeological site that suggests humans arrived in Europe 10,000 years earlier than previously thought, what a giant fossil could teach us about the fearsome sea dragon, and a massive archeological find in Egypt! European humans. Homo Sapiens May Have Reached Europe 10,000 Years Earlier Than Previously Thought by Bruce Bower https://www.sciencenews.org/article/homo-sapiens-humans-europe-migration-earlier-france-rock-shelter Modern Human Incursion into Neanderthal Territories 54,000 Years Ago at Mandrin, France by Ludovic Slimak, et al. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abj9496 Apidima Cave Fossils Provide Earliest Evidence of Homo sapiens in Eurasia by Katerina Harvati, et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-019-1376-z Dragons of the sea. Huge Prehistoric 'Sea Dragon' Fossil Discovered in U.K. Reservoir by Rachel Elbaum https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/prehistoric-sea-dragon-ichthyosaur-fossil-discovered-uk-reservoir-rcna11565 Ichthyosaur Fossil Reptile Group by Encyclopedia Britannica https://www.britannica.com/animal/ichthyosaur Rutland Sea Dragon: How Remarkable Ichthyosaur Fossil Was Protected by Greig Watson https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-59969089 “The World-Renowned Ichthyosaurus”: A Nineteenth-Century Problematic and Its Representations" by John Glendening https://doi.org/10.12929%2Fjls.02.1.02 Lost city. Archaeologists in Egypt Discover 3,000-Year-Old ‘Lost Golden City’ by Livia Gershon https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/archaeologists-discover-3400-year-old-egyptian-city-180977471/ Renowned Archaeologist Zahi Hawass Announces Discovery of Luxor’s ‘Lost City’ by Mustafa Marie https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/4/100658/Renowned-archaeologist-Zahi-Hawass-announces-discovery-of-Luxor%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98Lost-City%E2%80%99 The Rise and Fall of Zahi Hawass by Joshua Hammer <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-ri

Wed, August 31, 2022

Skin Print, Testing Birth Control, Race To Bring Mars Home

You’re going to learn about efforts to print astronaut skin in space with their own blood, the mystifying side effects of birth control, and the race to bring soil samples back from Mars! Blood skin. 3D Bioprinting Artificial Bone for Emergency Medicine in Space by European Space Agency https://scitechdaily.com/3d-bioprinting-artificial-bone-for-emergency-medicine-in-space/ Upside-Down 3D-Printed Skin and Bone, for Humans to Mars by European Space Agency https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Engineering_Technology/Upside-down_3D-printed_skin_and_bone_for_humans_to_Mars Regenerative Medicine and 3D Bioprinting for Human Space Exploration and Planet Colonization by Tommaso Ghidini https://dx.doi.org/10.21037%2Fjtd.2018.03.19 3D Bioprinting of Tissues and Organs by Sean V. Murphy & Anthony Atala https://doi.org/10.1038/nbt.2958 Birth control plus extra. Why Birth Control Side Effects Have Eluded Science by Saima Sidik https://undark.org/2022/03/07/why-birth-control-side-effects-have-eluded-science/ Oral Contraception and Serious Psychiatric Illness: Absence of an Association by M.P. Vessey, et al. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.146.1.45 The Relationship Between Progestin Hormonal Contraception and Depression: A Systematic Review by Brett L. Worly, et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2018.01.010 Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression by Charlotte Wessel Skovlund, et al. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2016.2387 Hormonal Contraceptive Use is Associated with Neural and Affective Changes in Healthy Young Women by Nina Lisofsky, et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2016.04.042 Mars dirt. “China plans to return Mars samples to Earth in 2031: report” by Elizabeth Howell https://www.space.com/china-return-mars-samples-earth-2031 “US military to keep wary eye on Chinese and Russian space ambitions under President Biden” by Mike Wall <a href="https://www.space.com/us-space-p

Fri, August 26, 2022

Hot Testes, Blasting Diabetes, Robo Fish Cleans Ocean

Come along with us to figure out how heating up testicles could be an effective male contraceptive, how ultrasounds might help us cure Type 2 diabetes, and how a robotic fish might soon clean our oceans. Heating up testes isn’t what you think. “Heating Up Testicles Could Solve a Major Male Contraceptive Issue” by Jeffrey Mo https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/heating-up-testicles “Magnetic Testis Targeting and Magnetic Hyperthermia for Noninvasive, Controllable Male Contraception via Intravenous Administration” by Weihua Ding, et al. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c02181 Type 2 diabetes potential cure. “Diabetes Successfully Treated Using Ultrasound in Preclinical Study” by Rich Haridy https://newatlas.com/medical/focused-ultrasound-prevents-reverses-diabetes-ge-yale/ “Treating Diabetes Without Drugs? Novel Non-Pharmacological Treatments on the Horizon” by Jane E. Dee https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/treating-diabetes-without-drugs-novel-non-pharmacologic-treatments-on-the-horizon/ “Ultrasound: The Future of Diabetes Treatment?” by Tim Newman https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325160 Robotic fish are the future. “Scientists unveil bionic robo-fish to remove microplastics from seas” by Sofia Quaglia https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/22/scientists-unveil-bionic-robo-fish-to-remove-microplastics-from-seas “Robust, Healable, Self-Locomotive Integrated Robots Enabled by Noncovalent Assembled Gradient Nanostructure” by Yuyan Wang, Gehong Su, Jin Li, Quanquan Guo, Yinggang Miao, and Xinxing Zhang https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/22/scientists-unveil-bionic-robo-fish-to-remove-microplastics-from-seas#:~:text=is%20described%20in-,a%20research%20paper,-in%20the%20journal Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and

Thu, August 25, 2022

Space Slingshot, Ancient Modern Pants, Lifesaving Silence

Hear about a slingshot launching payloads into space, the impressively modern looking world’s oldest pants, and how moth wings are able to absorb sound to avoid detection from bats. A different kind of slingshot. “NASA Will Test Gigantic Centrifuge for Hurling Objects Into Space” by George Dvorsky https://gizmodo.com/nasa-will-test-gigantic-centrifuge-for-hurling-objects-1848784359 “NASA to Test SpinLaunch, a Giant Slingshot for Launching Satellites Into Space” by Eric Mack https://www.cnet.com/science/space/nasa-to-test-spinlaunch-a-giant-slingshot-for-launching-satellites-into-space/ Very very old pants. “The world’s oldest pants are a 3,000-year-old engineering marvel” by Kiona Smith https://arstechnica.com/science/2022/04/the-worlds-oldest-pants-are-a-3000-year-old-engineering-marvel/ “The world’s oldest pants stitched together cultures from across Asia” by Bruce Bower https://www.sciencenews.org/article/pants-oldest-ancient-horseman-asia-culture-origin Moth sound absorbers. “Moth wing-inspired sound absorbing wallpaper in sight after breakthrough” by The University of Bristol https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2022/june/moth-wing-inspired-sound-absorbing-wallpaper.html “Moth wings as sound absorber metasurface” by Thomas R. Neil, Zhiyuan Shen, Daniel Robert, Bruce W. Drinkwater and Marc W. Holderied https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspa.2022.0046 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/space-slingshot-a

Wed, August 24, 2022

Nano Cancer Fight, Memory Structure, Coffee Buzz Days

You’re going to learn about how our body’s pH is helping us fight cancer, how memories aren’t stored where we thought they were, and how drinking coffee could have you spending a lot more at the store. Ph power. “pH-Responsive Nanoparticles for Cancer Immunotherapy: A Brief Review” by Yunfeng Yan and Hangwei Ding https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7466692/ Polycarbonate-based ultra-pH sensitive nanoparticles improve therapeutic window by Xu Wang, et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-19651-7 Lighting up cancer cells with pH-activated nanoparticles by Angus Chen https://www.statnews.com/2022/04/10/lighting-up-cancer-cells-with-ph-activated-nanoparticles/ Cancer Statistics by National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/understanding/statistics Memory box. “A Single Memory is Stored Across Many Connected Brain Regions” by The Picower Institute https://picower.mit.edu/news/single-memory-stored-across-many-connected-brain-regions “Innovations and Inventions: SHIELD” by The Picower Institute https://picower.mit.edu/innovations-inventions/shield “Protection Of Tissue Physicochemical Properties Using Polyfunctional Crosslinkers” by Young-Gyun Park, et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/nbt.4281?WT.feed_name=subjects_microscopy “Memory” by Queensland Brain Institute https://qbi.uq.edu.au/brain-basics/memory   Don’t drink before you shop. “Caffeine Consumption Leads to Impulsivity during Shopping, New Study Shows” by Natali Anderson http://www.sci-news.com/othersciences/psychology/caffeine-shopping-impulsivity-10913.html “EXPRESS: Caffeine's Effects on Consumer Spending” by Dipayan Biswas, Patrick Hartmann, Martin Eisend, Courtney Szocs, Bruna Jochims, Vanessa Apaolaza, Erik Hermann, Cristina M. López, and Adilson Borges. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00222429221109247 Follow Curiosity Daily on your f

Fri, August 19, 2022

Making Dragon Fire, Dating Ghosts, Blazing Fast Covid Tests

Tune in to learn about how fire-breathing creatures are possible, what makes a bad breaker-upper, and new blazing fast, cheap, and accurate COVID tests. Dragons could be real. “House Of The Dragon: Yes, fire-breathing animals could really exist” by Stephen Kelly https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/house-of-dragon-fire-breathing/ “What Does Science Say About Flying and Fire Breathing Dragons?” by Anne Marie Helmenstine https://www.thoughtco.com/the-science-behind-flying-and-fire-breathing-dragons-4163130#:~:text=After%20all%2C%20a%20flying%2C%20fire,found%20in%20the%20wild%20today Break up with someone the right way. “Study finds “ghosting” short-term partners is associated with psychopathy and Machiavellianism” by Emily Manis https://www.psypost.org/2022/04/study-finds-ghosting-short-term-partners-is-associated-with-psychopathy-and-machiavellianism-62982 “Dark Triad” by Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/dark-triad Speed meets accuracy with covid tests. UT Dallas Researchers Develop Accurate Rapid Test for Viruses by University of Texas at Dallas https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/950413 COVID-19 and PCR Testing by Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/21462-covid-19-and-pcr-testing Digital Plasmonic Nanobubble Detection for Rapid and Ultrasensitive Virus Diagnostics by Yaning Lui, et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-29025-w Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscr

Thu, August 18, 2022

Rice TV Screen, Satellite Warfare, Unraveled DNA

Do you want to know about a new environmentally friendly way to make TV Screens, what future space warfare might look like, and how we have finally completely unraveled the human genome? Rice is more than food. It’s TV. World’s First LED Lights Developed from Rice Husks by Hiroshima University https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/news/70366 Orange–Red Si Quantum Dot LEDs from Recycled Rice Husks by Shiho Terada, et al. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c04985# What is Quantum Dot Display Technology? by Dave Haynes https://insights.samsung.com/2021/12/29/what-is-quantum-dot-display-technology/ Exploring the Environmental Impact of Quantum Dots by Rachel Berkowitz https://physicstoday.scitation.org/do/10.1063/pt.5.7339/full/ Space weapons. Analysts Warn Anti-Satellite Weapons Have Evolved Beyond Missiles by Wired https://www.wired.com/story/analysts-warn-anti-satellite-weapons-have-evolved-beyond-missiles/ Russia Conducts Destructive Anti-Satellite Missile Test by Anthony Blinken https://www.state.gov/russia-conducts-destructive-anti-satellite-missile-test/ UK Presses UN on Treaty Over Space Weapons by Amanda Miller https://www.airforcemag.com/uk-un-treaty-to-ban-anti-satellite-tests/ Satellite Debris Forces Space Station Crew to Take Shelter; U.S. Blames "Reckless" Russian Missile Test by William Harwood https://www.cbsnews.com/news/satellite-debris-space-station-crew-take-shelter/ Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) by Atomic Heritage Foundation https://www.atomicheritage.org/history/strategic-defense-initiative-sdi 100% Genome. Complete Human Genome Sequenced for First Time In Major Breakthrough by Becky Ferreira https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3v4y7/complete-human-genome-sequenced-for-first-time-in-major-breakthrough The Complete Sequence of a Human Ge

Wed, August 17, 2022

AI vs. Parkinson’s, Dark Sun Power, Death Proof Jellyfish

Ever wonder about the artificial intelligence helping us find and fight Parkinson’s disease? What about the new methods for collecting energy from solar panels at night or how the tiny immortal jellyfish may help us massively extend our lifespans. Tune in to learn more! Robots that help. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Uncover Hidden Signatures of Parkinson’s Disease by New York Stem Cell Foundation https://neurosciencenews.com/parkinsons-ai-robotics-20259/ Integrating Deep Learning and Unbiased Automated High-Content Screening to Identify Complex Disease Signatures in Human Fibroblasts by Lauren Schiff, et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-28423-4#Sec10 What is Parkinsons by Ahmad Elkouzi https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons Our Agenda by The Michael J. Fox Foundation https://www.michaeljfox.org/our-agenda Solar but at night. Stanford Engineers Invent a Solar Panel That Generates Electricity at Night by Grant Currin https://interestingengineering.com/stanford-solar-panel-night Nighttime Electric Power Generation at a Density of 50 mW/m2 Via Radiative Cooling of a Photovoltaic Cell by Sid Assawaworrarit, et al. https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/5.0085205 How Do Solar Panels Work by Michael Dhar and Ailsa Harvey https://www.livescience.com/41995-how-do-solar-panels-work.html Solar Panels That Can Generate Electricity at Night Have Been Developed at Stanford by Rina Torchinsky https://www.npr.org/2022/04/07/1091320428/solar-panels-that-can-generate-electricity-at-night-have-been-developed-at-stanf Jellyfish: the secret to life. The Secrets of the Immortal Jellyfish, Earth's Longest-Living Animal by Thomas Ling https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/immortal-jellyfish/ Turritopsis dohrnii: The Life Cycle of the Immortal Jellyfish by The Real Immortal Jellyfish https://therealimmortaljellyfish.com/ Cellular Reprogramming and Immortality: Expression Profiling Revea

Fri, August 12, 2022

Poop of Youth, Robot Roaches, Chatty Fungus

Learn about how we might be flushing the secret to anti-aging down the toilet, how cyborg cockroaches could save your life one day and how mushrooms may be talking to each other! The connection between poop and aging. “Fecal Transplants Reverse Hallmarks of Aging in the Gut, Eyes, and Brain” by The University of East Anglia https://scitechdaily.com/fecal-transplants-reverse-hallmarks-of-aging-in-the-gut-eyes-and-brain/ “Fecal Microbiota Transfer Between Young and Aged Mice Reverses Hallmarks of the Aging Gut, Eye, And Brain” by Aimée Parker, Stefano Romano, Rebecca Ansorge, Asmaa Aboelnour, Gwenaelle Le Gall, George M. Savva, Matthew G. Pontifex, Andrea Telatin, David Baker, Emily Jones, David Vauzour, Steven Rudder, L. Ashley Blackshaw, Glen Jeffery & Simon R. Carding https://microbiomejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40168-022-01243-w Search and rescue roaches. “Robotised insects may search collapsed buildings for survivors” by The Economist https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/robotised-insects-may-search-collapsed-buildings-for-survivors/21808326 “S'pore team turning cockroaches into life-saving cyborg bugs at disaster sites” by Clara Chong https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spore-team-turning-cockroaches-into-life-saving-cyborg-bugs-at-disaster-sites Mushroom talks. “Language of Fungi Derived From Their Electrical Spiking Activity” by Andrew Adamatzky https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.211926 “Mushrooms may Communicate with Each Other Using Electrical Impulses” by Elizabeth Gamillo https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/mushrooms-may-communicate-with-each-other-using-electrical-impulses-180979889/ “Fungi Appear to Talk in a Language Similar to Humans” by Hannah Osborne https://www.newsweek.com/fungi-language-communication-talk-similar-humans-1695146 “The Fungus Among Us May Have Their Own Mushroom Language” by Melissa Truth Miller <a href="https://nerdist.com/article/mushrooms-fungus-may-communicate-via-lang

Thu, August 11, 2022

Nostalgia Blocks Pain, Uploaded Brains, Sand vs. Nanoplastic

Listen in to hear how nostalgic thoughts can be a method of physical pain relief, the recent progress made in the effort to one day upload our minds to the digital world, and how getting nanoplastic out of our drinking water could be as simple as sand! Memories can be pain free. “Scientists Find a Surprising Connection Between Nostalgia and Pain Relief” by Nick Keppler https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/nostalgia-pain-relief-connection “Nostalgia Can Reduce Perception of Pain, Study Shows” by Lauren Kent https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/28/health/nostalgia-pain-relief-study-wellness/index.html Digital thoughts. “Could We Really Use Science To Upload Our Minds?" by Tara Yarlagadda https://www.inverse.com/science/upload-amazon-real-science “Will We Ever Be Able to Upload Our Brains?” By K. Thor Jensen https://www.pcmag.com/news/will-we-ever-be-able-to-upload-our-brains “Elon Musk says humans could eventually download their brains into robots — and Grimes thinks Jeff Bezos would do it” by Megan Sauer https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/08/elon-musk-humans-could-eventually-download-their-brains-into-robots.html “100 Trillion Connections: New Efforts Probe and Map the Brain's Detailed Architecture” by Carl Zimmer https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/100-trillion-connections/ “Ted Williams Frozen In Two Pieces” by Associated Press https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ted-williams-frozen-in-two-pieces/ Water without plastic. “Water Treatment Plants Would Be Ready For The Removal Of Nanoplastics” by Andri Bryner https://www.eawag.ch/en/news-agenda/news-portal/news-detail/water-treatment-plants-would-be-ready-for-the-removal-of-nanoplastics “Nanoplastics Removal During Drinking Water Treatment: Laboratory- And Pilot-Scale Experiments And Modeling” by Gerardo Pulido-Reyesa, Leonardo Magherini, Carlo Bianco, Rajandrea Sethi, Ursvon Guntenac, Ralf Kaegi, and Denise M. Mitranod https://ww

Wed, August 10, 2022

A.I. and Angina, Undead Tigers, Electrici-sweets

Discover how artificial intelligence can help prevent heart attacks, how scientists are working to bring an extinct species back from the dead, and how sugar in our own body might soon make electricity! Heart attack prevention. “AI Predicts If and When Someone Will Experience Cardiac Arrest” by Jill Rosen https://hub.jhu.edu/2022/04/07/trayanova-artificial-intelligence-cardiac-arrhythmia/ “Arrhythmic sudden death survival prediction using deep learning analysis of scarring in the heart” by Dan M. Popescu, et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s44161-022-00041-9 “Heart Attack” by Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-attack/symptoms-causes/syc-20373106 “How the body regulates scar tissue growth after heart attacks” by University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200706100815.htm “Artificial intelligence in healthcare: past, present and future” by Fei Jiang, et al. https://svn.bmj.com/content/svnbmj/2/4/230.full.pdf Back from the dead. “De-Extinction Scientists Are Planning To Bring a Long-Lost 'Tiger' Species Back to Life” by Orlando Jenkinson https://www.newsweek.com/de-extinction-scientists-planning-long-lost-tiger-species-life-1683993 “Thylacine” by The Australian Musem https://australian.museum/learn/australia-over-time/extinct-animals/the-thylacine/ “Pathways to de-extinction: how close can we get to resurrection of an extinct species?” by Beth Shapiro https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1365-2435.12705 “The Roar of the Tiger is Fading from Our Planet” by Project CAT https://projectcat.discovery.com/ Sugar: it’s electric. “Ultrathin fuel cell uses the body’s own sugar to generate electricity” by Jennifer Chu https://news.mit.edu/2022/glucose-fuel-cell-electricity-0512 “This Ultrathin Fuel Cell Uses Your Body’s Sugar to Make Electricity” by Tony Ho Tran https://news.yahoo.com/ultrathin-fuel-cell-uses-body-152533024.html#:~:text=The%20ultrathin%20fuel%20cell%20is,on%20your%20body's%20natural%20sugars.&text=The%20team%20behind%20the%20new,like%20artificial%20hearts%20or%20pacemakers . “There’s No Such Thing as a Sugar Rush, According to Science” by Joshua A. Krisch <a href="https://www.fatherly.com/health-science/theres-no-thing-sugar-rush-according-sc

Fri, August 05, 2022

The Explorers Club - An Interview With Joe Rohde

Hear from Joe Rohde, a former Disney Imagineer and the Experience Architect for Virgin Galactic. As an Imagineer, he was the leader of the team behind Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Joe is also Co-Chair of the Explorers Club 50 program. Joe Rohde Interview from 4/23/22 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to h ttps://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-explorers-club-an-interview-with-joe-rohde

Thu, August 04, 2022

Healing Hearing Hairs, Sun Phones, Chicken Gods

Hear about a new treatment that may be able to reverse hearing loss, how new solar energy storage technology could eventually power our phones, and the surprisingly grand history of chickens. Reversing hearing loss.  “Reversing hearing loss with regenerative therapy” by Zach Winn https://news.mit.edu/2022/frequency-therapeutics-hearing-regeneration-0329 “What are Progenitor Cells? Exploring Neural, Myeloid and Hematopoietic Progenitor Cells” by Nicole Gleichmann https://www.technologynetworks.com/cell-science/articles/what-are-progenitor-cells-exploring-neural-myeloid-and-hematopoietic-progenitor-cells-329519 “Quick Statistics About Hearing” by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/statistics/quick-statistics-hearing “PCA Approach” and “About Hearing Loss” by Frequency Therapeutics https://www.frequencytx.com/science/pca-approach/ https://www.frequencytx.com/hearing-loss/about-hearing-loss/ “FX-322 in Adults With Acquired Sensorineural Hearing Loss” by Frequency Therapeutics Clinical Trial https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05086276 Phone charger, but make it the sun. “Converting solar energy to electricity on demand” by Chalmers University of Technology https://techxplore.com/news/2022-04-solar-energy-electricity-demand.html “For a Better Future” by The MOST Solar Project https://mostsolarproject.eu/ “Molecular solar thermal (MOST) energy storage and release system” by Kasper Moth-Poulsen, et al. https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2012/ee/c2ee22426g “Solar Energy: Benefits and Drawbacks” by Matthew Johnston https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/053015/pros-and-cons-solar-energy.asp Chicken breeding. “The biocultural origins and dispersal of domestic chickens” by Joris Peters, Ophélie Lebrasseur, Evan K. Irving-Pease, Ptolemaios Dimitrios Paxinos, Ju

Wed, August 03, 2022

Murdering Murder Hornets, ADHD & Hoarding, Pain Pill Ills

Learn about how Japanese honey bees protect themselves from murder hornets, how a new link has been discovered between ADHD and hoarding disorder, and how your over the counter pain meds, might actually be making your pain worse! Honey avoiding murder. “Key genes enable Japanese honey bees to roast hornets” by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America https://www.pnas.org/post/journal-club/key-genes-enable-japanese-honey-bees-roast-hornets “Murder Hornets vs. Honeybees: A Swarm of Bees Can Cook Invaders Alive” by Mike Baker https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/03/us/murder-hornets-asian-giant-hornet-bees.html Does having ADHD mean you’re more likely to be a hoarder? “A Curious Link Between Inattention and Hoarding Could Lead to New ADHD Therapies” by Sarah Sloat” https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/adhd-hoarding “Hoarding: People With ADHD are More Likely to Have Problems - New Research” by Sharon Morein https://theconversation.com/hoarding-people-with-adhd-are-more-likely-to-have-problems-new-research-176211 Hold the meds. “Anti-inflammatory Medications Raise Risk of Chronic Back Pain in Patients” by Joseph Cariz https://www.aaas.org/news/anti-inflammatory-medications-raise-risk-chronic-back-pain-patients “Acute inflammatory response via neutrophil activation protects against the development of chronic pain” by Marc Parisien, Lucas V. Lima, Concetta Dagostino, Nehme El-Hachm, Gillian L. Drury, Audrey V. Grant, Jonathan Huising, Vivek Verma, Carolina B. Meloto, Jaqueline R. Silva, Gabrielle G.S. Dutra, Teodora Markova, Hong Dang, Philippe A. Tessier, Gary D. Slade, Andrea G. Nackley, Nader Ghasemlou, Jeffrey S. Mogil, Massimo Allegri, and Luda Diatchenko. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.abj9954 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discover

Fri, July 29, 2022

Extinct Super Sharks, Mysterious Die Offs, Stopping Attacks

Today, you’ll learn about a new project trying to keep humans and sharks separate and safe, how all sharks almost mysteriously went extinct 19 million years ago, and how great white sharks may have contributed to the extinction of a shark twice its size! Boundaries between sharks and humans. "DR. CRAIG O’CONNELL INTERVIEW" by James Lynch https://docs.google.com/document/d/11cCRcmKohhTGOf67QtF_tQ59cMr2w6pq0DaA5pLrOcI/edit?usp=sharing About O’Seas Foundation by O’Seas Foundation https://www.oseasfdn.org/about Near extinction. “Something mysteriously wiped out about 90 percent of sharks 19 million years ago” by Carolyn Gramling https://www.sciencenews.org/article/shark-die-off-mystery-fossils-pacific-ocean-paleontology “Rate of atmospheric carbon dioxide rise unprecedented” by Thomas Sumner https://www.sciencenews.org/article/rate-atmospheric-carbon-dioxide-rise-unprecedented “An early Miocene extinction in pelagic sharks” by ELIZABETH C. SIBERT AND LEAH D. RUBIN https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/science.aaz3 Great white > megalodon “Great White Sharks May Have Driven Megalodons into Extinction” by Elizabeth Gamillo https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/great-white-sharks-may-have-driven-megalodons-into-extinction-180980179/ “Trophic position of Otodus megalodon and great white sharks through time revealed by zinc isotopes” by Jeremy McCormack, Michael L. Griffiths, Sora L. Kim, Kenshu Shimada, Molly Karnes, Harry Maisch, Sarah Pederzani, Nicolas Bourgon, Klervia Jaouen, Martin A. Becker, Niels Jöns, Guy Sisma-Ventura, Nicolas Straube, Jürgen Pollerspöck, Jean-Jacques Hublin, Robert A. Eagle & Thomas Tütken https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-30528-9 “Great White Sharks May Have Pushed Megalodons to Extinction” by Isaac Schultz https://gizmodo.com/great-white-sharks-megalodon-extinction-1848995245 For more about sharks, head to SharkWeek.com and don't miss #SharkWeek starting 7/24 on Discovery and streaming on discovery+. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-

Thu, July 28, 2022

Blood Brothers, Seeing-Eye Shark, Bark vs. Bite

Today, you’ll learn about how some sharks have social relationships, how shark attacks often happen because swimming humans look like other sea creatures, and how your cat might be snacking on endangered sharks! Sharkship. “Not a lone shark: bull sharks may form ‘friendships’ with each other, study finds” by Tom Vierus https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/01/not-a-lone-shark-bull-sharks-may-form-friendships-with-each-other-study-finds “Companions and Casual Acquaintances: The Nature of Associations Among Bull Sharks at a Shark Feeding Site in Fiji” by Thibaut Bouveroux, Nicolas Loiseau, Adam Barnett, Natasha D. Marosi and Juerg M. Brunnschweiler https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2021.678074/full Sharks could use glasses. "Great whites don’t hunt humans—they just have blind spots" by Hannah Seo https://www.popsci.com/animals/great-white-shark-attack-reason/ “Great white sharks can't see a difference between humans and prey” by Patrick Pester https://www.livescience.com/great-white-shark-mistaken-identity Check your cat’s food ingredients for shark. “Endangered Shark Meat Might Be Hiding in Your Pet’s Food” by Margaret Osborne https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/endangered-shark-meat-might-be-hiding-in-your-pets-food-180979682/ “Sharks killed for fins, yet little done to protect them” by Michael Casey https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna49476110 “Genetic identification of threatened shark species in pet food and beauty care products” by Diego Cardeñosa https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10592-019-01221-0 Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/blood-brothers-seeing-eye-shark-bark-vs-bite For more about sharks, head to SharkWeek.com and don't miss #SharkWeek starting 7/24 on Discovery and streaming on discovery+. Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nate_from_the_i

Wed, July 27, 2022

Sleepy Sharks, Sharks Love Grass, Glow-In-The-Shark

Today, you’ll learn about how some sharks do in fact sleep, how sharks are fighting climate change, and how some sharks glow in the dark! Shark nap time. “Sharks Sleep, Even When Both Eyes Are Wide Open” by Veronique Greenwood https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/09/science/sharks-sleep.html “Behavioural Sleep in Two Species of Buccal Pumping Sharks” by Michael Kelly, et al. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jsr.13139 “Analysis of Draughtsboard Sharks’ Metabolic Rates Suggests They Sleep” by Bob Yirka https://phys.org/news/2022-03-analysis-draughtsboard-sharks-metabolic.html “Catshark” by Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catshark “Snake” by The San Diego Zoo https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/animals/snake “Meet the Animals That Literally Sleep with One Eye Open” by Gian Gastone Mascetti https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/meet-the-animals-that-literally-sleep-with-one-eye-open/ Sharks are good for the earth. “California Is About to Test Its First Solar Canals” by Roger Bales https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/california-is-about-to-test-its-first-solar-canals-180979637/ “Project Nexus: Water & Energy Integration for the Future” by TID Water and Power https://www.tid.org/about-tid/current-projects/project-nexus/ “Energy and Water Co-Benefits from Covering Canals with Solar Panels” by Brandi McKuin, et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-021-00693-8 “NOAA Drought Task Force Report on the 2020–2021 Southwestern U.S. Drought” by NOAA Drought Task Force IV https://www.drought.gov/documents/noaa-drought-task-force-report-2020-2021-southwestern-us-drought “New NOAA Report: Exceptional Southwest Drought Exacerbated” by Human-Caused Warming by NOAA/NIDIS https://www.drought.gov/news/new-noaa-report-exceptional-southwest-drought-exacerbated-human-caused-warming “California Approves New Water Restrictions Amid Worse

Fri, July 22, 2022

The Explorers Club - An Interview with Natalie Schmitt

Today, we are continuing our Explorers Club series today with a very special guest, Dr. Natalie Schmitt. Dr. Schmitt can do it all - really. She’s not only a conservation geneticist, but she’s a marine ecologist and documentary host. Natalie Schmitt Interview from 4/23/22 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-explorers-club-an-interview-with-natalie-schmitt

Thu, July 21, 2022

Wait Less Weight Loss, Birth Control For Men, Seed Bombing

Today, you’ll learn about a new drug that could help you safely lose up to a fifth of your body weight, a new, non-hormonal birth control pill that is made for men, and how drones may hold the key to reforestation. Weight loss five times faster. “Diabetes drug helps patients lose never-before-seen amounts of weight, study shows” by Karen Weintraub https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/06/04/diabetes-drug-could-game-changer-obesity-new-study-shows/7490446001/ “Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity” by Ania M. Jastreboff, M.D., Ph.D., Louis J. Aronne, M.D., Nadia N. Ahmad, M.D., M.P.H., Sean Wharton, M.D., Pharm.D., Lisa Connery, M.D., Breno Alves, M.D., Arihiro Kiyosue, M.D., Ph.D., Shuyu Zhang, M.S., Bing Liu, Ph.D., Mathijs C. Bunck, M.D., Ph.D., and Adam Stefanski, M.D., Ph.D. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2206038?query=featured_home Men entering the world of birth control. “This birth control pill for men could begin human trials later this year” by Hannah Seo https://www.popsci.com/health/new-male-birth-control-pill/ “A non-hormonal pill could soon expand men’s birth control options” by The American Chemical Society https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/newsreleases/2022/march/non-hormonal-pill-could-soon-expand-mens-birth-control-options.html “Male Birth Control Pill Expected to Start Human Trials This Year” by corryn Wetzel https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/male-birth-control-pill-expected-to-start-human-trials-this-year-180979814/ “Contraceptive Use” by the CDC https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/contraceptive.htm Seed bombing may not be what you think. “Drones Are Setting Down Roots In Wildfire-Scarred Landscapes” by  Ashley Franzen https://www.theverge.com/23022323/drones-wildfire-first-nation-british-columbia “Aerial Planting: Bc First Nations Company Trialing Reforestation With Drones” by Maria Church https://www.woodbusiness.ca/aerial-planting-reforestation-d

Wed, July 20, 2022

Why Symmetry Wins, Solar-Covered Canals, Plants on the Moon

Today, you’ll learn about why symmetry dominates the natural world, how it may be possible to conserve water using solar panels, and why growing vegetables might soon involve a trip to the Moon. Two halves make a whole. “Life’s Preference for Symmetry Is Like “A New Law of Nature” by Kate Golembiewski https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/24/science/symmetry-biology-evolution.html “What is RNA?” by Michael Dhar https://www.livescience.com/what-is-RNA.html “The Origins of Asymmetry: A Protein That Makes You Do the Twist” by Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181123135026.htm Sun = more water. “California Is About to Test Its First Solar Canals” by Roger Bales https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/california-is-about-to-test-its-first-solar-canals-180979637/ “Project Nexus: Water & Energy Integration for the Future” by TID Water and Power https://www.tid.org/about-tid/current-projects/project-nexus/ “Energy and Water Co-Benefits from Covering Canals with Solar Panels” by Brandi McKuin, et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-021-00693-8 “NOAA Drought Task Force Report on the 2020–2021 Southwestern U.S. Drought” by NOAA Drought Task Force IV https://www.drought.gov/documents/noaa-drought-task-force-report-2020-2021-southwestern-us-drought “New NOAA Report: Exceptional Southwest Drought Exacerbated” by Human-Caused Warming by NOAA/NIDIS https://www.drought.gov/news/new-noaa-report-exceptional-southwest-drought-exacerbated-human-caused-warming “California Approves New Water Restrictions Amid Worsening Drought” by Soumya Karlamangla https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/25/us/california-drought-water-restrictions.html “California State Water Project” by Wikipedia ​​ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_State_Water_Project “California Agricultural Production Sta

Fri, July 15, 2022

The Explorers Club - An Interview with Victor Vescovo

Today, we’re hearing from an explorer's explorer, Victor Vescovo. His Five Deeps Expedition made him the first person to reach the deepest point of the Atlantic, Southern Ocean, and set a depth record in the Mariana Trench at 35,853 ft. He was the first person to reach the Mollow Deep in the Arctic Ocean, and thus has been to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd deepest points in the ocean. Victor Vescovo Interview from 4/23/22 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with  Calli and  Nate  — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to ht tps://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-explorers-club-an-interview-with-victor-vescovo

Thu, July 14, 2022

Rapamycin For Rover, H-Fueled Flight, Mind-Controlled Arms

Today, you’ll learn about how a drug that helps in human organ transplants might be able to extend the lives of man’s best friend, the airline industry's potential but difficult switch to hydrogen fuel, and how a high school student is transforming prosthetics with brain waves. All dogs go to heaven. “New Drug May Help Dogs Live Longer” by Naomi Ruchim https://www.krtv.com/news/u-s-and-the-world/new-drug-may-help-dogs-live-longer “A Drug Discovered on Easter Island May Help Dogs Live up to Three Years Longer” by Tod Perry https://www.upworthy.com/a-drug-discovered-on-easter-island-may-help-dogs-live-up-to-three-years-longer?rebelltitem=2#rebelltitem2 “Rapamycin’s Secrets Unearthed” by Bethany Halford https://cen.acs.org/articles/94/i29/Rapamycins-Secrets-Unearthed.html   Planes, planes, planes. “The epic attempts to power planes with hydrogen” by Mark Piesing bbc.com/future/article/20220316-the-epic-attempts-to-power-planes-with-hydrogen “How close are hydrogen planes, really?” By Sabri Ben-Achour https://www.marketplace.org/2021/10/28/how-close-are-hydrogen-planes-really/ “Hydrogen Explained” By US Energy Information Administration https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/hydrogen/use-of-hydrogen.php Mind over matter. “This High Schooler Invented a Low-Cost, Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Arm” by Margaret Osborne https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/this-high-schooler-invented-a-low-cost-mind-controlled-prosthetic-arm-180979984/ “High Schooler Invents Affordable, Mind-Controlled Prosthetic Arm” by Adrianna Nine https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/335384-high-schooler-invents-affordable-mind-controlled-prosthetic-arm “Creating a Working Brain-Controlled Transhumeral Prosthetic Arm (Make It Move)” by Benjamin Choi https://www.instructables.com/Creating-a-Working-Brain-Controlled-Transhumeral-P/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="https://twitter.com/producercody

Wed, July 13, 2022

Cyanide Seeds, Workout When?, Covid But Ghosts

Today, you’ll learn about whether the cyanide in apple seeds could do you any real harm, how working out in the morning and at night are both beneficial but in different ways, and how researchers have found evidence that patients with long Covid may often have fragments of the virus lingering in their gut. Snow White wasn’t far off with the poisonous apple. “Can Apple Seeds Cause Cyanide Poisoning? A Toxicologist Digs Into The Details” by Elana Spivack https://www.inverse.com/science/stone-fruits-poisonous-seeds “Here’s How Many Apple Cores It Would Take to Poison You” by Jennifer Chaussee https://www.wired.com/2016/09/heres-many-apple-cores-take-poison What time should I work out? “Is It Better to Exercise in the Morning or Evening?" by Gretchen Reynolds ●  https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/19/well/exercise-timing.html “This is the Best Time of Day to Work Out, According to Science" by Jamie Ducharme ●  https://time.com/5533388/best-time-to-exercise/ An even scarier kind of ghost? “Coronavirus ‘ghosts’ found lingering in the gut” by Heidi Ledford https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-01280-3 “‘Ghosts’ In The Gut May Be Behind Long COVID” by Dr. Katie Spalding https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/ghosts-in-the-gut-may-be-behind-long-covid/ “How the coronavirus infects cells — and why Delta is so dangerous” by Megan Scudellari https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02039-y Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/cyanide-seeds-workout-when-covid-but-ghosts

Fri, July 08, 2022

The Explorers Club - An Interview with Sian Proctor

Today, we are lucky enough to hear from a highly accomplished explorer who has some incredible experiences to share with us. Dr. Sian Proctor was the mission pilot for the Inspiration4, which is the all-civilian orbital mission to space and she’s the first African American woman to pilot a spacecraft. She also lived in a Mars analog environment to simulate what it might be like to live on the red planet. Sian Proctor Interview from 4/23/22 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sian_Proctor https://www.drsianproctor.com/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: 

Thu, July 07, 2022

Blood Pressures, Mercury’s Crusty Diamonds, Dad or Mom Genes

Today, you’ll learn about how high blood pressure can reduce the gray matter in your brain, why scientists think the surface of Mercury is covered in diamonds, and how while we have gene pairs from both parents, our bodies will use one parent’s gene over the other’s depending on the circumstances. 50 Shades of Gray Matter “Study: An Early Spike in Blood Pressure Can Pummel Your Brain” by Nick Keppler https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/high-blood-pressure-brain-health “10 Ways to Control High Blood Pressure Without Medication” by Mayo Clinic Staff https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure/art-20046974   Diamonds a Plenty “Diamonds may stud Mercury’s crust” by Nikk Ogasa https://www.sciencenews.org/article/mercury-diamond-surface-crust-meteorite-impact-graphite “Mercury Could Be Littered With Diamonds” by Ramin Skibba https://www.wired.com/story/mercury-could-be-littered-with-diamonds/ “Diamonds Unearthed” by Cate Lineberry https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/diamonds-unearthed-141629226/ Mom and dad genes aren’t just at the mall. “Parental Control: How Genes From Mom Or Dad Shape Behavior” by Jennifer Michalowski https://healthcare.utah.edu/publicaffairs/news/2022/03/genes-behavior.php “Researchers uncover how parent’s genes shape behavior, parental controls” https://theprint.in/features/researchers-uncover-how-parents-genes-shape-behavior-parental-controls/941227/ “Brain Basics: Genes At Work In The Brain” by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/patient-caregiver-education/brain-basics-genes-work-brain Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science

Wed, July 06, 2022

Orangu-slang, Easing Car Queasing, Kicked Across Space

Today, you’ll learn about how orangutans use slang a lot like we do, what causes and can alleviate everyday motion sickness, and how one black hole kicked another across the galaxy. Orangutans are dope. “Orangutans use Slang to Show off Their “Coolness”, Study Suggests" by Nicola Davis https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/mar/21/orangutans-use-slang-to-show-off-their-coolness-study-suggests “Orangutan Squeaks Reveal Language Evolution Says Study" by Victoria Gill https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-38907681 “What did Language Grow From? Ape Hands, Mouths, or Both? – Kristen Marie Gillespie-Lynch, Emily Sue Savage-Rumbaugh, Heidi Lyn, and Patricia Greenfield https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2019.00061 “Apes Communicate, Humans Have Language" by Max Planck Institute https://www.cbs.mpg.de/research-topics/language-interview A solution beyond not looking at your phone. “How To Fight Motion Sickness — And The Scientific Reason Some People Suffer More” By Saima Rajasingam https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/motion-sickness-treatment “A study of cybersickness and sensory conflict theory using a motion-coupled virtual reality system” by Adrian K.T. Ng, Leith K.Y. Chan, Henry Y.K. Lau https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0141938218300301 Soccer but with black holes. “Gravitational waves gave a new black hole a high-speed ‘kick’” By Emily Conover https://www.sciencenews.org/article/black-hole-gravitational-waves-kick-ligo-merger-spacetime “A black hole formed by a lopsided merger may have gone rogue” By Robert Lea https://www.space.com/black-hole-escaping-galaxy-from-collision “Ripples in spacetime: Science's 2016 Breakthrough of the Year” by Adrian Cho https://www.science.org/content/article/ripples-spacetime-sciences-2016-breakthrough-year “How Scientists Captured the First Image of a Black Hole” by Ota Lutz <a href="https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/news/2019/

Fri, July 01, 2022

The Explorers Club - An Interview with Steve Elkins

Today, we’re hearing from an explorer and filmmaker named Steve Elkins. Steve spent decades searching for a legendary lost city deep in the jungles of Honduras. His search for the city was documented in the New York Times best selling book, “The Lost City of the Monkey God,” by Douglas Preston. Steve Elkins Interview from 4/23/22 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-explorers-club-an-interview-with-steve-elkins

Thu, June 30, 2022

Drink = Brain Shrink, Secret Tree Species, L.H.C. Round 3

Today, you’ll learn about how a single drink a day can add years to the age of your brain, how scientists figured out that thousands of tree species are yet to be discovered, and how the world’s biggest and best particle accelerator is powering up for its third run. A drink away does not keep the doctor away. “Just One Beer or Glass of Wine a Day may Cause Your Brain to Shrink, Study Suggests” by Mike Snider https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2022/03/09/beer-glass-wine-daily-brain-shrink/9425508002/ “Just One Extra Drink a Day may Change the Brain” by Tara Haelle https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/news/20220310/one-extra-drink-a-day-changes-brain “It’s Time to Rethink How Much Booze May be too Much” by Julia Belluz https://www.vox.com/2018/4/24/17242720/alcohol-health-risks-facts “The ‘French Paradox’ Turned out to be an Illusion, but it led to some Interesting research” by Emma Wightman https://theconversation.com/the-french-paradox-turned-out-to-be-an-illusion-but-it-led-to-some-interesting-research-78196 No, that tree is not the same as that other one. “Earth May Have 9,200 More Tree Species Than Previously Thought” by Jude Coleman https://www.sciencenews.org/article/tree-species-earth-biodiversity “How Much Space Does Nature Need? 30 Percent of the Planet May Not be Enough” by Jonathan Lambert https://www.sciencenews.org/article/nature-will-protecting-30-percent-earth-prevent-extinction-crisis “Thousands of Tree Species Remain Undiscovered, Say Scientists” by Lucy Sherriff https://www.discovery.com/nature/unknown-trees Imagine two needles smashing into each other. “Large Hadron Collider is waking up after a 3-year nap, and it could help explain why the universe exists.” by Mara Johnson-Groh https://www.livescience.com/large-hadron-collider-third-run “CERN’s particle accelerator starts up after a three-year hiatus” by Nicole Wetsman <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/22/23037077/cern-particle-accelerator-res

Wed, June 29, 2022

Nightlight Plight, Cancer Stinks, Literal Green Energy

Today, you’ll learn about how that light coming in through your window at night is in fact ruining your sleep, how some diseases—including cancer—can be smelled by dogs and we’re on the verge of being able to smell them with modern technology, and how algae may one day provide the power for our smallest devices. Close your blinds. “Light exposure during sleep impairs cardiometabolic function” by Ivy C. Mason, Kathryn J. Reid, Chloe D. Warlick, Roneil G. Malkani, Sabra M. Abbott, and Phyllis C. Zee https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.2113290119 “Sleeping with a light on may be bad for your heart and blood sugar” by Nicoletta Lanese https://www.livescience.com/sleep-in-lit-room-worse-heart-metabolic-health “Sleeping with the light on may be harmful to you” by Erin Blakemore https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/03/20/sleep-lights-health/ “What is the difference between lux and lumens?” by Waveform Lighting https://www.waveformlighting.com/home-residential/what-is-the-difference-between-lux-and-lumens “Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes” by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes/prediabetes-insulin-resistance What’s that smell? “Cancer has a smell. Someday your phone may detect it.” by Noam Hassenfeld https://www.vox.com/unexplainable/22323113/unexplainable-smell-mystery-nanonose “Dogs Are Teaching Machines to Sniff Out Cancer” by Asher Jones https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/dogs-are-teaching-machines-to-sniff-out-cancer-68469 “The Quest to Make a Bot That Can Smell as Well as a Dog” by Sara Harrison https://www.wired.com/story/quest-to-make-robot-smell-cancer-dog/ “What DARPA Does” by DARPA https://www.darpa.mil/about-us/what-darpa-does Get used to algae-power. “Algae-powered computing: Scientists create reliable and renewable biological photovol

Fri, June 24, 2022

The Explorers Club - An Interview with Peter Tattersfield

Today we are speaking to another member of the Explorers Club, Peter Tattersfield. Peter has an awesome story for us today about his work finding the shipwreck of the Steamship Independence, which sank off the coast of Baja, Mexico in 1853. Peter Tattersfield Interview from 4/23/22 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-explorers-club-an-interview-with-peter-tattersfield

Thu, June 23, 2022

Gray Matter Gabfest, Our Pulsating Earth, Smarty Cats

Today, you’ll learn about how a man with advanced ALS, who can’t move a muscle, was able to communicate with his family using his thoughts, about a sixty-year-old mystery involving the earth and why it pulsates every twenty-six seconds, and how cats can learn the names of their fellow cats under the right conditions. A man with ALS can communicate with his thoughts. “Brain Implant Allows Fully Paralyzed Patient to Communicate” by Jonathan Moens https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/22/science/brain-computer-als-communication.html “Brain Implants Allow Paralyzed Man to Communicate Using His Thoughts” by Margaret Osborne https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/brain-implants-allow-paralyzed-man-to-communicate-180979817/ The earth pulsates underneath your feet. “Earth Pulsates Every 26 Seconds. Know One Knows Why” by Caroline Delbert https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a34531984/earth-pulsates-every-26-seconds/ “Earth is Pulsating Every 26 Seconds and Seismologists Don’t Agree Why” by Anna Funk https://www.discovermagazine.com/environment/the-earth-is-pulsating-every-26-seconds-and-seismologists-dont-agree-why Cats know the names of their friends. “Cats learn the names of their friend cats in their daily lives” By Saho Takagi, Et al. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-10261-5 “Cats know the names of other cats that are their friends, study says” by Matthew Rozsa https://www.salon.com/2022/05/16/cats-know-the-names-of-other-cats-that-are-their-friends-study-says/ “Cats can memorize their friends' names, new study suggests” By Brandon Specktor https://www.livescience.com/cats-remember-names Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life ent

Wed, June 22, 2022

Hungry Plants, Concussion Confusion, An Alzheimer’s Theory

Today, you’ll learn about how carnivorous plants evolved from their more peaceful ancestors, how there’s an apparent difference in the frequency and severity of head injuries between male and female athletes, and about a new theory regarding the cause of Alzheimer’s. Plants that eat flesh? “How Carnivorous Plants Evolved” by Stephanie Pain https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-carnivorous-plants-evolved-180979697/ “Adapted to kill: How the pitcher plant traps its prey” by Alun Salt https://botany.one/2013/10/adapted-kill-pitcher-plant-traps-prey/ Male and female concussions are not the same. “Why Sports Concussions are Worse for Women” by Katharine Sanderson https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02089-2 “Sports-Related Concussions in Female Athletes: A Systematic Review” by Neil McGroarty, Symone Brown, and Mary Mulcahey https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7366411/ Hope for Alzheimer's research. “A New Hypothesis for Alzheimer’s Disease: The Lipid Invasion Model” by Jonathan D’Arcy Rudge https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease-reports/adr210299 “Alzheimer’s brain barrier damage theory proposed” By University of Reading https://www.reading.ac.uk/news/2022/Research-News/Alzheimers-Disease-lipid-invasion-theory “New hypothesis argues leaky blood-brain barrier triggers Alzheimer's” By Rich Haridy https://newatlas.com/science/new-hypothesis-alzheimers-disease-blood-brain-barrier-lipid-invasion/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. <

Fri, June 17, 2022

The Explorers Club - An Interview with George Nield

Today, we’re talking to Explorers Club member, Dr. George C. Nield. Dr. George C. Nield is currently the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation at the Federal Aviation Administration (or FAA). He has over 30 years of aerospace experience and has worked with the Air Force and NASA. Dr Nield came to the FAA from the Orbital Sciences Corporation, where he served as a Senior Scientist for the Advanced Programs Group. He has a wealth of experience from working as an Astronautical Engineer at the Space and Missile Systems Organization to working on the Shuttle/Mir Program and the International Space Station Program. George Nield Interview from 4/23/22 Autonomous Flight: What We Mean and Why It’s First - Wisk Blog https://wisk.aero/news/blog/autonomous-flight-what-we-mean-and-why-its-first/#:~:text=By%20autonomy%2C%20we%20mean%20that,remote%20pilot%20on%20the%20ground International Astronautical Federation (IAF) - Biographies - George Nield https://www.iafastro.org/biographie/george-nield.html Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-explorers-club-an-interview-with-george-nield

Thu, June 16, 2022

Shoo Shoes!, Murmuration Information, Nanoplastic Particles

Today, you’ll learn about why it's best to leave your shoes at the door when you come inside, how animals form and maintain their mesmerizing murmurations, and how certain food storage products release sub-microscopic, plastic particles when exposed to hot water. Your mom was right about taking your shoes off inside. “The science is in: wearing shoes inside your home is just plain gross” by Mark Patrick Taylor and Gabriel Filippelli https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/mar/17/the-science-is-in-wearing-shoes-inside-your-home-is-just-plain-gross “Scientists Discover Why You Should Take Off Your Shoes Before Entering Your Home” by Robert Locke https://www.lifehack.org/317735/scientists-discover-why-you-should-take-off-your-shoes-before-entering-your-home “Should You Take Your Shoes Off While Indoors?” by Ally Spier https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/should-you-take-your-shoes-off-while-indoors Murmurations not murmuring. “The Secrets and Science Behind Starling Murmurations” by John Donovan https://animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/starling-murmurations.htm “Gazing at the “Black Sun”: The Transfixing Beauty of Starling Murmurations” by Søren Solkær https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/04/travel/starling-murmurations.html “Swarm Robotics Promises to Boost Diagnostics, Treat Cancer” by Inga Shugalo https://www.roboticsbusinessreview.com/health-medical/swarm-robotics-boosts-diagnosis/ The tiny side of plastic. “Your Take-Out Coffee Cup May Shed Trillions of Plastic 'Nanoparticles'” By Dennis Thompson https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2022-05-03/your-take-out-coffee-cup-may-shed-trillions-of-plastic-nanoparticles “NIST Study Shows Everyday Plastic Products Release Trillions of Microscopic Particles Into Water” By NIST https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/04/nist-study-shows-everyday-plastic-products-release-trillions-micros

Wed, June 15, 2022

Fusion: Homeward Bound, The Last Light Show, Burnout Blues

Today, you’ll learn about how the next step in nuclear fusion is actually a real estate question, how the death of our sun would be a beautiful thing to see if we were around to witness it, and how an athlete’s desire for perfection can lead to them burning out with their sport altogether. Nuclear plants near the nuclear family. “The World's First Nuclear Fusion Power Plant Is Coming” by Caroline Delbert https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/a34850835/worlds-first-nuclear-fusion-power-plant/ “The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has asked residents in five areas to provide feedback on potential plans to construct a prototype nuclear fusion power plant.” by Jack Loughran https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2022/01/locations-for-the-uk-s-first-fusion-energy-power-plant-revealed   A new take on sun flares. “Scientists Figured Out How And When Our Sun Will Die, And It's Going to Be Epic” by Michelle Starr https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-figured-out-how-and-when-our-sun-will-die-and-it-s-going-to-be-epic “Sun 'will flare into massive planetary nebula when it dies,” by Ian Sample https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/may/07/sun-will-flare-into-massive-planetary-nebula-when-it-dies “Celestial Objects: Nebulae” by SeaSky http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/nebulae.html Perfection can be dangerous. “Obsession with failure and hunt for perfection linked to burnout” by University of Essex https://www.essex.ac.uk/news/2022/04/22/obsession-with-failure-linked-to-burnout “What Causes Athlete Burnout? A New Study Suggests Perfectionism Plays A Role”  By Victoria Forster https://www.forbes.com/sites/victoriaforster/2022/04/22/what-causes-athlete-burnout-a-new-study-suggests-perfectionism-plays-a-role/?sh=2ba2544f2152 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with <a href="h

Fri, June 10, 2022

The Explorers Club - An Interview with Nina Lanza

Today for our Explorers Club series, we are about to be hit by a meteorite of space knowledge as we have a wildly accomplished scientist and researcher entering our atmosphere, Dr. Nina Lanza. She is the Team Lead for Space and Planetary Exploration in Space and Remote Sensing at Los Alamos National Laboratory. She is also the Principle Investigator of the ChemCam instrument on the Mars Curiosity Rover (sadly not sponsored by us) and a team member for the SuperCam instrument on the Mars Perseverance rover. She’s an expert on Mars and does a lot of research on meteorites and minerals that can tell us about the interactions between rocks, soil, atmosphere, and water on the planet. Nina Lanza Interview from 4/23/22 Dr. Nina Lanza - About Nina https://www.ninalanza.com/about-nina/ NASA's Curiosity Rover Measures Intriguing Carbon Signature on Mars https://mars.nasa.gov/news/9113/nasas-curiosity-rover-measures-intriguing-carbon-signature-on-mars/?site=msl 2020 Mission Perseverance Rover - SuperCam https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/spacecraft/instruments/supercam/ Mount Sinai - Manganese https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/manganese#:~:text=Manganese%20is%20a%20trace%20mineral,clotting%20factors%2C%20and%20sex%20hormones . Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/explorers-club-nina-lanza

Thu, June 09, 2022

Human Venom, Car Battery Blues, Magic and Personalities

Today, you’ll learn about how humans could potentially evolve to be venomous, the challenges of repurposing used electric car batteries, and how people who hate magic are more likely to have certain socially aversive traits, like needing to control social situations. The good and the bad side of snake venom. “Could Humans Ever be Venomous?” by Stephanie Pappas https://www.livescience.com/could-humans-be-venomous.html “How Snake Venom Kills… and Saves Lives” by James Paterson https://letstalkscience.ca/educational-resources/stem-in-context/how-snake-venom-kills-and-saves-lives “Protein Folding: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” by Harvard University https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2010/issue65/ “This Animal Can Kill 10 Grown Men, But Its Body Adapted To Save Itself” by Tara Yarlagadda https://www.inverse.com/science/the-strange-reason-why-poisonous-animals-survive-their-own-toxins A new era for batteries. “Cars are Going Electric. What Happens to the Used Batteries?” by Gregory Barber and Aarian Marshall https://www.wired.com/story/cars-going-electric-what-happens-used-batteries/ “Transportation of Electric Vehicle Lithium-ion Batteries at End-of-life: A Literature Review” by Margaret Slattery, Jessica Dunn, and Alissa Kendall https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344921003645 “Global Implications of the EU Battery Regulation” by Hans Eric Melin, Mohammad Ali Rajaeifar, Anthony Y. Ku, Alissa Kendall, Gavin Harper, and Oliver Heidrich https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abh1416 “The Lithium Mine Versus the Wildflower” by Gregory Barber https://www.wired.com/story/lithium-mine-for-batteries-versus-the-wildflower/ Who hates magic?! “People who hate magic tend to be higher in socially aversive traits, according to new research” By Mane Kara-Yakouabian https://www.psypost.org/2022/04/people-who-hate-magic-are-higher-in-socially-aversive-traits-according-to-new-research-62968 “Who hates magic? Exploring the loathing of legerdemain.” By Paul J. Silvi

Wed, June 08, 2022

An Eternal Hug, Flea Jump Facts, Fitness Feedback Loops

Today, you’ll learn about an ancient couple found buried in an embrace, why it’s so darn hard to keep fleas off your beloved pets, and how your body’s natural chemistry can help you get a leg up on diet and exercise if you begin to build the habits. They took “til death do you part” seriously. “1,500-year-old burial in China holds lovers locked in eternal embrace” by Laura Geggel https://www.livescience.com/buried-lovers-embrace-china.html “1,500-Year-Old Skeletons Found Locked in Embrace in Chinese Cemetery” by Livia Gershon https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/1500-year-old-chinese-skeletons-found-locked-embrace-180978509/ Fleas won’t be making it to the Olympics “How Do Fleas Jump?” by Kate Latham https://insectcop.net/how-do-fleas-jump/ “A Flea’s Fantastic Jump Takes More Than a Muscle” by Josh Cassidy https://www.kqed.org/science/1957872/a-fleas-fantastic-jump-takes-more-than-muscle Exercising affects one’s cravings. “Intense exercise while dieting may reduce cravings for fatty food” by Sara Zaske https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2022/04/21/intense-exercise-while-dieting-may-reduce-cravings-for-fatty-food/ “Acute high-intensity interval exercise attenuates incubation of craving for foods high in fat” by Georgia E. Kirkpatrick https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.23418 “Ubiquitous nutrients suppress appetite and promote movement” By Fabrio Bergamin https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2022/04/ubiquitous-nutrients-suppress-appetite-and-promote-movement.html Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here:  </p

Fri, June 03, 2022

Explorers Club - Richard Garriott

Today, you’ll hear our interview with Richard Garriott, the president of the Explorers Club. Garriott is not only the first American second generation astronaut, but also the first person to visit both poles, outer space and dive to the Mariana Trench. He started out as a video game designer, and as soon as he made enough money, he began investing in human space flight, creating a company called Space Adventures. Richard Garriott Interview from 4/23/22 https://app.trint.com/editor/_xFCb8WQRFyO4qID1o4q4A Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/explorers-club-richard-garriott

Thu, June 02, 2022

The Amazon’s Future, Sugar Rush Retcon, A Study on Studies

Today, you’ll learn about the state of the Amazon rainforest, the truth behind the mythical sugar rush, and how studies involving MRI scans may have been too small to produce significant results, but researchers may have found a solution. The forest needs attention - not the company. “75% of Amazon rainforest shows signs of loss, a 'tipping point' of dieback, study shows” by Doyle Rice ttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/03/07/amazon-rainforest-dieback-deforestation-climate-change-study/9380372002 “Fires in the Amazon are out of Control. Again” by Benji Jones https://www.vox.com/down-to-earth/2021/8/27/22639885/amazon-rainforest-fires-climate-change-2021 “Heaviest Object on Earth Weighs 116B Pounds” by Jenn Gidman https://www.newser.com/story/259238/the-10-heaviest-objects-on-earth.html “A Framework for Quantifying Resilience to Forest Disturbance” by Timothy Bryant, Kristen Waring, Andrew Sánchez Meador, and John B. Bradford https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/ffgc.2019.00056/full “7 Organizations You Can Support to Protect the Amazon Rainforest” by Erica Sánchez, Pia Gralki, and Joe McCarthy https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/organizations-donate-amazon-rainforest/   Maybe sugar isn’t the problem. “Sugar rush or high on life? Dieticians explain why kids become hyperactive at parties” by Kate Dorrell https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/sugar-rush-dietician-does-sweet-food-make-kids-hyperactive/100839044 “There’s No Such Thing as a Sugar Rush, According to Science” by Joshua A. Krisch https://www.fatherly.com/health-science/theres-no-thing-sugar-rush-according-science/ Data sets need to grow to bolster studies. “M.R.I.s Are Finding Connections Between Our Brain Activity and Psychology” By Kim Tingley https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/19/magazine/mri-brain-activity-psychology.html “Reproducible brain-wide association studies require thousands of individuals” By Scott marek

Wed, June 01, 2022

A Clutterful Mind, Heir To The Earth, Partnership

Today, you’ll learn about why our ability to remember things seems to get worse with age—it’s not memory loss, which animals could become the new dominant species in the event of our extinction, and how an unsupportive romantic partner can actually affect the way you think and feel about yourself. Maybe your mom was right about cleaning your room. “How Memory ‘Clutter’ Makes it Harder to Remember Things as we Get Older” by Alexander Easton https://theconversation.com/how-memory-clutter-makes-it-harder-to-remember-things-as-we-get-older-176767 “Memory Issues for Older People Could be the Result of ‘Clutter’” by Sarah Sloat https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/memory-issues-older-people-result-clutter-rcna15133 The next era for animals. “When humans are gone, what animals might evolve to have our smarts and skills?” by Joanna Thompson https://www.livescience.com/what-animals-will-fill-human-niches “Can introduced animals replace extinct ones?” by Brigitte Osterath https://www.dw.com/en/can-introduced-animals-replace-extinct-ones/a-16937417 Couples therapy may in fact help your brain. “Having an unsupportive romantic partner is associated with neurophysiological changes in error processing” by Eric W. Dolan https://www.psypost.org/2022/04/having-an-unsupportive-romantic-partner-is-associated-with-neurophysiological-changes-in-error-processing-62977 “Unsupportive romantic partner behaviors increase neural reactivity to mistakes” by Erin N Palmwood https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0167876021008886 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. d

Fri, May 27, 2022

The Explorers Club: Josh Gates

Calli and Nate interview members of The Explorer’s Club, and today you’re going to hear from a man who largely represents what The Explorers Club is all about - Josh Gates. Josh Gates is a fearless explorer and adventurer and host of Discovery's popular, long running series Expedition Unknown . He's also hosting a brand new series that chronicles the incredible history of the club, called Tales from The Explorers Club . Interview conducted with Josh Gates on 5/3/22. Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-explorers-club-josh-gates

Thu, May 26, 2022

Seeing Stars, Seagull Staredown, Itsy Bitsy Microdrones

Today, you’ll learn about how cultures across the world often make constellations from the same groups of stars due to the nature of vision and perception, what to do when an animal tries to steal your food during a picnic on the beach, and drones smaller than a red blood cell that can be controlled using only the power of light. Does your star pattern look like my star pattern? “Constellations Across Cultures: How Our Visual Systems Pick Out Patterns in the Night Sky” from the Association for Psychological Science https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/2022-march-constellations-across-cultures.html “Perceptual Grouping Explains Similarities in Constellations Across Cultures” by Charles Kemp, Duane W. Hamacher, Daniel R. Little, and Simon J. Cropper https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/09567976211044157 “The Big Dipper (the Plough)” https://nineplanets.org/the-big-dipper The Astronomical League https://www.astroleague.org/content/constellations-other-cultures-checklist Staring contests really do work. "Stare at Seagulls and They'll Leave Your Food Alone” by Mindy Weisberger https://www.livescience.com/staring-at-seagulls-stops-stealing.html “Stare seagulls out to save your snacks, researcher says” by Ian Sample https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/aug/07/stare-seagulls-out-to-save-your-snacks-researcher-says “Staring down seagulls can stop them stealing your chips” by Sam Wong https://www.newscientist.com/article/2212592-staring-down-seagulls-can-stop-them-stealing-your-chips/ “Herring gulls respond to human gaze direction” by Madeleine Goumas https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsbl.2019.0405 Sun doesn’t just give plants life, but drones, too. “Microdrones With Light-driven Nanomotors” By Universitat Wurzburg https://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/en/news-and-events/news/detail/news/licht-motoren-fuer-mikrodrohnen-1/ “Light-Drive

Wed, May 25, 2022

Whiff of Victory, Bones be Chattin’, Desalination Innovation

Today, you’ll learn about how the human sense of smell may be much better than we ever thought, how the bones inside your body are having interesting conversations with your organs, and a new innovation in desalination technology that uses significantly less energy than its predecessors. What’s that smell? “Let’s obliterate the myth that humans have a bad sense of smell” by Brian Resnick https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/5/11/15614748/human-smell-good-science “Mechanisms of scent-tracking in humans” by Jess Porter et Brent Craven, Rehan M Khan, Shao-Ju Chang, Irene Kang, Benjamin Judkewitz, Jason Volpe, Gary Settles & Noam Sobel https://www.nature.com/articles/nn1819 “Humans Can Discriminate More than 1 Trillion Olfactory Stimuli” by C. Bushdidm, O. Magnascol, B. Vosshalland, and A. Keller https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1249168 “Poor human olfaction is a 19th-century myth” by John P. Mcgann https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/science.aam7263 Your body talks without talking. “How Bones Communicate With the Rest of the Body” by Amber Dance https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-bones-communicate-with-the-rest-of-the-body-180979643/ “Bones make hormones that communicate with the brain and other organs” by Cassie Martin https://www.sciencenews.org/article/bones-make-hormones-communicate-brain-and-other-organs “Bone-to-Brain: A Round Trip in the Adaptation to Mechanical Stimuli” by Laura Gerosa and Biovanni Lombardi https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.623893/full#:~:text=Thus%2C%20bone%20emerges%20as%20a,act%20at%20the%20brain%20level . Water with salt on the side, please. “Modular Solar PV and Tidal Power Desalination Buoys from Canada” by Ryan Kennedy https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/04/11/modular-solar-pv-and-tidal-power-desalination-buoys-from-canada/ “Wave-Powered Desalination Buoys” by Solar Impulse Foundation https://solarimpulse.com/solutions-explo

Fri, May 20, 2022

Solar Salads, Cursed Caffeine, Webb’s First Photo

Today, you’ll learn about the benefits of shading rooftop gardens with solar panels, caffeine’s dark secrets, and how the first image from the James Webb telescope promises a great run for Hubble’s successor. The sun really can feed you. “Your Rooftop Garden Could Be a Solar-Powered Working Farm” by Matt Simon https://www.wired.com/story/your-rooftop-garden-could-be-a-solar-powered-working-farm/ “Exploring The Potential of Rooftop Agrivoltaics” by Jennifer Bousselot and Thomas Hickey, Jr. https://livingarchitecturemonitor.com/articles/potential-rooftop-agrivoltaics-sp22 “Volunteer State (Finally) Discovers Solar Power — With A Regenerative Twist” by Tina Casey https://cleantechnica.com/2022/04/04/volunteer-state-finally-discovers-solar-power-with-a-regenerative-twist/   Caffeine: the ultimate chicken or the egg dilemma. “The invisible addiction: is it time to give up caffeine?” by Michael Pollan https://www.theguardian.com/food/2021/jul/06/caffeine-coffee-tea-invisible-addiction-is-it-time-to-give-up “Caffeine: How much is too much?” by Mayo Clinic Staff https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/caffeine/art-20045678#:~:text=Caffeine “Caffeine - Uses, Side Effects, And More” from WebMD https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-979/caffeine#:~:text=Caffeine “How and When Did Humans Start Consuming Alcohol?” by Sedeer el-Showk https://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/accumulating-glitches/how_and_when_did_humans/#:~:text=According “Coffee and caffeine consumption and depression: A meta-analysis of observational studies” by Longfei Wang, Xiaoli Shen, Yili Wu, and Dongfeng Zhang  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26339067/ A picture might be worth more than a thousand words. “1st image snapped by iconic Webb telescope pushes limits of the 'laws of physics'” by Tom Metcalfe <a href="https://www.livescience.com/james-webb-telescope-image-limits

Thu, May 19, 2022

De-agin’ Sensation, Indiana Jones Needs A.I., Rapid-est Test

Today, you’ll learn about a new process that can make cells younger by up to thirty years, the incredible artificial intelligence that is helping piece together the puzzles of ancient texts, and how researchers have developed a rapid test for viruses like coronavirus that is just as accurate as PCR tests and takes only thirty minutes. The fountain of youth may be closer than we think. “‘Time Jump’ by 30 Years: Old Skins Cells Reprogrammed To Regain Youthful Function” by Babraham Institute https://scitechdaily.com/time-jump-by-30-years-old-skins-cells-reprogrammed-to-regain-youthful-function/ “Multi-Omic Rejuvenation of Human Cells by Maturation Phase Transient Reprogramming” by Diljeet Gill, et al. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.71624 “Aging Changes in Organs - Tissue - Cells” by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/special-topic/aging-changes-in-organs-tissue-cells The overlap between artificial intelligence and the ancient world. “DeepMind’s new AI model helps decipher, date, and locate ancient inscriptions” By James Vincent https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/9/22968773/ai-machine-learning-ancient-inscriptions-texts-deepmind-ithaca-model “Radiocarbon Dating” by Oxford Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit https://c14.arch.ox.ac.uk/dating.html#:~:text=For%20radiocarbon%20dating%20to%20be,or%20left%20as%20a%20residue . “A New A.I. Can Help Historians Decipher Damaged Ancient Greek Texts” by Jane Recker https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-new-ai-can-help-historians-decipher-damaged-ancient-greek-texts-180979736/ “AI could decipher gaps in ancient Greek texts, say researchers” by Nicola Davis https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/mar/09/ai-could-decipher-gaps-in-ancient-greek-texts-say-researchers Turns out some things can actually be good, fast, and cheap. “UT Dallas researchers develop accurate rapid test for viruses” By EurekaAlert https://www

Wed, May 18, 2022

Stoked Tech, We’ve Got Beef?, Success Against M.S.

Today, you’ll learn about some incredible new surfing technology that makes the sport possible even if you don’t live near the ocean, why the lab-grown meat industry needs to be beefed up to solve food system problems, and how the link between multiple sclerosis and the Epstein-Barr virus is leading to potential treatments for the illusive and damaging MS. Turns out you don’t need an ocean to surf. “The innovative surfing tech making waves” by Richard Bainbridge https://www.bbc.com/news/business-60689501 “Reports on How Things Work: Hydrofoils” by MIT https://web.mit.edu/2.972/www/reports/hydrofoil/hydrofoil.html Fake meat. Yum. “Lab-grown meat is supposed to be inevitable. The science tells a different story” by Joe Fassler https://thecounter.org/lab-grown-cultivated-meat-cost-at-scale/ “Want People to Eat Less Meat? Fake Burgers Probably Won’t Cut It.” by Charlie Mitchell https://www.motherjones.com/food/2021/08/want-people-to-eat-less-meat-fake-burgers-probably-wont-cut-it/ “The Myth of Cultured Meat: A Review” by Sghaier Chriki and Jean-Francois Hocquette https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2020.00007/full Sharing is caring. Especially when it comes to medical treatments. “MS Reversed by Transplanted Immune Cells That Fight Epstein-Barr Virus” by Michael Le Page https://www.newscientist.com/article/2315586-ms-reversed-by-transplanted-immune-cells-that-fight-epstein-barr-virus/ “MS Symptoms Improved by Treatment That Attacks Glandular Fever Virus” by Alice Klein https://www.newscientist.com/article/2186387-ms-symptoms-improved-by-treatment-that-attacks-glandular-fever-virus/ “Molecular Signature of Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in MS Brain Lesions” by Monica A. Moreno, et al. https://doi.org/10.1212/NXI.0000000000000466 “Clonally Expanded B Cells in Multiple Sclerosis Bind EBV EBNA1 and GlialCAM” by Tobias V. Lanz, et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04432-7 “Types of MS” by National

Fri, May 13, 2022

The True Cavity Culprit, Modular Meds, Enzymes vs Plastic

Today, you’ll learn about how your brushing routine may not be the biggest factor in whether or not you get cavities, how a new method of building pharmaceutical production facilities may bring medical access to previously underserved regions, and how the discovery of a plastic-eating bacteria could revolutionize the recycling industry. Brush but STILL get cavities? You’re not alone (and brushing isn’t enough).  “Why People Who Brush Still Get Cavities” by Maggie Koerth https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/why-people-who-brush-still-get-cavities/ “How Can You Get Cavities If You Brush Your Teeth?” by davis & Beyer Dental Health Professionals https://www.venicedentist.com/how-can-you-get-cavities-if-you-brush-your-teeth “History of Sugar” from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_sugar BioNTech is now making vaccines on the go.  “BioNTech plans to make vaccines in shipping containers” by The Economist https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/biontech-plans-to-make-vaccines-in-shipping-containers/21807708 “BioNTech Covid vaccine plan to ship container labs to Africa” By Jenny Hill https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60400114 “____-Eating Bacteria” is now nothing to fear! It could be the future of recycling. “The Future of Recycling May Be in Microbes” by Ula Chrobak https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/future-recycling-may-be-microbes-180979645/ “Scientists uncover the secrets of a plastic-destroying enzyme” by Abe Musselman https://www.inverse.com/innovation/enzyme-helps-bacteria-eat-plastic “Plastic-eating bacteria: Genetic engineering and environmental impact” by Scott Dutfield  https://www.livescience.com/plastic-eating-bacteria "Endlessly recyclable materials could fix our plastic waste crisis" by Katharine Sanderson https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333763-000-endlessly-recyclable-materials-could-fix-our-plastic-waste-crisis/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast a

Thu, May 12, 2022

Fading into Memories, Music for the Mind, Air Diamonds

Today, you’ll learn about how doctors may have accidentally confirmed that our lives do flash before our eyes just before death, the scientists aiming to legitimize art and music therapy as treatment for mental trauma and how scientists are pulling diamonds out of thin air! ... Essentially. Your life flashing before your eyes isn’t just a thing in movies. It’s real.    “Life may actually flash before your eyes on death - new study” by Holly Honderich https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-60495730 "Brain Scans of Dying Man Suggest Life Flashes Before Our Eyes Upon Death" by Corryn Wetzel https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/brain-scans-suggest-life-flashes-before-our-eyes-upon-death-180979647/ “When are we really dead? New study sheds light” by Hannah Flynn https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/when-are-we-really-dead-new-study-sheds-light#Accidental-discovery “Louisville neurosurgeon marvels at the first-ever recording of a dying human brain” by WDRB Media https://www.wdrb.com/news/louisville-neurosurgeon-marvels-at-the-first-ever-recording-of-a-dying-human-brain/article_86c632c4-94f2-11ec-85ff-afaa97f1d9cf.html “What is an E-E-G?” by Johns Hopkins Medicine https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/electroencephalogram-E-E-G “The Debate over Severed Heads: Doctors, the Guillotine and the Anatomy of Consciousness in the Wake of the Terror” by Grégoire Chamayou https://www.cairn-int.info/article-E_RHS_612_0333--the-debate-over-severed-heads.ht m We don’t understand it yet, but art and music therapy work wonders.  NPR’s audio and written stories on the matter “Art and music therapy seem to help with brain disorders. Scientists want to know why” https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1081263873 (audio) https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/02/19/1081263873/mental-health-art-therapy (written) Stop mining for diamonds! Just pull them out of

Wed, May 11, 2022

Zero G Romance, Our Sixth Sense, Oinking at A.I.

Today, you’ll learn about why studying human intimacy in space is necessary for humanity, the mysterious sixth sense human beings have, which is not seeing dead people, and how researchers used artificial intelligence to figure out a way to speak pig. Scientists say: we really do need to talk about sex in space.  “Inside the push to study sex in space” by Mark Hay https://www.mic.com/life/sex-in-space-research-space-sexology “Let’s talk about sex — in space” by Marie Sina https://www.dw.com/en/lets-talk-about-sex-in-space/a-59202194 "Scientists say we really have to talk about boning in space” by Victor Tangermann https://futurism.com/the-byte/scientists-sex-space "Nasa probing people having sex in space" by Anugraha Sundaravelu https://metro.co.uk/2022/03/10/nasa-probing-people-having-sex-in-space-16250830/ Humans have a sixth sense, and it’s not seeing dead people.  "The silent “sixth” sense” by Brian Resnick https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2019/11/22/20920762/proprioception-sixth-sense “What Is Proprioception?” on WebMD https://www.webmd.com/brain/what-is-proprioception "Proprioception: Making Sense of Body Position" by Leython Williams, PT, DPT https://www.sports-health.com/sports-injuries/general-injuries/proprioception-making-sense-body-position “Improve Balance, Control, and Coordination with These 10 Proprioception Exercises” by Katey Davidson, MScFN, RD, CPT https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/proprioception-exercises#exercises Do you speak pig? You could, soon.  “When Pigs Cry: Tool Decodes the Emotional Lives of Swine” by Corinne Purtill https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/09/science/pigs-oinks-grunts.html "Researchers Figure Out How to Interpret Pig Grunts as Pig Emotions” by Amanda Kooser https://www.cnet.com/science/biology/researchers-figure-out-how-to-interpret-pig-grunts-as-pig-emotions/</

Fri, May 06, 2022

A Pill Made from Poop, Universal Organs, Soothing Baby Pain

Today, you’ll learn about an interesting way pills made from poop could help millions of people with allergies, how researchers edited the contents of a pair of donor lungs to better match the recipient, and how pain can affect a baby’s development and what parents can do about it. Peanut allergies are being treated in an…interesting new way.  "Fecal transplant pills helped some peanut allergy sufferers in a small trial” by https://www.sciencenews.org/article/fecal-transplant-pills-peanut-allergy-clinical-trial-poop-bacteria “Good early results with fecal microbiota therapy for peanut-allergic patients” by Bethany Tripp / Boston Children’s Hospital https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/944014 “Fecal matter pills used to treat peanut allergies in Boston study” by Heather Hegedus https://www.boston25news.com/news/fecal-matter-pills-used-to-treat-peanut-allergies-in-boston-study/875577919/ “Fecal Microbiota Transplant: We Know Its History, but Can We Predict Its Future?” by Todd H. Baron, MD (Mayo Clinic Proceedings) https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(13)00481-3/fulltext Peanut allergy facts - NIH https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10200001/ Lungs can now be edited for a better organ donor match.  "Researchers Want to Create 'Universal Donor' Lungs” by Sara Harrison https://www.wired.com/story/researchers-want-to-create-universal-donor-lungs/ “Creating 'universal' transplant organs: New study moves us one step closer.” by Nicoletta Lanese https://www.livescience.com/universal-blood-type-transplant-lungs-study "Scientists Say They've Found a Way to Create Universal Donor Lungs" by Ed Cara https://gizmodo.com/universal-donor-lungs-research-1848548951 “Researchers Investigate How to Make Donated Organs Compatible With Any Blood Type” by Meagan Drillinger https://www.healthline.com/health-news/researchers-investigate-how-to-make-donated-organs-compatible-with-any-blood-type<

Thu, May 05, 2022

Burn Them Cals, Magic of Mushrooms, Flying at Mach 16

Today, you’ll learn about some new, emerging data that is giving us surprising insight into human metabolism, how magic mushrooms are on the forefront of mental health treatment and new jet technology that could get us anywhere in the world in under two hours. True or False: your metabolism slows as you age. The answer isn’t what you think!  “Burn, baby, burn: the new science of metabolism” by David Cox https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/oct/30/burn-baby-burn-the-new-science-of-metabolism “Surprising findings about metabolism and age” by Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA, FAAP, FACP, FTOS and Chika Anekwe, MD, MPH https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/surprising-findings-about-metabolism-and-age-202110082613 “Middle-age spread isn't down to metabolism, but we know how to beat it” by Sara Novak https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333774-900-middle-age-spread-isnt-down-to-metabolism-but-we-know-how-to-beat-it/ “3 lifestyle changes that can boost your metabolism and prevent weight gain” by Brianna Steinhilber https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/boost-metabolism-prevent-weight-gain-rcna19394 Mushrooms are more magical than fueling your next trip - they could help treat depression.  “Psilocybin treatment for major depression effective for up to a year for most patients, study shows” by Marisol Martinez https://hub.jhu.edu/2022/02/16/psilocybin-relieves-depression-for-up-to-a-year/ “Efficacy and safety of psilocybin-assisted treatment for major depressive disorder: Prospective 12-month follow-up” by Natalie Gukasyan, Alan K Davis, Frederick S Barrett, Mary P Cosimano, Nathan D Sepeda, Matthew W Johnson, and Roland R Griffiths https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/02698811211073759 “Psychoactive ingredient in 'magic' mushrooms may treat depression for much longer than traditional antidepressants when combined with therapy, study backed by Tim Ferriss finds” by Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce https://www.businessinsider.com/magic-mushroom-depression-mental-health-treatment-psilocybin-therapy-tim-ferriss-2022-2

Wed, May 04, 2022

5 Seconds to Sick, Animal Spidey Sense, Upset Pterosaur Tummies

Today, you’ll learn about the real science behind the five second rule and why you may wanna reconsider eating that candy off the ground, why researchers are looking to our furry friends to build better early warning systems for natural disasters, and why the first animal to ever fly had a real issue keeping its lunch down. Drop a french fry? Maybe just leave it there.  5-second rule: Science debunks food myth that stretches back to Gengis Khan by Sarah Wells https://www.inverse.com/science/five-second-rule-myth-debunk The Science Behind The Five-Second Rule by Paul Dawson and Brian Sheldon https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/the-science-behind-the-five-second-rule/ Still Good? 5-Second Rule a Myth, Study Finds by Rachael Rettner https://www.livescience.com/56158-5-second-rule-myth.html Double Dipping? 5-Second Rule? Scientists Separate Food Fact From Fiction In New Book by Robin Young https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/11/16/double-dipping-5-second-rule-food-safety What are your pets trying to tell you? Maybe there’s an earthquake incoming.  The animals that detect disasters by Norman Miller https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20220211-the-animals-that-predict-disasters Can Birds Tip Us Off to Natural Disasters? by Jason Gregg https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/can-birds-tip-us-natural-disasters-180978571/ Can animals sense when an earthquake is about to happen? by Anne Quain https://phys.org/news/2021-09-animals-earthquake.html Birds sensed severe storms and fled before tornado outbreak adapted from Cell Press publishing, article authored by Henry M Streby et al https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/12/141218131413.htm Cell Press published article https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(14)01428-6 Earthquake Warning Systems by Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthquake_warning_system Nature of Pre-Earthquake Phenomena and th

Fri, April 29, 2022

Fabric with Ears, Dreaming of E.T., Fast Evolution

Today, you’ll learn about how researchers at MIT created an incredible new type of fabric that can save thousands of lives, how sleep scientists are explaining alien abductions, and how evolution is being sped up by human beings, causing ripple effects all over the place. We have clothing with speakers, clothing you can hear, but now there’s clothing that can hear you .  This fabric can hear your heartbeat by Carolyn Wilke https://www.sciencenews.org/article/fabric-hear-heartbeat-fiber-vibration-voltage-sound-material A fabric that “hears” your heart's sounds by Jennifer Chu https://news.mit.edu/2022/fabric-acoustic-microphone-0316 Researchers Create a Fabric That Can ‘Hear’ Your Heartbeat by Margaret Osborne https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/researchers-create-a-fabric-that-can-hear-your-heartbeat-180979753/ Hear and There: Sounds from Everywhere! by Daniel Henning, Edin Sabic, and Michael C. Hout https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2018.00063 Heart Disease Facts by The CDC https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/facts.htm Electrical and Electromagnetic Fundamentals by Joseph J. Carr https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/engineering/static-electricity Smart Fibers Could Turn Army Uniforms Into Wearable Computers by Kyle Mizokami https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/research/a36732071/army-uniform-fibers-create-wearable-computers/ Alien abductions may actually have a scientific explanation - just not the UFO sighting kind you might think.  'Alien abduction' stories may come from lucid dreaming, study hints by Mindy Weisberger https://www.livescience.com/lucid-dreaming-ufo-alien-abductions.html COULD SUS

Thu, April 28, 2022

Death to Skeeters, Swapping Saliva, Messing with Lightspeed

Today, you’ll learn about a brilliant biotechnology that is turning mosquitoes against themselves, how babies use a slimy indicator to figure out who can be trusted and the freaky things that would happen if we messed with the speed of light. Hate mosquitos? These modified mosquitoes do, too.  Millions of genetically modified mosquitoes may soon be buzzing in Florida and California. Here's why. by Ryan W. Miller https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/03/08/genetically-modified-mosquitoes-florida-california/9424548002/ 2 Billion Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Cleared for Release in California and Florida by Ed Cara https://gizmodo.com/2-billion-genetically-modified-mosquitoes-cleared-for-r-1848630797 California's first lab-grown mosquitoes may take flight—stirring controversy by Lisa M. Krieger https://phys.org/news/2022-03-california-lab-grown-mosquitoes-flightstirring-controversy.html Malaria’s Impact Worldwide by The CDC https://www.cdc.gov/malaria/malaria_worldwide/impact.html Mosquitoes and Disease by Illinois Department of Public Health http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/pcmosquitoes.htm Want a baby to trust you? Try sharing some spit.  Babies may use saliva sharing to figure out relationships by Erin Garcia de Jesús https://www.sciencenews.org/article/baby-saliva-spit-sharing-relationships-kiss-food Kids attend to saliva sharing to infer social relationships by Christine Fawcett https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abn5157 Babies can tell who has close relationships based on one clue: saliva by Anne Trafton https://news.mit.edu/2022/babies-relationships-saliva-0120 When babies see people swap spit, they know what’s what by Juan Siliezar https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abn5157   Let’s keep lightspeed where it’s at. Just trust us here.  What would happen if the speed of light was much slower? by Ashley P. Taylor https:

Wed, April 27, 2022

Otterly Amazing, Let’s Go Bananas, Blingy Mayan Grills

Today, you’ll learn about the cutest warriors helping humans on the front lines in the fight against climate change, an important new study that reveals how you can add years to your life, yes… years, and an ancient Mayan dental practice that added some flashy bling to their teeth. Otter’s holding hands? Adorable, AND these little cuties are on the front lines of climate change.  The Cutest Way to Fight Climate Change? Send in the Otters by Matt Simon https://www.wired.com/story/the-cutest-way-to-fight-climate-change-send-in-the-otters/ Sea otter by Monterey Bay Aquarium https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/animals-a-to-z/sea-otter How sea otters can fight climate change by Ula Chrobak https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210914-how-sea-otters-help-fight-climate-change Why combatting climate change just got a whole lot cuter by Carley Gomez https://www.abc10.com/article/tech/science/climate-change/combatting-climate-change/103-80d00b4a-adc0-4781-837a-aae073fa5bf1 Companies hoping to grow carbon-sucking kelp may be rushing ahead of the science by James Temple https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/09/19/1035889/kelp-carbon-removal-seaweed-sinking-climate-change/#:~:text=An%20expert%20panel%20assembled%20by,of%20carbon%20dioxide%20per%20year . Here are the 10 most popular cars in Boston by Jack Pickell ​​ https://www.boston.com/uncategorized/car-culture/2018/09/12/most-popular-cars-in-boston/#:~:text=The%20Boston%20Globe%20analyzed%20data,according%20to%20the%20newspaper's%20analysis . We all know we should eat healthy - but did you know it could add YEARS to your life? Yes. Years.  Changing your diet could add up to 13 years to your life, study says by Sandee LaMotte https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/08/health/longer-life-diet-wellness/index.html Estimating impact of food choices on life expectancy: A modeling study by Lars T. Fadnes, Jan-Magnus Økland, Øystein A. Haaland, and Kjell A

Fri, April 22, 2022

To the Moon Artemis, Oh Snap!, The Skunky Funk of Cannabis

Today, you’ll learn about a super exciting space program, blasting off in a few months, that will take us back to the moon for the first time in 50 years, how the simple snap of your fingers actually involves some cool physics and the chemistry behind the skunky stank of cannabis. We’re going back to the moon, for the first time in 50 years!  NASA Artemis-I: https://www.nasa.gov/artemisprogram Artemis: https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/ Artemis Program: https://www.nasa.gov/artemisprogram Around the Moon with NASA’s First Launch of SLS with Orion: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/around-the-moon-with-nasa-s-first-launch-of-sls-with-orion NASA Readies Rocket for Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-readies-rocket-for-artemis-i-wet-dress-rehearsal The Artemis Plan: https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/artemis_plan-20200921.pdf Rocket Weight and Thrust: https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/sls_reference_guide_2022_web.pdf NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket reaches the launch pad by Brendan Byrne https://www.npr.org/2022/03/18/1087417075/nasas-artemis-1-moon-rocket-reaches-the-launch-pad NASA's Artemis program will land the first person of color on the moon by Ashley Strickland https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/09/world/nasa-artemis-person-of-color-crew-scn/index.html NASA's Artemis 1 moon megarocket rolls out to the launch pad today and you can watch it live by Chelsea Gohd https://www.space.com/artemis-1-moon-megarocket-rollout-webcast Why NASA’s new ‘Mega Moon Rocket’ is so incredible by Adam Mann https://www.livescience.com/megamoon-rocket-is-incredible SpaceX Starship: Stunning Concept Art Reveals NASA’s New Lunar Lander by Mike Brown https://www.inverse.com/innovation/spacex-starship-nasa-new-concept-art Inventions we use everyday

Thu, April 21, 2022

Dirty Disinfectant, Hot Iron Blobs, Infinite Versions of You

Today, you’ll learn about how some cleaning products in your kitchen may be terrible for the environment even though they’re labeled “green,” hot blobs of iron playing games with Earth’s magnetic field and how some far-out theories in physics predict there are infinite versions of you. Your green cleaning products may not actually be so clean OR green.  How do household cleaning products affect the environment? by Alexandra Franklin-Cheung https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/how-do-household-cleaning-products-affect-the-environment/ Household Cleaning Products Market by Precedence Research https://www.precedenceresearch.com/household-cleaning-products-market Are your cleaning products really green? Here’s how to tell. by Shaena Montanari https://www.popsci.com/story/environment/sustainable-cleaning-products/ EPA.gov Identifying Greener Cleaning Products https://www.epa.gov/greenerproducts/identifying-greener-cleaning-products EPA Safer Choice-Certified Product Search https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/products EPA DfE-Certified Product Search https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-labels/dfe-certified-disinfectants The Effects: Dead Zones and Harmful Algal Blooms https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/effects-dead-zones-and-harmful-algal-blooms How to find ‘green’ cleaning products that get the job done by Laura Daily https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/choosing-green-cleaning-products/2021/08/23/e7a20ba4-fea2-11eb-ba7e-2cf966e88e93_story.html Microplastics are everywhere — but are they harmful? By XiaoZhi Lim https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-01143-3 Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2021 by Breast Cancer Prevention Partners https://www.bcpp.org/resource/cosmetic-fragrance-and-flavor-ingredient-right-to-know-act-of-2021/ Hot bl

Wed, April 20, 2022

Sex! And COVID, The Biggest Comet Ever, Wave of The Future

Today, you’ll learn about the surprising sexual implications of the COVID pandemic, if the biggest comet ever discovered is going to end the world and how the natural power built into the ocean could, one day, power a bunch of stuff on land. Even though we were all home during the pandemic, something else was on the rise.  Covid chaos fueled another public health crisis: STDs by Alice Miranda Ollstein https://www.politico.com/news/2022/03/12/covid-std-crisis-00015717 Why sexual identities shifted during the pandemic by Jessica Klein https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220224-why-sexual-identities-shifted-during-the-pandemic The pandemic offered a unique chance for many people to come out as queer by Anna Iovine https://mashable.com/article/covid-coming-out-queer-lgbtq-pandemic Scientists discovered the biggest comet ever - will it end the world?  Largest comet ever observed bumps Hale-Bopp from pedestal by Stephanie Pappas  https://www.livescience.com/bernardinelli-bernstein-comet-largest The Most Monstrous Comet Ever Known Is Headed Straight for Us by David Axe https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-biggest-comet-ever-discovered-bernardinelli-bernstein-is-headed-our-way The 'megacomet' Bernardinelli-Bernstein is the find of a decade. Here's the discovery explained. by Meghan Bartels https://www.space.com/giant-comet-bernardinelli-bernstein-discovery-size-activity Mega Comet Arriving From the Oort Cloud Is 85 Miles Wide by George Dvorsky https://gizmodo.com/bernardinelli-bernstein-biggest-comet-ever-1848502226 Comets by NASA https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/comets/overview Oort Cloud by NASA https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/oort-cloud/overview/ People on land are trying to access the power of the ocean - here’s how.  The US Is Finally Trying to Unlock the Power of Wave Energy by ​​Ysabelle Kempe <a href="https://grist.org/technology/the-u-s-is-finally-looking-to-unlock-

Mon, April 18, 2022

Monsters Inside Me: Sleeper Cells

A creature feeds on the brain tissue of a young boy after he ingests worm eggs, and a killer works its way through the body of a Vietnam veteran, laying waste to his organs and lymph system. For more shocking, true stories about mysterious illnesses caused by parasites, check out Animal Planet's new podcast, Monsters Inside Me. Follow wherever you get your podcasts.

Fri, April 15, 2022

Tripping to Run, Everest’s Warning, Investigating Planet 9

Today, you’ll learn about trippy psychedelic drugs that could alter everything we know about mental health, a glacier on Mount Everest that is literally blowing away and an object in the far reaches of our solar system that may or may not be there. Psychedelic drugs are making a comeback, but not on the party scene. They could be the future of mental health. The Future of Psychedelic Science by Ryan O’Hare https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/220873/the-future-psychedelic-science/ About Us by Imperial Centre for Psychedelic Research https://www.imperial.ac.uk/psychedelic-research-centre Back to the future: Psychedelic drugs in psychiatry by Peter Grinspoon, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/back-to-the-future-psychedelic-drugs-in-psychiatry-202106222508 The Future Of Psychedelic Medicine Might Skip The Trip by Will Yakowicz https://www.forbes.com/sites/willyakowicz/2021/06/23/the-future-of-psychedelic-medicine-might-skip-the-trip-rick-doblin-bryan-roth-mindmed-darpa-maps The worldview-changing drugs poised to go mainstream by Ed Prideaux https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210906-what-if-everyone-took-psychedelics Top 10 Hardest-Throwing Pitchers in Baseball by Matthew Jussim https://www.mensjournal.com/sports/top-10-hardest-throwing-pitchers-baseball/ How Dock Ellis dropped acid and threw a no-hitter by Larry Getlen https://nypost.com/2014/08/31/pitcher-dock-ellis-dropped-acid-then-threw-a-no-hitter/ A glacier on Mount Everest is literally blowing away.  Everest’s Highest Glacier has Lost 2,000 Years of Ice in 30 Years by Brandon Specktor  https://www.livescience.com/mt-everest-highest-glacier-rapid-ice-retreat Behind the Scenes of a Comprehensive Scientific Expedition to Mt. Everest by Sandra Elvin, Pete Athans, Paul Mayewski, Jiban Ghimire, Aurora C. Elmore, and Valerie Craig https://www.cell.com/one-earth/fulltext/S2590-3322(20)30536-4 Glaciers

Thu, April 14, 2022

Pee Pee Concrete, Black Diamond from Space, Electric Plane

Today, you’ll learn about an unusual proposal to use human tinkle to make buildings on Mars, a billion-year-old black diamond with an interstellar history and what it’s going to take for airplanes to become totally electric.  A very unusual proposal to use human waste products could allow us to build on Mars.  Researchers propose making concrete with human bodily fluids by Hunter Dulay https://sciworthy.com/researchers-propose-making-concrete-with-human-bodily-fluids/ Mars explorers might make concrete-like materials from their own blood and urine by Amanda Kooser https://www.cnet.com/science/mars-explorers-might-make-concrete-like-materials-from-their-own-blood-and-urine/ Concrete on Mars Could Literally Be Made Out of Astronaut Blood, Sweat, And Tears by Michelle Starr https://www.sciencealert.com/mars-concrete-could-be-made-out-of-alien-dust-and-astronaut-blood Blood, sweat, and tears: extraterrestrial regolith biocomposites with in vivo binders by A.D. Roberts, D.R. Whittall, R. Breitling, E.Takano, J.J. Blaker, S.Hay, and N.S. Scrutton https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006421000442# ! A Brief History of the Flush Toilet by The British Association of Urological Surgeons https://www.baus.org.uk/museum/164/a_brief_history_of_the_flush_toilet What is Plasma? by University of Rochester Health Encyclopedia https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentTypeID=160&ContentID=37#:~:text=The%20main%20role%20of%20plasma,blood%20through%20your%20circulatory%20system. A billion-year-old black diamond has an interstellar - and very rich - history.   The Enigma: Billion-year-old black diamond sold for £3.16m by BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/business-60328375 A Huge Black Diamond, Purportedly From Outer Space, Is Now Up for Sale by Corryn Wetzel https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a-massive-black-diamond-claimed-to-come-from-space-is-going-on-sale-180979438/

Wed, April 13, 2022

Arctic Alien-ish Life, A Nuclear Donut, Babies Curing HIV

Today, you’ll learn about how alien-like life figured out a bizarre way to survive at the bottom of the Arctic Ocean, a donut-shaped machine that just set a bunch of records in the world of nuclear fusion and how babies are becoming superheroes in the fight against cancer and HIV. Learn about how alien-like life figured out how to survive at the bottom of the Arctic ocean.  'Alien-like' life thrives on dead matter in Arctic deep by Helen Briggs https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60308650 Fossil-eating sponges discovered in the Arctic by James Ashworth https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/news/2022/february/fossil-eating-sponges-discovered-Arctic.html Giant sponge gardens discovered on seamounts in the Arctic deep sea by Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/02/220208113915.htm 890-Million-Year-Old Fossills Are Sponges, Oldest Animals: Study by Abby Olena https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/890-million-year-old-fossils-are-sponges-oldest-animals-study-69031 Deep-sea sponges: Biotechnology and the blue economy by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations https://www.fao.org/3/cb2738en/cb2738en.pdf This donut isn’t what you think - it could set records in the world of nuclear fusion.  A giant donut-shaped machine just proved a near-limitless clean power source is possible by Danya Gainor and Angela Dewan https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/09/uk/nuclear-fusion-climate-energy-scn-intl/index.htm Major breakthrough on nuclear fusion energy by Jonathan Amos https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-60312633 Nuclear-fusion reactor smashes energy record by Elizabeth Gibney https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00391-1 The new heroes in the fight against HIV are not who you expect: they’re babies!  A Woman Is Cured of H.I.V. Using a Novel Treatment by Apoorva Mandavilli https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/15/health/hiv-cure-cord-blood.html Testing cord blood transplants as a cure for leukemia — and HIV by Sabin Russell

Fri, April 08, 2022

Covid’s Bright Side, Frogs Out on a Limb, Fertilizing Fuel

Today, you’ll learn about how COVID-19 may have revamped cities for the better, astounding new technology that could one day regrow human limbs and how an agricultural fertilizer is going from feeding the world to potentially powering the world. The pandemic changed more than just our home lives, it also changed the way we live in our cities.  The Pandemic Might Have Redesigned Cities Forever by Adam Rogers https://www.wired.com/story/the-pandemic-might-have-redesigned-cities-forever/ Pandemic-led decline of US cities may be reversing by Howard Schneider https://www.reuters.com/world/the-great-reboot/pandemic-led-decline-us-cities-may-be-reversing-2021-05-04/ Car-Free Transportation Gets Boost from U.S. Grant Program by Laura Bliss https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-29/bike-pedestrian-infrastructure-favored-in-raise-grants Pandemic-era Street Spaces: Parklets, Patios, and the Future of the Public Realm by John Bela https://dirt.asla.org/2021/09/09/pandemic-era-street-spaces-parklets-patios-and-the-future-of-the-public-realm/ The Status of Outdoor Dining Across the Country by Amy McCarthy https://www.eater.com/22833407/pandemic-outdoor-dining-america-impact-neighborhoods Frogs found new legs with and exciting new breakthrough in limb regeneration. A new device helps frogs regrow working legs after an amputation by Carolyn Wilke https://www.sciencenews.org/article/frog-leg-regeneration-new-device-regrow-amputation Frogs regrow amputated legs in breakthrough experiment by Patrick Pester https://www.livescience.com/frogs-regrow-amputated-legs-in-lab Could Humans Ever Regenerate a Limb? by Jesse Emspak https://www.livescience.com/59194-could-humans-ever-regenerate-limbs.html How do we use frogs in research? by The Francis Crick Institute https://www.crick.ac.uk/news/2019-12-16_how-do-we-use-frogs-in-research Scientists reg

Thu, April 07, 2022

Volcanic Violence, a Salt & Battery, Crustacean Conspiracy

Today, you’ll learn about a massively mysterious volcanic explosion that literally sent shockwaves around the world, how salty batteries are set to sweeten the competition in the energy storage industry and how scientists have no idea why animals keep evolving into crabs. A volcanic eruption off the coast of Tonga affected the entire world.  Scientists are Racing to Understand the Fury of Tonga’s Volcano by Robin Andrews https://www.wired.com/story/tonga-volcano-eruption-science/ Tonga Shrouded by Ash and Mystery After Powerful Volcano Erupts By Natasha Frost, Mitra Taj and Eric Nagourney https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/16/world/asia/tonga-tsunami-peru.html Experts explain why Tonga eruption was so big by Nick Perry https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/experts-explain-why-tonga-eruption-was-so-big Why the Tongan eruption will go in the history of volcanology by Alexandra Witze https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00394-y NASA scientists estimate Tonga blast at 10 megatons by Geoff Brumfiel https://www.npr.org/2022/01/18/1073800454/nasa-scientists-estimate-tonga-blast-at-10-megatons Will sodium-based batteries be the future of electronics?  Facts about Sodium by Stephanie Pappas https://www.livescience.com/28820-sodium.html Sodium - Chemical Element by The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica https://www.britannica.com/science/sodium#ref278871 A Brief History of Salt by Time Staff https://time.com/3957460/a-brief-history-of-salt/ Sodium Batteries May Power Your New Electric Car by Gregory Barber https://www.wired.com/story/sodium-batteries-power-new-electric-car/ Sodium batteries are one step closer to saving you from a mobile phone fire by Robert F. Service https://www.science.org/content/article/sodium-batteries-are-one-step-closer-saving-you-mobile-phone-fire Why do animals keep evolving into crabs?  Animals Keep Evolving Into Crabs, and Scientists Don’t Know Why by Ed Browne

Wed, April 06, 2022

16 Psyche, Xenotransplantation, Ocean Waves Become a Rave

Today, you’ll learn about a metallic object in space that might be worth seven hundred quintillion dollars, how genetically engineered pig hearts could save tons of human lives and how bioluminescent waves are putting on trippy light shows in the world’s oceans. 16 Psyche may be worth $700 quintillion dollars, but it’ll take a probe visiting the planetesimal to find out.  16 Psyche: An Asteroid once thought to be worth $700 quintillion by Chris Young https://interestingengineering.com/asteroid-psyche-700-quintillion Asteroid 16 Psyche Thought to Be Worth $10,000 Quadrillion Could Be a “Rubble Pile” by Aristos Georgiou https://www.newsweek.com/asteroid-16-psyche-worth-10000-quadrillion-rubble-pile-1599787 16 Psyche: The asteroid that could make every person on Earth a billionaire by Paul Ratner https://bigthink.com/hard-science/space-miners-race-to-an-asteroid-worth-quintillions/#rebelltitem2 NASA TO STUDY A $700 QUINTILLION ‘GOLDMINE’ ASTEROID by Matthew Hart https://nerdist.com/article/nasa-studying-goldmine-asteroid-700-quintillion-dollars/ Hubble Telescope reveals asteroid Psyche’s rusty surface by Amy Oliver https://earthsky.org/space/hubble-asteroid-psyche-iron-nickel-rust-protoplanet/ Science of Psyche: Unique Asteroid Holds Clues to Early Solar System by Naomi Hartono https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/science-of-psyche-unique-asteroid-holds-clues-to-early-solar-system Asteroid Psyche by NASA https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/asteroids/16-psyche/in-depth/ One man was the lucky recipient of a heart transplant from an unlikely source - can organs from animals help humans?  Will animal-to-human organ transplants overcome their complicated history? by Laura Beil https://www.sciencenews.org/article/animal-human-organ-transplants-pig-kidney-heart-history Man gets genetically modified pig heart in world-first transplant by BBC News with analysis by Michelle Roberts <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-5

Trailer · Sat, April 02, 2022

Introducing: Curiosity Daily

The award-winning Curiosity Daily podcast from Curiosity.com will help you get smarter about the world around you — every day. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll get a unique mix of research-based life hacks, the latest science and technology news, and more. Nate Bonham and Calli Gade will help you learn about your mind and body, outer space and the depths of the sea, and how history shaped the world into what it is today. Head to discovery+ to stream even more science content, from Animal Planet to Science Channel. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms Apply. 

Fri, April 01, 2022

From the Archives: Where Does Mold Come From?

This episode originally aired on 4/3/2020. New episodes coming soon.  Learn about the shocking prevalence of torture scenes in movies; why durian, the world’s smelliest fruit, smells so bad; and where mold comes from. Torture is prevalent and effective in movies (but not in real life) by Kelsey Donk Torture Prevalent, Effective in Popular Movies, Study Finds – University of Alabama News | The University of Alabama. (2020). Ua.Edu. https://www.ua.edu/news/2020/01/torture-prevalent-effective-in-popular-movies-study-finds/ Delehanty, C., & Kearns, E. (2019). Wait, There’s Torture in Zootopia?: Examining the Prevalence of Torture in Popular Movies. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3342908 Scientists discovered why durian is the world's smelliest fruit by Kelsey Donk A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit. (2013, December 3). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/08/travel/a-love-letter-to-a-smelly-fruit.html Discovering what makes durian stink. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/lfla-dwm022820.php Identification of an Important Odorant Precursor in Durian: First Evidence of Ethionine in Plants. (2019). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b07065 Maninang, J. S., Lizada, M. C. C., & Gemma, H. (2009). Inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme by Durian (Durio zibethinus Murray) fruit extract. Food Chemistry, 117(2), 352–355. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2009.03.106 Ethanethiol - American Chemical Society. (2020). American Chemical Society. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/e/ethanethiol.html Where does mold come from? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Tim) USDA FSIS. (2013). Molds on Food: Are They Dangerous? https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/a87cdc2c-6ddd-49f0-bd1f-393086742e68/Molds_on_Food.pdf?MOD=AJPERES Stradley, L. (2016, April 5). Food Molds – Are Molds Dangerous. What’s Cooking America. https://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/Mold.htm Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. (2019). BAM Chapter 18. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/food/laboratory-methods-food/bam-yeasts-molds-and-mycotoxins Want to learn even more? Head to discovery+ to stream from some of your favorite shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.

Thu, March 31, 2022

From the Archives: The Academic Benefits of Emotional Intelligence

Wed, March 30, 2022

From the Archives: Where Dogs Get Their Personalities

This episode originally aired on 10/4/2019. New episodes coming soon.  Learn about how dogs’ personalities are rooted in their DNA; one skill that doesn’t get worse as you get older; and how your sense of smell works. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: Dogs' Personalities Are Rooted in Their DNA — https://curiosity.im/2OfDwvJ Scientists Have Identified One Skill that Doesn't Deteriorate with Age — https://curiosity.im/2LwW5tm Additional resources discussed: How does the sense of smell work? | HowStuffWorks — https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/human-nature/perception/question139.htm Human Nose Can Detect a Trillion Smells | Science — https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2014/03/human-nose-can-detect-trillion-smells Want to learn even more? Head to discovery+ to stream from some of your favorite shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.

Fri, March 25, 2022

From the Archives: Why You Yawn During Exercise

This episode originally aired on 2/28/2020. New episodes coming soon.  Learn about how quitting smoking may reawaken healthy cells; how researchers figured out how to tell the age of crime scene fingerprints to help investigators; and why you sometimes yawn while exercising or singing. Quitting smoking doesn’t just slow lung damage, but can also reawaken undamaged cells by Grant Currin Gallagher, J. (2020, January 29). Lungs “magically” heal damage from smoking. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51279355 Pfeifer, G. P. (2020, January 29). Smoke signals in the DNA of normal lung cells. Nature, 578(7794), 224–226. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-020-00165-7 Yoshida, K., Gowers, K. H. C., Lee-Six, H., Chandrasekharan, D. P., Coorens, T., Maughan, E. F., Beal, K., Menzies, A., Millar, F. R., Anderson, E., Clarke, S. E., Pennycuick, A., Thakrar, R. M., Butler, C. R., Kakiuchi, N., Hirano, T., Hynds, R. E., Stratton, M. R., Martincorena, I., … Campbell, P. J. (2020, January 29). Tobacco smoking and somatic mutations in human bronchial epithelium. Nature, 578(7794), 266–272. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-1961-1 It's been impossible to tell the age of crime scene fingerprints — until now by Grant Currin Determining Fingerprint Age with Mass Spectrometry Imaging via Ozonolysis of Triacylglycerols. (2020, January 3). Analytical Chemistry. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.analchem.9b04765 Residues in fingerprints hold clues to their age. (2020, January 22). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/acs-rif012220.php Why we yawn during exercise by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Kate in Pennsylvania) Provine, R. R., Tate, B. C., & Geldmacher, L. L. (1987). Yawning: No effect of 3–5% CO2, 100% O2, and exercise. Behavioral and Neural Biology, 48(3), 382–393. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0163-1047(87)90944-7 Massen, J. J. M., Dusch, K., Eldakar, O. T., & Gallup, A. C. (2014). A thermal window for yawning in humans: Yawning as a brain cooling mechanism. Physiology & Behavior, 130, 145–148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2014.03.032 The science of the exercise yawn. (2017). Furthermore from Equinox. https://furthermore.equinox.com/articles/2017/09/yawning McKinney, James C. The Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults. (2005). Google Books. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=znaCDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA1&dq=singing+yawn&ots=DKpXxdwhGJ&sig=IjgkdxkqyENjWLoXJTDaYB94G30#v=onepage&q=yawn&f=false Want to learn even more? Head to discovery+ to stream from some of your favorite shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.

Thu, March 24, 2022

From the Archives: A Brain-Training Task to Reduce Motion Sickness

This episode originally aired on 11/5/2020. New episodes coming soon.  Learn about a simple brain-training task that may reduce motion sickness, what parasites found in medieval human remains can tell us about eradicating them today, and the two main reasons why everything takes longer than you think it will. A Simple Brain-Training Task May Reduce Motion Sickness by Kelsey Donk You can train your brain to reduce motion sickness. (2020). Warwick.Ac.Uk. https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/you_can_train Smyth, J., Jennings, P., Bennett, P., & Birrell, S. (2021). A novel method for reducing motion sickness susceptibility through training visuospatial ability – A two-part study. Applied Ergonomics, 90, 103264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103264 Parasitic Worms Found in Medieval Human Remains May Hold the Secret for Eradicating Them Today by Cameron Duke Flammer, P. G., Ryan, H., Preston, S. G., Warren, S., Přichystalová, R., Weiss, R., Palmowski, V., Boschert, S., Fellgiebel, K., Jasch-Boley, I., Kairies, M.-S., Rümmele, E., Rieger, D., Schmid, B., Reeves, B., Nicholson, R., Loe, L., Guy, C., Waldron, T., … Smith, A. L. (2020). Epidemiological insights from a large-scale investigation of intestinal helminths in Medieval Europe. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 14(8), e0008600. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008600 Parasitic worms found in medieval human remains hold secret for eradicating them today. (2020, September). Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/09/parasitic-worms-found-medieval-human-remains-hold-secret-eradicating-them-today Intestinal worms. (2016). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/intestinal_worms/more/en/ The 2 Main Reasons Why Everything Takes Longer Than You Think It Will by Anna Todd Original episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-everything-takes-longer-than-you-think-storm-p/ Want to learn even more? Head to discovery+ to stream from some of your favorite shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.

Wed, March 23, 2022

From the Archives: Do People Think in Words or Pictures?

This episode originally aired on 2/21/2020. New episodes coming soon.  Learn about whether people think in words or in pictures; why brussels sprouts really are tastier than they used to be; and why buying luxury items might make you feel like an impostor. Whether People Think in Words or Pictures by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Alicia) (2020). Twitter. https://twitter.com/KylePlantEmoji/status/1221713792913965061 Heavey, C. L., & Hurlburt, R. T. (2008). The phenomena of inner experience. Consciousness and Cognition, 17(3), 798–810. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2007.12.006 Pristine Inner Experience. (2020). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pristine-inner-experience Amit, E., Hoeflin, C., Hamzah, N., & Fedorenko, E. (2017). An asymmetrical relationship between verbal and visual thinking: Converging evidence from behavior and fMRI. NeuroImage, 152, 619–627. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2017.03.029 Why Brussels Sprouts Taste Better Now by Steffie Drucker From Culinary Dud To Stud: How Dutch Plant Breeders Built Our Brussels Sprouts Boom. (2019, October 30). NPR.Org. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/10/30/773457637/from-culinary-dud-to-stud-how-dutch-plant-breeders-built-our-brussels-sprouts-bo Beck, A. (2019, November 7). It’s Not Your Imagination, Brussels Sprouts Really Do Taste Better Now. Better Homes & Gardens; Better Homes & Gardens. https://www.bhg.com/news/brussels-sprouts-less-bitter/ Pearson, H. (2006, September 18). Distaste for sprouts in the genes. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/news060918-1 Perman, A. (2011, November 1). The “brussels sprouts” gene: TAS2R38 | Anna Perman’s Genetic Spaghetti. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2011/nov/01/brussel-sprout-gene Neuroscience for Kids - Bitter Taste Gene. (2003, July 15). Washington.edu. http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/bitter.html Masur, L. (2019, December 26). The Top 10 Food Trends of the Entire Decade. Kitchn; Apartment Therapy, LLC. https://www.thekitchn.com/decade-food-trends-2010-2019-22973978 Luxury Buying Makes People Feel Fake by Kelsey Donk Luxury consumption can fuel “impostor syndrome” among some buyers. (2019). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/bc-lcc122019.php Wong, K. (2020, January 30). Why Your Designer Bag Is Making You Feel Worse. The Financial Diet. https://thefinancialdiet.com/luxury-consumer-imposter-syndrome/ Goor, D., Ordabayeva, N., Keinan, A., & Crener, S. (2019). The Impostor Syndrome from Luxury Consumption. Journal of Consumer Research. https://doi.org/10.1093/jcr/ucz044 Want to learn even more? Head to discovery+ to stream from some of your favorite shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.

Fri, March 18, 2022

From the Archives: The 13 Emotions Music Evokes

This episode originally aired on 2/4/2020. New episodes coming soon.  Learn about the 13 categories of emotions that music makes you feel; how scientists solved the mystery of two strangely small tyrannosaurus rex fossils; and surprising things that happen to a pregnant person’s body. Research Suggests That Music Evokes 13 Key Emotions by Kelsey Donk Anwar, Y. (2020, January 6). Ooh là là! Music evokes at least 13 emotions. Scientists have mapped them. Berkeley News. https://news.berkeley.edu/2020/01/06/music-evokes-13-emotions/ Noonan, D. (2020, January 6). Is a Sad Song Sad for Everyone? Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-a-sad-song-sad-for-everyone/ Cowen, A. S., Fang, X., Sauter, D., & Keltner, D. (2020). What music makes us feel: At least 13 dimensions organize subjective experiences associated with music across different cultures. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(4), 1924–1934. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1910704117 Two Tiny T-Rexes Turned Out to Be Teenagers by Mae Rice Secrets behind T. rex’s bone crushing bites: T. rex could crush with 8,000 pound bite forces. (2017). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170517090520.htm Researchers learn more about teen-age T.Rex. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/osuc-rlm122019.php Woodward, H. N., Tremaine, K., Williams, S. A., Zanno, L. E., Horner, J. R., & Myhrvold, N. (2020). Growing up Tyrannosaurus rex: Osteohistology refutes the pygmy “Nanotyrannus” and supports ontogenetic niche partitioning in juvenile Tyrannosaurus. Science Advances, 6(1), eaax6250. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aax6250 Surprising Things Pregnancy Does to the Body by Kelsey Donk Nierenberg, C. (2015, May 19). Body Changes During Pregnancy. Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/50877-regnancy-body-changes.html Catriona Harvey-Jenner. (2017, April 12). 10 weird things you didn’t realise happen to your body during pregnancy. Cosmopolitan; Cosmopolitan. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a9266776/weird-things-happen-to-body-during-pregnancy/ Cari Wira Dineen. (2016, May 4). Crazy Ways Your Body Changes During Pregnancy. Parents; Parents. https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/changing/crazy-ways-your-body-changes-during-pregnancy/ Want to learn even more? Head to discovery+ to stream from some of your favorite shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.

Thu, March 17, 2022

From the Archives: Earth Is Greener Than Before

This episode originally aired on 1/24/2020. New episodes coming soon.  Learn about how AI and Twitter could help you find the perfect job, and how the world is actually a greener place than it was 20 years ago. We’ll also answer a listener question about why we use the color “blue” to say we’re sad. Job-Matching with Your Tweets by Kelsey Donk Sources: Robot career advisor: AI may soon be able to analyse your tweets to match you to a job | The Conversation — https://theconversation.com/robot-career-advisor-ai-may-soon-be-able-to-analyse-your-tweets-to-match-you-to-a-job-128777 The Vocation Map (interactive) | Marian-Andrei Rizoiu — http://www.rizoiu.eu/documents/research/resources/Vocation_Map_Interactive.html Social media-predicted personality traits and values can help match people to their ideal jobs | PNAS December 26, 2019 116 (52) 26459-26464; first published December 16, 2019 — https://www.pnas.org/content/116/52/26459 Earth Is Greener Than Before by Kelsey Donk Sources: Human Activity in China and India Dominates the Greening of Earth, NASA Study Shows | NASA — https://www.nasa.gov/feature/ames/human-activity-in-china-and-india-dominates-the-greening-of-earth-nasa-study-shows China and India lead in greening of the world through land-use management | Chen, C., Park, T., Wang, X. et al. China and India lead in greening of the world through land-use management. Nat Sustain 2, 122–129 (2019) doi:10.1038/s41893-019-0220-7 — https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-019-0220-7 Story 3 by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Becky and Britni) Sources: Chaucer and the Country of the Stars: Poetic Uses of Astrological Imagery — https://curiosity.im/2NOyLIB blue (adj.1) | Online Etymology Dictionary — https://www.etymonline.com/word/blue?ref=etymonline_crossreference#etymonline_v_13636 Drunk and dirty | BBC — http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/yoursay/lost_for_words/german/drunk_and_dirty.shtml Philip, Gill. (2006). Connotative Meaning in English and Italian Colour-Word Metaphors. Metaphorik. 10. — https://www.researchgate.net/publication/44707159_Connotative_Meaning_in_English_and_Italian_Colour-Word_Metaphors Want to learn even more? Head to discovery+ to stream from some of your favorite shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.

Wed, March 16, 2022

From the Archives: Is Cell Phone Radiation Dangerous?

This episode originally aired on 11/22/2019. New episodes coming soon.  Learn about how human goals fall into 4 categories; why NASA’s Planetary Protection Independent Review Board (PPRIB) says we don’t need to be so careful about infecting other worlds; and whether cell phone radiation is actually dangerous. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about why a NASA panel says we don’t need to be so careful about infecting other worlds: https://curiosity.im/2K3gzJg Additional sources discussed: Psychologists analyze language to categorize human goals | EurekaAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-10/uow-pal102919.php Lexical Derivation of the PINT Taxonomy of Goals: Prominence, Inclusiveness, Negativity Prevention, and Tradition | The Cupola: Scholarship at Gettysburg College — https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1092&context=psyfac Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) for Cellular Telephones | Federal Communications Commission — https://www.fcc.gov/general/specific-absorption-rate-sar-cellular-telephones The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation | Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2018/02/02/the-truth-about-cell-phone-radiation/#4a98baa192a3 Want to learn even more? Head to discovery+ to stream from some of your favorite shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.

Fri, March 11, 2022

From the Archives: Pi Almost Legally Changed to 3.2

This episode originally aired on 3/13/2020. New episodes coming soon.  Learn about how speed listening to podcasts (or "podfasting") affects our emotions; the health differences between white and brown rice; and the time pi was once almost legally changed to 3.2. Speed listening’s effects on emotion by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from S.P.) Rousseau, S. (2020, January 24). I Tried Listening to Podcasts at 3x and Broke My Brain. Medium; OneZero. https://onezero.medium.com/i-tried-listening-to-podcasts-at-3x-and-broke-my-brain-d8823edecb7c Liebenthal, E., Silbersweig, D. A., & Stern, E. (2016). The Language, Tone and Prosody of Emotions: Neural Substrates and Dynamics of Spoken-Word Emotion Perception. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2016.00506 Murray, I. R., & Arnott, J. L. (1993). Toward the simulation of emotion in synthetic speech: A review of the literature on human vocal emotion. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 93(2), 1097–1108. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.405558 Philippou-Hubner, D., Vlasenko, B., Bock, R., & Wendemuth, A. (2012). The Performance of the Speaking Rate Parameter in Emotion Recognition from Speech. 2012 IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo. https://doi.org/10.1109/icme.2012.183 Kraxenberger, M., Menninghaus, W., Roth, A., & Scharinger, M. (2018). Prosody-Based Sound-Emotion Associations in Poetry. Frontiers in Psychology, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01284 The health differences between white and brown rice are dead even by Steffie Drucker Whelan, C. (2017, May 25). Brown Rice vs. White Rice: Which Is Better for You? Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/brown-rice-vs-white-rice Allan, P. (2020, February 19). Is Brown Rice Really That Much Healthier Than White Rice? Lifehacker. https://lifehacker.com/is-brown-rice-really-that-much-healthier-than-white-ric-1820044994 Parletta, N. (2018, December 5). Rice is a major source of arsenic exposure. Cosmos Magazine. https://cosmosmagazine.com/biology/rice-is-a-major-source-of-arsenic-exposure Pi Was Once Almost Legally Changed to 3.2 by Ashley Hamer: https://curiosity.com/topics/happy-pi-day-how-pi-was-almost-legally-changed-to-32-curiosity Want to learn even more? Head to discovery+ to stream from some of your favorite shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.

Thu, March 10, 2022

From the Archives: Busting the "Only Child" Stereotype

This episode originally aired on 11/26/2019. New episodes coming soon.  Learn about a new study that busts the myth of the self-centered only child; why feeding birds in the park may be more destructive than you think; and why the canonical perspective makes everyone draw a coffee cup the same way. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: A New Study Busts the Myth of the Self-Centered Only Child — https://curiosity.im/2NQMVt1 Why Everyone Draws a Coffee Cup the Same Way — https://curiosity.im/2Xj0RyZ Additional sources: Thoughts About Bread And Angel Wing Deformities | Corvid Isle — https://corvid-isle.co.uk/thoughts-bread-angel-wing-wild-birds Why Feeding White Bread to Wild Birds is Killing Them | One Green Planet — https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/feeding-white-bread-to-wild-birds-is-killing-them/ Want to learn even more? Head to discovery+ to stream from some of your favorite shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.

Wed, March 09, 2022

From the Archives: Fart Humor History

This episode originally aired on 9/13/2019. New episodes coming soon.  Learn about why scientists measured how hard babies kick in the womb; the difference in brain scans between people when they were reading a book versus listening to a podcast; and how long humans have thought farts were funny. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: Scientists Have Measured How Hard Babies Kick in the Womb — https://curiosity.im/34wHJRA Brain Scans of People Reading and Listening to Podcasts Look the Same — https://curiosity.im/2ZKeFCt Want to learn even more? Head to discovery+ to stream from some of your favorite shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.

Fri, March 04, 2022

Praising Competitors, Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe, Rock Paper Scissors History

Learn about praising competitors; star stuff and gravity assists with the hosts of Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe; and the strange history rock paper scissors. Praising a competitor can lead to greater sales for brands by Steffie Drucker Praise that slays: How complimenting a competitor can drive a firm’s revenues. (2021, November 18). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/935291 ‌Zhou, L., Du, K. M., & Cutright, K. M. (2021). EXPRESS: Befriending the Enemy: The Effects of Observing Brand-to-Brand Praise on Consumer Evaluations and Choices. Journal of Marketing, 002224292110530. https://doi.org/10.1177/00222429211053002 Allebach, N. (2019, June 24). Brand Twitter Grows Up. Vulture; Vulture. https://www.vulture.com/2019/06/brand-twitter-jokes-history.html More from Jorge Cham and Daniel Whiteson, hosts of Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe (listener questions from Peter and Lohith): Pick up their new book “Frequently Asked Questions about the Universe” https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/625525/frequently-asked-questions-about-the-universe-by-jorge-cham-and-daniel-whiteson/ Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe podcast: https://sites.uci.edu/danielandjorge/ Follow physicist @DanielWhiteson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielWhiteson Follow cartoonist @PHDComics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PHDComics The Strange History of Rock Paper Scissors by Cody Gough Nunn, E. (2003, December 3). Victory at hand. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2003-12-03-0312030085-story.html World RPS society. (2022). Worldrps.com. http://worldrps.com/ Cody, rock paper scissors, and more on Giveo: https://giveo.com Follow @ProducerCody on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProducerCody Follow @smashleyhamer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer Taboo Science: https://tabooscience.show Thanks for listening to Curiosity Daily with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer . Still curious? Get

Thu, March 03, 2022

“Like Riding a Bike,” Paradoxes, That Fresh Rain Smell

Learn about the special way riding a bike is stored in your memory; the crocodile paradox; and the smell of fresh rain. The stories in this episode originally aired on these dates: December 21, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/the-most-influential-film-ever-your-memory-on-ridi December 23, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/christmas-music-psychology-rain-smell-science-croc Today is Ashley Hamer’s last episode. Follow her podcast at https://www.tabooscience.show . And if you’re still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Wed, March 02, 2022

Glow-in-the-Dark Cities, Feeling Holes, Max Volume on Earth

Learn about glow-in-the-dark cities; why holes feel larger with a tongue than a finger; and the maximum volume on Earth. Maybe we can save the planet by making our cities glow in the dark by Briana Brownell Kleiner, K. (2021, November). Will glow-in-the-dark materials someday light our cities? Knowable Magazine | Annual Reviews. https://knowablemagazine.org/article/technology/2021/will-glow-in-the-dark-materials-someday-light-our-cities Long Persistent Luminescence: A Road Map Toward Promising Future Developments in Energy and Environmental Science. (2021). Annual Review of Materials Research. https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev-matsci-091520-011838 Why holes feel larger with your tongue than with your finger by Grant Currin Why Do Holes Feel Larger With Your Tongue Than With Your Finger? (2017, November). Mentalfloss.com. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/512813/why-do-holes-feel-larger-your-tongue-your-finger Seriously Science. (2017, October 18). Scientist finally figures out why holes feel larger with your tongue than with your finger. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/scientist-finally-figures-out-why-holes-feel-larger-with-your-tongue-than-with-your-finger#.Wfn2exNSzm1 Albashaireh, Z. S. M., & Orchardson, R. (1988). Comparison of the human perception of hole size by the tongue and the fingers. Archives of Oral Biology, 33(3), 183–185. https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-9969(88)90043-x Wilkins, A. (2010, December 28). Why our tongues and fingers “see” the world differently. Gizmodo; Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/why-our-tongues-and-fingers-see-the-world-differently-5719827 Drewing, K. (2018). The extent of skin bending rather than action possibilities explains why holes feel larger with the tongue than with the finger. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance, 44(4), 535–550. https://doi.org/10.1037/xhp0000453 S2E5: Head Transplants - Taboo Science Podcast. (2021). Tabooscience.show. https://www.tabooscience.show/s2e5-head-transplants/ There's a maximum sound volume on Earth by Cameron Duke EarQ. (2021). What Are Decibel

Fri, February 25, 2022

Remembering Gifts, Animal Diets, Amazon-Sahara Connection

Learn why helping others feels like helping ourselves, how wild animals eat healthy, and how the Sahara feeds the Amazon. We're less likely to remember the things we've given to friends than strangers by Kelsey Donk We’re Worse At Remembering Exactly What We’ve Given To Friends Than What We’ve Given To Strangers. (2021, April 12). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/04/12/were-worse-at-remembering-exactly-what-weve-given-to-friends-than-what-weve-given-to-strangers/ Uğurlar, P., Posten, A.-C., & Zürn, M. (2021). Interpersonal closeness impairs decision memory. Social Psychology, 52(2), 125–129. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-9335/a000439 How do wild animals eat a healthy diet when humans struggle to? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Jason in Port Ewen, New York) Predators hunt for a balanced diet. (2012). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120110192942.htm Provenza, F. (2018, November 30). Animals Can Help Us Rediscover Our Nutritional Wisdom. Scientific American Blog Network. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/animals-can-help-us-rediscover-our-nutritional-wisdom/ Strauss, S. (2006). Clara M. Davis and the wisdom of letting children choose their own diets. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 175(10), 1199–1199. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.060990 Schatzker, M. (2015, April 9). How Flavor Drives Nutrition. WSJ; The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-flavor-drives-nutrition-1428596326 Tucker, A. (2009, July 14). Why Modern Foods Hijack Our Brains. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-modern-foods-hijack-our-brains-63123747/ Deckersbach, T., Das, S. K., Urban, L. E., Salinardi, T., Batra, P., Rodman, A. M., Arulpragasam, A. R., Dougherty, D. D., & Roberts, S. B. (2014). Pilot randomized trial demonstrating reversal of obesity-related abnormalities in reward system responsivity to food cues with a behavioral intervention. Nutrition & Diabetes, 4(9), e129–e129. https://doi.org/10.1038/nutd.2014.26 The Amazon Rainforest feeds on millions of tons of dust from the Sahara Desert per year by Grant Currin Saharan Dust Feeds Amazon’s Plants. (

Thu, February 24, 2022

The Medicinal Power of Plants, World Record Internet Speed

Learn about how plants could help us solve the superbug crisis; and how engineers set a world record for internet speed. More from leading medical ethnobotanist Dr. Cassandra Quave: Pick up “The Plant Hunter: A Scientist’s Quest for Nature’s Next Medicines” by Dr. Cassandra Leah Quave: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/612171/the-plant-hunter-by-cassandra-leah-quave/ Quave Research Group: https://etnobotanica.us/ Follow @QuaveEthnobot on Twitter: https://twitter.com/QuaveEthnobot Dr. Cassandra Quave’s website: https://cassandraquave.com/ Japanese engineers achieved a world record internet speed of 319 terabits per second by Briana Brownell Houser, K. (2021, November 13). Japan breaks world record for fastest internet speed. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/the-present/japan-internet-speed/ Demonstration of World Record: 319 Tb/s Transmission over 3,001 km with 4-core fiber. (2021, July 12). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/555556 ‌ Demonstration of World Record: 319 Tb/s Transmission over 3,001 km with 4-core optical fiber | 2021 | NICT - National Institute of Information and Communications Technology. (2021). NICT - National Institute of Information and Communications Technology. https://www.nict.go.jp/en/press/2021/07/12-1.html Tackling online video speeds and download thresholds. (2022). Giveo.com. https://giveo.com/ Learn more about host Cody Gough on Giveo and at https://academicpodcasts.com . Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Wed, February 23, 2022

Butterfly Effect, How to Cry at Work, Eggcorns in Language

Learn about the butterfly effect; why language mistakes called “eggcorns” still make sense; and tips for crying at work. The stories in this episode originally aired August 8, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/the-butterfly-effect-is-why-we-can-t-predict-weath     Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Fri, February 18, 2022

How Science Works (w/ Bill Nye), Noise-Canceling Lungs, Stomach Growls

Bill Nye explains why science isn’t just a body of knowledge — it’s a process. Plus: frogs with noise-canceling lungs and why your stomach growls when you’re hungry. Additional resources from Bill Nye: Official website https://billnye.com/ Bill Nye’s podcast, Science Rules! https://www.askbillnye.com/ Pick up “Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3u8iKQi “Everything All at Once: How to Think Like a Science Guy, Solve Any Problem, and Make a Better World” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3whsk5j Follow @BillNye on Twitter https://twitter.com/BillNye This frog has noise-canceling lungs by Cameron Duke Lee, N., Christensen-Dalsgaard, J., White, L. A., Schrode, K. M., & Bee, M. A. (2021). Lung Mediated Auditory Contrast Enhancement Improves the Signal-to-Noise Ratio for Communication in Frogs. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.01.048 This frog has lungs that act like noise-canceling headphones. (2021). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210304145430.htm Why your stomach growls when you're hungry by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Safin in Lisbon, Portugal) Why does your stomach growl when you are hungry? (2002, January 21). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-does-your-stomach-gro/ ‌What Makes Your Stomach Growl? (2020, February 12). Wonderopolis.org. https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/what-makes-your-stomach-growl Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Thu, February 17, 2022

Tool Use and Language in the Brain, Why Black Holes Get Bigger

Learn how tool use and language work in the brain; and why black holes get bigger due to the expansion of the universe. Tool use and language ability go hand in hand by Grant Currin Using mechanical tools improves our language skills. (2021, November 11). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/934004 Thibault, S., Py, R., Gervasi, A. M., Salemme, R., Koun, E., Lövden, M., Boulenger, V., Roy, A. C., & Brozzoli, C. (2021). Tool use and language share syntactic processes and neural patterns in the basal ganglia. Science, 374(6569). https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abe0874 Know Your Brain: Basal Ganglia. (2014). Neuroscientifically Challenged. https://neuroscientificallychallenged.com/posts/what-are-basal-ganglia Black holes get bigger from the expansion of the universe itself by Briana Brownell  New study proposes expansion of the universe directly impacts black hole growth. (2021, November 3). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/933693 ‌Croker, K. S., Zevin, M., Farrah, D., Nishimura, K. A., & Tarlé, G. (2021). Cosmologically Coupled Compact Objects: A Single-parameter Model for LIGO–Virgo Mass and Redshift Distributions. The Astrophysical Journal Letters, 921(2), L22. https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/ac2fad Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Wed, February 16, 2022

Back Pain in Space, Cats’ Mental Maps, Diamond Davemaoite

Learn about back pain from space; how cats track their owners; and what davemaoite tells us about Earth’s lower mantle. Space travel causes back pain, and doctors need to find a fix by Cameron Duke Back pain common among astronauts offers treatment insights for the earth-bound. (2021, October 21). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/932251 Penchev, R., Scheuring, R. A., Soto, A. T., Miletich, D. M., Kerstman, E., & Cohen, S. P. (2021). Back Pain in Outer Space. Anesthesiology, 135(3), 384–395. https://doi.org/10.1097/aln.0000000000003812 Cats track their owners with mental maps by Cameron Duke Takagi, S., Chijiiwa, H., Arahori, M., Saito, A., Fujita, K., & Kuroshima, H. (2021). Socio-spatial cognition in cats: Mentally mapping owner’s location from voice. PLOS ONE, 16(11), e0257611. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257611 Weisberger, M. (2021, November 11). You can’t hide from your cat, so don’t even try. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/cats-track-owners Taboo Science Podcast - The podcast that answers the questions you’re not allowed to ask. (2020). Tabooscience.show. https://www.tabooscience.show/ Scientists found a once-theoretical mineral inside a diamond that tells us more about the Earth's lower mantle by Grant Currin  A mineral found in a diamond’s flaws contains the source of some of Earth’s heat. (2021, November 11). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/mineral-diamond-davemaoite-earth-mantle-heat Koumoundouros, T. (2021). Elusive Crystal Predicted Decades Ago Found Trapped in a Diamond From The Deep Earth. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/a-diamond-caught-and-preserved-the-deepest-rare-earth-mineral-science-has-ever-examined Piesing, M. (2019). The deepest hole we have ever dug. Bbc.com. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190503-the-deepest-hole-we-have-ever-dug Tschauner, O., Huang, S., Yang, S., Humayun, M., Liu, W., Gilbert Corder, S. N., Bechtel, H. A., Tischler, J., & Rossman, G. R. (2021). Discovery of davemaoite, CaSiO 3 -perovskite, as a mineral from the lower mantle. Science, 374(6569), 891–894. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abl8568 Learn more about host <a href="https://twitter

Fri, February 11, 2022

Opposites Don’t Attract, Liking What’s Nearby, Last Name History

Learn about why opposites don’t really attract; the “propinquity effect”; and when and why we started using last names. Opposites Don’t Attract by Kelsey Donk Johnson, M. D. (2018, February 12). No, opposites do not attract. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/no-opposites-do-not-attract-88839 Montoya, R. M., & Horton, R. S. (2012). A meta-analytic investigation of the processes underlying the similarity-attraction effect. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 30(1), 64–94. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407512452989 PDF: http://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/a682/269a59590349bc369e637d64ea2cae683b51.pdf We Like What’s Physically Close to Us by Mae Rice New evidence for the “propinquity effect” – mere physical closeness increases our liking of desirable people and things. (2018, August). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/08/01/new-evidence-for-the-propinquity-effect-mere-physical-closeness-increases-our-liking-of-desirable-people-and-things/ Shin, J., Suh, E. M., Li, N. P., Eo, K., Chong, S. C., & Tsai, M.-H. (2018). Darling, Get Closer to Me: Spatial Proximity Amplifies Interpersonal Liking. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 45(2), 300–309. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167218784903 The History of Last Names by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Gregory) Surnames Meanings, Origins & Distribution Maps. (2012). Forebears.Io. https://forebears.io/surnames Surnames & The Norman Conquest | Heritage Family History. (2016, September 3). Heritagefamilyhistory.co.uk. https://www.heritagefamilyhistory.co.uk/blog/2016/09/surnames-the-norman-conquest/ SCMP. (2016, November 17). South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/2046955/complex-origins-chinese-names-demystified The Memi De-Shalit Database of Jewish Family Names at Beit Hatfutsot. (2020). Beit Hatfutsot. https://www.bh.org.il/databases/family-names/jewish-family-names-introduction/ Muraskin, B. (2014, January 8). Jewish Surnames Explained. Slate Magazine; Slate. <a href="https://slate

Thu, February 10, 2022

Puppy Anxiety Fixes and Avoiding “Back Burner” Relationships

Dr. Courtney Campbell explains how to treat your puppy’s anxiety. Plus: why “back burner” relationships are unhealthy.  More from The Happy Puppy on DOGTV and Dr. Courtney Campbell: The Happy Puppy on DOGTV: https://watch.dogtv.com/happy-puppy Use code PUPPIES22 to score a free month at https://www.dogtv.com/    Follow @dogtv on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dogtv/ Dr. Courtney Campbell’s website: https://www.drcourtneydvm.com/ Follow @drcourtneydvm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcourtneydvm/ Mark your calendar for PUPPY BOWL XVIII on Sunday, February 13 at 2 PM ET on Animal Planet and streaming on discovery+ Puppy Bowl XVIII: https://www.discovery.com/shows/puppy-bowl/see Ready, Set, Pup! Introducing Puppy Bowl XVIII: https://www.discovery.com/shows/puppy-bowl/see/puppy-bowl-announcement Start your 7-day free trial of discovery+ at https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity . discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Back burner relationships are bad for you by Steffie Drucker Johnson, S. (2021, November 24). Back-burner communication with your ex is likely to end poorly. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/back-burner-communication-with-ex/    Banas, J. A., Dibble, J. L., Bessarabova, E., & Drouin, M. (2021). Simmering on the Back Burner or Playing with Fire? Examining the Consequences of Back-Burner Digital Communication Among Ex-Partners. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 24(7), 473–479. https://doi.org/10.1089/cyber.2020.0717 Why Keeping an Ex on the Back Burner Could Be a Bad Idea. (2021). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/consequences-digital-communication/202111/why-keeping-ex-the-back-burner-could-be-bad-idea Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://d

Wed, February 09, 2022

Mimetic Desires, Testing Witness Memories, Fermilab’s Ferret

Learn about why you want things just because others do too; a way to reduce wrongful convictions; and Fermilab’s ferret. "Mimetic desires" are things you want because others want them — here's how to spot them by Steffie Drucker Reese, H. (2021, November 8). Mimetic desire: How to avoid chasing things you don’t truly want. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/mimetic-desire-luke-burgis/ Caprino, K. (2021, June 4). How To Identify Your True Desires And Stop Imitating Everyone Else’s. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2021/06/04/how-to-identify-your-true-desires-and-stop-imitating-everyone-elses/?sh=15125424699e ‌Girard, Rene | Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. (2015). Utm.edu. https://iep.utm.edu/girard/ ‌Wanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire by Luke Burgis - Summary & Quotes. (2021). Matthewvere.com. https://www.matthewvere.com/notes/wanting-the-power-of-mimetic-desire#toc-thick-desires Mimetic Theory | What It Is. (2019). Mimetic Theory. https://mimetictheory.com/what-it-is-2/    To reduce wrongful convictions, test a witness's memory only once by Grant Currin One and done: Researchers urge testing eyewitness memory only once. (2021, November 3). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/933794 Wixted, J. T., Wells, G. L., Loftus, E. F., & Garrett, B. L. (2021). Test a Witness’s Memory of a Suspect Only Once. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 22(1_suppl), 1S18S. https://doi.org/10.1177/15291006211026259 Kimball, S. (2021, January 28). US Supreme Court turns down Texas death row case concerning police hypnosis. Jurist.org; - JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary. https://www.jurist.org/news/2021/01/us-supreme-court-turns-down-texas-death-row-case-concerning-police-hypnosis/ In the 1970s, one of Fermilab’s particle accelerator techs was a ferret named Felicia by Cameron Duke Felicia helps out. (2016, October 5). News. https://news.fnal.gov/2016/10/felicia-helps-out/ Pinkowski, J. (2019, April 2). Why Physicists Tried to Put a Ferret in a Particle Accelerator. Atlas Obscura; Atlas Obscura. <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/felicia-ferret-pa

Fri, February 04, 2022

Your Romantic Relationships Are All Similar, Oldest Material on Earth, Why Cuttlefish Wore 3-D Glasses

Learn about why your romantic relationships are similar; the oldest material on Earth; and cuttlefish with 3-D glasses. Why Your Next Relationship Will Probably Be Like Your Last by Kelsey Donk Changing partners doesn’t change relationship dynamics, study shows. (2019). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-08/uoa-cpd082719.php Johnson, M. D., & Neyer, F. J. (2019). (Eventual) stability and change across partnerships. Journal of Family Psychology, 33(6), 711–721. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000523 Scientist Discovered the Oldest Material on Earth by Grant Currin WMAP- Life and Death of Stars. (2010). Nasa.Gov. https://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/universe/rel_stars.html Meteorite contains the oldest material on Earth: 7-billion-year-old stardust. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/fm-mct010820.php This ancient stardust is the oldest ever to be examined in a lab. (2020, January 13). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ancient-meteorite-stardust-oldest-ever-examined-lab 7 billion-year-old stardust is the oldest stuff on Earth. (2020, January 13). The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2020/01/13/seven-billion-year-old-stardust-is-oldest-stuff-earth/ Heck, P. R., Greer, J., Kööp, L., Trappitsch, R., Gyngard, F., Busemann, H., Maden, C., Ávila, J. N., Davis, A. M., & Wieler, R. (2020). Lifetimes of interstellar dust from cosmic ray exposure ages of presolar silicon carbide. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(4), 1884–1889. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1904573117 Why Scientists Put Cuttlefish in 3-D Glasses by Grant Currin Yes, This Cuttlefish Is Wearing 3-D Glasses. (2020, January 8). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/08/science/3d-glasses-cuttlefish.html Cuttlefish use depth perception similar to vertebrate vision when hunting prey. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/aaft-cud010620.php Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and A

Thu, February 03, 2022

Giant Cheese Race, “Morning You,” Consciousness-Altering Eye Contact

Learn about a race against a wheel of cheese; your personality throughout the day; and effects of extensive eye contact. The stories in this episode originally aired July 6, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/you-re-a-different-person-in-the-morning-eye-conta Every Year, People in this English Town Risk Life and Limb to Chase a Wheel of Cheese by Annie Hartman Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2021 on Coopers Hill in Gloucester. (2021). SoGlos. https://www.soglos.com/sport-outdoor/27837/Gloucestershire-Cheese-Rolling Phillips, J. (2020, May 25). Secret sunrise Cheese Rolling ceremony keeps tradition alive. GloucestershireLive. https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/secret-sunrise-cheese-rolling-ceremony-4162049 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.

Wed, February 02, 2022

Talking to Whales, Pedestrian Patterns, Women’s Competitiveness

Learn how AI may learn to talk to whales; why pedestrians don’t follow the shortest route; and competitiveness in women. Researchers are using AI to understand whale clicks — and talk back to them by Briana Brownell  Hakai Magazine. (2021). Are We on the Verge of Chatting with Whales? | Hakai Magazine. Hakai Magazine; Hakai Magazine. https://hakaimagazine.com/features/are-we-on-the-verge-of-chatting-with-whales/ ‌Scientists Are Working on an AI to Let Us Talk to Whales. (2021, October 27). Futurism; Futurism. https://futurism.com/the-byte/scientists-ai-whale-language ‌PROJECT CETI. (2020). https://www.projectceti.org/ ‌Welch, C. (2021, April 19). Animals; National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/scientists-plan-to-use-ai-to-try-to-decode-the-language-of-whales Pedestrians are wired to follow the "pointiest" route, not the shortest by Cameron Duke  Bongiorno, C., Zhou, Y., Kryven, M., Theurel, D., Rizzo, A., Santi, P., Tenenbaum, J., & Ratti, C. (2021). Vector-based pedestrian navigation in cities. Nature Computational Science, 1(10), 678–685. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43588-021-00130-y How the brain navigates cities. (2021, October 18). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/931695 Duke, C. (2021, August 12). Howler monkeys navigate using adaptable mental maps, just like humans. New Scientist; New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2286901-howler-monkeys-navigate-using-adaptable-mental-maps-just-like-humans/ Women are just as competitive as men, they just show it differently by Steffie Drucker Barroso, A., & Brown, A. (2021, May 25). Gender pay gap in U.S. held steady in 2020. Pew Research Center; Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/05/25/gender-pay-gap-facts/ ‌Study casts doubt on theory that women aren’t as competitive as men. (2021, November). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/932985 ‌Cassar, A., & Rigdon, M. L. (2021). Prosocial option increases women’s entry into competition. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(45), e2111943118. htt

Fri, January 28, 2022

Virtual Gathering Tips, Bilingual Pain, Largest Waterfalls

Learn about tips for hosting fantastic virtual gatherings; how language affects pain; and the world’s largest waterfalls. Additional resources from Priya Parker: Pick up "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/38sYHUN Listen to Priya Parker's New York Times Podcast "Together Apart": https://www.nytimes.com/column/together-apart Website: https://www.priyaparker.com/ Priya Parker on Twitter: https://twitter.com/priyaparker Priya Parker on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Priya-Parker-2108847152464229/ Bilinguals feel more pain in the language of their stronger cultural identity by Kelsey Donk Does your pain feel different in English and Spanish? (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/uom-dyp113020.php Gianola, M., Llabre, M. M., & Losin, E. A. R. (2020). Effects of Language Context and Cultural Identity on the Pain Experience of Spanish–English Bilinguals. Affective Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42761-020-00021-x The World's Largest Waterfall Isn't What You'd Think by Mike Epifani World Waterfall Database. (2018). Worldwaterfalldatabase.com. https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/ Jennings, K. (2012, November 26). Ken Jennings Finds the Biggest Waterfall in the World. Condé Nast Traveler; Condé Nast Traveler. https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2012-11-26/underwater-waterfall-denmark-strait-maphead-ken-jennings Wilcox, C. (2013, August 23). 16 Things BuzzFeed Doesn’t Know About The Ocean. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/16-things-buzzfeed-doesnt-know-about-the-ocean See How Antarctica’s Hidden Water Drives The World’s Oceans. (2015). Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/meet-super-salty-dense-water-that-surrounds-antarctica/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exc

Thu, January 27, 2022

A Lost Roman Sauce, Earlier Puberty, Elephants Getting Tusks Back

Learn about a mysterious ancient Roman sauce; puberty happening earlier; and how elephants are getting their tusks back. Garum, an ancient Roman sauce, mysteriously vanished — and culinarians can't recreate it by Steffie Drucker Tonon, R. (2021, June 24). The Team Resurrecting Ancient Rome’s Favorite Condiment. Atlas Obscura; Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/garum-fish-sauce Grescoe, T. (2021, November). Culinary Detectives Try to Recover the Formula for a Deliciously Fishy Roman Condiment. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/recoving-the-recipe-for-garum-180978846/ Fish Sauce: An Ancient Roman Condiment Rises Again. (2013, October 26). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/10/26/240237774/fish-sauce-an-ancient-roman-condiment-rises-again ‌Garum, Pompeii Fish Sauce. (2021). Pompeii-Food-And-Drink.org. http://pompeii-food-and-drink.org/garum.htm The reason puberty is happening sooner may be because our bodies time it with our nutrition by Grant Currin Scientists discover how our brain uses nutritional state to regulate growth and age at puberty. (2021, November 3). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/933435 Lam, B. Y. H., Williamson, A., Finer, S., Day, F. R., Tadross, J. A., Gonçalves Soares, A., Wade, K., Sweeney, P., Bedenbaugh, M. N., Porter, D. T., Melvin, A., Ellacott, K. L. J., Lippert, R. N., Buller, S., Rosmaninho-Salgado, J., Dowsett, G. K. C., Ridley, K. E., Xu, Z., Cimino, I., & Rimmington, D. (2021). MC3R links nutritional state to childhood growth and the timing of puberty. Nature, 599(7885), 436–441. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-04088-9 Philippa Roxby. (2021, November 3). The brain sensor discovery behind humans getting taller. BBC News; BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-59140359 Intense poaching led to the evolution of tuskless elephants, but the good news is that those tusks are making a comeback by Cameron Duke Campbell-Staton, S. C., Arnold, B. J., Gonçalves, D., Granli, P., Poole, J., Long, R. A., & Pringle, R. M. (2021). Ivory poaching and the rapid evolution of tusklessness in African elephants. Science, 374(6566), 483–487. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abe7389 Dina Fine Maron. (2018, November 9). Under p

Wed, January 26, 2022

Bombing Volcanoes, Gold from Neutron Stars, Mind Wandering

Learn why the US military bombed a volcano; where heavy elements in the universe come from; and why your mind wanders.  Why the U.S. Government Bombed Mauna Loa in 1935 by Cameron Duke 1935 Eruption of Mauna Loa - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (U.S. National Park Service). (2016). Nps.gov. https://www.nps.gov/havo/learn/nature/mauna-loa-1935.htm Martín, L. (2021, October 27). La Palma volcano “should be bombed” to divert lava flow. AS.com; AS En. https://en.as.com/en/2021/10/27/latest_news/1635330566_122546.html Robin George Andrews. (2021, October 27). Science; National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/why-the-us-once-bombed-an-erupting-volcano Turner, B. (2021, November). Politician suggests bombing erupting La Palma volcano to stop lava flow. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/la-palma-volcano-bomb-proposal Volcano Watch — Hilo had a close call from the 1881 Mauna Loa lava flow. (2019, November 21). Usgs.gov. https://www.usgs.gov/center-news/volcano-watch-hilo-had-a-close-call-1881-mauna-loa-lava-flow Every element heavier than iron was made in a cosmic explosion by Briana Brownell Neutron star collisions are “goldmine” of heavy elements, study finds. (2021, October 25). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/932599 ‌Chen, H.-Y., Vitale, S., & Foucart, F. (2021). The Relative Contribution to Heavy Metals Production from Binary Neutron Star Mergers and Neutron Star–Black Hole Mergers. The Astrophysical Journal Letters, 920(1), L3. https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/ac26c6 Stellar Death. (2021). Uoregon.edu. http://abyss.uoregon.edu/~js/ast122/lectures/lec18.html ‌Nola Taylor Redd. (2018, February 24). Neutron Stars: Definition & Facts. Space.com; Space. https://www.space.com/22180-neutron-stars.html Your Mind Wanders Half the Time You're Awake by Ashley Hamer originally ran April 30, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/how-often-your-mind-wanders-smiling-at-dogs-and-ri Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to ge

Fri, January 21, 2022

Brain Freeze, Neural Networks, Spaced Repetition for Memory

Learn about brain freeze fixes; neural networks beyond our understanding; and learning new skills with spaced repetition. The stories in this episode originally aired August 29, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/neural-networks-why-you-get-brain-freeze-and-a-sci  Learn better with the Anki app that Ashley uses: https://apps.ankiweb.net/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, January 20, 2022

Turn Anxiety into Productivity and Grapefruit Juice vs. Meds

Dr. Wendy Suzuki explains how to use anxiety to your advantage. Plus: why grapefruit juice and some medicines don’t mix. More from Dr. Wendy Suzuki: Pick up “Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion” https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Good-Anxiety/Wendy-Suzuki/9781982170738 Dr. Suzuki’s official website: https://www.wendysuzuki.com/ Follow @wasuzuki on Twitter: https://twitter.com/wasuzuki Combat social anxiety on HiHo: Download on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hiho-video/id1535845974?itsct=apps_box&itscg=30200  Curiosity on HiHo: https://hiho.link/g/curiosity  Cody’s Curious Clan: https://hiho.link/g/codyclan  Why can’t I drink grapefruit juice when I take certain medicines? by Cameron Duke  Bailey, D. G., Dresser, G., & Arnold, J. M. O. (2012). Grapefruit–medication interactions: Forbidden fruit or avoidable consequences? Canadian Medical Association Journal, 185(4), 309–316. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.120951 Drug Metabolism - The Importance of Cytochrome P450 3A4. (2014). Govt.nz. https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/puarticles/march2014drugmetabolismcytochromep4503a4.htm Office of the Commissioner. (2021). Grapefruit juice can affect how well some medicines work. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/grapefruit-juice-and-some-drugs-dont-mix Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, January 19, 2022

Pre-Performance Routines, Panda Camouflage, Baby Sign Language

Learn about pre-performance routines; how panda fur works as camouflage; and how babies are enriched from sign language. A pre-performance routine makes athletes like Michael Jordan and Rafael Nadal perform better, regardless of what it is by Steffie Drucker Athletes with a pre-performance routine perform better. (2021, November 11). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/934597  The effectiveness of pre-performance routines in sports: a meta-analysis. (2021). International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1750984X.2021.1944271  ‌Grace Lisa Scott. (2017, July 10). Rafael Nadal’s Rituals Have a Psychological Benefit. Inverse; Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/article/33718-rafael-nadal-and-the-psychology-of-sports-rituals ‌ Khanna, V. (2020, March). Rafael Nadal’s Rituals: The Mechanism Behind the Rhythm. EssentiallySports. https://www.essentiallysports.com/rafael-nadals-rituals-the-mechanism-behind-the-rhythm-atp-tennis-news/  Sommer, S. (2013, December 30). 10 Athletes’ Odd Pregame Rituals. Business Insider; Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/athletes-odd-pregame-rituals-2013-12  Believe it or not, a panda's distinctive markings work as camouflage by Cameron Duke  Giant pandas’ distinctive black and white markings provide effective camouflage, study finds. (2021, October 28). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/932725  Nokelainen, O., Scott-Samuel, N. E., Nie, Y., Wei, F., & Caro, T. (2021). The giant panda is cryptic. Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-00742-4  For babies, sign language is just as cognitively enriching as spoken language by Steffie Drucker  To baby brains, language is language, whether signed or spoken. (2021, October 26). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/932704  Goodwin, C., Carrigan, E., Walker, K., & Coppola, M. (2021). Language not auditory experience is related to parent‐reported executive functioning in preschool‐aged deaf and hard‐of‐hearing children. Child Development. https://doi.org/10.1111/cdev.13677   American Sign Language. (2021, October 29). NIDCD. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/american-sign-language#1  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, January 14, 2022

Why You Should Reveal Your Failures, WASP-12b, Tulip Mania

Learn about why successful people should reveal their failures; the death of planet WASP-12b; and Dutch “tulip mania.” A Reason to Reveal Your Failures by Kelsey Donk HBS Working Knowledge. (2018, December 11). Why Managers Should Reveal Their Failures. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/hbsworkingknowledge/2018/12/11/why-managers-should-reveal-their-failures/#695e82c362e2  Envy Can Be Good for You. (2019). Curiosity.com. https://curiosity.com/topics/envy-can-be-good-for-you-curiosity  Brooks, A. W., Huang, K., Abi-Esber, N., Buell, R. W., Huang, L., & Hall, B. (2019). Mitigating malicious envy: Why successful individuals should reveal their failures. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 148(4), 667–687. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0000538  The Death of Planet WASP-12b by Grant Currin Planet WASP-12b is on a death spiral, say Princeton scientists. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/pu-pwi010820.php  The Planet WASP-12b Is Hot As Hades And Dark As Night. (2017). Curiosity.com. https://curiosity.com/topics/the-planet-wasp-12b-is-hot-as-hades-and-dark-as-night-curiosity  Hubble Captures Blistering Pitch-Black Planet. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2017/hubble-captures-blistering-pitch-black-planet   Tulips Cost More Than Houses During Dutch "Tulip Mania" by Cody Gough: https://curiosity.com/topics/tulips-cost-more-than-houses-during-dutch-tulip-mania-curiosity  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, January 13, 2022

Linguistic Laws in Nature and Fatherless Condor Chicks from Parthenogenesis

Learn about linguistic “laws” that also show up in nature; and how two California condors were born without fathers. Linguistic "laws" like Zipf’s law of abbreviation and Menzerath’s law also show up in biology, geography, and more by Grant Currin Jonny Thomson. (2021, October 22). The unknown linguistic laws that apply to all life. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/life/linguistic-laws-biology/  Semple, S., Ferrer-i-Cancho, R., & Gustison, M. L. (2021). Linguistic laws in biology. Trends in Ecology & Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2021.08.012  Two condor chicks were born from parthenogenesis, something we've never seen before by Cameron Duke Harrison, S. (2021, October 28). California Condors Are Capable of Asexual Reproduction. Wired; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/california-condors-are-capable-of-asexual-reproduction/ Ryder, O. A., Thomas, S., Judson, J. M., Romanov, M. N., Dandekar, S., Papp, J. C., Sidak-Loftis, L. C., Walker, K., Stalis, I. H., Mace, M., Steiner, C. C., & Chemnick, L. G. (2021). Facultative Parthenogenesis in California Condors. Journal of Heredity. https://doi.org/10.1093/jhered/esab052 San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Conservation Scientists Report First Confirmed Hatchings of Two California Condor Chicks from Unfertilized Eggs. (2021). San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. https://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/pr/CondorParthenogenesis The Economist. (2021, October 30). No sex please, we’re condors. The Economist; The Economist. https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2021/10/30/no-sex-please-were-condors Zhang, S. (2021, October 28). The Atlantic. The Atlantic; theatlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/10/california-condors-are-capable-virgin-birth/620517/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, January 12, 2022

Exercising for Body Image, Ideal Deadlines, Longer Days from Climate Change

Learn about how a 30-minute workout can boost your body image; the ideal deadline to avoid procrastination; and how climate change could make the day longer. A 30-Minute Workout Is A Surefire Way To Boost Your Body Image by Anna Todd MacMillan, A. (2017, June 16). How to Feel Thinner in 30 Minutes. Time; Time. https://time.com/4821689/exercise-feel-thin-fast/?xid=newsletter-brief  Salci, L. E., & Martin Ginis, K. A. (2017). Acute effects of exercise on women with pre-existing body image concerns: A test of potential mediators. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 31, 113–122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2017.04.001  ‌E, C.-R., J, M.-J., W, S.-R., & G, A.-V. (2021). The acute effect of different intensity aerobic and resistance training exercise on the body image in adult women. International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports, 22–31. https://doi.org/10.34256/ijpefs2144  Study finds the ideal deadline length to avoid procrastination by Cameron Duke  Haupt, A. (2021, July 9). Why do we procrastinate, and how can we stop? Experts have answers. Washington Post; The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/procrastinate-why-stop-advice/2021/07/09/13b7dc2c-e00e-11eb-9f54-7eee10b5fcd2_story.html  Knowles, S., Servátka, M., Sullivan, T., & Genç, M. (2021). Procrastination and the non‐monotonic effect of deadlines on task completion. Economic Inquiry. https://doi.org/10.1111/ecin.13042  Urban, T. (2013, October 30). Why Procrastinators Procrastinate — Wait But Why. Wait but Why. https://waitbutwhy.com/2013/10/why-procrastinators-procrastinate.html  What deadline length is best for avoiding procrastination and completing tasks? (2021, November 3). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/933369  Climate change could make the day longer by Steffie Drucker If all of Earth’s ice melts and flows into the ocean, what would happen to the planet’s rotation? – Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet. (2021). Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet. https://climate.nasa.gov/faq/30/if-all-of-earths-ice-melts-and-flows-into-the-ocean-what-would-happen-to-the-planets-rotation/  Scientists ID three causes of Earth’s spin axis drift. (2018, September 27). Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet. https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2805/scientists-id-three-causes-of-earths-spin-axis-drift/  NASA Study Solves Two Mysteries About Wobbling Earth. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-study-solves-two-mysteries-about-wobbling-earth  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, January 07, 2022

Quitting Smoking, Over-Practicing, Bill Nye on Believing Science

Learn how quitting smoking helps mental health; how to avoid over-practicing; and how to get people to believe science. Quitting smoking is good for your mental health, too by Steffie Drucker Cochrane Review finds stopping smoking is linked to improved mental health. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/w-crf030921.php  ‌Taylor, G. M., Lindson, N., Farley, A., Leinberger-Jabari, A., Sawyer, K., te Water Naudé, R., Theodoulou, A., King, N., Burke, C., & Aveyard, P. (2021). Smoking cessation for improving mental health. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd013522.pub2  University of Birmingham. (2021, March 10). Quitting smoking is linked to improved mental health, research finds. University of Birmingham; University of Birmingham. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2021/03/quit-smoking-mental-health-vaping.aspx  Alltucker, K. (2021, March 12). Cigarette sales increased during pandemic as fewer smokers sought help quitting. USA TODAY; USA TODAY. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/03/12/cigarette-sales-increase-and-fewer-sought-help-to-quit-smoking-amid-covid-19-anxiety-and-isolation/4664323001/  Smoking and mental health. (2015, August 7). Mental Health Foundation. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/s/smoking-and-mental-health   It's Possible to Practice Too Much by Mae Rice Training beyond exhaustion can prevent learning. (2019). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-03/e-tbe030519.php  ‌Meret Branscheidt, Panagiotis Kassavetis, Anaya, M., Rogers, D., Han Debra Huang, Lindquist, M. A., & Celnik, P. (2019, March 5). Fatigue induces long-lasting detrimental changes in motor-skill learning. ELife; eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd. https://elifesciences.org/articles/40578  How to get people to believe science, with special guest Bill Nye (listener question from Michelle via HiHo): Official website https://billnye.com/ Bill Nye’s podcast, Science Rules! https://www.askbillnye.com/  Pick up “Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3u8iKQi  “Everything All at Once: How to Think Like a Science Guy, Solve Any Problem, and Make a Better World” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3whsk5j Follow @BillNye on Twitter https://twitter.com/BillNye  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, January 06, 2022

David Copperfield’s Magic on the Moon, Fish and Whale Tails, a Giant Magnetic Tunnel

Learn about where to find David Copperfield’s secrets; a magnetic tunnel surrounding the Earth; and marine mammal tails. More from David Copperfield: Pick up "David Copperfield's History of Magic": https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/David-Copperfields-History-of-Magic/David-Copperfield/9781982112912  Website: https://www.davidcopperfield.com/  Follow @D_Copperfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/D_Copperfield  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidcopperfield  Earth may be surrounded by a giant magnetic tunnel by Briana Brownell Starr, M. (2021). Wild New Paper Claims Earth May Be Surrounded by a Giant Magnetic Tunnel. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/earth-may-be-surrounded-by-a-giant-magnetic-tunnel  ‌Dunlap Astronomer discovers we may be surrounded by tunnel-like structure - Dunlap Institute. (2021). Dunlap Institute. http://www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/astronomer-discovers-tunnel-like-structure-may-surround-earth/  ‌What — and Where — Is the North Polar Spur? (2021, March 8). Sky & Telescope. https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/what-and-where-is-the-north-polar-spur/  ‌S.;Landecker, A. (2017). The Fan Region at 1.5 GHz with GMIMS: Polarized synchrotron emission tracing Galactic structure. American Astronomical Society Meeting Abstracts #229, 229, 340.05. https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/2017AAS...22934005H/abstract  Why do marine mammals have horizontal tails and fishes have vertical tails?  (Listener question from Raymond in Norwalk, California) — more from zoologist Michelle Jewell: The Spawn of El Diablo on Discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/video/the-spawn-of-el-diablo-us/the-spawn-of-el-diablo  Michelle's website: https://michelleajewell.com/  Follow @TheSharkologist on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSharkologist  Join Cody and Ashley during their CES Virtual Stage Talks at #CES2022, the Consumer Electronics Show, via livestream: Thursday, January 6, 10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET: Digital Optics and the Metaverse https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6874433397352128512/  Thursday, January 6, 12:00pm PT / 3:00pm ET: Data as a Game Changer for Manufacturing Excellence https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6874112904824717312/  Thursday, January 6, 2:30pm PT / 5:30pm ET: Bioelectronics and individualized medicine https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6876284351219339264/ Friday, January 7, 10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET: The Race to the Future Computing Paradigm https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6873796556617781248/ Friday, January 7, 12:00pm PT / 3:00pm ET: Smart Antenna Satellite Broadband Connectivity https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6874504071500349440/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity

Wed, January 05, 2022

David Copperfield Talks Technology and Magic History

World-famous magician David Copperfield explains the surprising connection between magic and technology. Plus: learn about how ducklings get a speed boost when they swim in a line behind their mother. More from David Copperfield: Pick up "David Copperfield's History of Magic": https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/David-Copperfields-History-of-Magic/David-Copperfield/9781982112912  Website: https://www.davidcopperfield.com/  Follow @D_Copperfield on Twitter: https://twitter.com/D_Copperfield  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidcopperfield  Ducklings get a speed boost when they swim in a line behind their mother by Cameron Duke  Conover, Emily. (2021, October 20). “Here’s the Physics of Why Ducklings Swim in a Row behind Their Mother.” Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/physics-why-ducklings-swim-row-behind-mother-duck-waves-energy   University of Strathclyde. (2021, October 7). Riding the waves keeps ducks in a row. Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-10-ducks-row.html   Yuan, Z.-M., Chen, M., Jia, L., Ji, C., & Incecik, A. (2021). Wave-riding and wave-passing by ducklings in formation swimming. Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 928. https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2021.820  Join Cody and Ashley during their CES Virtual Stage Talks at #CES2022, the Consumer Electronics Show, via livestream: Thursday, January 6, 10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET: Digital Optics and the Metaverse https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6874433397352128512/  Thursday, January 6, 12:00pm PT / 3:00pm ET: Data as a Game Changer for Manufacturing Excellence https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6874112904824717312/  Thursday, January 6, 2:30pm PT / 5:30pm ET: Bioelectronics and individualized medicine https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6876284351219339264/ Friday, January 7, 10:30am PT / 1:30pm ET: The Race to the Future Computing Paradigm https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6873796556617781248/ Friday, January 7, 12:00pm PT / 3:00pm ET: Smart Antenna Satellite Broadband Connectivity https://www.linkedin.com/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6874504071500349440/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new Wednesday-Friday withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, December 20, 2021

Christmas Music Psychology, Most Influential Films, Mistletoe Science

Learn about why Christmas music sounds like Christmas; the most influential films ever; and the truth behind mistletoe. The stories in this episode originally aired on these dates: December 21, 2018: "Scientists Have Determined the Most Influential Film of All Time" and "Mistletoe Is a Poisonous Parasite ... of Love?" https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/the-most-influential-film-ever-your-memory-on-ridi  December 23, 2018: "Here's Why Christmas Music Sounds Like Christmas" https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/christmas-music-psychology-rain-smell-science-croc Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, December 17, 2021

Future GMO Foods, The Thought Gap, How Your Brain Knows You’re Uncomfortable

Learn about why researchers are developing new GMO foods like golden rice; why you underestimate how often others are thinking about you; and how your brain knows when you’re uncomfortable and you need to change your position. FDA's Feed Your Mind website: https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/agricultural-biotechnology  You regularly underestimate how often someone else is thinking about you by Steffie Drucker Liking gap episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/road-to-the-8-hour-workday-the-liking-gap-shocking-tomatoes/ Actually, Everyone Is Thinking About You. (2021, September 16). Vice.com. https://www.vice.com/en/article/epx43m/actually-everyone-is-thinking-about-you  Cooney, G., Boothby, E. J., & Lee, M. (2021). The thought gap after conversation: Underestimating the frequency of others’ thoughts about us. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0001134  Cuncic, A. (2012). Spotlight Effect: Not Everyone is Looking at You. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-spotlight-effect-3024470  How the brain tells us to change position by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Constanza in Mexico City) Why do we roll over when we're asleep. (2014). Why do we roll over when we’re asleep? › Ask an Expert (ABC Science). Abc.net.au. https://doi.org/https://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2014/01/28/3861788.htm  ‌Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Pain, Disability, and Chronic Illness Behavior, Osterweis, M., Kleinman, A., & Mechanic, D. (2015). The Anatomy and Physiology of Pain. Nih.gov; National Academies Press (US). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK219252/ ‌ Bedsores. (2021). Hopkinsmedicine.org. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/bedsores  ‌Resnick, B. (2016, June 6). Ever wake up to a numb, dead arm? Here’s what’s happening. Vox. https://www.vox.com/2016/6/6/11854588/numb-arm-sleep  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, December 17, 2021

Introducing: Dogs 101

From Animal Planet comes a new podcast, Dogs 101, where you'll get a rundown of all your favorite dog breeds. Check out the first episode, "Puppies" here. Is there a biological reason why humans are drawn to puppies? How long does a canine pregnancy last, and what's the average litter size? When are puppies able to first see and hear? Find out the answers on this episode of Dogs 101 where we'll guide you step-by-step through everything you need to know about puppies. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, December 16, 2021

GMO Food Science 101 and How to Hear Someone in a Noisy Room

Learn about GMOs with help from Dr. Patrick Cournoyer of the FDA. Plus: a trick for hearing someone in a noisy room.  FDA's Feed Your Mind website: https://www.fda.gov/food/consumers/agricultural-biotechnology  To hear someone in a noisy room, look at their face by Grant Currin  To better understand speech, focus on who is talking. (2021, October 26). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/932401  Fleming, J. T., Maddox, R. K., & Shinn-Cunningham, B. G. (2021). Spatial alignment between faces and voices improves selective attention to audio-visual speech. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 150(4), 3085–3100. https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0006415  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, December 15, 2021

Why You Get Carsick, Climate-Saving Whales, Jupiter’s Rings

Learn about how saving the whales could help combat climate change; Jupiter’s rings; and why reading makes you carsick. Plus: a major announcement about the future of Curiosity Daily. Saving the whales could help us capture more than a billion tons of CO2 every year by Briana Brownell Nature’s Solution to Climate Change – IMF F&D. (2019). Imf.org. https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2019/12/natures-solution-to-climate-change-chami.htm  Blue Carbon in the Sanctuaries - Greater Farallones Association. (2021, October 4). Greater Farallones Association. https://farallones.org/climate/blue-carbon/  The Great whales: All 13 species explained. (2020, February 12). Whale Watch Cabo Tours. http://whalewatchcabo.com/great-whales  Jupiter Has Rings by Ashley Hamer Does Jupiter have rings? (2021). Rmg.co.uk. https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/does-jupiter-have-rings  ‌NASA - Jupiter’s Ring Formation Theories Confirmed. (2021). Nasa.gov. https://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/multimedia/largest/rings.html  Why Reading Makes You Carsick by Anna Todd Fresh Air. (2016, August 2). A Neuroscientist Explores The Illogical Behaviors Of The Mind In “Idiot Brain.” NPR.org; Fresh Air. https://www.npr.org/2016/08/02/488238350/a-neuroscientist-explores-the-illogical-behaviors-of-the-mind-in-idiot-brain  ‌Schmidt, E. A., Kuiper, O. X., Wolter, S., Diels, C., & Bos, J. E. (2020). An international survey on the incidence and modulating factors of carsickness. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 71, 76–87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2020.03.012  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, December 10, 2021

Cartoony Robots, Naloxone Myths, Why Dishwashers Dull Knives

Learn why robots should look like cartoons; why more access to an opioid antidote doesn't make people think heroin is safe; and why dishwashers make knives less sharp. More from Ruth Aylett, professor of computer science at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh: Pick up "Living with Robots: What Every Anxious Human Needs to Know": https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/living-robots  Follow @ruthaylett on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthaylett  University website: http://www.macs.hw.ac.uk/~ruth/  Edinburgh Centre for Robotics: https://www.edinburgh-robotics.org/academics/ruth-aylett  Despite concerns, more access to naloxone doesn't make people think heroin is safe by Steffie Drucker Increasing access to an overdose rescue drug does not reduce perceived risk of opioid use. (2021, October 7). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/929778  Naloxone access doesn’t make heroin seem less risky. (2021, October 7). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/930363  Kelly, B. C., & Vuolo, M. (2021). Do naloxone access laws affect perceived risk of heroin use? Evidence from national US data. Addiction. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.15682  ‌National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2021, June). Naloxone DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse. National Institute on Drug Abuse. https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/naloxone  ‌Understanding the Epidemic. (2021). https://www.cdc.gov/opioids/basics/epidemic.html  ‌National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2021, March 11). Opioid Overdose Crisis | National Institute on Drug Abuse. National Institute on Drug Abuse. https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/opioids/opioid-overdose-crisis  ‌NCHS Pressroom - Homepage. (2021). https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/default.htm  ‌Products - Vital Statistics Rapid Release - Provisional Drug Overdose Data. (2021). https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm  ‌National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2021, June). Heroin DrugFacts | National Institute on Drug Abuse. National Institute on Drug Abuse. https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/heroin  ‌National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2021, September 23). Opioids | National Institute on Drug Abuse. National Institute on Drug Abuse. https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/opioids  ‌The chemistry of poppies: colours and opium. (2020, November 11). Compound Interest. https://www.compoundchem.com/2020/11/11/poppies/  ‌Public Policy Statement on the Use of Naloxone for the Prevention of Opioid Overdose Deaths Background. (n.d.). https://www.asam.org/docs/default-source/public-policy-statements/use-of-naloxone-for-the-prevention-of-opioid-overdose-deaths-final.pdf  Why do dishwashers dull knives? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Jen in Atlanta) Cericola, R. (2016, September 22). This Is What a Dishwasher Actually Does to Your Knife. Kitchn; Apartment Therapy, LLC. https://www.thekitchn.com/this-is-what-a-dishwasher-actually-does-to-your-knife-235242 ‌ Preli, M. (2020, Januar

Thu, December 09, 2021

Irrational Fear of Robots; Mozart’s Epilepsy-Reducing Sonata

Robotics researcher Ruth Aylett explains why some people fear robots. Plus: how a sonata can reduce epilepsy seizures. More from Ruth Aylett, professor of computer science at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh: Pick up "Living with Robots: What Every Anxious Human Needs to Know": https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/living-robots  Follow @ruthaylett on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruthaylett  University website: http://www.macs.hw.ac.uk/~ruth/  Edinburgh Centre for Robotics: https://www.edinburgh-robotics.org/academics/ruth-aylett  Mozart's Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major may be able to treat refractory focal epilepsy by reducing seizures... somehow by Grant Currin Berezow, A. (2021, October 4). How Mozart’s music treats epilepsy. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/health/mozart-k448-effect-music-treats-epilepsy/  Quon, R. J., Casey, M. A., Camp, E. J., Meisenhelter, S., Steimel, S. A., Song, Y., Testorf, M. E., Leslie, G. A., Bujarski, K. A., Ettinger, A. B., & Jobst, B. C. (2021). Musical components important for the Mozart K448 effect in epilepsy. Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-95922-7  AFP. (2021). One Mozart Song Calms The Brains of People With Epilepsy, And We May Finally Know Why. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/listening-to-mozart-somehow-helped-people-with-epilepsy?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencealert-latestnews+%28ScienceAlert-Latest%29  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, December 08, 2021

Why Limits Make You Lash Out, Cash vs Cards, Odds of Dying

Learn why you act irrationally when your freedom is threatened; why you spend more with your credit card than you do when you use cash; and how statisticians calculate the probability of dying from something. The stories in this episode originally aired July 29, 2018 “Odds of Dying (w/ Ken Kolosh), Reactance, Credit Card Psychology” https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/odds-of-dying-w-ken-kolosh-reactance-credit-card-p   Injury Facts from the National Safety Council: https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/   Odds of Dying - Injury Facts. (2021, March 4). Injury Facts. https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/all-injuries/preventable-death-overview/odds-of-dying/  COVID-19 Cases in the United States - Injury Facts. (2021, July 16). Injury Facts. https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/home-and-community/safety-topics/covid-19-cases-in-the-united-states/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, December 07, 2021

Medical Value of Mystical Experiences and the Neutron’s Lifetime

Learn about why scientists study “mystical experiences” in psychedelics; and precisely measuring a neutron’s lifetime. Mystical experiences might be key to the power of psychedelic therapy --  but they're really hard to study by Grant Currin Natan Ponieman. (2021, October 12). How Science Is Making Sense Of The Mystical Experience In Psychedelic Medicine. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/natanponieman/2021/10/01/how-is-science-making-sense-of-the-mystical-experience-in-psychedelic-medicine/?sh=6e0166623b7b  Natan Ponieman. (2021, October 12). Is Mysticism Becoming A Problem For Psychedelic Medicine? Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/natanponieman/2021/10/12/is-mysticism-becoming-a-problem-for-psychedelic-medicine/?sh=6c502c6448a4  Wighton, K. (2016, April 11). The brain on LSD revealed: first scans show how the drug affects the brain. Imperial College London. https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/171699/the-brain-lsd-revealed-first-scans/  ‌Barrett, F. S., Johnson, M. W., & Griffiths, R. R. (2015). Validation of the revised Mystical Experience Questionnaire in experimental sessions with psilocybin. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 29(11), 1182–1190. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269881115609019  Scientists made the most precise measurement of a neutron's lifetime by Briana Brownell  Physicists lead world’s most precise measurement of neutron lifetime. (2021, October 13). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/931482  ‌Gonzalez, F.  M., Fries, E.  M., Cude-Woods, C., Bailey, T., Blatnik, M., Broussard, L.  J., Callahan, N.  B., Choi, J.  H., Clayton, S.  M., Currie, S.  A., Dawid, M., Dees, E.  B., Filippone, B.  W., Fox, W., Geltenbort, P., George, E., Hayen, L., Hickerson, K.  P., Hoffbauer, M.  A., & Hoffman, K. (2021). Improved Neutron Lifetime Measurement with UCNτ. Physical Review Letters, 127(16). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.127.162501  Los Alamos National Laboratory, Operated by Los Alamos National Security, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy. (2021). Ultracold Neutrons. Lanl.gov. https://lansce.lanl.gov/facilities/ultracold-neutrons/index.php  ‌The Mystery of the Neutron Lifetime. (2020). Energy.gov. https://www.energy.gov/science/articles/mystery-neutron-lifetime  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, December 06, 2021

Heat Through Your Head, Red Blood Cell Immunity, Venus Oceans

Learn about whether you lose more heat through your head; red blood cells in immunity; and Venus’ non-existent oceans. You Don’t Lose The Most Heat Through Your Head by Ashley Hamer Noreen. (2011, June). You Don’t Lose Heat Faster Through Your Head than Other Parts of Your Body. Today I Found Out. http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2011/06/you-dont-lose-heat-faster-through-your-head-than-other-parts-of-your-body/  ‌Sample, I. (2008, December 18). Scientists debunk the myth that you lose most heat through your head. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2008/dec/17/medicalresearch-humanbehaviour  Red blood cells might play a big role in immunity by Cameron Duke Lam, L. K. M., Murphy, S., Kokkinaki, D., Venosa, A., Sherrill-Mix, S., Casu, C., Rivella, S., Weiner, A., Park, J., Shin, S., Vaughan, A. E., Hahn, B. H., Odom John, A. R., Meyer, N. J., Hunter, C. A., Worthen, G. S., & Mangalmurti, N. S. (2021). DNA binding to TLR9 expressed by red blood cells promotes innate immune activation and anemia. Science Translational Medicine, 13(616). https://doi.org/10.1126/scitranslmed.abj1008 Perelman School of Medicine. (2021, October 20). Study finds red blood cells play significant role in immune system through discovery of DNA-binding capability. Medicalxpress.com; Medical Xpress. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-10-red-blood-cells-significant-role.html Contrary to popular belief, Venus probably never had oceans by Briana Brownell Did Venus ever have oceans? (2021, October 13). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/931214  ‌Turbet, M., Bolmont, E., Chaverot, G., Ehrenreich, D., Leconte, J., & Marcq, E. (2021). Day–night cloud asymmetry prevents early oceans on Venus but not on Earth. Nature, 598(7880), 276–280. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03873-w  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, December 03, 2021

#NoMakeup Fail, Photosynthetic Frogs, Why Atoms Don’t Collapse

Learn why the #NoMakeup movement actually drove more makeup sales; photosynthetic frogs; and why atoms don’t collapse. The #nomakeup movement is linked to a rise in makeup sales -- here's why by Steffie Drucker “Natural beauty” isn’t effortless (or free). (2021). Chicago Booth Review. https://review.chicagobooth.edu/marketing/2021/article/natural-beauty-isn-t-effortless-or-free  Smith, R. K., Yazdani, E., Wang, P., Soleymani, S., & Ton, L. A. N. (2021). The cost of looking natural: Why the no-makeup movement may fail to discourage cosmetic use. Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11747-021-00801-2  Jewel, A. (2020, November 10). Alicia Keys Is GLAMOUR UK’s Autumn/Winter 2020 Cover Star. Glamour UK; Glamour UK. https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/alicia-keys-glamour-uk-cover-2020  Shunatona, B. (2020, January 26). Why Doesn’t Alicia Keys Wear Makeup? Other Than, You Know, Because She CAN. Cosmopolitan; Cosmopolitan. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/a30519498/alicia-keys-no-makeup-look/  Scientists made photosynthetic frogs by Cameron Duke Incredible Creatures that Use Photosynthesis For Energy. (2014, March 9). Futurism; Futurism. https://futurism.com/photosynthetic-animals  Olena, A. (2021, October 13). Scientists Use Photosynthesis to Power an Animal’s Brain. The Scientist Magazine®; The Scientist Magazine. https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/scientists-use-photosynthesis-to-power-an-animal-s-brain-69307  Özugur, S., Chávez, M. N., Sanchez-Gonzalez, R., Kunz, L., Nickelsen, J., & Straka, H. (2021). Green oxygen power plants in the brain rescue neuronal activity. IScience, 24(10), 103158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2021.103158  Why don't atoms collapse by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Joseph in Denver, Colorado) Fermilab | Science | Inquiring Minds | Questions About Physics. (2012). Fnal.gov. https://www.fnal.gov/pub/science/inquiring/questions/bob.html  Baird, C. (2013). Why don’t electrons in the atom enter the nucleus? Science Questions with Surprising Answers. https://www.wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2013/08/08/why-dont-electrons-in-the-atom-enter-the-nucleus/  ‌Ethan. (2011, October 5). Music theory and quantum mechanics. The Ethan Hein Blog. http://www.ethanhein.com/wp/2011/music-theory-and-quantum-mechanics/  ‌Nicholas McKay Parry. (2021). Electron capture | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org. Radiopaedia.org. https://radiopaedia.org/articles/electron-capture?lang=us#:~:text=Electron%20capture%20is%20the%20radioactive,neutrino%20(ve)%201.  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day with Cody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i

Thu, December 02, 2021

Mars’ Jezero Crater Was a Lake and AR to Cure Fear of Spiders

Learn what the Perseverance Rover taught us about Mars’ Jezero Crater; and new exposure therapy using augmented reality. The Perseverance Rover confirms that Mars's Jezero Crater used to be a huge lake by Briana Brownell Rover images confirm Jezero crater is an ancient Martian lake. (2021, October 7). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/930684  Jezero Crater - Perseverance Landing Site. (2020). Nasa.gov. https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/mission/science/landing-site/  ‌Koren, M. (2021, October 7). The Atlantic. The Atlantic; theatlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/10/mars-perseverance-rover-jezero-crater/620332/ ‌ NASA’s Curiosity Rover Captures Shining Clouds on Mars. (2019). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/nasa-s-curiosity-rover-captures-shining-clouds-on-mars  Augmented Reality (AR) could help people cure their fear of spiders by Steffie Drucker Scared Of Spiders? There’s An App For That. (2021, October 13). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/10/13/scared-of-spiders-theres-an-app-for-that/   Zimmer, A., Wang, N., Ibach, M. K., Fehlmann, B., Schicktanz, N. S., Bentz, D., Michael, T., Papassotiropoulos, A., & de Quervain, D. J. F. (2021). Effectiveness of a smartphone-based, augmented reality exposure app to reduce fear of spiders in real-life: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 82, 102442. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2021.102442  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, December 01, 2021

Drinking to Cope, Human Brains Shrank, High Heels History

Learn about why having a “drink to cope” doesn’t work; why human brains shrunk 3,000 years ago; and high heel history.  Having a "drink to cope" doesn't actually work, and can even make you feel worse by Steffie Drucker One year on: Unhealthy weight gains, increased drinking reported by Americans coping with pandemic stress. (2021, March 11). One year on: Unhealthy weight gains, increased drinking reported by Americans coping with pandemic stress. Https://Www.apa.org. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2021/03/one-year-pandemic-stress   “Drinking To Cope” Doesn’t Work, Even When We Believe That It Does. (2021, October 20). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/10/20/drinking-to-cope-doesnt-work-even-when-we-believe-that-it-does/   Wycoff, A. M., Carpenter, R. W., Hepp, J., Piasecki, T. M., & Trull, T. J. (2021). Real-time reports of drinking to cope: Associations with subjective relief from alcohol and changes in negative affect. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 130(6), 641–650. https://doi.org/10.1037/abn0000684  Human brains shrunk 3,000 years ago, and it may be due to the rise of collective intelligence by Grant Currin When and why did human brains decrease in size 3,000 years ago? New study may have found clues within ants. (2021, October 22). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/932004  DeSilva, J. M., Traniello, J. F. A., Claxton, A. G., & Fannin, L. D. (2021). When and Why Did Human Brains Decrease in Size? A New Change-Point Analysis and Insights From Brain Evolution in Ants. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2021.742639  High Heels Were Originally Meant for Men by Reuben Westmaas originally published July 9, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/high-heels-were-originally-meant-for-men-persuasiv  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, November 30, 2021

Does Truth Serum Really Work? and Geology from Indigenous Myth

Learn about an island “geomyth” that helped researchers solve an ancient mystery; and whether truth serum really works. An indigenous "geomyth" helped scientists figure out where 3 huge boulders came from by Grant Currin  Hakai Magazine. (2021). Rounding Out the Story of Three Legendary Boulders | Hakai Magazine. Hakai Magazine; Hakai Magazine. https://www.hakaimagazine.com/news/rounding-out-the-story-of-three-legendary-boulders/ Terry, J. P., Karoro, R., Gienko, G. A., Wieczorek, M., & Lau, A. Y. A. (2021). Giant palaeotsunami in Kiribati: Converging evidence from geology and oral history. Island Arc, 30(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/iar.12417  Does truth serum really work? by Cameron Duke Cottier, C. (2021). The Truth About Truth Serum. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/the-truth-about-truth-serum Inglis-Arkell, E. (2012, April 19). What truths does “truth serum” sodium pentothal actually reveal? Gizmodo; Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/what-truths-does-truth-serum-sodium-pentothal-actuall-5902559 Winter, A. (2005). The Making of “Truth Serum,” 1920-1940. Bulletin of the History of Medicine, 79(3), 500–533. https://doi.org/10.1353/bhm.2005.0136 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, November 29, 2021

Socializing Too Much, Rogue Planets, Ancient Persian AC

Learn about how socializing too much can be bad for your health; rogue planets without a home star; and ancient bâdgirs.  Socializing too much can be bad for your health by Steffie Drucker  Research Shows Too Much Socializing Can Harm You. (2021). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/finding-new-home/202110/research-shows-too-much-socializing-can-harm-you  Stavrova, O., & Ren, D. (2020). Is More Always Better? Examining the Nonlinear Association of Social Contact Frequency With Physical Health and Longevity. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 194855062096158. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550620961589  Rogue Planets Wander The Galaxy Without A Star To Call Home by Ashley Hamer  Drake, N. (2014, March 13). A Guide to Lonely Planets in the Galaxy. Science; National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/a-guide-to-lonely-planets-in-the-galaxy?loggedin=true  ‌Gough, E. (2021, October). Rogue Planets Could be Habitable - Universe Today. Universe Today. https://www.universetoday.com/152785/rogue-planets-could-be-habitable/  Schulze-Makuch, D. (2021, August 24). The Astrobiological Potential of Rogue Planets. Air & Space Magazine; Air & Space Magazine. https://www.airspacemag.com/daily-planet/astrobiological-potential-rogue-planets-180978507/  Ancient Persian "wind catchers" could help us beat the heat better than air conditioning by Grant Currin  Kimiya Shokoohi. (2021). The ancient Persian way to keep cool. Bbc.com. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210810-the-ancient-persian-way-to-keep-cool  ‌Carey, T. (2021, September 22). Is ancient technology better than modern air conditioning? Freethink; Freethink Media. https://www.freethink.com/environment/wind-catchers  ‌Cooling Stadiums at the 2022 FIFA World Cup - Free Running Buildings. (2021, July). Free Running Buildings. https://freerunningbuildings.com/cooling-stadiums-at-the-2022-fifa-world-cup/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, November 26, 2021

Hostile Holiday Shopping, Why Cats Love Boxes, Beethoven’s 10th

Learn about psychological ownership; why cats love boxes; and how researchers—and AI—finished Beethoven’s 10th symphony. "Psychological ownership" is why holiday shopping can get so hostile by Steffie Drucker Kirk, C. P. (2018, November 20). Why do Black Friday shoppers throw punches over bargains? A marketing expert explains “psychological ownership.” The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/why-do-black-friday-shoppers-throw-punches-over-bargains-a-marketing-expert-explains-psychological-ownership-106673  Campbell Pickford, H., Joy, G., & Roll, K. (2016). Psychological Ownership: Effects and Applications. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2893092  Kirk, C. P., Peck, J., & Swain, S. D. (2018). Property lines in the mind: Consumers’ psychological ownership and their territorial responses. Journal of Consumer Research, 45(1), 148–168. https://doi.org/10.1093/jcr/ucx111  Why Do Cats Love Boxes? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Reese in Newton, Massachusetts) originally published September 5, 2018 https://omnystudio.com/p/curiosity-daily/clips/1adc7d26-de9f-48df-9a31-ab51000f8517  Musicologists and computer scientists completed Beethoven's 10th symphony by Briana Brownell Elgammal, A. (2021, September 24). How a team of musicologists and computer scientists completed Beethoven’s unfinished 10th Symphony. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/how-a-team-of-musicologists-and-computer-scientists-completed-beethovens-unfinished-10th-symphony-168160  ‌NPR. (2021, October 2). Team uses AI to complete Beethoven’s unfinished masterpiece. NPR.org; NPR. https://www.npr.org/2021/10/02/1042742330/team-uses-ai-to-complete-beethovens-unfinished-masterpiece  ‌i24NEWS English. (2019). Artificial Intelligence to “Complete” Beethoven’s Tenth Symphony [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu1GI0QNLSE  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, November 25, 2021

Sports Fans’ Brains, Hunger After Overeating, the IKEA Effect

Learn about how rival sports fans see games differently; waking up hungry after overeating; and “some assembly required.”  Today’s stories originally ran in the following episodes of Curiosity Daily: Rival Sports Fans Experience the Same Game Completely Differently by Reuben Westmaas originally published November 22, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/rival-sports-fans-experience-games-completely-diff  Why do I wake up hungry after overeating? by Ashley Hamer originally published November 29, 2019 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/history-s-extravagant-gifts-w-justin-jampol-why-yo  To Give a Gift They'll Treasure, Go With "Some Assembly Required" by Ashley Hamer originally published November 23, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/gifts-requiring-assembly-are-more-treasured-why-yo  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, November 24, 2021

Family Meal Peacekeeping, Food Coma Science, Etiquette Tips

Learn about how to avoid conflict at family meals; what causes food comas; and how to be a great host or guest. Today’s stories originally ran in the following episodes of Curiosity Daily: How to Avoid Conflict at Family Meals by Ashley Hamer originally published November 21, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/be-the-best-host-or-guest-w-jihan-murray-smith-avo  Food Coma? Here's Why You Get Sleepy After You Eat by Ashley Hamer originally published November 28, 2019 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/food-coma-science-how-to-avoid-raising-materialist  Be the Best Host or Guest (with Jihan Murray-Smith) originally published November 21, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/be-the-best-host-or-guest-w-jihan-murray-smith-avo  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, November 23, 2021

A New Stonehenge Discovery and Why Females Feel Colder

Learn about a mysterious new archaeological discovery around Stonehenge; and why females feel colder in many species. More from world-renowned Stonehenge archeologist Susan Greaney: STONEHENGE: LAND OF THE DEAD’ Premieres Sunday, November 28 at 8 PM ET/PT on Science Channel: https://press.discovery.com/us/sci/programs/stonehenge-land-dead/  Start your free trial of discovery+ at https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity  Follow @SueGreaney on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SueGreaney  Academic page: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/people/research-students/view/122326-susan-greaney  Females feel colder in many species -- scientists say it was an adaptation to keep the sexes separate by Grant Currin  A new study reveals the evolutionary reason why women feel colder than men. (2021, October 5). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/930578  ‌Magory Cohen, T., Kiat, Y., Sharon, H., Levin, E., & Algar, A. (2021). An alternative hypothesis for the evolution of sexual segregation in endotherms. Global Ecology and Biogeography. https://doi.org/10.1111/geb.13393  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, November 22, 2021

Psychedelic Therapy History, Cold Showers, Only Child Myth

Learn about psychedelics research in the 1950s; cold shower benefits; and an inaccurate stereotype about the only child. Thousands of patients were treated with psychedelics in the 1950s by Cameron Duke Fuentes, J. J., Fonseca, F., Elices, M., Farré, M., & Torrens, M. (2020). Therapeutic Use of LSD in Psychiatry: A Systematic Review of Randomized-Controlled Clinical Trials. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00943  Lattin, D. (2017, January 3). How the War on Drugs Halted Research Into the Potential Benefits of Psychedelics. Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/technology/2017/01/the-war-on-drugs-halted-research-into-the-potential-benefits-of-psychedelics.html  Rick, D. (2011). Dr. Leary’s Concord Prison Experiment: A 34-Year Follow-up Study. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02791072.1998.10399715  The ’60s Are Gone, But Psychedelic Research Trip Continues. (2014, March 9). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/2014/03/09/288285764/the-60s-are-gone-but-psychedelic-research-trip-continues  Yensen, R., & Dryer, D. A. (1992, September 24). Thirty Years of Psychedelic Research: The Spring Grove Experiment and Its Sequels. ResearchGate; unknown. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/309477954_Thirty_Years_of_Psychedelic_Research_The_Spring_Grove_Experiment_and_Its_Sequels  Johns Hopkins Medicine Receives First Federal Grant for Psychedelic Treatment Research in 50 years. (2021, October 18). Johns Hopkins Medicine Newsroom. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/johns-hopkins-medicine-receives-first-federal-grant-for-psychedelic-treatment-research-in-50-years  Are cold showers actually worth it? by Cameron Duke Bottoms, L. (2021, September 28). Cold showers are said to be good for you – here’s what the evidence shows. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/cold-showers-are-said-to-be-good-for-you-heres-what-the-evidence-shows-167822   Buijze, G. A., Sierevelt, I. N., van der Heijden, B. C. J. M., Dijkgraaf, M. G., & Frings-Dresen, M. H. W. (2016). The Effect of Cold Showering on Health and Work: A Randomized Controlled Trial. PLOS ONE, 11(9), e0161749. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0161749  Janský, L., Pospíšilová, D., Honzová, S., Uličný, B., Šrámek, P., Zeman, V., & Kamínková, J. (1996). Immune system of cold-exposed and cold-adapted humans. European Journal of Applied Physiology and Occupational Physiology, 72-72(5-6), 445–450. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00242274  Only children aren't more selfish than kids with siblings by Steffie Drucker Only Children Are No More Selfish Than Those With Siblings. (2021, October 7). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/10/07/only-children-are-no-more-selfish-than-those-with-siblings/   Zheng, X., Su, Q., Jing, C., & Zhang, Y.-Y. (2021). They Are Not Little Emperors: Only Children Are Just as Altruistic as Non-Only Children. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 19485506211038

Fri, November 19, 2021

Birthday Effect, Psychological Richness, Star or Satellite?

Learn about the link between birthdays and COVID-19; “psychological richness” for a good life; and satellites vs. stars. More from Dr. Bapu Jena: Listen to Freakonomics, M.D.: https://freakonomics.com/freakonomics-md/  Covid and the “Birthday Effect” (Freakonomics, M.D. Ep. 1) - Freakonomics. (2021, August 4). Freakonomics. https://freakonomics.com/podcast/covid-and-the-birthday-effect-freakonomics-m-d-ep-1/  Follow @AnupamBJena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnupamBJena   Follow @DrBapuPod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBapuPod  Harvard faculty page: https://hcp.hms.harvard.edu/people/anupam-b-jena  We’ve neglected the role of “psychological richness” when considering what makes a good life by Steffie Drucker We’ve Neglected The Role Of “Psychological Richness” When Considering What Makes A Good Life, Study Argues. (2021, September 14). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/09/14/weve-neglected-the-role-of-psychological-richness-when-considering-what-makes-a-good-life-study-argues/  Oishi, S., & Westgate, E. C. (2021). A psychologically rich life: Beyond happiness and meaning. Psychological Review. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/rev0000317‌  Beyond Happiness: Why a Psychologically Rich Life Is a Good Life. (2021). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/202108/beyond-happiness-why-psychologically-rich-life-is-good-life  How to tell an artificial satellite from a star by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Nero in Ghana) Space. (2021). Brown.edu. https://www.brown.edu/Departments/Joukowsky_Institute/courses/13things/7656.html Palma, C. (2018, April 5). Look up – it’s a satellite! The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/look-up-its-a-satellite-94272  The Savvy Satellite Spotting Guide. (2014, November 8). AeroSavvy. https://aerosavvy.com/satellite-spotting/  GPS.gov: Space Segment. (2021). Gps.gov. https://www.gps.gov/systems/gps/space/  Carter, J. (2020, April 25). Is That A Planet, A Star Or A SpaceX Starlink Satellite? The Stargazing Apps You Need During Lockdown. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2020/04/24/is-that-a-planet-a-star-or-a-spacex-starlink-the-five-best-augmented-reality-stargazing-apps-you-need-during-lockdown/?sh=7997cff244fe  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, November 18, 2021

Left Digit Bias w/ Dr. Bapu Jena and Bird-Catching Neanderthals

Learn about how “left digit bias” affects your decisions and why researchers caught birds in caves with their bare hands. More from Dr. Bapu Jena: Listen to Freakonomics, M.D.: https://freakonomics.com/freakonomics-md/  What Do Grocery Store Prices and Heart Surgery Have in Common? (Freakonomics, M.D. Ep. 4) - Freakonomics. (2021, August 27). Freakonomics. https://freakonomics.com/podcast/fmd-left-digit-bias/  Follow @AnupamBJena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnupamBJena   Follow @DrBapuPod on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrBapuPod  Harvard faculty page: https://hcp.hms.harvard.edu/people/anupam-b-jena  Researchers studied Neanderthal hunting by catching thousands of birds w/ their bare hands by Briana Brownell Scientists Spent Years Pretending to Be Neanderthals Catching Birds by Hand. (2021). Vice.com. https://www.vice.com/en/article/akgmp4/scientists-spent-years-pretending-to-be-neanderthals-catching-birds-by-hand ‌ Smithsonian Magazine, & Gamillo, E. (2021, September 22). To Understand Neanderthal Night-Hunting Methods, Scientists Caught Thousands of Birds With Their Bare Hands in Spanish Caves. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-simulated-neanderthal-behaviors-by-catching-birds-with-their-bare-hands-180978737/  ‌Blanco, G., Sánchez-Marco, A., & Negro, J. J. (2021). Night Capture of Roosting Cave Birds by Neanderthals: An Actualistic Approach. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2021.733062  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, November 17, 2021

How to Clean Your Teeth, 52 Blue, Best Way to Argue with a Partner

Learn about research into how you should clean your teeth; the world’s loneliest whale; and how to argue with a partner. When it comes to cleaning your teeth, here's what the evidence supports — and what it doesn't by Cameron Duke Dental care: The best, worst and unproven tools to care for your teeth, according to a UB study. (2021, September 29). Buffalo.edu. http://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2021/09/038.html  Volman, E., Stellrecht, E., & Scannapieco, F. (2021). Proven Primary Prevention Strategies for Plaque-Induced Periodontal Disease – An Umbrella Review. The Journal of International Academy of Periodontology, 23(4). https://www.perioiap.org/publications/57-october-2021/256-proven-primary-prevention-strategies-for-plaque-induced-periodontal-disease-an-umbrella-review  The "world's loneliest whale" is loved more than it will ever know by Cameron Duke Dahl, M. (2016, April 7). World’s Loneliest Whale May in Fact Be the World’s Horniest Whale. The Cut; The Cut. https://www.thecut.com/2016/04/loneliest-whale-is-now-horniest-whale.html  Elsevier. (2004, December). Fig. 6. North–south tracks (C) of the 52-Hz whale for 94–95, 97–98,... ResearchGate; ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/figure/North-south-tracks-C-of-the-52-Hz-whale-for-94-95-97-98-98-99-01-02-the-meandering_fig3_223377110  Fessenden, M. (2015, April 15). Maybe the World’s Loneliest Whale Isn’t So Isolated, After All. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/maybe-worlds-loneliest-whale-isnt-so-isolated-after-all-180955005/  Revkin, A. (2004, December 21). Song of the Sea, a Cappella and Unanswered (Published 2004). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/21/health/science/song-of-the-sea-a-cappella-and-unanswered.html  Shantz-Hilkes, C. (2021, July 19). The world’s “loneliest whale” can teach us a lot if we listen to it, says filmmaker. CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-the-friday-edition-1.6100931/the-world-s-loneliest-whale-can-teach-us-a-lot-if-we-listen-to-it-says-filmmaker-1.6100933  52 blue sound recording, Public Domain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ak52_10x.ogg  This Is the Best Way to Argue with Your Partner, Says a Communication Expert by Joanie Faletto originally aired June 26, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/black-hole-alternatives-literally-immortal-jellyfi  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, November 16, 2021

Magic Mushroom Evolution and When Kids Gain Theory of Mind

Learn about why magic mushrooms evolved to be “magic” and new research into when children develop “theory of mind.”  Magic mushrooms evolved to scramble insect brains by Cameron Duke Hallucinogenic mushrooms drug profile. (2020). Europa.eu. https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/drug-profiles/hallucinogenic-mushrooms_en  Lee, N., & Benji Jones. (2021, April 27). How psychoactive psilocybin in magic mushrooms changes your brain. Business Insider; Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/magic-mushrooms-psilocybin-psychoactive-drug-brain-denver-legal-2019-5  Reynolds, H. T., Vijayakumar, V., Gluck-Thaler, E., Korotkin, H. B., Matheny, P. B., & Slot, J. C. (2018). Horizontal gene cluster transfer increased hallucinogenic mushroom diversity. Evolution Letters, 2(2), 88–101. https://doi.org/10.1002/evl3.42  The classic experiment testing children's theory of mind is flawed by Grant Currin Children do not understand concept of others having false beliefs until age 6 or 7. (2021, September 28). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/929684  ‌Fabricius, W. V., Gonzales, C. R., Pesch, A., Weimer, A. A., Pugliese, J., Carroll, K., Bolnick, R. R., Kupfer, A. S., Eisenberg, N., & Spinrad, T. L. (2021). Perceptual Access Reasoning (PAR) in Developing a Representational Theory of Mind. Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, 86(3), 7–154. https://doi.org/10.1111/mono.12432  ‌Cassella, C. (2021). We Might Be Wrong About How Children Understand The Minds of Others at a Young Age. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/new-evidence-suggests-children-may-not-have-theory-of-mind-until-age-6-or-7  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, November 15, 2021

Circumtriple Planets, Deep Convos with Strangers, Thomassons in Architecture

Learn about a planet orbiting three stars at once; useless architectural relics; and deep conversations with strangers.  We found a planet orbiting three stars at once by Briana Brownell This May Be the First Planet Found Orbiting 3 Stars at Once. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/28/science/triple-sun-planet.html  ‌Siegel, E. (2021, September 30). Planet found orbiting three stars all at once. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/planet-orbiting-3-stars/  ‌Scientists may have found the first known planet to orbit three stars. (2021). Science.org. https://www.science.org/content/article/scientists-may-have-found-first-known-planet-orbit-three-stars ‌ Smallwood, J. L., Nealon, R., Chen, C., Martin, R. G., Bi, J., Dong, R., & Pinte, C. (2021). GW Ori: circumtriple rings and planets. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 508(1), 392–407. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/stab2624  Thomassons Are Functionally Useless Architectural Relics by Anna Todd Trufelman, A. (2014, August 26). Thomassons - 99% Invisible. 99% Invisible. https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/thomassons/ Thomassons: Those Peculiar Architectural Relics That Serve No Purpose | 6sqft. (2014, August 28). 6sqft. https://www.6sqft.com/thomassons-those-peculiar-architectural-relics-that-serve-no-purpose/ Everything we assume about deep conversations with strangers is wrong by Cameron Duke Getting beyond small talk: Study finds people enjoy deep conversations with strangers. (2021, September 30). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/929731  Kardas, M., Kumar, A., & Epley, N. (2021). Overly shallow?: Miscalibrated expectations create a barrier to deeper conversation. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspa0000281  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, November 12, 2021

Changing Someone’s Identity, Mushballs on Uranus and Neptune, Curiosity Challenge

Learn about how someone can change their identity (and their mind); and “mushballs” on Uranus and Neptune. Plus: trivia! More from Lee McIntyre: Pick up "How to Talk to a Science Denier: Conversations with Flat Earthers, Climate Deniers, and Others Who Defy Reason": https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Science-Denier-Conversations/dp/0262046105  Website: https://leemcintyrebooks.com/  Follow @leemcintyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecmcintyre  More on Jim Bridenstine changing his mind about climate change:  Pomeroy, R. (2018, June 12). Trump’s NASA Chief Changed His Mind on Climate Change. Space.com; Space. https://www.space.com/40857-trumps-nasa-chief-changed-his-mind-on-climate-change-he-is-a-scientific-hero.html  "Mushballs" may solve a mystery about the atmosphere on Uranus and Neptune by Briana Brownell Next-Generation NASA Instrument to Study Uranus & Neptune Atmospheres. (2019). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2019/next-generation-nasa-instrument-advanced-to-study-the-atmospheres-of-uranus-and-neptune  ‌NASA thinks it’s time to return to neptune with its Trident mission. (2020). NASA thinks it’s time to return to Neptune with its Trident mission. Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2020-06-nasa-neptune-trident-mission.html  Episodes referenced in this month’s Curiosity Challenge Trivia game:  Aging trick: https://www.curiositydaily.com/blowhole-origins-weather-manipulation-how-to-slow-aging  Emotional hangovers: https://www.curiositydaily.com/your-extra-artery-emotional-hangovers-leds-are-bad-for-bugs/  Painkillers: https://www.curiositydaily.com/pills-can-detect-radiation-metabolism-myth-waking-up-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-bed/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, November 11, 2021

How to Talk to a Science Denier and Raining Sulfur in Sodom

Learn about how to talk to someone who denies a scientific reality; and “raining sulfur” in the Biblical city of Sodom.  More from author Lee McIntyre: Pick up "How to Talk to a Science Denier: Conversations with Flat Earthers, Climate Deniers, and Others Who Defy Reason": https://www.amazon.com/How-Talk-Science-Denier-Conversations/dp/0262046105  Website: https://leemcintyrebooks.com/  Follow @leemcintyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecmcintyre  Scientists think an impact event explains "raining sulfur" in the biblical city of Sodom by Briana Brownell Smithsonian Magazine, & Gershon, L. (2021, September 22). Ancient City’s Destruction by Exploding Space Rock May Have Inspired Biblical Story of Sodom. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/destruction-of-city-by-space-rock-may-have-inspired-biblical-story-of-sodom-180978734/  ‌BBC - History - Ancient History in depth: The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. (2011). Bbc.co.uk. https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/cultures/sodom_gomorrah_01.shtml  ‌Bressan, D. (2021, September 21). Study Suggests That A Tunguska Sized Explosion Destroyed A City 3,600 Years Ago. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbressan/2021/09/21/a-tunguska-sized-explosion-destroyed-a-city-3600-years-ago/?sh=a02c2028b207  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, November 10, 2021

Finding Dark Energy, Coelacanth Revival, Words of Persuasion

Learn about how we may have found dark energy; a prehistoric coelacanth return; and a trick for getting what you want.  A dark-matter hunting experiment may have just found dark energy by Briana Brownell Schultz, I. (2021, September 17). Dark Energy Could Be Responsible for Mysterious Experiment Signals, Researchers Say. Gizmodo; Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/dark-energy-could-be-responsible-for-mysterious-experim-1847691132  ‌Rincon, P. (2020, June 17). Dark matter hunt yields unexplained signal. BBC News; BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53085260  The time a prehistoric fish came back from the dead by Cameron Duke Coelacanth. (2018, December 20). Smithsonian Ocean. https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/fish/coelacanth Coelacanths | National Geographic. (2015). Animals. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/coelacanths Smith, A. (2004, May 21). Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2004/may/21/guardianobituaries These 4 Words Can Double Your Chances of Getting What You Want by Joanie Faletto originally released May 11, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/how-your-friendships-change-a-secret-airline-to-ar  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, November 09, 2021

Why Asthma Gets Worse at Night, Earth’s Largest Living Thing

Learn about a heroic experiment that helps explain asthma getting worse at night; and the largest living thing on earth. A heroic experiment has shed light on the centuries-old mystery of why asthma gets worse at night by Grant Currin Harrison, S. (2021, September 21). Why Does Asthma Get Worse at Night? Wired; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/why-does-asthma-get-worse-at-night/  Study explores why asthma worsens at night. (2021). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210906151456.htm  Scheer, F. A. J. L., Hilton, M. F., Evoniuk, H. L., Shiels, S. A., Malhotra, A., Sugarbaker, R., Ayers, R. T., Israel, E., Massaro, A. F., & Shea, S. A. (2021). The endogenous circadian system worsens asthma at night independent of sleep and other daily behavioral or environmental cycles. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(37), e2018486118. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2018486118  The largest living thing on earth is not the blue whale by Cameron Duke Fishlake National Forest - Home. (2021). Usda.gov. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/fishlake/home/?cid=STELPRDB5393641 Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer. (2017, May 6). Largest living organism the Armillaria ostoyae fungus. Business Insider; Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/largest-living-organism-the-armillaria-ostoyae-fungus-2017-5 Marshall, M. (2018). Humongous fungus is older than Christianity and weighs 400 tonnes. New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2182291-humongous-fungus-is-older-than-christianity-and-weighs-400-tonnes/ Prepelka, B. (2019). Sequoia Giants - General Sherman - California. Scenicusa.net. https://scenicusa.net/032906.html Schmitt, C. (n.d.). The Malheur National Forest Location of the World’s Largest Living Organism [The Humongous Fungus]. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsbdev3_033146.pdf Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, November 08, 2021

Smallest Flying Tech, Myers-Briggs Myth, Brazil Nut Effect

Learn about the smallest flying structure ever made; Myers-Briggs’ big problem; and why the biggest nuts end up on top. Flying microstructure the size of a grain of sand is the smallest humans have ever made by Briana Brownell Neuman, S. (2021, September 23). Flying Microchips The Size Of A Sand Grain Could Be Used For Population Surveillance. NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/2021/09/23/1040035430/flying-microchip-sand-grain-northwestern-winged  ‌Winged microchip is smallest-ever human-made flying structure. (2021). Northwestern.edu. https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2021/september/microflier-winged-microchip-is-smallest-ever-human-made-flying-structure/ ‌ Kim, B. H., Li, K., Kim, J.-T., Park, Y., Jang, H., Wang, X., Xie, Z., Won, S. M., Yoon, H.-J., Lee, G., Jang, W. J., Lee, K. H., Chung, T. S., Jung, Y. H., Heo, S. Y., Lee, Y., Kim, J., Cai, T., Kim, Y., & Prasopsukh, P. (2021). Three-dimensional electronic microfliers inspired by wind-dispersed seeds. Nature, 597(7877), 503–510. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03847-y  ‌Surveillance. (2019, June 27). PHCPI. https://improvingphc.org/improvement-strategies/adjustment-population-health-needs/surveillance  If You Swear By Your Myers-Briggs Type, We Have Bad News by Anna Todd  The Myers & Briggs Foundation. (2021). Myersbriggs.org. https://www.myersbriggs.org/  ‌Pittenger, D. (n.d.). Measuring the MBTI... And Coming Up Short. https://jobtalk.indiana.edu/HRMWebsite/hrm/articles/develop/mbti.pdf  Cunningham, L. (2012, December 14). Myers-Briggs: Does it pay to know your type? Washington Post; The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/on-leadership/myers-briggs-does-it-pay-to-know-your-type/2012/12/14/eaed51ae-3fcc-11e2-bca3-aadc9b7e29c5_story.html  ‌Burnett, D. (2013, March 19). Nothing personal: The questionable Myers-Briggs test. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2013/mar/19/myers-briggs-test-unscientific  Drake Baer. (2014, June 18). Myers-Briggs Personality Test Is Misleading. Business Insider; Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/myers-briggs-personality-test-is-misleading-2014-6  The Brazil Nut Effect Is The Mysterious Reason Big Nuts End Up On Top by Ashley Hamer  Ouellette, J. (2016, April 14). The Brazil Nut Effect Is More Complicated Than You Think. Gizmodo; Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/the-brazil-nut-effect-is-more-complicated-than-you-thin-1770850855 ‌ Ouellette, J. (2021, April 19). Cracking the case: New study sheds more light on the “Brazil nut effect.” Ars Technica; Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/04/cracking-the-case-new-study-sheds-more-light-on-the-brazil-nut-effect/  Gajjar, P., Johnson, C. G., Carr, J., Chrispeels, K., Gray, J. M. N. T., & Withers, P. J. (2021). Size segregation of irregular granular materials captured by time-resolved 3D imaging. Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-87280-1  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite p

Fri, November 05, 2021

Adjusting to Time Changes, Saving Jungles, Spiky Ice Cubes

Learn about how quickly certain people adjust to time changes; how you can help slow jungle loss; and why ice cubes grow spikes. Early birds adjust to time changes faster than night owls by Grant Currin “Springing forward” affects early birds less than night owls, study finds. (2021, July 20). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/472466  ‌Nield, D. (2021). Your Genes Could Affect How Well Your Body Adjusts to Daylight Saving Changes. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/how-well-we-adjust-to-daylight-saving-time-can-depend-on-our-genetics  ‌Tyler, J., Fang, Y., Goldstein, C., Forger, D., Sen, S., & Burmeister, M. (2021). Genomic heterogeneity affects the response to Daylight Saving Time. Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-94459-z  More from archaeologist Patrick Roberts: Pick up "Jungle: How Tropical Forests Shaped the World — and Us": https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/patrick-roberts/jungle/9781541600096/  Website: https://www.patrickjroberts.com/   Follow @palaeotropics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/palaeotropics  Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Sustainable Palm Oil Shopping Guide app: https://www.cmzoo.org/conservation/orangutans-palm-oil/sustainable-palm-oil-shopping-app/  WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard: http://palmoilscorecard.panda.org/  Spiky ice cubes by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Monica in Los Angeles) Occasionally the ice cubes in my freezer’s ice trays will develop a stalagmitelike shape without any obvious, unusual interference. Can you please explain what causes this? (2007, April 30). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/experts-ice-spikes/  ‌Spikes on Ice Cubes. (2011). Utoronto.ca. https://www.physics.utoronto.ca/~smorris/edl/icespikes/icespikes.html  ‌Monica’s ice spike picture: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oHVKZkDqGF5ktgNxnIU7QceAKa9u6-e0/view?usp=sharing Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, November 04, 2021

Jungles’ Impact on Climate Change and a Music-Epidemic Link

Learn about the link between music download trends and epidemics; and how losing jungles contributes to climate change.  Music download patterns found to resemble infectious disease epidemic curves by Cameron Duke Rosati, D., Woolhouse, M., Bolker, B., & Earn, D. (2021). Modelling song popularity as a contagious process | Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences. Proceedings of the Royal Society A. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspa.2021.0457 Smith, D., & Moore, L. (2020). The SIR Model for Spread of Disease - The Differential Equation Model | Mathematical Association of America. Maa.org. https://www.maa.org/press/periodicals/loci/joma/the-sir-model-for-spread-of-disease-the-differential-equation-model Yirka, B. (2021, September 22). Music download patterns found to resemble infectious disease epidemic curves. Phys.org; Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-09-music-download-patterns-resemble-infectious.html More from archaeologist Patrick Roberts: Pick up "Jungle: How Tropical Forests Shaped the World — and Us": https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/patrick-roberts/jungle/9781541600096/  Website: https://www.patrickjroberts.com/   Follow @palaeotropics on Twitter: https://twitter.com/palaeotropics  Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Sustainable Palm Oil Shopping Guide app: https://www.cmzoo.org/conservation/orangutans-palm-oil/sustainable-palm-oil-shopping-app/  WWF Palm Oil Buyers Scorecard: http://palmoilscorecard.panda.org/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, November 03, 2021

Specialness Spirals and How Much You Will (and Have) Changed (1000th Episode!)

Learn about saving something for an occasion that never comes; and how much you’ve changed in the past vs. the future. Plus: Cody and Ashley celebrate Curiosity Daily’s 1,000th episode! Join Cody and Ashley for a special live stream celebrating Curiosity Daily’s 1,000th episode on Wednesday, November 3! Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curiosity-dailys-1000th-episode-celebration-tickets-191163133077  "Specialness spirals" could explain why we save some items for a special occasion that never comes by Steffie Drucker Rifkin, J. (2021, September 22). Psychological “specialness spirals” can make ordinary items feel like treasures – and may explain how clutter accumulates. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/psychological-specialness-spirals-can-make-ordinary-items-feel-like-treasures-and-may-explain-how-clutter-accumulates-165863   How Nonconsumption Can Turn Ordinary Items into Perceived Treasures | Journal of the Association for Consumer Research: Vol 6, No 3. (2021). Journal of the Association for Consumer Research. https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/714363  You probably think you've changed more in the past than you will in the future, but, well… by Steffie Drucker We Think We’ve Changed More In The Past Than We Will Change In The Future — And Americans Seem Particularly Susceptible To This Illusion. (2021, September 21). Research Digest.  Haas, B. W., & Omura, K. (2021). Cultural Differences in Susceptibility to the End of History Illusion. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 014616722110368. https://doi.org/10.1177/01461672211036873  Why You Won’t Be the Person You Expect to Be (Published 2013). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/04/science/study-in-science-shows-end-of-history-illusion.html   Bence Nanay. (2018). The “End of History” Illusion. Ted.com; TED Talks. https://www.ted.com/talks/bence_nanay_the_end_of_history_illusion   Gilbert, D. (2012). The psychology of your future self. Ted.com; TED Talks. https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_the_psychology_of_your_future_self Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, November 02, 2021

mRNA Vaccines Are Decades Old and Why White Animal Bellies?

Learn about why mRNA vaccines are older than you think; and the scientific theories about why animals have white bellies.  mRNA vaccines are older than you think by Grant Currin  Dolgin, E. (2021). The tangled history of mRNA vaccines. Nature, 597(7876), 318–324. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-02483-w  ‌Lewis, T. (2021, September 15). An mRNA Pioneer Discusses How Her Work Led to the COVID Vaccines. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/an-mrna-pioneer-discusses-how-her-work-led-to-the-COVID-vaccines/  ‌Harvard University. (2021). How mRNA vaccines work [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbaCxIJ_VP4  Why do so many animals have white bellies? Here are the theories by Cameron Duke  Exhibit Galleries Blog. (2016). Neaq.org. http://galleries.neaq.org/2014/09/countershading-camouflage.html Harris, J., & Olivier Penacchio. (2015, October 7). Sunscreen or camouflage? Why so many animals have dark backs and pale bellies. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/sunscreen-or-camouflage-why-so-many-animals-have-dark-backs-and-pale-bellies-48603 Penacchio, O., Cuthill, I. C., Lovell, P. G., Ruxton, G. D., & Harris, J. M. (2015). Orientation to the sun by animals and its interaction with crypsis. Functional Ecology, 29(9), 1165–1177. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12481 Penacchio, O., Lovell, P. G., Cuthill, I. C., Ruxton, G. D., & Harris, J. M. (2015). Three-Dimensional Camouflage: Exploiting Photons to Conceal Form. The American Naturalist, 186(4), 553–563. https://doi.org/10.1086/682570 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, November 01, 2021

Crowds Fix Fake News, Choking Under Pressure, Punching Robot Shrimp

Learn about crowdsourced fact checking; why humans and monkeys choke under pressure; and a mantis shrimp punching robot. Join Cody and Ashley for a special live stream celebrating Curiosity Daily’s 1,000th episode! Leave us a voicemail at 312-596-5208 or email a voice recording to curiosity@discovery.com and share your favorite fact you've learned from the podcast, and you may hear your message on the stream! Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curiosity-dailys-1000th-episode-celebration-tickets-191163133077  Crowdsourced fact checking might actually work on social media by Steffie Drucker  Study: Crowds can wise up to fake news. (2021, September). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/926824   Allen, J., Arechar, A. A., Pennycook, G., & Rand, D. G. (2021). Scaling up fact-checking using the wisdom of crowds. Science Advances, 7(36). https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abf4393   Edelman, G. (2021, September 9). Can the Wisdom of Crowds Help Fix Social Media’s Trust Issue? Wired. Retrieved September 27, 2021, from https://www.wired.com/story/could-wisdom-of-crowds-help-fix-social-media-trust-problem  Monkeys choke under pressure just like humans do, which gives us a chance to better understand it by Grant Currin  Levy, M. G. (2021, September 2). You’re Not Alone: Monkeys Choke Under Pressure Too. Wired; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/youre-not-alone-monkeys-choke-under-pressure-too/  Smoulder, A. L., Pavlovsky, N. P., Marino, P. J., Degenhart, A. D., McClain, N. T., Batista, A. P., & Chase, S. M. (2021). Monkeys exhibit a paradoxical decrease in performance in high-stakes scenarios. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(35), e2109643118. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2109643118  Scientists just built a mantis shrimp punching robot for the US Army by Cameron Duke Mantis Shrimps. (2021). Qld.gov.au. https://www.qm.qld.gov.au/Explore/Find+out+about/Animals+of+Queensland/Crustaceans/Common+marine+crustaceans/Mantis+Shrimps#.U7ZwLPmSxMg Small, mighty robots mimic the powerful punch of mantis shrimp. (2021, September 9). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/927975 Steinhardt, E., Hyun, N. P., Koh, J., Freeburn, G., Rosen, M. H., Temel, F. Z., Patek, S. N., & Wood, R. J. (2021). A physical model of mantis shrimp for exploring the dynamics of ultrafast systems. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(33), e2026833118. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2026833118 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, October 29, 2021

New Twist on Merlin, Giraffe Hearts, What Carbon Neutral Means

Learn about “carbon neutral” policies; a new twist on the legend of Merlin; and the giraffe’s bizarre circulatory system. What does it mean for a company to be carbon neutral? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Jeff in Saint Paul)  Bernoville, T. (2021, June 8). What is the difference between carbon-neutral, net-zero and climate positive? - Plan A Academy. https://plana.earth/academy/what-is-difference-between-carbon-neutral-net-zero-climate-positive/  Nguyen, T. (2020, March 5). Starbucks, Microsoft, JetBlue, and other companies want to be carbon-neutral. What does that mean? Vox; Vox. https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2020/3/5/21155020/companies-carbon-neutral-climate-positive  Umair Irfan. (2020, February 27). Carbon offsets, the popular climate change mitigation tactic, explained. Vox; Vox. https://www.vox.com/2020/2/27/20994118/carbon-offset-climate-change-net-zero-neutral-emissions  Reuters Staff. (2020, January 6). JetBlue to become carbon neutral in 2020. U.S. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-jetblue-environment/jetblue-to-become-carbon-neutral-in-2020-idUSKBN1Z5237  Carbon Neutral vs. Net Zero: let’s get the terminology right! — ClimateSeed. (2015). Climateseed.com; ClimateSeed. https://climateseed.com/blog/carbon-neutral-vs-net-zero-let-s-get-the-terminology-right   We just found one of the earliest manuscript fragments of the Merlin legend, with a new take by Cameron Duke  Bristol manuscript fragments of the famous Merlin legend among the oldest of their kind. (2021). Bristol.ac.uk. http://bristol.ac.uk/news/2021/september/bristol-merlin-update.html Schultz, I. (2021, September 3). Rare, Early Version of the King Arthur Legend Translated by Researchers. Gizmodo; Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/rare-early-version-of-the-king-arthur-legend-translate-1847610935   Durn, S. (2021, September 16). Found: An Early Merlin Tale, Hidden for Centuries. Atlas Obscura; Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/medieval-merlin-manuscript-discovered  Smithsonian Magazine, & Gershon, L. (2021, September 17). Rediscovered Medieval Manuscript Offers New Twist on Arthurian Legend. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rediscovered-medieval-manuscript-offers-new-twist-on-arthurian-legend-180978705   More from zoologist Bill Schutt:  Pick up "Pump: A Natural History of the Heart" https://www.workman.com/products/pump  Website: https://billschutt.com/  Follow @BillSchuttBooks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillSchuttBooks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillSchutt1/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, October 28, 2021

Leeches in Medicine, Potty Training Cows, the Math of Eggs

Learn about the medical history of using leeches; potty training cows to help the environment; and the math behind eggs. More from zoologist Bill Schutt:  Pick up "Pump: A Natural History of the Heart" https://www.workman.com/products/pump  Website: https://billschutt.com/  Follow @BillSchuttBooks on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillSchuttBooks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillSchutt1/  Potty training cows can help the environment by Steffie Drucker  BORENSTEIN, S. (2021, September 13). No bull: Scientists potty train cows to use “MooLoo.” ABC News; ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/Weird/wireStory/bull-scientists-potty-train-cows-mooloo-79991165   Dirksen, N., Langbein, J., Schrader, L., Puppe, B., Elliffe, D., Siebert, K., Röttgen, V., & Matthews, L. (2021). Learned control of urinary reflexes in cattle to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Current Biology, 31(17), R1033–R1034. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.07.011  Researchers are toilet-training cows to reduce ammonia emissions caused by their waste. (2021, September 13). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/927878  Scientists have uncovered the mathematical formula for the shape of an egg by Briana Brownell  Research finally reveals ancient universal equation for the shape of an egg. (2021, August 31). News Centre - University of Kent. https://www.kent.ac.uk/news/science/29620/research-finally-reveals-ancient-universal-equation-for-the-shape-of-an-egg  Narushin, V. G., Romanov, M. N., & Griffin, D. K. (2021). Egg and math: introducing a universal formula for egg shape. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.14680   Who Laid The First Egg? Scientists Move A Step Closer To Linking Embryos Of Earth’s First Animals To Adult Form. (2021). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/11/041104005307.htm   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, October 27, 2021

Fidget-Hating Misokinesia, Blood Fainting, Infrasound Ghosts

Learn about misokinesia, an intense hatred of movements; why fear of blood makes you faint; and why your “ghost problem” might be caused by infrasound. A third of people may have misokinesia, an intense hatred of certain movements like fidgeting by Steffie Drucker  Do you hate seeing people fidget? New UBC research says you’re not alone. (2021, August 31). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/927047 If You Can’t Stand People Fidgeting, You May Have Misokinesia. (2020, February 3). Vice.com. https://www.vice.com/en/article/epnwgm/if-you-cant-stand-people-fidgeting-you-may-hav e-misokinesia   Dockrill, P. (2021). First In-Depth Study of “Misokinesia” Phenomenon Shows It May Affect 1 in 3 People. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/first-in-depth-study-of-misokinesia-phenomenon-shows-it may-affect-1-in-3-people     Sumeet Jaswal, & Handy, T. (2021, September 7). If you’re annoyed by other people’s fidgeting or finger-tapping, you’re not alone: Misokinesia affects 1 in 3. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/if-youre-annoyed-by-other-peoples-fidgeting-or-finger-tappin g-youre-not-alone-misokinesia-affects-1-in-3-166950   Misophonia episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-megalodon-was-so-huge-misophonia-in-the-brain-trivia/  Here’s Why Fear Of Blood Makes You Faint When Other Phobias Make Your Heart Race by Ashley Hamer  Blood, sweat and fears - A common phobia’s odd pathophysiology - 2013 SPRING - Stanford Medicine Magazine - Stanford University School of Medicine. (2013). Stanford.edu. http://sm.stanford.edu/archive/stanmed/2013spring/article6.html Wani, A. L., Ara, A., & Bhat, S. A. (2014). Blood Injury and Injection Phobia: The Neglected One. Behavioural Neurology, 2014, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/471340 Öst, L.-G., Fellenius, J., & Sterner, U. (1991). Applied tension, exposure in vivo, and tension-only in the treatment of blood phobia. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 29(6), 561–574. https://doi.org/10.1016/0005-7967(91)90006-o Got a Ghost Problem? It Might Just Be Infrasound by Reuben Westmaas originally aired October 26, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/the-science-of-hauntings-sleep-deprivation-effects  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, October 26, 2021

Synced Heartbeats During Stories, Vampire Bats’ Social Meals

Learn about how people synchronize their heart rates when listening to a story; and vampire bats meeting up for meals. You’re invited to join Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer for a special live stream celebration to commemorate the release of Curiosity Daily’s 1,000th episode next week! Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curiosity-dailys-1000th-episode-celebration-tickets-191163133077  People synchronize their heart rates when listening to a story, even when they're in different places by Grant Currin  When Choirs Sing, Many Hearts Beat As One. (2013, July 10). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/07/09/200390454/when-choirs-sing-many-hearts-beat-as-one  ‌UCL. (2017, November 17). Audience members’ hearts beat together at the theatre. UCL Psychology and Language Sciences. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/pals/news/2017/nov/audience-members-hearts-beat-together-theatre  Pérez, P., Madsen, J., Banellis, L., Türker, B., Raimondo, F., Perlbarg, V., Valente, M., Niérat, M.-C., Puybasset, L., Naccache, L., Similowski, T., Cruse, D., Parra, L. C., & Sitt, J. D. (2021). Conscious processing of narrative stimuli synchronizes heart rate between individuals. Cell Reports, 36(11), 109692. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109692  Tibi Puiu. (2021, September 14). Our heart rates synchronize when closely listening to the same stories. ZME Science; ZME Science. https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/mind-and-brain/our-heart-rates-synchronize-when-closely-listening-to-the-same-stories/  ‌The Project Gutenberg E-text of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (slightly abridged), by Jules Verne. (2016). Gutenberg.org. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/164/164-h/164-h.htm  Vampire bats meet up with friends for lunch by Grant Currin Vampire bats may coordinate with “friends” over a bite to eat. (2021, September 23). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/928884  Ripperger, S. P., & Carter, G. G. (2021). Social foraging in vampire bats is predicted by long-term cooperative relationships. PLOS Biology, 19(9), e3001366. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3001366  ‌Spivack, E. (2021, September 28). Vampire bats rendezvous with their friends when dining out. Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/animals/vampire-bats-eat-together/  Vampire bat adoption episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/vampire-bats-adopt-babies-too/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, October 25, 2021

Early Warning Birds, Ancient Fairy Tales, Breaks vs. Sprains

Learn about how birds could help us predict natural disasters; fairy tales’ old origins; and how breaks and sprains heal. Kivi Kuaka: how birds could be the key to an early warning system for natural disasters by Briana Brownell  Hakai Magazine. (2021). Can Birds Help Us Avoid Natural Disasters? | Hakai Magazine. Hakai Magazine; Hakai Magazine. https://www.hakaimagazine.com/news/can-birds-help-us-avoid-natural-disasters/  ‌The project - Kivi Kuaka. (2021, May 3). Kivi Kuaka. https://kivikuaka.fr/theproject/?lang=en  Your Favorite Fairy Tales Are Way Older Than You Think by Ashley Hamer  Folk tales are older than you think - Durham University. (2021). Dur.ac.uk. https://www.dur.ac.uk/news/research/?itemno=27041 ‌ Comparative phylogenetic analyses uncover the ancient roots of Indo-European folktales | Royal Society Open Science. (2016). Royal Society Open Science. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsos.150645 ‌ No fairy tale: Origins of some famous stories go back thousands of years. (2016, January 20). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/no-fairy-tale-origins-some-famous-stories-go-back-thousands-years  ‌Keats, J. (2017). The Origins of an Ancient Fairy Tale. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/the-origins-of-an-ancient-fairy-tale  Fairy Tales: September 2021 podcast playlist | Podcast Brunch Club. (2021, August 31). Podcast Brunch Club. https://podcastbrunchclub.com/fairytales/  Why do breaks heal faster than sprains? by Cameron Duke  Clemence Lim. (2021, June 14). Better to break a bone than to tear a ligament or tendon? Ask your Physio. Core Concepts Physiotherapy; Core Concepts Pte Ltd. https://www.coreconcepts.com.sg/article/better-to-break-a-bone/  Healing Expectations for Different Tissue Types - Symmetry Physical Therapy. (2017, July 25). Symmetry Physical Therapy. https://symmetryptaustin.com/healing-expectations-for-different-tissue-types/  J Gordon Betts, Desaix, P., Johnson, E., Johnson, J. E., Korol, O., Kruse, D., Poe, B., Wise, J., Womble, M. D., Young, K. A., & College, O. (2013). Anatomy & physiology. Openstax College, Rice University. Ligament. (2020). Physiopedia. https://www.physio-pedia.com/Ligament  ligament | Definition, Function, Types, & Facts | Britannica. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/ligament  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, October 22, 2021

Art in Space, Screen Time in Lockdown, Mold vs. Chemicals

Learn about the Space for Art Foundation; how screen time helped kids in lockdown; and mold vs. cleaning product safety.  More from NASA astronaut Nicole Stott: Pick up "Back to Earth: What Life in Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet — and Our Mission to Protect It" https://www.sealpress.com/titles/nicole-stott/back-to-earth/9781541675049/  Website: https://www.npsdiscovery.com/  Follow @Astro_Nicole on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Astro_Nicole   Space for Art Foundation: https://www.spaceforartfoundation.org/ "Screen time" can be a social lifesaver for teens in lockdown — as long as it's the right kind by Cameron Duke Anwar, Y. (2021, September 2). Teenagers aren’t as lonely in lockdown if interacting positively online. Berkeley News. https://news.berkeley.edu/2021/09/02/teenagers-arent-as-lonely-in-lockdown-if-interacting-positively-online/  Magis‐Weinberg, L., Gys, C. L., Berger, E. L., Domoff, S. E., & Dahl, R. E. (2021). Positive and Negative Online Experiences and Loneliness in Peruvian Adolescents During the COVID‐19 Lockdown. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 31(3), 717–733. https://doi.org/10.1111/jora.12666  Which is worse, mold or cleaning products? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Molly) Basic Facts about Mold and Dampness. (2021). https://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm  ‌Weinhold, B. (2007). A Spreading Concern: Inhalational Health Effects of Mold. Environmental Health Perspectives, 115(6). https://doi.org/10.1289/ehp.115-a300  ‌Cleaning Supplies and Household Chemicals. (2015). Lung.org; https://www.lung.org/clean-air/at-home/indoor-air-pollutants/cleaning-supplies-household-chem  ‌Alexander, R. (2018, February 22). How Your Housecleaning Products Can Be Bad for Your Lungs. Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-your-housecleaning-products-can-be-bad-for-your-lungs  Dumas, O., Boggs, K. M., Quinot, C., Varraso, R., Zock, J., Henneberger, P. K., Speizer, F. E., Le Moual, N., & Camargo, C. A. (2019). Occupational exposure to disinfectants and asthma incidence in U.S. nurses: A prospective cohort study. American Journal of Industrial Medicine, 63(1), 44–50. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajim.23067  ‌Svanes, Ø., Bertelsen, R. J., Lygre, S. H. L., Carsin, A. E., Antó, J. M., Forsberg, B., García-García, J. M., Gullón, J. A., Heinrich, J., Holm, M., Kogevinas, M., Urrutia, I., Leynaert, B., Moratalla, J. M., Le Moual, N., Lytras, T., Norbäck, D., Nowak, D., Olivieri, M., & Pin, I. (2018). Cleaning at Home and at Work in Relation to Lung Function Decline and Airway Obstruction. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 197(9), 1157–1163. https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.201706-1311oc  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-

Thu, October 21, 2021

How Space Changed NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott’s Perspective; Plus, Whistled Languages

Learn what NASA astronaut Nicole Stott learned from her time in outer space. Plus: whistled languages around the world. More from retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott: Pick up "Back to Earth: What Life in Space Taught Me About Our Home Planet — and Our Mission to Protect It" https://www.sealpress.com/titles/nicole-stott/back-to-earth/9781541675049/  Website: https://www.npsdiscovery.com/  Follow @Astro_Nicole on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Astro_Nicole   Space for Art Foundation: https://www.spaceforartfoundation.org/   At least 80 cultures have developed whistled versions of their languages for long-distance communication by Grant Currin Holmes, B. (2021, August). Speaking in whistles. Knowable Magazine | Annual Reviews. https://knowablemagazine.org/article/mind/2021/whistled-languages ‌ Robson, D. (2017). The beautiful languages of the people who talk like birds. Bbc.com. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170525-the-people-who-speak-in-whistles  ‌Environmental and Linguistic Typology of Whistled Languages. (2019). Annual Reviews. https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/10.1146/annurev-linguistics-011619-030444  ‌Sounds of Whistled Speech in “The Relevance of Human Whistled Languages for Dolphin Communication.” (2021). SoundCloud; SoundCloud. https://soundcloud.com/user-28976943/sets/meyer-and-diaz-2021-sounds-of-whistled-speech  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, October 20, 2021

A Historic Friendship, Pumpkin Care, Declaring Sovereignty

Learn about Harry Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle’s amity; how to keep a jack-o’-lantern fresh; and declaring sovereignty. The stories in this episode originally aired October 21, 2018 “Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini’s Friendship, How to Read Food Labels, Jack-O’-Lantern Maintenance, and Declaring Sovereignty” https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/arthur-conan-doyle-and-harry-houdini-s-friendship   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, October 19, 2021

Animals Shapeshifting to Stay Cool, Albert Einstein’s Brain

Learn about how animals are “shapeshifting” in response to a warming climate; and the story of Albert Einstein’s brain. Animals are "shapeshifting" in response to a warming climate by Grant Currin Zeldovich, L. (2021, September 7). Animals Are Changing Shape to Cope With Rising Temperatures. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/animals-are-changing-shape-cope-rising-temperatures-180978595/  ‌Ryding, S., Klaassen, M., Tattersall, G. J., Gardner, J. L., & Symonds, M. R. E. (2021). Shape-shifting: changing animal morphologies as a response to climatic warming. Trends in Ecology & Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2021.07.006  The strange afterlife of Albert Einstein’s brain by Cameron Duke Blitz, M. (2015, April 17). How Einstein’s Brain Ended Up at the Mütter Museum in Philadelphia. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-einsteins-brain-ended-mutter-museum-philadelphia-180954987/ Hughes, V. (2014, April 21). The Tragic Story of How Einstein’s Brain Was Stolen and Wasn’t Even Special. Science; National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/the-tragic-story-of-how-einsteins-brain-was-stolen-and-wasnt-even-special Kremer, W. (2015, April 17). The strange afterlife of Einstein’s brain. BBC News; BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-32354300 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, October 18, 2021

Your Extra Artery, Emotional Hangovers, LEDs Are Bad for Bugs

Learn why more humans are growing an extra artery; emotional hangovers; and the drawbacks of energy-efficient LED streetlamps. More humans are growing an extra artery, which shows we're still evolving by Cameron Duke  Lucas, T., Kumaratilake, J., & Henneberg, M. (2020). Recently increased prevalence of the human median artery of the forearm: A microevolutionary change. Journal of Anatomy, 237(4), 623–631. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.13224  McRae, M. (2021). More And More Humans Are Growing an Extra Artery, Showing We’re Still Evolving. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/more-humans-are-growing-an-extra-artery-in-our-arms-because-we-re-still-evolving  Emotional Hangovers Are Real, And They're Not What You Think by Sam Suarez  Waude, A. (2016, February 23). Emotion And Memory: How Do Your Emotions Affect Your Ability To Remember Information And Recall Past Memories? Psychologistworld.com; Psychologist World. https://www.psychologistworld.com/emotion/emotion-memory-psychology  ‌Mather, M., & Sutherland, M. (2012). The selective effects of emotional arousal on memory. Https://Www.apa.org. https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2012/02/emotional-arousal  Tambini, A., Rimmele, U., Phelps, E. A., & Davachi, L. (2016). Emotional brain states carry over and enhance future memory formation. Nature Neuroscience, 20(2), 271–278. https://doi.org/10.1038/nn.4468  ‌New York University. (2016, December 27). Is there such a thing as an emotional hangover? Researchers find that there is. PsyPost; PsyPost. https://www.psypost.org/2016/12/thing-emotional-hangover-researchers-find-46675  Energy-efficient LED streetlamps are bad news for insect populations by Cameron Duke  Boyes, D. H., Evans, D. M., Fox, R., Parsons, M. S., & Pocock, M. J. O. (2021a). Street lighting has detrimental impacts on local insect populations. Science Advances, 7(35), eabi8322. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abi8322 Portree, D. S. F. (2002, October). Flagstaff’s Battle for Dark Skies. The Griffith Observer. http://www2.lowell.edu/users/wes/GriffithObserver1crop.pdf Sharon, W. (2007). STUDYING THE ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF LIGHT POLLUTION ON WILDLIFE. StarLight: A Common Heritage. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sharon-Wise-3/publication/242297944_STUDYING_THE_ECOLOGICAL_IMPACTS_OF_LIGHT_POLLUTION_ON_WILDLIFE_AMPHIBIANS_AS_MODELS/links/00b7d53bd619157183000000/STUDYING-THE-ECOLOGICAL-IMPACTS-OF-LIGHT-POLLUTION-ON-WILDLIFE-AMPHIBIANS-AS-MODELS.pdf Light Pollution Effects on Wildlife and Ecosystems - International Dark-Sky Association. (2016, September 12). International Dark-Sky Association. https://www.darksky.org/light-pollution/wildlife/  Main, D. (2019, February 14). Why insect populations are plummeting—and why it matters. Animals; National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/why-insect-populations-are-plummeting-and-why-it-matters?loggedin=true  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day w

Fri, October 15, 2021

Overfeeding Dogs, Suffrajitsu, and Does Wind Affect Sound?

Learn how to avoid overfeeding your dog; whether wind affects sound; and how Suffrajitsu helped women win the right to vote. Please vote for Curiosity Daily in the 2021 Discover Pods Awards! We're a finalist for Best Technology & Science Podcast. Voting closes today, and it only takes a few seconds. Thank you! https://awards.discoverpods.com/vote/ More from Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Shaw Becker: Pick up "The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer": https://foreverdog.com/about/ Dr. Karen Becker on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctor.karen.becker  Rodney Habib on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodneyhabib  Follow @drkarenbecker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarenbecker/  Follow @RODNEYHABIB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RODNEYHABIB/  Follow @drkarenbecker on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drkarenbecker  Follow @rodneyhabib on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rodneyhabib  Rodney Habib on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXVR-WWoQ6J4kZNmPwdZkNQ/videos  Is sound affected by wind? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Oliver in Glen Ellyn, Illinois) Effect of Wind on Sound Transmission. (2018). Sciencing. https://sciencing.com/effect-wind-sound-transmission-23531.html  ‌softdb. (2019, May 14). The Effect of Wind and Temperature Gradients on Sound Waves | Soft dB. Soft DB. https://www.softdb.com/effect-of-wind-and-temperature-gradients-on-sound-waves/ More from this author. (2020, April 22). How Does The Speed Of Wind Affect Sound Waves Travelling Through It? Science ABC. https://www.scienceabc.com/pure-sciences/does-the-speed-of-wind-affect-how-fast-sound-waves-travel-through-it.html  ‌Why Is It So Loud Today? Understanding How Weather Affects Traffic Noise Levels in Your Community. (2015). https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/doing-bus/eng-consultants/cnslt-rsrces/environment/trafficnoiseweather.pdf Wisconsin Department of Transportation. British women like Edith Garrud and Emmeline Pankhurst won the right to vote in part by using martial arts by Steffie Drucker women’s suffrage | Definition, History, Causes, Effects, Leaders, & Facts | Britannica. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/woman-suffrage  ‌Ruz, C. (2015, October 5). “Suffrajitsu”: How the suffragettes fought back using martial arts. BBC News; BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34425615  ‌Keegan, H. (2018, February 6). Everything you need to know about the awesome art of Suffrajitsu. Stylist; The Stylist Group. https://www.stylist.co.uk/visible-women/suffragettes-votes-for-women-suffrajitsu-fighting-ju-jitsu/188142  ‌Tao Tao Holmes. (2015, November 3). The Suffragettes Who Learned Martial Arts to Fight for Votes. Atlas Obscura; Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/suffrajitsu ‌ Did You Know? Suffragist vs Suffragette (U.S. National Park Service). (2020). Nps.gov. https://www.nps.gov/articles/suffragistvssuff

Thu, October 14, 2021

Protecting Pets from Home Chemicals and How Resilience Works

Learn how to protect your pets from the chemicals in your home; and why resilience is a process, not a fixed trait. More from Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Shaw Becker: Pick up "The Forever Dog: Surprising New Science to Help Your Canine Companion Live Younger, Healthier, and Longer": https://foreverdog.com/about/ Dr. Karen Becker on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctor.karen.becker  Rodney Habib on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodneyhabib  Follow @drkarenbecker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkarenbecker/  Follow @RODNEYHABIB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RODNEYHABIB/  Follow @drkarenbecker on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drkarenbecker  Follow @rodneyhabib on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rodneyhabib  Rodney Habib on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXVR-WWoQ6J4kZNmPwdZkNQ/videos  Resilience is a process that fluctuates over time, not a fixed trait by Cameron Duke Flynn, P. J., Bliese, P. D., Korsgaard, M. A., & Cannon, C. (2021). Tracking the Process of Resilience: How Emotional Stability and Experience Influence Exhaustion and Commitment Trajectories. Group & Organization Management, 46(4), 692–736. https://doi.org/10.1177/10596011211027676 Reynolds, E. (2021, August 23). Study Of Marching Band Shows That Resilience Is A Process, Not A Fixed Trait. Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/08/23/study-of-marching-band-shows-that-resilience-is-a-process-not-a-fixed-trait/ Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, October 13, 2021

Bacterial Electric Grid, Females Fight Back, Why Tea Leaves Sink

Learn about a bacterial electric grid; traits females have evolved to avoid harassment; and why tea leaves sink.  There's a bacterial electric grid beneath our feet by Grant Currin  Hidden bacterial hairs power nature’s “electric grid.” (2021, September). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/927031  Gu, Y., Srikanth, V., Salazar-Morales, A. I., Jain, R., O’Brien, J. P., Yi, S. M., Soni, R. K., Samatey, F. A., Yalcin, S. E., & Malvankar, N. S. (2021). Structure of Geobacter pili reveals secretory rather than nanowire behaviour. Nature, 597(7876), 430–434. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03857-w  Specktor, B. (2020, September 18). Scientists find “secret molecule” that allows bacteria to exhale electricity. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/electron-breathing-geobacter-microbes.html  ‌Basic Biology of Oral Microbes. (2015). Atlas of Oral Microbiology, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-802234-4.00001-x  Many females have evolved traits to avoid harassment by Cameron Duke Berlin, S. (2021, August 30). Female Octopuses Throw Debris at Unwanted Mates Who Pester Them, Study Shows. Newsweek; Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/female-octopuses-throw-debris-unwanted-mates-who-pester-them-study-shows-1624345 Feldblum, Joseph T., Wroblewski, Emily E., Rudicell, Rebecca S., Hahn, Beatrice H., Paiva, T., Cetinkaya-Rundel, M., Pusey, Anne E., & Gilby, Ian C. (2014). Sexually Coercive Male Chimpanzees Sire More Offspring. Current Biology, 24(23), 2855–2860. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2014.10.039 Female hummingbirds avoid harassment by looking as flashy as males. (2021). Female hummingbirds avoid harassment by looking as flashy as males. Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-08-female-hummingbirds-flashy-males.html  Godfrey-Smith, P., Scheel, D., Chancellor, S., Linquist, S., & Lawrence, M. (2021). In the Line of Fire: Debris Throwing by Wild Octopuses. https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.08.18.456805  Hosken, D. J., Alonzo, S., & Wedell, N. (2016). Why aren’t signals of female quality more common? Exeter.ac.uk. https://doi.org/http://hdl.handle.net/10871/19606 Male-like ornamentation in female hummingbirds results from social harassment rather than sexual selection. (2021). Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.07.043 Power Play. (2018). National Wildlife Federation. https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2018/Oct-Nov/Animals/Animal-Aggression Wielgus, R. B., & Bunnell, F. L. (1994). Sexual Segregation and Female Grizzly Bear Avoidance of Males. The Journal of Wildlife Management, 58(3), 405. https://doi.org/10.2307/3809310 Why do tea leaves sink? by Ashley Hamer originally aired June 10, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/the-cutest-kind-of-puppy-rural-happiness-and-the-s  James Norwood Pratt. (2010, August 16). The Ancient and Best Way to Brew Loose-Leaf Tea. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2010/08/the-ancient-and-best-way-to-brew-loose-le

Tue, October 12, 2021

Muscles Remember Training and a Black Hole Made a Star Explode

Learn how quickly previously trained muscles bounce back after inactivity; and how a black hole made a star explode. Previously trained muscles bounce back after inactivity by Grant Currin Seaborne, R. A., Strauss, J., Cocks, M., Shepherd, S., O’Brien, T. D., van Someren, K. A., Bell, P. G., Murgatroyd, C., Morton, J. P., Stewart, C. E., & Sharples, A. P. (2018). Human Skeletal Muscle Possesses an Epigenetic Memory of Hypertrophy. Scientific Reports, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-20287-3  Prior training can accelerate muscle growth even after extended idleness. (2021, August 18). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/925769  Wen, Y., Dungan, C. M., Mobley, C. B., Valentino, T., von Walden, F., & Murach, K. A. (2021). Nucleus Type-Specific DNA Methylomics Reveals Epigenetic “Memory” of Prior Adaptation in Skeletal Muscle. Function, 2(5). https://doi.org/10.1093/function/zqab038  Episode about previous research: https://www.curiositydaily.com/individuals-really-can-slow-climate-change-muscle-memory-is-real-and-penguin-waddles/  A black hole collided with a star and made it explode in a merger-triggered supernova by Briana Brownell Dong, D. Z., Hallinan, G., Nakar, E., Ho, A. Y. Q., Hughes, A. K., Hotokezaka, K., Myers, S. T., De, K., Mooley, K. P., Ravi, V., Horesh, A., Kasliwal, M. M., & Kulkarni, S. R. (2021). A transient radio source consistent with a merger-triggered core collapse supernova. Science, 373(6559), 1125–1129. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abg6037  Stellar collision triggers supernova explosion. (2021, September 2). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/927166  ‌A Black Hole Triggers a Premature Supernova – First Observation of a Brand-New Kind of Supernova. (2021, September 5). A Black Hole Triggers a Premature Supernova – First Observation of a Brand-New Kind of Supernova. SciTechDaily. https://scitechdaily.com/a-black-hole-triggers-a-premature-supernova-first-observation-of-a-brand-new-kind-of-supernova/  ‌Plait, P. (2021, September 6). So, a star may have eaten a black hole and exploded. SYFY WIRE; SYFY WIRE. https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/so-a-star-may-have-eaten-a-black-hole-and-exploded  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, October 11, 2021

School Should Start Later, Daydreaming Perks, Hycean Planets

Learn about why high school starts too early; why daydreaming might be a good sign; and finding life on Hycean planets. High school starts too early in all but 3 US states — but things are changing by Steffie Drucker  Roy, S. (2014, August 26). AAP Recommends Delaying School Start Times to Combat Teen Sleep... Sleep Review. https://www.sleepreviewmag.com/sleep-health/demographics/age/aap-recommends-delaying-school-start-times-combat-teen-sleep-deprivation/   CDC. (2020, May 29). Schools Start Too Early. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/features/schools-start-too-early.html   National Teacher and Principal Survey (NTPS). (2017). Ed.gov; National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/ntps/tables/ntps1718_table_05_s1s.asp   Jacobs, F. (2021, August 27). Here’s how early school begins – and why it is bad for students. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/heres-how-early-school-begins-and-why-it-is-bad-for-students   Sleep for Teenagers | Sleep Foundation. (2009, April 17). Sleep Foundation. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/teens-and-sleep  Daydreaming Might Be a Sign of an Efficient Brain by Reuben Westmaas Daydreaming is Good. It Means You’re Smart | News Center. (2017). Gatech.edu. https://www.news.gatech.edu/news/2017/10/24/daydreaming-good-it-means-youre-smart  ‌Godwin, C. A., Hunter, M. A., Bezdek, M. A., Lieberman, G., Elkin-Frankston, S., Romero, V. L., Witkiewitz, K., Clark, V. P., & Schumacher, E. H. (2017). Functional connectivity within and between intrinsic brain networks correlates with trait mind wandering. Neuropsychologia, 103, 140–153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2017.07.006  A wandering mind reveals mental processes and priorities. (2012). Wisc.edu. https://news.wisc.edu/a-wandering-mind-reveals-mental-processes-and-priorities/  ‌Levinson, D. B., Smallwood, J., & Davidson, R. J. (2012). The Persistence of Thought. Psychological Science, 23(4), 375–380. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797611431465  Forget Earth-like planets — it's time to look for alien life on Hycean planets by Briana Brownell  New class of habitable exoplanets are “a big step forward” in the search for life. (2021, August 26). University of Cambridge. https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/new-class-of-habitable-exoplanets-are-a-big-step-forward-in-the-search-for-life  ‌Madhusudhan, N., Piette, A. A. A., & Constantinou, S. (2021). Habitability and Biosignatures of Hycean Worlds. The Astrophysical Journal, 918(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/abfd9c  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i

Fri, October 08, 2021

Simple Wildlife Solutions, Sunlight’s Sexy Hormones, Trivia

Learn about simple solutions for resolving human-wildlife conflict; and how exposure to sunlight can increase romance. Plus: Trivia! More from “America’s funniest science writer” Mary Roach: Pick up "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law" at your local bookstore to learn more about the weird world of human-wildlife conflict: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781324001935  Mary Roach’s official website: https://maryroach.net/  Follow @mary_roach on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mary_roach  Exposure to sunlight releases sexy hormones, leading to more romantic passion by Grant Currin Exposure to sunlight enhances romantic passion in humans. (2021, August 25). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/926348  Parikh, R., Sorek, E., Parikh, S., Michael, K., Bikovski, L., Tshori, S., Shefer, G., Mingelgreen, S., Zornitzki, T., Knobler, H., Chodick, G., Mardamshina, M., Boonman, A., Kronfeld-Schor, N., Bar-Joseph, H., Ben-Yosef, D., Amir, H., Pavlovsky, M., Matz, H., & Ben-Dov, T. (2021). Skin exposure to UVB light induces a skin-brain-gonad axis and sexual behavior. Cell Reports, 36(8), 109579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109579  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Challenge Trivia game: One purchase leads to more: https://www.curiositydaily.com/diderot-effect-animated-cave-art-running-benefits-your-knees/  Cells kill bacteria: https://www.curiositydaily.com/mapping-the-ocean-soap-making-cells-crows-comprehend-zero/  Mountains on neutron stars: https://www.curiositydaily.com/backward-letters-dogs-detect-lies-neutron-star-mountains/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, October 07, 2021

Human-Wildlife Conflict and Believing Leisure Is a Waste of Time

Learn about the science of human-wildlife conflicts; and what you risk by believing that leisure is a waste of time. More from “America’s funniest science writer” Mary Roach: Pick up "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781324001935  Mary Roach’s official website: https://maryroach.net/  Follow @mary_roach on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mary_roach  Believing leisure is a waste of time makes you less happy by Steffie Drucker Believing leisure is wasteful reduces happiness. (2021, August 24). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/926261  Selin Malkoc. (2021, August 25). I studied people who think leisure is a waste of time – here’s what I found. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/i-studied-people-who-think-leisure-is-a-waste-of-time-heres-what-i-found-165929  Tonietto, G. N., Malkoc, S. A., Reczek, R. W., & Norton, M. I. (2021). Viewing leisure as wasteful undermines enjoyment. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 97, 104198. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2021.104198  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, October 06, 2021

Pills Can Detect Radiation, Metabolism Myth, Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed

Learn about how our metabolism changes; waking up on the wrong side of the bed; and painkillers as radiation dosimeters. The metabolism changes much more gradually as we get older than we thought by Grant Currin Metabolism changes with age, just not when you might think. (2021, August 12). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/925132  Pontzer, H., et. al. (2021). Daily energy expenditure through the human life course. Science, 373(6556), 808–812. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abe5017  Mazhukhina, K. (2021). When does metabolism start to drop? It’s much later than you might think, study shows. The Sacramento Bee; The Sacramento Bee. https://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/national/article253549369.html  Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed Is Totally Real by Reuben Westmaas originally aired July 23, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/nasa-s-sun-probe-waking-up-on-the-wrong-side-of-th  If you're exposed to radiation, pop some painkillers into your pocket by Briana Brownell Remember: A personal dosimeter is waiting in your first aid kit! (2021, August 12). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/925145 Mrozik, A., & Bilski, P. (2021). Popular Medicines as Radiation Sensors. IEEE Sensors Journal, 21(15), 16637–16643. https://doi.org/10.1109/jsen.2021.3082285  ‌Radiation sickness - Symptoms and causes. (2020). Mayo Clinic; https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/radiation-sickness/symptoms-causes/syc-20377058  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, October 05, 2021

“Mini Brains” That Grew Eyes and How the FDA Saved Babies

Learn about stem cell “mini brains” that grew eyes and how the FDA prevented an epidemic of birth defects in the 1960s. Scientists grew stem cell 'mini brains' that developed mini-eyes on their own by Cameron Duke Gabriel, E., Albanna, W., Pasquini, G., Ramani, A., Josipovic, N., Mariappan, A., Schinzel, F., Karch, C. M., Bao, G., Gottardo, M., Suren, A. A., Hescheler, J., Nagel-Wolfrum, K., Persico, V., Rizzoli, S. O., Altmüller, J., Riparbelli, M. G., Callaini, G., Goureau, O., & Papantonis, A. (2021). Human brain organoids assemble functionally integrated bilateral optic vesicles. Cell Stem Cell. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stem.2021.07.010  Starr, M. (2021). Scientists Grew Stem Cell “Mini Brains”. Then, The Brains Sort-of Developed Eyes. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-used-stem-cells-to-make-mini-brains-they-grew-rudimentary-eyes  The FDA never approved thalidomide, and that saved American babies by Briana Brownell James, A. J. (2021, August 17). How a “stubborn” Canadian saved thousands of American babies from birth defects. Nationalpost; National Post. https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/how-a-stubborn-canadian-saved-thousands-of-american-babies-from-birth-defects  ‌Phillips, S. (2020, March 9). How a courageous physician-scientist saved the U.S. from a birth-defects catastrophe. Uchicagomedicine.org; UChicago Medicine. https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/biological-sciences-articles/courageous-physician-scientist-saved-the-us-from-a-birth-defects-catastrophe  ‌Office of the Commissioner. (2019). Frances O. Kelsey. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/about-fda/fda-history-exhibits/frances-oldham-kelsey-medical-reviewer-famous-averting-public-health-tragedy  ‌McNeill, L. (2017, May 8). The Woman Who Stood Between America and a Generation of “Thalidomide Babies.” Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/woman-who-stood-between-america-and-epidemic-birth-defects-180963165/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, October 04, 2021

Psychology of Online Trolls, Rattlesnake Illusions, Blazars

Learn about what online trolls are like in real life; an auditory illusion rattlesnakes use to trick humans; and blazars. Online trolling might be due to personality rather than the anonymity of the internet by Steffie Drucker New research: The internet does not turn people into trolls – it just makes real-life trolls more visible. (2021, August 26). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/926582  ‌BOR, A., & PETERSEN, M. B. (2021). The Psychology of Online Political Hostility: A Comprehensive, Cross-National Test of the Mismatch Hypothesis. American Political Science Review, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0003055421000885  Rattlesnake rattles use auditory illusion to trick human brains by Cameron Duke Forsthofer, M., Schutte, M., Luksch, H., Kohl, T., Wiegrebe, L., & Chagnaud, B. P. (2021). Frequency modulation of rattlesnake acoustic display affects acoustic distance perception in humans. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.07.018  Turner, B. (2021, August 19). Rattlesnake rattles use auditory illusion to trick human brains. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/rattlesnakes-trick-brains-auditory-illusion.html  Introducing The Universe’s Most Epic Object: The Blazar by Ashley Hamer Atkinson, Nancy. (2009, March 19). Astronomers Observe Bizarre Blazar with Battery of Telescopes. Universe Today. https://www.universetoday.com/27518/astronomers-observe-bizarre-blazar-with-battery-of-telescopes/  ‌Carlson, E. K. (2018, July 12). Blazars explained. Astronomy.com. https://astronomy.com/news/2018/07/what-is-a-blazar  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, October 01, 2021

Blowhole Origins, Weather Manipulation, How to Slow Aging

Learn about how brushing your teeth can slow aging; how blowholes start as noses; and how humans manipulate the weather. Additional resources from Andrew Steele: Pick up "Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780385544924  Website: https://andrewsteele.co.uk/  Follow @statto on Twitter https://twitter.com/statto  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrAndrewSteele  Whales and dolphins in the womb start with nostrils on the tip of their noses by Grant Currin Urton, J. (2021). Now how did that get up there? New study sheds light on development and evolution of dolphin, whale blowholes. UW News. https://www.washington.edu/news/2021/08/05/dolphin-whale-blowholes/  ‌Roston, R. A., & Roth, V. L. (2021). Different transformations underlie blowhole and nasal passage development in a toothed whale (Odontoceti: Stenella attenuata ) and a baleen whale (Mysticeti: Balaenoptera physalus ). Journal of Anatomy. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.13492  How weather manipulation works by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Joseph in Peoria, Illinois) Is weather control a dream or nightmare? (2017, October 19). Science News for Students. https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/weather-control-dream-or-nightmare  ‌Eoin O'Carroll, & Paulson, A. (2018, October 15). Unintended consequences: Climate-hacking poses big ethical questions. The Christian Science Monitor; The Christian Science Monitor. https://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2018/1015/Unintended-consequences-Climate-hacking-poses-big-ethical-questions  Our Mission Modification ? (2013). Noaa.gov. https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/hrd_sub/modification.html  ‌Cool Science: How Kurt Vonnegut’s Brother Tried To Break Up Hurricanes | GE News. (2020). Ge.com. https://www.ge.com/news/reports/cool-science-vonnegut-ge-research  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, September 30, 2021

Could Science Stop Aging? And the Milky Way’s “Broken Arm”

Learn about how research into senescent cells and senolytic drugs could change aging. Plus: the Milky Way’s broken arm. Additional resources from Andrew Steele: Pick up "Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780385544924  Website: https://andrewsteele.co.uk/  Follow @statto on Twitter https://twitter.com/statto  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DrAndrewSteele  The Milky Way has a 3,000-light-year-long "break" in its arm, and we don’t know why by Briana Brownell  Specktor, B. (2021, August 19). Milky Way has a 3,000-light-year-long splinter in its arm, and astronomers don’t know why. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/milky-way-sagittarius-arm-break  Astronomers Find a “Break” in One of the Milky Way’s Spiral Arms. (2018). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/astronomers-find-a-break-in-one-of-the-milky-way-s-spiral-arms  The Milky Way Galaxy | NASA Solar System Exploration. (2017). NASA Solar System Exploration. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/285/the-milky-way-galaxy/  ‌Kuhn, M. A., Benjamin, R. A., Zucker, C., Krone-Martins, A., de Souza, R. S., Castro-Ginard, A., Ishida, E. E. O., Povich, M. S., & Hillenbrand, L. A. (2021). A high pitch angle structure in the Sagittarius Arm. Astronomy & Astrophysics, 651, L10. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/202141198  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, September 29, 2021

Future You Is a Stranger, Babylonian Trig, Reversed Organs

Learn about why it’s hard to save money for our future; how Babylonians knew the Pythagorean theorem; and situs inversus. It's hard to save money because we see our future selves as strangers by Steffie Drucker Johnson, S. (2021, August 10). Brain hacks for saving money. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/personal-growth/how-to-save-money  Qin, P., & Northoff, G. (2011). How is our self related to midline regions and the default-mode network? NeuroImage, 57(3), 1221–1233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2011.05.028  Did the ancient Babylonians discover the Pythagorean theorem before Pythagoras did? by Briana Brownell Calabretto, S. (2021, August 13). A new angle on ancient trigonometry. Cosmos Magazine. https://cosmosmagazine.com/science/mathematics/babylonian-tablet-trigonometry-pythagorean-triplets/  ‌Plimpton 322. (2021). Math.ubc.ca. https://personal.math.ubc.ca/~cass/courses/m446-03/pl322/pl322.html  ‌Mansfield, D. F., & Wildberger, N. J. (2017). Plimpton 322 is Babylonian exact sexagesimal trigonometry. Historia Mathematica, 44(4), 395–419. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hm.2017.08.001  ‌Mansfield, D. F. (2021). Plimpton 322: A Study of Rectangles. Foundations of Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10699-021-09806-0  Pythagorean theorem | Definition & History | Britannica. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/Pythagorean-theorem  Some People Are Born With Their Organs Reversed by Reuben Westmaas originally aired June 1, 2018 https://omnystudio.com/p/curiosity-daily/clips/b453641c-9bf5-427e-acbd-ab530157338a  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, September 28, 2021

Your Second Brain, Jupiter’s Hot Atmosphere, Placebo Buttons

Learn about the “second brain” in your gut; what makes Jupiter’s atmosphere so hot; and why placebo buttons are useful. The 'second brain' in your gut might have evolved before the brain in your head by Cameron Duke Nield, D. (2021). The “Second Brain” in Your Gut Might Have Evolved Before The Brain in Your Head. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/we-have-a-brain-like-system-in-our-guts-and-it-may-have-evolved-before-brains-did?utm_source=pocket_mylist Rao, M., & Gershon, M. D. (2016). The bowel and beyond: the enteric nervous system in neurological disorders. Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 13(9), 517–528. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2016.107 Spencer, N. J., Travis, L., Wiklendt, L., Costa, M., Hibberd, T. J., Brookes, S. J., Dinning, P., Hu, H., Wattchow, D. A., & Sorensen, J. (2021). Long range synchronization within the enteric nervous system underlies propulsion along the large intestine in mice. Communications Biology, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-021-02485-4 Hadhazy, A. (2010, February 12). Think Twice: How the Gut’s “Second Brain” Influences Mood and Well-Being. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/gut-second-brain/  Researchers have solved the decades-old mystery of Jupiter's hot atmosphere by Briana Brownell Hendricks, S. (2021, August 10). Solved: A 50-year mystery about Jupiter. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/jupiter-heat-aurora  ‌Berman, R. (2021, July 14). Every 27 minutes, there’s an X-ray aurora on Jupiter. Here’s why. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/jupiter-aurora  Space scientists reveal secret behind Jupiter’s “energy crisis.” (2021, August 4). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-08-space-scientists-reveal-secret-jupiter.html  ‌O’Donoghue, J., Moore, L., Bhakyapaibul, T., Melin, H., Stallard, T., Connerney, J. E. P., & Tao, C. (2021). Global upper-atmospheric heating on Jupiter by the polar aurorae. Nature, 596(7870), 54–57. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03706-w  ‌Yao, Z., Dunn, W. R., Woodfield, E. E., Clark, G., Mauk, B. H., Ebert, R. W., Grodent, D., Bonfond, B., Pan, D., Rae, I. J., Ni, B., Guo, R., Branduardi-Raymont, G., Wibisono, A. D., Rodriguez, P., Kotsiaros, S., Ness, J.-U., Allegrini, F., Kurth, W. S., & Gladstone, G. R. (2021). Revealing the source of Jupiter’s x-ray auroral flares. Science Advances, 7(28), eabf0851. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abf0851  Placebo buttons give us the illusion of control that we crave by Cameron Duke Baraniuk, C. (2015). Press me! The buttons that lie to you. Bbc.com. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150415-the-buttons-that-do-nothing Jenkins, H. M., & Ward, W. C. (1965). Judgment of contingency between responses and outcomes. Psychological Monographs: General and Applied, 79(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0093874 Langer, E. J. (1975). The illusion of control. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 32(2), 311–328. https:

Mon, September 27, 2021

Moral Outrage Online, Cuttlefish Memory, Sounds Have Shapes

Learn about the dark side of likes and shares; how cuttlefish memory stays sharp in old age; and bouba and kiki shapes.  Likes and shares push people to express "moral outrage" by Steffie Drucker  Brady, W. J., McLoughlin, K., Doan, T. N., & Crockett, M. J. (2021). How social learning amplifies moral outrage expression in online social networks. Science Advances, 7(33), eabe5641. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abe5641 “Likes” and “shares” teach people to express more outrage online. (2021, August 13). YaleNews. https://news.yale.edu/2021/08/13/likes-and-shares-teach-people-express-more-outrage-online  ‌Diaz, J. (2021, May 6). Want To Send A Mean Tweet? Twitter’s New Feature Wants You To Think Again. NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/2021/05/06/994138707/want-to-send-a-mean-tweet-twitters-new-feature-wants-you-to-think-again  ‌Mosseri, A. (2019). Instagram’s Commitment to Lead Fight Against Online Bullying | Instagram Blog. Instagram.com; Instagram. https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/instagrams-commitment-to-lead-fight-against-online-bullying  Cuttlefish memory stays sharp in old age, making them the first animal with this trait by Cameron Duke Cuttlefish retain sharp memory of specific events in old age, unlike humans, study finds. (2021, August 17). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/925467  Schnell, A. K., Clayton, N. S., Hanlon, R. T., & Jozet-Alves, C. (2021). Episodic-like memory is preserved with age in cuttlefish. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 288(1957), 20211052. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2021.1052  You Probably Know Which Shape Is A Bouba And Kiki by Joanie Faletto Etchells, P. (2016, October 17). The bouba/kiki effect: how do we link shapes to sounds? The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/head-quarters/2016/oct/17/the-boubakiki-effect-how-do-we-link-shapes-to-sounds  ‌Do Sounds Have Shapes? (2015). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-apes/201505/do-sounds-have-shapes Huang, H. (2019, June 28). What’s the Neuroscience Behind the Bouba/Kiki Effect? NBB in Paris. https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/nbbparis/2019/06/28/whats-the-neuroscience-behind-the-bouba-kiki-effect/  ‌‌Ramachandran, V. S., & Hubbard, E. M. (2018). Synaesthesia -- A window into perception, thought and language. http://cbc.ucsd.edu/pdf/Synaesthesia%20-%20JCS.pdf  ‌Maurer, D., Pathman, T., & Mondloch, C. J. (2006). The shape of boubas: sound-shape correspondences in toddlers and adults. Developmental Science, 9(3), 316–322. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7687.2006.00495.x  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystud

Fri, September 24, 2021

Mass Hysteria, Why You Say “Like,” Beauty’s Moral Value

Learn about the harmful effects of the “mass hysteria” label; why you say “like”; and the link between beauty and moral worth. Additional resources from neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan and further reading about the 2011 "mass hysteria" at LeRoy Junior-Senior High School:  Pick up "The Sleeping Beauties And Other Stories of Mystery Illness" here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/606597/the-sleeping-beauties-by-suzanne-osullivan/  NHS page: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-consultant/dr-suzanne-osullivan  Follow @Suz_OSullivan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Suz_OSullivan  Neale Gulley. (2012, June 23). School’s end clears up New York students’ mystery twitching. U.S. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-students-twitcnew-york-h/schools-end-clears-up-new-york-students-mystery-twitching-idUSBRE85M0DF20120623  Verbal tics and filler words by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Kitty in San Francisco) So, Um, How Do You, Like, Stop Using Filler Words? (Published 2017). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/24/us/verbal-ticks-like-um.html  ‌Enfield, N. (2018, January 9). A linguist explains why it’s okay to say “um” and “uh.” Quartz; Quartz. https://qz.com/work/1175505/a-linguist-explains-why-its-okay-to-say-um-and-uh/  ‌Liberman, M. (2014). Language Log» More on UM and UH. Upenn.edu. https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?p=13713 ‌ Dr. Jena Barchas-Lichtenstein. (2017, March). A linguistic anthropologist explains why Christopher Mele’s New York Times article on filler words is wrong and banning phrases like “like” and “um” could be sexist. Quartz; Quartz. https://qz.com/921004/lets-stop-demonizing-filler-words/  We see beautiful things as having more moral worth by Cameron Duke Moral standing | ethics | Britannica. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/moral-standing  Klebl, C., Luo, Y., & Bastian, B. (2021). Beyond Aesthetic Judgment: Beauty Increases Moral Standing Through Perceptions of Purity. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 014616722110236. https://doi.org/10.1177/01461672211023648  Williams, P. H., Burgess, N. D., & Rahbek, C. (2000). Flagship species, ecological complementarity and conserving the diversity of mammals and birds in sub-Saharan Africa. Animal Conservation, 3(3), 249–260. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-1795.2000.tb00110.x  Young, E. (2021, August 11). Here’s Why We Believe That Beautiful Animals Are More Deserving Of Our Protection. Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/08/11/heres-why-we-believe-that-beautiful-animals-are-more-deserving-of-our-protection/  Episode about funny memes to protect ugly species: https://www.curiositydaily.com/rub-some-dirt-on-it-to-heal-wounds-funny-memes-can-save-endangered-species-and-space-changes-the-shape-of-astronauts-hearts/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science sh

Thu, September 23, 2021

Psychosomatic Illnesses and Seeing Behind a Black Hole

Neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan demystifies psychosomatic illnesses. Then, learn how scientists saw behind a black hole.  Additional resources from neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan Pick up "The Sleeping Beauties And Other Stories of Mystery Illness" here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/606597/the-sleeping-beauties-by-suzanne-osullivan/  NHS page: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/our-services/find-consultant/dr-suzanne-osullivan  Follow @Suz_OSullivan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Suz_OSullivan  Scientists saw behind a black hole for the first time by Briana Brownell Wilkins, D. R., Gallo, L. C., Costantini, E., Brandt, W. N., & Blandford, R. D. (2021). Light bending and X-ray echoes from behind a supermassive black hole. Nature, 595(7869), 657–660. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03667-0  XMM-Newton sees light echo from behind a black hole. (2021). Esa.int. https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2021/07/XMM-Newton_sees_light_echo_from_behind_a_black_hole  Sophie, S. (2021, August 3). Astronomers spot light from behind a black hole for the first time — proving Einstein right, again. Cbsnews.com. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supermassive-black-hole-light-behind-einstein/  ‌Patel, N. V. (2021, July 28). Astronomers have spotted x-rays from behind a supermassive black hole. MIT Technology Review; MIT Technology Review. https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/07/28/1030233/x-rays-behind-supermassive-black-hole/  Shah, S. (2021). Scientists spot light behind a black hole for the first time | Engadget. Engadget; Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/black-hole-light-behind-092317917.html  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, September 22, 2021

Time Crystals, Freeze-Dried Sperm, and Batching Tasks

Learn about time crystals; why researchers freeze-dried sperm on a postcard; and batching tasks instead of multitasking.  Two research teams say they've created time crystals by Briana Brownell Eternal Change for No Energy: A Time Crystal Finally Made Real | Quanta Magazine. (2021, July 30). Quanta Magazine. https://www.quantamagazine.org/first-time-crystal-built-using-googles-quantum-computer-20210730/  ‌Mi, X., Ippoliti, M., Quintana, C., Greene, A., Chen, Z., Gross, J., Arute, F., Arya, K., Atalaya, J., Babbush, R., Bardin, J. C., Basso, J., Bengtsson, A., Bilmes, A., Bourassa, A., Brill, L., Broughton, M., Buckley, B. B., Buell, D. A., & Burkett, B. (2021). Observation of Time-Crystalline Eigenstate Order on a Quantum Processor. ArXiv.org. https://arxiv.org/abs/2107.13571  ‌Randall, J., E, B. C., van, Galicia, A., H, A. M., Markham, M., J, T. D., Machado, F., Y, Y. N., & H, T. T. (2021). Observation of a many-body-localized discrete time crystal with a programmable spin-based quantum simulator. ArXiv.org. https://arxiv.org/abs/2107.00736  Freeze-dried mouse sperm survives a trip on the surface of a postcard by Cameron Duke Heidt, A. (2021, August 5). Freeze-Dried Mouse Sperm Sent by Postcard Produces Baby Mice. The Scientist Magazine®; The Scientist Magazine. https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion/freeze-dried-mouse-sperm-sent-by-postcard-produces-baby-mice-69062 Ito, D., Wakayama, S., Emura, R., Ooga, M., & Wakayama, T. (2021). Mailing viable mouse freeze-dried spermatozoa on postcards. IScience, 102815. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2021.102815 Multitasking Is Impossible, So Batch Tasks Instead by Ashley Hamer originally aired September 4, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/multitasking-is-impossible-how-a-flat-earth-would  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, September 21, 2021

Monks Meditating After Death and a Marathoning Woolly Mammoth

Learn about the mystery of how Tibetan monks seem to keep meditating after death; and a woolly mammoth that walked VERY far. Thukdam Project scientists still stumped over how deceased Tibetan monks continue to meditate after death by Grant Currin Berman, R. (2021, August 5). The strange case of the dead-but-not-dead Tibetan monks. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/thukdam-study  ‌Burke, D. (2021, July 28). Inside the First-Ever Scientific Study of Post-Mortem Meditation. Tricycle: The Buddhist Review. https://tricycle.org/trikedaily/thukdam-project/  ‌Lott, D. T., Yeshi, T., Norchung, N., Dolma, S., Tsering, N., Jinpa, N., Woser, T., Dorjee, K., Desel, T., Fitch, D., Finley, A. J., Goldman, R., Bernal, A. M. O., Ragazzi, R., Aroor, K., Koger, J., Francis, A., Perlman, D. M., Wielgosz, J., & Bachhuber, D. R. W. (2021). No Detectable Electroencephalographic Activity After Clinical Declaration of Death Among Tibetan Buddhist Meditators in Apparent Tukdam, a Putative Postmortem Meditation State. Frontiers in Psychology, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.599190  Researchers found a Pleistocene era woolly mammoth that walked far enough to circle the Earth…twice by Cameron Duke  Koumoundouros, T. (2021). An Ancient Woolly Mammoth Trekked So Far, It Could Have Circled The Globe Twice. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/researchers-decipher-the-travel-diary-written-within-a-17-000-year-old-mammoth-s-tusk Wooller, M. J., Bataille, C., Druckenmiller, P., Erickson, G. M., Groves, P., Haubenstock, N., Howe, T., Irrgeher, J., Mann, D., Moon, K., Potter, B. A., Prohaska, T., Rasic, J., Reuther, J., Shapiro, B., Spaleta, K. J., & Willis, A. D. (2021). Lifetime mobility of an Arctic woolly mammoth. Science, 373(6556), 806–808. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abg1134 Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, September 20, 2021

Sleep Munchies, Ancient Greek Ship Found, Relationship Trick

Learn about why you eat more when you’re tired; a legendary submerged Egyptian city; and a trick for keeping the peace. Lack Of Sleep Really Does Make You Eat More by Ashley Hamer Sleep Munchies: Why It’s Harder To Resist Snacks When We’re Tired. (2016, March 2). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2016/03/02/468933610/sleep-munchies-why-its-harder-to-resist-snacks-when-were-tired ‌ Circadian Surprise: How Our Body Clocks Help Shape Our Waistlines. (2015, March 10). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/03/10/389596946/circadian-surprise-how-our-body-clocks-help-shape-our-waistlines  Brief Communication: Sleep Curtailment in Healthy Young Men Is Associated with Decreased Leptin Levels, Elevated Ghrelin Levels, and Increased Hunger and Appetite | Annals of Internal Medicine. (2021). Annals of Internal Medicine. https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/abs/10.7326/0003-4819-141-11-200412070-00008  Hanlon, E. C., Tasali, E., Leproult, R., Stuhr, K. L., Doncheck, E., de Wit, H., Hillard, C. J., & Van Cauter, E. (2016). Sleep Restriction Enhances the Daily Rhythm of Circulating Levels of Endocannabinoid 2-Arachidonoylglycerol. Sleep, 39(3), 653–664. https://doi.org/10.5665/sleep.5546 ‌ Insufficient Sleep Undermines Dietary Efforts to Reduce Adiposity | Annals of Internal Medicine. (2021). Annals of Internal Medicine. https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/0003-4819-153-7-201010050-00006?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3Dpubmed&  We just found an ancient Greek military ship in the legendary SUBMERGED Egyptian city Thônis-Heracleion by Steffie Drucker  Berman, R. (2021, July 28). Ancient Greek military ship found in legendary, submerged Egyptian city. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/thonis-heracleion  ‌Sharpe, E. (2016, May 16). British Museum dips its toes into world of underwater archaeology. Theartnewspaper.com; The Art Newspaper. https://www.theartnewspaper.com/news/british-museum-dips-its-toes-into-world-of-underwater-archaeology  ‌Reuters. (2021, August 10). Egypt finds ancient military vessel, Greek graves in sunken city. Reuters; Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/egypt-finds-ancient-military-vessel-greek-graves-sunken-city-2021-07-19/  ‌In Photos: The sunken city of Thônis-Heracleion in Alexandria reveals new archaeological treasures - Heritage. (2020). Ahram Online; Ahram Online. https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContentP/9/417416/Heritage/In-Photos-The-sunken-city-of-Th%C3%83%C2%B4nisHeracleion-in-A.aspx  Writing about relationship conflicts from a third-person perspective can keep the peace by Steffie Drucker Expressive writing reduces relationship conflict and aggression during pandemic. (2021, August 10). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/924973  Rodriguez, L. M., Stewart, S. H., & Neighbors, C. (2021). Effects of a brief web-based interpersonal conflict cognitive reappraisal expressive-writing intervention on ch

Fri, September 17, 2021

Nudge Theory’s Dark Side (w/ Richard Thaler), Hybrid Fruit Science, Words for “Pirate”

Learn about how to avoid getting dragged down by “Sludge”; how hybrid fruit like plumcots are made; and pirate parlance. Additional resources from Richard Thaler: Pick up "Nudge: The Final Edition" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780143137009  Faculty page: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/faculty/directory/t/richard-h-thaler  Twitter: https://twitter.com/r_thaler  Nobel Prize page: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/2017/thaler/facts/  How plumcots are made by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Carmelita in Newton, Massachusetts) Pollination and fertilisation. (2012). Science Learning Hub; Science Learning Hub. https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/77-pollination-and-fertilisation  Siegel, E. (2015, July 12). Are Pluots GMOs? And Other Questions About Hybrid Stone Fruit. Bostonorganics.com; Boston Organics. http://blog.bostonorganics.com/are-pluots-gmos-and-other-questions-about-hybrid-stone-fruit ‌ Slate, S. (2010, January 22). The Secrets of Hybrid Fruit. The Daily Beast; The Daily Beast. https://www.thedailybeast.com/the-secrets-of-hybrid-fruit  ‌Harbarger, M. (2016, October 3). Here’s how your vegetables are made. Oregonlive. https://www.oregonlive.com/food/2016/10/heres_how_your_vegetables_are.html  Pluots And Apriums: The Best Of Both Parents. (2009, July). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106098949  ‌Demystifying Pluots, Apriums and Other Stone Fruit Hybrids. (2019). ANR Blogs. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=30722  Apricot pronunciation tweet: https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer/status/1432806938534989835  Difference between pirates, privateers, corsairs, buccaneers by Steffie Drucker Pirates, Privateers, Corsairs, Buccaneers: What’s the Difference? | Britannica. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/story/pirates-privateers-corsairs-buccaneers-whats-the-difference  ‌Whitenton, B. (2012, September 20). The Difference Between Pirates, Privateers and Buccaneers Pt. 1. Mariners’ Blog. https://blog.marinersmuseum.org/2012/09/the-difference-between-pirates-privateers-and-buccaneers-pt-1/  ‌Whitenton, B. (2012, October 4). The Difference Between Pirates, Privateers and Buccaneers Pt. 2. Mariners’ Blog. https://blog.marinersmuseum.org/2012/10/the-difference-between-pirates-privateers-and-buccaneers-pt-2/  ‌The Golden Age of Piracy. (2021). Rmg.co.uk. https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/golden-age-piracy  International Talk Like a Pirate Day: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Talk_Like_a_Pirate_Day  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/liste

Thu, September 16, 2021

Nobel Prize Winner Richard Thaler on How Nudge Changed the World — Plus, Squirrel-Inspired Robots

Nobel Prize-winning economist Richard Thaler explains how “Nudge” has changed the world. Plus: squirrel-inspired robots! Additional resources from Richard Thaler: Pick up "Nudge: The Final Edition" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780143137009  Faculty page: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/faculty/directory/t/richard-h-thaler   Follow @R_Thaler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/r_thaler  Nobel Prize page: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/economic-sciences/2017/thaler/facts/  Scientists are studying parkour-ing squirrels to make better robots by Cameron Duke Hunt, N. H., Jinn, J., Jacobs, L. F., & Full, R. J. (2021). Acrobatic squirrels learn to leap and land on tree branches without falling. Science, 373(6555), 697–700. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abe5753  Leaping squirrels! Parkour is one of their many feats of agility. (2021, August 5). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/923924  Nicoletta Lanese. (2021, August 5). (VIDEO) Watch squirrels perform parkour-like stunts for peanuts. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/squirrels-doing-parkour-study.html  Mark Rober video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFZFjoX2cGg  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, September 15, 2021

Apes Say Hello, Life on Snowball Earth, Learn Twice as Fast

Learn about non-human animals that say hello and goodbye; life on Snowball Earth; and how to learn skills twice as fast. Apes use their own form of hello and goodbye, the first time we've seen that in non-human animals by Steffie Drucker  Heesen, R., Bangerter, A., Zuberbühler, K., Iglesias, K., Neumann, C., Pajot, A., Perrenoud, L., Guéry, J.-P., Rossano, F., & Genty, E. (2021). Assessing joint commitment as a process in great apes. IScience, 102872. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2021.102872  Like humans, apes communicate to start and end social interactions. (2021, August 11). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/924594  ‌Schultz, I. (2021, August 11). Bonobos Appear to Say “Hello” and “Goodbye” to Each Other. Gizmodo; Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/bonobos-appear-to-say-hello-and-goodbye-to-each-other-1847464864  Conor Feehly. (2021). Apes Have Been Observed Starting And Ending Interactions Just Like Humans Do. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/apes-observed-using-purposeful-signals-to-start-and-end-interactions  Life survived on "Snowball Earth" despite the ice; a new study says Earth's orbit explains why by Briana Brownell Changes in Earth’s orbit enabled the emergence of complex life. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/uos-cie070721.php  ‌Mitchell, R. N., Gernon, T. M., Cox, G. M., Nordsvan, A. R., Kirscher, U., Xuan, C., Liu, Y., Liu, X., & He, X. (2021). Orbital forcing of ice sheets during snowball Earth. Nature Communications, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-24439-4  Buis, NASA’s, A. (2021, February 24). Milankovitch (Orbital) Cycles and Their Role in Earth’s Climate. Climate Change: Vital Signs of the Planet. https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2948/milankovitch-orbital-cycles-and-their-role-in-earths-climate/  Scientists Found a Technique That Can Help You Learn Skills Twice as Fast by Joanie Faletto first aired April 26, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/freezer-burn-science-a-giant-flying-reptile-and-ho  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, September 14, 2021

Earth’s Core Growing Lopsided and the Science of Gut Feelings

Learn how to tap into your “gut feeling,” which knows more than you think it does; and why Earth's core is growing lopsided. You do have a "gut feeling" — and it knows more than you think by Cameron Duke Annie Murphy Paul. (2021, July 29). Interoception: how to improve your “gut feeling.” Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/personal-growth/interoception-how-to-improve-your-gut-feeling  Armstrong, K. (2019). Interoception: How We Understand Our Body’s Inner Sensations. APS Observer, 32(8). https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/interoception-how-we-understand-our-bodys-inner-sensations  Lewicki, P., Czyzewska, M., & Hoffman, H. (1987). Unconscious acquisition of complex procedural knowledge. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 13(4), 523–530. https://doi.org/10.1037/0278-7393.13.4.523  Ceunen, E., Vlaeyen, J. W. S., & Van Diest, I. (2016). On the Origin of Interoception. Frontiers in Psychology, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00743  Plans, D. (2019, February 5). We’ve Lost Touch with Our Bodies. Scientific American Blog Network. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/weve-lost-touch-with-our-bodies/  Price, C. J., & Hooven, C. (2018). Interoceptive Awareness Skills for Emotion Regulation: Theory and Approach of Mindful Awareness in Body-Oriented Therapy (MABT). Frontiers in Psychology, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00798  Craig, A. D. (2009). How do you feel — now? The anterior insula and human awareness. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 10(1), 59–70. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn2555  Earth's core is growing lopsided by Grant Currin  Cottier, C. (2021). Earth’s Inner Core Is Growing Lopsided. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/earths-inner-core-is-growing-lopsided  Frost, D. A., Lasbleis, M., Chandler, B., & Romanowicz, B. (2021). Dynamic history of the inner core constrained by seismic anisotropy. Nature Geoscience, 14(7), 531–535. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-021-00761-w ‌ Is Earth’s core lopsided? Strange goings-on in our planet’s interior. (2021, June 3). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-06-earth-core-lopsided-strange-goings-on.html  ‌Ling, T. (2021, June 4). Scientists have measured how Earth’s core grows (and found something really strange). BBC Science Focus Magazine; BBC Science Focus Magazine. https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/earth-core-asymmetric-growth/  BONUS: Cohen, R. (2020, January 23). The Silurian Hypothesis. The Paris Review. https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2020/01/23/the-silurian-hypothesis/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/lis

Mon, September 13, 2021

Backward Letters, Dogs Detect Lies, Neutron Star Mountains

Learn about why children write letters backward; how dogs know when you’re lying to them; and mountains on neutron stars. Children write letters backward because they haven't unlearned the rules of reality by Steffie Drucker Sigman, M. (2017, August 8). The fascinating reason that children write letters backwards. Ideas.ted.com. https://ideas.ted.com/the-fascinating-reason-that-children-write-letters-backwards/  Vox. (2020). Why kids write letters backward [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1iYSsFqVG4  Why Do Young Children Write Letters Backward? (2016). Wonderopolis.org. https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/Why-Do-Young-Children-Write-Letters-Backward  Dogs know when you are lying to them by Cameron Duke  Riddle, T. (2012, July 24). Liars: It Takes One to Know One. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/liars-it-takes-one-to-know-one/  Lonardo, L., Völter, C. J., Lamm, C., & Huber, L. (2021). Dogs follow human misleading suggestions more often when the informant has a false belief. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 288(1955), 20210906. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2021.0906  Yirka, B. (2021, July 27). Dogs can tell when people are lying to them, study finds. Phys.org; Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-07-dogs-people-lying.html  The tallest mountains on neutron stars may be less than a millimeter high by Briana Brownell A bug’s life: millimetre-tall mountains on neutron stars. (2021). The Royal Astronomical Society. https://ras.ac.uk/news-and-press/research-highlights/bugs-life-millimetre-tall-mountains-neutron-stars  https://www.facebook.com/spacecom. (2009, May 18). Neutron Star Crust Is Stronger than Steel. Space.com; Space. https://www.space.com/6682-neutron-star-crust-stronger-steel.html  ‌Baker, H. (2021, July 21). Neutron star “mountains” may be blocking our view of mysterious gravitational waves. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/millimeter-tall-neutron-star-mountains.html  ‌Gittins, F., Andersson, N., & Jones, D. I. (2020). Modelling neutron star mountains. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 500(4), 5570–5582. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/staa3635  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, September 10, 2021

Learning to Read Right, Risks of Trusting Science, Trivia

Learn why phonics is the best way to teach kids to read; and how false science benefits from people who “trust science.” Plus: this month’s Curiosity Challenge trivia game! Additional resources from Emily Oster: Pick up "The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early Years" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781984881755?aff=penguinrandom  Website: https://emilyoster.net/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfEmilyOster  "Trusting science" may make you more likely to share false science — but there's a fix by Grant Currin Misplaced trust: When trust in science fosters pseudoscience. (2021, July 26). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/923454  O’Brien, T. C., Palmer, R., & Albarracin, D. (2021). Misplaced trust: When trust in science fosters belief in pseudoscience and the benefits of critical evaluation. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 96, 104184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2021.104184  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Challenge Trivia game: Kids don’t get humor: https://www.curiositydaily.com/kids-v-sarcasm-24000-year-old-worm-why-betelgeuse-dimmed/  Glowing clouds: https://www.curiositydaily.com/cognitive-flexibility-arctic-dinosaurs-noctilucent-clouds/  Guilty emotion: https://www.curiositydaily.com/anger-looks-guilty-quantum-microscope-good-news-about-cancer/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, September 09, 2021

Emily Oster on Parenting Decisions, A New Type of Supernova

Learn how parents can get smarter about making big decisions, with author Emily Oster; and electron-capture supernovas.  Additional resources from Emily Oster: Pick up "The Family Firm: A Data-Driven Guide to Better Decision Making in the Early Years" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781984881755?aff=penguinrandom  Website: https://emilyoster.net/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProfEmilyOster  Observation of a new type of supernova sheds light on a famous supernova from 1054 AD by Briana Brownell Scientists spotted an electron-capture supernova for the first time. (2021, July). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/supernova-electron-capture-space-astronomy-physics  ‌A star in a distant galaxy blew up in a powerful explosion, solving an astronomical mystery. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/tu-asi071421.php  ‌Hiramatsu, D., Howell, D. A., Van Dyk, S. D., Goldberg, J. A., Maeda, K., Moriya, T. J., Tominaga, N., Nomoto, K., Hosseinzadeh, G., Arcavi, I., McCully, C., Burke, J., Bostroem, K. A., Valenti, S., Dong, Y., Brown, P. J., Andrews, J. E., Bilinski, C., Williams, G. G., & Smith, P. S. (2021). The electron-capture origin of supernova 2018zd. Nature Astronomy. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-021-01384-2  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, September 08, 2021

Why Facts Don’t Win Arguments, SETI 101, Self-Control Pitfalls

Learn why self-control isn’t always good for you; why you can’t win an argument using facts; and what SETI is looking for. More from Dr. Steven Novella: The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe http://www.theskepticsguide.org/  New England Skeptical Society http://www.theness.com/  NeuroLogica blog http://theness.com/neurologicablog/  Steven Novella faculty bio https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/steven_novella/  More from Seth Shostak: Seth Shostak’s Website http://sethshostak.com/  Follow @SethShostak on Twitter https://twitter.com/SethShostak  Big Picture Science: The radio show and podcast of the SETI Institute, with Seth Shostak http://bigpicturescience.org/  To learn more about motivated reasoning and how we think, read "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion" by Jonathan Haidt: https://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Mind-Divided-Politics-Religion/dp/0307455777   The stories in this episode originally aired July 8, 2018 “SETI on How We Search for Aliens (w/ Seth Shostak), Facts Don’t Win Arguments, Self-Control, and The Red Baron” https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/seti-on-how-we-search-for-aliens-w-seth-shostak-fa   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, September 07, 2021

Mapping the Ocean, Soap-Making Cells, Crows Comprehend Zero

Learn how Seabed 2030 will map the ocean floor; how our cells make soap; and how crows understand the concept of zero.  More than half of Earth's surface is unmapped, but Seabed 2030 aims to map it by 2030 by Grant Currin Jacobs, F. (2021, July 19). More than half the world is still unmapped — but not for long. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/seabed-2030  ‌Amos, J. (2020, June 20). One-fifth of Earth’s ocean floor is now mapped. BBC News; BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-53119686  ‌Berman, R. (2020, December 2). Stanford engineers develop new light and sound tech to finally map the ocean floor. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/technology-innovation/underwater-stanford-engineering  Frequently asked questions. (2017). The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project. https://seabed2030.org/faq  ‌GEBCO project history. (2016). GEBCO. https://www.gebco.net/about_us/project_history/  ‌Mayer, L., Jakobsson, M., Allen, G., Dorschel, B., Falconer, R., Ferrini, V., Lamarche, G., Snaith, H., & Weatherall, P. (2018). The Nippon Foundation—GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project: The Quest to See the World’s Oceans Completely Mapped by 2030. Geosciences, 8(2), 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences8020063  Our cells make their own soap to kill bacteria by Grant Currin Human cells harness power of detergents to wipe out bacteria. (2021, July 15). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/654392  Gaudet, R. G., Zhu, S., Halder, A., Kim, B.-H., Bradfield, C. J., Huang, S., Xu, D., Mamiñska, A., Nguyen, T. N., Lazarou, M., Karatekin, E., Gupta, K., & MacMicking, J. D. (2021). A human apolipoprotein L with detergent-like activity kills intracellular pathogens. Science, 373(6552), eabf8113. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abf8113  Shi En Kim. (2021, July 20). Human Cells Ward Off Bacterial Invaders With a Protein That Behaves Like Soap. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/human-cells-ward-bacterial-invaders-protein-behaves-soap-180978237/  Crows understand the concept of zero by Cameron Duke Kirschhock, M. E., Ditz, H. M., & Nieder, A. (2021). Behavioral and Neuronal Representation of Numerosity Zero in the Crow. The Journal of Neuroscience, 41(22), 4889–4896. https://doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.0090-21.2021  Nicoletta Lanese. (2021, June 14). Crows understand the “concept of zero” (despite their bird brains). Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/crows-understand-concept-of-zero.html  Szalay, J. (2017, September 18). Who Invented Zero? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/27853-who-invented-zero.html  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free tria

Mon, September 06, 2021

Road to the 8-Hour Workday, the Liking Gap, Shocking Tomatoes

Learn about how guaranteed 8-hour work days came to the US; the liking gap; and the shocking defense systems of tomato plants. It took more than 70 years to guarantee 8-hour work days in the US by Steffie Drucker Lee, S. (2019, February 26). 40-hour work week: The history and evolution | Culture Amp. Culture Amp. https://www.cultureamp.com/blog/40-hour-work-week-the-history-and-evolution  ‌Ward, M., & Lebowitz, S. (2020, June 12). A history of how the 40-hour workweek became the norm in America. Business Insider; Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/history-of-the-40-hour-workweek-2015-10  ‌Hendricks, S. (2021, July 20). Thanks to Iceland, the four-day workweek is coming. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/politics-current-affairs/four-day-week- ‌ Going Public: Iceland’s Journey to a Shorter Working Week. (2021). Autonomy. https://autonomy.work/portfolio/icelandsww/  ‌80 Days That Changed the World - TIME. (2003, March 31). TIME.com. https://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1977881_1977883_1977922,00.html  ‌Ward, M. (2017, May 3). A brief history of the 8-hour workday, which changed how Americans work. CNBC; CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/03/how-the-8-hour-workday-changed-how-americans-work.html  ‌History of Labor Day | U.S. Department of Labor. (2021). Dol.gov. https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history  ‌The Haymarket Affair — Illinois Labor History Society. (2014). Illinois Labor History Society. Illinois Labor History Society. http://www.illinoislaborhistory.org/the-haymarket-affair  People like us more than we think, and this bias starts as young as 5 by Cameron Duke  Kids As Young As Five Underestimate How Much Their Peers Like Them. (2021, July 7). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/07/07/kids-as-young-as-five-underestimate-how-much-their-peers-like-them/  Wolf, W., Nafe, A., & Tomasello, M. (2021). The Development of the Liking Gap: Children Older Than 5 Years Think That Partners Evaluate Them Less Positively Than They Evaluate Their Partners. Psychological Science, 32(5), 789–798. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797620980754  When under attack, tomatoes sound the alarm with a jolt by Cameron Duke Devis, D. (2021, July 29). Seeing red – do tomatoes feel pain? Cosmos Magazine. https://cosmosmagazine.com/nature/plants/tomatoes-send-electric-warning-when-attacked-by-caterpillars/  Reissig, G. N., Oliveira, T. F. de C., Oliveira, R. P. de, Posso, D. A., Parise, A. G., Nava, D. E., & Souza, G. M. (2021). Fruit Herbivory Alters Plant Electrome: Evidence for Fruit-Shoot Long-Distance Electrical Signaling in Tomato Plants. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.657401  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/

Fri, September 03, 2021

Fossil Prep Mistakes, 1840s Electric Cars, Tip of Your Tongue

Learn how accurate fossil preparators must be; why electric cars are an old concept; and words on the tip of your tongue. Additional information about fossil preparators and other resources from Caitlyn Wylie: Pick up the open-access book "Preparing Dinosaurs: The Work Behind the Scenes": https://direct.mit.edu/books/monograph/5180/Preparing-DinosaursThe-Work-behind-the-Scenes  Faculty page https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/caitlin-donahue-wylie  Follow @CaitlinDWylie on Twitter https://twitter.com/CaitlinDWylie   Electric cars are the future, but they are also the distant past by Cameron Duke Hanlon, M. (2012, June 27). Le Jamais Contente - the first purpose-built land speed record car. New Atlas. https://newatlas.com/le-jamais-contente-first-land-speed-record/23094/ Kirsch, D. A. (2021). The electric car and the burden of history: Studies in automotive systems rivalry in America, 1890--1996 - ProQuest. Proquest.com. https://www.proquest.com/openview/2615595fdc7e4891b8fac5ddfb762066/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y The History of the Electric Car. (2014). Energy.gov. https://www.energy.gov/articles/history-electric-car Wilson, K. A. (2018, March 15). Worth the Watt: A Brief History of the Electric Car, 1830 to Present. Car and Driver; Car and Driver. https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g15378765/worth-the-watt-a-brief-history-of-the-electric-car-1830-to-present/ Word on the tip of your tongue by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Mariana in Lisbon, Portugal) Emmorey, K. D., & Fromkin, V. A. (1988). The mental lexicon. Linguistics: The Cambridge Survey, 124–149. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511621062.006  ‌The Virtual Linguistics Campus. (2012). PSY112 - The Mental Lexicon [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8HIAVTeGNk  D’Angelo, M. C., & Humphreys, K. R. (2015). Tip-of-the-tongue states reoccur because of implicit learning, but resolving them helps. Cognition, 142, 166–190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cognition.2015.05.019  Oliver, L. K., Li, T., Harley, J. J., & Humphreys, K. R. (2019). Neither Cue Familiarity nor Semantic Cues Increase the Likelihood of Repeating a Tip-of-the-Tongue State. Collabra: Psychology, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.1525/collabra.200  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, September 02, 2021

Dino Fossil Preparation and Newborns “Dream” About the World

Learn how newborn mammals “dream” about the world before entering it; and what goes into prepping dinosaurs for research.  Newborn mammals "dream" about the world they're about to experience before they open their eyes by Grant Currin Eyes wide shut: How newborn mammals dream the world they’re entering. (2021, July 22). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/561171  Ge, X., Zhang, K., Gribizis, A., Hamodi, A. S., Sabino, A. M., & Crair, M. C. (2021). Retinal waves prime visual motion detection by simulating future optic flow. Science, 373(6553), eabd0830. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abd0830  Hathaway-Yale, B. (2021, July 28). Mice “dream” about the world just before they’re born - Futurity. Futurity. https://www.futurity.org/newborn-mice-dream-2603692/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=newborn-mice-dream-2603692  Cassella, C. (2021). Mice Could Be “Dreaming” About Moving in The World Even Before They Open Their Eyes. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/mammals-could-be-dreaming-about-the-world-even-before-they-open-their-eyes  Additional information about fossil preparators and other resources from Caitlyn Wylie: Pick up the open-access book "Preparing Dinosaurs: The Work Behind the Scenes": https://direct.mit.edu/books/monograph/5180/Preparing-DinosaursThe-Work-behind-the-Scenes  Faculty page https://engineering.virginia.edu/faculty/caitlin-donahue-wylie  Follow @CaitlinDWylie on Twitter https://twitter.com/CaitlinDWylie   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, September 01, 2021

Diderot Effect, Animated Cave Art, Running Benefits Your Knees

Learn about the Diderot Effect; how cave art becomes animated in firelight; and why running may be good for your knees.  The Diderot Effect is why buying one new thing makes you want to buy more new things by Steffie Drucker Clear, J. (2015, October 6). The Diderot Effect: Why We Want Things We Don’t Need. James Clear. https://jamesclear.com/diderot-effect  ‌Hendricks, S. (2018, July 16). How the Diderot Effect explains why you buy things you don’t need. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/scotty-hendricks/how-the-diderot-effect-explains-why-you-buy-things-you-dont-need Wiest, B. (2018, July 10). The “Diderot Effect” Explains Why It’s So Easy To Feel Like You Never Have, Or Do, Enough. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/briannawiest/2018/07/10/the-diderot-effect-explains-why-its-so-easy-to-feel-like-you-never-have-or-do-enough/?sh=14b863f555fd  ‌Diderot, D. (1769). Regrets for my Old Dressing Gown. Marxists.org. https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/diderot/1769/regrets.htm  Cave art becomes animated when you view it in firelight by Grant Currin Ouellette, J. (2021, June 19). Archaeologists recreated three common kinds of Paleolithic cave lighting. Ars Technica; Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/06/archaeologists-recreated-three-common-kinds-of-paleolithic-cave-lighting/ Wachtel, E. (2017). The First Picture Show: Cinematic Aspects of Cave Art. Leonardo, 26(2), 135–140. https://muse.jhu.edu/article/606950/pdf  Light in darkness: an experimental look at Paleolithic cave lighting. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/p-li060921.php  Medina-Alcaide, M. Á., Garate, D., Intxaurbe, I., Sanchidrián, J. L., Rivero, O., Ferrier, C., Mesa, M. D., Pereña, J., & Líbano, I. (2021). The conquest of the dark spaces: An experimental approach to lighting systems in Paleolithic caves. PLOS ONE, 16(6), e0250497. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0250497  Running May Actually Be Good for Your Knees by Ashley Hamer first aired September 2, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/infidelity-predictors-buzz-aldrin-s-moon-mementos  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, August 31, 2021

Infinity in a Used Prayer Book and Vampire-Like Sea Slugs

Learn about the earliest use of infinity we’ve found; and vampire-like sea slugs that absorb other organisms’ attributes. The earliest mathematical use of infinity was found in a reused prayer book by Briana Brownell Reviel Netz. (2021). The Diagrams as Floating Bodies by Reviel Netz of Stanford University. Archimedespalimpsest.org. http://archimedespalimpsest.org/about/scholarship/method-infinity.php ‌ NOVA | Infinite Secrets | Working with Infinity | PBS. (2021). Pbs.org. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/archimedes/infinity.html  ‌Lloyd, R. (2009, February 17). Idea of Infinity Stretched Back to Third Century B.C. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/3336-idea-infinity-stretched-century.html  The Archimedes Palimpsest Project. (2021). About the Archimedes Palimpsest. Archimedespalimpsest.org. http://archimedespalimpsest.org/about/  Some species of nudibranchs can absorb other organisms' attributes like vampires by Grant Currin Jonny Thomson. (2021, July 9). Nudibranchs: psychedelic body snatchers of the deep. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/nudibranchs-strange-body-snatchers-ocean  Goodheart, J. (2018, May 9). How Sea Slugs Steal the Defenses of Their Prey. Si.edu. https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/invertebrates/how-sea-slugs-steal-defenses-their-prey  Nudibranchs: psychedelic thieves of the sea. (2017). Nhm.ac.uk. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/nudibranchs-psychedelic-thieves-of-the-sea.html  Nudibranchs (2016). National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/facts/nudibranchs-1?loggedin=true  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, August 30, 2021

Talkers Are Leaders, DNA Evidence Myth, Thinking Sans Brain

Learn about a key trait in group leaders; why DNA evidence is overrated; and a brainless slime mold that can “think.” The "babble hypothesis" of leadership says people who talk more are seen as leaders by Steffie Drucker Dolan, E. W. (2021, July 17). New study finds people who speak more are more likely to be viewed as leaders. PsyPost; PsyPost. https://www.psypost.org/2021/07/new-study-finds-people-who-speak-more-are-more-likely-to-be-viewed-as-leaders-61540  MacLaren, N. G., Yammarino, F. J., Dionne, S. D., Sayama, H., Mumford, M. D., Connelly, S., Martin, R. W., Mulhearn, T. J., Todd, E. M., Kulkarni, A., Cao, Y., & Ruark, G. A. (2020). Testing the babble hypothesis: Speaking time predicts leader emergence in small groups. The Leadership Quarterly, 31(5), 101409. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2020.101409  Contrary To Popular Belief, DNA Evidence Is Far From Perfect by Ashley Hamer  Shermer, M. (2015). Forensic Pseudoscience. Scientific American, 313(3), 95–95. https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0915-95  Shaer, M. (2016, May 17). The Atlantic. The Atlantic; theatlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/06/a-reasonable-doubt/480747/  ‌Dolan, M. (2019, January 29). The danger of DNA: It isn’t perfect. Chicagotribune.com; Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/la-me-dna26-2008dec26-story.html  There's a brainless slime mold that can do things often associated with thinking by Cameron Duke Greenberg, A. (2020, September 21). Eight smart things slime molds can do without a brain. Pbs.org; Nova. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/slime-mold-smart-brainless-cognition/  Murugan, N. J., Kaltman, D. H., Jin, P. H., Chien, M., Martinez, R., Nguyen, C. Q., Kane, A., Novak, R., Ingber, D. E., & Levin, M. (2021). Mechanosensation Mediates Long‐Range Spatial Decision‐Making in an Aneural Organism. Advanced Materials, 2008161. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202008161  Thinking without a brain. (2021, July 15). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/762793  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, August 27, 2021

How COVID Tests Work, Making Decisions with Math, Dog Talent

Learn how COVID tests work; how math can help you with major life decisions; and how some dogs have natural talent. How COVID PCR tests work by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Lydia) Tiner, S. (2020, March 27). The Science Behind the Test for the COVID-19 VirusDiscovery’s Edge. Https://Discoverysedge.mayo.edu/. https://discoverysedge.mayo.edu/2020/03/27/the-science-behind-the-test-for-the-covid-19-virus/ ‌ Amoeba Sisters. (2020). PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5jmdh9AnS4  ‌PCR: Thirty-five years and counting. (2018, May 10). PCR: Thirty-five years and counting. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/features/2018/05/pcr-thirty-five-years-and-counting ‌ Ask A Scientist Staff. (2020, October 23). Why qPCR is the gold standard for COVID-19 testing. Ask a Scientist; Thermo Fisher Scientific. https://www.thermofisher.com/blog/ask-a-scientist/why-qpcr-is-the-gold-standard-for-covid-19-testing/  Additional resources from David Sumpter: Pick up "The Ten Equations that Rule the World and How You Can Use Them Too": https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/314/314406/the-ten-equations-that-rule-the-world/9780241404546.html  Faculty page: https://katalog.uu.se/profile/?id=N7-525  Twitter: https://twitter.com/soccermatics?lang=en  Dogs have talent, yes they do by Steffie Drucker Not only humans got talent, dogs got it too! (2021, July 7). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/553737  Fugazza, C., Dror, S., Sommese, A., Temesi, A., & Miklósi, Á. (2021). Word learning dogs (Canis familiaris) provide an animal model for studying exceptional performance. Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-93581-2  ‌Genius Dog Challenge. (2021). Exceptional DOGS & what they can TEACH us [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF6ZpjdH2Sc  Follow Christina Hunger, Speech Pathologist, on Instagram @Hunger4Words https://www.instagram.com/hunger4words/?hl=en  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, August 26, 2021

Turning the Table on Addictive Apps, Black Hole Reflections

Learn how to turn the table on addictive apps; and how black holes can make us see multiple versions of the same thing.  Additional resources from David Sumpter: Pick up "The Ten Equations that Rule the World and How You Can Use Them Too": https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/314/314406/the-ten-equations-that-rule-the-world/9780241404546.html  Faculty page: https://katalog.uu.se/profile/?id=N7-525  Twitter: https://twitter.com/soccermatics?lang=en  New mathematical model shows why black holes can make us see multiple versions of the same thing by Briana Brownell Danish Student solves how the Universe is reflected near black holes. (2021, July 26). Nbi.ku.dk; University of Copenhagen. https://nbi.ku.dk/english/news/news21/danish-student-solves-how-the-universe-is-reflected-near-black-holes/ ‌Snepppen, A. (2021). Divergent reflections around the photon sphere of a black hole. Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-93595-w Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, August 25, 2021

Alibi Memory, Denisova Cave History, Cleaning Fruit & Veggies

Learn how often people misremember alibis; new lessons from Denisova Cave; and how to remove pesticides from produce.  People often misremember where they were on a given date, which puts criminal alibis into question by Cameron Duke Faulty memories of our past whereabouts: The fallacy of an airtight alibi. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/afps-fmo070721.php Laliberte, E., Yim, H., Stone, B., & Dennis, S. J. (2021). The Fallacy of an Airtight Alibi: Understanding Human Memory for “Where” Using Experience Sampling. Psychological Science, 32(6), 944–951. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797620980752 Young, E. (2021, June 7). It’s Surprisingly Common To Misremember Where You Were On A Specific Time And Date. Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/06/07/its-surprisingly-common-to-misremember-where-you-were-on-a-specific-time-and-date/ Huge analysis of sediment DNA tells a deeper story of Denisova Cave by Cameron Duke Pleistocene sediment DNA from Denisova Cave: Sediment DNA tracks 300,000 years of hominin and animal presence at Denisova Cave. (2021). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210623113857.htm Zavala, E. I., Jacobs, Z., Vernot, B., Shunkov, M. V., Kozlikin, M. B., Derevianko, A. P., Essel, E., de Fillipo, C., Nagel, S., Richter, J., Romagné, F., Schmidt, A., Li, B., O’Gorman, K., Slon, V., Kelso, J., Pääbo, S., Roberts, R. G., & Meyer, M. (2021). Pleistocene sediment DNA reveals hominin and faunal turnovers at Denisova Cave. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03675-0 The Best Ways to Remove Pesticides From Produce was originally published June 29, 2018: https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/how-to-remove-pesticides-from-produce-the-misattri  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, August 24, 2021

Pirates Plundered the Metric System, What Marsquakes Teach Us

Learn about the time pirates stopped the US from switching to the metric system; and new learnings about Mars’ interior. The US once tried switching to the metric system, but got stopped by pirates by Steffie Drucker How Pirates Of The Caribbean Hijacked America’s Metric System. (2017, December 28). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/12/28/574044232/how-pirates-of-the-caribbean-hijacked-americas-metric-system  Kaplan, S. (2017). Pirates Are to Blame For Why The US Doesn’t Use The Metric System. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/pirates-are-to-blame-for-why-the-us-doesn-t-use-the-metric-system  Esser, M. (2017, September 19). Pirates of the Caribbean (Metric Edition). NIST. https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/pirates-caribbean-metric-edition  Materese, R. (2016, December 23). Busting Myths about the Metric System. NIST. https://www.nist.gov/blogs/taking-measure/busting-myths-about-metric-system  We just learned a ton about the interior of Mars by Briana Brownell The anatomy of a planet. (2021, July 22). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/612165  Hays, B. (2021, July 23). Insight data offers clues to Mars’ deep interior, formation in solar system. UPI; UPI. https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2021/07/23/marsquakes-insight-lander/9331627055442/  NASA’s InSight Reveals the Deep Interior of Mars. (2021, July 22). Nasa.gov. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-insight-reveals-the-deep-interior-of-mars  ‌“Felt” Earthquakes = Ones That People Feel. (2018). Usgs.gov. https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hawaiian-volcano-observatory/felt-earthquakes  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, August 23, 2021

Romanesco Fractals, Dolphin Names & Evolution vs. Mating

Learn about evolutionary compromises; the fractals of Romanesco cauliflower; and dolphins that learn each other’s names.  Conflict traits: when evolution and mating conflict with each other by Cameron Duke Experiments show natural selection opposes sexual selection. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/uoe-esn060721.php Mulder, M. B., & Rauch, K. L. (2009). Sexual conflict in humans: Variations and solutions. Evolutionary Anthropology: Issues, News, and Reviews, 18(5), 201–214. https://doi.org/10.1002/evan.20226 Okada, K., Katsuki, M., Sharma, M. D., Kiyose, K., Seko, T., Okada, Y., Wilson, A. J., & Hosken, D. J. (2021). Natural selection increases female fitness by reversing the exaggeration of a male sexually selected trait. Nature Communications, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-23804-7 Here's why Romanesco cauliflower grows in a fractal pattern by Briana Brownell Ouellette, J. (2021, July 8). What fractals, Fibonacci, and the golden ratio have to do with cauliflower. Ars Technica; Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/07/what-fractals-fibonacci-and-the-golden-ratio-have-to-do-with-cauliflower/  ‌Azpeitia, E., Tichtinsky, G., Le Masson, M., Serrano-Mislata, A., Lucas, J., Gregis, V., Gimenez, C., Prunet, N., Farcot, E., Kater, M. M., Bradley, D., Madueño, F., Godin, C., & Parcy, F. (2021). Cauliflower fractal forms arise from perturbations of floral gene networks. Science, 373(6551), 192–197. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abg5999  Dolphins can learn each other's names by Grant Currin Morell, V. (2021, April 22). Dolphins learn the “names” of their friends to form teams—a first in animal kingdom. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/04/dolphins-learn-names-their-friends-form-teams-first-animal-kingdom  ‌King, S. L., Connor, R. C., Krützen, M., & Allen, S. J. (2021). Cooperation-based concept formation in male bottlenose dolphins. Nature Communications, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-22668-1  ‌Shyr, L. (2021, May 5). Dolphins Help Those Who’ve Helped Them Before, Even When They’re Not Friends. Atlas Obscura; Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/dolphins-work-in-teams  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, August 20, 2021

Hamster Microwave, Are Humans Still Evolving?, Art Is Better in a Museum

Learn about a microwave to revive hamsters; whether humans are still evolving; and why art is more moving in a museum. One of the earliest microwaves wasn’t for food… it was for reanimating frozen hamsters. by Cameron Duke Andjus, R. K., & Lovelock, J. E. (1955). Reanimation of rats from body temperatures between 0 and 1° C by microwave diathermy. The Journal of Physiology, 128(3), 541–546. https://doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.1955.sp005323  Felton, J. (2021, May 18). YouTuber Discovers The Bizarre Early Use Of Microwave Ovens. IFLScience; IFLScience. https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/early-microwaves-hamsters/  Scott, T. (2021). I promise this story about microwaves is interesting. [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tdiKTSdE9Y  Are humans still evolving? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Jonathan) Milk episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/our-ability-to-drink-milk-evolved-way-faster-than-scientists-thought/  An Evolutionary Whodunit: How Did Humans Develop Lactose Tolerance? (2012, December 28). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/12/27/168144785/an-evolutionary-whodunit-how-did-humans-develop-lactose-tolerance  Hoole, J. (2018). These “Sea Nomads” Are The First Known Humans to Have a Genetic Adaptation to Diving. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/indonesian-bajau-genetic-changes-adapt-them-to-aquatic-lifestyle-2 ‌ Winter. (2013, January 29). How to Survive a Siberian Winter. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2013/01/how-survive-siberian-winter  ‌Hsu, J. (2010, July). Tibetans Underwent Fastest Evolution Seen in Humans. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/6663-tibetans-underwent-fastest-evolution-humans.html  TED-Ed. (2020). Is human evolution speeding up or slowing down? - Laurence Hurst [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTeOhj6dxsU  ‌SciShow. (2020). 4 Ways Humans Are Still Evolving [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCjAAVk7Uis  Art is more moving when you see it in a museum by Cameron Duke Art affects you more powerfully when you view it in a museum. (2015, February 5). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2015/02/05/art-affects-you-more-powerfully-when-you-view-it-in-a-museum/  Brieber, D., Nadal, M., & Leder, H. (2015). In the white cube: Museum context enhances the valuation and memory of art. Acta Psychologica, 154, 36–42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2014.11.004  Situated Cognition: Theory & Definition | Study.com. (2021). Study.com. https://study.com/academy/lesson/situated-cognition-theory-definition.html  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available f

Thu, August 19, 2021

Easter Island Mythbusting and the Universe’s Expansion Rate

Learn why Easter Island never had a population collapse; and how scientists are measuring the expansion of our universe. Easter Island never had a population collapse, as commonly believed by Grant Currin Resilience, not collapse: What the Easter Island myth gets wrong. (2021, July 13). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/793195 ‌Johnson, S. (2021, July 16). Busting the Easter Island myth: there was no civilization collapse. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/easter-island  ‌DiNapoli, R. J., Crema, E. R., Lipo, C. P., Rieth, T. M., & Hunt, T. L. (2021). Approximate Bayesian Computation of radiocarbon and paleoenvironmental record shows population resilience on Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Nature Communications, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-24252-z  Scientists can't decide how fast the universe is expanding, but this scientist says there's no conflict at all by Briana Brownell “There may not be a conflict after all” in expanding universe debate. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/uoc-mn062921.php ‌ Freedman, W. L. (2021). Measurements of the Hubble Constant: Tensions in Perspective. arXiv preprint https://arxiv.org/abs/2106.15656  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, August 18, 2021

Volcano Perks, Club Soda vs. Seltzer, How to Procrastinate Correctly

Learn about the benefits of living near a volcano; different types of carbonated water; and how to procrastinate right. The stories in this episode originally aired May 30, 2018 “Perks of Procrastination, Volcano Dwellers, Club Soda vs Sparkling Waters” https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/perks-of-procrastination-volcano-dwellers-and-the Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, August 17, 2021

Hygiene Hypothesis, Ancient Coronavirus, Black Hole Eats Neutron Star

Learn about whether being too clean makes kids sick; an ancient coronavirus epidemic; and a black hole-neutron star merger. Is being too hygienic making kids sick? These researchers say the public has it all wrong by Grant Currin Being clean and hygienic need not impair childhood immunity. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/ucl-bca070221.php  Rook, G. A. W., & Bloomfield, S. F. (2021). Microbial exposures that establish immunoregulation are compatible with targeted hygiene. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 148(1), 33–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2021.05.008  ‌Cara, E. (2021, July 6). Being Clean Doesn’t Have to Be Bad for Our Immune System, Scientists Say. Gizmodo; Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/being-clean-doesnt-have-to-be-bad-for-our-immune-system-1847238686  Genome study reveals East Asian coronavirus epidemic 20,000 years ago by Cameron Duke Souilmi, Y., Lauterbur, M. E., Tobler, R., Huber, C. D., Johar, A. S., Moradi, S. V., Johnston, W. A., Krogan, N. J., Alexandrov, K., & Enard, D. (2021). An ancient viral epidemic involving host coronavirus interacting genes more than 20,000 years ago in East Asia. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.05.067  Queensland University of Technology (2021, June 24). Genome study reveals East Asian coronavirus epidemic 20,000 years ago. Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-06-genome-reveals-east-asian-coronavirus.html  We got the first ever detection of a black hole gobbling up a neutron star by Briana Brownell Black holes swallow neutron stars like “Pac Man.” (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/anu-bh062521.php  ‌Astrophysicists detect first black hole-neutron star mergers. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/nu-adf062821.php  ‌Abbott, R., Abbott, T. D., Abraham, S., Acernese, F., Ackley, K., Adams, A., ... & Boudart, V. (2021). Observation of gravitational waves from two neutron star–black hole coalescences. The Astrophysical Journal Letters, 915(1), L5. https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/2041-8213/ac082e/pdf Betz, E. (2020). How Big Are Neutron Stars? Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/how-big-is-a-neutron-star  ‌By Pallab Ghosh. (2021, June 29). Rare black hole and neutron star collisions sighted twice in 10 days. BBC News; BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-57639520  ‌What Is a Black Hole? (2015). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/what-is-a-black-hole-k4.html  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listene

Mon, August 16, 2021

Cognitive Flexibility, Arctic Dinosaurs, Noctilucent Clouds

Learn about how cognitive flexibility helps you learn; why dinosaurs may have been warm-blooded; and noctilucent clouds. A high IQ might mean you're smart, but high "cognitive flexibility" means you can learn by Grant Currin Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, Christelle Langley, & Leong, V. (2021, June 23). IQ tests can’t measure it, but “cognitive flexibility” is key to learning and creativity. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/iq-tests-cant-measure-it-but-cognitive-flexibility-is-key-to-learning-and-creativity-163284  ‌3 Ways to Improve Your Cognitive Flexibility. (2019). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wild-connections/201912/3-ways-improve-your-cognitive-flexibility  ‌Dajani, D. R., & Uddin, L. Q. (2015). Demystifying cognitive flexibility: Implications for clinical and developmental neuroscience. Trends in Neurosciences, 38(9), 571–578. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tins.2015.07.003  At least 7 species of dinosaur lived and nested in the Arctic, which suggests the existence of warm-blooded dinosaurs by Cameron Duke Druckenmiller, P. S., Erickson, G. M., Brinkman, D., Brown, C. M., & Eberle, J. J. (2021). Nesting at extreme polar latitudes by non-avian dinosaurs. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.05.041 Multiple dinosaur species not only lived in the Arctic, they also nested there. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/cp-mds061721.php Rare, glowing noctilucent clouds are appearing more frequently by Briana Brownell Q13 FOX. (2021, June 17). Night shining “noctilucent” clouds make mesmerizing appearance over Seattle. Q13 FOX; Q13 FOX. https://www.q13fox.com/weather/night-shining-noctilucent-clouds-make-mesmerizing-appearance-over-seattle  Mortillaro, N. (2021, June 19). Keep an eye out for rare electric-blue noctilucent clouds in the northern sky. CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/noctilucent-clouds-northern-sky-1.6069959  Rare glowing cloud phenomenon captured in timelapse ok UK’s night sky. (2021, June 17). Msn.com. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/rare-glowing-cloud-phenomenon-captured-in-timelapse-ok-uks-night-sky/vi-AAL8F2Q  Spaceweather.com Time Machine. (2021). Spaceweather.com. https://www.spaceweather.com/archive.php?view=1&day=17&month=06&year=2021  Umair Irfan. (2021, May 19). Why eerie, glowing noctilucent clouds are showing up more often. Vox; Vox. https://www.vox.com/22420935/glowing-cloud-noctilucent-mystery-unexplainable-podcast-climate  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, August 13, 2021

How to Talk to Strangers, Red Dead Redemption 2 Naturalists, July Curiosity Challenge

Learn how to get better at talking to strangers; and how Red Dead Redemption 2 turns gamers into naturalists. Trivia too!  Additional resources from Joe Keohane: Pick up "The Power Of Strangers" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781984855770?aff=penguinrandom  Website: https://joekeohane.net/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeKeohane  Red Dead Redemption 2 accidentally turns gamers into amateur naturalists without them even knowing by Cameron Duke Parker, R. (2018, October 30). “Red Dead Redemption 2” Breaks Records With $725 Million Opening Weekend. The Hollywood Reporter; The Hollywood Reporter. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/red-dead-redemption-2-breaks-records-725-million-opening-weekend-1156235/  Crowley, E. J., Silk, M. J., & Crowley, S. L. (2021). The educational value of virtual ecologies in Red Dead Redemption 2. People and Nature. https://doi.org/10.1002/pan3.10242 Red Dead Redemption 2 teaches players about wildlife. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-07/uoe-rdr070721.php Episodes referenced in the Curiosity Challenge trivia game: Brain-computer interface: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-song-lyrics-are-getting-simpler/  Dinosaur age: https://www.curiositydaily.com/weird-dreams-might-be-a-brain-feature-not-a-bug/  Megalodon: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-megalodon-was-so-huge-misophonia-in-the-brain-trivia/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, August 12, 2021

History of Talking to Strangers, Dark Matter Between Galaxies

Learn why talking to strangers shouldn’t be scary; and a new map revealing hidden dark matter “bridges” between galaxies. Additional resources from Joe Keohane: Pick up "The Power Of Strangers" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781984855770?aff=penguinrandom  Website: https://joekeohane.net/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeKeohane  A new AI-generated map revealed hidden dark matter "bridges" that connect galaxies by Briana Brownell Pappas, S. (2021, May 28). Dark matter map reveals new filaments connecting galaxies. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/map-local-universe-dark-matter.html  ‌Ratner, P. (2021, May 27). Scientists find dark matter “bridges” that may reveal future of our galaxy. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/dark-matter-bridges-future-galaxy  Mapping the local cosmic web: Dark matter map reveals hidden bridges between galaxies. (2021, May 25). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-05-local-cosmic-web-dark-reveals.html  ‌Hong, S. E., Jeong, D., Seong Hwang, H., & Kim, J. (2021). Revealing the Local Cosmic Web from Galaxies by Deep Learning. The Astrophysical Journal, 913(1), 76. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/abf040  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, August 11, 2021

Meat Disgust, Cosmic Rays for Medicine, Immortal Battery

Learn about how meat-eaters really feel; using cosmic rays in medical diagnoses; and the Oxford Electric Bell mystery.  People who eat meat think it's gross, which suggests new ideas for cutting consumption by Kelsey Donk Even Some Meat-Eaters Are Disgusted By Meat — And Encouraging Those Feelings Could Help Reduce Consumption. (2021, June 3). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/06/03/even-some-meat-eaters-are-disgusted-by-meat-and-encouraging-those-feelings-could-help-reduce-consumption/  Becker, E., & Lawrence, N. S. (2021). Meat disgust is negatively associated with meat intake – Evidence from a cross-sectional and longitudinal study. Appetite, 164, 105299. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2021.105299  Doctors can use cosmic rays in medical diagnosis by Grant Currin Gough, E. (2021, June 8). The Universe is Constantly Bathing you in Radiation. Incredibly, This Could be Used for Medical Diagnosis - Universe Today. Universe Today. https://www.universetoday.com/151419/the-universe-is-constantly-bathing-you-in-radiation-incredibly-this-could-be-used-for-medical-diagnosis/#more-151419  Morris, C., Perry, J., & Merrill, F. E. (2021). Cosmic ray radiography of a human phantom. https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/2106/2106.01542.pdf  The Mysterious Battery That Has Lasted More Than 175 Years by Mae Rice originally aired May 28, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/personality-predicting-eye-movements-a-mysterious  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, August 10, 2021

New Human Species, Digital Library of Babel, Running to Music

Learn about two newly discovered ancient human species; the Digital Library of Babel; and benefits of running to music. Two new species of ancient human were just discovered by Grant Currin A new type of Homo unknown to science. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/tu-ant062321.php  Hershkovitz, I., et. al. (2021). A Middle Pleistocene Homo from Nesher Ramla, Israel. Science, 372(6549), 1424–1428. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abh3169 TAUVOD. (2021). Dramatic discovery in Israeli excavation: A new type of Homo unknown to science [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGPKRuyd-5M  ‌“Dragon man” fossil may replace Neanderthals as our closest relative. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/cp-mf061721.php  ‌Discovery of “Dragon Man” Skull in China May Add Species to Human Family Tree. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/25/science/dragon-man-skull-china.html  ‌Xijun Ni, Ji, Q., et. al. (2021). Massive cranium from Harbin in northeastern China establishes a new Middle Pleistocene human lineage. The Innovation, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xinn.2021.100130  The Digital Library Of Babel Could Contain Every Book Ever Written by Ashley Hamer Introduction paragraph: https://libraryofbabel.info/bookmark.cgi?uu.pkr_ujhmd75  Basile, J. (2021). About the Library. Libraryofbabel.info. http://libraryofbabel.info/About.html  Adler, J. (2015, September 22). This Digital Library Contains Every Phrase That Could Ever Be Uttered. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/digital-library-contains-every-phrase-that-could-ever-be-uttered-180956623/  ‌Sturgeon, J. (2015, April 23). Brooklyn Author Recreates Borges’ Library of Babel as Infinite Website. Flavorwire; Flavorwire. https://www.flavorwire.com/515783/brooklyn-author-recreates-borges-library-of-babel-as-infinite-website  Running to music can counteract mental fatigue by Steffie Drucker Running to music combats mental fatigue a study suggests. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/uoe-rtm062221.php ‌ Lam, H.K.N., Middleton, H., & Phillips, S.H. (2021). The effect of self-selected music on endurance running capacity and performance in a mentally fatigued state. Journal of Human Sport and Exercise, in press. https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2022.174.16  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, August 09, 2021

Earworms Aid Memory, How Auroras Happen, Don’t Give Cats Milk

Learn how earworms could be helping your memory; how auroras are created; and what your cat should drink instead of milk. Maybe that song stuck in your head is helping your long-term memory by Cameron Duke Karen Michele Nikos-Rose. (2021, June 15). That Song Is Stuck in Your Head, but It’s Helping You to Remember. UC Davis. https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/song-stuck-in-head-helps-remember  Kubit, B. M., & Janata, P. (2021). Spontaneous mental replay of music improves memory for incidentally associated event knowledge. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0001050  We have the first experimental evidence for how auroras are created by Briana Brownell Physicists report definitive evidence how auroras are created. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/uoi-prd060321.php  ‌Auroral Electron Acceleration. (2021). Uiowa.edu. https://homepage.physics.uiowa.edu/~ghowes/research/aurora.html  Schroeder, J. W. R., Howes, G. G., Kletzing, C. A., Skiff, F., Carter, T. A., Vincena, S., & Dorfman, S. (2021). Laboratory measurements of the physics of auroral electron acceleration by Alfvén waves. Nature communications, 12(1), 1-9. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-23377-5.epdf A Feline Myth Debunked: Don't Give Your Cat Milk by Anna Todd Fries, W. C. (2009, July 17). Cats and Dairy: Get the Facts. WebMD; WebMD. https://pets.webmd.com/cats/guide/cats-and-dairy-get-the-facts#1  Bradshaw, J. (2019, May 20). Why can’t cats drink milk? Plus 6 other feline myths. BBC Science Focus Magazine; BBC Science Focus Magazine. https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/why-cant-cats-drink-milk-plus-6-other-feline-myths/  Causes and diagnosis of lactose intolerance. (2018, November 29). Nih.gov; Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK310263/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, August 06, 2021

Tool to Cure Hiccups, Corvid Childhoods, How Spacecraft Move

Learn about a scientific tool to cure hiccups; why corvids owe big brains to longer childhoods; and how spacecraft move. Finally, the first-ever scientific tool to cure hiccups by Grant Currin Team describes science-based hiccups intervention. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/uoth-tds061821.php  ‌Alvarez, J., Anderson, J. M., Snyder, P. L., Mirahmadizadeh, A., Godoy, D. A., Fox, M., & Seifi, A. (2021). Evaluation of the Forced Inspiratory Suction and Swallow Tool to Stop Hiccups. JAMA Network Open, 4(6), e2113933. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.13933  https://newatlas.com/author/ben-coxworth. (2021, June 21). Drinking device claimed to help halt hiccups. New Atlas. https://newatlas.com/health-wellbeing/fisst-hiccaway-hiccups/  ‌Herndon, J. (2018, May 29). Why Do We Hiccup? Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/health/why-do-we-hiccup#Why-we-get-hiccups  Corvids owe big brains to parenting/long childhoods by Steffie Drucker Extended parenting helps young birds grow smarter. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/mpif-eph052920.php   Heidt, A. (2020, June 8). Like humans, these big-brained birds may owe their smarts to long childhoods. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/06/humans-these-big-brained-birds-may-owe-their-smarts-long-childhoods  Extended parenting and the evolution of cognition | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. (2020). Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/abs/10.1098/rstb.2019.0495  If space is full of nothing, how can spacecraft move? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Nathan in Clive, Iowa) How does a rocket work in space where there is no air to push against? | Science Guys | Union University, a Christian College in Tennessee. (2014). Uu.edu. https://www.uu.edu/dept/physics/scienceguys/2002Sept.cfm  ‌Howell, E. (2013, April 9). How Do Space Rockets Work Without Air? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/34475-how-do-space-rockets-work-without-air.html  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, August 05, 2021

An Out-of-Body Experience Without Drugs and Earth’s “Pulse”

Learn how scientists induced an out-of-body experience in a human without using drugs; and Earth’s geological “pulse.” Scientists induced an out-of-body experience in mice and a human without using drugs by Grant Currin Scientists Say A Mind-Bending Rhythm In The Brain Can Act Like Ketamine. (2020, September 16). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/09/16/913565163/scientists-discover-way-to-induce-altered-state-of-mind-without-drugs  Wells, S. (2020, October 3). Scientists Can Induce Out-Of-Body Experiences Without Drugs. Freethink. https://www.freethink.com/articles/uncovering-the-cause-of-dissociative-states-in-the-mind  Stanford team pinpoints brain circuitry underlying dissociative experiences. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/sm-stp091520.php  Vesuna, S., Kauvar, I. V., Richman, E., Gore, F., Oskotsky, T., Sava-Segal, C., Luo, L., Malenka, R. C., Henderson, J. M., Nuyujukian, P., Parvizi, J., & Deisseroth, K. (2020). Deep posteromedial cortical rhythm in dissociation. Nature, 586(7827), 87–94. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2731-9  The Earth has a geological "pulse" 27.5 million years long by Briana Brownell Masters, K. (2016). How often does the Sun pass through a spiral arm in the Milky Way? (Intermediate) - Curious About Astronomy? Ask an Astronomer. Cornell.edu. http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/our-solar-system/55-our-solar-system/the-sun/the-sun-in-the-milky-way/207-how-often-does-the-sun-pass-through-a-spiral-arm-in-the-milky-way-intermediate  The Earth has a pulse -- a 27.5-million-year cycle of geological activity. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/nyu-teh061821.php  ‌Rampino, M. R., Caldeira, K., & Zhu, Y. (2021). A pulse of the Earth: A 27.5-Myr underlying cycle in coordinated geological events over the last 260 Myr. Geoscience Frontiers, 12(6), 101245. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsf.2021.101245  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, August 04, 2021

Your Biggest Regret, Tall Mountain Myths, The Deep Web

Learn about why your biggest regret is the thing you didn’t do; the tallest mountains on Earth; and the Deep Web. The stories in this episode originally aired May 29, 2018 “The Deep Web, Biggest Regrets, and a Mount Everest Misconception” https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/the-deep-web-biggest-regrets-and-a-mount-everest-misconception   Additional information about the Dark Web: The Tor Project | Privacy & Freedom Online. (2021). Torproject.org. https://www.torproject.org/download/  The Guardian SecureDrop. (2019). Theguardian.com. https://www.theguardian.com/securedrop  The brighter side of darknet drug dealing | Dr James Martin | TEDxMelbourne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv-E7naLBq8  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, August 03, 2021

Anger Looks Guilty, Quantum Microscope, Good News About Cancer

Learn about anger makes you look guilty; a new quantum microscope; and why the fight against cancer is going very well. Anger makes you look guilty by Kelsey Donk Johnson, S. (2021, June). Falsely accused? Stay calm, because anger makes you look guilty. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/signs-of-guilt  DeCelles, Katherine, Gabrielle Adams, Holly S. Howe, and Leslie K. John. "Anger Damns the Innocent." Psychological Science (in press). https://www.hbs.edu/ris/Publication%20Files/DecellesEtAl20%20-%20Anger%20Damns%20the%20Innocent_7e5cda61-ed8b-4592-866e-bea68f944a70.pdf  New quantum microscope can reveal biological structures that would otherwise be impossible to see by Briana Brownell Lu, D. (2021, June 9). Quantum leap for medical research as microscope zooms in on tiny structures. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jun/10/quantum-leap-for-medical-research-as-microscope-zooms-in-on-tiny-structures  Researchers create quantum microscope that can see the impossible. (2021, June 9). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-06-quantum-microscope-impossible.html  Casacio, C. A., Madsen, L. S., Terrasson, A., Waleed, M., Barnscheidt, K., Hage, B., Taylor, M. A., & Bowen, W. P. (2021). Quantum-enhanced nonlinear microscopy. Nature, 594(7862), 201–206. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03528-w  We'll never "cure cancer," but the fight against cancer is going very well by Cameron Duke Berezow, A. (2021, June 14). We’re winning the war on cancer. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/were-winning-war-on-cancer  Mulcahy, N. (2021, April 14). Rankings of Most Common Cancers to Shift Over Next 20 Years. Medscape; Medscape. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/949253  Rahib, L., Wehner, M. R., Matrisian, L. M., & Nead, K. T. (2021). Estimated Projection of US Cancer Incidence and Death to 2040. JAMA Network Open, 4(4), e214708. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.4708  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, August 02, 2021

Kids v. Sarcasm, 24,000-Year-Old Worm, Why Betelgeuse Dimmed

Learn about why younger kids don’t understand sarcasm; a 24,000 year old living worm; and Betelgeuse’s “Great Dimming.” Kids don't get sarcasm until around age 7 because of the kind of thinking it requires by Kelsey Donk Pexman, P. (2021, June 8). Why it’s difficult for children to understand sarcasm. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/why-its-difficult-for-children-to-understand-sarcasm-160915   Do young children understand irony? (2007, January 25). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2007/01/25/do-young-children-understand-irony/  An Acquired Taste: Children’s Perceptions of Humor and Teasing in Verbal Irony. (2021). Discourse Processes. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1207/s15326950dp4003_5  Pexman, P. M., & Glenwright, M. (2007). How do typically developing children grasp the meaning of verbal irony? Journal of Neurolinguistics, 20(2), 178–196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneuroling.2006.06.001  A 24,000 year old worm was discovered in Siberia, alive and kicking by Cameron Duke Grover, N. (2021, June 7). 24,000-year-old organisms found frozen in Siberia can still reproduce. Theguardian.com; The Guardian. https://amp.theguardian.com/science/2021/jun/07/24000-year-old-organisms-found-frozen-in-siberia-can-still-reproduce  Shmakova, L., Malavin, S., Iakovenko, N., Vishnivetskaya, T., Shain, D., Plewka, M., & Rivkina, E. (2021). A living bdelloid rotifer from 24,000-year-old Arctic permafrost. Current Biology, 31(11), R712–R713. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.04.077  Remember when Betelgeuse was acting weird? Turns out it was just a dust cloud by Steffie Drucker Original Betelgeuse episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/live-longer-by-appreciating-art-betelgeuse-might-go-supernova-and-birds-freaky-fast-vision/  Mystery solved: Dust cloud led to Betelgeuse’s “Great Dimming.” (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/hcfa-msd061221.php   Plait, P. (2021, June 16). We may finally know why Betelgeuse dimmed so much. Bonus: No supernova. Yet. SYFY WIRE; SYFY WIRE. https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/we-may-finally-know-why-betelgeuse-dimmed-so-much-bonus-no-supernova-yet  Betelgeuse Merely Burped, Astronomers Conclude. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/17/science/betelgeuse-montarges-star-supernova.html  Castelvecchi, D. (2021). Why the supergiant star Betelgeuse went mysteriously dim last year. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-01633-4   Montargès, M., et. al. (2021). A dusty veil shading Betelgeuse during its Great Dimming. Nature, 594(7863), 365–368. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03546-8  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subs

Fri, July 30, 2021

Your Brain on Music, Super-Singing Songbirds, Animal Sunburns

Learn about the social neuroscience of music; songbirds’ ultra-precise song control; and how animals can get skin cancer. This is your last chance to vote for Curiosity Daily in the 2021 People's Choice Podcast Awards! Register at https://podcastawards.com, select Curiosity Daily in the categories of Education and Science & Medicine, and then click/tap "save nominations" at the bottom of the page. Voting in other categories is optional. Your vote is greatly appreciated! This is what happens in the brain when people make music together by Kelsey Donk What happens in the brain when people make music together? (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/bu-whi060921.php  Greenberg, D. M., Decety, J., & Gordon, I. (2021). The social neuroscience of music: Understanding the social brain through human song. American Psychologist. Advance online publication. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/amp0000819  Songbirds have ultra-precise control over their singing, controlling frequencies under 1 Hz by Grant Currin Songbirds can control single vocal muscle fibers when singing. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/uosd-scc053121.php  Adam, I., Maxwell, A., Rößler, H., Hansen, E. B., Vellema, M., Brewer, J., & Elemans, C. P. H. (2021). One-to-one innervation of vocal muscles allows precise control of birdsong. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.05.008 Hays, B. (2021, June 4). Songbirds can precisely control single vocal muscle fibers while singing. UPI; UPI. https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2021/06/04/denmark-songbirds-fibers-vocal-control/4951622821325/  Merlin Bird ID - Free, Instant Bird Identification Help and Guide for Thousands of Birds: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/  Do animals that spend time in the sun get skin cancer? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Toby in Longmont, Colorado) Grey, H. (2018, June 28). Here’s How Much Damage a Really Bad Sunburn Can Do. Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/heres-how-much-damage-a-really-bad-sunburn-can-do  ‌van der Weyden, L., Brenn, T., Patton, E. E., Wood, G. A., & Adams, D. J. (2020). Spontaneously occurring melanoma in animals and their relevance to human melanoma. The Journal of Pathology, 252(1), 4–21. https://doi.org/10.1002/path.5505  ‌Bryce, E. (2018, May 27). Do Animals Ever Get Sunburned? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/62677-do-animals-get-sunburned.html  ‌Gambino, M. (2011, July 8). Ask an Expert: Do Animals Get Sunburned? Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/ask-an-expert-do-animals-get-sunburned-28218217/  ‌Why Would A Fish Make Its Own Sunscreen? (2015, May 13). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/05/13/404444731/why-would-a-fish-make-its-own-sunscreen  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Stil

Thu, July 29, 2021

Alien Dataomes, How Animals Smell Viruses, Why to Read Aloud

Learn why aliens have a dataome; how animals sniff out viral infections; and how reading out loud can boost your memory.  Additional resources from Caleb Scharf: Pick up "The Ascent of Information: Books, Bits, Genes, Machines, and Life's Unending Algorithm" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ascent-Information-Machines-Unending-Algorithm/dp/0593087240  Website: http://www.calebscharf.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/caleb_scharf  When animals sniff out viral infections, what are they smelling? by Cameron Duke Arakawa, H., Arakawa, K., & Deak, T. (2010). Sickness-related odor communication signals as determinants of social behavior in rat: A role for inflammatory processes. Hormones and Behavior, 57(3), 330–341. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yhbeh.2010.01.002  Else, H. (2020). Can dogs smell COVID? Here’s what the science says. Nature, 587(7835), 530–531. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-020-03149-9  Geddes, L. (2020). How nosy mice sniff out sickness. New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17001-how-nosy-mice-sniff-out-sickness/  Jendrny, P., Schulz, C., Twele, F., Meller, S., von Köckritz-Blickwede, M., Osterhaus, A. D. M. E., Ebbers, J., Pilchová, V., Pink, I., Welte, T., Manns, M. P., Fathi, A., Ernst, C., Addo, M. M., Schalke, E., & Volk, H. A. (2020). Scent dog identification of samples from COVID-19 patients – a pilot study. BMC Infectious Diseases, 20(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-05281-3  Rivière, S., Challet, L., Fluegge, D., Spehr, M., & Rodriguez, I. (2009). Formyl peptide receptor-like proteins are a novel family of vomeronasal chemosensors. Nature, 459(7246), 574–577. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature08029  Trained ferrets can smell avian flu in duck poo! (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/p-tfc051921.php  This Simple Reading Technique Can Boost Your Memory and Learning Speed originally aired August 17, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/massive-ocean-beneath-earth-s-surface-road-trip-ga  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, July 28, 2021

Accent-Changing Monkeys and the Information “Dataome”

Learn about why monkeys imitate other species’ accents; and the “dataome,” a new way to think about information. You can vote for Curiosity Daily in the 2021 People's Choice Podcast Awards! Register at https://podcastawards.com, select Curiosity Daily in the categories of Education and Science & Medicine, and then click/tap "save nominations" at the bottom of the page. Voting in other categories is optional. Your vote is greatly appreciated! Monkeys change their "accent" to get along with other species by Steffie Drucker Primates change their “accent” to avoid conflict. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/aru-pct052521.php  Grover, N. (2021, May 27). Monkeys adopt “accent” of other species when in shared territory – study. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/may/27/monkeys-adopt-accent-of-other-species-when-in-shared-territory-study  Sobroza, T. V., Gordo, M., Pequeno, P. A. C. L., Dunn, J. C., Spironello, W. R., Rabelo, R. M., & Barnett, A. P. A. (2021). Convergent character displacement in sympatric tamarin calls (Saguinus spp.). Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 75(5). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00265-021-03028-x  Additional resources from Caleb Scharf: Pick up "The Ascent of Information: Books, Bits, Genes, Machines, and Life's Unending Algorithm" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ascent-Information-Machines-Unending-Algorithm/dp/0593087240  Website: http://www.calebscharf.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/caleb_scharf  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, July 27, 2021

Brain Replays Memories at 20x Speed & A Real Maxwell’s Demon

Learn how your brain replays the things you’ve practiced at 20 times speed; and an engine that uses information as fuel. On your practice breaks, your brain replays memories of your practice session at 20x speed by Kelsey Donk Human brain replays new memories at 20 times the speed during waking rest. (2021). EurekAlert! https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/cp-hbr060321.php  Buch, E. R., Claudino, L., Quentin, R., Bönstrup, M., & Cohen, L. G. (2021). Consolidation of human skill linked to waking hippocampo-neocortical replay. Cell Reports, 35(10), 109193. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2021.109193  Scientists built an ultrafast engine that they claim uses information as fuel by Briana Brownell Ratner, P. (2021, May 24). Researchers design an engine that uses information as fuel. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/fastest-ever-information-engine  ‌World’s fastest information-fuelled engine designed by SFU researchers - University Communications - Simon Fraser University. (2021). www.sfu.ca. http://www.sfu.ca/university-communications/issues-experts/2021/05/world-s-fastest-information-fuelled-engine-designed-by-sfu-resea.html  ‌Saha, T. K., Lucero, J. N. E., Ehrich, J., Sivak, D. A., & Bechhoefer, J. (2021). Maximizing power and velocity of an information engine. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(20), e2023356118. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2023356118  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, July 26, 2021

Dog Days of Summer, Magic Tricks for Birds, Planck Time

Learn the “Dog Days of Summer”; why scientists did magic tricks for birds; and the smallest conceivable length of time. What are the "Dog Days of Summer"? by Steffie Drucker Farmers' Almanac Staff. (2015, June 29). What Are the Dog Days of Summer? Farmers’ Almanac. https://www.farmersalmanac.com/why-are-they-called-dog-days-of-summer-21705  Little, B. (2015, July 10). Why Do We Call Them the “Dog Days” of Summer? Animals; National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/150710-dog-days-summer-sirius-star-astronomy-weather-language?loggedin=true  AstroPages | Precession. (2021). wwu.edu. https://www.wwu.edu/astro101/a101_precession.shtml  Scientists did magic tricks for birds to see how they perceive the world by Steffie Drucker Garcia-Pelegrin, E. (2021, June 2). We performed magic tricks on birds to see how they perceive the world. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/we-performed-magic-tricks-on-birds-to-see-how-they-perceive-the-world-161772  ‌Garcia-Pelegrin, E., Schnell, A. K., Wilkins, C., & Clayton, N. S. (2021). Exploring the perceptual inabilities of Eurasian jays (Garrulus glandarius) using magic effects. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(24), e2026106118. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2026106118  Magic Tricks May Fool You, but These Birds Can See Through Them. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/01/science/birds-magic-tricks.html  ‌Timmer, J. (2021, June 4). Researchers perform magic tricks for birds, who are not amused. Ars Technica; Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/06/researchers-perform-magic-tricks-for-birds-who-are-not-amused/  ‌Olkowicz, S., Kocourek, M., Lučan, R. K., Porteš, M., Fitch, W. T., Herculano-Houzel, S., & Němec, P. (2016). Birds have primate-like numbers of neurons in the forebrain. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 113(26), 7255–7260. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1517131113  ‌Starr, M. (2018). Crows Can Build Compound Tools Out of Multiple Parts, And Are You Even Surprised. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/crows-are-so-smart-they-can-make-compound-tools-out-of-multiple-parts  Planck Time Is How Long It Takes Light To Travel One Planck Length by Joanie Faletto The Planck scale: relativity meets quantum mechanics meets gravity. (from Einstein Light). (2021). Unsw.edu.au. https://newt.phys.unsw.edu.au/einsteinlight/jw/module6_Planck.htm  Williams, M. (2010, November 19). What is Planck Time? - Universe Today. Universe Today. https://www.universetoday.com/79418/planck-time/#ixzz2OhJ0gDig  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr

Fri, July 23, 2021

Letting Wounds Breathe, Grocery App Benefits, Tardigrade Guns

Learn about when to use bandages; online shopping’s hidden health benefits; and why tardigrades were shot out of a gun. Curiosity Daily is in the 2021 People's Choice Podcast Awards — and you can vote for us to win! Register at https://podcastawards.com, select Curiosity Daily in the categories of Education and Science & Medicine, and then click/tap "save nominations" at the bottom of the page. Voting in other categories is optional. Your support is greatly appreciated! LISTENER Q: Should you let a wound breathe or keep it covered? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Brian) Bishop, S.M.; Walker, M.; Rogers, A.A.; Chen, W.Y.J. (2003). Importance of moisture balance at the wound-dressing interface. Journal of Wound Care, 12(4), 125–128. https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/jowc.2003.12.4.26484  The Claim: Wounds Heal Better When Exposed to Air (Published 2006). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/01/health/01real.html?_r=0  Brouhard, R. (2021). Should I Use Neosporin on a Cut? Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/should-i-use-neosporin-on-my-cut-1298910  Smack, D. P. (1996). Infection and Allergy Incidence in Ambulatory Surgery Patients Using White Petrolatum vs Bacitracin Ointment. JAMA, 276(12), 972. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1996.03540120050033  Shopping online steers us away from sweets by Cameron Duke Consumers spent less on candy and desserts when shopping online. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/e-csl060221.php Shah, K. (2021). US consumers spend less on sweets and dessert when shopping online. New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2279892-us-consumers-spend-less-on-sweets-and-dessert-when-shopping-online/  Zatz, L. Y., Moran, A. J., Franckle, R. L., Block, J. P., Tao Hou, Blue, D., Greene, J. C., Gortmaker, S., Bleich, S. N., Polacsek, M., Thorndike, A. N., & Rimm, E. B. (2021). Comparing Online and In-Store Grocery Purchases. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 53(6), 471–479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2021.03.001  Scientists further abuse tardigrades by firing them out of a gun to see if they can survive space impacts by Grant Currin Starr, M. (2021). Scientists Fired Tardigrades Out of a Gun to See if They Can Survive Space Impacts. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/tardigrades-can-survive-high-velocity-impacts-after-being-fired-from-a-gun  ‌Tardigrade Survival Limits in High-Speed Impacts—Implications for Panspermia and Collection of Samples from Plumes Emitted by Ice Worlds. (2014). Astrobiology. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/ast.2020.2405  Even hard-to-kill tardigrades can’t always survive being shot out of a gun. (2021, June 2). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/tardigrade-survival-shot-gun-crash-landing-planet  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive

Thu, July 22, 2021

Speech-to-Song Illusion and a High-Tech Use for Tree Rings

Learn about the links between language and music via the speech-to-song illusion and what we can learn from tree rings. The speech-to-song illusion demonstrates the tight links between language and music by Steffie Drucker The Speech-to-Song Illusion. (2020). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/illusions-and-curiosities/202002/the-speech-song-illusion Diana Deutsch - Speech-to-Song Illusion>. (2011). ucsd.edu. https://deutsch.ucsd.edu/psychology/pages.php?i=212  5th grade class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Zr9BU0bJoc  Additional resources from Sturt Manning, a Distinguished Professor of Arts and Sciences in Classical Archaeology at Cornell University: Cornell Faculty page https://classics.cornell.edu/sturt-manning  Revised tree ring data confirms ancient Mediterranean dates https://as.cornell.edu/news/revised-tree-ring-data-confirms-ancient-mediterranean-dates  Maize, not metal, key to native settlements’ history in NY https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2020/03/maize-not-metal-key-native-settlements-history-ny  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, July 21, 2021

Daddy Longlegs, Dyson Spheres, and Exercising with a Partner

Learn about why daddy longlegs aren’t dangerous; the theoretical Dyson Sphere; and benefits of exercising with a partner. Please vote for Curiosity Daily in the 2021 People's Choice Podcast Awards! Register at https://podcastawards.com, select Curiosity Daily in the categories of Education and Science & Medicine, and then click/tap "save nominations" at the bottom of the page. Voting in other categories is optional. Your vote is greatly appreciated! “Daddy Longlegs Myths, Dyson Spheres, Benefits of Exercising with a Partner” originally aired May 15, 2018: https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/daddy-longlegs-myths-dyson-spheres-and-benefits-of  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, July 20, 2021

Missions to Venus and How to Extract DNA from Strawberries

Learn about past missions to Venus — and why we’re going back; and how to extract DNA from strawberries in your kitchen. We're going back to Venus. Here are the missions to look forward to by Briana Brownell NASA Selects 2 Missions to Study “Lost Habitable” World of Venus. (2018). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-selects-2-missions-to-study-lost-habitable-world-of-venus  ESA selects revolutionary Venus mission EnVision. (2021). Esa.int. https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/ESA_selects_revolutionary_Venus_mission_EnVision  Castro, J. (2015, February 3). What Would It Be Like to Live on Venus? Space.com; Space. https://www.space.com/28357-how-to-live-on-venus.html  Goettel, K. A.; Shields, J. A.; Decker, D. A. (16–20 March 1981). "Density constraints on the composition of Venus". Proceedings of the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference. Houston, TX: Pergamon Press. pp. 1507–1516. Bibcode:1982LPSC...12.1507G.   Howell, E. (2019, March 25). Venera 13 and the Mission to Reach Venus. Space.com; Space. https://www.space.com/18551-venera-13.html  Howell, E. (2020, September 18). Here’s every successful Venus mission humanity has ever launched. Space.com; Space. https://www.space.com/venus-mission-success-history  You can extract DNA from strawberries in your kitchen by Cameron Duke RK Pendergrass. (2021, April 21). How to extract DNA from strawberries | Popular Science. Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/story/diy/diy-science-project-strawberrry-dna/  Science Buddies. (2013, January 31). Squishy Science: Extract DNA from Smashed Strawberries. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/squishy-science-extract-dna-from-smashed-strawberries/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, July 19, 2021

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination, Elephant Trunks, Pineapples Eat You Back

Learn about how to combat revenge bedtime procrastination; the power of elephant trunks; and how pineapples eat you back. How to combat "revenge bedtime procrastination" by Kelsey Donk Cohut, M. (2021, March 19). Revenge bedtime procrastination: A plight of our times? Medicalnewstoday.com; Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/revenge-bedtime-procrastination-a-plight-of-our-times  Patia Braithwaite. (2021, May 28). Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: 6 Ways to Manage It. SELF; SELF. https://www.self.com/story/revenge-bedtime-procrastination  Kroese, F. M., De Ridder, D. T. D., Evers, C., & Adriaanse, M. A. (2014). Bedtime procrastination: introducing a new area of procrastination. Frontiers in Psychology, 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00611  Elephants can suck water into their trunks 30 times faster than you sneeze by Cameron Duke How an elephant’s trunk manipulates air to eat and drink. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/giot-hae060121.php  Schulz, A. K., Ning Wu, J., Ha, S. Y. S., Kim, G., Braccini Slade, S., Rivera, S., Reidenberg, J. S., & Hu, D. L. (2021). Suction feeding by elephants. Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 18(179), 20210215. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2021.0215  Pineapples eat you back, thanks to a meat-tenderizer enzyme by Grant Currin Here’s The Scientific Reason Pineapple Burns Your Mouth. (2018). NowThis News. https://nowthisnews.com/videos/food/heres-the-scientific-reason-pineapple-burns-your-mouth  Scheve, T. (2008, August 4). Why do pineapple enzymes tenderize steak -- and your tongue? HowStuffWorks. https://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/pineapple-enzyme-tenderize-steak1.htm  Di Lullo, G. A., Sweeney, S. M., Körkkö, J., Ala-Kokko, L., & San Antonio, J. D. (2002). Mapping the Ligand-binding Sites and Disease-associated Mutations on the Most Abundant Protein in the Human, Type I Collagen. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 277(6), 4223–4231. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.m110709200  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, July 16, 2021

Why Megalodon Was So Huge, Misophonia in the Brain, Trivia

Learn about how huge Megalodon was and why some people have misophonia, a severe hatred of sounds. Plus: a trivia game! Dive deeper into all your favorite Shark Week shows with Shark Week’s Daily Bite Podcast hosted by Luke Tipple: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-weeks-daily-bite/id1527053422  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dfzM1ktSB1mSKD5z4Qujm?si=R8rNBksMRS-JrgMs9JIJ5g&dl_branch=1  Learn more: https://www.discovery.com/shark-week/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-daily-bite-podcast  Please vote for Curiosity Daily in the 2021 People's Choice Podcast Awards! Register at https://podcastawards.com, select Curiosity Daily in the categories of Education and Science & Medicine, and then click/tap "save nominations" at the bottom of the page. Voting in other categories is optional. Your vote is greatly appreciated! Here's just how huge Megalodon was by Grant Currin Body size of the extinct Megalodon indeed off the charts in the shark world. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/tfg-bso092120.php  ‌Body, jaw, and dentition lengths of macrophagous lamniform sharks, and body size evolution in Lamniformes with special reference to “off-the-scale” gigantism of the megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon. (2020). Historical Biology. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08912963.2020.1812598?scroll=top&needAccess=true  ‌Fletcher, T. (2021, January 11). Giant ancient sharks had enormous babies that ate their siblings in the womb. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/giant-ancient-sharks-had-enormous-babies-that-ate-their-siblings-in-the-womb-152903  ‌Baby Megalodons Were 6-Foot-Long Womb Cannibals, Study Suggests. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/10/science/megalodons-baby-shark.html  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Challenge Trivia game: Skipping stones: https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/stress-during-pregnancy-might-affect-the-babys-sex-skipping-stones-overspending  Bats: https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/bats-map-the-world-by-time-not-distance  Things we overlook: https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/why-we-always-forget-that-less-is-more-leidy-klotz-subtract-the-untapped-science-of-less  A severe hatred of sounds may come down to a sensitive brain connection by Kelsey Donk Supersensitive connection causes hatred of noises. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/nu-scc052421.php  Kumar, S., Dheerendra, P., Erfanian, M., Benzaquén, E., Sedley, W., Gander, P. E., Lad, M., Bamiou, D. E., & Griffiths, T. D. (2021). The motor basis for misophonia. The Journal of Neuroscience, JN-RM-0261-21. https://doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.0261-21.2021  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go

Thu, July 15, 2021

Glowing Sharks, Cities’ Unique Microbes, Milky Way Mistake

Learn about the record-breaking glowing kitefin shark; cities’ unique microbiomes; and the true origin of the Milky Way. Dive deeper into all your favorite Shark Week shows with Shark Week’s Daily Bite Podcast hosted by Luke Tipple: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-weeks-daily-bite/id1527053422  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dfzM1ktSB1mSKD5z4Qujm?si=R8rNBksMRS-JrgMs9JIJ5g&dl_branch=1  Learn more: https://www.discovery.com/shark-week/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-daily-bite-podcast  We just found the largest glowing shark species in the world by Grant Currin Starr, M. (2021). We Just Found The Largest Luminous Glowing Shark Species in The World. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/three-new-luminous-glowing-sharks-have-been-found-living-in-the-ocean-s-dark-depths  ‌Mallefet, J., Stevens, D. W., & Duchatelet, L. (2021). Bioluminescence of the Largest Luminous Vertebrate, the Kitefin Shark, Dalatias licha: First Insights and Comparative Aspects. Frontiers in Marine Science, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.633582  ‌Fox, A. (2021, March 5). Nearly Six-Foot-Long Glowing Shark Discovered in Deep Sea Off New Zealand. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/nearly-six-foot-glowing-shark-discovered-deep-sea-new-zealand-180977163/  ‌Largest Glowing Shark Species Discovered Near New Zealand. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/05/science/biggest-glowing-shark.html  Different cities have different microbial fingerprints by Grant Currin Danko, D., Bezdan, D., Afshin, E. E., Ahsanuddin, S., Bhattacharya, C., Butler, D. J., Chng, K. R., Donnellan, D., Hecht, J., Jackson, K., Kuchin, K., Karasikov, M., Lyons, A., Mak, L., Meleshko, D., Mustafa, H., Mutai, B., Neches, R. Y., Ng, A., & Nikolayeva, O. (2021). A global metagenomic map of urban microbiomes and antimicrobial resistance. Cell. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2021.05.002  Coxworth, B. (2021, May 28). Study determines that each city has its own microbial signature. New Atlas. https://newatlas.com/science/cities-microbiome-signature/  ‌Yarlagadda, T. (2021, May 27). Scientists reveal a global map that could help us track the next deadly pathogen. Inverse; Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/science/city-microbial-census  See which microbe species were found in your area: http://metasub.org/map/   See which antibiotic-resistant bacteria were found in your area: https://resistanceopen.org/  The Milky Way probably didn't form from a collision like we thought by Briana Brownell Milky Way not unusual, astronomers find. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/acoe-mwn052021.php  ‌Scott, N., van de Sande, J., Sharma, S., Bland-Hawthorn, J., Freeman, K., Gerhard, O., Hayden, M. R., & McDermid, R. (2021). Identification of an [α/Fe]—Enhanced Thick Disk Component in an Edge-on Milky Way Analog. The Astrophysical Journal L

Wed, July 14, 2021

Shark Week Tech, Crime & Birth Year, Sharks’ Near-Extinction

Learn about cutting-edge Shark Week tech; how birthdays impact criminal records; and the time sharks nearly went extinct. More from Joe and Lauren Romeiro and Shark Week 2021: Start your 7-day free trial of discovery+ https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity  Shark Week 2021 Full Schedule https://corporate.discovery.com/discovery-newsroom/discovery-channels-shark-week-2021-swims-off-with-jawsome-lineup-featuring-more-hours-of-shark-programming-than-ever-before/  Shark Week 2021 Visual Guide https://www.discovery.com/shark-week/your-guide-to-shark-week-2021-pictures Follow @laurenromeiro333 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenromeiro333 Follow @joeromeiro333 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joeromeiro333/  Learn about new Eli Roth film “Fin” https://www.discovery.com/dnews/New_Eli_Roth_Film_FIN_to_Premiere_During_Shark_Week_on_discovery  Learn more about “Return to Shark Vortex” https://ew.com/tv/shark-week-2021-guide-all-32-specials/?slide=3a0bc578-6635-494f-93f0-6e214e673413#3a0bc578-6635-494f-93f0-6e214e673413 Learn more about “Ninja Shark 2: Mutants Rising” https://ew.com/tv/shark-week-2021-guide-all-32-specials/?slide=c08c41fe-90dc-46b3-8ce2-92c6a3f42d47#c08c41fe-90dc-46b3-8ce2-92c6a3f42d47  Dive deeper into all your favorite Shark Week shows with Shark Week’s Daily Bite Podcast hosted by Luke Tipple: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-weeks-daily-bite/id1527053422  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dfzM1ktSB1mSKD5z4Qujm?si=R8rNBksMRS-JrgMs9JIJ5g&dl_branch=1  Learn more: https://www.discovery.com/shark-week/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-daily-bite-podcast  The likelihood of having a criminal record depends on when a person was born by Kelsey Donk Best predictor of arrest rates? The “birth lottery of history.” (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/hu-bpo052121.php  Neil, R., & Sampson, R. J. (2021). The Birth Lottery of History: Arrest over the Life Course of Multiple Cohorts Coming of Age, 1995–2018. American Journal of Sociology, 126(5), 1127–1178. https://doi.org/10.1086/714062  19 million years ago, sharks almost disappeared by Cameron Duke Shark evolution: a 450 million year timeline. (2018). Nhm.ac.uk. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/shark-evolution-a-450-million-year-timeline.html Evidence for a previously unknown extinction event that decimated ocean shark species. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-06/aaft-efa060121.php  Ryan, J. (2021, June 7). Sharks almost disappeared 19 million years ago and scientists don’t know why. CNET; CNET. https://www.cnet.com/news/sharks-almost-disappeared-19-million-years-ago-and-scientists-dont-know-why/  Sibert, E. C., & Rubin, L. D. (2021). An early Miocene extinction in pelagic sharks. Science, 372(6546), 1105–1107. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaz3549  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day with

Tue, July 13, 2021

Bomb-Detected Whales & What It’s Like to Film Shark Week

Learn how nuclear bomb detectors found a secret population of blue whales. Plus: what it takes to film sharks underwater. Dive deeper into all your favorite Shark Week shows with Shark Week’s Daily Bite Podcast hosted by Luke Tipple: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-weeks-daily-bite/id1527053422  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dfzM1ktSB1mSKD5z4Qujm?si=R8rNBksMRS-JrgMs9JIJ5g&dl_branch=1  Learn more: https://www.discovery.com/shark-week/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-daily-bite-podcast  Nuclear bomb detectors found a secret population of blue whales by Briana Brownell Landow, S. (2021, June 8). New population of blue whales discovered with help of bomb detectors. Phys.org; Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-06-population-blue-whales-detectors.html  Baker, H. (2021, June 10). Nuclear bomb detectors uncover secret population of blue whales hiding in Indian Ocean. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/secret-blue-whale-population-discovered.html  ‌Leroy, E. C., Royer, J.-Y., Alling, A., Maslen, B., & Rogers, T. L. (2021). Multiple pygmy blue whale acoustic populations in the Indian Ocean: whale song identifies a possible new population. Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88062-5  More from Joe and Lauren Romeiro and Shark Week 2021: Start your 7-day free trial of discovery+ https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity  Shark Week 2021 Full Schedule https://corporate.discovery.com/discovery-newsroom/discovery-channels-shark-week-2021-swims-off-with-jawsome-lineup-featuring-more-hours-of-shark-programming-than-ever-before/  Shark Week 2021 Visual Guide https://www.discovery.com/shark-week/your-guide-to-shark-week-2021-pictures Follow @laurenromeiro333 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenromeiro333 Follow @joeromeiro333 on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joeromeiro333/  Learn about new Eli Roth film “Fin” https://www.discovery.com/dnews/New_Eli_Roth_Film_FIN_to_Premiere_During_Shark_Week_on_discovery  Learn more about “Return to Shark Vortex” https://ew.com/tv/shark-week-2021-guide-all-32-specials/?slide=3a0bc578-6635-494f-93f0-6e214e673413#3a0bc578-6635-494f-93f0-6e214e673413 Learn more about “Ninja Shark 2: Mutants Rising” https://ew.com/tv/shark-week-2021-guide-all-32-specials/?slide=c08c41fe-90dc-46b3-8ce2-92c6a3f42d47#c08c41fe-90dc-46b3-8ce2-92c6a3f42d47  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, July 12, 2021

Scary Shark Music, Your Brain Predicts the Future, Hydrobot

Learn about ominous music’s effect on conservation efforts; why our brains constantly predict the future; and “Hydrobot.” Dive deeper into all your favorite Shark Week shows with Shark Week's Daily Bite Podcast hosted by Luke Tipple: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shark-weeks-daily-bite/id1527053422  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dfzM1ktSB1mSKD5z4Qujm?si=R8rNBksMRS-JrgMs9JIJ5g&dl_branch=1 Learn more: https://www.discovery.com/shark-week/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-daily-bite-podcast  Ominous background music in shark programming could hinder conservation efforts by Steffie Drucker Nosal, A. P., Keenan, E. A., Hastings, P. A., & Gneezy, A. (2016). The Effect of Background Music in Shark Documentaries on Viewers’ Perceptions of Sharks. PLOS ONE, 11(8), e0159279. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0159279  Sharks get bad rap when viewed with ominous background music: Researchers demonstrate that background music affects viewers’ attitudes toward sharks. (2016). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160804171639.htm  Why sharks need a new soundtrack. (2018, October 24). University of California. https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/why-shark-soundtracks-make-it-harder-live-underwater  Our brains are constantly predicting the future to stay in the present by Cameron Duke Chow, D. (2013, May 8). How Your Brain Tracks Moving Objects. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/29417-how-brain-tracks-moving-objects.html  eijwat. (2012). Flash-drag Effect: Optical Illusion 3D [Old title: Flash-lag Effect induced by Background 3D Motion] [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6XOIN4jaDQ  Maus, Gerrit W., Fischer, J., & Whitney, D. (2013). Motion-Dependent Representation of Space in Area MT+. Neuron, 78(3), 554–562. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2013.03.010  Murai, Y., & Murakami, I. (2016). The flash-lag effect and the flash-drag effect in the same display. Journal of Vision, 16(11), 31. https://doi.org/10.1167/16.11.31  Don’t blink: The science of a 100-mph fastball. (2017). The Seattle Times. http://projects.seattletimes.com/2017/mariners-preview/science/  "Hydrobot" is a magnetic bead that can move water around, even upside down by Briana Brownell Water droplets become hydrobots by adding magnetic beads. (2021). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210603111954.htm  ‌Si, Y., Hu, J., & Dong, Z. (2021). Bioinspired magnetically driven liquid manipulation as microrobot. Cell Reports Physical Science, 100439. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrp.2021.100439  Please vote for Curiosity Daily in the 2021 People's Choice Podcast Awards! Register at https://podcastawards.com, select Curiosity Daily in the categories of Education and Science & Medicine, and then click/tap "save nominations" at the bottom of the page. Voting in other categories is optional. Your vote is greatly appreciat

Fri, July 09, 2021

Does ESP Exist?

Learn about ESP; why people panicked about electricity in the 1800s; and how embryos use sound to prepare for the world. Please vote for Curiosity Daily in the 2021 People's Choice Podcast Awards! Register at https://podcastawards.com, select Curiosity Daily in the categories of Education and Science & Medicine, and then click/tap "save nominations" at the bottom of the page. Voting in other categories is optional. Your vote is greatly appreciated! Is there such a thing as ESP? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Anay in Georgia) ESP: What can science say? (2021). Berkeley.edu. https://undsci.berkeley.edu/article/esp  ‌Engber, D. (2017, June 7). Daryl Bem Proved ESP Is Real. Which Means Science Is Broken. Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/health-and-science/2017/06/daryl-bem-proved-esp-is-real-showed-science-is-broken.html  ‌Lavoie, A. (2008, January 3). Neuroimaging fails to demonstrate ESP is real. Harvard Gazette; Harvard Gazette. https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2008/01/neuroimaging-fails-to-demonstrate-esp-is-real/  ‌Bem, D. J. (2011). Feeling the future: Experimental evidence for anomalous retroactive influences on cognition and affect. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 100(3), 407–425. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0021524  In the 1800s, the War of the Currents led to panic over electricity by Cameron Duke Lantero, Allison. “The War of the Currents: AC vs. DC Power.” Energy.gov, 18 Nov. 2014, www.energy.gov/articles/war-currents-ac-vs-dc-power  Owen, Jonathan. “Electrocution: A Shocking Misuse? : Word Count : Thinkmap Visual Thesaurus.” www.visualthesaurus.com, 19 Dec. 2013, www.visualthesaurus.com/cm/wc/electrocution-a-shocking-misuse/  Sullivan, J.P. “Fearing Electricity: Overhead Wire Panic in New York City.” IEEE Technology and Society Magazine, vol. 14, no. 3, 1995, pp. 8–16, http://doi.org/10.1109/44.464629  Wuebben, Daniel L. Power-Lined : Electricity, Landscape, and the American Mind. University Of Nebraska Press, 2019  Embryos use sound to prepare for the outside world by Cameron Duke “Embryos of Many Species Use Sound to Prepare for the Outside World.” ScienceDaily, 26 May 2021, Embryos of many species use sound to prepare for the outside world. (2021). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210526132128.htm  Mariette, M. M., Clayton, D. F., & Buchanan, K. L. (2021). Acoustic developmental programming: a mechanistic and evolutionary framework. Trends in Ecology & Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2021.04.007  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, July 08, 2021

Could You Adapt to Having an Extra Thumb?

Learn about a robotic “third thumb”; how measuring time increases entropy; and how to distinguish friends from foes.  People's brains adapted to having a robotic "third thumb" by Steffie Drucker UCL. (2021, May 19). Robotic “Third Thumb” use can alter brain representation of the hand. UCL News. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2021/may/robotic-third-thumb-use-can-alter-brain-representation-hand  ‌Kieliba, P., Clode, D., Maimon-Mor, R. O., & Makin, T. R. (2021). Robotic hand augmentation drives changes in neural body representation. Science Robotics, 6(54), eabd7935. https://doi.org/10.1126/scirobotics.abd7935  Video: https://vimeo.com/551468278 Teen turns prosthetic arm into glitter-shooting unicorn horn [VIDEO] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf91U06GII8   Measuring time increases the entropy in the universe by Briana Brownell Pearson, A.  N., Guryanova, Y., Erker, P., Laird, E.  A., Briggs, G.  A. D., Huber, M., & Ares, N. (2021). Measuring the Thermodynamic Cost of Timekeeping. Physical Review X, 11(2). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevx.11.021029  O’Callaghan, J. (2021, May 20). How does time work? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/how-does-time-work.html  ‌Schirber, M. (2021). Keeping Time on Entropy’s Dime. Physics, 14. https://physics.aps.org/articles/v14/s54  Crane, L. (2020). Measuring time accurately increases the entropy in the universe. New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2277050-measuring-time-accurately-increases-the-entropy-in-the-universe/  A clock’s accuracy may be tied to the disorder it creates. (2021, April 28). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/clock-time-accuracy-entropy-disorder  To Scope Someone Out, See How They Judge Others by Anna Todd What you say about others says a lot about you, research shows. (2021). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100802165441.htm  Wood, D., Harms, P., & Vazire, S. (2010). Perceiver effects as projective tests: What your perceptions of others say about you. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 99(1), 174–190. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0019390  Schwantes, M. (2017, March 27). Asking This 1 Question Will Instantly Reveal Someone’s Personality. Inc.com; Inc. https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/how-to-read-people-instantly-by-asking-1-simple-question.html  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, July 07, 2021

How to Improve Your Sense of Direction

Learn about how to improve your sense of direction; the true story of the pied piper; and how our planets got their names. Please vote for Curiosity Daily in the 2021 People's Choice Podcast Awards! Register at https://podcastawards.com, select Curiosity Daily in the categories of Education and Science & Medicine, and then click/tap "save nominations" at the bottom of the page. Voting in other categories is optional. Your vote is greatly appreciated! The stories in this episode originally aired May 1, 2018 “How Improve Your Sense of Direction, Pied Piper Mysteries, Planet Name Origins” https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/how-to-improve-your-sense-of-direction-pied-piper  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, July 06, 2021

Weird Dreams Might be a Brain Feature, Not a Bug

Learn how weird dreams may help us in the real world; how we date dinosaurs; and why a healthy grip means a healthy body. A theory from AI says our weird dreams help us better perceive the world by Briana Brownell Our dreams’ weirdness might be why we have them, argues new AI-inspired theory of dreaming. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/cp-odw050621.php  ‌Hoel, E. (2021). The overfitted brain: Dreams evolved to assist generalization. Patterns, 2(5), 100244. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.patter.2021.100244  Paleontologists know how old dinosaurs were when they died because bones are like tree rings by Cameron Duke Anonymous. (2019, June 11). Which Dinosaur Bones Are “Real”? Field Museum. https://www.fieldmuseum.org/blog/which-dinosaur-bones-are-real  Field Museum. (2020, November 25). Growth Rings From Fossil Bones Reveals T. rex Had Huge Growth Spurts, but Other Dinosaurs Grew “Slow and Steady.” SciTechDaily. https://scitechdaily.com/growth-rings-from-fossil-bones-reveals-t-rex-had-huge-growth-spurts-but-other-dinosaurs-grew-slow-and-steady/  Welsh, J. (2012, June 27). How Sweet! Dinosaurs May Have Been Warm-Blooded After All. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/21215-dinosaur-bones-warm-blooded.html  Wits University. (2021, May 12). Southern African dinosaur had irregular growth. Phys.org; Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-05-southern-african-dinosaur-irregular-growth.html  A Healthy Grip Means a Healthy Body by Ashley Hamer Grip Strength Is Good Indicator of Overall Health - UConn Today. (2011, June 6). UConn Today. https://today.uconn.edu/2011/06/grip-strength-is-good-indicator-of-overall-health/#   ‌Sanderson, W. C., & Scherbov, S. (2014). Measuring the Speed of Aging across Population Subgroups. PLoS ONE, 9(5), e96289. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0096289  ‌Mukherjee, S., Clouston, S., Kotov, R., Bromet, E., & Luft, B. (2019). Handgrip Strength of World Trade Center (WTC) Responders: The Role of Re-Experiencing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(7), 1128. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16071128  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, July 05, 2021

Why Song Lyrics Are Getting Simpler

Learn how a man wrote sentences using only his mind; how popular song lyrics got simpler; and the bitterness of Bitrex.  Brain-computer interface lets people communicate by imagining they're writing by Grant Currin Composing thoughts: mental handwriting produces brain activity that can be turned into text | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (2021). Nih.gov. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/News-Events/News-and-Press-Releases/Press-Releases/Composing-thoughts-mental-handwriting-produces  Willett, F. R., Avansino, D. T., Hochberg, L. R., Henderson, J. M., & Shenoy, K. V. (2021). High-performance brain-to-text communication via handwriting. Nature, 593(7858), 249–254. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03506-2  Sample, I. (2021, May 12). Paralysed man uses “mindwriting” brain computer to compose sentences. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/may/12/paralysed-man-mindwriting-brain-computer-compose-sentences  Timmer, J. (2021, May 12). Neural implant lets paralyzed person type by imagining writing. Ars Technica; Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/science/2021/05/neural-implant-lets-paralyzed-person-type-by-imagining-writing/  Popular song lyrics have gotten simpler over time by Kelsey Donk Rigg, C. (2021, May 17). Newer generations prefer simpler song lyrics. PsyPost; PsyPost. https://www.psypost.org/2021/05/newer-generations-prefer-simpler-song-lyrics-60800   Varnum, M. E. W., Krems, J. A., Morris, C., Wormley, A., & Grossmann, I. (2021). Why are song lyrics becoming simpler? a time series analysis of lyrical complexity in six decades of American popular music. PLOS ONE, 16(1), e0244576. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244576  Bitrex Is The Most Bitter Substance In The World by Anna Todd Denatonium- The most bitter compound known. (2021). Scienceofcooking.com. https://www.scienceofcooking.com/denatonium.htm  ‌Just how bitter is Bitrex? (2012, September 18). Bitrex - Keeping Children Safe. https://www.bitrex.com/about-bitrex/how-bitter-bitrex  ‌The Bitrex Taste Test. (2014, May 20). Bitrex - Keeping Children Safe. https://www.bitrex.com/taste-test  ‌US4479889A - Compositions and method for degrading foodstuffs - Google Patents. (1968, October 9). Google.com. https://patents.google.com/patent/US4479889  ‌SciShow. (2018). What’s the Most Bitter Chemical? [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xl_inefbHE  ‌CONSUMER’S WORLD; Mother Fights to Ruin the Taste of Poison (Published 1989). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1989/05/20/style/consumer-s-world-mother-fights-to-ruin-the-taste-of-poison.html  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available

Fri, July 02, 2021

Are Facial Expressions Universal?

Learn about common ancestors shared by every human; evolution’s multiple directions; and universal facial expressions. There's a point in the past when every person on Earth was an ancestor to every person alive today by Grant Currin Hershberger, S. (2020, October 5). Humans Are All More Closely Related Than We Commonly Think. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/humans-are-all-more-closely-related-than-we-commonly-think/  Hopkin, M. (2004). Human populations are tightly interwoven. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/news040927-10  Numberphile. (2019). EVERY baby is a ROYAL baby - Numberphile [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm0hOex4psA  Rohde, D. L. T., Olson, S., & Chang, J. T. (2004). Modelling the recent common ancestry of all living humans. Nature, 431(7008), 562–566. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature02842  Evolution Doesn’t Have Just One Direction by Ashley Hamer Is the human race evolving or devolving? (1998, July 20). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-the-human-race-evolvin/  ‌Waimanu, the first penguin. (2010, January 30). March of the Fossil Penguins; March of the Fossil Penguins. https://fossilpenguins.wordpress.com/2010/01/30/waimanu-the-first-penguin/  ‌Morber, J. (2016, October 6). 5 Times Evolution Ran in “Reverse.” Science; National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/reverse-evolution-explained-hagfish-penguins-snakes-science?loggedin=true  ‌Elliott, K. H., Ricklefs, R. E., Gaston, A. J., Hatch, S. A., Speakman, J. R., & Davoren, G. K. (2013). High flight costs, but low dive costs, in auks support the biomechanical hypothesis for flightlessness in penguins. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(23), 9380–9384. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1304838110  ‌How Birds Lost Their Teeth. (2014, December 12). Audubon. https://www.audubon.org/news/how-birds-lost-their-teeth  The evolution of whales. (2021). Berkeley.edu. https://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/evograms_03  ‌How did whales lose their hind legs? - Popular Mechanics. (2006, May 23). Popular Mechanics. https://www.popularmechanics.co.za/science/null-610/  Are facial expressions universal? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Jared in Vancouver) Price, M. (2016, October 17). Facial expressions—including fear—may not be as universal as we thought. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/10/facial-expressions-including-fear-may-not-be-universal-we-thought  ‌Ekman, P., & Friesen, W. V. (1971). Constants across cultures in the face and emotion. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 17(2), 124–129. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0030377  Crivelli, C., Russell, J. A., Jarillo, S., & Fernández-Dols, J.-M. (2016). The fear gasping face as a threat display in a Melanesian society. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 113(44), 12403–12407. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1611622113  Krys, K., Melanie Vaucla

Thu, July 01, 2021

The Phantom Torso Experiment Protected Astronauts in a Very Creepy Way

Learn about why we need memorials for medicine; NASA’s Phantom Torso experiment; and why we often overestimate outliers. Additional resources from Steven Johnson: Pick up "Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer": https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/594501/extra-life-by-steven-johnson/  Website: https://stevenberlinjohnson.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevenbjohnson  The Phantom Torso Experiment Protected Future Astronauts In The Creepiest Way Possible by Ashley Hamer Experiment Details. (2021). Nasa.gov. https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/explorer/Investigation.html?#id=994  We overestimate the outliers we see, which may hamper diversity efforts by Kelsey Donk Focus on outliers creates flawed snap judgments. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/du-foo051121.php  Khaw, M. W., Kranton, R., & Huettel, S. (2021). Oversampling of minority categories drives misperceptions of group compositions. Cognition, 214, 104756. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cognition.2021.104756  Shandwick, W. (2015). The female CEO reputation premium? Differences and Similarities. https://www.webershandwick.com/uploads/news/files/female-ceo-reputation-premium-executive-summary.pdf  Layton, J. (2016, June 16). How 17 Equals 49.6: The Amazing Multiplying Women. HowStuffWorks. https://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/human-nature/perception/how-17-equals-496-the-amazing-multiplying-women.htm  https://www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/news/correcting-misperceptions-about-and-increasing-empathy-migrants  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, June 30, 2021

How Life Expectancy Doubled in Just 150 Years (w/ Author Steven Johnson)

Learn how we doubled life expectancy in the last 150 years. Plus: “impossible” quasicrystals formed from nuclear bombs. Additional resources from Steven Johnson: Pick up "Extra Life: A Short History of Living Longer": https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/594501/extra-life-by-steven-johnson/  Website: https://stevenberlinjohnson.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevenbjohnson  The first nuclear detonation created "impossible" quasicrystals shaped like 20-sided dice by Briana Brownell Castelvecchi, D. (2021). First nuclear detonation created “impossible” quasicrystals. Nature, 593(7860), 487–487. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-01332-0  ‌Bindi, L., Kolb, W., Eby, G. N., Asimow, P. D., Wallace, T. C., & Steinhardt, P. J. (2021). Accidental synthesis of a previously unknown quasicrystal in the first atomic bomb test. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(22), e2101350118. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2101350118 ‌ Università degli Studi di Firenze. (2021). Quasicrystals in the first nuclear explosion [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkuLjTlUO7A  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, June 29, 2021

We Found the Earliest Evidence of Ancient Human Activity

Learn about ancient evidence of humans using fire; Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle; and your memory on social media. We just found the earliest evidence of humans changing their ecosystems with fire by Grant Currin Nield, D. (2021). Scientists Find Oldest Evidence of Ancient Human Activity Deep Inside a Desert Cave. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-find-the-oldest-evidence-of-indoor-human-activity-deep-inside-a-desert-cave  Ratner, P. (2021, May 3). From 1.8 million years ago, earliest evidence of human activity found. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/earliest-evidence-human-activity  Shaar, R., Matmon, A., Horwitz, L. K., Ebert, Y., Chazan, M., Arnold, M., Aumaître, G., Bourlès, D., & Keddadouche, K. (2021). Magnetostratigraphy and cosmogenic dating of Wonderwerk Cave: New constraints for the chronology of the South African Earlier Stone Age. Quaternary Science Reviews, 259, 106907. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.2021.106907  Scientists may have overcome Heisenberg's uncertainty principle by Briana Brownell Mercier de Lépinay, L., Ockeloen-Korppi, C. F., Woolley, M. J., & Sillanpää, M. A. (2021). Quantum mechanics–free subsystem with mechanical oscillators. Science, 372(6542), 625–629. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abf5389  ‌Evading the uncertainty principle in quantum physics. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/au-etu050521.php  ‌Ratner, P. (2021, May 15). Physicists push limits of Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/breakthrough-quantum-entanglement-heisenberg  Turner, B. (2021, May 15). Scientist find a loophole in Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle. MSN. com. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/news/scientist-find-a-loophole-in-heisenbergs-uncertainty-principle/ar-BB1gLlgP  Is Social Media Hurting Your Memory? first aired June 7, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/your-memory-on-social-media-best-workouts-and-why  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, June 28, 2021

Looking Into Space Is Looking Back in Time

Learn why soccer players miss penalty kicks; how we estimate population sizes; and how space helps us look back in time. Pro soccer players miss penalty kicks because pressure makes them overthink by Kelsey Donk Johnson, S. (2021, May 12). Why professional soccer players choke during penalty kicks. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/choking-under-pressure  Slutter, M. W. J., Thammasan, N., & Poel, M. (2021). Exploring the Brain Activity Related to Missing Penalty Kicks: An fNIRS Study. Frontiers in Computer Science, 3. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomp.2021.661466  Guo, Z., Li, A., & Yu, L. (2017). “Neural Efficiency” of Athletes’ Brain during Visuo-Spatial Task: An fMRI Study on Table Tennis Players. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbeh.2017.00072  How do we know the population sizes of species when there are too many to count? by Cameron Duke Allen, S. T., O’Rourke, A., White, R. H., Schneider, K. E., Kilkenny, M., & Sherman, S. G. (2019). Estimating the Number of People Who Inject Drugs in A Rural County in Appalachia. American Journal of Public Health, 109(3), 445–450. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2018.304873  Hammond, P. S. (2009). Mark–Recapture. Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals, 705–709. https://doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-373553-9.00163-2  Krebs, C. J. (1999). Ecological methodology. Benjamin/Cummings. Mark-Recapture. (2021). Nau.edu. https://www2.nau.edu/lrm22/lessons/mark_recapture/mark_recapture.html  Looking Into Space Is Looking Back In Time by Reuben Westmaas Most distant object in the universe spotted by Hubble Space Telescope, shattering record for the farthest known galaxy. (2016, March 4). The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/most-distant-object-in-the-universe-spotted-by-hubble-space-telescope-shattering-record-for-the-farthest-known-galaxy-a6911096.html  Cain, F. (2014, August 7). Are All the Stars Really Dead? - Universe Today. https://www.universetoday.com/113709/are-all-the-stars-really-dead/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, June 25, 2021

Mammals Can Breathe Through Their Butts

Learn how mammals breathe through their butts; how babies remember their birth language; and your reflection in a spoon. Mammals can breathe through their butts, and this could help humans with respiratory failure by Grant Currin Breathing Through the Rectum Saves Oxygen-Starved Mice and Pigs. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/14/science/rectum-breathing-oxygen.html  Okabe, R., Chen-Yoshikawa, T. F., Yoneyama, Y., Yokoyama, Y., Tanaka, S., Yoshizawa, A., Thompson, W. L., Kannan, G., Kobayashi, E., Date, H., & Takebe, T. (2021). Mammalian enteral ventilation ameliorates respiratory failure. Med. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.medj.2021.04.004  Even If They Don’t Use It, Babies Remember Their Birth Language by Ashley Hamer Adoptees advantaged by birth language memory. (2017). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170118082828.htm  ‌Early development of abstract language knowledge: evidence from perception–production transfer of birth-language memory | Royal Society Open Science. (2017). Royal Society Open Science. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsos.160660  Why is your reflection upside down in a spoon? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Bella in Austin, Texas) Matthews, R. (2019). Why is your reflection upside-down in a spoon? BBC Science Focus Magazine; BBC Science Focus Magazine. https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/why-is-your-reflection-upside-down-in-a-spoon/  Physics Tutorial: Reflection and Image Formation for Convex Mirrors. (2021). Physicsclassroom.com. https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refln/Lesson-4/Reflection-and-Image-Formation-for-Convex-Mirrors  Q & A: Why is your reflection upside down in a spoon? | Department of Physics | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (2021). Illinois.edu. https://van.physics.illinois.edu/QA/listing.php?id=1985&t=why-is-your-reflection-upside-down-in-a-spoon It's AumSum Time. (2017). Concave Mirror - Why is your reflection upside down on a spoon? | #aumsum #kids #science [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6n0FAZ_6N8  Why mirrors flip horizontally but not vertically (Curiosity Daily listener question): https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/bad-news-about-your-wearable-sleep-tracker  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, June 24, 2021

Bats Map the World By Time, Not Distance

Learn about whether you should fear AI; the science of a good selfie; and how bats map the world by time, not distance. Additional resources from Michael Wooldridge:  Pick up "A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence: What It Is, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250770745  Twitter: https://twitter.com/wooldridgemike  Oxford faculty page: https://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/people/michael.wooldridge/  Selfies Really Do Make Your Nose Look Big originally aired April 24, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/hubble-telescope-history-selfie-science-and-exerci  Bats map the world by time, not distance by Briana Brownell A surprising discovery: Bats know the speed of sound from birth. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/tu-asd050521.php  ‌Amichai, E., & Yovel, Y. (2021). Echolocating bats rely on an innate speed-of-sound reference. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(19), e2024352118. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2024352118  How do bats echolocate and how are they adapted to this activity? (1998, December 21). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-bats-echolocate-an/  ‌Thaler, L. (2015). Using Sound to Get Around. APS Observer, 28(10). https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/using-sound-to-get-around  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, June 23, 2021

Why We Won’t Have “Robot Butlers” Any Time Soon (w/ AI Researcher Michael Wooldridge)

Learn about "iconic sounds" of language. Plus: artificial intelligence’s limitations, with AI pioneer Michael Wooldridge. Language may have started with "iconic sounds" rather than hand gestures by Grant Currin Ćwiek, A., Fuchs, S., Draxler, C., Asu, E. L., Dediu, D., Hiovain, K., Kawahara, S., Koutalidis, S., Krifka, M., Lippus, P., Lupyan, G., Oh, G. E., Paul, J., Petrone, C., Ridouane, R., Reiter, S., Schümchen, N., Szalontai, Á., Ünal-Logacev, Ö., & Zeller, J. (2021). Novel vocalizations are understood across cultures. Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-89445-4  Ancestors may have created “iconic” sounds as bridge to first languages. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/uob-amh051021.php  ‌No shared language? No problem! People across cultures understand clues from ‘vocal charades. (2021, May 14). No shared language? No problem! People across cultures understand clues from “vocal charades.” Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/05/no-shared-language-no-problem-people-across-cultures-understand-clues-vocal-charades  Additional resources from Michael Wooldridge:  Pick up "A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence: What It Is, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250770745  Twitter: https://twitter.com/wooldridgemike  Oxford faculty page: https://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/people/michael.wooldridge/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, June 22, 2021

We Found the First Pregnant Mummy Ever Documented

Learn about a pregnant mummy; the three body problem; and why you should take off your shoes when you enter your house. A newly discovered pregnant mummy is raising questions about ancient Egyptian beliefs by Grant Currin Johnson, S. (2021, May 5). First-ever pregnant Egyptian mummy discovered. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/pregnant-mummy  In a First, Researchers Discover a Pregnant Egyptian Mummy. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/02/world/europe/egyptian-mummy-pregnant-warsaw.html  ‌Ejsmond, W., Ożarek-Szilke, M., Jaworski, M., & Szilke, S. (2021). A pregnant ancient egyptian mummy from the 1st century BC. Journal of Archaeological Science, 105371. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2021.105371  New development in solving the three body problem by Briana Brownell Kervella, P., Thévenin, F., & Lovis, C. (2017). Proxima’s orbit around α Centauri. Astronomy & Astrophysics, 598, L7. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201629930  ‌Alpha Centauri System | Facts, Information, History & Definition. (2019, December 6). The Nine Planets. https://nineplanets.org/alpha-centauri-system/  Wood,LiveScience, C. (2021, May 7). Physicists Edge Closer to Taming the Three-Body Problem. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/physicists-edge-closer-to-taming-the-three-body-problem/  How Important Is It to Take Your Shoes Off as Soon as You Get in the House? originally aired May 7, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/aliens-studying-humans-an-ai-fairy-tale-and-the-im  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, June 21, 2021

How to Manage Your Work-from-Home Paranoia

Learn 4 tips for managing WFH paranoia; flat-pack pasta; and how eye contact is affected by the shape of a dog’s face. 4 tips for managing your WFH paranoia by Kelsey Donk Managing Your WFH Paranoia. (2021, April 28). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2021/04/managing-your-wfh-paranoia  Is Remote Work Making Us Paranoid? (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/13/style/is-remote-work-making-us-paranoid.html  Jacobs, E. (2020, June 18). Paranoia creeps into homeworking. @FinancialTimes; Financial Times. https://www.ft.com/content/e50ce245-09fd-4831-a90b-953ef51a2281  Scientists have created flat-pack pasta that curls into shape in water by Steffie Drucker Executive Summary: Environmental Footprint Literature Review — Food Transportation. (2016). State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. https://www.oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/PEF-FoodTransportation-ExecutiveSummary.pdf  Tao, Y., Lee, Y.-C., Liu, H., Zhang, X., Cui, J., Mondoa, C., Babaei, M., Santillan, J., Wang, G., Luo, D., Liu, D., Yang, H., Do, Y., Sun, L., Wang, W., Zhang, T., & Yao, L. (2021). Morphing pasta and beyond. Science Advances, 7(19), eabf4098. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abf4098  CMU lab leads development of pasta that morphs into shape when cooked. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/cmu-cll043021.php  Gael Fashingbauer Cooper. (2021, May 6). This strange, flat pasta transforms into 3D shapes as you cook. CNET; CNET. https://www.cnet.com/news/this-strange-flat-pasta-transforms-into-3d-shapes-as-you-cook/  Flat Pasta That Turns Into 3-D Shapes — Just Add Boiling Water. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/05/science/pasta-3d-flat.html  Video: https://vimeo.com/543657466  Your dog’s face shape determines how easily it makes eye contact with you by Cameron Duke Bognár, Z., Iotchev, I. B., & Kubinyi, E. (2018). Sex, skull length, breed, and age predict how dogs look at faces of humans and conspecifics. Animal Cognition, 21(4), 447–456. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10071-018-1180-4  Bognár, Z., Szabó, D., Deés, A., & Kubinyi, E. (2021). Shorter headed dogs, visually cooperative breeds, younger and playful dogs form eye contact faster with an unfamiliar human. Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88702-w  Eötvös Loránd University. (2021, April 29). Researchers determine which dogs more often establish eye contact with humans. Phys.org; Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-04-dogs-eye-contact-humans.html  Gácsi, M., McGreevy, P., Kara, E., & Miklósi, Á. (2009). Effects of selection for cooperation and attention in dogs. Behavioral and Brain Functions, 5(1), 31. https://doi.org/10.1186/1744-9081-5-31  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, June 18, 2021

Will Future Civilizations Get Oil From Human Fossils?

Learn the easiest way to forgive and forget; whether human fossils can produce oil; and what bees yell when surprised. The forgetting part of "forgive and forget" is easier when you forgive emotionally by Kelsey Donk Here’s The Best Way To Forgive And Forget. (2021, May 4). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/05/04/heres-the-best-way-to-forgive-and-forget/  Noreen, S., & MacLeod, M. D. (2021). Moving on or deciding to let go? A pathway exploring the relationship between emotional and decisional forgiveness and intentional forgetting. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, 47(2), 295–315. https://doi.org/10.1037/xlm0000948  If we get oil from dinosaur fossils, will future civilizations get oil from human fossils? by Steffie Drucker (Listener question from Hunter in Chicago) Hunter’s tweet: https://twitter.com/whuntah/status/1390766688354902019  Do Fossil Fuels Really Come from Fossils? | Britannica. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/story/do-fossil-fuels-really-come-from-fossils  ‌Westreich, S. (2021, March 29). Does Gasoline Really Come From Dinosaurs? - Sharing Science - Medium. Medium; Sharing Science. https://medium.com/a-microbiome-scientist-at-large/does-gasoline-really-come-from-dinosaurs-3d2d4e70c6d8  ‌What Are Fossil Fuels? | Smithsonian Ocean. (2020, March 26). Si.edu. https://ocean.si.edu/conservation/gulf-oil-spill/what-are-fossil-fuels  ‌Explainer: Where fossil fuels come from. (2018, September 20). Science News for Students. https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/explainer-where-fossil-fuels-come  ‌DINO History | Sinclair Oil Corporation. (2015). Sinclairoil.com. https://www.sinclairoil.com/dino-history  Bees Yell “Whoop” When They're Surprised by Anna Todd Wong, S. (2020). Honeybees let out a “whoop” when they bump into each other. New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2121275-honeybees-let-out-a-whoop-when-they-bump-into-each-other/  ‌Ramsey, M., Bencsik, M., & Newton, M. I. (2017). Long-term trends in the honeybee “whooping signal” revealed by automated detection. PLOS ONE, 12(2), e0171162. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0171162  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, June 17, 2021

What Does Your Digital Body Language Say?

Learn about “digital body language” guidelines and how scientists brought multiple molecules into the same quantum state. Additional resources from Erica Dhawan: Pick up "Digital Body Language: How to Build Trust & Connection No Matter the Distance" from your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250246523  Website: https://ericadhawan.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericadhawan  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericadhawan_/  Scientists brought multiple molecules into the same quantum state, which is a big deal by Briana Brownell UChicago scientists harness molecules into single quantum state. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/uoc-ush042221.php  ‌Ultracold Molecules | JILA - Exploring the Frontiers of Physics. (2015). Colorado.edu. https://jila.colorado.edu/yelabs/research/ultracold-molecules  ‌Cornish, S. (2008). From atoms to molecules (and back). Physics, 1. https://physics.aps.org/articles/v1/24  ‌Physicists Turn Atomic Bose-Einstein Condensate into Molecular One | Physics | Sci-News.com. (2021). Breaking Science News | Sci-News.com. http://www.sci-news.com/physics/molecular-bose-einstein-condensate-09606.html  ‌Carr, L. D., DeMille, D., Krems, R. V., & Ye, J. (2009). Cold and ultracold molecules: science, technology and applications. New Journal of Physics, 11(5), 055049. https://doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/11/5/055049  Bose-Einstein Condensate: A New Form of Matter. (2001, October 9). NIST. https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2001/10/bose-einstein-condensate-new-form-matter  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, June 16, 2021

Pollen Is Not Actually Plant Sperm

Learn why your mom calls you your sibling’s name; why pollen isn’t just plant sperm; and what really causes sore muscles. If Your Mom Calls You Your Sibling’s Name, It Means She Loves You Both by Joanie Faletto Trudeau, M. (2017, January 16). When The Brain Scrambles Names, It’s Because You Love Them. NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/01/16/509353565/when-the-brain-scrambles-names-its-because-you-love-them  ‌Deffler, S. A., Fox, C., Ogle, C. M., & Rubin, D. C. (2016). All my children: The roles of semantic category and phonetic similarity in the misnaming of familiar individuals. Memory & Cognition, 44(7), 989–999. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13421-016-0613-z ‌ Dupont, M. (2019). Experimentally Induced Single and Repeated Personal Name Confusions: The Impact of Phonological and Semantic Similarity. Psychological Reports, 123(3), 781–805. https://doi.org/10.1177/0033294118825098  Pollen is not plant sperm. It’s something much weirder. by Cameron Duke Alternation of generations | Definition & Examples | Britannica. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/alternation-of-generations  BD Editors. (2018, May 17). Alternation of Generations (Plant): Definition, Life Cycle | Biology Dictionary. Biology Dictionary. https://biologydictionary.net/alternation-of-generations/  Pollen - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. (2016). Sciencedirect.com. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/pollen  Reece, J. B., Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Alexander, S., Minorsky, P. V., Jackson, R. B., & Campbell, N. A. (2014). Campbell biology (10th ed.). Pearson. Lactic Acid Is Not What Causes Sore Muscles originally aired April 24, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/hubble-telescope-history-selfie-science-and-exerci  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, June 15, 2021

Painless Tips to Help the Environment (w/ Paul Greenberg)

Learn why there could be stars made of antimatter. Plus: author Paul Greenberg’s tips to reduce your carbon footprint. There could be stars made of antimatter in our galaxy by Briana Brownell NASA - JSC Engineering - Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer. (2013). Nasa.gov. https://www.nasa.gov/centers/johnson/engineering/projects/alpha_magnetic_spectrometer/index.html  ‌may. (2017, April 19). Giant space magnet may have trapped antihelium, raising idea of lingering pools of antimatter in the cosmos. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2017/04/giant-space-magnet-may-have-trapped-antihelium-raising-idea-lingering-pools-antimatter ‌ Dr Alfredo Carpineti. (2021, April 29). Where Antimatter Stars Are Located In The Milky Way (If They Actually Exist). IFLScience; IFLScience. https://www.iflscience.com/space/where-antimatter-stars-are-located-in-the-milky-way-if-they-actually-exist/  ‌Poulin, V., Salati, P., Cholis, I., Kamionkowski, M., & Silk, J. (2019). Where do the AMS-02 antihelium events come from? Physical Review D, 99(2). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevd.99.023016  Additional resources from Paul Greenberg: Pick up "The Climate Diet: 50 Simple Ways to Trim Your Carbon Footprint" at your local bookstore: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780593296769  Website: https://www.paulgreenberg.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/4fishgreenberg  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, June 14, 2021

Move Over, CRISPR — New Gene Editing Tech is Here

Learn about the RLR gene editing tool; Victorian-era emoji; and why “night shift” screen settings don’t help you sleep. RLR is a new gene editing tool that's safer and more useful than CRISPR by Cameron Duke Move over CRISPR, the retrons are coming. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/wifb-moc042921.php  Schubert, M. G., Goodman, D. B., Wannier, T. M., Kaur, D., Farzadfard, F., Lu, T. K., Shipman, S. L., & Church, G. M. (2021). High-throughput functional variant screens via in vivo production of single-stranded DNA. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(18), e2018181118. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2018181118  Swingle, B., Markel, E., & Cartinhour, S. (2010). Oligonucleotide recombination: A hidden treasure. Bioengineered Bugs, 1(4), 265–268. https://doi.org/10.4161/bbug.1.4.12098  Irving, M. (2021, May 4). Harvard gene-editing tool “sneaks” DNA into cells without making cuts. New Atlas. https://newatlas.com/biology/retron-library-recombineering-gene-editing-crispr/  ‌Are Retrons the Next CRISPR? | Cell And Molecular Biology. (2021). Labroots. https://www.labroots.com/trending/cell-and-molecular-biology/20347/retrons-crispr  Flowers Were Emoji For Victorians by Anna Todd Romie Stott. (2016, August 15). How Flower-Obsessed Victorians Encoded Messages in Bouquets. Atlas Obscura; Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/how-flowerobsessed-victorians-encoded-messages-in-bouquets  The meaning of flowers, Floriography, language of flowers, advice hints and tips from All Florists.co.uk. Allflorists.co.uk. http://www.allflorists.co.uk/advice_flowerMeanings.asp  "Night shift" screen settings don't really help you sleep by Kelsey Donk Is night shift really helping you sleep better? (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/byu-ins042621.php Duraccio, K. M., Zaugg, K. K., Blackburn, R. C., & Jensen, C. D. (2021). Does iPhone night shift mitigate negative effects of smartphone use on sleep outcomes in emerging adults? Sleep Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleh.2021.03.005  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, June 11, 2021

A Good Reason to Resolve Your Arguments

Learn how resolving arguments can erase nearly all bad feelings, and why almost all calico cats are female. Plus: trivia! Resolving an argument can almost erase the emotional stress it caused by Kelsey Donk Resolving Arguments Can Prevent Bad Feelings From Lingering — And We Get Better At It As We Age. (2021, April 22). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/04/22/resolving-arguments-can-prevent-bad-feelings-from-lingering-and-we-get-better-at-it-as-we-age/  Witzel, D. D., & Stawski, R. S. (2021). Resolution Status and Age as Moderators for Interpersonal Everyday Stress and Stressor-Related Affect. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbab006  Why Calico Cats Are Almost Always Female by Ashley Hamer Stone, S. (2015, March 16). Why are Calico Cats Almost Always Female? Today I Found Out. http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2015/03/calico-cats-almost-always-female  Fitzsimmons, P. (2017, November 7). Are All Orange Cats Male and All Calico Cats Female? BeChewy; Chewy. https://be.chewy.com/behavior-pet-facts-are-all-orange-cats-male-all-calico-cats-female/  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Challenge Trivia game: Cuttlefish: https://www.curiositydaily.com/your-roommate-really-doesnt-know-how-youre-feeling/  Bland space diet: https://www.curiositydaily.com/introverts-fared-better-than-extroverts-during-the-pandemic/  Prison device: https://www.curiositydaily.com/from-music-to-bacon-biology-is-everywhere-w-biologist-melanie-peffer/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, June 10, 2021

The Oldest Kids in Class Are Also the Most Popular

Learn why older classmates are more popular; how some invasive species help their ecosystems; and keyboard cleaning tips.   Don't be surprised if the oldest kids in your class were also more popular by Kelsey Donk PsychNewsDaily Staff. (2021, May 5). High school popularity: study shows oldest kids in the class also the most popular. PsychNewsDaily. https://www.psychnewsdaily.com/high-school-popularity-study-shows-oldest-kids-in-the-class-also-the-most-popular/  van Aalst, D. A. E., & van Tubergen, F. (2021). More popular because you’re older? Relative age effect on popularity among adolescents in class. PLOS ONE, 16(5), e0249336. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0249336  Invasive species aren't always harmful — some help their ecosystems thrive by Cameron Duke Ahmed, I. (2021, April 29). How donkeys digging wells help life thrive in the desert. Phys.org; Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-04-donkeys-wells-life.html  Griffiths, J., & Villablanca, F. (n.d.). Managing monarch butterfly overwintering groves: making room among the eucalyptus. 101(1). Retrieved May 9, 2021, from https://www.monarchjointventure.org/images/uploads/documents/griffiths_and_villablanca_2015.pdf  Invasive Species Aren’t Always Unwanted (Published 2016). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/01/science/invasive-species.html  Lundgren, E. J., Ramp, D., Stromberg, J. C., Wu, J., Nieto, N. C., Sluk, M., Moeller, K. T., & Wallach, A. D. (2021). Equids engineer desert water availability. Science, 372(6541), 491–495. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abd6775  SCHLAEPFER, M. A., SAX, D. F., & OLDEN, J. D. (2011a). The Potential Conservation Value of Non-Native Species. Conservation Biology, 25(3), 428–437. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1523-1739.2010.01646.x  This Is How Often You Should Clean Your Keyboard originally aired May 14, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/types-of-narcissists-don-t-garden-with-coffee-grou  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, June 09, 2021

Why We Always Forget that Less Is More (w/ Leidy Klotz)

Learn how human hair can improve solar panels and why people tend to add, not subtract, when trying to improve something. Scientists are using human hair to make carbon nanodots for displays & solar panels by Grant Currin Carbon dots from human hair boost solar cells. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/quot-cdf040721.php  ‌Pham, N. D., Singh, A., Chen, W., Hoang, M. T., Yang, Y., Wang, X., Wolff, A., Wen, X., Jia, B., Sonar, P., & Wang, H. (2021). Self-assembled carbon dot-wrapped perovskites enable light trapping and defect passivation for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 9(12), 7508–7521. https://doi.org/10.1039/d1ta00036e  ‌Lim, S. Y., Shen, W., & Gao, Z. (2015). Carbon quantum dots and their applications. Chemical Society Reviews, 44(1), 362–381. https://doi.org/10.1039/c4cs00269e  Additional resources from Leidy Klotz: Pick up "Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ePsfzf  Nature study: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03380-y  Website: https://www.leidyklotz.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Leidyklotz  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, June 08, 2021

Stress During Pregnancy Might Affect the Baby’s Sex

Learn about how stress during pregnancy can affect a newborn’s sex; skipping stone physics in space; and overspending. Stress can make a pregnant person twice as likely to have a girl by Grant Currin Beres, D. (2021, April 13). Stressed-out mothers are twice as likely to give birth to a girl. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/surprising-science/stress-pregnancy  Romero-Gonzalez, B., Puertas-Gonzalez, J. A., Gonzalez-Perez, R., Davila, M., & Peralta-Ramirez, M. I. (2021). Hair cortisol levels in pregnancy as a possible determinant of fetal sex: a longitudinal study. Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1017/s2040174420001300  Scientists have shed light on the physics of skipping stones to make landing spacecraft safer by Briana Brownell Tang, J., Zhao, K., Chen, H., & Cao, D. (2021). Trajectory and attitude study of a skipping stone. Physics of Fluids, 33(4), 043316. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0040158  Stone skipping techniques can improve reentry of space vehicles. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/aiop-sst041521.php  Advanced Aerospace Medicine On-line. (2018, April 11). FAA.gov.  https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/cami/library/online_libraries/aerospace_medicine/tutorial/media/III.4.1.7_Returning_from_Space.pdf  Lovell, J., Kluger, J. (1994). Apollo 13. Houghton Mifflin.  https://books.google.ca/books?id=LDJ43xYxK5YC&pg=PA258&lpg=PA258&dq=Apollo+13+reentry+angle&source=bl&ots=3Cc9mzZNJR&sig=sLWSkkivIHidkiZ_qY3YjyKypaQ&hl=en&sa=X&ei=BemhUuf2NI6OkAfNioCoCg&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=Apollo%2013%20reentry%20angle&f=false  C. Clanet, F. Hersen, and L. Bocquet, “ Secrets of successful stone-skipping,” Nature 427, 29–29 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/427029a  To Avoid Overspending, Think of Money as Hours of Your Life originally aired September 26, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/gardening-with-martian-soil-how-to-stop-overspendi  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, June 07, 2021

A Robot That Talks to Itself Might Be Easier to Interact With

Learn about interacting with robots that talk to themselves; “mad honey,” a rare, dangerous hallucinogen; and “alief.” Robots that talk to themselves might be easier to interact with by Grant Currin Pepper the humanoid and programmable robot | SoftBank Robotics. (2021). Softbankrobotics.com. https://www.softbankrobotics.com/emea/en/pepper  Pipitone, A., & Chella, A. (2021). What robots want? Hearing the inner voice of a robot. IScience, 102371. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2021.102371  Pepper the robot talks to itself to improve its interactions with people. (2021). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210421124654.htm  "Mad honey" is a weird, rare, dangerous hallucinogen used as medicine around the Black Sea by Steffie Drucker Johnson, S. (2021, April 23). “Mad honey”: The rare hallucinogen from the mountains of Nepal. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/mad-honey  ‌The Hallucinogenic Honey of Nepal and Turkey. (2017, November 12). Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/foods/mad-honey-red-hallucinogen  ‌Hess, P. (2017, July 17). Mad Honey: What to know before eating hallucinogenic honey from Nepal. Inverse; Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/33974-mad-honey-nepal-rhododendron-grayanotoxin-hallucinogenic  ‌Jansen, S. A., Kleerekooper, I., Hofman, Z. L. M., Kappen, I. F. P. M., Stary-Weinzinger, A., & van der Heyden, M. A. G. (2012). Grayanotoxin Poisoning: “Mad Honey Disease” and Beyond. Cardiovascular Toxicology, 12(3), 208–215. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12012-012-9162-2  Alief Is When You Act In Opposition To Your True Beliefs by Ashley Hamer Gendler, T. S. (2008). Alief in action (and reaction). Mind & Language, 23(5), 552-585. http://www.errol-lord.com/uploads/1/8/6/6/18669048/gendler-aliefinaction.pdf  Bloom, P. (2010, May 30). The Pleasures of Imagination. The Chronicle of Higher Education; The Chronicle of Higher Education. https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-pleasures-of-imagination/  ‌Kawakami, K., Dovidio, J. F., Moll, J., Hermsen, S., & Russin, A. (2000). Just say no (to stereotyping): effects of training in the negation of stereotypic associations on stereotype activation. Journal of personality and social psychology, 78(5), 871. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sander-Hermsen-2/publication/12497209_Just_Say_No_to_Stereotyping_Effects_of_Training_in_the_Negation_of_Stereotypic_Associations_on_Stereotype_Activation/links/5602972108ae849b3c0e11f1/Just-Say-No-to-Stereotyping-Effects-of-Training-in-the-Negation-of-Stereotypic-Associations-on-Stereotype-Activation.pdf  Blair, I. V. (2002). The Malleability of Automatic Stereotypes and Prejudice. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 6(3), 242–261. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327957pspr0603_8  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, June 04, 2021

How Do Wild Animals Know What to Eat?

Learn why helping others feels like helping ourselves, how wild animals eat healthy, and how the Sahara feeds the Amazon. We're less likely to remember the things we've given to friends than strangers by Kelsey Donk We’re Worse At Remembering Exactly What We’ve Given To Friends Than What We’ve Given To Strangers. (2021, April 12). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/04/12/were-worse-at-remembering-exactly-what-weve-given-to-friends-than-what-weve-given-to-strangers/  Uğurlar, P., Posten, A.-C., & Zürn, M. (2021). Interpersonal closeness impairs decision memory. Social Psychology, 52(2), 125–129. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-9335/a000439  How do wild animals eat a healthy diet when humans struggle to? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Jason in Port Ewen, New York) Predators hunt for a balanced diet. (2012). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120110192942.htm  Provenza, F. (2018, November 30). Animals Can Help Us Rediscover Our Nutritional Wisdom. Scientific American Blog Network. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/animals-can-help-us-rediscover-our-nutritional-wisdom/  Strauss, S. (2006). Clara M. Davis and the wisdom of letting children choose their own diets. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 175(10), 1199–1199. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.060990  Schatzker, M. (2015, April 9). How Flavor Drives Nutrition. WSJ; The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-flavor-drives-nutrition-1428596326  Tucker, A. (2009, July 14). Why Modern Foods Hijack Our Brains. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/why-modern-foods-hijack-our-brains-63123747/  Deckersbach, T., Das, S. K., Urban, L. E., Salinardi, T., Batra, P., Rodman, A. M., Arulpragasam, A. R., Dougherty, D. D., & Roberts, S. B. (2014). Pilot randomized trial demonstrating reversal of obesity-related abnormalities in reward system responsivity to food cues with a behavioral intervention. Nutrition & Diabetes, 4(9), e129–e129. https://doi.org/10.1038/nutd.2014.26  The Amazon Rainforest feeds on millions of tons of dust from the Sahara Desert per year by Grant Currin Saharan Dust Feeds Amazon’s Plants. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/nasa-satellite-reveals-how-much-saharan-dust-feeds-amazon-s-plants  Yu, H., Chin, M., Yuan, T., Bian, H., Remer, L. A., Prospero, J. M., Omar, A., Winker, D., Yang, Y., Zhang, Y., Zhang, Z., & Zhao, C. (2015). The fertilizing role of African dust in the Amazon rainforest: A first multiyear assessment based on data from Cloud‐Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations. Geophysical Research Letters, 42(6), 1984–1991. https://doi.org/10.1002/2015gl063040  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, June 03, 2021

What Rain is Like on Other Planets

Learn about rain on other planets; why Americans used to not use forks; and whether sleep or exercise is more important. What is rain like on other planets? by Cameron Duke Dhingra, R. D., Barnes, J. W., Brown, R. H., Burrati, B. J., Sotin, C., Nicholson, P. D., Baines, K. H., Clark, R. N., Soderblom, J. M., Jauman, R., Rodriguez, S., Mouélic, S. L., Turtle, E. P., Perry, J. E., Cottini, V., & Jennings, D. E. (2019). Observational Evidence for Summer Rainfall at Titan’s North Pole. Geophysical Research Letters, 46(3), 1205–1212. https://doi.org/10.1029/2018gl080943  https://jpl.nasa.gov. (2012, September 11). NASA Observations Point to “Dry Ice” Snowfall on Mars. Nasa.gov. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-observations-point-to-dry-ice-snowfall-on-mars  Kerr, R. A. (1999). PLANETARY SCIENCE:Neptune May Crush Methane Into Diamonds. Science, 286(5437), 25a25. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.286.5437.25a  Loftus, K., & Wordsworth, R. D. (2021). The Physics of Falling Raindrops in Diverse Planetary Atmospheres. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, 126(4). https://doi.org/10.1029/2020je006653  Tomaswick, A. (2021). Fascinating Infograph Shows What Rain Is Like Elsewhere in The Solar System. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/this-graph-shows-what-raindrops-would-be-like-on-other-worlds  Additional resources from Jason Feifer: Build for Tomorrow podcast: https://www.jasonfeifer.com/build-for-tomorrow/  Website: https://www.jasonfeifer.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyfeifer  Sleep vs. Exercise: Which Is More Important? originally aired September 23, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/sleep-vs-exercise-milky-way-pictures-military-meth  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, June 02, 2021

What Elevators Can Teach Us About Autonomous Cars (w/ Jason Feifer of Entrepreneur Magazine)

Learn what the elevator can teach us about our past and our future. Plus: surprising discoveries from bomb-pulse dating. Additional resources from Jason Feifer: Build for Tomorrow podcast: https://www.jasonfeifer.com/build-for-tomorrow/  Website: https://www.jasonfeifer.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyfeifer  "Bomb pulse dating" is how scientists measure the age of living cells using nuclear fallout by Briana Brownell Eveleth, R. (2013, February 19). Nuclear Bombs Made It Possible to Carbon Date Human Tissue. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/nuclear-bombs-made-it-possible-to-carbon-date-human-tissue-20074710/  ‌Mohan, G. (2013, July). Nuclear fallout drops the bomb on ivory poachers. Los Angeles Times; Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/science/la-xpm-2013-jul-01-la-sci-sn-nuclear-fallout-poachers-20130630-story.html  ‌Zoppi, U., Skopec, Z., Skopec, J., Jones, G., Fink, D., Hua, Q., Jacobsen, G., Tuniz, C., & Williams, A. (2004). Forensic applications of 14C bomb-pulse dating. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, 223-224, 770–775. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nimb.2004.04.143  ‌Eriksson, P. S., Perfilieva, E., Björk-Eriksson, T., Alborn, A.-M., Nordborg, C., Peterson, D. A., & Gage, F. H. (1998). Neurogenesis in the adult human hippocampus. Nature Medicine, 4(11), 1313–1317. https://doi.org/10.1038/3305  ‌Arnold, C. (2013, December 11). Cold War Bomb Testing Is Solving Biology’s Biggest Mysteries. Pbs.org; Nova. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/bomb-pulse/  ‌Krulwich, R. (2008, November 16). How A-Bomb Testing Changed Our Trees. NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96750869?storyId=96750869  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, June 01, 2021

We’re Morbidly Curious About What “Might Have Been”

Learn about counterfactual curiosity; the first entanglement-based quantum network; and Rome’s remarkable Cloaca Maxima. We're morbidly curious to discover what "might have been," even though it can cause regret by Kelsey Donk We Have A Strong Urge To Find Out What Might Have Been — Even When This Leads To Feelings Of Regret. (2021, April 8). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/04/08/we-have-a-strong-urge-to-find-out-what-might-have-been-even-when-this-leads-to-feelings-of-regret/  FitzGibbon, L., Komiya, A., & Murayama, K. (2021). The lure of counterfactual curiosity: People incur a cost to experience regret. Psychological science, 32(2), 241-255. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0956797620963615  Researchers have created the first entanglement-based quantum network by Briana Brownell Researchers establish the first entanglement-based quantum network. (2021, April 15). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2021-04-entanglement-based-quantum-network.html  ‌Castelvecchi, D. (2021). Quantum network is step towards ultrasecure internet. Nature, 590(7847), 540–541. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-00420-5  Malewar, A. (2021, April 16). First entanglement-based quantum network established. Tech Explorist. https://www.techexplorist.com/first-entanglement-based-quantum-network-established/38724/  Caddy, B. (2021, April 19). Quantum internet: A revolution in knowledge is almost a reality. Inverse; Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/innovation/quantum-internet-is-coming  Neven, H. ‌(2015, December 8). When can Quantum Annealing win? Google AI Blog. https://ai.googleblog.com/2015/12/when-can-quantum-annealing-win.html  ‌Dutch researchers establish the first entanglement-based quantum network. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/duot-dre040921.php  ‌Pompili, M., Hermans, S. L. N., Baier, S., Beukers, H. K. C., Humphreys, P. C., Schouten, R. N., Vermeulen, R. F. L., Tiggelman, M. J., dos Santos Martins, L., Dirkse, B., Wehner, S., & Hanson, R. (2021). Realization of a multinode quantum network of remote solid-state qubits. Science, 372(6539), 259–264. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abg1919  One Of Rome’s Oldest Monuments Is One Of The First Sewer Systems In The World by Reuben Westmaas Squires, N. (2012, November 14). Ancient Rome sewer tunnels “in danger of collapsing.” The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/9677683/Ancient-Rome-sewer-tunnels-in-danger-of-collapsing.html  ‌Function and Significance. (2021). Cloaca Maxima. https://cloacamaxima.weebly.com/function-and-significance.html  Rome, Cloaca Maxima - Livius. (2020). Livius.org. https://www.livius.org/articles/place/rome/rome-photos/rome-cloaca-maxima/  The “Greatest Sewer” of Ancient Rome. (2017, April 11). Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cloaca-maxima  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for fr

Mon, May 31, 2021

Why Cavities Are So Sensitive to the Cold

Learn about why cavities are so cold-sensitive; an ant that shrinks its brain; and why swimming makes you extra hungry. Here's why dental cavities are so sensitive to cold by Cameron Duke Bernal, L., Sotelo-Hitschfeld, P., König, C., Sinica, V., Wyatt, A., Winter, Z., Hein, A., Touska, F., Reinhardt, S., Tragl, A., Kusuda, R., Wartenberg, P., Sclaroff, A., Pfeifer, J. D., Ectors, F., Dahl, A., Freichel, M., Vlachova, V., Brauchi, S., & Roza, C. (2021). Odontoblast TRPC5 channels signal cold pain in teeth. Science Advances, 7(13), eabf5567. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abf5567  How teeth sense the cold. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/hhmi-hts032421.php  There’s an ant that shrinks its brain to try to become the queen by Cameron Duke Annie, R. (2021, April 13). These Ants Shrink Their Brains for a Chance to Become Queen. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/13/science/ants-brains-queen.html  Penick, C. A., Ghaninia, M., Haight, K. L., Opachaloemphan, C., Yan, H., Reinberg, D., & Liebig, J. (2021). Reversible plasticity in brain size, behaviour and physiology characterizes caste transitions in a socially flexible ant ( Harpegnathos saltator ). Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 288(1948). https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2021.0141  Urbani, C. B., Boyan, G. S., Blarer, A., Billen, J., & Musthak Ali, T. M. (1994). A novel mechanism for jumping in the indian antHarpegnathos saltator (Jerdon) (Formicidae, Ponerinae). Experientia, 50(S1), 63–71. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01992052  Swimming Really Does Make You Hungrier Than Other Forms of Exercise by Ashley Hamer Harvard Health Publishing. (2021). Calories burned in 30 minutes for people of three different weights - Harvard Health. Harvard Health; Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/diet-and-weight-loss/calories-burned-in-30-minutes-of-leisure-and-routine-activities  ‌Exercise In Cold Water May Increase Appetite, UF Study Finds. (2021). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/05/050504225732.htm ‌ Sportscience Compeat: Swimmers: Body fat mystery! (1997). Sportsci.org. http://www.sportsci.org/news/compeat/fat.html  Harmon, K. (2011, May 10). Sink or Swim: Muscle versus Fat. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/muscle-versus-fat/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, May 28, 2021

Is Exercise for Work as Good as Exercise for Play?

Learn about dog jealousy; physical activity at work vs. at play; and why only certain parts of us get pruney when wet. Dogs act jealous of their owner's attention to other dogs even when they can't see the dog by Steffie Drucker Dogs act jealously even when they don’t see their rival. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/afps-daj040821.php   Bastos, A. P. M., Neilands, P. D., Hassall, R. S., Lim, B. C., & Taylor, A. H. (2021). Dogs Mentally Represent Jealousy-Inducing Social Interactions. Psychological Science, 095679762097914. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797620979149  Coren, S. (2017, January 19). Do Dogs Feel Jealousy or Envy? American Kennel Club; American Kennel Club. https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/do-dogs-feel-jealousy-or-envy/  Physical activity for leisure is good for your health, but physical activity on the job is not by Kelsey Donk Leisure physical activity is linked with health benefits but work activity is not. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/esoc-lpa040721.php  Holtermann, A., Schnohr, P., Nordestgaard, B. G., & Marott, J. L. (2021). The physical activity paradox in cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality: the contemporary Copenhagen General Population Study with 104 046 adults. European Heart Journal, 42(15), 1499–1511. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehab087  Why do our fingers get pruney in water but not our mouths? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Ethan in Ithaca) Summers, B. (2013). Science gets a grip on wrinkly fingers. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature.2013.12175  ‌Yong, E. (2011). Pruney fingers grip better. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/news.2011.388  Water-induced finger wrinkles improve handling of wet objects | Biology Letters. (2013). Biology Letters. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsbl.2012.0999  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, May 27, 2021

How a Plant Gene Ended Up in an Insect’s DNA

Learn about “brain fog” in menopause; NASA’s patent prevalence; and a plant gene found in an insect for the first time. Additional resources from Dr. Jen Gunter: Pick up "The Menopause Manifesto" from Amazon: https://amzn.to/33dlIYy   Website: https://drjengunter.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJenGunter  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJGunter/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjengunter/  People Working On NASA Projects Rack Up Every One In 1,000 Patents by Joanie Faletto NASA - NASA Engineers and Scientists-Transforming Dreams Into Reality. (2014). Nasa.gov. https://www.nasa.gov/50th/50th_magazine/scientists.html  Home | NASA Spinoff. (2021). Nasa.gov. https://spinoff.nasa.gov/  ‌40 Years of NASA Spinoff. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/offices/oct/40-years-of-nasa-spinoff  ‌Memory Foam Supports and Shapes in Women’s Apparel | NASA Spinoff. (2019). Nasa.gov. https://spinoff.nasa.gov/Spinoff2019/cg_4.html  A plant gene was found in an insect for the first time by Cameron Duke Plant gene found in insect, shields it from leaf toxins. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/cp-pg031721.php  Xia, J., Guo, Z., Yang, Z., Han, H., Wang, S., Xu, H., Yang, X., Yang, F., Wu, Q., Xie, W., Zhou, X., Dermauw, W., Turlings, T. C. J., & Zhang, Y. (2021). Whitefly hijacks a plant detoxification gene that neutralizes plant toxins. Cell, 184(7), 1693-1705.e17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2021.02.014  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, May 26, 2021

What’s the Deal with Hot Flashes? (w/ OB-GYN Dr. Jen Gunter)

Learn about what antimatter is and how we discovered it. Then, Dr. Gen Gunter will demystify menopause.  How we discovered antimatter by Briana Brownell Marco Gersabeck,The Conversation. (2019, March 21). Why Is There More Matter Than Antimatter? Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-is-there-more-matter-than-antimatter/  ‌Antimatter from bananas. (2015). Symmetry Magazine. https://www.symmetrymagazine.org/2009/07/23/antimatter-from-bananas  ‌Dirac’s equation predicts antiparticles | timeline.web.cern.ch. (2021). Cern.ch. https://timeline.web.cern.ch/diracs-equation-predicts-antiparticles  ‌Thompson, A. (2017, June 23). In 1928, One Physicist Accidentally Predicted Antimatter. Popular Mechanics; Popular Mechanics. https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a27049/in-1928-one-physicist-accidentally-predicted-antimatter/ ‌ Vidmar, D. (2011). The Dirac equation and the prediction of antimatter. PDF document provided on the internet by the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Additional resources from Dr. Jen Gunter: Pick up "The Menopause Manifesto" from Amazon: https://amzn.to/33dlIYy   Website: https://drjengunter.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrJenGunter  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJGunter/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjengunter/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, May 25, 2021

The World’s Oldest Thumb Belongs to a Dinosaur

Learn about the “Monkeydactyl” fossil; whether it’s safe to eat food with freezer burn; and post-death “zombie genes.” Newly discovered "Monkeydactyl" fossil has the oldest known opposable thumb by Grant Currin New Jurassic flying reptile reveals the oldest opposed thumb. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/uob-njf041221.php  Zhou, X., Pêgas, R. V., Ma, W., Han, G., Jin, X., Leal, M. E. C., Bonde, N., Kobayashi, Y., Lautenschlager, S., Wei, X., Shen, C., & Ji, S. (2021). A new darwinopteran pterosaur reveals arborealism and an opposed thumb. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.03.030  Fox, A. (2021, April 16). A Prehistoric Flying Creature Nicknamed “Monkeydactyl” May Have Climbed Trees Using Opposable Thumbs. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/monkeydactyl-may-have-climbed-using-opposable-thumbs-180977531/  Specktor, B. (2021, April 16). Tiny Jurassic “Monkeydactyl” has the oldest pair of thumbs on Earth. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/pterosaur-monkeydactyl-oldest-animal-thumbs.html  Is It Safe to Eat Food That Has Freezer Burn? Originally aired April 26, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/freezer-burn-science-a-giant-flying-reptile-and-ho  Some genes activate in your brain after you die by Cameron Duke Dachet, F., Brown, J. B., Valyi-Nagy, T., Narayan, K. D., Serafini, A., Boley, N., Gingeras, T. R., Celniker, S. E., Mohapatra, G., & Loeb, J. A. (2021). Selective time-dependent changes in activity and cell-specific gene expression in human postmortem brain. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 6078. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85801-6  “Zombie” genes? Research shows some genes come to life in the brain after death. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/uoia-gr032321.php?s=09  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, May 24, 2021

Human Screams Communicate a Rainbow of Emotions

Learn about 5G’s wireless power grid potential; the emotions of human screams; and the 3 categories of friendships. We could use 5G as its own wireless power grid by Grant Currin Leveraging the 5G network to wirelessly power IoT devices. (2021). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210325150019.htm  Eid, A., Hester, J. G. D., & Tentzeris, M. M. (2021). 5G as a wireless power grid. Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-79500-x  Gaura, E., & James Peter Brusey. (2021, April 9). Nikola Tesla: 5G network could realise his dream of wireless electricity, a century after experiments failed. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/nikola-tesla-5g-network-could-realise-his-dream-of-wireless-electricity-a-century-after-experiments-failed-158665  Human screams communicate at least six different emotions by Steffie Drucker Human screams communicate at least six emotions. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-04/p-hsc040721.php   Kiefer, P. (2021, April 15). The human scream that’s the most recognizable | Popular Science. Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/story/science/human-scream-study/   JV Chamary. (2021, April 23). Are Humans More Sensitive To Screams From Sex Than Fear? Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jvchamary/2021/04/14/science-human-screams/?sh=2be610c12fc2   Frühholz, S., Dietziker, J., Staib, M., & Trost, W. (2021). Neurocognitive processing efficiency for discriminating human non-alarm rather than alarm scream calls. PLOS Biology, 19(4), e3000751. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000751  Screams used with permission from Sascha Frueholz Friendships fall into three categories by Anna Todd McCabe, J. (2016). Friends with Academic Benefits. Contexts, 15(3), 22–29. https://doi.org/10.1177/1536504216662237  ‌Wang, A. X. (2016, October 26). Ivy League research says there are three types of social friendships people make. Quartz; Quartz. https://qz.com/819754/ivy-league-research-says-there-are-three-types-of-social-friendships-people-make/  ‌Most People’s Friendships Fall Into One of Three Categories. (2017, January 6). Mentalfloss.com. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/90636/most-peoples-friendships-fall-one-three-categories  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, May 21, 2021

Mushrooms Are More Like Humans Than Plants

Learn how mushrooms are more like humans than plants; why your tongue isn’t a muscle; and ferret-training robot badgers. Mushrooms are more like humans than plants by Grant Currin More from this author. (2016, January 12). How Are Mushrooms More Similar to Humans than Plants?» Science ABC. Science ABC. https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/how-are-mushrooms-more-similar-to-humans-than-plants.html  Inglis-Arkell, E. (2012, September 7). Why are mushrooms more like humans than they are like plants? io9. https://io9.gizmodo.com/why-are-mushrooms-more-like-humans-than-they-are-like-p-5940434  Steenkamp, E. T., Wright, J., & Baldauf, S. L. (2005). The Protistan Origins of Animals and Fungi. Molecular Biology and Evolution, 23(1), 93–106. https://doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msj011  Baldauf, S. L., & Palmer, J. D. (1993). Animals and fungi are each other’s closest relatives: congruent evidence from multiple proteins. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 90(24), 11558–11562. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.90.24.11558 ‌ Burki, F., Roger, A. J., Brown, M. W., & Simpson, A. G. B. (2020). The New Tree of Eukaryotes. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 35(1), 43–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2019.08.008  Why do people say the tongue is the strongest muscle in the body? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Dave) Julia Calderone,Ben Fogelson. (2014, August 15). Fact or Fiction?: The Tongue Is the Strongest Muscle in the Body. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fact-or-fiction-the-tongue-is-the-strongest-muscle-in-the-body/  ‌Katherine Harmon Courage. (2014, January 10). Octopus Arms, Human Tongues Intertwine for Science. Scientific American Blog Network. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/octopus-chronicles/octopus-arms-human-tongues-intertwine-for-science/  The Tongue - Muscles - Innervation - Vasculature - TeachMeAnatomy. (2015). Teachmeanatomy.info. https://teachmeanatomy.info/head/muscles/tongue/  Wildlife conservationists tried to train black-footed ferrets with robots by Cameron Duke Andrews, R. M. (1989, August 26). “Robo-Badger” Is Scary, But Do Friendly Ferrets Think So? AP NEWS; Associated Press. https://apnews.com/article/3f45b4ae40266310acf8e4fffc70f01a  Biggins, D. E., Vargas, A., Godbey, J. L., & Anderson, S. H. (1999). Influence of prerelease experience on reintroduced black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes). Biological Conservation, 89(2), 121–129. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0006-3207(98)00158-x  Edwards, M. C., Ford, C., Hoy, J. M., FitzGibbon, S., & Murray, P. J. (2021). How to train your wildlife: A review of predator avoidance training. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 234, 105170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2020.105170  Heim, M. (2011, February). Survival Training, Ferret Style. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/survival-training-ferret-style-32562/  Saving the Black-footed Ferret. (2021). Biologicaldiversity.org. https://www.biologicaldiversit

Thu, May 20, 2021

Roses Smell Different in Space

Learn about emotions in online reviews; how flowers smell in space; and how water efficiency affected human evolution. Emotions matter more than ratings when it comes to online reviews by Kelsey Donk “Emotional” reviews predict business success, new study shows. (2021). Northwestern.edu. https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2021/04/emotional-reviews-predict-business-success-new-study-shows  Rocklage, M. D., Rucker, D. D., & Nordgren, L. F. (2021). Mass-scale emotionality reveals human behaviour and marketplace success. Nature Human Behaviour. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-021-01098-5  Roses Smell Different In Space—And You Can Smell Like Them Too by Ashley Hamer Space Rose Pleases the Senses | NASA Spinoff. (2002). Nasa.gov. https://spinoff.nasa.gov/spinoff2002/ch_1.html  ‌Space Scents | Science Mission Directorate. (2002). Nasa.gov. https://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2002/18dec_scents  Frequent Questions: The Many Versions of Shiseido Zen. (2010, January 31). Blogspot.com. http://perfumeshrine.blogspot.com/2010/01/frequent-questions-many-versions-of.html  ‌Impulse Perfumes And Colognes. (2020). Fragrantica. https://www.fragrantica.com/designers/Impulse.html  Human bodies use up to 50% less water than our primate cousins, which may have helped us spread throughout the globe by Cameron Duke Humans evolved to be the water-saving ape. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/du-het030221.php  Pontzer, H., Brown, M. H., Wood, B. M., Raichlen, D. A., Mabulla, Audax. Z. P., Harris, J. A., Dunsworth, H., Hare, B., Walker, K., Luke, A., Dugas, L. R., Schoeller, D., Plange-Rhule, J., Bovet, P., Forrester, T. E., Thompson, M. E., Shumaker, R. W., Rothman, J. M., Vogel, E., & Sulistyo, F. (2021). Evolution of water conservation in humans. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.02.045  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, May 19, 2021

How LEDs Work (w/ LED Pioneer George Craford)

Learn about the “birthday paradox.” Then, George Craford — one of the pioneers of LED lighting — talks LED innovation. The Birthday Paradox by Cameron Duke Science Buddies. (2012, March 29). Probability and the Birthday Paradox. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bring-science-home-probability-birthday-paradox/  TED-Ed. (2017). Check your intuition: The birthday problem - David Knuffke [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtT_cgMzHx8  Understanding the Birthday Paradox – BetterExplained. (2021). Betterexplained.com. https://betterexplained.com/articles/understanding-the-birthday-paradox/  Learn more about George Craford and the QEPrize: The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering: https://qeprize.org/  George Craford's bio: https://www.nae.edu/128635/Dr-M-George-Craford  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our show as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, May 18, 2021

Octopuses Have Sleep Cycles, Too

Learn about imaginary beams of motion coming from people’s eyes; where lost luggage ends up; and octopus sleep cycles.  Following someone's gaze may involve imagining a beam of motion from their eyes by Grant Currin Our Brains “See” Beams Of Motion Emanating From People’s Faces Towards The Object Of Their Attention. (2021, February 25). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/02/25/our-brains-see-beams-of-motion-emanating-from-peoples-faces-towards-the-object-of-their-attention/  Guterstam, A., & Graziano, M. S. A. (2020). Visual motion assists in social cognition. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(50), 32165–32168. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2021325117  Guterstam, A., & Graziano, M. S. A. (2020). Implied motion as a possible mechanism for encoding other people’s attention. Progress in Neurobiology, 190, 101797. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pneurobio.2020.101797  Guterstam, A., Wilterson, A. I., Wachtell, D., & Graziano, M. S. A. (2020). Other people’s gaze encoded as implied motion in the human brain. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(23), 13162–13167. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2003110117  This Is Where Most of the Lost Luggage in the US Ends Up originally aired May 10, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/everything-repellent-clothing-resonant-breathing-a  We finally discovered alternating sleep states in an octopus by Cameron Duke Medeiros, S. L. de S., Paiva, M. M. M. de, Lopes, P. H., Blanco, W., Lima, F. D. de, Oliveira, J. B. C. de, Medeiros, I. G., Sequerra, E. B., Souza, S. de, Leite, T. S., & Ribeiro, S. (2021). Cyclic alternation of quiet and active sleep states in the octopus. IScience, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2021.102223  Schnell, A. (2021, April 1). Sleeping octopuses might experience fleeting dreams – new study. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/sleeping-octopuses-might-experience-fleeting-dreams-new-study-158237#:~:text=During%20quiet%20sleep%2C%20octopuses%20are  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, May 17, 2021

Introverts Fared Better Than Extroverts During the Pandemic

Learn about introverts’ and extroverts’ pandemic response; astronaut farts; and why violet and purple are different. Introverts fared better than extroverts during the pandemic by Kelsey Donk Benz, M. (2021). COVID-19 and College Students: Introverts Coped Better than Extroverts During Shutdown. Medicalresearch.com. https://medicalresearch.com/mental-health-research/covid-19-and-college-students-introverts-coped-better-than-extroverts-during-shutdown/57012/  Extroverts and introverts showed differences in mood during early COVID 19 pandemic. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/p-eai032221.php  Rettew, D. C., McGinnis, E. W., Copeland, W., Nardone, H. Y., Bai, Y., Rettew, J., Devadenam, V., & Hudziak, J. J. (2021). Personality trait predictors of adjustment during the COVID pandemic among college students. PLOS ONE, 16(3), e0248895. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248895  In the 1960s, people were worried that astronaut farts were a fire hazard by Grant Currin Krulwich, R. (2010, October 4). Space Propulsion Made Easy: Eat Beans. NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/krulwich/2010/09/16/129908529/space-propulsion-made-easy-eat-beans  Seriously Science. (2018, August 23). Farts: An Under-appreciated Threat to Astronauts. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/farts-an-underappreciated-threat-to-astronauts  ‌Starr, M. (2018). Here’s The Really Gross Reason Why You Don’t Want to Burp in Space. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-the-really-gross-reason-why-you-don-t-want-to-burp-in-space  Calloway DH, Murphy EL. (2021). Intestinal hydrogen and methane of men fed space diet. Life Sciences and Space Research, 7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12197533/  Violet and purple are completely different forms of color by Ashley Hamer Pappas, S. (2010, April 29). How Do We See Color? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/32559-why-do-we-see-in-color.html  ‌https://www.facebook.com/sciencequestionswithchris. (2012). Why are there only six fundamental colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet? Science Questions with Surprising Answers. https://wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2012/12/04/why-are-there-only-six-fundamental-colors-red-orange-yellow-green-blue-and-violet/  Color. (2021). Gsu.edu. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/vision/specol.html  Marian, J. (2021). Difference between “violet” and “purple.” Jakubmarian.com. https://jakubmarian.com/difference-between-violet-and-purple/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, May 14, 2021

Using AI to Play Ancient Board Games

Learn why learning too much can make you less passionate and how AI is resurrecting ancient board games. Plus: trivia! Learning too much about your passion may make you less passionate about it by Kelsey Donk Lange, A. (2021, March 28). Your passionate hobby might make you less passionate, study finds. The Academic Times. https://academictimes.com/your-passionate-hobby-might-make-you-less-passionate-study-finds/  Rocklage, M. D., Rucker, D. D., & Nordgren, L. F. (2021). Emotionally Numb: Expertise Dulls Consumer Experience. Journal of Consumer Research. https://academic.oup.com/jcr/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jcr/ucab015/6171148  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Challenge Trivia game: What do these things have in common: https://www.curiositydaily.com/we-can-use-dna-for-data-storage  Memorable postal codes: https://www.curiositydaily.com/post-traumatic-growth-is-a-pandemic-silver-lining/  Slug that cuts off its own head: https://www.curiositydaily.com/you-can-totally-bs-a-bser/  The Digital Ludeme Project is using AI to learn the rules of ancient board games by Grant Currin Schultz, I. (2019, September 26). Researchers Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Reconstruct Ancient Games. Atlas Obscura; Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/ancient-games-artificial-intelligence  Digital Ludeme Project. (2021). Ludeme.eu. http://ludeme.eu/index.html  ‌Play the games: https://ludii.games/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, May 13, 2021

When the Pursuit of Knowledge Goes Wrong (w/ Physicist Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein)

Learn about Mauna Kea and how the pursuit of knowledge can be harmful. Plus: the smallest measurement of gravity ever. Additional resources from Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein: Pick up "The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, & Dreams Deferred" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32JjzDu   Website: http://www.cprescodweinstein.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/IBJIYONGI  Learn more about Mauna Kea: Pu’uhuluhulu, P. o. (2020). Pu’uhonua o Pu’uhuluhulu. https://www.puuhuluhulu.com/  TMT International Observatory. (2020). TIO. https://www.tmt.org/  United States Public Law 103-150, informally known as the Apology Resolution: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-107/pdf/STATUTE-107-Pg1510.pdf Maunakea and TMT misinformation fact check | University of Hawaii System. (2021). Hawaii.edu. https://www.hawaii.edu/maunakea-stewardship/maunakea-tmt-fact-check/  Scientists captured the smallest measurement of gravity on record by Briana Brownell Rothleitner, C. (2021). Ultra-weak gravitational field detected. Nature, 591(7849), 209–210. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-00591-1  Westphal, T., Hepach, H., Pfaff, J., & Aspelmeyer, M. (2021). Measurement of gravitational coupling between millimetre-sized masses. Nature, 591(7849), 225–228. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03250-7  Lewis, G. (2016, February 12). Timeline: the history of gravity. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/timeline-the-history-of-gravity-54528  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, May 12, 2021

Go Ahead, Google Your Symptoms

Learn about the benefits of Googling symptoms; truly random number generation; and why science is about storytelling. Googling symptoms makes patients better at self-diagnosis by Steffie Drucker A visit to “Dr. Google” makes patients better at diagnosis. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/bawh-avt032621.php  Levine, D. M., & Mehrotra, A. (2021). Assessment of Diagnosis and Triage in Validated Case Vignettes Among Nonphysicians Before and After Internet Search. JAMA Network Open, 4(3), e213287. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.3287  Why this doctor wants you to consult with “Dr. Google” to help diagnose your symptoms. (2021, April). CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-tuesday-edition-1.5969736/why-this-doctor-wants-you-to-consult-with-dr-google-to-help-diagnose-your-symptoms-1.5971609  Why Computers Can Never Generate Truly Random Numbers by Ashley Hamer Mads Haahr. (n.d.). Introduction to Randomness and Random Numbers. Random.org. https://www.random.org/randomness/  DeMichele, T. (2015, November 21). Computers Can Generate True Random Numbers - Fact or Myth? Fact / Myth. http://factmyth.com/factoids/computers-can-generate-true-random-numbers/  Additional resources from Chanda Prescod-Weinstein: Pick up "The Disordered Cosmos: A Journey into Dark Matter, Spacetime, & Dreams Deferred" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32JjzDu   Website: http://www.cprescodweinstein.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/IBJIYONGI  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, May 11, 2021

Your Roommate Really Doesn’t Know How You’re Feeling

Learn about how lightning strikes led to life on Earth; the self-control of cuttlefish; and your roommate’s feelings. Lightning strikes were vital to the origin of life on Earth by Grant Currin Lightning strikes played a vital role in life’s origins on Earth. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/uol-lsp031621.php  ‌Hess, B. L., Piazolo, S., & Harvey, J. (2021). Lightning strikes as a major facilitator of prebiotic phosphorus reduction on early Earth. Nature Communications, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-21849-2  Mamoun-Yale, F. (2021, March 18). Lightning may have paved way for life on Earth - Futurity. Futurity. https://www.futurity.org/lightning-life-on-earth-phosphorus-2534052  A cuttlefish has the power of self-control by Cameron Duke Cuttlefish exert self-control in a delay of gratification task | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. (2021). Proceedings of the Royal Society B. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2020.3161  Yasemin Saplakoglu. (2021, March 3). Cuttlefish show self-control, pass “marshmallow test.” Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/cuttlefish-pass-marshmallow-test.html  Your Roommate Doesn't Know How You're Feeling originally aired April 27, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/learn-when-we-ll-meet-aliens-hear-singing-sand-dun  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, May 10, 2021

Why Koala Fingerprints Look Eerily Human

Learn about how to stop Zoom fatigue; a world that may be on its second atmosphere; and koalas’ human-like fingerprints. 4 reasons you feel "Zoom fatigue" and how to get over them, according to Stanford research by Kelsey Donk: Stanford Zoom Exhaustion and Fatigue Scale survey: https://comm.stanford.edu/ZEF  Ramachandran, V. (2021, February 23). Four causes for “Zoom fatigue” and their solutions | Stanford News. Stanford News; Stanford University. https://news.stanford.edu/2021/02/23/four-causes-zoom-fatigue-solutions/  Bailenson, J. N. (2021). Nonverbal overload: A theoretical argument for the causes of Zoom fatigue. Technology, Mind, and Behavior, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.1037/tmb0000030  Astronomers discover a planet that may be on its second atmosphere by Grant Currin: Distant Planet May Be On Its Second Atmosphere, NASA’s Hubble Finds. (2021). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2021/distant-planet-may-be-on-its-second-atmosphere-nasas-hubble-finds  Swain, M. R., et. al. (2021). Detection of an Atmosphere on a Rocky Exoplanet. ArXiv.org. https://arxiv.org/abs/2103.05657  Koalas And Humans Have The Same Fingerprints by Anna Todd: Wolchover, N. (2011, May 3). Koalas Have Human-like Fingerprints. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/14007-koalas-human-fingerprints.html  ‌Alasdair Wilkins. (2011, May 4). Koalas have exactly the same fingerprints as humans. Io9; io9. https://io9.gizmodo.com/koalas-have-exactly-the-same-fingerprints-as-humans-5798400  ‌Bryce, E. (2019, December 21). Why Do We Have Fingerprints? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/why-do-humans-have-fingerprints.html#:~:text=Fingers%20and%20friction&text=%22People%20have%20had%20two%20ideas,Hull%20in%20the%20United%20Kingdom.  ‌Warman, P. H., & Ennos, A. R. (2009). Fingerprints are unlikely to increase the friction of primate fingerpads. Journal of Experimental Biology, 212(13), 2016–2022. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.028977  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, May 07, 2021

How Astronauts Clean Their Underwear

Learn why narcissism may come from insecurity, how lobster became a delicacy, and how astronauts clean their underwear.  Narcissism may be driven by insecurity, not an oversized sense of self by Kelsey Donk Narcissism driven by insecurity, not grandiose sense of self. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/nyu-ndb032521.php  Kowalchyk, M., Palmieri, H., Conte, E., & Wallisch, P. (2021). Narcissism through the lens of performative self-elevation. Personality and Individual Differences, 177, 110780. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2021.110780  Pietrangelo, A. (2020, December 11). How to Treat Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/health/therapy-for-narcissism  How lobster became a delicacy by Steffie Drucker History.com Staff. (2011, June 15). A Taste of Lobster History. HISTORY; HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/a-taste-of-lobster-history  Luzer, D. (2013, June 7). How Lobster Got Fancy. Pacific Standard; Pacific Standard. https://psmag.com/economics/how-lobster-got-fancy-59440  The American Lobster: History of Lobster Fishing & Processing. (2021). Parl.ns.ca. http://www.parl.ns.ca/lobster/history.htm  ‌Vibrio - NYC Health. (2021). Nyc.gov. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/vibrio-parahaemolyticus.page  NOAA Fisheries. (2021). Fun Facts about Luscious Lobsters. NOAA. https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/outreach-and-education/fun-facts-about-luscious-lobsters  LISTENER Q: How do astronauts clean their underwear? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Michelle in San Fernando, California) NASA - Astronauts’ Dirty Laundry. (2021). Nasa.gov. https://www.nasa.gov/vision/space/livinginspace/Astronaut_Laundry.html  ‌European Space Agency, ESA. (2009). How do you wash your clothes in space? [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JfqdBJDNZc  ‌Tyler Wells Lynch. (2014, July 17). How Do Astronauts Clean Their Dirty Clothes? Reviewed; Reviewed.com. https://www.reviewed.com/laundry/features/how-do-astronauts-clean-their-dirty-clothes  ‌Amy Shira Teitel. (2019, March 18). A brief history of menstruating in space. Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/brief-history-menstruating-in-space/  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our show as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, May 06, 2021

From Music to Bacon, Biology is Everywhere (w/ Biologist Melanie Peffer)

Learn about the treadmill’s torture device origins. Then, author Melanie Peffer explains why biology is everywhere. Treadmills were originally torture devices by Steffie Drucker Protin, C., & Stuart, M. (2017, April 13). Treadmills were originally used as torture devices for prisoners. Business Insider; Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/treadmills-torture-device-prisoners-treadwheel-victorian-britian-crime-prison-2017-4  Treadmills Were Meant to Be Atonement Machines | JSTOR Daily. (2018, May 2). JSTOR Daily. https://daily.jstor.org/treadmills-were-meant-to-be-atonement-machines/  ‌The National Archives. (2021). A Victorian prison - The National Archives. The National Archives. https://doi.org/https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/default.htm  BBC. (2017, January 9). Free Thinking - The dark history of the treadmill. BBC; BBC. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/4w8bVrKRqQDP4fKl0b8XzdW/the-dark-history-of-the-treadmill  The Torturous History of the Treadmill. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/history-of-the-treadmill/  Additional resources from Melanie Peffer: Pick up "Biology Everywhere: How the Science of Life Matters to Everyday Life" from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3wQQVOA  Melanie's TED-Ed lesson on the neuroscience discoveries of artist Santiago Ramón y Cajal: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-artist-who-won-a-nobel-prize-in-medicine-melanie-e-peffer  Melanie Peffer's website: https://www.melaniepeffer.com/  Melanie Peffer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Melanie_Peffer   Melanie Peffer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelaniePefferPhD  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our show as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, May 05, 2021

This Dino Was Fossilized Incubating Its Eggs

Learn about how kids as young as 8 show a gender gap when it comes to negotiating; how speaking another language can change your personality; and what paleontologists can learn from a momentous new discovery of fossilized dinosaur embryos.  Kids as young as 8 show a gender gap when it comes to negotiating by Kelsey Donk Children As Young As Eight Show A Gender Gap In Negotiation. (2021, March 11). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/03/11/children-as-young-as-8-show-a-gender-gap-in-negotiation/  Arnold, S. H., & McAuliffe, K. (2021). Children Show a Gender Gap in Negotiation. Psychological Science, 32(2), 153–158. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797620965544  How Speaking Another Language Can Change Your Personality by Ashley Hamer Prentis, N. (2017, March 8). Speaking a foreign language can change your personality. Quartz; Quartz. https://qz.com/925630/feel-more-fun-in-french-your-personality-can-change-depending-on-the-language-you-speak/  Ramírez-Esparza, Nairán, and Adrián García-Sierra. "The bilingual brain: language, culture and identity." The Oxford handbook of multicultural identity (2014): 35-56. https://labclab.psychology.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/1167/2015/04/Language3.pdf  Ramírez-Esparza, N., Gosling, S. D., Benet-Martínez, V., Potter, J. P., & Pennebaker, J. W. (2006). Do bilinguals have two personalities? A special case of cultural frame switching. Journal of Research in Personality, 40(2), 99–120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2004.09.001  Multilinguals Have Multiple Personalities. (2014, April 23). The New Republic. https://newrepublic.com/article/117485/multilinguals-have-multiple-personalities  Scientists just found a fossilized dino incubating its eggs by Grant Currin Cassella, C. (2021). Jaw-Dropping Fossil Find Contains a Dinosaur Sitting on an Entire Clutch of Eggs. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/fossilized-dinosaur-found-brooding-on-a-nest-of-preserved-eggs-with-actual-embryos-inside  Bi, S., Amiot, R., Peyre de Fabrègues, C., Pittman, M., Lamanna, M. C., Yu, Y., Yu, C., Yang, T., Zhang, S., Zhao, Q., & Xu, X. (2020). An oviraptorid preserved atop an embryo-bearing egg clutch sheds light on the reproductive biology of non-avialan theropod dinosaurs. Science Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scib.2020.12.018  Gamillo, E. (2021, March 18). For the First Time, Paleontologists Unearth Fossil of Non-Avian Dinosaur Incubating a Nest of Eggs. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smartnews-science/unearthed-dinosaur-fossil-found-incubating-nest-eggs-180977264/  ‌Geggel, L. (2021, March 16). “Rarest of the rare” dinosaur fossil found brooding on its eggs. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/dinosaur-sitting-on-eggs-with-embryos.html  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our show as part of y

Tue, May 04, 2021

How Deadliest Catch Navigates a Deadly Pandemic (w/ Captain Sig Hansen)

Captain Sig Hansen from “Deadliest Catch” discusses the surprising ways the coronavirus pandemic made the world’s most dangerous job even harder. Then, you’ll learn about our moon’s comet-like tail that collides with Earth every month. Learn more about Deadliest Catch, Tuesdays at 8 PM ET/PT on Discovery Official website https://www.discovery.com/shows/deadliest-catch  Stream Deadliest Catch on discovery+ https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/deadliest-catch Sign up for your 7-day free trial of discovery+ https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity  Follow @DeadliestCatch on Twitter https://twitter.com/DeadliestCatch  The moon has a comet-like tail and it collides with the Earth each month by Grant Currin The Moon Has a Comet-Like Tail. Every Month It Shoots a Beam Around Earth. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/04/science/moon-tail-beam.html  ‌Baumgardner, J., Luettgen, S., Schmidt, C., Mayyasi, M., Smith, S., Martinis, C., Wroten, J., Moore, L., & Mendillo, M. (2021). Long‐Term Observations and Physical Processes in the Moon’s Extended Sodium Tail. Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, 126(3). https://doi.org/10.1029/2020je006671  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our show as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, May 03, 2021

5 Steps to Hitting Work-Life Balance

Learn about a 5-step process for finding work-life balance; photosynthetic bacteria that have never seen the sun; and why researchers build a digital model of the ancient Greek Antikythera mechanism: the first known analog computer.  A 5-step process for hitting the moving target of work-life balance by Kelsey Donk Lufkin, B. (2021). Why it’s wrong to look at work-life balance as an achievement. BBC.com. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210302-why-work-life-balance-is-not-an-achievement  Work-Life Balance Is a Cycle, Not an Achievement. (2021, January 29). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2021/01/work-life-balance-is-a-cycle-not-an-achievement  Lupu, I., Ruiz-Castro, M., & Leca, B. (2020). Role Distancing and the Persistence of Long Work Hours in Professional Service Firms. Organization Studies, 017084062093406. https://doi.org/10.1177/0170840620934064  There are photosynthetic bacteria that have never seen the sun by Cameron Duke Beatty, J. T., Overmann, J., Lince, M. T., Manske, A. K., Lang, A. S., Blankenship, R. E., Van Dover, C. L., Martinson, T. A., & Plumley, F. G. (2005). An obligately photosynthetic bacterial anaerobe from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(26), 9306–9310. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0503674102  Researchers find photosynthesis deep within ocean. (2005). ASU.edu. https://www.asu.edu/feature/includes/summer05/readmore/photosyn.html  They Find Light in the Darkness (Published 2005). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2005/06/21/science/they-find-light-in-the-darkness.html  Researchers just built the most accurate and complete model of the first known analog computer by Cameron Duke Freeth, T., Higgon, D., Dacanalis, A., MacDonald, L., Georgakopoulou, M., & Wojcik, A. (2021). A Model of the Cosmos in the ancient Greek Antikythera Mechanism. Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84310-w  Freeth, T., & Jones, A. (2012, February). Tony Freeth and Alexander Jones. “The Cosmos in the Antikythera Mechanism.” ISAW Papers 4 (February, 2012). Nyu.edu. http://dlib.nyu.edu/awdl/isaw/isaw-papers/4/  Sample, I. (2006, November 30). Mysteries of computer from 65BC are solved. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2006/nov/30/uknews  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our show as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, April 30, 2021

How to Change Minds (w/ Bill Nye)

Learn about why quitting smoking is good for your mental health, too; and why it’s possible to practice too much. We’ll also answer a listener question about how to get people to believe science, with some help from a special guest, Bill Nye. Quitting smoking is good for your mental health, too by Steffie Drucker Cochrane Review finds stopping smoking is linked to improved mental health. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/w-crf030921.php  ‌Taylor, G. M., Lindson, N., Farley, A., Leinberger-Jabari, A., Sawyer, K., te Water Naudé, R., Theodoulou, A., King, N., Burke, C., & Aveyard, P. (2021). Smoking cessation for improving mental health. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd013522.pub2  University of Birmingham. (2021, March 10). Quitting smoking is linked to improved mental health, research finds. University of Birmingham; University of Birmingham. https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2021/03/quit-smoking-mental-health-vaping.aspx  Alltucker, K. (2021, March 12). Cigarette sales increased during pandemic as fewer smokers sought help quitting. USA TODAY; USA TODAY. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/03/12/cigarette-sales-increase-and-fewer-sought-help-to-quit-smoking-amid-covid-19-anxiety-and-isolation/4664323001/  Smoking and mental health. (2015, August 7). Mental Health Foundation. https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/s/smoking-and-mental-health   It's Possible to Practice Too Much by Mae Rice Training beyond exhaustion can prevent learning. (2019). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-03/e-tbe030519.php  ‌Meret Branscheidt, Panagiotis Kassavetis, Anaya, M., Rogers, D., Han Debra Huang, Lindquist, M. A., & Celnik, P. (2019, March 5). Fatigue induces long-lasting detrimental changes in motor-skill learning. ELife; eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd. https://elifesciences.org/articles/40578  How to get people to believe science, with special guest Bill Nye (listener question from Michelle via HiHo): Official website https://billnye.com/ Bill Nye’s podcast, Science Rules! https://www.askbillnye.com/  Pick up “Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3u8iKQi  “Everything All at Once: How to Think Like a Science Guy, Solve Any Problem, and Make a Better World” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3whsk5j Follow @BillNye on Twitter https://twitter.com/BillNye  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, April 29, 2021

Should You Exercise on an Empty Stomach?

Bestselling author and CBS news correspondent David Pogue explains why climate change is leading to more kidney stones and bar fights. Then, learn about the “doorway effect” when you forget why you walked into a room; and whether you should exercise on an empty stomach.  Additional resources from David Pogue: Pick up "How to Prepare for Climate Change:  A Practical Guide to Surviving the Chaos" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3fq65UY  David Pogue's website: https://davidpogue.com  David Pogue on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pogue  David Pogue on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePogueman  A new study dives into the 'doorway effect,' or the tendency to forget things when you walk in a room by Cameron Duke McFadyen, J., Nolan, C., Pinocy, E., Buteri, D., & Baumann, O. (2021). Doorways do not always cause forgetting: a multimodal investigation. BMC Psychology, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-021-00536-3  Nield, D. (2021). What Did I Come in Here For? New Study Explains The Weird “Doorway Effect.” ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-find-the-doorway-effect-could-be-real-but-only-in-overloaded-brains  Should You Exercise on an Empty Stomach? originally aired November 29, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/exercising-on-an-empty-stomach-how-to-measure-curi  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, April 28, 2021

How to Prepare for a Warmer Future (w/ David Pogue)

Bestselling author and CBS news correspondent David Pogue discusses why preparing for climate change is just as important as fighting it, with. Then, you’ll learn why you can make someone less defensive by making them feel validated.  Additional resources from David Pogue: Pick up "How to Prepare for Climate Change:  A Practical Guide to Surviving the Chaos" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3fq65UY  David Pogue's website: https://davidpogue.com  David Pogue on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pogue  David Pogue on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePogueman  People are less defensive when they feel validated by Kelsey Donk If We Don’t Feel Socially Accepted, We Get More Defensive When We’ve Done Something Wrong. (2021, March 9). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/03/09/if-we-dont-feel-socially-accepted-we-get-more-defensive-when-weve-done-something-wrong/  Wenzel, M., Woodyatt, L., & McLean, B. (2020). The effects of moral/social identity threats and affirmations on psychological defensiveness following wrongdoing. British Journal of Social Psychology, 59(4), 1062–1081. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjso.12378  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, April 27, 2021

Throbbing Pain Has Nothing to Do With Your Pulse

Learn about why social egalitarians are more likely to discriminate against older adults; why throbbing pain has nothing to do with your pulse; and why naturally gluten-free food is labeled gluten-free.  The biggest advocates for equality are most likely to discriminate against older adults at work by Kelsey Donk Advocates Of Equality For All Are More Likely To Show Prejudice Against Older Adults At Work. (2021, March 4). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/03/04/advocates-of-equality-for-all-are-more-likely-to-show-prejudice-against-older-adults-at-work/  Martin, A. E., & North, M. S. (2021). Equality for (almost) all: Egalitarian advocacy predicts lower endorsement of sexism and racism, but not ageism. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000262  Throbbing pain has nothing to do with your pulse by Cameron Duke Ahn, A. H. (2010). On the temporal relationship between throbbing migraine pain and arterial pulse. Headache, 50(9), 1507–1510. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2965597/  Mirza, A. F., Mo, J., Holt, J. L., Kairalla, J. A., Heft, M. W., Ding, M., & Ahn, A. H. (2012). Is There a Relationship between Throbbing Pain and Arterial Pulsations? Journal of Neuroscience, 32(22), 7572–7576. https://doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.0193-12.2012  Mo, J., Maizels, M., Ding, M., & Ahn, A. H. (2013). Does throbbing pain have a brain signature? Pain, 154(7), 1150–1155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pain.2013.02.013  Why Does Food That Already Doesn't Contain Gluten Say Gluten-Free? originally aired June 5, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/gluten-free-labels-the-fbi-s-most-viewed-file-and  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, April 26, 2021

The Best Way to Phrase Words of Comfort, According to Science

Learn about how researchers built a “soft robot” that reached the depths of the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean; why musicians with brain tumors serenade their surgeons; and the best way to phrase words of comfort. A "soft robot" reached the deepest part of the ocean by Grant Currin Li, G., Chen, et al. (2021). Self-powered soft robot in the Mariana Trench. Nature, 591(7848), 66–71. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-03153-z  ‌Laschi, C., & Calisti, M. (2021). Soft robot reaches the deepest part of the ocean. Nature, 591(7848), 35–36. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-00489-y  Musicians with Brain Tumors Serenade Their Surgeons by Ashley Hamer Haun, S. (2011, June 9). Roger Frisch Follow-Up Talk. String Visions | from Ovation Press. http://stringvisions.ovationpress.com/2011/06/roger-frisch-follow-up-talk/  ‌Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). (2019). Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/21088-deep-brain-stimulation  Patient plays saxophone while surgeons remove brain tumor. (2017, August 30). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-08/uorm-pps083017.php  ‌Garcea, F. E., Chernoff, B. L., Diamond, B., Lewis, W., Sims, M. H., Tomlinson, S. B., Teghipco, A., Belkhir, R., Gannon, S. B., Erickson, S., Smith, S. O., Stone, J., Liu, L., Tollefson, T., Langfitt, J., Marvin, E., Pilcher, W. H., & Mahon, B. Z. (2017). Direct Electrical Stimulation in the Human Brain Disrupts Melody Processing. Current Biology, 27(17), 2684-2691.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2017.07.051  Here's the best way to phrase words of comfort by Kelsey Donk Validation may be best way to support stressed out friends and family | Penn State University. (2020). Psu.edu. https://news.psu.edu/story/612979/2020/03/25/research/validation-may-be-best-way-support-stressed-out-friends-and-family  Tian, X., Solomon, D. H., & Brisini, K. St. Cyr. (2020). How the Comforting Process Fails: Psychological Reactance to Support Messages. Journal of Communication, 70(1), 13–34. https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqz040  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, April 23, 2021

Science Is a Process — and Bill Nye Explains Why

Bill Nye discusses the 2 things that make “science” what it is. Then, you’ll learn about how female tree frogs have noise-canceling lungs; and why your stomach growls when you’re hungry. Additional resources from Bill Nye: Official website https://billnye.com/  Bill Nye’s podcast, Science Rules! https://www.askbillnye.com/  Pick up “Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3u8iKQi  “Everything All at Once: How to Think Like a Science Guy, Solve Any Problem, and Make a Better World” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3whsk5j  Follow @BillNye on Twitter https://twitter.com/BillNye  This frog has noise-canceling lungs by Cameron Duke Lee, N., Christensen-Dalsgaard, J., White, L. A., Schrode, K. M., & Bee, M. A. (2021). Lung Mediated Auditory Contrast Enhancement Improves the Signal-to-Noise Ratio for Communication in Frogs. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.01.048  This frog has lungs that act like noise-canceling headphones. (2021). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210304145430.htm  Why your stomach growls when you're hungry by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Safin in Lisbon, Portugal) Why does your stomach growl when you are hungry? (2002, January 21). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-does-your-stomach-gro/  ‌What Makes Your Stomach Growl? (2020, February 12). Wonderopolis.org. https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/what-makes-your-stomach-growl  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, April 22, 2021

Bill Nye’s Earth Day Tips to Save Our Planet

To help you celebrate Earth Day, Bill Nye discusses some unexpected ways we can save our environment, including raising the standard of living for women and girls. Then, you’ll learn about why spicy solar panels capture more sunlight — with a little help from capsaicin.  Additional resources from Bill Nye: Official website https://billnye.com/ Bill Nye’s podcast, Science Rules! https://www.askbillnye.com/  Pick up “Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3u8iKQi  “Everything All at Once: How to Think Like a Science Guy, Solve Any Problem, and Make a Better World” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3whsk5j Follow @BillNye on Twitter https://twitter.com/BillNye  Spicy solar panels capture more sunlight by Grant Currin Major, J. (2021, January 13). Solar panels capture more sunlight with capsaicin - the chemical that makes chili peppers spicy. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/solar-panels-capture-more-sunlight-with-capsaicin-the-chemical-that-makes-chili-peppers-spicy-152901  Xiong, S., et al. (2021). Direct Observation on p- to n-Type Transformation of Perovskite Surface Region during Defect Passivation Driving High Photovoltaic Efficiency. Joule, 5(2), 467–480. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joule.2020.12.009 ‌ Fox, A. (2021, February 2). Chili Pepper Compound Increases Solar Cell Efficiency. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/chili-pepper-compound-increases-solar-cell-efficiency-180976893/  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, April 21, 2021

Bill Nye on Why Mars 2020 Is So Exciting

Bill Nye explains why you should be excited about the Perseverance Rover and the Mars 2020 mission. Plus: learn about why old tech is better than new tech when it comes to connecting during COVID and a 5-minute trick for falling asleep faster. When it comes to connecting during COVID, old tech outranks new tech by Kelsey Donk Call me, maybe? UNLV study probes how people connected during the pandemic. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/uonl-cmm030521.php  Hall, J., Pennington, N., & Holmstrom, A. (2021). Connecting Through Technology During COVID-19. Human Communication & Technology, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.17161/hct.v3i1.15026  Additional resources from Bill Nye: Official website https://billnye.com/  Bill Nye’s podcast, Science Rules! https://www.askbillnye.com/  Pick up “Bill Nye's Great Big World of Science” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3u8iKQi  “Everything All at Once: How to Think Like a Science Guy, Solve Any Problem, and Make a Better World” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3whsk5j  Follow @BillNye on Twitter https://twitter.com/BillNye  This 5-Minute Trick Can Help You Fall Asleep Faster originally aired October 2, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/plants-that-light-up-when-attacked-a-5-minute-tric  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, April 20, 2021

Why Cannabis Gives You the Munchies

Learn about why cannabis gives people the munchies; the Bicameral Mind theory that says the ancient Greeks lacked consciousness; and the evolutionary reason why you listen to songs on repeat.  Why does cannabis give you the munchies? by Grant Currin Hull, M. (2019, April 17). The science behind munchies: cannabis and your appetite. Examine.com; Examine.com. https://examine.com/nutrition/cannabis-munchies/  How cannabis affects appetite: Brain changes. (2018). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/07/180717094747.htm  ‌Stromberg, J. (2014, February 9). A Scientific Explanation of How Marijuana Causes the Munchies. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/scientific-explanation-how-marijuana-causes-munchies-180949660/  Deng, B. (2015). Marijuana flips appetite switch in brain. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature.2015.16957  The "Bicameral Mind" Theory Says the Ancient Greeks Lacked Consciousness by Reuben Westmaas Overview of Julian Jaynes’s Theory of Consciousness and the Bicameral Mind | Julian Jaynes Society. (2020, October 7). Julian Jaynes Society. https://www.julianjaynes.org/about/about-jaynes-theory/overview/  ‌Patches, M. (2016, October 17). Why the Bicameral Mind Theory Is Crucial to Unlocking “Westworld.” Thrillist; Thrillist. https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/westworld-bicameral-mind-theory-real  There's an Evolutionary Reason Why You Listen to Some Songs on Repeat originally aired November 15, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/why-you-listen-to-songs-on-repeat-aluminum-foil-wi  12 THINGS I FORGOT by Steven Wilson on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3U5qkg3OoX0KQxEaGqLYQT?si=9jL7NH_1SHGiw01W3BuHHA  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, April 19, 2021

You Can Totally BS a BSer

Learn about why you can BS a BS-er; how you can get your hands on some of the world’s oldest books at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library; and a sea slug in the genus Elysia that cuts off its own head when it wants a new body.  You *can* BS a BSer — but it depends on the kind of BS by Steffie Drucker It Turns Out You Can Bullshit A Bullshitter After All. (2021, March 5). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2021/03/05/it-turns-out-you-can-bullshit-a-bullshitter-after-all/  Littrell, S., Risko, E. F., & Fugelsang, J. A. (2021). “You can’t bullshit a bullshitter” (or can you?): Bullshitting frequency predicts receptivity to various types of misleading information. British Journal of Social Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjso.12447  Research shows that BSers are more likely to fall for BS. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/uow-rst030821.php  You Can Encounter Some of the World's Oldest Books at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library by Reuben Westmaas Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. (2020). Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. https://fisher.library.utoronto.ca/  Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. (2015, June 8). Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/thomas-fisher-rare-books-library  Monstorum historia (1642). Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/poppadoug/monstrorum-historia-1642-ulyssis-aldrovandi/  There's a slug that cuts off its own head when it wants a new body by Cameron Duke Meet the Sea Slugs That Chop Off Their Heads and Grow New Bodies. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/08/science/decapitated-sea-slugs.html  Mitoh, S., & Yusa, Y. (2021). Extreme autotomy and whole-body regeneration in photosynthetic sea slugs. Current Biology, 31(5), R233–R234. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2021.01.014  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, April 16, 2021

Has the Earth Lost Weight?

Learn about a new computer model that may have gotten us closer to figuring out how we choose our mates; why Meno’s paradox says you can’t ever learn anything new; and whether the Earth weighs the same as it did billions of years ago.  How do we choose our mates? A new computer model may have gotten us closer to the answer by Cameron Duke Computer love. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/uoc--cl021221.php  Conroy-Beam, D. (2021). Couple Simulation: A Novel Approach for Evaluating Models of Human Mate Choice. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 108886832097125. https://doi.org/10.1177/1088868320971258  Meno's Paradox Says You Can't Ever Learn Anything New by Reuben Westmaas S. Marc Cohen (2006). Meno’s Paradox. Washington.edu. https://faculty.washington.edu/smcohen/320/menopar.htm‌  False equivalence and false balance – logical fallacies. (2017, December 17). Skeptical Raptor. https://www.skepticalraptor.com/skepticalraptorblog.php/logical-fallacies/false-equivalence-logical-fallacies/   LISTENER Q: Does the Earth weigh the same as it did billions of years ago? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Rob in Cedar Falls) Is Earth Getting Bigger Over Time? (Published 2019). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/10/science/earth-size-mass.html  ‌McDonald, C. (2012, January 31). Who, What, Why: Is the Earth getting lighter? BBC News; BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-16787636  Is Earth getting heavier or lighter? (2018, August 31). CBC. https://www.cbc.ca/radio/quirks/sept-1-2018-gene-editing-in-dogs-wildfire-prediction-zika-fizzles-and-more-1.4804892/is-earth-getting-heavier-or-lighter-1.4804900  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, April 15, 2021

Some Viruses Do You Good

Learn about how blind and low-vision gamers have an edge when it comes to certain games, with Cornell University Professor Andrew Campana. Then, learn how some viruses actually protect their hosts; and the shocking solution to the Monty Hall Problem, an infamous brain teaser that may leave you questioning your math skills. Additional resources from Andrew Campana: Andrew Campana's faculty page: https://asianstudies.cornell.edu/andrew-campana  Andrew Campana, Cornell University – Taking the Video out of Video Games, Cornell Academic Minute: https://academicminute.org/2020/12/andrew-campana-cornell-university-taking-the-video-out-of-video-games/  A Blind Legend: http://www.ablindlegend.com/  Believe it or not, some viruses protect their hosts and even have therapeutic uses by Cameron Duke Cassella, C. (2021). Scientists Find a Virus That’s Evolved to Protect Its Host - Depending on The Weather. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-a-virus-that-harms-or-protects-plants-depending-on-the-weather  González, R., Butković, A., Escaray, F. J., Martínez-Latorre, J., Melero, Í., Pérez-Parets, E., Gómez-Cadenas, A., Carrasco, P., & Elena, S. F. (2021). Plant virus evolution under strong drought conditions results in a transition from parasitism to mutualism. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(6), e2020990118. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2020990118  Mathew, C. (2019, August 7). Viruses aren’t all nasty – some can actually protect our health. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/viruses-arent-all-nasty-some-can-actually-protect-our-health-117678  The Monty Hall Problem Is the Probability Puzzle That Enraged 10,000 Readers originally aired December 4, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/see-if-you-re-a-covert-narcissist-michelson-morley  Monty Hall Problem - Numberphile [Video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lb-6rxZxx0  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here:https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, April 14, 2021

Blind Gamers Take the “Video” Out of Video Games

Learn about how blind and low-vision gamers are taking the “video” out of video games, with Cornell University Professor Andrew Campana. Then, learn about a newly discovered mammoth fossil that shatters the record for the oldest DNA we’ve ever found.  Additional resources from Andrew Campana: Andrew Campana's faculty page: https://asianstudies.cornell.edu/andrew-campana  Andrew Campana, Cornell University – Taking the Video out of Video Games, Cornell Academic Minute: https://academicminute.org/2020/12/andrew-campana-cornell-university-taking-the-video-out-of-video-games/  A Blind Legend: http://www.ablindlegend.com/  New kind of mammoth fossil shatters the record for oldest DNA by Grant Currin van der Valk, T., Pečnerová, P., Díez-del-Molino, D., Bergström, A., Oppenheimer, J., Hartmann, S., Xenikoudakis, G., Thomas, J. A., Dehasque, M., Sağlıcan, E., Fidan, F. R., Barnes, I., Liu, S., Somel, M., Heintzman, P. D., Nikolskiy, P., Shapiro, B., Skoglund, P., Hofreiter, M., & Lister, A. M. (2021). Million-year-old DNA sheds light on the genomic history of mammoths. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03224-9  Callaway, E. (2021). Million-year-old mammoth genomes shatter record for oldest ancient DNA. Nature, 590(7847), 537–538. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-00436-x  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, April 13, 2021

Vampire Bats Adopt Babies Too

Learn about why engineers tested a temporary “smart tattoo” that emits light via OLEDs; a female vampire bat that adopted her best friend’s baby after the friend’s death; and how you can sharpen your mind with device-free quiet time.  Engineers tested a temporary "smart tattoo" that emits light by Steffie Drucker Light-emitting tattoo engineered for the first time. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/ucl-lte022621.php  Barsotti, J., Rapidis, A. G., Hirata, I., Greco, F., Cacialli, F., & Mattoli, V. (2021). Ultrathin, Ultra‐Conformable, and Free‐Standing Tattooable Organic Light‐Emitting Diodes. Advanced Electronic Materials, 2001145. https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.202001145  Getting Photodynamic Therapy. (2018). Cancer.org. https://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects/treatment-types/radiation/photodynamic-therapy.html  A female vampire bat adopted her best friend's baby after the friend's death by Kelsey Donk Baby vampire bat adopted by mom’s best friend. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/stri-bvb020921.php  Non-kin adoption in the common vampire bat | Royal Society Open Science. (2021). Royal Society Open Science. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.201927  To Sharpen Your Mind, Try Taking Some Device-Free Quiet Time originally aired August 5, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/the-healthiest-diet-w-michael-greger-space-volcano  Follow Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, April 12, 2021

If Life Existed on Mars, How Would We Know?

Learn about how atheists and believers have different moral compasses; how scientists will know if life ever existed on Mars; and how to persuade people to do what you want using the foot-in-the-door technique.  Atheists and believers both have moral compasses -- they're just different by Kelsey Donk Ståhl, T. (2021). The amoral atheist? A cross-national examination of cultural, motivational, and cognitive antecedents of disbelief, and their implications for morality. PLOS ONE, 16(2), e0246593. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0246593  The Local. (2015, April 13). Sweden “least religious” nation in Western world. The Local Sweden; The Local. https://www.thelocal.se/20150413/swedes-least-religious-in-western-world/  How will scientists know if life ever existed on Mars? by Cameron Duke Fossil Record of the Cyanobacteria. (2021). Berkeley.edu. https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/bacteria/cyanofr.html  NASA’s Mars 2020 Will Hunt for Microscopic Fossils. (2019, November 12). NASA. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-mars-2020-will-hunt-for-microscopic-fossils  Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry (PIXL). (2020). Nasa.gov. https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/spacecraft/instruments/pixl/  Stromatolites and other early life. (2020). Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/Stromatolites-and-other-evidence-1666.aspx  The Foot-in-the-Door Technique Can Persuade People to Do What You Want by Annie Hartman Freedman, J. L., & Fraser, S. C. (1966). Compliance without pressure: The foot-in-the-door technique. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 4(2), 195–202. https://doi.org/10.1037/h0023552  Patel, N. (2014, October 13). Foot-In-The-Door Technique: How To Get People To Seamlessly Take Action. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilpatel/2014/10/13/foot-in-the-door-technique-how-to-get-people-to-take-seamlessly-take-action/?sh=704615917d9e  Zuckerman, M., Iazzaro, M. M., & Waldgeir, D. (1979). Undermining Effects of the Foot-in-the-Door Technique with Extrinsic Rewards. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 9(3), 292–296. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-1816.1979.tb02712.x  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, April 09, 2021

We Can Use DNA for Data Storage

Learn about how we could use DNA to store all of human knowledge for thousands of years. Then, test your podcast knowledge with the Curiosity Challenge trivia game. You’ll also learn about why becoming a parent may help you live longer.  DNA data storage could store all human knowledge in a small space for thousands of years by Grant Currin TED-Ed. (2017). Is DNA the future of data storage? - Leo Bear-McGuinness [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8qWc9X4f6k  Yong, E. (2014). DNA storage: The code that could save civilisation. Bbc.com. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20130724-saving-civilisation-in-one-room  Shankland, S. (2019, June 29). Startup packs all 16GB of Wikipedia onto DNA strands to demonstrate new storage tech. CNET; CNET. https://www.cnet.com/news/startup-packs-all-16gb-wikipedia-onto-dna-strands-demonstrate-new-storage-tech/  Netflix. (2020). Biohackers | First Original Series stored in DNA | Netflix [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMYgjOHgHxc  Armstrong, S. (2019, March 15). With AI and DNA, Massive Attack are hacking a new kind of music. WIRED UK. https://www.wired.co.uk/article/massive-attack-mezzanine-dna  Adi Robertson. (2016, July 7). Microsoft stored an OK Go music video in strings of DNA. The Verge; The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2016/7/7/12114480/dna-storage-ok-go-microsoft-university-washington-twist-bioscience  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Challenge Trivia game: Neanderthals: https://www.curiositydaily.com/how-to-know-youre-running-low-on-vitamins/   Catnip: https://www.curiositydaily.com/time-management-can-make-you-happier/   Holding your breath: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-cant-you-hold-your-breath-to-death/  If You Want to Live Longer, Become a Parent by Ashley Hamer Davis, N. (2017, March 14). Parenthood can help you live longer in older age, research suggests. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/mar/14/parenthood-can-help-you-live-longer-in-older-age-research-suggests  ‌Modig, K., Talbäck, M., Torssander, J., & Ahlbom, A. (2017). Payback time? Influence of having children on mortality in old age. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 71(5), 424–430. https://doi.org/10.1136/jech-2016-207857  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, April 08, 2021

The Known Solar System Just Got Bigger

Learn about how mice seem to feel each other’s pain; why our known solar system just got a little bigger thanks to “Farfarout” 2018 AG37; and the history of quinine, the malaria cure that eventually led to the gin and tonic.  Mice seem to feel each other's pain by Steffie Drucker Mice feel for each other. (2021, January 15). Mice feel for each other. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/01/mice-feel-each-other  Mice may “catch” each other’s pain — and pain relief. (2021, January 12). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/neuroscience-mice-may-catch-each-others-pain-relief-contagious  Smith, M. L., Naoyuki Asada, & Malenka, R. C. (2021). Anterior cingulate inputs to nucleus accumbens control the social transfer of pain and analgesia. Science, 371(6525), 153–159. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abe3040  Mouse facial expression episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/world-of-warcraft-could-help-fight-covid-19-social-rejection-can-fuel-creativity-and-what-mouse-facial-expressions-teach-us-about-emotion/  Our known solar system just got a little bigger by Cameron Duke Howell, E. (2021, February 11). “Farfarout” is officially the most distant object in our solar system. Space.com. https://www.space.com/farfarout-most-distant-solar-system-object-confirmed  MPEC 2021-C187 : 2018 AG37. (2021). Minorplanetcenter.net. https://minorplanetcenter.net/mpec/K21/K21CI7.html  University of Hawaii at Manoa. (2021). “Farfarout”! Solar system’s most distant planetoid confirmed. EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/uoha-ss021021.php  Here's How a Malaria Cure Turned Into Your Gin and Tonic originally aired December 18, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/voice-changes-when-you-re-charmed-work-motivation  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, April 07, 2021

An Outsider’s Guide to Humans (w/ Scientist Camilla Pang)

Scientist and award-winning author Camilla Pang explains why she wanted to write a manual for humans. You’ll also learn about the planetary chaos that resulted when the Earth’s magnetic poles reversed.  Additional resources from Camilla Pang: Pick up "An Outsider's Guide to Humans: What Science Taught Me About What We Do and Who We Are" from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3vXzmMD  Camilla Pang's website: https://www.camillapang.com/   Camilla Pang on Twitter: https://twitter.com/millzymai  Reversal of Earth's magnetic poles 42,000 years ago led to planetary chaos by Grant Currin  Ancient relic points to a turning point in Earth’s history 42,000 years ago. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/uons-arp021821.php  Cooper, A., Turney, C. S. M., et. al. (2021). A global environmental crisis 42,000 years ago. Science, 371(6531), 811–818. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abb8677  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, April 06, 2021

Post-Traumatic Growth Is a Pandemic Silver Lining

Learn about how caregivers may experience “post-traumatic growth” from the pandemic; why the UK has one of the world’s most memorable postcode systems; and how researchers witnessed the birth and development of a completely new language: Idioma de Señas de Nicaragua.  Survey suggests most caregivers have experienced "post-traumatic growth" from the pandemic by Kelsey Donk Study identifies “post-traumatic growth” emerging from COVID-19 lockdowns. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/uob-si020821.php  Collier, L. (2016). Growth after trauma. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/11/growth-trauma  Stallard, P., Pereira, A. I., & Barros, L. (2021). Post-traumatic growth during the COVID-19 pandemic in carers of children in Portugal and the UK: cross-sectional online survey. BJPsych Open, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2021.1  Cognitive psychologists are why the UK has one of the most memorable postcode systems by Steffie Drucker Postcodes are easier to remember than wedding anniversaries, birthdays, phone numbers and bank account details, Royal Mail reveals. (2016). Poweredbypaf.com. https://www.poweredbypaf.com/postcodes-are-easier-to-remember-than-wedding-anniversaries-birthdays-phone-numbers-and-bank-account-details-royal-mail-reveals/  Postcodes | The Postal Museum. (2020, February 12). The Postal Museum. https://web.archive.org/web/20210212050240/https://www.postalmuseum.org/collections/postcodes/#  Quality and longevity | The Psychologist. (2016). Bps.org.uk. https://thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/volume-29/july/quality-and-longevity  Smith, M. (2021, February 10). Why are UK postcodes so memorable? - Marc Smith - Medium. Medium; Medium. https://psychologymarc.medium.com/why-are-uk-postcodes-so-memorable-b0457e2e8a0d  Researchers Have Witnessed the Birth and Development of a Completely New Language by Arika Okrent Shoshi Parks. (2018, July 13). How Deaf Children in Nicaragua Created a New Language. Atlas Obscura; Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-is-nicaraguan-sign-language  ‌The origin of Nicaraguan Sign Language tells us a lot about language creation. (2020). The World from PRX. https://www.pri.org/stories/2020-09-29/origin-nicaraguan-sign-language-tells-us-lot-about-language-creation  ‌In Nicaragua, a Language Is Born. (2004, September 17). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/in-nicaragua-a-language-i/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, April 05, 2021

Most Conversations Go On Longer Than We Want Them To

Learn about why most conversations go on for a lot longer than we want them to; a genetic mutation that makes some people resilient to the cold; and how homing pigeons pass down their knowledge.  Most conversations go on for twice as long as we want them to by Kelsey Donk When people want conversations to end. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/potn-wpw022421.php  Mastroianni, A. M., Gilbert, D. T., Cooney, G., & Wilson, T. D. (2021). Do conversations end when people want them to? Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(10), e2011809118. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2011809118  Around 20% of people have a genetic mutation that makes them resilient to the cold by Grant Currin People with this muscle protein gene variant tolerate the cold better. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/cp-pwt021121.php  ‌Wyckelsma, V. L., Venckunas, T., Houweling, P. J., Schlittler, M., Lauschke, V. M., Tiong, C. F., Wood, H. D., Ivarsson, N., Paulauskas, H., Eimantas, N., Andersson, D. C., North, K. N., Brazaitis, M., & Westerblad, H. (2021). Loss of α-actinin-3 during human evolution provides superior cold resilience and muscle heat generation. The American Journal of Human Genetics, 108(3), 446–457. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajhg.2021.01.013  ‌Impervious to cold? A gene helps people to ward off the chills. (2021). Nature, 590(7847), 531–531. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-00433-0  Move Over, Ancient Sages: Homing Pigeons Pass Down Knowledge Too by Hayley Otman Sasaki, T., & Biro, D. (2017). Cumulative culture can emerge from collective intelligence in animal groups. Nature Communications, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms15049  Homing pigeons share our ability to build knowledge across generations | University of Oxford. (2017, April 17). Ox.ac.uk. https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2017-04-18-homing-pigeons-share-our-ability-build-knowledge-across-generations#  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, April 02, 2021

Bad News About Your Wearable Sleep Tracker

Learn about which sleep trackers are actually accurate; how important closure is for a life transition; and why mirrors flip horizontally, but not vertically. Study of 9 sleep trackers finds that all but 2 are inaccurate by Kelsey Donk You snooze, you lose - with some sleep trackers. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/wvu-ysy021721.php  Stone, J. D., Rentz, L. E., Forsey, J., Ramadan, J., Markwald, R. R., Finomore, V. S., Galster, S. M., Rezai, A., & Hagen, J. A. (2020). Evaluations of Commercial Sleep Technologies for Objective Monitoring During Routine Sleeping Conditions. Nature and Science of Sleep, Volume 12, 821–842. https://doi.org/10.2147/nss.s270705  Espie, C. (2020) How Do You Measure Sleep? Sleepio. https://www.sleepio.com/articles/sleep-science/how-do-you-measure-sleep/  That Sleep Tracker Could Make Your Insomnia Worse (Published 2019). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/13/health/sleep-tracker-insomnia-orthosomnia.html  Here's How Important Closure Is for a Life Transition by Sonja Hodgen Devitt-NYU, J. (2019, February 25). Better endings help us feel good about what’s next - Futurity. Futurity. https://www.futurity.org/life-transitions-endings-1991932/  ‌Schwörer, B., Krott, N. R., & Oettingen, G. (2020). Saying goodbye and saying it well: Consequences of a (not) well-rounded ending. Motivation Science, 6(1), 21–33. https://doi.org/10.1037/mot0000126  Why mirrors flip horizontally but not vertically by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Maria in Ontario, Canada) Physics Girl. (2015). Why do mirrors flip horizontally (but not vertically)? [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBpxhfBlVLU  ‌Kaplan, S. (2017, January 23). Dear Science: Why is everything backward in a mirror? The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2017/01/23/dear-science-why-is-everything-backwards-in-a-mirror/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, April 01, 2021

Why April Fool’s Day Exists

Learn about what the “frenemy effect” can teach us about bullying; the surprising ability of marmosets to eavesdrop on each others’ conversations; and why April Fool’s Day may have originated from an out-of-date calendar.  The "frenemy effect" says bullying happens most between friends by Kelsey Donk Most Teen Bullying Occurs Among Peers Climbing the Social Ladder. (2021, February 17). UC Davis. https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/most-teen-bullying-occurs-among-peers-climbing-social-ladder  With Friends Like These: Aggression from Amity and Equivalence | American Journal of Sociology: Vol 126, No 3. (2012). American Journal of Sociology. https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/712972#_i8  Marmosets eavesdrop on each other's conversations — and understand what's said by Steffie Drucker Eavesdropping marmosets understood other monkeys’ conversations - and they judged. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/aaft-emu020121.php  Marmoset monkeys eavesdrop and understand conversations between other marmosets. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/uoz-mme020321.php  Brügger, R. K., Willems, E. P., & Burkart, J. M. (2021). Do marmosets understand others’ conversations? A thermography approach. Science Advances, 7(6), eabc8790. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abc8790  April Fools' Day May Have Originated From an Out-of-Date Calendar by Reuben Westmaas Winick, S. (2016, March 28). April Fools: The Roots of an International Tradition | Folklife Today. Loc.gov. https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2016/03/april-fools/  Wills, M. (2016). Why New Years Falls on January 1st | JSTOR Daily. JSTOR Daily. https://daily.jstor.org/new-year-january-1st/  Britanniae, B. (2014, April). Origins of April Fools Day. Latin Language Blog | Language and Culture of the Ancient Latin-Speaking World. https://blogs.transparent.com/latin/origins-of-april-fools-day/  Podcasts referenced in this episode: Introduction: https://tim.blog/podcast/  First story: https://songexploder.net/  Second story: https://www.alieward.com/ologies  Third story: http://www.wtfpod.com/  Recap segment: https://serialpodcast.org/  Special thanks to the HiHo team for their assistance: https://hiho.link/c/curiosity  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, March 31, 2021

Aleutian Island Secrets and Electrical Ear Activity

Award-winning photographer, filmmaker, and environmentalist Ian Shive gives the inside scoop on a research expedition to the Aleutian Islands. Then, learn how researchers solved a molecular mystery about how our ears turn sound into what you hear.  Additional resources from Ian Shive: Watch “The Last Unknown” on discovery+ https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/the-last-unknown  Start your 7-day free trial of discovery+ https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity  “The Last Unknown” official trailer https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2847221158855153  Ian Shive’s official website http://www.ianshive.com/  Follow @ianshivephoto on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ianshivephoto/  Follow @IanShivePhoto on Twitter https://twitter.com/IanShivePhoto  Scientists discovered the ear mechanism that turns sound into electrical activity -- and protects our hearing by Grant Currin Hearing acrobatics. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/hms-ha020421.php  Mulhall, E. M., Ward, A., Yang, D., Koussa, M. A., Corey, D. P., & Wong, W. P. (2021). Single-molecule force spectroscopy reveals the dynamic strength of the hair-cell tip-link connection. Nature communications, 12(1), 1-15. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-21033-6  NIHOD. (2018). Journey of Sound to the Brain [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQEaiZ2j9oc  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, March 30, 2021

There’s No Such Thing as a Hypoallergenic Dog

Learn about why there’s no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog; why you should praise kids for their work ethic, not their smarts; and why you should never put coffee grounds in your garden.  There's no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog by Grant Currin More, D. (2021). The Myth of Hypoallergenic Dogs. Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-myth-of-hypoallergenic-dogs-82709  Pet allergy: Are there hypoallergenic dog breeds? (2019). Mayo Clinic; https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pet-allergy/expert-answers/hypoallergenic-dog-breeds/faq-20058425  Vredegoor, D. W., Willemse, T., Chapman, M. D., Heederik, D. J. J., & Krop, E. J. M. (2012). Can f 1 levels in hair and homes of different dog breeds: Lack of evidence to describe any dog breed as hypoallergenic. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 130(4), 904-909.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2012.05.013  Here's Why You Should Praise Kids for Their Work Ethic, Not Their Smarts by Ashley Hamer Dweck, C. S. (1986). Motivational processes affecting learning. American Psychologist, 41(10), 1040–1048. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.41.10.1040  Mangels, J. A., Butterfield, B., Lamb, J., Good, C., & Dweck, C. S. (2006). Why do beliefs about intelligence influence learning success? A social cognitive neuroscience model. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 1(2), 75–86. https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsl013  Roche, B. (2014, August 27). Ignore the IQ test: your level of intelligence is not fixed for life. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/ignore-the-iq-test-your-level-of-intelligence-is-not-fixed-for-life-30673  Jacobs, T. (2015, March 26). More Evidence That Intelligence Is Malleable. Pacific Standard; Pacific Standard. https://psmag.com/environment/more-evidence-that-intelligence-is-malleable#.og2q3ahxp  Dewar, G. (2013). Growth mindset: Can a theory of intelligence change the way you learn? Parentingscience.com; Parenting Science. https://www.parentingscience.com/theory-of-intelligence.html  Whatever You Do, Don't Put Coffee Grounds in Your Garden originally aired May 14, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/types-of-narcissists-don-t-garden-with-coffee-grou  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, March 29, 2021

Having a Bad Boss Can Make You a Great Boss

Learn about why it’s a big deal that researchers found animal life underneath the Antarctic ice shelf; how scientists measured blinks to figure out why exercise gives your brain a boost; and why having a bad boss can make you a good boss. Scientists accidentally found animal life 3,000 feet beneath the Antarctic ice shelf by Steffie Drucker Sample, I. (2021, February 15). Researchers rethink life in a cold climate after Antarctic find. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/feb/15/researchers-rethink-life-in-a-cold-climate-after-antarctic-find  Griffiths, H. J., Anker, P., Linse, K., Maxwell, J., Post, A. L., Stevens, C., Tulaczyk, S., & Smith, J. A. (2021). Breaking All the Rules: The First Recorded Hard Substrate Sessile Benthic Community Far Beneath an Antarctic Ice Shelf. Frontiers in Marine Science, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2021.642040  ‌Metcalfe, T. (2021, February 17). Scientists find unexpected animal life far beneath Antarctica’s floating ice shelves. NBC News; NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/scientists-find-unexpected-animal-life-far-antarcticas-floating-ice-sh-rcna285  ‌Sneed, A. (2016, June 28). Excitement Builds for the Possibility of Life on Enceladus. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/excitement-builds-for-the-possibility-of-life-on-enceladus/  ‌Ingredients for Life at Enceladus. (2017). NASA Solar System Exploration. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/17649/ingredients-for-life-at-enceladus/  ‌Enceladus | Science – NASA Solar System Exploration. (2018, September 25). NASA Solar System Exploration. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/missions/cassini/science/enceladus/  By measuring blinks, scientists may have determined why exercise boosts cognitive function by Grant Currin Blink! The link between aerobic fitness and cognition. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/uot-btl020221.php  Kuwamizu, R. et al. (2020). Spontaneous Eye Blink Rate Connects Missing Link between Aerobic Fitness and Cognition. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, Publish Ahead of Print. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0000000000002590  Having a Bad Boss Can Make You a Great Boss by Mae Rice Tepper, B. J., et. al. (2006). Procedural injustice, victim precipitation, and abusive supervision. Personnel Psychology, 59(1), 101–123. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-6570.2006.00725.x  Does Having a Bad Boss Make You More Likely to Be One Yourself? (2019, January 23). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2019/01/does-having-a-bad-boss-make-you-more-likely-to-be-one-yourself#  ‌Taylor, S. G., Griffith, M. D., Vadera, A. K., Folger, R., & Letwin, C. R. (2019). Breaking the cycle of abusive supervision: How disidentification and moral identity help the trickle-down change course. Journal of Applied Psychology, 104(1), 164–182. https://doi.org/10.1037/apl0000360  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cod

Fri, March 26, 2021

Why Are There Bubbles in my Day-Old Water?

Learn about why bubbles appear in your water overnight; the “other-contingent extravert,” a new type of extravert that’s only outgoing in certain situations; and why food sticks to nonstick pans.  Bubbles in water left out overnight by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Adam) Why do bubbles form if a glass of water is left alone for a while? (2006, February 6). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-bubbles-form-if-a/  ‌Water Q&A: Why is my drinking water cloudy? (2021). Usgs.gov. https://www.usgs.gov/special-topic/water-science-school/science/water-qa-why-my-drinking-water-cloudy?qt-science_center_objects=0#qt-science_center_objects  ‌Zhang, S. (2015, August 18). Big Question: Why Does Tap Water Go Stale Overnight? Wired; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/2015/08/big-question-tap-water-go-stale-overnight/  This new type of extravert is only outgoing in comfortable situations by Kelsey Donk Study Identifies a New Type of Extravert. (2020). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202012/study-identifies-new-type-extravert  Huang, J. L., & Wu, D. (2020). Other-contingent extraversion and satisfaction: The moderating role of implicit theory of personality. Journal of Individual Differences. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1027/1614-0001/a000339  MacDonald, F. (2016). The Science of Introverts vs Extroverts. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/the-science-of-introverts-vs-extroverts  Scientists discovered why food sticks to nonstick pans by Cameron Duke Why food sticks to nonstick frying pans. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/aiop-wfs012921.php  Fedorchenko, A. I., & Hruby, J. (2021). On formation of dry spots in heated liquid films. Physics of Fluids, 33(2), 023601. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0035547  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, March 25, 2021

This Language Shift Could Signal an Impending Breakup

Learn about a change in language use that could mean a breakup is on the way; why ogre-faced spiders are basically ninja assassins, with help from Cornell University professor Ron Hoy; and how it’s possible to exercise too much.  A change in pronoun use could signal an impending breakup by Kelsey Donk Use of pronouns may show signs of an impending breakup. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/uota-uop012721.php  Seraj, S., Blackburn, K. G., & Pennebaker, J. W. (2021). Language left behind on social media exposes the emotional and cognitive costs of a romantic breakup. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 118(7), e2017154118. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2017154118  Additional resources from Ron Hoy: Ron Hoy's faculty page at Cornell University: https://nbb.cornell.edu/ronald-r-hoy  Hoy's 2016 study on hearing in jumping spiders: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2016/10/jumping-spiders-can-hear-distance-new-study-proves  Yes, You Really Can Exercise Too Much by Ashley Hamer Rhabdomyolysis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. (2019). Medlineplus.gov. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000473.htm  Cutler, T. S., DeFilippis, E. M., Unterbrink, M. E., & Evans, A. T. (2016). Increasing Incidence and Unique Clinical Characteristics of Spinning-Induced Rhabdomyolysis. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 26(5), 429–431. https://doi.org/10.1097/jsm.0000000000000281  As Workouts Intensify, a Harmful Side Effect Grows More Common (Published 2017). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/17/well/move/as-workouts-intensify-a-harmful-side-effect-grows-more-common.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fwell  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, March 24, 2021

What Your Ears and Spider Fuzz Have In Common

Learn why Cygnus X-1, the first black hole ever discovered, is bigger than we thought. Then, learn about spider hearing with help from Ron Hoy, a professor of neurobiology and behavior at Cornell University who studies acoustic communication in insects.  The first black hole ever discovered is bigger than we thought by Grant Currin First black hole ever detected is more massive than we thought. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/caos-fbh021821.php  The mass of Cygnus X-1’s black hole challenges stellar evolution models. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/aaft-tmo021621.php  Miller-Jones, J. C. A., Bahramian, A., Orosz, J. A., Mandel, I., Gou, L., Maccarone, T. J., Neijssel, C. J., Zhao, X., Ziółkowski, J., Reid, M. J., Uttley, P., Zheng, X., Byun, D.-Y., Dodson, R., Grinberg, V., Jung, T., Kim, J.-S., Marcote, B., Markoff, S., & Rioja, M. J. (2021). Cygnus X-1 contains a 21–solar mass black hole—Implications for massive star winds. Science, eabb3363. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abb3363  Additional resources from Ron Hoy: Ron Hoy's faculty page at Cornell University: https://nbb.cornell.edu/ronald-r-hoy  Hoy's 2016 study on hearing in jumping spiders: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2016/10/jumping-spiders-can-hear-distance-new-study-proves  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, March 23, 2021

Local Honey Won’t Cure Your Allergies

Learn about why changing out of your pajamas while you work could improve your mental health; why local honey doesn’t stop seasonal allergies; and shisa kanko, a surprisingly simple Japanese ritual that greatly improves accuracy.  Working from home in your pajamas is linked to poorer mental health by Kelsey Donk The Re:Set Team. (2021, February 5). Scientists Say Working From Home in Pyjamas Can Dampen Your Mental Health. Re:Set. https://resetyoureveryday.com/scientists-working-from-home-pyjamas-mental-health/  Alberta Health Services. (2021). End PJ Paralysis | Alberta Health Services. Alberta Health Services. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page15971.aspx  Chapman, D. G., & Thamrin, C. (2020). Scientists in pyjamas: characterising the working arrangements and productivity of Australian medical researchers during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Medical Journal of Australia, 213(11), 516–520. https://doi.org/10.5694/mja2.50860  Local Honey Won't Fix Your Seasonal Allergies originally aired May 23, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/local-honey-myths-nasa-to-the-moon-and-a-bisexual  Shisa Kanko May Look Odd To Outsiders, But It Keeps Train Passengers Safe by Ashley Hamer Richarz, A. (2017, March 29). Why Japan’s Rail Workers Can’t Stop Pointing at Things. Atlas Obscura; Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/pointing-and-calling-japan-trains  Gordenker, A. (2008, October 21). JR gestures. The Japan Times. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2008/10/21/reference/jr-gestures/#.WPf_OVMrLVp  MTA | news | Subway Conductors Point the Way to Safety. (2013). Mta.info. https://www.mta.info/news/2013/11/12/subway-conductors-point-way-safety  Shinohara, K., Naito, H., Matsui, Y., & Hikono, M. (2013). The effects of “finger pointing and calling” on cognitive control processes in the task-switching paradigm. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 43(2), 129–136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ergon.2012.08.004  JICOSH Home | Concept of “Zero-accident Total Participation Campaign”[English]. (2017). Archive.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20181117051253/http://www.jniosh.go.jp:80/icpro/jicosh-old/english/zero-sai/eng/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, March 22, 2021

Gaining Weight With Age Might Be Healthier Than Staying Slim

Learn about why it might actually be healthy to gain weight as you get older; the alkaloids responsible for why our pets can’t eat chocolate; and how small a minority can be to reshape society.  Gaining weight as you age may be healthier than staying at the same weight by Grant Currin Survival tip: Start at normal weight and slowly add pounds. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-02/osu-sts020121.php  Ingraham, C. (2016, January 29). Look at how much weight you’re going to gain. Washington Post; The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/01/29/the-age-when-you-gain-the-most-weight/  ‌Zheng, H., Echave, P., Mehta, N., & Myrskylä, M. (2021). Life-long body mass index trajectories and mortality in two generations. Annals of Epidemiology, 56, 18–25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2021.01.003  ‌Your Fat Friend. (2019, October 15). The Bizarre and Racist History of the BMI - Elemental. Medium; Elemental. https://elemental.medium.com/the-bizarre-and-racist-history-of-the-bmi-7d8dc2aa33bb  Why can’t our pets eat chocolate? by Cameron Duke Biello, D. (2007, August 16). Strange but True: Cats Cannot Taste Sweets. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/strange-but-true-cats-cannot-taste-sweets/  Blum, D. (2013, February 14). The Poisonous Chemistry of Chocolate. Wired; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/2013/02/the-poisonous-nature-of-chocolate/?code=LecCOSJvlBgJVoqVnCpxVDg3cPEDfZqZwmtPhgOOWhI&state=%7B%22redirectURL%22%3A%22%2F2013%2F02%2Fthe-poisonous-nature-of-chocolate%2F%22%7D  Hazel, S. (2017, December 21). Why can’t dogs eat chocolate? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/why-cant-dogs-eat-chocolate-89374  R Thomas Palo, & Robbins, C. T. (1991). Plant defenses against mammalian herbivory. Crc Press. Research Shows How Small a Minority Can Be to Reshape Society by Mae Rice Tipping point for large-scale social change? Just 25 percent | Penn Today. (2018, June 7). Penn Today. https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/damon-centola-tipping-point-large-scale-social-change  ‌Centola, D., Becker, J., Brackbill, D., & Baronchelli, A. (2018). Experimental evidence for tipping points in social convention. Science, 360(6393), 1116–1119. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aas8827  ‌Noonan, D. (2018, June 8). The 25% Revolution—How Big Does a Minority Have to Be to Reshape Society? Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-25-revolution-how-big-does-a-minority-have-to-be-to-reshape-society/  ‌Yong, E. (2018, June 7). The Atlantic. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/06/the-tipping-point-when-minority-views-take-over/562307/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJ

Fri, March 19, 2021

How Loud Is the Sun?

Learn about a simple way to reduce your internet carbon footprint; how brain images can make you more likely to believe fake science; and how loud the sun is.  The internet has a big carbon footprint, and you can reduce yours with a simple fix by Kelsey Donk Turn off that camera during virtual meetings, environmental study says. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-01/pu-tot011421.php  Obringer, R., Rachunok, B., Maia-Silva, D., Arbabzadeh, M., Nateghi, R., & Madani, K. (2021). The overlooked environmental footprint of increasing Internet use. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 167, 105389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2020.105389  You'll Probably Believe Fake Science if It Comes With a Brain Image by Ashley Hamer McCabe, D. P., & Castel, A. D. (2008). Seeing is believing: The effect of brain images on judgments of scientific reasoning. Cognition, 107(1), 343–352. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cognition.2007.07.017  Poldrack, R. (2006). Can cognitive processes be inferred from neuroimaging data? Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 10(2), 59–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2005.12.004  ‌Curtis, G. (2017). Logical Fallacy: Affirming the Consequent. Fallacyfiles.org. http://www.fallacyfiles.org/afthecon.html  How loud is the sun? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Noro) The Song of the Sun (Published 2012). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/14/science/studying-the-sun-through-its-sound-waves.html  Scharping, N. (2020, February 4). What Would the Sun Sound Like If We Could Hear It On Earth? Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/what-would-the-sun-sound-like-if-we-could-hear-it-on-earth  ‌Second Thought. (2019). How Loud Is The Sun? [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePy_Gs3WTT4  ‌Bryner, J. (2007, June 4). Sound cranks up the heat in sun’s atmosphere. NBC News; NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna19032772  The Singing Sun. (2008). Stanford.edu. http://solar-center.stanford.edu/singing/  Solar Sounds. (1997). Stanford.edu. http://soi.stanford.edu/results/sounds.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, March 18, 2021

Why That Thing You Just Learned Is Suddenly Everywhere

Writer, producer, and “Flash Forward” podcast host Rose Eveleth explains why so many technology breakthroughs never pan out. Then, learn about real-life giant sand worms and why the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon makes you notice some things more than others. Additional resources from Rose Eveleth: Rose's website: http://roseveleth.com/  Flash Forward podcast: https://www.flashforwardpod.com/  Flash Forward Presents: https://www.ffwdpresents.com/  Follow Rose on Twitter: https://twitter.com/roseveleth  The spice must flow: Giant sand worms used to roam the ocean floor 20 million years ago by Grant Currin Giant sand worm discovery proves truth is stranger than fiction: Trace fossil reveals more about this ancient creature’s behavior. (2021). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/01/210121163134.htm  ‌Pan, Y.-Y., Nara, M., Löwemark, L., Miguez-Salas, O., Gunnarson, B., Iizuka, Y., Chen, T.-T., & Dashtgard, S. E. (2021). The 20-million-year old lair of an ambush-predatory worm preserved in northeast Taiwan. Scientific Reports, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-79311-0  Sample, I. (2021, January 21). Giant worm’s undersea lair discovered by fossil hunters in Taiwan. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jan/21/giant-worm-undersea-lair-discovered-fossil-hunters-taiwan  Blame The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon For The Things You Notice More Than Others first aired July 15, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/the-universe-in-consciousness-w-bernardo-kastrup-i  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, March 17, 2021

Why Futurists Don’t Need to Know the Future (w/ “Flash Forward” Host Rose Eveleth)

Rose Eveleth — writer, producer, and “Flash Forward” podcast host — explains why futurists don’t need to know the future. Then, you’ll learn about the oldest examples of money ever discovered.  Additional resources from Rose Eveleth: Rose's website: http://roseveleth.com/  Flash Forward podcast: https://www.flashforwardpod.com/  Flash Forward Presents: https://www.ffwdpresents.com/  Follow Rose on Twitter: https://twitter.com/roseveleth  Money may have been invented as long as 5,000 years ago by Grant Currin Wells, S. (2021, January 20). When was money invented? Bronze Age study has the answer. Inverse; Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/science/origins-of-money  ‌Kuijpers, M. H. G., & Popa, C. N. (2021). The origins of money: Calculation of similarity indexes demonstrates the earliest development of commodity money in prehistoric Central Europe. PLOS ONE, 16(1), e0240462. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0240462  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, March 16, 2021

Liars May Imitate Your Body Language

Learn about why liars may mimic your body language; why “tend and befriend” is an alternative response to “fight or flight”; and why lakes freeze from the top down, not the bottom up.  Liars imitate the body language of the person they're lying to by Kelsey Donk Lesté-Lasserre, C. (2020). Lying men mimic the body language of other men they are talking to. New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2264607-lying-men-mimic-the-body-language-of-other-men-they-are-talking-to/  A liar and a copycat: nonverbal coordination increases with lie difficulty | Royal Society Open Science. (2021). Royal Society Open Science. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.200839#d1e417  Instead of "Fight or Flight," Women Might "Tend and Befriend" by Reuben Westmaas How to Transform Stress into Courage and Connection. (2015). Greater Good. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_transform_stress_courage_connection  Lebo, H. (2000, May 17). UCLA Researchers Identify Key Biobehavioral Pattern Used by Women to Manage Stress. UCLA Newsroom. https://web.archive.org/web/20180828074327/http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/UCLA-Researchers-Identify-Key-Biobehavioral-1478  Taylor, S. E. (2012). Tend and befriend theory. In P. A. M. Van Lange, A. W. Kruglanski, & E. T. Higgins (Eds.), Handbook of theories of social psychology (p. 32–49). Sage Publications Ltd. https://doi.org/10.4135/9781446249215.n3  Why does a lake freeze from the top down, and not the bottom up? by Cameron Duke Why Does Water Freeze from the Top Down? | Britannica. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/story/why-does-water-freeze-from-the-top-down  Stewart, R. H. (2008). Introduction to physical oceanography. Texas A & M University. US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2021). What is a thermocline? Noaa.gov. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/thermocline.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, March 15, 2021

Time Management Can Make You Happier

Learn about why time management can make you happier; how catnip can protect your cat from mosquitoes; and 3 ways your identity could be stolen without getting your computer hacked — and how to protect yourself.  Time management has a stronger effect on wellbeing than on job performance by Kelsey Donk Aeon, B., Faber, A., & Panaccio, A. (2021). Does time management work? A meta-analysis. PLOS ONE, 16(1), e0245066. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0245066  Catnip may have a purpose beyond getting cats high -- it protects them from mosquitoes! by Cameron Duke Intoxicating chemicals in catnip and silver vine protect felines from mosquito bites. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-01/aaft-ici011921.php  Uenoyama, R., Miyazaki, T., Hurst, J. L., Beynon, R. J., Adachi, M., Murooka, T., Onoda, I., Miyazawa, Y., Katayama, R., Yamashita, T., Kaneko, S., Nishikawa, T., & Miyazaki, M. (2021). The characteristic response of domestic cats to plant iridoids allows them to gain chemical defense against mosquitoes. Science Advances, 7(4), eabd9135. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abd9135  Weisberger, M. (2019, November 3). Does Catnip Really Make Cats “High”? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/does-catnip-get-cats-high.html  3 Ways Your Identity Could Be Stolen (Without Having Your Computer Hacked) by Reuben Westmaas Evenden, I. (2020, September 4). How do thieves steal your identity (and how can you stop it)? TopTenReviews; Top Ten Reviews. https://www.toptenreviews.com/10-ways-thieves-steal-your-id  How to Identify an ATM Skimmer. (2021). NWCU. https://www.nwcu.com/learn/how-spot-atm-skimmer  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, March 12, 2021

Identical Twins Aren’t as Identical as We Thought

Learn about the science of sourdough starters; and why identical twins aren’t so identical after all. Then, play along at home as we test your podcast knowledge with this month’s Curiosity Challenge trivia game.  Study of sourdough from around the world shows location doesn't matter for its microbes by Cameron Duke Intercontinental study sheds light on the microbial life of sourdough. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-01/ncsu-iss012621.php Kiniry, L. (2020). Why San Francisco does sourdough best. Bbc.com.  http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20200402-why-san-francisco-does-sourdough-best Landis, E. A., Oliverio, A. M., McKenney, E. A., Nichols, L. M., Kfoury, N., Biango-Daniels, M., Shell, L. K., Madden, A. A., Shapiro, L., Shravya Sakunala, Kinsey Drake, Robbat, A., Booker, M., Dunn, R. R., Fierer, N., & Wolfe, B. E. (2021, January 26). The diversity and function of sourdough starter microbiomes. ELife; eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd. https://elifesciences.org/articles/61644 Identical twins aren't so identical after all by Steffie Drucker Jarry, J. (2021, January 24). Identical Twins Are Not Identical. Office for Science and Society. McGill University. https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/general-science/identical-twins-are-not-identical  Guardian staff reporter. (2021, January 8). Identical twins are not so identical, study suggests. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/jan/08/identical-twins-are-not-so-identical-study-suggests  Machemer, T. (2021, January 13). Many Identical Twins Actually Have Slightly Different DNA. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/identical-twins-can-have-slightly-different-dna-180976736/  ‌Nicoletta Lanese. (2021, January 7). Identical twins don’t share 100% of their DNA. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/identical-twins-dont-share-all-dna.html  Jonsson, H., Magnusdottir, E., et. al. (2021). Differences between germline genomes of monozygotic twins. Nature Genetics, 53(1), 27–34. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41588-020-00755-1  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Challenge Trivia game: Chronotypes: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-does-february-have-28-days/  Ants on stilts: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-scientists-made-ants-walk-on-stilts/  Smellicopter: https://www.curiositydaily.com/the-dark-ages-werent-really-dark/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, March 11, 2021

What a 95% Effective Vaccine Actually Means

Award-winning journalist Tim Harford explains what it means when you hear that a COVID vaccine is 95% effective. Then, learn about Sentinel Island, home to the last uncontacted people on Earth; and what we can learn about our solar system’s theoretical “Planet Nine” from the newly discovered planet HD 106906 b.  Additional resources from Tim Harford: Pick up "The Data Detective: Ten Easy Rules to Make Sense of Statistics" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ad1dQ4  Tim Harford's website: https://timharford.com/  Tim Harford on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimHarford  North Sentinel Island Is Home to the Last Uncontacted People on Earth by Reuben Westmaas Kane, S. (2016, May 15). This isolated tribe has rejected contact for centuries and remained hostile toward outsiders. Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/sentinelese-uncontacted-island-tribe-photos-2016-5  Sen, S. (2009). Savage bodies, civilized pleasures: M. V. Portman and the Andamanese. American Ethnologist, 36(2), 364–379. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1548-1425.2009.01140.x  North Sentinel Island History. (2019). North Sentinel Island. https://northsentinelisland.com/north-sentinel-history/  McDougall, D. (2006, February 12). Survival comes first for Sentinel islanders – the world’s last “stone-age” tribe. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2006/feb/12/theobserver.worldnews12  Alastair Jamieson, Fieldstadt, E., & Associated Press. (2018, November 21). American killed by isolated tribe on India’s North Sentinel Island, police say. NBC News; NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/american-killed-isolated-tribe-india-s-north-sentinel-island-police-n938826  Scientists discovered a solar system with its own version of the theoretical "Planet Nine" by Grant Currin Planet X. (2019, December 19). NASA Solar System Exploration. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/hypothetical-planet-x/in-depth/ Hubble identifies strange exoplanet that behaves like the long-sought. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/eic-his121020.php  Nguyen, M. M., De Rosa, R. J., & Kalas, P. (2020). First Detection of Orbital Motion for HD 106906 b: A Wide-separation Exoplanet on a Planet Nine–like Orbit. The Astronomical Journal, 161(1), 22. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-3881/abc012  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, March 10, 2021

Did Your Microbiome Come from Dirt?

Award-winning journalist and economist Tim Harford explains three simple rules for understanding statistics and evaluating truth in the news. Then, you’ll learn about why our microbiomes may have come from dirt.  Additional resources from Tim Harford: Pick up "The Data Detective: Ten Easy Rules to Make Sense of Statistics" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ad1dQ4  Tim Harford's website: https://timharford.com/  Tim Harford on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimHarford  Microbes in dental plaque are more like soil microbes than tongue microbes, which suggests our microbiomes came from dirt by Cameron Duke Caldwell, A. (2020, December 15). Microbes in dental plaque look more like relatives in soil than those on the tongue. EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/uocm-mid121420.php  Shaiber, A., Willis, A. D., Delmont, T. O., Roux, S., Chen, L.-X., Schmid, A. C., Yousef, M., Watson, A. R., Lolans, K., Esen, Ö. C., Lee, S. T. M., Downey, N., Morrison, H. G., Dewhirst, F. E., Mark Welch, J. L., & Eren, A. M. (2020). Functional and genetic markers of niche partitioning among enigmatic members of the human oral microbiome. Genome Biology, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-020-02195-w  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, March 09, 2021

The Duck-Billed Platypus Is Weirder Than You Thought

Learn about what researchers found when they sequenced the bizarre duck-billed platypus genome; a trick for unlocking your creativity; and the strange reasons for job-specific voices, like those of pilots, newscasters, and poets.  The duck-billed platypus genome was just sequenced, and it's a doozy by Grant Currin Cassella, C. (2021). Now We Know Why Platypus Are So Weird - Their Genes Are Part Bird, Reptile, And Mammal. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/platypus-genes-reveal-some-of-the-bizarre-traits-that-come-with-5x-and-5y-chromosomes  ‌Zhou, Y., Shearwin-Whyatt, L., Li, J., Song, Z., Hayakawa, T., Stevens, D., Fenelon, J. C., Peel, E., Cheng, Y., Pajpach, F., Bradley, N., Suzuki, H., Nikaido, M., Damas, J., Daish, T., Perry, T., Zhu, Z., Geng, Y., Rhie, A., & Sims, Y. (2021). Platypus and echidna genomes reveal mammalian biology and evolution. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-03039-0  ‌Platypus | National Geographic. (2010, September 10). Animals. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/p/platypus/  ‌Villazon, L. (2019). Do platypuses really sweat milk? BBC Science Focus Magazine; BBC Science Focus Magazine. https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/do-platypuses-really-sweat-milk/  To Unlock Creativity, Brainstorm and Then Step Away by Sonja Hodgen Molly Dannenmaier-UT Austin. (2019, March 25). To unlock creativity, you need to step away - Futurity. Futurity. https://www.futurity.org/creativity-incubation-period-2017292-2/  ‌Kachelmeier, S. J., Wang, L. W., & Williamson, M. G. (2018). Incentivizing the Creative Process: From Initial Quantity to Eventual Creativity. The Accounting Review, 94(2), 249–266. https://doi.org/10.2308/accr-52196  The Strange Reasons for Pilot Voice, Newscaster Voice, and Poet Voice originally aired June 5, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/gluten-free-labels-the-fbi-s-most-viewed-file-and  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, March 08, 2021

Yeah, About That Phosphine on Venus...

Learn about the surprising memory skills of infants; why that whole “phosphine on Venus” discovery may not be as exciting as we thought; and how medical science answered Molyneux's problem, a 300-year-old philosophy question.  3-year-olds can recognize a person they met once when they were 1 year old by Kelsey Donk The amazing durability of infant memory: Three-year-olds show recognition of a person they met once at age one. (2014, March 17). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2014/03/17/the-amazing-durability-of-infant-memory-three-year-olds-show-recognition-of-a-person-they-met-once-at-age-one/  Kingo, O. S., Staugaard, S. R., & Krøjgaard, P. (2014). Three-year-olds’ memory for a person met only once at the age of 12months: Very long-term memory revealed by a late-manifesting novelty preference. Consciousness and Cognition, 24, 49–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2013.12.011  That whole "phosphine on Venus" discovery, suggesting life? That probably wasn't phosphine after all by Cameron Duke Lincowski, A. P., Meadows, V. S., Crisp, D., Akins, A. B., Schwieterman, E. W., Arney, Giada N, Wong, M. L., Steffes, P. G., Niki, P. M., & Domagal-Goldman, S. (2021). Claimed detection of PH$_3$ in the clouds of Venus is consistent with mesospheric SO$_2$. ArXiv.org. https://arxiv.org/abs/2101.09837  Medical Science Has Answered This 300-Year-Old Philosophy Question by Reuben Westmaas Study of Vision Tackles a Philosophy Riddle (Published 2011). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/26/health/research/26blind.html  ‌Degenaar, M., & Lokhorst, G.-J. (2017). Molyneux’s Problem (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy). Stanford.edu. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/molyneux-problem/  ‌Held, R., Ostrovsky, Y., de Gelder, B., Gandhi, T., Ganesh, S., Mathur, U., & Sinha, P. (2011). The newly sighted fail to match seen with felt. Nature Neuroscience, 14(5), 551–553. https://doi.org/10.1038/nn.2795  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, March 05, 2021

Why Can’t You Hold Your Breath to Death?

Learn about why you can’t suffocate by holding your breath; how being angry makes you more likely to believe misinformation; and that time scholars tried to kick Latin out of English, thanks to words like honorificabilitudinitatibus.  Why can't you suffocate by holding your breath? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Daniel in Beirut) Parkes, M. J. (2005). Breath-holding and its breakpoint. Experimental Physiology, 91(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1113/expphysiol.2005.031625  ‌Parkes, M. J. (2012). The Limits of Breath Holding. Scientific American, 306(4), 74–79. https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0412-74  Being angry makes you more likely to believe misinformation by Kelsey Donk Dolan, E. W. (2021, January 8). A new study has found being angry increases your vulnerability to misinformation. PsyPost; PsyPost. https://www.psypost.org/2021/01/a-new-study-has-found-being-angry-increases-your-vulnerability-to-misinformation-59061  Han, J., Cha, M., & Lee, W. (2020). Anger contributes to the spread of COVID-19 misinformation. Harvard Kennedy School Misinformation Review. https://doi.org/10.37016/mr-2020-39   Greenstein, M., & Franklin, N. (2020). Anger increases susceptibility to misinformation. Experimental Psychology, 67(3), 202–209. https://doi.org/10.1027/1618-3169/a000489  16th-Century Scholars Once Tried to Kick Latin Out of English by Arika Okrent Specktor, B. (2017, October 2). Shakespeare’s Longest Word Is a Whopping 27-Letters Long. Reader’s Digest; Reader’s Digest. https://www.rd.com/article/shakespeares-longest-word/  ‌BERLIN, R. L. G. (2014, January 28). Johnson: What might have been. The Economist; The Economist. https://www.economist.com/prospero/2014/01/28/johnson-what-might-have-been  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, March 04, 2021

Quadruple-Helix DNA Is a Thing

Learn about how quadruple-helix DNA could help us fight cancer; how diversity improves technology, with materials scientist Ainissa Ramirez; and how cats domesticated themselves.  Quadruple-helix DNA exists - and it might be useful for fighting cancers by Cameron Duke Rare quadruple-helix DNA found in living human cells with glowing probes. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-01/icl-rqd011321.php  Researchers Observe Formation of Four-Stranded DNA in Living Human Cells | Biology, Genetics | Sci-News.com. (2020). Breaking Science News | Sci-News.com. http://www.sci-news.com/biology/dna-g-quadruplexes-human-cells-08693.html  Scientists Discover Quadruple Helix DNA in Human Cells | Genetics | Sci-News.com. (2013). Breaking Science News | Sci-News.com. http://www.sci-news.com/genetics/article00835.html  Summers, P. A., Lewis, B. W., Gonzalez-Garcia, J., Porreca, R. M., Lim, A. H. M., Cadinu, P., Martin-Pintado, N., Mann, D. J., Edel, J. B., Vannier, J. B., Kuimova, M. K., & Vilar, R. (2021). Visualising G-quadruplex DNA dynamics in live cells by fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy. Nature Communications, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-20414-7  Additional resources from Ainissa Ramirez: Pick up "The Alchemy of Us: How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MyB4l8  Ainissa's website: https://www.ainissaramirez.com/  Ainissa Ramirez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ainissaramirez  In True Feline Fashion, Cats Domesticated Themselves by Anna Todd Ottoni, C., et. al. (2017). The palaeogenetics of cat dispersal in the ancient world. Nature Ecology & Evolution, 1(7). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-017-0139  Smith, C. (2017, June 19). Cats Domesticated Themselves, Ancient DNA Shows. National Geographic News. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/06/domesticated-cats-dna-genetics-pets-science/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, March 03, 2021

Scientists Finally Know How Sandcastles Work

Learn about why we still don’t know how eels reproduce and how scientists solved a 150-year-old question about how sandcastles hold together.  We still don't know how eels reproduce by Grant Currin TED-Ed. (2020). No one can figure out how eels have sex - Lucy Cooke [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFi6ISTjkR4  Epic Eel Migration Mapped for the First Time. (2015, October 27). National Geographic News. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/10/151027-american-eel-migration-animal-behavior-oceans-science/  100-year-old mystery solved: Adult eel observed for the first time in the Sargasso Sea. (2015). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/10/151027132839.htm  Scientists have solved a 150-year-old equation that governs how sandcastles hold together by Grant Currin Ouellette, J. (2020, December 9). Physicists solve 150-year-old mystery of equation governing sandcastle physics. Ars Technica; Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/12/physicists-solve-150-year-old-mystery-of-equation-governing-sandcastle-physics/  ‌Pakpour, M., Habibi, M., Møller, P., & Bonn, D. (2012). How to construct the perfect sandcastle. Scientific Reports, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/srep00549  ‌Yang, Q., Sun, P. Z., Fumagalli, L., Stebunov, Y. V., Haigh, S. J., Zhou, Z. W., Grigorieva, I. V., Wang, F. C., & Geim, A. K. (2020). Capillary condensation under atomic-scale confinement. Nature, 588(7837), 250–253. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2978-1  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, March 02, 2021

How to Know You’re Running Low on Vitamins

Learn about how to tell when your body is running low on key vitamins; how Neanderthals mourned their dead; and why you should NOT pre-rinse your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.  Ways Your Body Tells You You're Running Low on Key Vitamins by Stephanie Bucklin Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Environmental Health, & Division of Laboratory Sciences. (2012). CDC’s Second Nutrition Report: A comprehensive biochemical assessment of the nutrition status of the U.S. population Report measures 58 indicators of diet and nutrition New report uses NHANES results. https://www.cdc.gov/nutritionreport/pdf/4page_%202nd%20nutrition%20report_508_032912.pdf  Migala, J. (2018, October 9). 10 Ways Your Body Is Telling You You’re Running Low on Key Vitamins. The Healthy; The Healthy. https://www.thehealthy.com/nutrition/signs-of-vitamin-deficiencies/  Elizabeth Shimer Bowers. (2017, October 13). 7 Common Nutrient Deficiencies | Everyday Health. EverydayHealth.com. https://www.everydayhealth.com/hs/guide-to-essential-nutrients/common-nutrient-deficiencies/  Vitamins for a Dry Scalp | Livestrong.com. (2010, December 2). LIVESTRONG.COM. https://www.livestrong.com/article/323187-vitamins-for-a-dry-scalp/  CDC. (2020, December 3). Micronutrient Facts. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/micronutrient-malnutrition/micronutrients/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fimmpact%2Fmicronutrients%2Findex.html  Neanderthals buried their dead by Grant Currin New evidence: Neandertals buried their dead. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/c-nen120920.php  Balzeau, A., Turq, A., Talamo, S., Daujeard, C., Guérin, G., Welker, F., Crevecoeur, I., Fewlass, H., Hublin, J.-J., Lahaye, C., Maureille, B., Meyer, M., Schwab, C., & Gómez-Olivencia, A. (2020). Pluridisciplinary evidence for burial for the La Ferrassie 8 Neandertal child. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-77611-z  You Shouldn't Rinse Your Dishes Before Putting Them in the Dishwasher by Ashley Hamer first aired June 3, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/how-to-wash-your-dishes-british-vs-american-englis  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, March 01, 2021

What Getting Chills from Music Says About Your Brain

Learn about a surprising benefit of adding humor to the news; what getting chills from music says about your brain; and how Volta’s electric eels that hunt in packs.  Young adults are more likely to remember and share news delivered with humor by Kelsey Donk New Study Finds that Delivering the News with Humor Makes Young Adults More Likely to Remember and Share | Annenberg School for Communication. (2021). Upenn.edu. https://www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/news/new-study-finds-delivering-news-humor-makes-young-adults-more-likely-remember-and  Coronel, J. C., O’Donnell, M. B., Pandey, P., Delli Carpini, M. X., & Falk, E. B. (2020). Political Humor, Sharing, and Remembering: Insights from Neuroimaging. Journal of Communication. https://doi.org/10.1093/joc/jqaa041  What Getting Chills from Music Says About Your Brain by Reuben Westmaas Sachs, M. E., Ellis, R. J., Schlaug, G., & Loui, P. (2016). Brain connectivity reflects human aesthetic responses to music. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 11(6), 884–891. https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsw009  ‌Colver, M. (2016, May 25). If You Get Chills While Listening to Music, You Might Be a More Open and Emotional Person. Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/technology/2016/05/getting-chills-when-listening-to-music-might-mean-youre-a-more-emotional-person.html  McCrae, R. R. (2007). Aesthetic Chills as a Universal Marker of Openness to Experience. Motivation and Emotion, 31(1), 5–11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11031-007-9053-1  Electric eels hunt in packs, and scientists are shocked by Steffie Drucker Roth, A. (2021). Electric Eels Hunt in Packs, Shocking Prey and Scientists. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/14/science/electric-eels-hunting-pack.html Moutinho, S. (2021, January 14). Shocking discovery: Electric eels hunt in packs in Amazon rivers. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2021/01/shocking-discovery-electric-eels-hunt-packs-amazon-rivers  ‌Bastos, D. A., Zuanon, J., Rapp Py‐Daniel, L., & Santana, C. D. (2021). Social predation in electric eels. Ecology and Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.7121  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, February 26, 2021

This Artificial Sun Is Hotter Than The Real Sun

Learn about an artificial sun that’s hotter than our actual sun; whether math really is a universal language; and what words like “fresh” really tell you about how fancy your food is.  South Korean researchers created an artificial sun that's hotter than our actual sun by Grant Currin Korean artificial sun sets the new world record of 20-sec-long operation at 100 million degrees. (2020, December 24). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2020-12-korean-artificial-sun-world-sec-long.html  Nield, D. (2020). South Korea’s “Artificial Sun” Just Set a New World Record For High-Temperature Plasma. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/south-korea-s-artificial-sun-just-set-a-new-world-record-for-high-temperature-plasma  ‌Tala, T., & Garbet, X. (2006). Physics of Internal Transport Barriers. Comptes Rendus Physique, 7(6), 622–633. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crhy.2006.06.005  Delbert, C. (2020, December 28). Korea’s Artificial Sun Just Ran for 20 Astonishing Seconds. Popular Mechanics; Popular Mechanics. https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a35084113/korea-artificial-sun-fusion-reactor-runs-for-20-seconds/  Tokamak. (2015). ITER. https://www.iter.org/mach/Tokamak  Home: 28th IAEA Fusion Energy Conference (FEC 2020) | IAEA. (2019, December 6). Iaea.org. https://www.iaea.org/events/fec-2020  Is math really a universal language? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from John) PBS Idea Channel. (2013). Is Math a Feature of the Universe or a Feature of Human Creation? | Idea Channel | PBS [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbNymweHW4E  ‌Baidou, Alain. (2006). Briefings on Existence. State University of New York Press. https://s3.amazonaws.com/arena-attachments/769564/8b787039810debb75794401980b224d6.pdf  Madden, J. J., Lakoff, G., & Núñez, R. E. (2002, August). Where Mathematics Comes From: How the Embodied Mind Brings Mathematics Into Being. ResearchGate; Mathematical Association of America. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/239547225_Where_Mathematics_Comes_From_How_the_Embodied_Mind_Brings_Mathematics_Into_Being  Thaller, M. (2019, March 7). The evolution of mathematics, from agriculture to quantum mechanics. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/videos/mathematics-universal-language  What Words Like "Fresh" Really Tell You About How Fancy Your Food Is by Arika Okrent Jurafsky, D. (2014). The Language of Food: A Linguist Reads the Menu. W. W. Norton & Company. https://amzn.to/3rgRJbY  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, February 25, 2021

What Science Says About Putting 2 Spaces After a Period

Learn about how clocks and lightbulbs changed human health, with author and materials scientist Ainissa Ramirez. Plus: learn about that time a bunch of birds became milk bottle thieves and whether you should put one or two spaces after a period. The time a bunch of birds became milk bottle thieves by Cameron Duke Aplin, L. M., Farine, D. R., Morand-Ferron, J., Cockburn, A., Thornton, A., & Sheldon, B. C. (2014). Experimentally induced innovations lead to persistent culture via conformity in wild birds. Nature, 518(7540), 538–541. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature13998  Aplin, L. M., Sheldon, B. C., & Morand-Ferron, J. (2013). Milk bottles revisited: social learning and individual variation in the blue tit, Cyanistes caeruleus. Animal Behaviour, 85(6), 1225–1232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2013.03.009  Boogert, N. (2014, December 4). Milk bottle-raiding birds pass on thieving ways to their flock. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/milk-bottle-raiding-birds-pass-on-thieving-ways-to-their-flock-34784  Should You Put One or Two Spaces After a Period? by Cody Gough Hamblin, J. (2018, May 11). The Atlantic. The Atlantic; theatlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/05/two-spaces-after-a-period/559304/  ‌Johnson, R. L., Bui, B., & Schmitt, L. L. (2018). Are two spaces better than one? The effect of spacing following periods and commas during reading. Attention, Perception, & Psychophysics, 80(6), 1504–1511. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13414-018-1527-6  Douglas, N. (2018, May). No, You Still Shouldn’t Put Two Spaces After a Period. Lifehacker; Lifehacker. https://lifehacker.com/no-you-still-shouldnt-put-two-spaces-after-a-period-1825662114  More from Ainissa Ramirez: Pick up "The Alchemy of Us: How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MyB4l8  Ainissa's website: https://www.ainissaramirez.com/  Ainissa Ramirez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ainissaramirez  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, February 24, 2021

What Would Happen If You Stopped Time?

Learn about how sleep may have evolved before the brain; why airports keep birds of prey on staff; and what would happen if you stopped time.  Sleep might have evolved before the brain by Cameron Duke Kanaya, H. J., Park, S., Kim, J., Kusumi, J., Krenenou, S., Sawatari, E., Sato, A., Lee, J., Bang, H., Kobayakawa, Y., Lim, C., & Itoh, T. Q. (2020). A sleep-like state in Hydra unravels conserved sleep mechanisms during the evolutionary development of the central nervous system. Science Advances, 6(41), eabb9415. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abb9415  Pappas, S. (2017, July 18). Why Do We Sleep? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/32469-why-do-we-sleep.html  staff, S. X. (2021, January 8). Which came first, sleep or the brain? Medicalxpress.com; Medical Xpress. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-01-brain-1.html  Airports Keep Birds of Prey on Staff to Protect Planes by Ashley Hamer FAA Wildlife Strike Database. (2021). Faa.gov. https://wildlife.faa.gov/home  Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. (2020, August 28). Faa.gov. https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/wildlife/faq/  Bliss, L. (2016, May 26). Meet the Falcons Keeping North American Runways Safe. Bloomberg.com; Bloomberg. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-26/great-big-story-video-shows-how-falcons-work-as-airplane-bird-strike-mitigation  Haje Jan Kamps. (2017, January 7). This flappy bird-drone keeps airports safe. TechCrunch; TechCrunch. https://techcrunch.com/2017/01/07/is-it-a-bird-is-it-a-plane-well-it-is-a-drone-actually/  What Would Happen If You Stopped Time? by Ashley Hamer originally aired September 7, 2018 https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/what-would-happen-if-you-stopped-time-secret-room Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, February 23, 2021

When to Worry About COVID-19 Variants

Learn about what's going on with the new COVID-19 variants — and whether you should worry about them — with Dr. Syra Madad, nationally recognized epidemiologist and the senior director of the pathogens program at NYC Health and Hospitals. Then, learn about a new theory on how our planets formed.  Additional resources from Dr. Syra Madad and #ConqueringCOVID: Official website https://scty.org/syra  Follow @SyraMadad on Twitter https://twitter.com/syramadad  The Vaccine: Conquering COVID https://press.discovery.com/us/sci/programs/vaccine-conquering-covid/  Start your 7-day free trial of discovery+ https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity  New theory on how our planets formed by Grant Currin How our planets were formed. (2021). Ethz.ch. https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2021/01/how-our-planets-were-formed.html  ‌Lichtenberg, T., Dra̧żkowskaJ., Schönbächler, M., Golabek, G. J., & Hands, T. O. (2021). Bifurcation of planetary building blocks during Solar System formation. Science, 371(6527), 365–370. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abb3091  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, February 23, 2021

Introducing If/Then

What gets you curious? Virtual experiences, celestial bodies, water worlds or maybe just the tiniest mysteries inside your brain? The endlessly curious and curiously funny, Gillian Jacobs (Community, Netflix's LOVE) and Diona Reasonover (NCIS), step off set to go on tangents with real-life astronauts, astrophysicists, science artists, mathematician-types and other really smart people that investigate what seems impossible. If/Then is OUT NOW. Subscribe in Stitcher, Pandora, the SiriusXM app or wherever you find podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, February 22, 2021

“Popular Opinion” Isn’t What You Think

Learn about why popular opinion might not be as popular as you thought; a new analysis that’s debunked the blood type diet; and a pool of water in Kidd Creek Mine in Timmins, Ontario, Canada, that’s 2 billion years old.  One person repeating an opinion makes people think it's a popular opinion by Kelsey Donk People Often Think An Opinion Heard Repeatedly From The Same Person Is Actually A Popular Opinion. (2020). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070520183447.htm  Weaver, K., Garcia, S. M., Schwarz, N., & Miller, D. T. (2007). Inferring the popularity of an opinion from its familiarity: A repetitive voice can sound like a chorus. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 92(5), 821–833. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.92.5.821  A new analysis has debunked the blood type diet by Grant Currin New study debunks blood type diet. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/pcfr-nsd120420.php Kahleova, H., Petersen, K. F., Shulman, G. I., Alwarith, J., Rembert, E., Tura, A., Hill, M., Holubkov, R., & Barnard, N. D. (2020). Effect of a Low-Fat Vegan Diet on Body Weight, Insulin Sensitivity, Postprandial Metabolism, and Intramyocellular and Hepatocellular Lipid Levels in Overweight Adults. JAMA Network Open, 3(11), e2025454. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.25454  Barnard, N. D., Rembert, E., Freeman, A., Bradshaw, M., Holubkov, R., & Kahleova, H. (2020). Blood Type Is Not Associated with Changes in Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Response to a Plant-Based Dietary Intervention. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2020.08.079  Shmerling, R. H. (2017, May 12). Diet not working? Maybe it’s not your type - Harvard Health Blog. Harvard Health Blog. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/diet-not-working-maybe-its-not-your-type-2017051211678 The World's Oldest Known Pool of Water Is a Staggering 2 Billion Years Old by Joanie Faletto Kidd Creek Mine | AMNH. (2021). American Museum of Natural History. https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent/planet-earth/why-is-the-earth-habitable/where-do-the-earth-s-riches-come-from/kidd-creek-mine  ‌Gilllis, L. (2019, June 17). Is there new life for Kidd Mine? Northern Ontario Business; Northern Ontario Business. https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/regional-news/timmins/is-there-new-life-for-kidd-mine-1510179  McGill University. (2016, November 3). Channels. https://www.mcgill.ca/channels/news/it%E2%80%99s-whats-underneath-counts-263769  ‌Holland, G., Lollar, B. S., Li, L., Lacrampe-Couloume, G., Slater, G. F., & Ballentine, C. J. (2013). Deep fracture fluids isolated in the crust since the Precambrian era. Nature, 497(7449), 357–360. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature12127  ‌Li, L., Wing, B. A., Bui, T. H., McDermott, J. M., Slater, G. F., Wei, S., Lacrampe-Couloume, G., & Lollar, B. S. (2016). Sulfur mass-independent fractionation in subsurface fracture waters indicates a long-standing sulfur cycl

Fri, February 19, 2021

Why Do I Cough When I Clean My Ears?

Learn about how Arnold’s ear-cough reflex can make you cough when you clean your ears; why it’s important to teach your kids about giving when they’re learning about money; and a hidden letter in the alphabet that you already sing. Why do I cough when I clean my ears? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Rachita) Pearce, JMS. (2020, February 19). Arnold’s Nerve - ACNR | Paper & Online Neurology Journal. ACNR | Paper & Online Neurology Journal. https://www.acnr.co.uk/2020/02/arnolds-nerve/ Gupta, D., Verma, S., & Vishwakarma, S. (1986). Anatomic basis of Arnold’s ear-cough reflex. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 8(4), 217–220. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02425070  ‌Chartrand, M.S. (2005, May 30). Identifying Neuro-reflexes of the External Ear Canal Max Stanley Chartrand. AudiologyOnline. https://www.audiologyonline.com/articles/identifying-neuro-reflexes-external-ear-1030  ‌Ryan, N. M., Gibson, P. G., & Birring, S. S. (2014). Arnold’s nerve cough reflex: evidence for chronic cough as a sensory vagal neuropathy. Journal of Thoracic Disease, 6(Suppl 7), S748-52. https://doi.org/10.3978/j.issn.2072-1439.2014.04.22  ‌Why You Shouldn’t Use Cotton Swabs to Clean Your Ears. (2017, July 27). It’s a Noisy Planet. Protect Their Hearing. https://www.noisyplanet.nidcd.nih.gov/have-you-heard/cotton-swabs-ears  Teaching Kids about Money? Don't Forget Giving by Sonja Hodgen Alexis Blue-U. Arizona. (2019, May 30). Teaching kids about money? Don’t forget giving - Futurity. Futurity. https://www.futurity.org/charity-giving-children-families-2074982/  ‌LeBaron, A. B. (2019). The Socialization of Financial Giving: A Multigenerational Exploration. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 40(4), 633–646. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10834-019-09629-z  There's a hidden letter in the alphabet song, and you already sing it by Cameron Duke Editors of Merriam-Webster. (2018, September 25). How the “&” Came by its Name. Merriam-Webster.com; Merriam-Webster. https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/the-history-of-ampersand  Jonny Gibson. (2017, October 15). The History of the Ampersand - Black Lion Banner - Medium. Medium; Black Lion Banner. https://medium.com/black-lion-banner/the-history-of-the-ampersand-c81839171940  The schoolmaster. (n.d.). Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA. Retrieved January 14, 2021, from https://www.loc.gov/resource/sm1834.360770.0/?sp=1  What Character Was Removed From The Alphabet? (2020, September 7). Dictionary.com; Dictionary.com. https://www.dictionary.com/e/ampersand/  Who Wrote The Alphabet Song? (2018, October 2). Dictionary.com. https://www.dictionary.com/e/abcsong/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf

Thu, February 18, 2021

How Copper Changed Our Language (w/ Materials Scientist Ainissa Ramirez)

Award-winning scientist and science communicator Ainissa Ramirez explains how copper changed our language. Then, learn about the surprising health benefits of brown fat.  Additional resources from Ainissa Ramirez: Pick up "The Alchemy of Us: How Humans and Matter Transformed One Another" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MyB4l8  Ainissa's website: https://www.ainissaramirez.com/  Ainissa Ramirez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ainissaramirez  Largest study of brown fat ever shows just how healthy it is by Grant Currin Study of 50,000 people finds brown fat may protect against numerous chronic diseases. (2021). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-01/ru-so5010421.php  Becher, T., Palanisamy, S., Kramer, D. J., Eljalby, M., Marx, S. J., Wibmer, A. G., Butler, S. D., Jiang, C. S., Vaughan, R., Schöder, H., Mark, A., & Cohen, P. (2021). Brown adipose tissue is associated with cardiometabolic health. Nature Medicine, 27(1), 58–65. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-020-1126-7  Peres Valgas da Silva, C., Hernández-Saavedra, D., White, J., & Stanford, K. (2019). Cold and Exercise: Therapeutic Tools to Activate Brown Adipose Tissue and Combat Obesity. Biology, 8(1), 9. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology8010009  ‌Cool Temperature Alters Human Fat and Metabolism. (2015, May 14). National Institutes of Health (NIH). https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/cool-temperature-alters-human-fat-metabolism  ‌Velickovic, K., Wayne, D., Leija, H. A. L., Bloor, I., Morris, D. E., Law, J., Budge, H., Sacks, H., Symonds, M. E., & Sottile, V. (2019). Caffeine exposure induces browning features in adipose tissue in vitro and in vivo. Scientific Reports, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-45540-1  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, February 17, 2021

‘Wanting’ and ‘Liking’ Are Different to Your Brain

Learn about why just because you want something doesn’t mean you like it; why Esperanto is the world’s most successful universal language; and a gene therapy injection in one eye that improved vision in both.  Just because you want something doesn't mean you like it — and that has implications for addiction by Kelsey Donk Edmonds, D. (2020, December 12). The science of addiction: Do you always like the things you want? BBC News.. https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-55221825  Berridge, K. C., & Robinson, T. E. (2016). Liking, wanting, and the incentive-sensitization theory of addiction. American Psychologist, 71(8), 670–679. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000059  Esperanto Is the World's Universal Language by Reuben Westmaas Some Basic Information about Esperanto -- the International Language. (2021). Esperanto.org. http://esperanto.org/us/USEJ/world/index.html  Berlin, R. L. G. (2013, September 26). Johnson: Simple, logical and doomed. The Economist; The Economist. https://www.economist.com/prospero/2013/09/26/johnson-simple-logical-and-doomed  L.L. Zamenhof | Polish linguist and physician | Britannica. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/L-L-Zamenhof  Gene therapy injection in one eye surprises scientists by improving vision in both by Cameron Duke Almeroth-Williams, T. (2020, December 10). Gene therapy injection in one eye surprises scientists by improving vision in both. University of Cambridge. https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/gene-therapy-injection-in-one-eye-surprises-scientists-by-improving-vision-in-both  Yu-Wai-Man, P., Newman, N. J., Carelli, V., Moster, M. L., Biousse, V., Sadun, A. A., Klopstock, T., Vignal-Clermont, C., Sergott, R. C., Rudolph, G., Morgia, C. L., Karanjia, R., Taiel, M., Blouin, L., Burguière, P., Smits, G., Chevalier, C., Masonson, H., Salermo, Y., … Sahel, J.-A. (2020). Bilateral visual improvement with unilateral gene therapy injection for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy. Science Translational Medicine, 12(573). https://doi.org/10.1126/scitranslmed.aaz7423  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, February 16, 2021

What Came Before the Big Bang?

Learn about how hoarders’ brains see their belongings; why dolphins consciously lower their heart rates; and what scientists think happened before the big bang. How Hoarders' Brains See Their Belongings by Ashley Hamer Tolin, D. F., Stevens, M. C., Villavicencio, A. L., Norberg, M. M., Calhoun, V. D., Frost, R. O., Steketee, G., Rauch, S. L., & Pearlson, G. D. (2012). Neural Mechanisms of Decision Making in Hoarding Disorder. Archives of General Psychiatry, 69(8), 832. https://doi.org/10.1001/archgenpsychiatry.2011.1980  ‌Szalavitz, M., & Time.com. (2012, August 7). Inside the hoarder’s brain: A unique problem with decision-making. CNN Digital; CNN Health. https://www.cnn.com/2012/08/07/health/inside-hoarders-brain/index.html  DSM-V: Hoarding New Mental-Disorder Diagnoses. (2013, May 3). Promises Behavioral Health. https://www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com/addiction-recovery-blog/dsm-v-hoarding-new-mental-disorder-diagnoses/  Dolphins consciously decrease their heart rates before diving by Grant Currin How dolphins avoid “the bends”. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/f-hda111720.php  ‌Fahlman, A., Cozzi, B., Manley, M., Jabas, S., Malik, M., Blawas, A., & Janik, V. M. (2020). Conditioned Variation in Heart Rate During Static Breath-Holds in the Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus). Frontiers in Physiology, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2020.604018  ‌Fox, A. (2020, December). Dolphins May Be Able to Control Their Heart Rates. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/dolphins-may-be-able-control-their-heart-rate-180976422/  What Came Before the Big Bang? originally aired September 3, 2018: https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/what-came-before-the-big-bang-diner-designs-and-th  Powers of Ten (1977):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fKBhvDjuy0  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, February 15, 2021

The Dark Ages Weren’t Really Dark

Learn about the “smellicopter,” a drone that can smell via a live moth antenna; why the “Dark Ages” weren’t as dark as you might think; and how simple word swaps can secretly trick your brain.  Introducing Smellicopter: a drone that uses a live moth antenna to smell things by Grant Currin Smellicopter: an obstacle-avoiding drone that uses a live moth antenna to seek out smells. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/uow-sao120720.php  ‌Anderson, M. J., Sullivan, J. G., Horiuchi, T. K., Fuller, S. B., & Daniel, T. L. (2020). A bio-hybrid odor-guided autonomous palm-sized air vehicle. Bioinspiration & Biomimetics, 16(2), 026002. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-3190/abbd81 The Dark Ages weren't all that "dark" by Steffie Drucker Forget about the “Dark Ages.” (2009, October). Dailywritingtips.com. https://www.dailywritingtips.com/forget-about-the-%E2%80%9Cdark-ages%E2%80%9D/  ‌Pruitt, S. (2016, May 31). 6 Reasons the Dark Ages Weren’t So Dark. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/6-reasons-the-dark-ages-werent-so-dark  ‌HistoryExtra. (2020, December 10). How dark were the Dark Ages? HistoryExtra; HistoryExtra. https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/dark-ages-term-what-when-how-obscure/  The Framing Effect Shows How Simple Word Swaps Can Secretly Trick Your Brain by Ashley Hamer De Martino, B. (2006). Frames, Biases, and Rational Decision-Making in the Human Brain. Science, 313(5787), 684–687. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1128356  Tversky, A., & Kahneman, D. (1981). The framing of decisions and the psychology of choice. Science, 211(4481), 453–458. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.7455683  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, February 12, 2021

This Trait Could Be Key to Lasting Romance

Learn about whether reading computer code is the same to your brain as reading another language; and a personality trait that could be key to lasting romance. Then, play along at home as we test your podcast knowledge in this month’s edition of Curiosity Challenge trivia. Is computer code the same as language to your brain? by Steffie Drucker To the brain, reading computer code is not the same as reading language. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/miot-ttb121520.php  ‌Ivanova, A. A., Shashank Srikant, Yotaro Sueoka, Kean, H. H., Dhamala, R., Una-May O’Reilly, Bers, M. U., & Fedorenko, E. (2020, December 15). Comprehension of computer code relies primarily on domain-general executive brain regions. ELife; eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd. https://elifesciences.org/articles/58906  This Personality Trait Could Be Key to Lasting Romance by Sonja Hodgen Ajrouch, K. J., Webster, N. J., & Antonucci, T. (2019, February 14). This trait could be key to a lasting romance. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/this-trait-could-be-key-to-a-lasting-romance-111722  Sociodemographic Differences in Humility: The Role of Social Relations. (2018). Research in Human Development. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15427609.2017.1414670?journalCode=hrhd20  ‌Social Networks and Forgiveness: The Role of Trust and Efficacy. (2018). Research in Human Development. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15427609.2017.1415093?journalCode=hrhd20  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Challenge Trivia game: Second language: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-are-the-covid-19-vaccines-kept-so-cold/  Remoras: https://www.curiositydaily.com/whats-the-shortest-amount-of-time-ever-recorded/  Ancient surgery: https://www.curiositydaily.com/people-respond-to-music-even-when-they-cant-hear-it/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, February 11, 2021

Your Dog’s Personality Can Change Over Time

Learn about how having hope for the future could protect you from risky behaviors like drinking and gambling; how your dog’s personality can change over time; and “limnic eruptions” — or, deadly exploding lakes. Having hope for the future could protect you from risky behaviors like drinking and gambling by Kelsey Donk How hope can make you happier with your lot - UEA. (2020, December 16). Uea.Ac.Uk. https://www.uea.ac.uk/news/-/article/how-hope-can-make-you-happier-with-your-lot?T=AU  Keshavarz, S., Coventry, K. R., & Fleming, P. (2020). Relative Deprivation and Hope: Predictors of Risk Behavior. Journal of Gambling Studies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-020-09989-4  Hardy, B. (2020, July 27). 8 Science-Backed Ways to Increase Your Hope | Forge. Medium; Forge. https://forge.medium.com/10-science-based-ways-to-increase-your-hope-430892caacb2  Finding Hope. (2015). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pieces-mind/201504/finding-hope  Your Dog's Personality Can Change Over Time by Mae Rice Good dog? Bad dog? Their personalities can change. (2019). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-02/msu-gdb022119.php  Chopik, W. J., & Weaver, J. R. (2019). Old dog, new tricks: Age differences in dog personality traits, associations with human personality traits, and links to important outcomes. Journal of Research in Personality, 79, 94–108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2019.01.005  These Exploding Lakes Killed Thousands of People in an Instant by Reuben Westmaas Turner, L. (2015, September 23). Is Lake Kivu Set to Explode? Pacific Standard; Pacific Standard. https://psmag.com/environment/what-happens-if-lake-kivu-explodes  ‌Exploding Killer Lakes. (2016, March 2). OZY. https://www.ozy.com/true-and-stories/exploding-killer-lakes/65346/  Lake Monoun. (2021). Bris.ac.uk. http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/webprojects2002/whitehouse/monoun.htm  ‌Bressan, D. (2016, August 31). The Killer Lakes Of Africa - A Rare But Dangerous Volcanic Phenomenon. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbressan/2016/08/31/the-killer-lakes-of-africa-a-rare-but-dangerous-volcanic-phenomenon/?sh=63c6226b1247  SciShow. (2014). Limnic Eruptions: When Lakes Explode [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8AonDeS8HY  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, February 10, 2021

Biological Race Is a Myth (w/ Agustín Fuentes)

Princeton University Anthropology Professor Agustín Fuentes explains why race is a social construct — as in, biological race isn’t real. Then, learn how plants pass down “bad” memories to their offspring through epigenetics.  Additional resources from Agustín Fuentes:  Pick up "Why We Believe: Evolution and the Human Way of Being" from Amazon: https://amzn.to/361ug6j  Pick up "The Creative Spark: How Imagination Made Humans Exceptional" from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qNgWdI  Agustín Fuentes's website: https://afuentes.com/  Agustín Fuentes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Anthrofuentes  Plants pass down "bad" memories to their offspring, which can inhibit growth by Grant Currin Chemical memory in plants affects chances of offspring survival. (2020). Warwick.Ac.Uk. https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/chemical_memory_in  Antunez-Sanchez, J., et. al. (2020, October 27). A new role for histone demethylases in the maintenance of plant genome integrity. ELife; eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd. https://elifesciences.org/articles/58533  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, February 09, 2021

How Does Fever Help You Get Better?

Learn about how a fever helps you get better; why the first reliable and widely available pregnancy test was the African clawed frog; and a potential breakthrough in the shockingly complicated traveling salesperson problem.  How Exactly Does Fever Help You Get Better? by Ashley Hamer  TED-Ed. (2016). The surprising reason you feel awful when you’re sick - Marco A. Sotomayor [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVdY9KXF_Sg  ‌Mace, T. A., Zhong, L., Kilpatrick, C., Zynda, E., Lee, C.-T., Capitano, M., Minderman, H., & Repasky, E. A. (2011). Differentiation of CD8+ T cells into effector cells is enhanced by physiological range hyperthermia. Journal of Leukocyte Biology, 90(5), 951–962. https://doi.org/10.1189/jlb.0511229  The first reliable and widely available pregnancy test was... a frog? by Cameron Duke Tyssowski, K. (2018, August 31). Pee is for Pregnant: The history and science of urine-based pregnancy tests. Science in the News. http://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2018/pee-pregnant-history-science-urine-based-pregnancy-tests/#:~:text=The%20late%201920s%20marked%20the VAITUKAITIS, J. L. (2004). Development of the Home Pregnancy Test. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1038(1), 220–222. https://doi.org/10.1196/annals.1315.030 Wells, G. P. (1978). Lancelot Thomas Hogben, 9 December 1895 - 22 August 1975. Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society, 24, 183–221. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbm.1978.0007 Yong, E. (2017, May 4). How a Frog Became the First Mainstream Pregnancy Test. The Atlantic; The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/05/how-a-frog-became-the-first-mainstream-pregnancy-test/525285/ Traveling salesperson update by Cody Gough Computer Scientists Break Traveling Salesperson Record. (2020). Quanta Magazine. https://www.quantamagazine.org/computer-scientists-break-traveling-salesperson-record-20201008/  Karlin, A. R., Klein, N., & Gharan, Shayan Oveis. (2020). A (Slightly) Improved Approximation Algorithm for Metric TSP. ArXiv.org. https://arxiv.org/abs/2007.01409  Curiosity Daily: Weirdest Types of Lightning, Spotting Audio Lies Easily, and the Traveling Salesman Problem https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/weirdest-types-of-lightning-spotting-audio-lies-ea  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, February 08, 2021

Why Scientists Made Ants Walk on Stilts

Learn about why people have illusions of control; that time scientists made desert ants walk on stilts to test the pedometer hypothesis; and how to reduce your chances of getting hurt when you fall.  Illusions of control may arise not because humans ignore evidence, but because they're very sensitive to it by Kelsey Donk Yon, D. (2020, December 2). It’s not necessarily deluded to feel in control when you’re not. Psyche; Psyche. https://psyche.co/ideas/its-not-necessarily-deluded-to-feel-in-control-when-youre-not  Yon, D., Bunce, C., & Press, C. (2020). Illusions of control without delusions of grandeur. Cognition, 205, 104429. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cognition.2020.104429  The time scientists made ants walk on stilts… for science (obviously!) by Cameron Duke Carey, B. (2006, June 29). When Ants Go Marching, They Count Their Steps. Livescience.com. https://www.livescience.com/871-ants-marching-count-steps.html Shi, N. N., Tsai, C.-C., Camino, F., Bernard, G. D., Yu, N., & Wehner, R. (2015). Keeping cool: Enhanced optical reflection and radiative heat dissipation in Saharan silver ants. Science, 349(6245), 298–301. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aab3564 Everybody Falls. Here's the Right Way to Do It by Ashley Hamer Villaveces, A., Mutter, R., Owens, P. L., & Barrett, M. L. (2013). Causes of injuries treated in the emergency department, 2010. Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) statistical briefs. Rockville (MD): Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (US). https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb156.pdf   Lozano, R., Naghavi, M., Foreman, K., Lim, S., Shibuya, K., Aboyans, V., ... & Remuzzi, G. (2012). Global and regional mortality from 235 causes of death for 20 age groups in 1990 and 2010: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010. The Lancet. https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(12)61728-0/fulltext   The Right Way to Fall (Published 2017). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/24/well/move/the-right-way-to-fall.html?_r=0   Steinberg, N. (2017, June 5). How to fall to your death and live to tell the tale. Mosaic. https://mosaicscience.com/story/falling-science-injury-death-falls/   Raphelson, S. (2018, January 11). How To Tumble With Care When It Gets Slippery Outside. NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/2018/01/11/577414890/how-to-tumble-with-care-when-it-gets-slippery-outside  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, February 05, 2021

The Safest Way to Ride in a Car During the Pandemic

Learn about the safest way to ride in a car with someone during a pandemic; the science of the "home team advantage" and the surprising impact time zones can have on sports performance; and the failed COVID-19 vaccines you may not have heard about.  This is the safest way to ride in a car with someone during a pandemic by Kelsey Donk Airflow modeling suggests driving with all windows down safest to prevent COVID-19 transmission. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/aaft-ams120420.php  Riding in a car in the pandemic: which windows to open? (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/uoma-ria120320.php  Mathai, V., Das, A., Bailey, J. A., & Breuer, K. (2020). Airflows inside passenger cars and implications for airborne disease transmission. Science advances, 7(1), eabe0166. https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/early/2020/11/30/sciadv.abe0166  Sports performance on the road depends on your body's alignment with the time zone by Kelsey Donk NBA “bubble” reveals the ultimate home court advantage, study finds. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/ohs-nr120920.php  McHill, A. W., & Chinoy, E. D. (2020). Utilizing the National Basketball Association’s COVID-19 restart “bubble” to uncover the impact of travel and circadian disruption on athletic performance. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78901-2  Why are there no failed COVID-19 vaccines? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Pranav) Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/science/coronavirus-vaccine-tracker.html  BBC News. (2020, September 9). Coronavirus: Oxford University vaccine trial paused after participant falls ill. BBC News; BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-54082192  ‌Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine study paused due to illness. (2020, October 13). STAT. https://www.statnews.com/2020/10/12/johnson-johnson-covid-19-vaccine-study-paused-due-to-unexplained-illness-in-participant/  3 Covid-19 Trials Have Been Paused for Safety. That’s a Good Thing. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/14/health/covid-clinical-trials.html  Australia Scraps Covid-19 Vaccine That Produced H.I.V. False Positives. (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/11/world/australia/uq-coronavirus-vaccine-false-positive.html  Aristos Georgiou. (2020, December 11). Why Australia’s Failed COVID Vaccine Is an Example of Science at Its “Best.” Newsweek; Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/australia-failed-covid-vaccine-hiv-science-best-1554131  Office of the Commissioner. (2020). Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Monoclonal Antibody for Treatment of COVID-19. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-authorizes-monoclonal-antibody-treatment-covid-19  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn somethin

Thu, February 04, 2021

Was Farming Really a Step Up for Hunter-Gatherers?

Science journalist and author James Nestor explains how you can breathe better. Then, learn about the secret identity of Bitcoin creator “Satoshi Nakamoto” and whether farming really was a step up for our hunter-gatherer ancestors. Additional resources for James Nestor: Pick up "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qoXzaL James Nestor's website: https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/ James Nestor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrJamesNestor No One Knows the Identity of Bitcoin's Creator by Cody Gough Patron, T. (2014, December). Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto? – Diginomics Corporation. Diginomics.com. https://diginomics.com/2014/11/09/who-is-satoshi-nakamoto/  Decoding the Enigma of Satoshi Nakamoto and the Birth of Bitcoin (Published 2015). (2021). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/17/business/decoding-the-enigma-of-satoshi-nakamoto-and-the-birth-of-bitcoin.html?_r=0 ‌ Business Insider UK. (2016, June 14). The mysterious creator of bitcoin is sitting on a $700 million fortune - Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/satoshi-nakamoto-owns-one-million-bitcoin-700-price-2016-6  ‌Satoshi Nakamoto. (2019, November 20). Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System. Manubot. https://git.dhimmel.com/bitcoin-whitepaper/  ‌Wallace, B. (2011, November 23). The Rise and Fall of Bitcoin. WIRED. https://www.wired.com/2011/11/mf-bitcoin/  ‌Leah McGrath Goodman. (2014, March 6). The Face Behind Bitcoin. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/2014/03/14/face-behind-bitcoin-247957.html  ‌Nour Al Ali, & Kingdon, C. (2017, November 28). Musk: I Am Not Bitcoin’s Satoshi Nakamoto. Bloomberg.com; Bloomberg. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-28/elon-musk-tweets-to-debunk-speculation-that-he-s-behind-bitcoin  Was farming really a step up for our hunter-gatherer ancestors? by Cameron Duke Bocquet-Appel, J.-P. (2011). When the World’s Population Took Off: The Springboard of the Neolithic Demographic Transition. Science, 333(6042), 560–561. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1208880  Dyble, M., Thorley, J., Page, A. E., Smith, D., & Migliano, A. B. (2019). Engagement in agricultural work is associated with reduced leisure time among Agta hunter-gatherers. Nature Human Behaviour, 3(8), 792–796. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-019-0614-6  Gallagher, S. (2019, April 21). What Can Hunter-Gatherers Teach Us about Staying Healthy? Duke Global Health Institute. https://globalhealth.duke.edu/news/what-can-hunter-gatherers-teach-us-about-staying-healthy  O’Grady, C. (2019, May 24). Hunter-gathering seems to have been easier than farming. Ars Technica; Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/05/adopting-agriculture-means-less-leisure-time-for-women/  Sahlins, M. (2006). The politics of egalitarianism : theory and practice (J. S. Solway, Ed.; pp. 79–98). Berghahn Books. http://www.vizkult.org/propositions/alineinnature/pdfs/Sahlin-OriginalAffluentSociety-abridged.pdf  Yuval Noah Harari. (2019). S

Wed, February 03, 2021

You’re Probably Breathing Wrong (w/ James Nestor)

James Nestor, science journalist and author of the book "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art,” explains how you might be breathing wrong. Plus: learn about the surprising way spiders spin their webs in zero gravity.  Spiders in zero g orient their webs with light by Steffie Drucker Spiders in space: without gravity, light becomes key to orientation. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/uob-sis120920.php  Zschokke, S., Countryman, S., & Cushing, P. E. (2020). Spiders in space—orb-web-related behaviour in zero gravity. The Science of Nature, 108(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-020-01708-8  Additional resources for James Nestor: Pick up "Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3qoXzaL  James Nestor's website: https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/  James Nestor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrJamesNestor  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, February 02, 2021

This Ring May Detect COVID-19 Before You Feel It

Learn about how the Oura smart ring could detect fever before you feel it; why there are no stars in moon landing photos; and why it “stinks” that honeybees have been documented using tools for the first time. This smart ring may detect fever before you feel it by Steffie Drucker A smart ring shows it’s possible to detect fever before you feel it. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/uoc--asr120920.php  Smarr, B. L., Aschbacher, K., Fisher, S. M., Chowdhary, A., Dilchert, S., Puldon, K., Rao, A., Hecht, F. M., & Mason, A. E. (2020). Feasibility of continuous fever monitoring using wearable devices. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78355-6  Licholai, G. (2020, September 15). Fitbit Atrial Fibrillation Approval Revs Up Competition With Apple Watch. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/greglicholai/2020/09/15/fitbit-atrial-fibrillation-approval-revs-up-competition-with-apple-watch/?sh=8b7b828315cb  Snider, M. (2020, May 28). Apple Watch, Fitbit as first line of defense? Tests expand on whether wearables could predict coronavirus. USA TODAY; USA TODAY. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/05/27/coronavirus-tracking-apple-watch-fitbit-studies-aim-detect-covid-19/5270949002/  Why aren't there stars in moon landing photos? Originally aired July 2, 2018: https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/impostor-syndrome-moon-landing-photos-explained-an  Honeybees have been documented using tools for the first time -- and it stinks by Grant Currin Honey bees use animal feces as a defense against giant hornet attacks. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/wc-hbu120320.php  ‌Asmelash, L. (2020, December 10). Honeybees use poop to ward off those terrifying murder hornets. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/09/us/murder-hornets-honey-bees-asia-trnd/index.html  ‌Mattila, H. R., Otis, G. W., Nguyen, L. T. P., Pham, H. D., Knight, O. M., & Phan, N. T. (2020). Honey bees (Apis cerana) use animal feces as a tool to defend colonies against group attack by giant hornets (Vespa soror). PLOS ONE, 15(12), e0242668. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242668  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, February 01, 2021

Why Does February have 28 Days?

Learn about why February only has 28 days; why early birds and night owls aren’t the only two chronotypes; and why the anchoring effect says you should always make the first offer when you’re negotiating. Why Does February Have 28 Days? by Joanie Faletto Why Are There Only 28 Days in February? (2017, February). Mentalfloss.com. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/55327/why-are-there-only-28-days-february  ‌Why Are There Only 28 Days in February? | Britannica. (2021). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/story/why-are-there-only-28-days-in-february  A new study confirms that Early Birds and Night owls aren’t alone as the only two chronotypes by Cameron Duke Dockrill, P. (n.d.). There Are 6 Human Chronotypes, Not Just Morning Larks And Night Owls, Study Says. ScienceAlert. Retrieved December 13, 2020, from https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-say-there-are-6-human-chronotypes-not-just-morning-people-and-night-owls  Dockrill, P. (2020). There Are 6 Human Chronotypes, Not Just Morning Larks And Night Owls, Study Says. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-say-there-are-6-human-chronotypes-not-just-morning-people-and-night-owls  Doctors Confirm the Existence of Multiple Chronotypes. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/ru-dct112620.php  Kalmbach, D. A., Schneider, L. D., Cheung, J., Bertrand, S. J., Kariharan, T., Pack, A. I., & Gehrman, P. R. (2016). Genetic Basis of Chronotype in Humans: Insights From Three Landmark GWAS. Sleep, 40(2). https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsw048  Single-Item Chronotyping (SIC), a method to self-assess diurnal types by using 6 simple charts. (2021). Personality and Individual Differences, 168, 110353. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2020.110353  When Negotiating, You Should Always Make the First Offer by Reuben Westmaas Northcraft, G. B., & Neale, M. A. (1987). Experts, amateurs, and real estate: An anchoring-and-adjustment perspective on property pricing decisions. Organizational behavior and human decision processes, 39(1), 84-97. https://web.missouri.edu/segerti/capstone/northcraft_neale.pdf  Ariely, D., Loewenstein, G., & Prelec, D. (2003). “Coherent Arbitrariness”: Stable Demand Curves Without Stable Preferences. The Quarterly Journal of Economics, 118(1), 73–106. https://doi.org/10.1162/00335530360535153  ‌Anchoring Bias - Biases & Heuristics | The Decision Lab. (2020, November 23). The Decision Lab. https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/anchoring-bias/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, January 29, 2021

Why Do Wombats Poop Cubes?

Learn about a newly discovered way to cut down on intrusive thoughts; why wombats poop cubes; and why UPS trucks almost never make left turns.  Cut down on intrusive thoughts by getting more sleep by Kelsey Donk Study reveals role of sleep deprivation in unwanted thoughts. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/uoy-srr102020.php  Harrington, M. O., Ashton, J. E., Sankarasubramanian, S., Anderson, M. C., & Cairney, S. A. (2020). Losing Control: Sleep Deprivation Impairs the Suppression of Unwanted Thoughts. Clinical Psychological Science, 216770262095151. https://doi.org/10.1177/2167702620951511  Why do wombats poop cubes? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Emmaline) BBC News. (2018, November 20). Wombat poop: Scientists reveal mystery behind cube-shaped droppings. BBC News; BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-46258616  Patricia, Y. (2018). How do wombats make cubed poo? Bulletin of the American Physical Society, Volume 63, Number 13. http://meetings.aps.org/Meeting/DFD18/Session/E19.1  ‌Why is wombat poop cube-shaped? (2018, November 19). Animals. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/11/wombat-poop-cube-why-is-it-square-shaped/  How wombats make their unique cube-shaped poop. (2018, December 10). Science News for Students. https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/how-wombats-make-their-unique-cube-shaped-poop  UPS Trucks Almost Never Make Left Turns — and Maybe You Shouldn't Either by Joanie Faletto Kendall, G. (2017, January 20). Why UPS drivers don’t turn left and you probably shouldn’t either. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/why-ups-drivers-dont-turn-left-and-you-probably-shouldnt-either-71432  Jacopo Prisco. (2017, February 16). Why UPS trucks (almost) never turn left. CNN Digital; CNN World. https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/16/world/ups-trucks-no-left-turns/index.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, January 28, 2021

The Big Mistakes We Make in Virtual Gatherings (w/ Priya Parker)

Author Priya Parker explains how to fix the biggest mistakes you’re making in your virtual gatherings. Plus: learn about how language can affect the amount of pain a bilingual person experiences; and why the world’s largest waterfall probably isn’t what you think it is. Additional resources from Priya Parker: Pick up "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/38sYHUN Listen to Priya Parker's New York Times Podcast "Together Apart": https://www.nytimes.com/column/together-apart Website: https://www.priyaparker.com/ Priya Parker on Twitter: https://twitter.com/priyaparker Priya Parker on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Priya-Parker-2108847152464229/ Bilinguals feel more pain in the language of their stronger cultural identity by Kelsey Donk Does your pain feel different in English and Spanish? (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/uom-dyp113020.php  Gianola, M., Llabre, M. M., & Losin, E. A. R. (2020). Effects of Language Context and Cultural Identity on the Pain Experience of Spanish–English Bilinguals. Affective Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42761-020-00021-x  The World's Largest Waterfall Isn't What You'd Think by Mike Epifani World Waterfall Database. (2018). Worldwaterfalldatabase.com. https://www.worldwaterfalldatabase.com/  Jennings, K. (2012, November 26). Ken Jennings Finds the Biggest Waterfall in the World. Condé Nast Traveler; Condé Nast Traveler. https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2012-11-26/underwater-waterfall-denmark-strait-maphead-ken-jennings  Wilcox, C. (2013, August 23). 16 Things BuzzFeed Doesn’t Know About The Ocean. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/16-things-buzzfeed-doesnt-know-about-the-ocean  See How Antarctica’s Hidden Water Drives The World’s Oceans. (2015). Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/meet-super-salty-dense-water-that-surrounds-antarctica/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, January 27, 2021

How to Make Gatherings More Meaningful (w/ Priya Parker)

Author Priya Parker explains how you can make your next gathering more meaningful. But first, you’ll learn about TRPC1, a molecule that promotes muscle health when it’s magnetized.  Researchers find a molecule that promotes muscle health when it's magnetized by Cameron Duke Kurth, F., Tai, Y. K., Parate, D., Oostrum, M., Schmid, Y. R. F., Toh, S. J., Yap, J. L. Y., Wollscheid, B., Othman, A., Dittrich, P. S., & Franco‐Obregón, A. (2020). Cell‐Derived Vesicles as TRPC1 Channel Delivery Systems for the Recovery of Cellular Respiratory and Proliferative Capacities. Advanced Biosystems, 4(11), 2000146. https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.202000146 Mason, S., & Wadley, G. D. (2014). Skeletal muscle reactive oxygen species: A target of good cop/bad cop for exercise and disease. Redox Report, 19(3), 97–106. https://doi.org/10.1179/1351000213y.0000000077 Molecule that promotes muscle health when magnetised. (November 30, 2020). NUS News. National University of Singapore. https://news.nus.edu.sg/molecule-that-promotes-muscle-health-when-magnetised/ Morabito, C., Rovetta, F., Bizzarri, M., Mazzoleni, G., Fanò, G., & Mariggiò, M. A. (2010). Modulation of redox status and calcium handling by extremely low frequency electromagnetic fields in C2C12 muscle cells: A real-time, single-cell approach. Free Radical Biology & Medicine, 48(4), 579–589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2009.12.005 Three-Tier Biomarker Discovery Platform for Ageing Frailty. (n.d.). Healthylongevitychallenge.org. Retrieved December 13, 2020, from https://healthylongevitychallenge.org/winners/three-tier-biomarker-discovery-platform-for-ageing-frailty/ Yap, J. L. Y., Tai, Y. K., Fröhlich, J., Fong, C. H. H., Yin, J. N., Foo, Z. L., Ramanan, S., Beyer, C., Toh, S. J., Casarosa, M., Bharathy, N., Kala, M. P., Egli, M., Taneja, R., Lee, C. N., & Franco‐Obregón, A. (2019). Ambient and supplemental magnetic fields promote myogenesis via a TRPC1‐mitochondrial axis: evidence of a magnetic mitohormetic mechanism. The FASEB Journal, 33(11), 12853–12872. https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.201900057r ‌Palermo, E. (2015, February 12). Does Magnetic Therapy Work? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/40174-magnetic-therapy.html  Additional resources from Priya Parker: Pick up "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/38sYHUN Listen to Priya Parker's New York Times Podcast "Together Apart": https://www.nytimes.com/column/together-apart Website: https://www.priyaparker.com/ Priya Parker on Twitter: https://twitter.com/priyaparker Priya Parker on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Priya-Parker-2108847152464229/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener

Tue, January 26, 2021

A Trick for Making Vaccinations Less Painful

Learn about an easy trick for making needles less painful; how ancient Mayans used zeolite to filter water more than 2,000 years ago; and the story behind moonmoons, the hilarious name astronomers have proposed for moons that orbit other moons.  Smiling or grimacing reduces needle pain by Steffie Drucker Smiling sincerely or grimacing can significantly reduce the pain of needle injection. (2020, December). Smiling sincerely or grimacing can significantly reduce the pain of needle injection. UCI News. https://news.uci.edu/2020/12/01/smiling-sincerely-or-grimacing-can-significantly-reduce-the-pain-of-needle-injection/  Pressman, S. D., Acevedo, A. M., Hammond, K. V., & Kraft-Feil, T. L. (2020). Smile (or grimace) through the pain? The effects of experimentally manipulated facial expressions on needle-injection responses. Emotion. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0000913  Episode on the facial feedback hypothesis: https://www.curiositydaily.com/can-smiling-actually-make-you-happier-and-why-a-clockmaker-figured-out-longitude/  The Ancient Maya used zeolite and quartz to filter drinking water 2,000 years ago by Grant Currin Starr, M. (2020). An Ancient Maya City Had a Surprisingly Effective Water Filtration System. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/an-ancient-maya-civilisation-had-surprisingly-effective-water-filtration-system  ‌Tankersley, K. B., Dunning, N. P., Carr, C., Lentz, D. L., & Scarborough, V. L. (2020). Zeolite water purification at Tikal, an ancient Maya city in Guatemala. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-75023-7  Moons can have moons called moonmoons originally aired October 16, 2018: https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/moonmoons-why-you-get-sick-when-seasons-change-and  Kollmeier, J. A., & Raymond, S. N. (2018). Can moons have moons? Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters, 483(1), L80–L84. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnrasl/sly219  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, January 25, 2021

Small Talk Is Important, and Remote Workers Aren’t Getting Enough

Learn about why small talk is important for coworkers during the workday; why gossip is actually pretty good for you; and how some frogs survive the winter by literally becoming “frogcicles.”  Small talk during the workday is crucial, and remote workers may not be getting enough of it by Kelsey Donk Psychology research shows “water cooler talk” can have big benefits. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-12/uoc--prs120120.php  Guydish, A. J., D’Arcey, J. T., & Fox Tree, J. E. (2020). Reciprocity in Conversation. Language and Speech https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0023830920972742  Gossip Gets A Bad Rap, But It's Actually Pretty Good For You by Ashley Hamer Brondino, N., Fusar-Poli, L., & Politi, P. (2017). Something to talk about: Gossip increases oxytocin levels in a near real-life situation. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 77, 218–224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psyneuen.2016.12.014  Gossiping Is Good for You, Study Confirms. (2017). Vice.com. https://www.vice.com/en/article/paebgg/gossiping-is-good-for-you-study-confirms  Beck, J. (2014, November 6). Have You Heard? Gossip Is Actually Good and Useful. The Atlantic; theatlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/11/have-you-heard-gossip-is-actually-good-and-useful/382430/  Dunbar, R. I. M. (2004). Gossip in Evolutionary Perspective. Review of General Psychology, 8(2), 100–110. https://doi.org/10.1037/1089-2680.8.2.100  Martinescu, E., Janssen, O., & Nijstad, B. A. (2014). Tell Me the Gossip. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 40(12), 1668–1680. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167214554916  For some frogs, surviving the winter means becoming a “frogcicle” by Cameron Duke In Alaska, wood frogs freeze for seven months, thaw and hop away. (2014, July 24). Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-alaskan-frozen-frogs-20140723-story.html  Layne, J., & Lee, R. (1995). Adaptations of frogs to survive freezing. Climate Research, 5, 53–59. https://doi.org/10.3354/cr005053  Live Science Staff. (2012, September 26). Can Frogs Survive Being Frozen? Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/32175-can-frogs-survive-being-frozen.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, January 22, 2021

Why Is Static Worse in Winter?

Learn about why sensitive questions won’t make conversations as uncomfortable as you think; why static is worse in winter than in summer; and the “umami synergy” behind why bacon and eggs go together so well.  Sensitive questions won't make conversations as uncomfortable as you think by Kelsey Donk The Case for Asking Sensitive Questions. (2020, November 24). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/11/the-case-for-asking-sensitive-questions  Hart, E., VanEpps, E. M., & Schweitzer, M. E. The (better than expected) consequences of asking sensitive questions. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 162, 136-154. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0749597820304003  Why is static worse in winter than summer? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Sandy) Static electricity strengthens desert dust storms. (2016, July 8). Static electricity strengthens desert dust storms. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/07/static-electricity-strengthens-desert-dust-storms  Curtis, A. (2017). FAQ - health - static electricity  | Las Vegas Advisor. lasvegasadvisor.com; Las Vegas Advisor. https://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/faq-health-static-electricity/  ‌Hamer, A. (2019, August). Here’s Why Static Shock Is Worse in Winter. Discovery; Discovery. https://www.discovery.com/science/Heres-Why-Static-Shock-Is-Worse-Winter  ‌Castañon, K. (2016, January 25). These Hat Hair Solutions Will Change Your Winter. Shape; Shape. https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/beauty-style/these-hat-hair-solutions-will-change-your-winter  Why do bacon & eggs just go together? Meet umami synergy by Cameron Duke Jake. (2015, March). Ramen Chemistry. Ramen Chemistry. http://www.ramenchemistry.com/blog/2015/2/18/umami-science-part-iii-umami-synergy  Mouritsen, O. G., Klavs Styrbaek, Johansen, M., & Jonas Drotner Mouritsen. (2014). Umami : unlocking the secrets of the fifth taste. Columbia University Press. Schmidt, C. V., Olsen, K., & Mouritsen, O. G. (2020). Umami synergy as the scientific principle behind taste-pairing champagne and oysters. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-77107-w  The timeless, complimentary taste of oysters and champagne—explained. (2020, November 18). Science.Ku.Dk; University of Copenhagen. https://www.science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2020/the-timeless-complimentary-taste-of-oysters-and-champagneexplained/  ‌Zareian, M., Ebrahimpour, A., Bakar, F. A., Mohamed, A. K. S., Forghani, B., Ab-Kadir, M. S. B., & Saari, N. (2012). A Glutamic Acid-Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Malaysian Fermented Foods. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 13(5), 5482–5497. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms13055482  ‌Put The Science Of Umami To Work For You. (2015). Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/hidden-secrets-umami/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Bri

Thu, January 21, 2021

A Distant Galaxy Is Warping the Milky Way

Author Jen Sincero explains why it’s important to form and maintain habits. You’ll also learn about why phantom limb sensations are way more common than you think; and how the Large Magellanic Cloud, or LMC, is warping the Milky Way galaxy. Additional resources from author Jen Sincero Pick up "Badass Habits: Cultivate the Awareness, Boundaries, and Daily Upgrades You Need to Make Them Stick" from Amazon: https://amzn.to/37l87kN  Website: https://www.jensincero.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jensincero  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jensincero/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJenSincero  Phantom Limb Sensations Are Way More Common Than You Think by Ashley Hamer Ramachandran, V. (1998). The perception of phantom limbs. The D. O. Hebb lecture. Brain, 121(9), 1603–1630. https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/121.9.1603  Neurosci. (2016, March 11). Neuroscientifically Challenged. Neuroscientifically Challenged. https://www.neuroscientificallychallenged.com/blog/know-your-brain-primary-somatosensory-cortex  Virtual reality eases phantom limb pain. (2017). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170531102921.htm  Kumar, Kv., Suresh, B., Misri, Z., Chakrapani, M., Mohan, U., & babu, Sk. (2013). Effectiveness of mirror therapy on lower extremity motor recovery, balance and mobility in patients with acute stroke: A randomized sham-controlled pilot trial. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, 16(4), 634. https://doi.org/10.4103/0972-2327.120496  Cortical homunculus: A WHAT Lives Inside My Brain? (2009, March 18). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101960403 The Milky Way once collided with the Large Magellanic Cloud by Grant Currin Galaxy encounter violently disturbed Milky Way, study finds. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/uoe-gev112320.php  ‌Petersen, M. S., & Peñarrubia, J. (2020). Detection of the Milky Way reflex motion due to the Large Magellanic Cloud infall. Nature Astronomy. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-020-01254-3  Ravilious, K. (2015). Earth was a frozen Snowball when animals first evolved. BBC.com. http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150112-did-snowball-earth-make-animals  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, January 20, 2021

What Most People Miss When Building Habits (w/ Jen Sincero)

Author Jen Sincero explains how changing your thoughts, beliefs, and words can help you stick to your goals and successfully form new habits. Plus, learn how ancient Puebloans survived in the desert badlands of New Mexico with help from secret underground ice reserves.  How did ancestral Puebloans survive in the 'Badlands?' They had a secret ice reserve by Grant Currin Geoscientists discover Ancestral Puebloans survived from ice melt in New Mexico lava tubes. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/uosf-gda111720.php  Onac, B. P., Baumann, S. M., Parmenter, D. S., Weaver, E., & Sava, T. B. (2020). Late Holocene droughts and cave ice harvesting by Ancestral Puebloans. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-76988-1  Additional resources from author Jen Sincero Pick up "Badass Habits: Cultivate the Awareness, Boundaries, and Daily Upgrades You Need to Make Them Stick" from Amazon: https://amzn.to/37l87kN  Website: https://www.jensincero.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jensincero  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jensincero/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheJenSincero  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, January 19, 2021

We Still Don’t Know How Ice Skating Works

Learn about how social connection may be as basic of a human need as hunger; the ongoing scientific debate around how ice skating actually works; and the Uberman sleep cycle, a polyphasic sleep schedule that was allegedly used by Leonardo da Vinci and Nikola Tesla.  Social connection may be a "basic human need" like hunger by Kelsey Donk Pattillo, A. (2020, November 23). Loneliness and hunger light up brain activity in similar ways. Inverse; Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/brain-study-social-connection-basic-human-need  Tomova, L., Wang, K. L., Thompson, T., Matthews, G. A., Takahashi, A., Tye, K. M., & Saxe, R. (2020). Acute social isolation evokes midbrain craving responses similar to hunger. Nature Neuroscience, 23(12), 1597–1605. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-020-00742-z  There Is Still Hot Debate Around How Ice Skating Actually Works by Joanie Faletto 15 Surprising Facts About Figure Skating. (2016, November 15). Mentalfloss.com. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/88660/15-surprising-facts-about-figure-skating  Ice cube experiment. (2014). Ice cube experiment. Abc.net.au. https://doi.org/http://abc.net.au/science/articles/2014/08/20/4067852.htm  Gilead Amit. (2020). Why is ice slippery? New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg22730371-000-why-is-ice-slippery/  staff, S. X. (2015, December 8). New theory describes ice’s slippery behavior. Phys.org; Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2015-12-theory-ice-slippery-behavior.html  Persson, B. N. J. (2015). Ice friction: Role of non-uniform frictional heating and ice premelting. The Journal of Chemical Physics, 143(22), 224701. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4936299  Leonardo da Vinci and Nikola Tesla Allegedly Followed the Uberman Sleep Cycle originally aired August 9, 2018: https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/antimatter-101-w-everyday-einstein-how-to-avoid-be Pick up Tim Ferriss’ “The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman” on Amazon: https://amzn.to/395RWHt  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, January 18, 2021

Why Your Dog’s Paws Smell Like Corn Chips

Learn about why you shouldn’t add oil to your pasta water; a simple way to help kids think better; and why your dog’s paws smell like corn chips. Here's Why You Shouldn't Add Oil to Your Pasta Water by Ashley Hamer Helmenstein, A. M. (2019). Why Don’t Oil and Water Mix? ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/why-oil-and-water-dont-mix-609193  ‌Corriher, S. (2007, April 10). Cooking Pasta Properly. FineCooking; FineCooking. https://www.finecooking.com/article/cooking-pasta-properly  ‌Pantry Raid I: Use Your Noodle Transcript. (2010). Goodeatsfanpage.com. http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/season1/pasta/pastatranscript.htm  This Reminder Brings Out Flexible Thinking in Kids by Alison Jones Jones-Duke, A. (2019, July 5). This reminder brings out flexible thinking in kids. Futurity. https://www.futurity.org/reminders-children-roles-flexible-thinking-2099002-2/  ‌Gaither, S. E., Fan, S. P., & Kinzler, K. D. (2019). Thinking about multiple identities boosts children’s flexible thinking. Developmental Science, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.1111/desc.12871  Here's why your dog's paws smell like corn chips by Grant Currin Reactions. (2020). Why Do My Dog’s Paws Smell Like Fritos? [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30_QRAC6XOU&feature=youtu.be  Dove, L.L. (2016, November 14). Why Your Dog’s Paws Smell Gloriously Like Corn Chips. HowStuffWorks. https://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/why-dog-paws-smell-fritos-corn-chips.htm   Soniak, M. (2010, July 12). Why Do Your Dog’s Feet Smell Like Popcorn? Mentalfloss.com. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/25030/why-do-your-dogs-feet-smell-popcorn  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, January 15, 2021

Disgusting Sights Literally Turn Your Stomach

Learn about how disgusting sights literally turn your stomach; and why tattoos are permanent. Then, play along at home as we test your podcast knowledge in this month’s edition of the Curiosity Challenge trivia game. Disgusting sights literally turn your stomach by Cameron Duke Nord, C. L., Dalmaijer, E. S., Armstrong, T., Baker, K., & Dalgleish, T. (2020). A Causal Role for Gastric Rhythm in Human Disgust Avoidance. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2020.10.087  Rhythm and bleughs: changes in our stomach’s rhythms steer us away from disgusting sights. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/uoc-rab112320.php  Why are tattoos permanent? by Cameron Duke Baranska, A., Shawket, A., Jouve, M., Baratin, M., Malosse, C., Voluzan, O., Vu Manh, T.-P., Fiore, F., Bajénoff, M., Benaroch, P., Dalod, M., Malissen, M., Henri, S., & Malissen, B. (2018). Unveiling skin macrophage dynamics explains both tattoo persistence and strenuous removal. Journal of Experimental Medicine, 215(4), 1115–1133. https://doi.org/10.1084/jem.20171608  How wounds heal: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. (2017). Medlineplus.gov. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000741.htm  Specktor, B. (2018, March 6). Tattoos Last Forever Because Your Immune Cells Are Hungry for Dead Skin. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/61932-why-tattoos-last.html  Episodes referenced in the Curiosity Challenge trivia game: Battery-powered airplanes: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-dont-we-have-battery-powered-airplanes/  Smacking electronics: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-its-relaxing-to-breathe-in-through-your-nose/  Cream in coffee: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-you-need-self-compassion-for-self-improvement/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, January 14, 2021

A New Discovery About That Weird “Aurora” Named STEVE

Learn about a new discovery about STEVE, the weird streak of color in the Canadian skies; how a “wind phone” in Otsuchi, Japan, helped thousands cope with grief after losing their loved ones; and why we judge others more harshly than we judge ourselves.  There's a new discovery about STEVE, the weird aurora discovered by citizen scientists by Grant Currin STEVE may be even less like typical auroras than scientists thought. (2020, November 12). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/steve-light-sky-glow-atmosphere-different-typical-aurora  Semeter, J., Hunnekuhl, M., MacDonald, E., Hirsch, M., Zeller, N., Chernenkoff, A., & Wang, J. (2020). The Mysterious Green Streaks Below STEVE. AGU Advances, 1(4). https://doi.org/10.1029/2020av000183  A "Wind Phone" Consoles Disaster-Stricken Japan by Anna Todd Japan’s Wind Phone for Calling the Dead. (2017, April 11). Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/wind-telephone  Bennett, K. M., Hughes, G. M., & Smith, P. T. (2005). Psychological Response to Later Life Widowhood: Coping and the Effects of Gender. OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying, 51(1), 33–52. https://doi.org/10.2190/9JPJ-1FM1-37NX-2DEC  Blair, G. J. (2020, February 21). Berlin Hidden Gem: “Voices in the Wind” Depicts a Sense of Connection in Japan. Hollywoodreporter.com. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/berlin-hidden-gem-voices-wind-depicts-a-sense-connection-japan-1280211  One Last Thing Before I Go (2016) - This American Life. (2016, September 23). This American Life. https://www.thisamericanlife.org/597/one-last-thing-before-i-go-2016  We judge others more harshly than we judge ourselves originally aired May 2, 2018: https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/how-laundry-machines-work-bill-gates-recommended-r  Fundamental Attribution Error: Definition & Overview Video. (2020). Fundamental Attribution Error: Definition & Overview - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com. Study.com. https://study.com/academy/lesson/fundamental-attribution-error-definition-lesson-quiz.html Six Habits of Highly Empathic People. (2012). Greater Good. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_habits_of_highly_empathic_people1  Heath, D. (2010, June 9). The Fundamental Attribution Error: It’s the Situation, Not the Person. Fast Company; Fast Company. https://www.fastcompany.com/1657515/fundamental-attribution-error-its-situation-not-person  Oatley, K. (2016). Fiction: Simulation of Social Worlds. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 20(8), 618–628. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2016.06.002  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, January 13, 2021

Beat Stress with Laughter Yoga (w/ Madan Kataria, MD)

Learn about the benefits of laughter yoga with the founder of the laughter club movement, Dr. Madan Kataria. You’ll also learn about a major breakthrough in the way scientists are searching for dark matter. This new dark-matter detection method is 10x more precise by Grant Currin Seeing dark matter in a new light. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/ras-sdm110520.php  Gurri, P., Taylor, E. N., & Fluke, C. J. (2020). The first shear measurements from precision weak lensing. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 499(4), 4591-4604. https://academic.oup.com/mnras/article/499/4/4591/5909978  Additional resources from Madan Kataria, M.D. Laughter Yoga International https://laughteryoga.org/  Pick up “Laughter Yoga: Daily Practices for Health and Happiness” https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/616786/laughter-yoga-by-madan-kataria-md-foreword-by-andrew-weil-md/  Follow Laughter Guru on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laughterguruofficial/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, January 12, 2021

Why Are the COVID-19 Vaccines Kept So Cold?

Learn about how the Faroe Islands created their own Google Street View using sheep; why some vaccines (like Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccines) have to be kept so cold; and why it’s easier to understand a second language than it is to speak it.  The Faroe Islands Created Their Own Google Street View with Sheep by Anna Todd Visit Faroe Islands - The ultimate guide to the Faroe Islands. (2016). Visit Faroe Islands. https://visitfaroeislands.com/  Lockhart, K. (2016, August 31). Google Sheep View: Tech giant to map out Faroe Islands using sheep, ships and wheelbarrows. The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2016/08/31/google-sheep-view-tech-giant-agrees-to-help-to-map-out-faroe-isl/  Google Street View on the Faroe Islands: https://goo.gl/maps/tA7359hiqbRd8uGfA  Why do some vaccines have to be kept so cold? by Cameron Duke How Influenza (Flu) Vaccines Are Made. (2020). https://www.cdc.gov/flu/prevent/how-fluvaccine-made.htm Moderna Announces Longer Shelf Life for its COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate at Refrigerated Temperatures | Moderna, Inc. (2020). Moderna, Inc. https://investors.modernatx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/moderna-announces-longer-shelf-life-its-covid-19-vaccine RNA vaccines: an introduction. (2018). PHG Foundation. https://www.phgfoundation.org/briefing/rna-vaccines Why Does Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Need To Be Kept Colder Than Antarctica? (2020, November 17). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/11/17/935563377/why-does-pfizers-covid-19-vaccine-need-to-be-kept-colder-than-antarctica Scientists may have discovered why it's easier to understand a second language than speak it by Kelsey Donk Learning a new language changes the brain’s division of labor. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/sfn-lan111720.php  Gurunandan, K., Arnaez-Telleria, J., Carreiras, M., & Paz-Alonso, P. M. (2020). Converging evidence for differential specialisation and plasticity of language systems. The Journal of Neuroscience, JN-RM-0851-20. https://doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.0851-20.2020  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, January 11, 2021

People Respond to Music Even When They Can’t Hear It

Learn about why you can have an emotional reaction to music even when it’s not being played; how people have been performing brain surgery for thousands of years; and why some bathroom light switches are outside the room.  People can have emotional reactions to music even when it's not being played by Kelsey Donk Emotional responses to music - without a sound – News. (2020, November 18). News. https://news.flinders.edu.au/blog/2020/11/19/emotional-responses-to-music-without-a-sound/  Parletta, N. (2020, November 18). Music without a sound. Cosmos Magazine. https://cosmosmagazine.com/people/behaviour/music-without-a-sound/  Susino, M., & Schubert, E. (2020). Musical emotions in the absence of music: A cross-cultural investigation of emotion communication in music by extra-musical cues. PLOS ONE, 15(11), e0241196. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241196  People Have Been Performing Brain Surgery for Thousands of Years by Reuben Westmaas Nuwer, R. (2013, December 20). 1,000 Years Ago, Patients Survived Brain Surgery, But They Had To Live With Huge Holes in Their Heads. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/1000-years-ago-patients-survived-brain-surgery-but-they-had-live-with-huge-holes-in-their-heads-180948185/  Way, L. (2020, May 18). Craniotomy Through the Ages: We’ve Come a Long Way - Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey. Neurosurgical Associates of Central Jersey. https://neurosurgerycnj.com/craniotomy-through-the-ages-weve-come-a-long-way/  Ancient cranial surgery. (2013, December 19). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-12/uoc--acs121913.php  Dengler, R. (2018, April 19). Prehistoric humans may have practiced brain surgery on cows. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/04/prehistoric-humans-may-have-practiced-brain-surgery-cows  Kushner, D. S., Verano, J. W., & Titelbaum, A. R. (2018). Trepanation Procedures/Outcomes: Comparison of Prehistoric Peru with Other Ancient, Medieval, and American Civil War Cranial Surgery. World Neurosurgery, 114, 245–251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2018.03.143  Why Are Some Bathroom Light Switches Outside of the Room? by Ashley Hamer Power and Water Do Not Mix | Prairie Electric. (2013, April 17). Prairie Electric. https://www.prairielectric.com/blog/power-and-water-do-not-mix/  Section 701 - Locations containing a bath or shower. (Winter 2014) Wiring Matters. The Institution of Engineering and Technology. https://electrical.theiet.org/media/1084/2014_53_winter_wiring_matters.pdf  Thiele, T. (2017). What Are the National Electrical Codes for Bathrooms? The Spruce. https://www.thespruce.com/national-electrical-codes-for-bathrooms-1152275  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Cu

Fri, January 08, 2021

Your Brain Treats Human Beauty Differently from Artistic Beauty

Learn about how your brain treats beautiful faces differently from beautiful objects; why the town of Baarle sits on one of the world’s most complex international borders; and what might happen if you’re eating during a car accident. Your brain treats beautiful faces differently from beautiful objects by Kelsey Donk Our Brains Have Two Distinct “Beauty Centres”: One For Art And One For Faces. (2020, November 11). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/11/11/our-brains-have-two-distinct-beauty-centres-one-for-art-and-one-for-faces/  Chuan-Peng, Hu, et al. "Seeking the “Beauty Center” in the Brain: A Meta-Analysis of fMRI Studies of Beautiful Human Faces and Visual Art." Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience (2020): 1-16. https://link.springer.com/article/10.3758/s13415-020-00827-z  The Town of Baarle Sits on One of the World's Most Complex International Borders by Ashley Gabriel Kaid Benfield. (2012, February 17). The Most Complicated Border Town in the World. CityLab; CityLab. https://web.archive.org/web/20171215175448/https://www.citylab.com/equity/2012/02/most-complicated-border-town-world/1267/  Great Big Story. (2018). The Town In Two Countries [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP4OL2i6t-Q  Eating during a car crash by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Stephen) Lundy, D. W., & Lourie, G. M. (1998). Two open forearm fractures after airbag deployment during low speed accidents. Clinical orthopaedics and related research, (351), 191-195. https://europepmc.org/article/med/9646762  CONTENT NOTE: GRUESOME IMAGE. Ronnie, D., Emecheta, I. E., & Kevin, H. (2011). Missile launch pad: an unusual consequence of airbag deployment. Case Reports, 2011(feb17 1), bcr1120103522–bcr1120103522. https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr.11.2010.3522  ‌Wil Fulton. (2017, September 19). Why Eating While Driving Should Be Illegal. Thrillist; Thrillist. https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/distracted-driving-eating  Eating While Driving - DecidetoDrive. (2014). DecidetoDrive. https://www.decidetodrive.org/distracted-driving-dangerous/eating-driving/  3 Dangerous Activities You Might Do While Driving | Lytx. (2014). Lytx.com. https://www.lytx.com/en-us/news-events/press-release/2014/lytx-data-finds-three-dangerous-activities-you-may  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, January 07, 2021

Why We Call Computer Glitches “Bugs”

Learn about why Wolf-Rayet stars are the brightest stars in the sky; why immune cells in your brain may have started out in your gut; and the history of why we can thank Grace Hopper for calling computer glitches “bugs.” Wolf-Rayet Stars Are Ridiculously Hot, Bright, and Massive by Ashley Hamer Howell, E. (2018, October 24). Sirius: Brightest Star in Earth’s Night Sky. Space.com; Space. https://www.space.com/21702-sirius-brightest-star.html  NASA - Top Story: Wolf-Rayet stars have company. (2020). Nasa.gov. https://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/news/topstory/2004/0105wrstar.html  Crockett, C. (2012). Wolf-Rayets are the most massive and brightest stars known | EarthSky.org. Earthsky.org. https://earthsky.org/space/wolf-rayets-are-the-most-massive-and-brightest-stars-known  What Is A Wolf-Rayet Star? - Universe Today. (2015, February 5). Universe Today. https://www.universetoday.com/24736/wolf-rayet-star/  Massive black hole found devouring star - Futurity. (2010, January 27). Futurity. https://www.futurity.org/massive-black-hole-found-devouring-star/  Immune cells that protect the brain get their training in the gut by Grant Currin The gut trains the immune system to protect the brain. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/nion-tgt110220.php  Fitzpatrick, Zachary, et al. (2020). Gut-educated IgA plasma cells defend the meningeal venous sinuses. Nature: 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2886-4  Why glitches are called "bugs" by Mae Rice Original episode: https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/contagious-yawning-conformal-cyclic-cosmology-exer  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, January 06, 2021

What’s the Shortest Amount of Time Ever Recorded?

Learn about how scientists just measured the quickest event ever recorded; how tiny remoras (suckerfish) stay stuck to fast-moving whales; and why being too busy could be killing your creativity.   Scientists have just measured the shortest amount of time, ever. by Cameron Duke Grundmann, S., Trabert, D., Fehre, K., Strenger, N., Pier, A., Kaiser, L., Kircher, M., Weller, M., Eckart, S., Schmidt, L. P. H., Trinter, F., Jahnke, T., Schöffler, M. S., & Dörner, R. (2020). Zeptosecond birth time delay in molecular photoionization. Science, 370(6514), 339–341. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abb9318  Mann, A. (2020, July 13). The universe’s clock might have bigger ticks than we imagine. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/what-are-smallest-ticks-of-time.html  Pappas, S. (2020, October 17). Meet the zeptosecond, the shortest unit of time ever measured. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/zeptosecond-shortest-time-unit-measured.html  How do little remoras stay stuck to fast-moving whales? Physics! by Steffie Drucker Whale-surfing remoras ride cushion of water to stay in touch with their steeds. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/tcob-wrr102220.php  ‌Remora | fish | Britannica. (2020). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/animal/remora  ‌Boundary Layer Separation and Pressure Drag – Aerospace Engineering Blog. (2016, October 15). Aerospace Engineering Blog. https://aerospaceengineeringblog.com/boundary-layer-separation-and-pressure-drag/  r/explainlikeimfive - ELI5: How do bugs manage to stay stuck to car windows whilst travelling at high speed? Are the suckers super strong? (2011). Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive/comments/579sqf/eli5_how_do_bugs_manage_to_stay_stuck_to_car/  Flammang, B. E., Marras, S., Anderson, E. J., Lehmkuhl, O., Mukherjee, A., Cade, D. E., Beckert, M., Nadler, J. H., Houzeaux, G., Vázquez, M., Amplo, H. E., Calambokidis, J., Friedlaender, A. S., Goldbogen, J. A. (2020). Remoras pick where they stick on blue whales. J, Exp. Biol. 223, jeb226654. https://jeb.biologists.org/content/223/20/jeb226654  Being Too Busy May Be Killing Your Creativity by Anna Todd A Genius Finds Inspiration in the Music of Another (Published 2006). (2020). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/31/science/a-genius-finds-inspiration-in-the-music-of-another.html  ‌The Science of Mind Wandering: Empirically Navigating the Stream of Consciousness. (2019). Annual Reviews. https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev-psych-010814-015331  ‌Baird, B., Smallwood, J., Mrazek, M. D., Kam, J. W. Y., Franklin, M. S., & Schooler, J. W. (2012). Inspired by Distraction. Psychological Science, 23(10), 1117–1122.  https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797612446024  Lee, C. S., Therriault, D. J., & Linderholm, T. (2012). On the Cognitive Benefits of Cultural Experience: Exploring the Relationship between Studying Abroad and Creati

Tue, January 05, 2021

Swedish Death Cleaning Can Declutter Your Life

Learn about how you can de-clutter your life with the Swedish concept of döstädning, or “death cleaning.” Then, learn about how Alfred Russel Wallace, the “other” scientist who discovered natural selection. Use Swedish Death Cleaning to Declutter Your Life by Ashley Hamer Gyan Yankovich. (2018, April). A Beginner’s Guide To Swedish Death Cleaning. BuzzFeed. https://www.buzzfeed.com/gyanyankovich/what-is-swedish-death-cleaning  ‌DiGiulio, S. (2017, November 2). What is “Swedish death cleaning” and should you be doing it? NBC News; NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/what-swedish-death-cleaning-should-you-be-doing-it-ncna816511  Meet Alfred Russel Wallace, the other guy who discovered natural selection by Cameron Duke Kuhn, A. (2019). He Helped Discover Evolution, And Then Became Extinct. NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/2013/04/30/177781424/he-helped-discover-evolution-and-then-became-extinct  McNish, J. (2018). Who was Alfred Russel Wallace? NHM.ac.uk. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/who-was-alfred-russel-wallace.html  Natural Selection: Charles Darwin & Alfred Russel Wallace. (2020). Berkeley.edu. https://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/0_0_0/history_14  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, January 04, 2021

How “Flow” Can Help in Quarantine

Learn about how experiencing “flow” could help your mental health during quarantine; why airplane windows are round; and whether flies experience time more slowly than we do.  Experiencing flow could buffer the mental-health effects of quarantine by Kelsey Donk The mental state of flow might protect against harmful effects of quarantine. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/p-tms111020.php  Sweeny, Kate, et al. "Flow in the Time of COVID-19: Findings from China." (2020). https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0242043  What is Flow in Psychology? Definition and 10+ Activities to Induce Flow. (2019, January 8). PositivePsychology.com. https://positivepsychology.com/what-is-flow/  This Is the Important Reason All Airplane Windows Are Round by Joanie Faletto Lamb, R. (2011, May 26). How Airplanes Work. HowStuffWorks. https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/flight/modern/airplanes.htm  Rizzo, C. (2016, January 20). Why do airplanes have round windows? Mashable. https://mashable.com/2016/01/20/round-airplane-windows/#pgu6eCzQcqq3  Do flies experience time more slowly than we do? by Cameron Duke Balestra, C., Machado, M.-L., Theunissen, S., Balestra, A., Cialoni, D., Clot, C., Besnard, S., Kammacher, L., Delzenne, J., Germonpré, P., & Lafère, P. (2018). Critical Flicker Fusion Frequency: A Marker of Cerebral Arousal During Modified Gravitational Conditions Related to Parabolic Flights. Frontiers in Physiology, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2018.01403  Boström, J. E., Dimitrova, M., Canton, C., Håstad, O., Qvarnström, A., & Ödeen, A. (2016). Ultra-Rapid Vision in Birds. PLOS ONE, 11(3), e0151099. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0151099  R Christopher Miall. (2008, March 13). The flicker fusion frequencies of six laboratory insects, and the response of the compound eye to mains... ResearchGate; Wiley. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/229600414_The_flicker_fusion_frequencies_of_six_laboratory_insects_and_the_response_of_the_compound_eye_to_mains_fluorescent_%27ripple%27  Flicker fusion frequency in birds of prey (Episode from January 22, 2020): https://www.curiositydaily.com/live-longer-by-appreciating-art-betelgeuse-might-go-supernova-and-birds-freaky-fast-vision/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, January 01, 2021

The Right Way to Set Goals

Learn about how the coronavirus pandemic may have changed Americans’ attitudes about the poor; how you can relieve stress by learning something new; and a trick for setting goals to help you achieve what you want. COVID-19 may have changed Americans’ attitudes about the poor by Steffie Drucker Dolan, E. W. (2020, November 21). Study suggests the COVID-19 pandemic has altered Americans attitudes toward inequality and the poor. PsyPost; PsyPost. https://www.psypost.org/2020/11/study-suggests-the-covid-19-pandemic-has-altered-americans-attitudes-toward-inequality-and-the-poor-58598  ‌Wiwad, D., Mercier, B., Piff, P. K., Shariff, A., & Aknin, L. B. (2021). Recognizing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Poor Alters Attitudes Towards Poverty and Inequality. Journal of experimental social psychology, 93, 104083. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2020.104083  Piff, P. K., Wiwad, D., Robinson, A. R., Aknin, L. B., Mercier, B., & Shariff, A. (2020). Shifting attributions for poverty motivates opposition to inequality and enhances egalitarianism. Nature Human Behaviour, 4(5), 496-505. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-020-0835-8  COVID-19, Generosity and Gender. (2020). COVID-19, Generosity and Gender. Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. https://philanthropy.iupui.edu/institutes/womens-philanthropy-institute/research/covid.html  ‌Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP) 2020 Q2 Fundraising Report | GivingTuesday. (2019). Givingtuesday.org. https://www.givingtuesday.org/lab/2020/10/fundraising-effectiveness-project-fep-2020-q2-fundraising-report  To Relieve Stress, Try Taking a Learning Break by Ashley Hamer Pietrangelo, A. (2017, June 5). The Effects of Stress on Your Body. Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/effects-on-body  Lebowitz, S. (2015, September). 9 ways too much stress screws up your life - Business Insider. Business Insider; Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-stress-affects-your-behavior-2015-9  To Cope with Stress, Try Learning Something New. (2018, September 4). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2018/09/to-cope-with-stress-try-learning-something-new  Zhang, C., Mayer, D. M., & Hwang, E. (2018). More is less: Learning but not relaxing buffers deviance under job stressors. Journal of Applied Psychology, 103(2), 123–136. https://doi.org/10.1037/apl0000264  Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals to Achieve the Things You Want by Joanie Faletto SMART Goals: How to Make Your Goals Achievable. (2016). Mindtools.com. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm  BJ Fogg Interviews: A New Way to Build Habits (w/ Dr. BJ Fogg) and the Best Time of Day to Exercise https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/a-new-way-to-build-habits-dr-bj-fogg-the-best-time-of-day-to-exercise Why New Habits Have to Be Tiny (w/ Dr. BJ Fogg) and Why Human Infants Are Late Bloomers https://omny.fm/shows/curiosity-daily/why-new-habits-have-to-be-tiny-dr-bj-fogg-why-human-infants-are-late-bloomers  Subscribe

Thu, December 31, 2020

When Smokers Quit, Dormant Lung Cells Wake Up

Learn about how quitting smoking may reawaken healthy cells; how researchers figured out how to tell the age of crime scene fingerprints to help investigators; and why you sometimes yawn while exercising or singing.  Quitting smoking doesn’t just slow lung damage, but can also reawaken undamaged cells by Grant Currin Gallagher, J. (2020, January 29). Lungs “magically” heal damage from smoking. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51279355  Pfeifer, G. P. (2020, January 29). Smoke signals in the DNA of normal lung cells. Nature, 578(7794), 224–226. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-020-00165-7  Yoshida, K., Gowers, K. H. C., Lee-Six, H., Chandrasekharan, D. P., Coorens, T., Maughan, E. F., Beal, K., Menzies, A., Millar, F. R., Anderson, E., Clarke, S. E., Pennycuick, A., Thakrar, R. M., Butler, C. R., Kakiuchi, N., Hirano, T., Hynds, R. E., Stratton, M. R., Martincorena, I., … Campbell, P. J. (2020, January 29). Tobacco smoking and somatic mutations in human bronchial epithelium. Nature, 578(7794), 266–272. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-1961-1  It's been impossible to tell the age of crime scene fingerprints — until now by Grant Currin Determining Fingerprint Age with Mass Spectrometry Imaging via Ozonolysis of Triacylglycerols. (2020, January 3). Analytical Chemistry. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.analchem.9b04765  Residues in fingerprints hold clues to their age. (2020, January 22). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/acs-rif012220.php  Why we yawn during exercise by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Kate in Pennsylvania) Provine, R. R., Tate, B. C., & Geldmacher, L. L. (1987). Yawning: No effect of 3–5% CO2, 100% O2, and exercise. Behavioral and Neural Biology, 48(3), 382–393. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0163-1047(87)90944-7  Massen, J. J. M., Dusch, K., Eldakar, O. T., & Gallup, A. C. (2014). A thermal window for yawning in humans: Yawning as a brain cooling mechanism. Physiology & Behavior, 130, 145–148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2014.03.032  The science of the exercise yawn. (2017). Furthermore from Equinox. https://furthermore.equinox.com/articles/2017/09/yawning  McKinney, James C. The Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults. (2005). Google Books. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=znaCDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA1&dq=singing+yawn&ots=DKpXxdwhGJ&sig=IjgkdxkqyENjWLoXJTDaYB94G30#v=onepage&q=yawn&f=false  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, December 30, 2020

Do People Think More in Words or Pictures?

Learn about whether people think in words or in pictures; why brussels sprouts really are tastier than they used to be; and why buying luxury items might make you feel like an impostor. Whether People Think in Words or Pictures by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Alicia) (2020). Twitter. https://twitter.com/KylePlantEmoji/status/1221713792913965061  Heavey, C. L., & Hurlburt, R. T. (2008). The phenomena of inner experience. Consciousness and Cognition, 17(3), 798–810. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2007.12.006 Pristine Inner Experience. (2020). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pristine-inner-experience  Amit, E., Hoeflin, C., Hamzah, N., & Fedorenko, E. (2017). An asymmetrical relationship between verbal and visual thinking: Converging evidence from behavior and fMRI. NeuroImage, 152, 619–627. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2017.03.029 Why Brussels Sprouts Taste Better Now by Steffie Drucker From Culinary Dud To Stud: How Dutch Plant Breeders Built Our Brussels Sprouts Boom. (2019, October 30). NPR.Org. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/10/30/773457637/from-culinary-dud-to-stud-how-dutch-plant-breeders-built-our-brussels-sprouts-bo  Beck, A. (2019, November 7). It’s Not Your Imagination, Brussels Sprouts Really Do Taste Better Now. Better Homes & Gardens; Better Homes & Gardens. https://www.bhg.com/news/brussels-sprouts-less-bitter/  Pearson, H. (2006, September 18). Distaste for sprouts in the genes. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/news060918-1  Perman, A. (2011, November 1). The “brussels sprouts” gene: TAS2R38 | Anna Perman’s Genetic Spaghetti. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2011/nov/01/brussel-sprout-gene  Neuroscience for Kids - Bitter Taste Gene. (2003, July 15). Washington.edu. http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/bitter.html  Masur, L. (2019, December 26). The Top 10 Food Trends of the Entire Decade. Kitchn; Apartment Therapy, LLC. https://www.thekitchn.com/decade-food-trends-2010-2019-22973978   Luxury Buying Makes People Feel Fake by Kelsey Donk Luxury consumption can fuel “impostor syndrome” among some buyers. (2019). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/bc-lcc122019.php  Wong, K. (2020, January 30). Why Your Designer Bag Is Making You Feel Worse. The Financial Diet. https://thefinancialdiet.com/luxury-consumer-imposter-syndrome/  Goor, D., Ordabayeva, N., Keinan, A., & Crener, S. (2019). The Impostor Syndrome from Luxury Consumption. Journal of Consumer Research. https://doi.org/10.1093/jcr/ucz044  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, December 29, 2020

The Stinky Science of the World’s Smelliest Fruit

Learn about the shocking prevalence of torture scenes in movies; why durian, the world’s smelliest fruit, smells so bad; and where mold comes from. Torture is prevalent and effective in movies (but not in real life) by Kelsey Donk Torture Prevalent, Effective in Popular Movies, Study Finds – University of Alabama News | The University of Alabama. (2020). Ua.Edu. https://www.ua.edu/news/2020/01/torture-prevalent-effective-in-popular-movies-study-finds/  Delehanty, C., & Kearns, E. (2019). Wait, There’s Torture in Zootopia?: Examining the Prevalence of Torture in Popular Movies. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3342908  Scientists discovered why durian is the world's smelliest fruit by Kelsey Donk A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit. (2013, December 3). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/08/travel/a-love-letter-to-a-smelly-fruit.html   Discovering what makes durian stink. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/lfla-dwm022820.php   Identification of an Important Odorant Precursor in Durian: First Evidence of Ethionine in Plants. (2019). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b07065   Maninang, J. S., Lizada, M. C. C., & Gemma, H. (2009). Inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme by Durian (Durio zibethinus Murray) fruit extract. Food Chemistry, 117(2), 352–355. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2009.03.106   Ethanethiol - American Chemical Society. (2020). American Chemical Society. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/e/ethanethiol.html  Where does mold come from? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Tim) USDA FSIS. (2013). Molds on Food: Are They Dangerous? https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/a87cdc2c-6ddd-49f0-bd1f-393086742e68/Molds_on_Food.pdf?MOD=AJPERES  Stradley, L. (2016, April 5). Food Molds – Are Molds Dangerous. What’s Cooking America. https://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/Mold.htm  Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. (2019). BAM Chapter 18. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/food/laboratory-methods-food/bam-yeasts-molds-and-mycotoxins  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, December 28, 2020

Why Cuttlefish Wore 3-D Glasses for Science

Learn about why your next relationship will probably be like your last one; what scientists learned by studying the oldest material on Earth; and what researchers learned when they had cuttlefish wear 3-D glasses.  Why Your Next Relationship Will Probably Be Like Your Last by Kelsey Donk Changing partners doesn’t change relationship dynamics, study shows. (2019). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-08/uoa-cpd082719.php  Johnson, M. D., & Neyer, F. J. (2019). (Eventual) stability and change across partnerships. Journal of Family Psychology, 33(6), 711–721. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000523  Scientist Discovered the Oldest Material on Earth by Grant Currin WMAP- Life and Death of Stars. (2010). Nasa.Gov. https://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/universe/rel_stars.html  Meteorite contains the oldest material on Earth: 7-billion-year-old stardust. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/fm-mct010820.php  This ancient stardust is the oldest ever to be examined in a lab. (2020, January 13). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ancient-meteorite-stardust-oldest-ever-examined-lab  7 billion-year-old stardust is the oldest stuff on Earth. (2020, January 13). The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2020/01/13/seven-billion-year-old-stardust-is-oldest-stuff-earth/  Heck, P. R., Greer, J., Kööp, L., Trappitsch, R., Gyngard, F., Busemann, H., Maden, C., Ávila, J. N., Davis, A. M., & Wieler, R. (2020). Lifetimes of interstellar dust from cosmic ray exposure ages of presolar silicon carbide. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(4), 1884–1889. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1904573117  Why Scientists Put Cuttlefish in 3-D Glasses by Grant Currin Yes, This Cuttlefish Is Wearing 3-D Glasses. (2020, January 8). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/08/science/3d-glasses-cuttlefish.html  Cuttlefish use depth perception similar to vertebrate vision when hunting prey. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/aaft-cud010620.php  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, December 25, 2020

Do Opposites Really Attract?

Learn about why opposites don’t really attract; the “propinquity effect” and how physical distance affects the way we feel about other people; and the history of when and why we started using last names.  Opposites Don’t Attract by Kelsey Donk Johnson, M. D. (2018, February 12). No, opposites do not attract. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/no-opposites-do-not-attract-88839  Montoya, R. M., & Horton, R. S. (2012). A meta-analytic investigation of the processes underlying the similarity-attraction effect. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 30(1), 64–94. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407512452989  We Like What’s Physically Close to Us by Mae Rice New evidence for the “propinquity effect” – mere physical closeness increases our liking of desirable people and things. (2018, August). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/08/01/new-evidence-for-the-propinquity-effect-mere-physical-closeness-increases-our-liking-of-desirable-people-and-things/  Shin, J., Suh, E. M., Li, N. P., Eo, K., Chong, S. C., & Tsai, M.-H. (2018). Darling, Get Closer to Me: Spatial Proximity Amplifies Interpersonal Liking. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 45(2), 300–309. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167218784903  The History of Last Names by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Gregory) Surnames Meanings, Origins & Distribution Maps. (2012). Forebears.Io. https://forebears.io/surnames  Surnames & The Norman Conquest | Heritage Family History. (2016, September 3). Heritagefamilyhistory.co.uk. https://www.heritagefamilyhistory.co.uk/blog/2016/09/surnames-the-norman-conquest/  SCMP. (2016, November 17). South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/2046955/complex-origins-chinese-names-demystified  The Memi De-Shalit Database of Jewish Family Names at Beit Hatfutsot. (2020). Beit Hatfutsot. https://www.bh.org.il/databases/family-names/jewish-family-names-introduction/  Muraskin, B. (2014, January 8). Jewish Surnames Explained. Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/human-interest/2014/01/ashkenazi-names-the-etymology-of-the-most-common-jewish-surnames.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, December 24, 2020

Why Toilet Paper Is White

Learn about Starlink’s unintended consequences for astronomy from astrophysicist Vivienne Baldassare, NASA Einstein Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University. Then, learn why toilet paper is white.   More information on NEPA Implementing Regulations: CEQ’s Proposal to Update its NEPA Implementing Regulations | Council on Environmental Quality NEPA Modernization https://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/nepa-modernization/ NASA: In 2018, there were ~20,000 objects in orbit, ~4,500 of which are spacecraft https://orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/quarterly-news/pdfs/odqnv22i1.pdf Website of Vivienne Baldassare, NASA Einstein Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University: http://viviennebaldassare.com/ Vivienne Baldassare | Department of Astronomy. (2017). Yale.edu. https://astronomy.yale.edu/people/vivienne-baldassare Follow @vbaldassare on Twitter https://twitter.com/vbaldassare Why toilet paper is white by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Gerald) Technologies for reducing dioxin in the manufacture of bleached wood pulp. (1989). Google Books. https://books.google.com/books/about/Technologies_for_reducing_dioxin_in_the.html?id=iBhRA3mNiJEC  Tissue. (2020). American Forest & Paper Association | afandpa.org. https://www.afandpa.org/our-products/tissue  Chemical composition of wood (Date unknown). Mendel University in Brno | Mendelu.cz. https://is.mendelu.cz/eknihovna/opory/zobraz_cast.pl?cast=19242  The Nature of Lignin. (1991, November). Conservation-us.org. https://cool.conservation-us.org/byorg/abbey/ap/ap04/ap04-4/ap04-402.html  Understanding the effect of machine technology and cellulosic fibers on tissue properties – A Review :: BioResources. (2018). @bioresjournal. https://bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu/resources/understanding-the-effect-of-machine-technology-and-cellulosic-fibers-on-tissue-properties-a-review/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, December 23, 2020

The Time Pi Was Almost Legally Changed to 3.2

Learn about how speed listening to podcasts (or "podfasting") affects our emotions; the health differences between white and brown rice; and the time pi was once almost legally changed to 3.2. Speed listening’s effects on emotion by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from S.P.) Rousseau, S. (2020, January 24). I Tried Listening to Podcasts at 3x and Broke My Brain. Medium; OneZero. https://onezero.medium.com/i-tried-listening-to-podcasts-at-3x-and-broke-my-brain-d8823edecb7c  Liebenthal, E., Silbersweig, D. A., & Stern, E. (2016). The Language, Tone and Prosody of Emotions: Neural Substrates and Dynamics of Spoken-Word Emotion Perception. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2016.00506  Murray, I. R., & Arnott, J. L. (1993). Toward the simulation of emotion in synthetic speech: A review of the literature on human vocal emotion. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 93(2), 1097–1108. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.405558  Philippou-Hubner, D., Vlasenko, B., Bock, R., & Wendemuth, A. (2012). The Performance of the Speaking Rate Parameter in Emotion Recognition from Speech. 2012 IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo. https://doi.org/10.1109/icme.2012.183  Kraxenberger, M., Menninghaus, W., Roth, A., & Scharinger, M. (2018). Prosody-Based Sound-Emotion Associations in Poetry. Frontiers in Psychology, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01284  The health differences between white and brown rice are dead even by Steffie Drucker Whelan, C. (2017, May 25). Brown Rice vs. White Rice: Which Is Better for You? Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/brown-rice-vs-white-rice  Allan, P. (2020, February 19). Is Brown Rice Really That Much Healthier Than White Rice? Lifehacker. https://lifehacker.com/is-brown-rice-really-that-much-healthier-than-white-ric-1820044994  ‌Parletta, N. (2018, December 5). Rice is a major source of arsenic exposure. Cosmos Magazine. https://cosmosmagazine.com/biology/rice-is-a-major-source-of-arsenic-exposure   Pi Was Once Almost Legally Changed to 3.2 by Ashley Hamer:https://curiosity.com/topics/happy-pi-day-how-pi-was-almost-legally-changed-to-32-curiosity Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, December 22, 2020

Why Do Bats Cause So Many Virus Outbreaks

Learn about why bats are the source of so many deadly virus outbreaks; and the surprisingly strong influence older siblings can have on their brothers and sisters — just in time for Siblings Day. Then, test your knowledge from this podcast with a Curiosity Challenge trivia game. Why bats are the source of so many deadly virus outbreaks by Andrea Michelson Coronavirus outbreak raises question: Why are bat viruses so deadly? (2020, February 11). University of California. https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/coronavirus-outbreak-raises-question-why-are-bat-viruses-so-deadly  Brook, C. E., Boots, M., Chandran, K., Dobson, A. P., Drosten, C., Graham, A. L., Grenfell, B. T., Müller, M. A., Ng, M., Wang, L.-F., & van Leeuwen, A. (2020). Accelerated viral dynamics in bat cell lines, with implications for zoonotic emergence. ELife, 9. https://doi.org/10.7554/elife.48401 Xie, J., Li, Y., Shen, X., Goh, G., Zhu, Y., Cui, J., Wang, L.-F., Shi, Z.-L., & Zhou, P. (2018). Dampened STING-Dependent Interferon Activation in Bats. Cell Host & Microbe, 23(3), 297-301.e4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chom.2018.01.006  ‌How Do Bats Live With So Many Viruses? (2020, January 28). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/28/science/bats-coronavirus-Wuhan.html  Older Siblings Might Be More Influential to a Child Than Parents by Anna Todd https://curiosity.com/topics/siblings-shape-our-close-relationships-curiosity Hear the answers to today’s trivia questions in these episodes of Curiosity Daily: Memory’s Role in Social Anxiety, The First Synthetic Self-Replicating Genome, and Penguins Can Call Underwater https://curiositydaily.com/memorys-role-in-social-anxiety-the-first-synthetic-self-replicating-genome-and-penguins-can-call-underwater/  Speed Listening’s Effects on Emotion, Surprising Differences Between White and Brown Rice, and Pi Almost Legally Changed to 3.2 https://curiositydaily.com/speed-listenings-effects-on-emotion-surprising-differences-between-white-and-brown-rice-and-pi-almost-legally-changed-to-3-2/  Dr. Amesh Adalja Explains Social Distancing for COVID-19, Birds Won’t Spread Fake News, and Using Auroras to Find Exoplanets https://curiositydaily.com/dr-amesh-adalja-explains-social-distancing-for-covid-19-birds-wont-spread-fake-news-and-using-auroras-to-find-exoplanets/  Pick up “Wanderers: A Novel” by Chuck Wendig on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Xvx20x  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, December 21, 2020

Why It's Good to Reveal Your Failures

Learn about why successful people should reveal their failures; the extreme story of the death of planet WASP-12b; and why tulips used to cost more than houses during a period known as “tulip mania.” A Reason to Reveal Your Failures by Kelsey Donk HBS Working Knowledge. (2018, December 11). Why Managers Should Reveal Their Failures. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/hbsworkingknowledge/2018/12/11/why-managers-should-reveal-their-failures/#695e82c362e2  Envy Can Be Good for You. (2019). Curiosity.com. https://curiosity.com/topics/envy-can-be-good-for-you-curiosity  Brooks, A. W., Huang, K., Abi-Esber, N., Buell, R. W., Huang, L., & Hall, B. (2019). Mitigating malicious envy: Why successful individuals should reveal their failures. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 148(4), 667–687. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0000538  The Death of Planet WASP-12b by Grant Currin Planet WASP-12b is on a death spiral, say Princeton scientists. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/pu-pwi010820.php  The Planet WASP-12b Is Hot As Hades And Dark As Night. (2017). Curiosity.com. https://curiosity.com/topics/the-planet-wasp-12b-is-hot-as-hades-and-dark-as-night-curiosity  Hubble Captures Blistering Pitch-Black Planet. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2017/hubble-captures-blistering-pitch-black-planet     Tulips Cost More Than Houses During Dutch "Tulip Mania" by Cody Gough https://curiosity.com/topics/tulips-cost-more-than-houses-during-dutch-tulip-mania-curiosity    Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, December 18, 2020

Do Single-A Batteries Exist?

Learn about whether there’s such a thing as “single A” batteries; 5 surprising ways volunteering improves your physical health; and how duckbill dinosaurs may have crossed an ocean to reach Africa. Single-A batteries? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Julien and his son Phelix) Boolish, M., DeJager, J., O’Beirne, T., Runkles, R. (2002, November 21). A Brief History of the Standardization of Portable Cells and Batteries in the United States. American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards Committee C18 on Portable Cells and Batteries.  https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20120802183313/http://www.swe.com/admin/FILES/ANSI%20Battery%20Standardization%20History.pdf A Look at Cell Formats and How to Build a Good Battery – Battery University. (2013). BatteryUniversity.com. https://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/a_look_at_cell_formats_and_how_to_build_a_good_battery  Linden, D., Reddy, T.B. (2002). Handbook of Batteries, Third Edition. McGraw Hill. http://dl.icdst.org/pdfs/files/b334382400c223631bea924f87b0a1ba.pdf  Lithium Batteries in All Sizes & Brand Names. (2020). Megabatteries.com. https://www.megabatteries.com/?cat1=31  5 Surprising Ways Volunteering Improves Your Physical Health by Joanie Faletto Poulin, Michael J. "Volunteering predicts health among those who value others: Two national studies." Health Psychology 33.2 (2014): 120. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael_Poulin/publication/236137739_Volunteering_Predicts_Health_Among_Those_Who_Value_Others_Two_National_Studies/links/00b495179591abfff5000000.pdf  Schroeder, D. A., Graziano, W. G., Piliavin, J. A., & Siegl, E. (2015). Health and Well-being Consequences of Formal Volunteering. The Oxford Handbook of Prosocial Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195399813.013.024  Schreier, H. M. C., Schonert-Reichl, K. A., & Chen, E. (2013). Effect of Volunteering on Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease in Adolescents. JAMA Pediatrics, 167(4), 327. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2013.1100  Okun, M. A., Yeung, E. W., & Brown, S. (2013). Volunteering by older adults and risk of mortality: A meta-analysis. Psychology and Aging, 28(2), 564–577. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0031519  Brown, W. M., Consedine, N.S., Magai, C. (2005) "Altruism relates to health in an ethnically diverse sample of older adults." The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences 60.3 : P143-P152. https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/article/60/3/P143/559390  Renter, E. (2015). What Generosity Does to Your Brain and Life Expectancy. US News & World Report; U.S. News & World Report. https://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/articles/2015/05/01/what-generosity-does-to-your-brain-and-life-expectancy  These duckbill dinos may have crossed an ocean to reach Africa by author Steffie Drucker McRae, M. (2020, November 10). The fossil of a duckbill dinosaur has been found on the “wrong” continent. Livescience.com; Live Scie

Thu, December 17, 2020

Early Female Hunters Were More Common Than We Thought

Learn about why ants are better farmers than we'll ever be; how female big-game hunters were likely common in the early Americas; and why presenting too much evidence could actually make you lose an argument, thanks to the overkill backfire effect. Ants Are Better Farmers Than We'll Ever Be by Steffie Drucker Ants are skilled farmers: They have solved a problem that we humans have yet to. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/uoc-aas110420.php  Handwerk, B. (2017, April 12). How Ants Became the World’s Best Fungus Farmers. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-ants-became-worlds-best-fungus-farmers-180962871/  Byers, D. The First Farmers. Florida State College Jacksonville. http://web.fscj.edu/David.Byres/tango.html   Female big-game hunters were likely common in the early Americas by Grant Currin Early big-game hunters of the americas were female, researchers suggest. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-11/uoc--ebh102920.php  ‌Carne, N. (2020, November 5). Men hunt and women gather. But not always. Cosmos Magazine. https://cosmosmagazine.com/history/archaeology/men-hunt-women-gather-but-maybe-not-always/  ‌Haas, R., Watson, J., Buonasera, T., Southon, J., Chen, J. C., Noe, S., Smith, K., Llave, C. V., Eerkens, J., & Parker, G. (2020). Female hunters of the early Americas. Science Advances, 6(45), eabd0310. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abd0310   Presenting Too Much Evidence Could Make You Lose an Argument by Cody Gough https://www.curiositydaily.com/tips-to-win-an-argument-how-to-wash-your-hands-sum/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, December 16, 2020

How Psilocybin Therapy Can Ease Depression

Infectious disease doctor and researcher Dr. Lawrence Purpura discusses herd immunity and the coronavirus pandemic. Then, learn about how psilocybin therapy may be able to treat depression, and why credit card chips are safer than magnetic strips.  Additional resources from Dr. Lawrence Purpura: Lawrence Purpura's publications on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Lawrence-Purpura-2115048786 Interview with Dr. Purpura about his upcoming appearance on NYT's "The Weekly": https://icap.columbia.edu/profile-icap-fellow-lawrence-purpura-to-feature-in-nyt-documentary-on-hulu-and-fx/ Columbia University's Division of Infectious Diseases: https://www.infectiousdiseases.cumc.columbia.edu/ What's the deal with psilocybin therapy by Kelsey Donk Davis AK, Barrett FS, May DG, et al. Effects of Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy on Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Psychiatry. Published online November 04, 2020. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2772630  Psychedelic Treatment with Psilocybin Relieves Major Depression, Study Shows. (2020, November 4). Johns Hopkins Medicine Newsroom. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/psychedelic-treatment-with-psilocybin-relieves-major-depression-study-shows  Dessem, M. (2020, November 4). D.C. and Oregon Move to Decriminalize Shrooms. Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/11/oregon-washington-dc-shrooms-psilocybin-decriminalized-measure-81-109-mushrooms.html  Psilocybin as a therapeutic treatment - Alcohol and Drug Foundation. (2018). Adf.org.au. https://adf.org.au/insights/psilocybin-therapeutic-treatment/  Lewis, T. (2020, January 16). Johns Hopkins Scientists Give Psychedelics the Serious Treatment. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/johns-hopkins-scientists-give-psychedelics-the-serious-treatment/  Treating Depression With Magic Mushrooms. (2019). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-brain-food/201912/treating-depression-magic-mushrooms  Why Are Credit Card Chips Safer Than Magnetic Strips? by author Reuben Westmaas TDECU. (2017). Why Are Chip Cards More Secure Than Swiping? Tdecu.org. https://blog.tdecu.org/why-are-chip-cards-more-secure-than-swiping  ITRC Data Breach Overview 2005 to 2017. (2018). Identity Theft Resource Center. https://www.idtheftcenter.org/images/breach/MultiYearOverview20052017.pdf  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, December 15, 2020

What Are Monoclonal Antibodies? (w/ Dr. Lawrence Purpura)

Dr. Lawrence Purpura explains monoclonal antibodies and the different types of treatments that could help us fight the coronavirus. Plus: learn about the Oddo-Harkins rule and why the universe seems to hate odd numbers. Why the Universe Seems to Hate Odd Numbers by Cameron Duke Inglis-Arkell, E. (2013a, January 24). One physical phenomenon that orders our entire universe. Io9; io9. https://io9.gizmodo.com/one-physical-phenomenon-that-orders-our-entire-universe-5978221 Inglis-Arkell, E. (2013b, October 17). The Oddo-Harkins Rule shows the universe hates the odd. Io9; io9. https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-oddo-harkins-rule-shows-the-universe-hates-the-odd-1446581327 Prantzos, N., & Ekström, S. (2011). Stellar Nucleosynthesis. Encyclopedia of Astrobiology, 1584–1592. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-11274-4_1084 The evolution of the elements and the stability of complex atoms. I. a new periodic system which shows a relation between the abundance of the elements and the structure of the nuclei of atoms. (2019). Acs.org. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/ja02250a002 Additional resources from Dr. Lawrence Purpura: Lawrence Purpura's publications on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Lawrence-Purpura-2115048786 Interview with Dr. Purpura about his upcoming appearance on NYT's "The Weekly": https://icap.columbia.edu/profile-icap-fellow-lawrence-purpura-to-feature-in-nyt-documentary-on-hulu-and-fx/ Columbia University's Division of Infectious Diseases: https://www.infectiousdiseases.cumc.columbia.edu/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, December 14, 2020

Why Birds Wore Funny Hats for Science

Learn about how curiosity gives your memory a boost; what happened when researchers put feathered hats on birds to see if other birds found them sexy; and how we trick bacteria into making insulin for us. How Curiosity Gives Your Memory A Boost by Cody Gough Gruber, M. J., Gelman, B. D., & Ranganath, C. (2014). States of Curiosity Modulate Hippocampus-Dependent Learning via the Dopaminergic Circuit. Neuron, 84(2), 486–496. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2014.08.060 How curiosity changes the brain to enhance learning. (2014, October 2). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-10/cp-hcc092514.php  Saville, E. (2014, October 2). Curiosity changes the brain to boost memory and learning. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/curiosity-changes-the-brain-to-boost-memory-and-learning-32296  Bushak, L. (2014, October 2). How Curiosity Enhances The Brain And Stimulates The Reward System To Improve Learning And Memory. Medical Daily. https://www.medicaldaily.com/how-curiosity-enhances-brain-and-stimulates-reward-system-improve-learning-and-memory-306121  Researchers Once Put Feathered Hats on Birds to See if Other Birds Found Them Sexy by Cameron Duke Basolo, A. L. (1990). Female Preference Predates the Evolution of the Sword in Swordtail Fish. Science, 250(4982), 808–810. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.250.4982.808 Burley, N. T., & Don Ricardo Korski. (1999). “A Taste for the Beautiful”: Latent Aesthetic Mate Preferences for White Crests in Two Species of... ResearchGate; University of Chicago Press. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/23276464_A_Taste_for_the_Beautiful_Latent_Aesthetic_Mate_Preferences_for_White_Crests_in_Two_Species_of_Australian_Grassfinches Picture of birds in hats: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Artificial-white-crest-worn-by-male-long-tailed-finch-left-and-male-zebra-finch_fig2_23276464  We Trick Bacteria Into Making Insulin For Us by Cameron Duke Gallegos, J. E. (2018, September 14). After a century, insulin is still expensive – could DIYers change that? Medicalxpress.Com; Medical Xpress. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-09-century-insulin-expensive-diyers.html  Terry, M. (2018). First Recombinant Insulin Marks 36th Year of DNA Technology | BioSpace. BioSpace. https://www.biospace.com/article/first-recombinant-insulin-marks-36th-year-of-dna-technology/  Gebel, E. (2013). Making Insulin. Diabetes Forecast. http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2013/jul/making-insulin.html Johnson, I. (1983). Human insulin from recombinant DNA technology. Science, 219(4585), 632–637. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.6337396 Recombinant DNA Technology - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. (2017). Sciencedirect.com. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/recombinant-dna-technology  The History of a Wonderful Thing We Call Insulin | ADA. (2019). Diabetes.org. https://www.diabetes.org/blog/history-wonderful-thing-we-call-insulin Two tons of pig parts: Making

Fri, December 11, 2020

Are Sleep-Deprived Men More Masculine?

Learn about why men who sleep more are seen as less masculine and what exactly makes radiation harmful. Then, test your podcast knowledge with this month’s Curiosity Challenge trivia game.   Men who sleep less are seen as more masculine by Kelsey Donk Men Who Sleep Less Are Seen As More Masculine: A Stereotype With Potentially Damaging Consequences. (2020, October 29). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/10/29/men-who-sleep-less-are-seen-as-more-masculine-a-stereotype-with-potentially-damaging-consequences/  Warren, N. B., & Campbell, T. H. (2020). The Sleep-Deprived Masculinity Stereotype. The Association for Consumer Research. https://doi.org/10.1086/711758  What makes radiation harmful? by Cameron Duke How Does Radiation Affect Humans? (2019). Georgetown.Edu. https://bioethicsarchive.georgetown.edu/achre/final/intro_9_5.html Ionizing Radiation and Humans – The Basics. (2011). @physicscentral. https://www.physicscentral.com/explore/action/radiationandhumans.cfm NRC: The Student Corner: What Are The Different Types of Radiation? (2020). Nrc.Gov. https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/basic-ref/students/science-101/what-are-different-types-of-radiation.html  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Challenge Trivia with Diogo: https://www.curiositydaily.com/a-brain-training-task-to-reduce-motion-sickness/ https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-are-spacesuits-white/ https://www.curiositydaily.com/befriend-cats-with-the-slow-blink/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, December 10, 2020

Insecure People Use More Jargon

Learn about how naked mole-rats invade neighboring colonies and steal babies, the average person is hiding 13 secrets, and people use more jargon when they're insecure about their status.  Naked mole-rats invade neighboring colonies and steal babies by Grant Currin ‌Naked mole-rat. (2016, April 25). Smithsonian’s National Zoo. https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/naked-mole-rat  Naked mole-rats invade neighboring colonies and steal babies. (2020, October 20). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/naked-mole-rats-colonies-territory-pups  Braude, S., Hess, J., & Ingram, C. (2020). Inter‐colony invasion between wild naked mole‐rat colonies. Journal of Zoology. https://doi.org/10.1111/jzo.12834  The Average Person Is Hiding 13 Secrets, According to a Study by Anna Todd https://www.curiositydaily.com/keeping-secrets-makes-life-harder-emotions-change/ People use more jargon when they're insecure about their status by author Kelsey Donk Stillman, J. (2020, October 20). New Research: Jargon Is a Sign of Insecurity, Not Smarts. Inc.com; Inc. https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/language-jargon-hiring.html  People Use Jargon To Make Up For Their Low Standing In A Group. (2020, November 2). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/11/02/people-use-jargon-to-make-up-for-their-low-standing-in-a-group/  Brown, Z. C., Anicich, E. M., & Galinsky, A. D. (2020). Compensatory conspicuous communication: Low status increases jargon use. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 161, 274–290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obhdp.2020.07.001  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, December 09, 2020

Why Don’t We Have Battery-Powered Airplanes?

Learn about how a planet-friendly diet also tends to be healthier and why we don’t have battery-powered airplanes. But first, social psychologist and author Devon Price is back to explain how we can all avoid burnout. Additional resources from Dr. Devon Price: Preorder "Laziness Does Not Exist" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/393WHTM Dr. Devon Price on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdevonprice Dr. Devon Price on Medium: https://devonprice.medium.com/ A Planet-Friendly Diet Also Tends to Be Healthier by Sonja Hodgson Brannon-Tulane, K. (2019, January 24). Climate-friendly diets tend to be good for us - Futurity. Futurity. https://www.futurity.org/climate-friendly-healthier-diets-1964632-2/  Rose, ‌D., Heller, M.C., Willits-Smith, A.M., Meyer, R.J. (2019 March). Carbon footprint of self-selected US diets: nutritional, demographic, and behavioral correlates. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqy327  Why don’t we have battery-powered airplanes? by Cameron Duke Baraniuk, C. (2020). The largest electric plane ever to fly. BBC.Com. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200617-the-largest-electric-plane-ever-to-fly Dries Verstraete. (2019, September 20). Climate explained: why don’t we have electric aircraft? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/climate-explained-why-dont-we-have-electric-aircraft-123910 E&T editorial staff. (2020, January 31). EasyJet partner takes ‘crucial step’ towards electric plane. TheIET.Org. https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2020/01/easyjet-partner-takes-crucial-step-towards-its-first-electric-plane/ Rogan, J. Europe’s new aviation vision: is electric the future? (2018, July 3). Venner Shipley. Vennershipley.Co.Uk. https://www.vennershipley.co.uk/resources/publications/2018/07/03/europes-new-aviation-vision-is-electric-the-future  Hawkins, A. J. (2019, August 14). This company wants to fill the skies with hydrogen-powered planes by 2022. The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/14/20804257/zeroavia-hydrogen-airplane-electric-flight How much fuel does an international plane use for a trip? (2000, April). HowStuffWorks. https://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/flight/modern/question192.htm Lee, D. S., Fahey, D. W., Skowron, A., Allen, M. R., Burkhardt, U., Chen, Q., Doherty, S. J., Freeman, S., Forster, P. M., Fuglestvedt, J., Gettelman, A., De León, R. R., Lim, L. L., Lund, M. T., Millar, R. J., Owen, B., Penner, J. E., Pitari, G., Prather, M. J., … Wilcox, L. J. (2020). The contribution of global aviation to anthropogenic climate forcing for 2000 to 2018. Atmospheric Environment, 117834. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atmosenv.2020.117834 Our failure to kick the flying habit means aviation needs to go green. (2019). New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24132111-600-our-failure-to-kick-the-flying-habit-means-aviation-needs-to-go-green/ Boeing 777 Performance Summary. (2009.) The Boeing Company. [Via Wayback Machine. Web.Archive.Org.] https://

Tue, December 08, 2020

Laziness Isn’t What You Think (w/ Dr. Devon Price)

Learn about how we know that an asteroid killed the dinosaurs. We’ll also talk to social psychologist and author Devon Price about how laziness might actually benefit us. The Epic Tale of the 5th Mass Extinction (Cretaceous/Tertiary boundary) by Natalia Reagan Alvarez, L. W., Alvarez, W., Asaro, F., & Michel, H. V. (1980). Extraterrestrial Cause for the Cretaceous-Tertiary Extinction. Science, 208(4448), 1095–1108. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.208.4448.1095  Alvarez, W. (2009). The historical record in the Scaglia limestone at Gubbio: magnetic reversals and the Cretaceous‐Tertiary mass extinction. Sedimentology, 56(1), 137-148.  https://usm.maine.edu/sites/default/files/The%20Collaborative%20of%20Global%20and%20Big%20History/Alvarez,%20145%20Gubbio%20review%20Sedgy%202009.pdf Jaggard, V. (2019) What Killed Dinosaurs: New Ideas About the Wipeout. National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/prehistoric-world/dinosaur-extinction/ A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: Alvarez finds evidence of dinosaur-killing asteroid. (1998). Pbs.org. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/do80di.html  What’s the hottest Earth’s ever been? | NOAA Climate.gov. (2020). Climate.Gov. https://www.climate.gov/news-features/climate-qa/whats-hottest-earths-ever-been  Byrnes, J., & Karlstrom, L. (2018, February 7). More bad news for dinosaurs: Chicxulub meteorite impact triggered global volcanic eruptions on the ocean floor. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/more-bad-news-for-dinosaurs-chicxulub-meteorite-impact-triggered-global-volcanic-eruptions-on-the-ocean-floor-91053  Black, R. (2019, September 9). What Happened the Day a Giant, Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Hit the Earth. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/dinosaur-killing-asteroid-impact-chicxulub-crater-timeline-destruction-180973075/  ‌Alvarez Theory on Dinosaur Die-Out Upheld: Experts Find Asteroid Guilty of Killing the Dinosaurs. (2010, March 9). News Center. https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2010/03/09/alvarez-theory-on-dinosaur/  The Demise of the Dinosaurs. Vanderbilt.Edu. https://www.vanderbilt.edu/AnS/physics/astrocourses/ast201/kt_exti Additional resources from Dr. Devon Price: Preorder "Laziness Does Not Exist" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/393WHTM Dr. Devon Price on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drdevonprice Dr. Devon Price on Medium: https://devonprice.medium.com/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, December 07, 2020

Why You Need Self-Compassion for Self-Improvement

Learn about why adding cold cream to your coffee keeps it hotter longer, why social identity can make people distrust the scientific consensus, and why you need self-compassion for self-improvement. Why Adding Cold Cream to Your Coffee Keeps it Hotter Longer by Ashley Hamer The Physics of Coffee & Cream - Modernist Cuisine. (2012, December 12). Modernist Cuisine. https://modernistcuisine.com/mc/the-physics-of-coffee-cream/  https://en-gb.facebook.com/thenakedscientists. (2011). What loses heat fastest, a white or black surface? Thenakedscientists.com. https://www.thenakedscientists.com/articles/questions/what-loses-heat-fastest-white-or-black-surface  Stefan-Boltzmann Law. (2017). Gsu.Edu. http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/stefan.html  Newton’s Law of Cooling. Math.Ubc.Ca. http://www.ugrad.math.ubc.ca/coursedoc/math100/notes/diffeqs/cool.html  Cultural Cognition Is Why People Don't Trust The Scientific Consensus by Ashley Hamer Cultural cognition of scientific consensus. (2011). Journal of Risk Research. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13669877.2010.511246  For self-improvement, you need self-compassion by author Kelsey Donk Give Yourself a Break: The Power of Self-Compassion. (2018, September). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2018/09/give-yourself-a-break-the-power-of-self-compassion  Rawlings, R. (2019, October 21). How Compassion Bolsters Self-Improvement - Mind Cafe - Medium. Medium; Mind Cafe. https://medium.com/mind-cafe/how-compassion-bolsters-self-improvement-57d5db2c69be  Chwyl, C., Chen, P., & Zaki, J. (2020). Beliefs About Self-Compassion: Implications for Coping and Self-Improvement. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 014616722096530. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167220965303  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, December 04, 2020

Why It’s Relaxing to Breathe in Through Your Nose

Learn about why it’s relaxing to breathe in through your nose and the first woman who’s ever been struck by a meteor. We’ll also answer a listener question about why smacking electronics helps to make them work again. Why do relaxation exercises have you breathe in through your nose? Two words: nitric oxide by Grant Currin Hirschlag, A. (2020, July 14). Breathing Through Your Nose Is Healthier for You | Elemental. Medium; Elemental. https://elemental.medium.com/how-nasal-breathing-keeps-you-healthier-3695bb5c6cd1  Ignarro, L. J. (2020, June 19). The right way to breathe during the coronavirus pandemic. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/the-right-way-to-breathe-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-140695  ‌Lundberg, J. O. N., & Weitzberg, E. (1999). Nasal nitric oxide in man. Thorax, 54(10), 947–952. https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.54.10.947  ‌Ritz, T., Trueba, A. F., Vogel, Pia. D., Auchus, R. J., & Rosenfield, D. (2018). Exhaled nitric oxide and vascular endothelial growth factor as predictors of cold symptoms after stress. Biological Psychology, 132, 116–124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2017.11.006  Only One Woman Has Ever Been Struck by a Meteor by Mae Rice Clipping from Enterprise-Journal - Newspapers.com. (2019). Newspapers.com. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/28689668/enterprise-journal/ ‌George, A. (2019, November 26). In 1954, an Extraterrestrial Bruiser Shocked This Alabama Woman. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/1954-extraterrestrial-bruiser-shocked-alabama-woman-180973646/ This Meteorite Hit an Alabama Woman While She Was Napping on Her Couch. (2015). Slate Magazine. http://www.slate.com/blogs/atlas_obscura/2015/06/02/the_hodges_meteorite_is_one_of_the_few_space_to_ever_strike_a_human.html?wpisrc=obnetwork The True Story of History’s Only Known Meteorite Victim. (2013, February 20). Nationalgeographic.com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/2/130220-russia-meteorite-ann-hodges-science-space-hit/ LISTENER Q: Why does smacking electronics make them work again? by Ashley Hamer  Engber, D. (2014). Can You Fix A Machine By Smacking It? Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/article/technology/can-you-fix-machine-smacking-it/  ‌TV Troubles. (2017). Nasa.Gov. https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/alsj/a12/a12.tvtrbls.html  ‌It’s not stupid, if it works - why percussive maintenance is a legit repair method. (2019, March 29). It’s not stupid, if it works - why percussive maintenance is a legit repair method? Technology Org. https://www.technology.org/2019/03/29/its-not-stupid-if-it-works-why-percussive-maintenance-is-a-legit-repair-method/  Why Does Smacking A Remote Control Sometimes Make It Work Again? (2017, November 14). Science ABC. https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/why-does-smacking-a-remote-control-sometimes-make-it-work-again.html  https://www.facebook.com/modernsurvivalblog. (2019, September 13). Battery Corrosion | Wh

Thu, December 03, 2020

Why Animals Keep Evolving Into Crabs

Learn about why animals keep evolving into crabs in a principle called “carcinization,” whether water is actually wet, and if there’s any truth behind the old adage "feed a cold, starve a fever." Animals keep evolving into crabs by Grant Currin Delbert, C. (2020, October 19). Animals Keep Evolving Into Crabs, Which Is Somewhat Disturbing. Popular Mechanics; Popular Mechanics. https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a34389129/crab-evolution-carcinization/  ‌Crustaceans. (2015). Mesa.Edu.Au. http://www.mesa.edu.au/crustaceans/crustaceans05a.asp  PBS Eons. (2020). Why Do Things Keep Evolving Into Crabs? [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvfR3XLXPvw  ‌Keiler, J., Wirkner, C. S., & Richter, S. (2017). One hundred years of carcinization – the evolution of the crab-like habitus in Anomura (Arthropoda: Crustacea). Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, 121(1), 200–222. https://doi.org/10.1093/biolinnean/blw031 Is Water Wet? Listener question answered by Ashley Hamer and Cody Gough Original episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/is-water-wet-neutron-star-weight-how-to-keep-exper/ Is There Any Truth Behind the Old Adage "Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever"? by Joanie Faletto Fischetti, M. (2014, January 3). Fact or Fiction?: Feed a Cold, Starve a Fever. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fact-or-fiction-feed-a-cold/  Wang, A., Huen, S. C., Luan, H. H., Yu, S., Zhang, C., Gallezot, J.-D., Booth, C. J., & Medzhitov, R. (2016). Opposing Effects of Fasting Metabolism on Tissue Tolerance in Bacterial and Viral Inflammation. Cell, 166(6), 1512-1525.e12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2016.07.026  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, December 02, 2020

The Smells That Existed Before Earth (w/ Harold McGee)

Learn about why your dog might be lying about its size and how physicists just achieved room-temperature superconductivity for the first time. But first, food science expert Harold McGee is back to talk about the smells that existed before Earth did. Additional resources from food science expert and author Harold McGee: Pick up "Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3kGFpxT Harold McGee's website: https://curiouscook.typepad.com/site/about-harold-mcgee.html Harold McGee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Harold_McGee Your Dog Might Be Lying About Its Size by Reuben Westmaas McGuire, B., Olsen, B., Bemis, K. E., & Orantes, D. (2018). Urine marking in male domestic dogs: honest or dishonest? Journal of Zoology, 306(3), 163–170. https://doi.org/10.1111/jzo.12603  Physicists just achieved room-temperature superconductivity for the first time by Grant Currin Room-Temperature Superconductivity Achieved for the First Time. (2020). Quanta Magazine. https://www.quantamagazine.org/physicists-discover-first-room-temperature-superconductor-20201014 Snider, E., Dasenbrock-Gammon, N., McBride, R., Debessai, M., Vindana, H., Vencatasamy, K., Lawler, K. V., Salamat, A., & Dias, R. P. (2020). Room-temperature superconductivity in a carbonaceous sulfur hydride. Nature, 586(7829), 373–377. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2801-z Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, December 01, 2020

Scientists Finally Found a Dinosaur Cloaca

Learn about why we now know what a dinosaur's cloaca looks like. You’ll also learn why smells change with context from food science expert Harold McGee. We now know what a dinosaur's cloaca looks like by Grant Currin See the photo here: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2258023-dinosaur-fossil-with-preserved-genital-orifice-hints-how-they-mated/  ‌Black, R. (2020, October 21). We Finally Know What a Dinosaur’s Butthole Looks Like. Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/technology/2020/10/dinosaur-butt-fossil-discovery-cloaca.html  Bell, P.R., Pittman, M., Kaye, T.G., Hendrickx, C. (2020) A crocodylian-style cloaca in a non-avialan dinosaur. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.10.11.335398  Additional resources from food science expert and author Harold McGee: Pick up "Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3kGFpxT Harold McGee's website: https://curiouscook.typepad.com/site/about-harold-mcgee.html Harold McGee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Harold_McGee   Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, November 30, 2020

The Stressful Psychology of a Ghosted Email

Learn about how a ghosted email causes different stress than a rude response does, the 15-year grudge match between rival dino hunters known as The Bone Wars, and crown shyness, the forest’s version of social distancing. Ignoring someone's email and drafting a rude response stress people out in similar but different ways by Kelsey Donk What new research reveals about rude workplace emails. (2020). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/09/200925113648.htm  Yuan, Z., Park, Y., & Sliter, M. T. (2020). Put you down versus tune you out: Further understanding active and passive e-mail incivility. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 25(5), 330–344. https://doi.org/10.1037/ocp0000215 Zhenyu Yuan,YoungAh Park. (2020, July 21). The Psychological Toll of Rude E-mails. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-psychological-toll-of-rude-e-mails/  The Bone Wars Were a 15-Year Grudge Match Between Rival Dino Hunters by Reuben Westmaas The Two Paleontologists Who Had a Bone to Pick with Each Other | Detours | Prehistoric Road Trip. (2020, June 7). WTTW Chicago. https://interactive.wttw.com/prehistoric-road-trip/detours/the-two-paleontologists-who-had-a-bone-to-pick-with-each-other  Engber, D. (2013, August 7). A Brilliant Paleontologist, Unfit for Battle in the Bone Wars. Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/business/2013/08/dinosaur-bone-wars-othniel-charles-marsh-edward-drinker-cope-and-their-forgotten-rival.html  Crown shyness is how trees practice social distancing by Steffie Drucker McVean, A. (2018, September 19). Trees avoid touching each other due to "crown shyness." The results are beautiful webs of leaves. Office for Science and Society. https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/did-you-know/trees-avoid-touching-each-other-due-crown-shyness-results-are-beautiful-webs-leaves  Osterloff, Emily. (2020) Crown shyness: are trees social distancing too? Nhm.Ac.Uk. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/crown-shyness-are-trees-social-distancing.html  Wu, K. (2020, July 6). Some trees may “social distance” to avoid disease. Nationalgeographic.com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/07/tree-crown-shyness-forest-canopy/  MENG, S. X., RUDNICKI, M., LIEFFERS, V. J., REID, D. E. B., & SILINS, U. (2006). Preventing crown collisions increases the crown cover and leaf area of maturing lodgepole pine. Journal of Ecology, 94(3), 681–686. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2745.2006.01121.x  ‌Crepy, M. A., & Casal, J. J. (2014). Photoreceptor-mediated kin recognition in plants. New Phytologist, 205(1), 329–338. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.13040  Ballare, C. L., Sanchez, R. A., Scopel, A. L., Casal, J. J., & Ghersa, C. M. (1987). Early detection of neighbour plants by phytochrome perception of spectral changes in reflected sunlight. Plant, Cell and Environment, 10(7), 551–557. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-3040.ep11604091  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer

Fri, November 27, 2020

Is That Real Money or Fun Money? The Trap of Mental Accounting

Learn about how to avoid the too-familiar trap of mental accounting, the story of when a glitchy instrument led to evidence for the Big Bang, and the real science behind how to make cut flowers last longer.   Is That Real Money Or Fun Money? The Familiar Trap Of Mental Accounting  by Ashley Hamer Thaler, R. H. (1999). Mental accounting matters. Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 12(3), 183–206. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/(SICI)1099-0771(199909)12:3%3C183::AID-BDM318%3E3.0.CO;2-F  Choices, Values, and Frames | Handbook of the Fundamentals of Financial Decision Making. (2020). Worldscientific.Com. https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/9789814417358_0016  Lehrer, J. (2011, February 14). The Curse of Mental Accounting. Wired; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/2011/02/the-curse-of-mental-accounting/  Mental Accounting Definition. (2020). Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/mentalaccounting.asp  That time a glitchy instrument led to evidence for the Big Bang by Cameron Duke A Science Odyssey: People and Discoveries: Penzias and Wilson discover cosmic microwave radiation. (2020). Pbs.Org. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/databank/entries/dp65co.html Holmdel Horn Antenna. (2020). @apsphysics.  https://www.aps.org/programs/outreach/history/historicsites/penziaswilson.cfm Wall, M. (2014, May 20). Cosmic Anniversary: “Big Bang Echo” Discovered 50 Years Ago Today. Space.Com; Space. https://www.space.com/25945-cosmic-microwave-background-discovery-50th-anniversary.html How to make cut flowers last longer by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Lisa) What’s In Your Flowers’ Food? | Bouqs Blog. (2018, July 17). The Bouqs Co. Blog. https://bouqs.com/blog/whats-in-your-flowers-food/  ‌S.E. Gould. (2013, January 20). Making sugar from carbon dioxide: The Calvin Cycle. Scientific American Blog Network. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/lab-rat/making-sugar-from-carbon-dioxide-the-calvin-cycle/  The Science of Keeping Flowers Fresh | Experiments | Steve Spangler Science. (2019). The Lab. https://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/science-keeping-flowers-fresh/  ‌Curtin, C. (2007, February 14). Fact or Fiction?: Vodka and Citrus Sodas Keep Cut Flowers Fresh. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fact-or-fiction-vodka-citrus-sodas-keep-flowers-fresh/  ‌Nell, T.A., Reid, M.S. (2004, January) Special Research Report #410: Postproduction - The Three C’s of Success with Fresh Cut Flowers (2) – “Cleanliness”. The American Floral Endowment. https://endowment.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/410postprod.pdf Nell, T.A. (2004, June) De-myth-tifying Cut Flower Care. Florists Review. P. 51-54. https://web.archive.org/web/20040618065419if_/http://www.floristsreview.com/main/june/featurestory.html   Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your A

Thu, November 26, 2020

The More You Wish for Self-Control, the Less of It You Have

Learn about a nearly mile-long trackway of fossilized human footprints is the longest ever found, a trick to keep experiences feeling fresh and new, and the more you wish for self-control, the less of It you have. This nearly mile-long trackway of fossilized human footprints is the longest ever found by Steffie Drucker Wei-Haas, M.(2020, October 15).  Incredible details of 10,000-year-old trek revealed in fossil footprints. National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/10/incredible-details-of-10-000-year-old-trek-revealed-in-fossil-footprints/ Fossil footprints tell story of prehistoric parent’s journey. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/cu-fft101420.php Bennett, M. R., Bustos, D., Odess, D., Urban, T. M., Lallensack, J. N., Budka, M., Santucci, V. L., Martinez, P., Wiseman, A. L. A., & Reynolds, S. C. (2020). Walking in mud: Remarkable Pleistocene human trackways from White Sands National Park (New Mexico). Quaternary Science Reviews, 249, 106610. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.2020.106610 This Simple Trick Keeps All Your Favorite Experiences Feeling Fresh and New by Reuben Westmaas Original episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/is-water-wet-neutron-star-weight-how-to-keep-exper/ The More You Wish for Self-Control, the Less of It You Have by Anna Todd Uziel, L., & Baumeister, R. F. (2017). The Self-Control Irony: Desire for Self-Control Limits Exertion of Self-Control in Demanding Settings. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 43(5), 693–705. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167217695555  Romm, C. (2017, May). Wishing for More Self-Control Can Backfire. The Cut; The Cut. https://www.thecut.com/2017/05/wishing-for-more-self-control-can-backfire.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, November 25, 2020

Do Turkeys Really Drown in Rainstorms?

Neil Shubin is back to talk about the viruses lurking in your DNA. You’ll also learn about whether it’s true that turkeys are so dumb that they drown in rainstorms, and why domineering people don't rise through the ranks any faster.  Additional resources from biologist and author Neil Shubin: Pick up "Some Assembly Required: Decoding Four Billion Years of Life, from Ancient Fossils to DNA" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36mmaF1  Neil Shubin's website: http://www.neilshubin.com/  Neil Shubin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeilShubin   Turkeys Don't Drown in Rainstorms by Ashley Hamer Watson, S. (2007, September 24). Will a turkey really drown if it looks up during a rainstorm? HowStuffWorks. https://animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/turkey-drown.htm  ‌SAVAGE, T. F., HARPER, J. A., & ENGEL, H. N. (1993). Inheritance of Tetanic Torticollar Spasms in Turkeys. Poultry Science, 72(7), 1212–1217. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps.0721212  Halford, M. (2009, November 25). The Mental (and Amorous) Qualities of the Wild Turkey. The New Yorker; The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-mental-and-amorous-qualities-of-the-wild-turkey  McWilliams, J. (2014, November 27). The Enigmatic Intelligence Of Turkeys. The Dodo; The Dodo. https://www.thedodo.com/the-enigmatic-intelligence-of--845163116.html  Despite the stereotype, selfish, domineering people don't rise through the ranks any faster by Kelsey Donk Selfish And Combative People Don’t Actually Get Ahead At Work. (2020, September 28). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/09/28/selfish-and-combative-people-dont-actually-get-ahead-at-work/  Anderson, C., Sharps, D. L., Soto, C. J., & John, O. P. (2020). People with disagreeable personalities (selfish, combative, and manipulative) do not have an advantage in pursuing power at work. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(37), 22780–22786. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2005088117  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, November 24, 2020

What People Get Wrong About Evolution (w/ Neil Shubin)

Learn about the “superhabitable” planets that may have conditions better for life than Earth. Then, biologist and best-selling author Neil Shubin will explain a common misconception about how animals evolve. Two dozen planets have been identified that may have conditions better for life than Earth by Grant Currin  Some planets may be better for life than Earth. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/wsu-spm100220.php ‌In Search for a Planet Better than Earth: Top Contenders for a Superhabitable World. (2020). Astrobiology. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/ast.2019.2161 Additional resources from biologist and author Neil Shubin: Pick up "Some Assembly Required: Decoding Four Billion Years of Life, from Ancient Fossils to DNA" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/36mmaF1  Neil Shubin's website: http://www.neilshubin.com/  Neil Shubin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NeilShubin   Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, November 23, 2020

Venus Flytraps Store Short-Term “Memories”

Learn about how scientists discovered that Venus flytraps can store short-term “memories,” why you shouldn't use real-time updates when waiting for the bus, and how epigenetics can make your DNA change within your lifetime. Venus flytraps store short-term ‘memories’ in their hairs by Grant Currin  Segarra, C. (2020, October 14). How Venus flytraps store short-term ‘memories’ of prey. Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/how-venus-flytraps-store-short-term-memories-prey Suda, H., Mano, H., Toyota, M., Fukushima, K., Mimura, T., Tsutsui, I., Hedrich, R., Tamada, Y., & Hasebe, M. (2020). Calcium dynamics during trap closure visualized in transgenic Venus flytrap. Nature Plants, 6(10), 1219–1224. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41477-020-00773 Platt, J. R. (2015, January 22). Venus Flytraps Risk Extinction in the Wild at the Hands of Poachers. Scientific American Blog Network. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/extinction-countdown/venus-flytraps-risk-extinction-in-the-wild-at-the-hands-of-poachers/ Waiting for the bus? Science says you shouldn't use real-time updates by Kelsey Donk Want to wait less at the bus stop? Beware real-time updates. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/osu-wtw101220.php Liu, L., & Miller, H. J. (2020). Does real-time transit information reduce waiting time? An empirical analysis. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 141, 167–179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2020.09.014 With Epigenetics, Your DNA Can Change Within Your Lifetime by Ashley Hamer Cath Ennis. (2014, April 25). Epigenetics 101: a beginner’s guide to explaining everything | Cath Ennis. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/occams-corner/2014/apr/25/epigenetics-beginners-guide-to-everything  Rönn, T., Volkov, P., Davegårdh, C., Dayeh, T., Hall, E., Olsson, A. H., Nilsson, E., Tornberg, Å., Dekker Nitert, M., Eriksson, K.-F., Jones, H. A., Groop, L., & Ling, C. (2013). A Six Months Exercise Intervention Influences the Genome-wide DNA Methylation Pattern in Human Adipose Tissue. PLoS Genetics, 9(6), e1003572. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1003572  Singh, S., & Li, S. S.-L. (2012). Epigenetic Effects of Environmental Chemicals Bisphenol A and Phthalates. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 13(8), 10143–10153. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms130810143  Suderman, M., Borghol, N., Pappas, J. J., Pinto Pereira, S. M., Pembrey, M., Hertzman, C., Power, C., & Szyf, M. (2014). Childhood abuse is associated with methylation of multiple loci in adult DNA. BMC Medical Genomics, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1755-8794-7-13  ‌Eriksen, K. G., Radford, E. J., Silver, M. J., Fulford, A. J. C., Wegmüller, R., & Prentice, A. M. (2017). Influence of intergenerational in utero parental energy and nutrient restriction on offspring growth in rural Gambia. The FASEB Journal, 31(11), 4928–4934. https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.201700017r  Kaati, G., Bygren, L., & Edvinsson, S. (2002)

Fri, November 20, 2020

Do Rocket Stages Ever Hit Ships? (w/ NASA’s Cody Chambers)

Learn about how saying no to kids makes them more resourceful and why humans aren’t the only animals capable of deception. We’ll also answer a listener question about whether rocket stages ever hit ships in the ocean, with a little help from Cody Chambers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Saying no to kids makes them more resourceful by Anna Todd To Raise Better Kids, Say No (Published 2017). (2017, May 17). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/17/well/family/to-raise-better-kids-say-no.html German, T. P., & Defeyter, M. A. (2000). Immunity to functional fixedness in young children. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 7(4), 707–712. https://doi.org/10.3758/bf03213010 ‌Mehta, R., & Zhu, M. (2015). Creating When You Have Less: The Impact of Resource Scarcity on Product Use Creativity. Journal of Consumer Research, 42(5), 767–782. https://doi.org/10.1093/jcr/ucv051 Humans aren't the only animals capable of deception by Cameron Duke Culum Brown, Garwood, M., & Williamson, J. E. (2012, July 4). It pays to cheat: Tactical deception in a cephalopod social signalling system. ResearchGate; Royal Society, The. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228324988_It_pays_to_cheat_Tactical_deception_in_a_cephalopod_social_signalling_system Flower, T. (2010). Fork-tailed drongos use deceptive mimicked alarm calls to steal food. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 278(1711), 1548–1555. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2010.1932 Hanlon, R. T., Naud, M.-J., Shaw, P. W., & Havenhand, J. N. (2005). Transient sexual mimicry leads to fertilization. Nature, 433(7023), 212–212. https://doi.org/10.1038/433212a King, B. J. (2019). Deception in the Animal Kingdom. Scientific American. https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0919-50  Langley, L. (2017, May 20). Here are the Best Liars in the Animal Kingdom. National Geographic News. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2017/05/animals-lying-liars-birds-squid/ Monkeys crying wolf? Tufted capuchin monkeys use anti-predator calls to usurp resources from conspecifics | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. (2012). Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2009.0544 ‌“NOVA | Kings of Camouflage | Mating Trickery | PBS.” Pbs.Org, 2020, www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/camo/mati-nf.html Squirrels “fake it” to fool would-be thieves. (2020). New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg19726395-400-squirrels-fake-it-to-fool-would-be-thieves/ Steele, M. A., Halkin, S. L., Smallwood, P. D., McKenna, T. J., Mitsopoulos, K., & Beam, M. (2008). Cache protection strategies of a scatter-hoarding rodent: do tree squirrels engage in behavioural deception? Animal Behaviour, 75(2), 705–714. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2007.07.026 Stevens, M. (2016, March 14). Nature’s cheats: how animals and plants trick and deceive. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/natures-cheats-how-animals-and-plants-trick-a

Thu, November 19, 2020

Why Is Life Based on Carbon and Not Silicon?

Learn about why life is based on carbon and not silicon, whether you should be using plastic or wood cutting boards, and how jealous feelings can help maintain friendships. Why is life based on carbon and not silicon? by Cameron Duke Cosmic Evolution - Future. (2020). Harvard.Edu. https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/~ejchaisson/cosmic_evolution/docs/fr_1/fr_1_future5.html Could silicon be the basis for alien life forms, just as carbon is on Earth? (1998, February 23). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/could-silicon-be-the-basi/ Petkowski, J. J., Bains, W., & Seager, S. (2020). On the Potential of Silicon as a Building Block for Life. Life, 10(6), 84. https://doi.org/10.3390/life10060084 Should you be using plastic or wood cutting boards? by Joanie Faletto Original episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/plastic-vs-wood-cutting-boards-what-water-tastes-l/ Jealous feelings can help maintain friendships by Kelsey Duke Jealous feelings can act as a tool to strengthen friendships. (2020). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200811153911.htm  Krems, J. A., Williams, K. E. G., Aktipis, A., & Kenrick, D. T. (2020). Friendship jealousy: One tool for maintaining friendships in the face of third-party threats? Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspi0000311  Episode referenced in recap:  https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-we-search-for-aliens-seth-shostak-seti-motivat/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, November 18, 2020

What to Do When You Make the Wrong Decision (w/ Annie Duke)

First, Annie Duke will explain what to do when you make the wrong decision. Then you’ll learn why we may want to think about recycling our poop, and about misophonia, a true hatred for certain sounds. Additional resources from decision strategist Annie Duke: Pick up "How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices" from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3kO1qvK Pick up "Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts" from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3mDbmZE Annie Duke's website: https://www.annieduke.com/ Annie Duke on Twitter: https://twitter.com/annieduke We recycle cardboard and aluminum, but not our poop by Cameron Duke Aria Bendix. (2019, October 14). Toilet evaporates water from poop without plumping or power - Business Insider. Business Insider; Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/evaporative-toilet-removes-water-from-poop-2019-10 Grossman, D. (2019, November 4). Are We Reaching Peak Phosphorus? Maybe. Popular Mechanics; Popular Mechanics. https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a29391215/phosphorus-shortage/ Kluger, J. (2015, November 3). How Poop Can Be Worth $9.5 Billion. Time; Time. https://time.com/4098127/human-waste-energy-recycling/ Mihelcic, J. R., Fry, L., & Shaw, R. (2011, March). Global Potential of Phosphorus Recovery from Human Urine and Feces. ResearchGate; Elsevier. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/50830942_Global_Potential_of_Phosphorus_Recovery_from_Human_Urine_and_Feces The Heaviest Objects in the World. (2018, May 11). Msn.Com; The Heaviest Objects in the World. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/money/the-heaviest-objects-in-the-world/ar-AAx8KwU Tweed, K. (2009). Sewage Industry Fights Phosphorus Pollution. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sewages-cash-crop/ Misophonia: a true hatred for certain sounds by Anna Todd Kumar, S., Tansley-Hancock, O., Sedley, W., Winston, J. S., Callaghan, M. F., Allen, M., Cope, T. E., Gander, P. E., Bamiou, D.-E., & Griffiths, T. D. (2017). The Brain Basis for Misophonia. Current Biology, 27(4), 527–533. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2016.12.048 Potgieter, I., MacDonald, C., Partridge, L., Cima, R., Sheldrake, J., & Hoare, D. J. (2019). Misophonia: A scoping review of research. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 75(7), 1203–1218. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22771 Daniels, E. C., Rodriguez, A., & Zabelina, D. L. (2020). Severity of misophonia symptoms is associated with worse cognitive control when exposed to misophonia trigger sounds. PLOS ONE, 15(1), e0227118. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0227118 Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, November 17, 2020

The Best Time to Make a Gut Decision (w/ Annie Duke)

Learn about why gynandromorphs are born half male and half female. Then, we’ll talk to poker champion turned decision strategist Annie Duke about when it’s best to go with your gut. Gynandromorphs are animals born half male and half female by Grant Currin Robson, D. (2015). These animals are male on one side and female on the other. Bbc.Com. http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150916-these-animals-are-male-on-one-side-and-female-on-the-other  MacDonald, J. (2019, March 18). The Mysterious Gynandromorph. JSTOR Daily. https://daily.jstor.org/the-mysterious-gynandromorph/ Pratap, A. (2020, October 6). This rare bird is male on one side and female on the other. Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/bird-male-female-grosbeak-gynandromorph  Weintraub, K. (2019, February 9). A Rare Bird Indeed: A Cardinal That’s Half Male, Half Female. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/09/science/cardinal-sex-gender.html Seaberg, M. (2019, January 31). Rare half-male, half-female cardinal spotted in Pennsylvania. Nationalgeographic.Com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/01/half-male-half-female-cardinal-pennsylvania/  Malmquist, D. (2020). Rare crab may hold genetic secrets. Vims.Edu. https://www.vims.edu/newsandevents/topstories/archives/2005/dual_sex_crab.php  Additional resources from decision strategist Annie Duke: Pick up "How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices" from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3kO1qvK Pick up "Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts" from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3mDbmZE Annie Duke's website: https://www.annieduke.com/ Annie Duke on Twitter: https://twitter.com/annieduke Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, November 16, 2020

4 of the World's Weirdest Weather Phenomena

Learn about how babies' random choices become their preferences, why modern agriculture requires “migratory beekeeping” —  basically, taking honeybees on road trips, and four of the world’s weirdest weather phenomena. Just like adults, babies' random choices become their preferences by Kelsey Donk Babies’ random choices become their preferences. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/jhu-brc100120.php  Silver, A. M., Stahl, A. E., Loiotile, R., Smith-Flores, A. S., & Feigenson, L. (2020). When Not Choosing Leads to Not Liking: Choice-Induced Preference in Infancy. Psychological Science, 095679762095449. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797620954491  Why modern agriculture relies on driving honeybees around the country by Ashley Hamer Ferris Jabr. (2013). The Mind-Boggling Math of Migratory Beekeeping. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/migratory-beekeeping-mind-boggling-math/ Rosner, H. (2013). Return of the Natives. Scientific American, 309(3), 70–75. https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0913-70  4 of the world's weirdest weather phenomena by Reuben Westmaas Wikipedia Contributors. (2020, October 26). Blood rain. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_rain ‌McKie, R., & Gentleman, A. (2006, March 5). Red rain could prove that aliens have landed. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2006/mar/05/spaceexploration.theobserver ‌Gangappa, R., & Hogg, S. I. (2013). DNA unmasked in the red rain cells of Kerala. Microbiology, 159(Pt_1), 107–111. https://doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.062711-0 ‌Lluvia de Peces (Rain of Fish). (2010, June 28). Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lluvia-de-peces-the-rain-of-fish ‌Giant “Bugnado” Swarms In America’s Heartland. (2011, August 20). NPR.Org. https://www.npr.org/2011/08/20/139815838/giant-bugnado-swarms-in-americas-heartland ‌Andrea Thompson,Climate Central. (2014, August 11). How Do Dust Devils Form? Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-dust-devils-form/ ‌Observer-Reporter - Google News Archive Search. (2010). Google.Com. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2519&dat=19940820&id=bZtiAAAAIBAJ&sjid=8HcNAAAAIBAJ&pg=3943,6442421 ‌Strange & Unexplained Things in Science: Star Jelly. (2015, April 27). Futurism; Futurism. https://futurism.com/strange-unexplained-things-science-star-jelly Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, November 13, 2020

Why Are Spacesuits White?

Learn why spacesuits are white, and how to avoid drama by breaking the Karpman Drama Triangle. Then, test your podcast knowledge with this month’s Curiosity Challenge trivia game. Why are spacesuits white? By Cameron Duke Harry Jones. (2009, July 12). Spacesuit heat rejection loads on the moon and Mars, W. ResearchGate; ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Spacesuit-heat-rejection-loads-on-the-moon-and-Mars-W_tbl3_288944210 LUNAR RECONNAISSANCE ORBITER: Temperature Variation on the Moon North Pole Maximum Temperature Minimum Temperature. (n.d.). https://lunar.gsfc.nasa.gov/images/lithos/LROlitho7temperaturevariation27May2014.pdf Massina, C., Klaus, D., & Sheth, R. (2014). Evaluation of Heat Transfer Strategies to Incorporate a Full Suit Flexible Radiator for Thermal Control in Space Suits. https://ttu-ir.tdl.org/bitstream/handle/2346/59691/ICES-2014-89.pdf Why are EVA suits white? (2020). Nasa.Gov. https://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/eva/white.html ‌Cool Spacesuits NASA SUMMER OF INNOVATION. (n.d.). https://www.nasa.gov/pdf/544886main_LS5_Cool-Space-Suits_C1.pdf  To Avoid Drama, You Need to Break the Karpman Drama Triangle by Mae Rice How to Ditch the Drama in Your Relationships. (2018). Greater Good. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_ditch_the_drama_in_your_relationships  ‌Karpman, S. (1968). Fairy tales and script drama analysis. Transactional analysis bulletin, 7(26), 39-43. https://www.karpmandramatriangle.com/pdf/DramaTriangle.pdf  The Official Site of the Karpman Drama Triangle. (2014). Karpmandramatriangle.Com. https://www.karpmandramatriangle.com/index.html  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Challenge Trivia with Collin: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-the-mantis-shrimp-can-punch-so-hard-without-damage/   https://www.curiositydaily.com/earths-atmosphere-may-be-rusting-the-moon/   https://www.curiositydaily.com/3-mythological-creatures-that-were-inspired-by-real-fossils Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, November 12, 2020

Befriend Cats with the Slow Blink

Learn about how slow blinking at a cat can help you make friends with it, how temptation bundling can help you reinforce good habits, and why Moravec’s Paradox says the easy stuff is hardest for artificial intelligence. Slow blinking at a cat can help you make friends with it by Steffie Drucker Feline friendly? How to build rap-paw with your cat - new psychology study. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/uos-ffh100720.php  Rigby, S., & Science, P. (2020, October 8). Want to make friends with a cat? Blink slowly, say scientists. BBC Science Focus Magazine; BBC Science Focus Magazine. https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/want-to-make-friends-with-a-cat-blink-slowly-say-scientists/  Humphrey, T., Proops, L., Forman, J., Spooner, R., & McComb, K. (2020). The role of cat eye narrowing movements in cat–human communication. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-73426-0  Reinforce Good Habits With Temptation Bundling by Ashley Hamer Original episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/where-online-lingo-comes-from-how-to-reinforce-goo/ Moravec's Paradox Is Why the Easy Stuff Is Hardest for Artificial Intelligence by Ashley Hamer Russell, S. J. and Norvig, P. (1995). Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach. Prentice Hall. https://web.archive.org/web/20170831090316/https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/bef0/731f247a1d01c9e0ff52f2412007c143899d.pdf  Mandelbaum, R. F. (2018, April 25). AI Is Getting Pretty Good at Studying Distant Galaxies. Gizmodo; Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/ai-is-getting-pretty-good-at-studying-distant-galaxies-1825513242  ‌Cascone, S. (2017, July 11). AI-Generated Art Now Looks More Convincingly Human Than Work at Art Basel, Study Says. Artnet News; artnet News. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/rutgers-artificial-intelligence-art-1019066  ‌There are two kinds of AI, and the difference is important. (2017). Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/narrow-and-general-ai/  Moravec, H. (1988) Mind Children: The Future of Robot and Human Intelligence. Harvard University Press.  https://www.google.com/books/edition/Mind_Children/56mb7XuSx3QC?hl=en&gbpv=1&printsec=frontcover  Rubinov, M. (2015). Neural networks in the future of neuroscience research. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 16(12), 767–767. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn4042  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, November 11, 2020

Why Bugs Are Basically Robots (w/ Alie Ward)

Learn about how AI could help predict which drugs won’t agree with women, and why Point Nemo is considered planet Earth’s spacecraft graveyard. But first, Ologies podcast host Alie Ward is back to tell us about her favorite ologie. Resources from Ologies host Alie Ward: Ologies Podcast: https://www.alieward.com/ologies  Alie Ward's website: https://www.alieward.com/  Alie Ward on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alieward  Alie Ward on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alieward/  AI could help predict which drugs won't agree with women (since studies haven't) by Cameron Duke Chandak, P., & Tatonetti, N. P. (2020). Using Machine Learning to Identify Adverse Drug Effects Posing Increased Risk to Women. Patterns, 1(7). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.patter.2020.100108 Drugs aren’t typically tested on women. AI could correct that bias. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/cp-dat093020.php  Llamas, M. (2015, September 24). How the FDA Let Women Down. Drugwatch.Com; DrugWatch. https://www.drugwatch.com/featured/fda-let-women-down/ Whitley, H. P., & Lindsey, W. (2009). Sex-Based Differences in Drug Activity. American Family Physician, 80(11), 1254–1258. https://www.aafp.org/afp/2009/1201/p1254.html Point Nemo is Planet Earth's Spacecraft Graveyard by Reuben Westmaas Dr. David Whitehouse. (2017, October 20). The place spacecraft go to die. BBC News; BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-41683839  ‌NASA wrestles with what to do with International Space Station after 2024 – Spaceflight Now. (2020). Spaceflightnow.Com. https://spaceflightnow.com/2018/05/20/nasa-wrestles-with-what-to-do-with-international-space-station-after-2024/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, November 10, 2020

Ask Smart People Stupid Questions (w/ Alie Ward)

Learn about why birds are the only surviving dinosaurs. Then, we’ll talk to Alie Ward of the Ologies podcast about why we should all ask smart people stupid questions. Why are birds the only surviving dinosaurs? By Grant Currin Hendry, L. (2018, June 15). Why are birds the only surviving dinosaurs? The Natural History Museum London. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/why-are-birds-the-only-surviving-dinosaurs.html Black, R. (2020, September 15). Why Birds Survived, and Dinosaurs Went Extinct, After an Asteroid Hit Earth. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/why-birds-survived-and-dinosaurs-went-extinct-after-asteroid-hit-earth-180975801/  Pickrell, J. ‌(2018, May 24). How Did Dino-Era Birds Survive the Asteroid “Apocalypse”? National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/05/dinosaurs-asteroid-birds-forests-fires-paleontology-science/  Balter, M. (2014, May 6). How Birds Survived the Dinosaur Apocalypse. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2014/05/how-birds-survived-dinosaur-apocalypse  Resources from Ologies host Alie Ward: Ologies Podcast: https://www.alieward.com/ologies  Alie Ward's website: https://www.alieward.com/  Alie Ward on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alieward  Alie Ward on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alieward/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, November 09, 2020

Why You Need a Virtual Commute

Learn about why remote workers need a "virtual commute," what happened when scientists tried growing prehistoric-sized insects, and how the solar system has not one, but two alignment planes. Separate work from home with a "virtual commute" by author Kelsey Donk MacLellan, L. (2020, October). Create boundaries when working from home with commute rituals. Quartz at Work; Quartz. https://qz.com/work/1909901/how-to-design-virtual-commute-rituals-that-energize-you/ Deighton, K. (2020, September 29). Microsoft Thinks You’ve Been Missing Your Commute in Lockdown. WSJ; The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/microsoft-thinks-youve-been-missing-your-commute-in-lockdown-11601373601 Scientists Tried Growing Prehistoric-Sized Insects, and Here's What Happenedby author Reuben Westmaas Meganeura - Encyclopedia of Life. (2020). Eol.Org. https://eol.org/pages/10511703 Largest Land-Dwelling “Bug” of All Time. (2011, January 15). Largest Land-Dwelling “Bug” of All Time. National Geographic Society Newsroom. https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2011/01/15/largest-land-dwelling-bug-of-all-time/ Keim, B. (2010, September 29). How Plants May Have Made Large Predators Possible. WIRED. https://www.wired.com/2010/09/oxygen-and-evolution/ Mosher, D. (2010, November 2). High Oxygen Levels Spawn Monster Dragonflies. WIRED. https://www.wired.com/2010/11/huge-dragonflies-oxygen/ The Solar System Has Two Alignment Planes by Grant Currin Second alignment plane of solar system discovered. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/nion-sap092920.php ‌Higuchi, A. (2020). Anisotropy of Long-period Comets Explained by Their Formation Process. The Astronomical Journal, 160(3), 134. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-3881/aba94d ‌Starr, M. (2020). Radical Discovery Suggests The Solar System Has Two Planes of Orbital Alignment. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/it-looks-like-the-solar-system-has-two-planes-of-orbital-alignment Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, November 06, 2020

You Can Control Your Dreams with Science

Learn how fathers benefit from being involved with their newborn babies, what you can do to control your dreams with science, and why the asterisk is used for corrections. Being Involved with the Baby Early on Benefits a Father's Mental Health by Kelsey Donk Greater father involvement in infant parenting is beneficial for paternal mental health. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/f-gfi091720.php  Bamishigbin, O. N., Wilson, D. K., Abshire, D. A., Mejia-Lancheros, C., & Dunkel Schetter, C. (2020). Father Involvement in Infant Parenting in an Ethnically Diverse Community Sample: Predicting Paternal Depressive Symptoms. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.578688  You Can Control Your Dreams with Science by Ashley Hamer Saunders, D. T., Roe, C. A., Smith, G., & Clegg, H. (2016). Lucid dreaming incidence: A quality effects meta-analysis of 50 years of research. Consciousness and Cognition, 43, 197–215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2016.06.002  ‌Aspy, D. J., Delfabbro, P., Proeve, M., & Mohr, P. (2017). Reality testing and the mnemonic induction of lucid dreams: Findings from the national Australian lucid dream induction study. Dreaming, 27(3), 206–231. https://doi.org/10.1037/drm0000059 Want to control your dreams? Here’s how you can. (2017). Adelaide.Edu.Au. https://www.adelaide.edu.au/news/news95682.html When did we start using asterisks for corrections? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Aya from South Africa) Petronzio, M. (2012, October 25). A Brief History of Instant Messaging. Mashable. https://mashable.com/2012/10/25/instant-messaging-history/  History of Information. (2010). Historyofinformation.Com. https://www.historyofinformation.com/image.php?id=5702  Alt‌, B. (2000, October 23). ASCII Text and Emphasis. Emailuniverse.Com. https://emailuniverse.com/ezine-tips/?id=197  ‌Johns, K. (1996). Netiquette Smilies & Shorthand. Kassj.Com. http://www.kassj.com/netiquette/smilies.html Zimmer, B. (2013). Language Log » The cyberpragmatics of bounding asterisks. Upenn.Edu. https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?p=4466  ‌What the Duck?? (2020, August 21). Department of Linguistics. https://www.colorado.edu/linguistics/2020/08/21/what-duck  Collister, L. B. (2011). *-repair in Online Discourse. Journal of Pragmatics, 43(3), 918–921. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pragma.2010.09.025  Previous interviews with internet linguist Gretchen McCulloch:  https://www.curiositydaily.com/is-internet-language-bad-w-gretchen-mcculloch-and-how-to-remember-more-dreams/ https://www.curiositydaily.com/online-boomer-speak-w-gretchen-mcculloch-and-is-money-cant-buy-happiness-true/ https://www.curiositydaily.com/international-internet-languages-w-gretchen-mcculloch-chances-of-rain-and-mars-in-spain/ https://www.curiositydaily.com/emoji-around-the-world-w-gretchen-mcculloch-and-plants-may-have-a-sense-of-sight/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with A

Thu, November 05, 2020

A Brain-Training Task to Reduce Motion Sickness

Learn about a simple brain-training task that may reduce motion sickness, what parasites found in medieval human remains can tell us about eradicating them today, and the two main reasons why everything takes longer than you think it will. Curiosity Daily is a finalist in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards, and we need your vote to win! Please vote for Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast via the link below. It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/vote/ A Simple Brain-Training Task May Reduce Motion Sickness by Kelsey Donk You can train your brain to reduce motion sickness. (2020). Warwick.Ac.Uk. https://warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/you_can_train  Smyth, J., Jennings, P., Bennett, P., & Birrell, S. (2021). A novel method for reducing motion sickness susceptibility through training visuospatial ability – A two-part study. Applied Ergonomics, 90, 103264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2020.103264  Parasitic Worms Found in Medieval Human Remains May Hold the Secret for Eradicating Them Today by Cameron Duke Flammer, P. G., Ryan, H., Preston, S. G., Warren, S., Přichystalová, R., Weiss, R., Palmowski, V., Boschert, S., Fellgiebel, K., Jasch-Boley, I., Kairies, M.-S., Rümmele, E., Rieger, D., Schmid, B., Reeves, B., Nicholson, R., Loe, L., Guy, C., Waldron, T., … Smith, A. L. (2020). Epidemiological insights from a large-scale investigation of intestinal helminths in Medieval Europe. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 14(8), e0008600. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008600 Parasitic worms found in medieval human remains hold secret for eradicating them today. (2020, September). Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/09/parasitic-worms-found-medieval-human-remains-hold-secret-eradicating-them-today Intestinal worms. (2016). World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/intestinal_worms/more/en/ The 2 Main Reasons Why Everything Takes Longer Than You Think It Will by Anna Todd Original episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/why-everything-takes-longer-than-you-think-storm-p/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, November 04, 2020

5G Might Impair Weather Forecasts

Learn about how 5G may impair weather forecasts, and how the first confirmed exoplanet was discovered a lot more recently than you may realize. Plus, science writer John Tierney is back to explore how negativity bias affects our relationships.  Curiosity Daily is a finalist in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards, and we need your vote to win! Please vote for Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast via the link below. It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/vote/ Additional resources from science writer John Tierney: Pick up "The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It" on Amazon John Tierney on Twitter John Tierney on the New York Times 5G May Impair Weather Forecasts by Grant Currin 5G wireless may lead to inaccurate weather forecasts. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/ru-5wm092320.php  Yousefvand, M., Wu, Chung-Tse Michael, Wang, R.-Q., Brodie, J., & Mandayam, N. (2020). Modeling the Impact of 5G Leakage on Weather Prediction. ArXiv.Org. https://arxiv.org/abs/2008.13498  Curiosity Daily episode that featured a 5G explainer: https://www.curiositydaily.com/difference-between-5g-and-4g-networks-w-trace-dominguez-and-self-repairing-batteries/ We Didn't Officially Confirm the Existence of Exoplanets Until 1992 by Joanie Faletto Wall, M. (2017, January 9). Exoplanet Anniversary: 1st Alien Worlds Confirmed 25 Years Ago Today. Space.Com; Space. https://www.space.com/35253-exoplanet-discovery-anniversary-25-years.html Wolszczan, A., & Frail, D. A. (1992). A planetary system around the millisecond pulsar PSR1257 + 12. Nature, 355(6356), 145–147. https://doi.org/10.1038/355145a0  NASA Exoplanet Archive. (2020). Caltech.Edu. https://exoplanetarchive.ipac.caltech.edu/  James Webb Space Telescope. (2019). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/webb/main/index.html  NASA Telescope Reveals Record-Breaking Exoplanet Discovery. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-telescope-reveals-largest-batch-of-earth-size-habitable-zone-planets-around  NEW Grid | The Arecibo Observatory. (2020). Naic.Edu. http://www.naic.edu/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, November 03, 2020

How to Make the Most of Your Negativity Bias (w/ John Tierney)

Learn about two new neuroscience studies that show why birds are so dang smart. Then science writer John Tierney will talk negativity bias and how you can use it to your own benefit. Curiosity Daily is a finalist in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards, and we need your vote to win! Please vote for Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast via the link below. It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/vote/  Two new bird-brain studies show why birds are so smart by Grant Currin Ackerman, J. (2016). The Genius of Birds. United States: Penguin Publishing Group. Tracing cerebral cortex evolution. (2018). Max-Planck-Gesellschaft; www.MPG.de. https://www.mpg.de/12027342/molecular-atlas-reptile-brain ‌Suzana Herculano-Houzel. (2020). Birds do have a brain cortex—and think. Science, 369(6511), 1567–1568. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abe0536 ‌Stacho, M., Herold, C., Rook, N., Hermann Wagner, Axer, M., Katrin Amunts, & Onur Güntürkün. (2020). A cortex-like canonical circuit in the avian forebrain. Science, 369(6511). https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abc5534 Nieder, A., Lysann Wagener, & Rinnert, P. (2020). A neural correlate of sensory consciousness in a corvid bird. Science, 369(6511), 1626–1629. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abb1447 Additional resources from science writer John Tierney: Pick up "The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It" on Amazon John Tierney on Twitter John Tierney on the New York Times Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, November 02, 2020

Can a Selfie Screen You for Heart Disease?

Learn about whether it’s better to be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond, a mysterious, ancient city called Cahokia that’s, weirdly, just outside St. Louis, and how AI might be able to catch heart disease with a selfie. Curiosity Daily is a finalist in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards, and we need your vote to win! Please vote for Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast via the link below. It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/vote/ Is It Better to Be a Big Fish in a Small Pond or a Small Fish in a Big Pond? By Kelsey Donk Even When You’re A Member Of An Elite Group, It Can Be Demoralising To Rank Lower Than Your Peers. (2020, September 24). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/09/24/even-when-youre-a-member-of-an-elite-group-it-can-be-demoralising-to-rank-lower-than-your-peers/#more-40380  Zell, E., & Lesick, T. L. (2020). Taking Social Comparison to the Extremes: The Huge-Fish-Tiny-Pond Effect in Self-Evaluations. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 194855062095653. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550620956535  Cahokia Was the Mysterious, Massive Ancient City in ... St. Louis? By Reuben Westmaas Newitz, A. (2016, December 13). Finding North America’s lost medieval city. Ars Technica; Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/science/2016/12/theres-a-1000-year-old-lost-city-beneath-the-st-louis-suburbs/  Mound 38 – Monks Mound – Cahokia Mounds. (2015, October 23). Cahokiamounds.Org. https://cahokiamounds.org/mound/mound-38-monks-mound/  Woodhenge - Cahokia Mounds, Illinois. (2020). Scienceviews.Com. https://scienceviews.com/indian/woodhenge.html  AI Might Be Able to Catch Heart Disease with a Selfie by Kelsey Donk “Selfies” could be used to detect heart disease. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-08/esoc-cb082120.php  Christoffersen, M., Frikke-Schmidt, R., Schnohr, P., Jensen, G. B., Nordestgaard, B. G., & Tybjærg-Hansen, A. (2014). Visible Age-Related Signs and Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease in the General Population. Circulation, 129(9), 990–998. https://doi.org/10.1161/circulationaha.113.001696  Lin, S., Li, Z., Fu, B., Chen, S., Li, X., Wang, Y., Wang, X., Lv, B., Xu, B., Song, X., Zhang, Y.-J., Cheng, X., Huang, W., Pu, J., Zhang, Q., Xia, Y., Du, B., Ji, X., & Zheng, Z. (2020). Feasibility of using deep learning to detect coronary artery disease based on facial photo. European Heart Journal. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa640  Schnohr, P., Lange, P., Nyboe, J., Appleyard, M., & Jensen, G. (1995). Gray hair, baldness, and wrinkles in relation to myocardial infarction: The Copenhagen City Heart Study. American Heart Journal, 130(5), 1003–1010. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-8703(95)90201-5  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flas

Fri, October 30, 2020

The Door to Hell Is a Fiery Pit That’s Been Burning Since 1971

Learn about a new theory for the uncanny valley effect and the Door to Hell, a giant fiery pit that’s been burning since 1971. We’ll also answer a listener question about how drug and alcohol tolerance works. Curiosity Daily is a finalist in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards, and we need your vote to win! Please vote for Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast via the link below. It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/vote/ There's a New Theory for the Uncanny Valley Effect by Steffie Drucker Experiments reveal why human-like robots elicit uncanny feelings. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/ehs-erw091020.php Wang, S., Cheong, Y. F., Dilks, D. D., & Rochat, P. (2020). The Uncanny Valley Phenomenon and the Temporal Dynamics of Face Animacy Perception. Perception, 030100662095261. https://doi.org/10.1177/0301006620952611  Caballar, R. D. (2019, Nov. 6). What Is the Uncanny Valley? IEEE Spectrum: Technology, Engineering, and Science News. https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/what-is-the-uncanny-valley Guizzo, E. (2013, Nov. 13). Experts Plunge Into the Uncanny Valley, Celebrate Masahiro Mori. IEEE Spectrum: Technology, Engineering, and Science News. https://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/the-uncanny-valley-revisited-a-tribute-to-masahiro-mori The Door to Hell Is a Giant Fiery Pit That's Been Burning Since 1971 by Joanie Faletto Geiling, N. (2014, May 20). This Hellish Desert Pit Has Been On Fire for More Than 40 Years. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/giant-hole-ground-has-been-fire-more-40-years-180951247/  Upton, J. (2013, July 31). $100 million worth of natural gas goes up in flames every month in North Dakota. Grist; Grist. https://grist.org/news/100-million-worth-of-natural-gas-goes-up-in-flames-every-month-in-north-dakota/ Things to Do in Darvaza. (2020). Tripadvisor.Com. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g2049541-Activities-Darvaza_Ahal_Province.html  How does drug/alcohol tolerance work? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Danielle) Mechanisms of tolerance and tachyphylaxis | Deranged Physiology. (2018). Derangedphysiology.Com. https://derangedphysiology.com/main/cicm-primary-exam/required-reading/variability-drug-response/Chapter%20221/mechanisms-tolerance-and-tachyphylaxis  Nichols, D. E. (2016). Psychedelics. Pharmacological Reviews, 68(2), 264–355. https://doi.org/10.1124/pr.115.011478  Dumas, E. O., & Pollack, G. M. (2008). Opioid Tolerance Development: A Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Perspective. The AAPS Journal, 10(4). https://doi.org/10.1208/s12248-008-9056-1  ‌Lapham, S. (2010). The Limits of Tolerance: Convicted Alcohol-Impaired Drivers Share Experiences Driving Under the Influence. The Permanente Journal, 14(2). https://doi.org/10.7812/tpp/09-145  ‌Bauman, J. (2014, October 16). Drug Tolerance - Bradford Health Services - Drug

Thu, October 29, 2020

Baby Tortoises Love Faces, and That’s a Big Deal for Science

Learn how deliberate practice makes perfect, what the New England Vampire Panic is, and how baby tortoises are attracted to faces from birth. Curiosity Daily is a finalist in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards, and we need your vote to win! Please vote for Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast via the link below. It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/vote/ Practice Won't Make Perfect, But Deliberate Practice Might by Ashley Hamer Scott Barry Kaufman. (2014, July 15). Practice Alone Does Not Make Perfect, Studies Find. Scientific American Blog Network. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/practice-alone-does-not-make-perfect-studies-find/ ‌The Making of an Expert. (2007, July). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2007/07/the-making-of-an-expert ‌Anders Ericsson, K. (2016, April 10). Malcolm Gladwell got us wrong: Our research was key to the 10,000-hour rule, but here’s what got oversimplified. Salon; Salon.com. https://www.salon.com/2016/04/10/malcolm_gladwell_got_us_wrong_our_research_was_key_to_the_10000_hour_rule_but_heres_what_got_oversimplified/ ‌Anderson, J. (2017, March 2). How to make your kid good at anything, according to Anders Ericsson, an expert on peak performance and originator of the 10,000-hour rule. Quartz; Quartz. https://qz.com/915646/how-to-make-your-kid-good-at-anything-according-to-anders-ericsson-an-expert-on-peak-performance-and-originator-of-the-10000-hour-rule/ After the Salem Witch Trials, There Was the New England Vampire Panic by Reuben Westmaas Original episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/exercising-for-different-body-types-new-england-va/  Baby tortoises are attracted to faces from birth, which means faces have been important for a long time by Grant Currin Tortoise hatchlings are attracted to faces from birth. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/qmuo-tha091120.php ‌Versace, E., Damini, S., & Stancher, G. (2020). Early preference for face-like stimuli in solitary species as revealed by tortoise hatchlings. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 202011453. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2011453117 Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, October 28, 2020

Einstein Worried That Science Can't Explain "The Now"

Learn why Einstein worried that science can’t explain “the now,” how high-impact exercise is actually good for your bones, and why in Haiti, zombies are more than fiction. Curiosity Daily is a finalist in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards, and we need your vote to win! Please vote for Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast via the link below. It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/vote/ Einstein Worried That Science Can't Explain "The Now" by Ashley Hamer Carnap, R., & Schilpp, P. A. (1963). The Philosophy of Rudolf Carnap. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. http://fitelson.org/confirmation/carnap_schilpp_volume.pdf Mermin, N. D. (2014). Physics: QBism puts the scientist back into science. Nature, 507(7493), 421–423. https://doi.org/10.1038/507421a Now — And The Physics Of Time. (2016, September 27). NPR.Org. https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2016/09/27/495608371/now-and-the-physics-of-time High-Impact Exercise Is Actually Good for Your Bones by Ashley Hamer Russo, C. R. (2009). The effects of exercise on bone. Basic concepts and implications for the prevention of fractures. Clinical Cases in Mineral and Bone Metabolism : The Official Journal of the Italian Society of Osteoporosis, Mineral Metabolism, and Skeletal Diseases, 6(3), 223–228. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2811354/  ‌Fuchs, R. K., Bauer, J. J., & Snow, C. M. (2001). Jumping Improves Hip and Lumbar Spine Bone Mass in Prepubescent Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 16(1), 148–156. https://doi.org/10.1359/jbmr.2001.16.1.148  ‌Deere, K., Sayers, A., Rittweger, J., & Tobias, J. H. (2012). Habitual levels of high, but not moderate or low, impact activity are positively related to hip BMD and geometry: Results from a population‐based study of adolescents. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 27(9), 1887–1895. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.1631  ‌Ireland, A., Maden-Wilkinson, T., Mcphee, J., Cooke, K., Narici, M., Degens, H., & Rittweger, J. (2013). Upper Limb Muscle–Bone Asymmetries and Bone Adaptation in Elite Youth Tennis Players. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 45(9), 1749–1758. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0b013e31828f882f Nikander, R., Sievänen, H., Heinonen, A., & Kannus, P. (2004). Femoral Neck Structure in Adult Female Athletes Subjected to Different Loading Modalities. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 20(3), 520–528. https://doi.org/10.1359/jbmr.041119  How to keep your bones healthy. (2019). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/bone-health/art-20045060  ‌Fractures due to osteoporosis threaten seniors’ independence |  International Osteoporosis Foundation. (2017). Iofbonehealth.Org. https://www.iofbonehealth.org/news/fractures-due-osteoporosis-threaten-seniors%E2%80%99-independence  ‌Tucker, L. A., Strong, J. E., LeCheminant, J. D., & Bailey, B. W. (2015). Effect of Two Jumping Programs on Hi

Tue, October 27, 2020

How Hollywood Gets Seances Wrong

Learn about how bacteria in your gut can produce electricity. Then, performer and lecturer Thom Britton will tell us about the origins of seances and how Hollywood gets them wrong. Some Bacteria in Your Gut Produce Electricity by Cameron Duke Specktor, B. (2020, September 18). Scientists find “secret molecule” that allows bacteria to exhale electricity. Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/electron-breathing-geobacter-microbes.html Chabert, N., Amin Ali, O., & Achouak, W. (2015). All ecosystems potentially host electrogenic bacteria. Bioelectrochemistry, 106, 88–96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioelechem.2015.07.004 Light, S. H., Su, L., Rivera-Lugo, R., Cornejo, J. A., Louie, A., Iavarone, A. T., Ajo-Franklin, C. M., & Portnoy, D. A. (2018). A flavin-based extracellular electron transfer mechanism in diverse Gram-positive bacteria. Nature, 562(7725), 140–144. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-018-0498-z Sanders, R. (2018, September 12). Gut bacteria’s shocking secret: They produce electricity. Berkeley News. https://news.berkeley.edu/2018/09/12/gut-bacterias-shocking-secret-they-produce-electricity/  Yasemin Saplakoglu. (2018, September 13). The Bacteria in Your Gut Produce Electricity. Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/63569-gut-bacteria-produces-electricity.html  More resources from performer Thom Britton: The Seance: https://www.weplaywiththedead.com/ Thom Britton's website: https://freakshowtell.com/thombritton Thom's one-man show, FreakShow & Tell: https://freakshowtell.com/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, October 26, 2020

How 19th-Century Body-Snatchers Contributed to Medical Science

Learn how calling loved ones builds stronger social connections than texting does, why the return of wolves improved life for every animal in Yellowstone, and how body snatchers of the 19th century contributed to modern medicine. Call, Don't Text, for a Stronger Social Connection by Kelsey Donk Kumar, A., & Epley, N. (2020). It’s surprisingly nice to hear you: Misunderstanding the impact of communication media can lead to suboptimal choices of how to connect with others. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0000962  Texas McCombs. (2020, September 10). When We Fear an Awkward Phone Call, We Often Turn to Text. Medium; Big Ideas. https://medium.com/texas-mccombs/when-we-fear-an-awkward-phone-call-we-often-turn-to-text-62ac6eec93e5  Phone Calls Create Stronger Bonds Than Text-Based Communications. (2020, September 11). UT News. https://news.utexas.edu/2020/09/11/phone-calls-create-stronger-bonds-than-text-based-communications/  The Return of Wolves Improved Life for Every Animal in Yellowstone by Reuben Westmaas Tobin, K. (2015, September 4). Did wolves help restore trees to Yellowstone? PBS NewsHour. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/wolves-greenthumbs-yellowstone  Peglar, T. (2020, June 30). 1995 Reintroduction of Wolves in Yellowstone. My Yellowstone Park. https://www.yellowstonepark.com/park/yellowstone-wolves-reintroduction  Travsky, A. (2014, February 19). Wolves Bring Aspen Back. My Yellowstone Park. https://www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wolves-bring-yellowstone-back  Farquhar, B. (2020, June 30). Wolf Reintroduction Changes Ecosystem. My Yellowstone Park. https://www.yellowstonepark.com/things-to-do/wolf-reintroduction-changes-ecosystem  Why 19th-Century Body Snatchers Were an Essential Part of Medical Science by Steffie Drucker Body Snatching Around The World | History Detectives | PBS. (2014). Pbs.Org. https://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/feature/body-snatching-around-the-world/ The Era of the Body Snatchers. (2014, October 16). Mentalfloss.Com. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/59550/era-body-snatchers Body snatching | Britannica. (2020). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/body-snatching#ref1179705  Burke and Hare, grave robbers and murderers. (2017). Historic UK. https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Burke-Hare-infamous-murderers-graverobbers/  ‌Ghazanfar, H., Rashid, S., Hussain, A., Ghazanfar, M., Ghazanfar, A., & Javaid, A. (2018). Cadaveric Dissection a Thing of the Past? The Insight of Consultants, Fellows, and Residents. Cureus. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.2418  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17D

Fri, October 23, 2020

Could Parasites Turn Us into Zombies?

Learn about whether parasites can turn us into zombies, why awkward silences are so awkward, and why bubbles form in boiling water. Could parasites turn us into zombies? By Cameron Duke Ahmed, I. (2019, November). The science of zombies: Will the undead rise? Phys.Org; Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2019-11-science-zombies-undead.html Blum, J., Schmid, C., & Burri, C. (2006). Clinical aspects of 2541 patients with second stage human African trypanosomiasis. Acta Tropica, 97(1), 55–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2005.08.001 Flegr, J. (2007). Effects of Toxoplasma on Human Behavior. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 33(3), 757–760. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbl074 McAuliffe, K. (2012, February 6). How Your Cat Is Making You Crazy. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/03/how-your-cat-is-making-you-crazy/308873/ Pappas, S. (2011, October 20). Unrelenting Sex Drive May Signal Deadly Rabies. Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/16627-sex-drive-rabies-infection.html Thomas, B. (2015, October 29). Meet the Parasites That Control Human Brains. Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/meet-the-parasites-that-control-human-brains The Science of Awkward Silences by Anna Todd Koudenburg, N., Postmes, T., & Gordijn, E. H. (2011). Disrupting the flow: How brief silences in group conversations affect social needs. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 47(2), 512–515. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2010.12.006  Koudenburg, N., Postmes, T., & Gordijn, E. H. (2013). Resounding Silences. Social Psychology Quarterly, 76(3), 224–241. https://doi.org/10.1177/0190272513496794  Why do bubbles form in boiling water? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Abu) UCSB Science Line. (2020). Ucsb.Edu. http://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=3197  Why Does Water Bubble When It Boils? (2019, November 2). Wonderopolis.Org. https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-does-water-bubble-when-it-boils Helmenstine, A.M. (2019). Know the Chemical Composition of Bubbles in Boiling Water. ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/what-are-the-bubbles-in-boiling-water-4109061 Breslyn, W. (2016). Boiling, Atmospheric Pressure, and Vapor Pressure [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag4lLUXKuSM  ‌FAQ: Boiling and altitude/pressure. (2020). IAPWS.org. http://www.iapws.org/faq1/boil.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, October 22, 2020

The Martian Moon Phobos Creates a Yearly Solar Eclipse

Learn about how eclipses on Mars can tell scientists more about the planet’s interior, why we behave irrationally when our freedom is threatened, and how an ‘80s video game was at the center of a conspiracy theory. The Martian Moon Phobos Creates a Yearly Solar Eclipse — and Its Effects Could Tell Us More About the Planet by Grant Currin Surprise on Mars. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/ez-som090420.php  Stähler, S. C., R. Widmer‐Schnidrig, J.‐R. Scholz, M. van Driel, A. Mittelholz, K. Hurst, Johnson, C. L., Lemmon, M. T., Lorenz, R. D., P. Lognonné, Müller, N. T., L. Pou, A. Spiga, D. Banfield, S. Ceylan, C. Charalambous, Clinton, J., D. Giardini, F. Nimmo, … Banerdt, W. B. (2020). Geophysical observations of Phobos transits by InSight. Geophysical Research Letters. https://doi.org/10.1029/2020GL089099  ‌InSight’s Landing Site: Elysium Planitia. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/jpl/pia22232/insight-s-landing-site-elysium-planitia  Reactance Is Why You Act Irrationally When Your Freedom Is Threatened by Cody Gough Original episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/odds-of-dying-national-safety-council-ken-kolosh-r/ Was This 1980s Arcade Game Really at the Centre of a Government Conspiracy? by Reuben Westmaas Matulef, J. (2015, May 22). Polybius: The story behind the world’s most mysterious arcade cabinet. Eurogamer.Net; Eurogamer.net. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-05-22-polybius-the-story-behind-the-worlds-most-mysterious-arcade-cabinet  ‌Streckert, J. (2020, February 24). Storied & Scandalous Portland, Oregon: A History of Gambling, Vice, Wits, and Wagers. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. https://books.google.com/books?id=GkHCDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA171&lpg=PA171&dq=1980s+portland+gambling+busts+arcade&source=bl&ots=dAu5xBVV3C&sig=ACfU3U2BzLOI9ozFgH89pxv9RAz6I8YYyQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3nZn7-ZPsAhVlIjQIHargA1U4ChDoATACegQICBAC#v=onepage&q=1980s%20portland%20gambling%20busts%20arcade&f=false Tummy Derails Asteroids Champ. (1981, November 29). AP News. Eugene Register-Guard. https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1310&dat=19811129&id=arRQAAAAIBAJ&sjid=V-IDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6688,7639998&hl=en Zarrelli, N. (2016, April 28). The Urban Legend of the Government’s Mind-Controlling Arcade Game. Atlas Obscura; Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-urban-legend-of-the-governments-mindcontrolling-arcade-game  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, October 21, 2020

Viking Was a Job Description, Not Heredity

Learn about how being a “Viking” was actually a career choice, not an ethnicity, why it’s easy to plant false memories, and how the pandemic has made birdsong more complex. "Viking" was a job description, not heredity by Grant Currin Helmets. (2020). National Museum of Denmark. https://en.natmus.dk/historical-knowledge/denmark/prehistoric-period-until-1050-ad/the-viking-age/weapons/helmets/  Curry, A. (2020, September 16). ‘Viking’ was a job description, not a matter of heredity, massive ancient DNA study shows. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/09/viking-was-job-description-not-matter-heredity-massive-ancient-dna-study-shows  ‌Margaryan, A., Lawson, D. J., Sikora, M., Racimo, F., Rasmussen, S., Moltke, I., Cassidy, L. M., Jørsboe, E., Ingason, A., Pedersen, M. W., Korneliussen, T., Wilhelmson, H., Buś, M. M., de Barros Damgaard, P., Martiniano, R., Renaud, G., Bhérer, C., Moreno-Mayar, J. V., Fotakis, A. K., … Willerslev, E. (2020). Population genomics of the Viking world. Nature, 585(7825), 390–396. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2688-8  It's Surprisingly Easy to Plant False Memories by Ashley Hamer Scientists and Practitioners Don’t See Eye to Eye on Repressed Memory. (2013). Association for Psychological Science - APS. https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/scientists-and-practitioners-dont-see-eye-to-eye-on-repressed-memory.html#.WRJKslMrKi4  And the Memory Wars Wage On. (2014, March 5). Nationalgeographic.Com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/phenomena/2014/03/05/and-the-memory-wars-wage-on/ Loftus, E. F. (2020). Elizabeth F. Loftus | Elizabeth F. Loftus. Uci.Edu. https://faculty.sites.uci.edu/eloftus/  ‌Creating False Memories. (2020). Washington.Edu. https://staff.washington.edu/eloftus/Articles/sciam.htm  The Pandemic Has Made Birdsong More Complex by Steffie Drucker Simon, M. (2020, September 24). How the Pandemic Transformed This Songbird’s Call. Wired; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-pandemic-transformed-this-songbirds-call/  In San Francisco bay area, shutdown reduced anthropogenic noise, which changed birdsong quality. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/aaft-isf092120.php  Stokstad, E. (2020, September 24). When COVID-19 silenced cities, birdsong recaptured its former glory. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/09/when-covid-19-silenced-cities-birdsong-recaptured-its-former-glory  Derryberry, E. P., Phillips, J. N., Derryberry, G. E., Blum, M. J., & Luther, D. (2020). Singing in a silent spring: Birds respond to a half-century soundscape reversion during the COVID-19 shutdown. Science. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abd5777 Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosi

Tue, October 20, 2020

Why Don’t Predators Hunt Their Prey into Extinction?

Learn about why predators don’t hunt their prey into extinction, then discover the history of crossword puzzles from author Adrienne Raphel! Why Don’t Predators Hunt Their Prey Into Extinction? By Cameron Duke Dickman, C., Nimmo, D., Ritchie, E., & Doherty, T. (2019, May 14). Invasive predators are eating the world’s animals to extinction – and the worst is close to home. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/invasive-predators-are-eating-the-worlds-animals-to-extinction-and-the-worst-is-close-to-home-64741 Krohne, D. T. (2018). Ecology : evolution, application, integration. Oxford University Press. PREDATOR-PREY DYNAMICS. (2019). Utk.Edu. http://www.tiem.utk.edu/~gross/bioed/bealsmodules/predator-prey.html The Red Queen | The American Naturalist. (2020). The American Naturalist. https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/283213?journalCode=an Additional resources from Adrienne Raphel: Pick up "Thinking Inside the Box: Adventures with Crosswords and The Puzzling People Who Can’t Live Without Them" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3kOjdCv Adrienne Raphel's website: https://www.adrienneraphel.com/ Adrienne Raphel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrienneraphel Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, October 19, 2020

Why Social Isolation Could Breed Conspiracy Theorists

Learn about what it would be like to travel through a wormhole, how the pumpkin became North America’s Halloween mascot, and how social isolation can fuel conspiracy theories.  What Would It Be Like to Ride Through a Wormhole? By Ashley Hamer Lindley, D. (2005). The Birth of Wormholes. Physics, 15. https://physics.aps.org/story/v15/st11  ‌Nola Taylor Redd. (2017, October 21). What Is Wormhole Theory? Space.Com. https://www.space.com/20881-wormholes.html  ‌Ceurstemont, S. (2012, March 13). What a trip through a wormhole would look like. New Scientist TV. https://web.archive.org/web/20120415112903/http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/nstv/2012/03/what-a-trip-through-a-wormhole-would-look-like.html What does a journey through a wormhole actually look like? (2014, November 13). Physicscentral.Com. http://physicsbuzz.physicscentral.com/2014/11/what-does-journey-through-wormhole.html  How Did Pumpkins Become Halloween’s Go-to Decoration? By Kelsey Donk  History.com Editors. (2019, October 25). How Jack O’Lanterns Originated in Irish Myth. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins  Butler, S. (2013, October 25). The Halloween Pumpkin: An American History. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/news/the-halloween-pumpkin-an-american-history  Why Do We Carve Pumpkins at Halloween? | Britannica. (2020). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-we-carve-pumpkins-at-halloween  Social Isolation Could Breed Conspiracy Theorists by Anna Todd Graeupner, D., & Coman, A. (2017). The dark side of meaning-making: How social exclusion leads to superstitious thinking. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 69, 218–222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2016.10.003  ‌Hutson, M. (2017). A Conspiracy of Loneliness. Scientific American Mind, 28(3), 15–15. https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamericanmind0517-15b  Social Exclusion Leads to Conspiratorial Thinking, Study Finds | Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. (2017). Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. https://spia.princeton.edu/news/social-exclusion-leads-conspiratorial-thinking-study-finds  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, October 16, 2020

How Romantic Partners Influence Each Other's Relationship Goals

Learn about why officials in Idaho once dropped beavers from parachutes, how your romantic partner might be influencing your goals (and vice versa), and test your podcast knowledge with this month’s Curiosity Challenge trivia game.  Romantic Partners Influence Each Other's Goals by Kelsey Donk Romantic partners influence each other’s goals. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/uob-rpi090820.php  Nikitin, J., Wünsche, J., L. Bühler, J., Weidmann, R., Burriss, R. P., & Grob, A. (2020). Interdependence of Approach and Avoidance Goals in Romantic Couples Over Days and Months. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbaa149  Why Idaho Officials Dropped Beavers from Parachutes by Steffie Drucker Wright, S. (2015). Parachuting Beavers Into Idaho’s Wilderness? Yes, It Really Happened. @KBSX915. https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/post/parachuting-beavers-idahos-wilderness-yes-it-really-happened#stream/0  Zorthian, J. (2015, October 23). The True History Behind Idaho’s Parachuting Beavers. Time; Time. https://time.com/4084997/parachuting-beavers-history/  Wagner, L. (2015, October 22). WATCH: Long-Lost Parachuting Beaver Footage From 1950. NPR.Org. https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/10/22/450958213/watch-long-lost-parachuting-beaver-footage-from-1950   Crew, B. (2015, January 29). Why 76 Beavers Were Forced to Skydive into the Idaho Wilderness in 1948. Scientific American Blog Network. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/running-ponies/why-76-beavers-were-forced-to-skydive-into-the-idaho-wilderness-in-1948/  ‌VIDEO: https://youtu.be/APLz2bTprMA  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Challenge Trivia with Melissa: https://www.curiositydaily.com/the-rando-who-translated-gilgamesh-why-horses-lost-their-toes-and-a-sperm-swimming-discovery/  https://www.curiositydaily.com/a-harmful-mutation-evolved-for-good-why-astronauts-are-using-old-sailing-tech-in-space-and-codys-message/  https://www.curiositydaily.com/two-types-of-empathy-why-razors-dull-and-can-you-learn-perfect-pitch/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, October 15, 2020

Our Ability to Drink Milk Evolved Way Faster Than Scientists Thought

Learn about the disturbing original plots of five beloved fairy tales, how the HALT method can help control your impulses, and why our ability to drink milk evolved way faster than we thought! Here Are the Disturbing and Gory Origins of 5 Beloved Fairy Tales by Stephanie Bucklin Grimm 021: Cinderella. (2011). Pitt.Edu. https://www.pitt.edu/~dash/grimm021.html  ‌Snow White. (2014). Vcu.Edu. https://germanstories.vcu.edu/grimm/schneeeng.html  ‌Beauty and the Beast. (2011). Pitt.Edu. http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/beauty.html  ‌Hans Christian Andersen : The Snow Queen. (2019). Andersen.Sdu.Dk. https://andersen.sdu.dk/vaerk/hersholt/TheSnowQueen_e.html  Hans Christian Andersen: The Little Mermaid. (2020). Gilead.Org.Il. http://hca.gilead.org.il/li_merma.html  Learn the “HALT” Method to Control Your Impulses by Annie Hartman Original episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/space-elevator-science-halt-impulse-control-method/  Our ability to drink milk evolved way faster than we thought by Cameron Duke An Evolutionary Whodunit: How Did Humans Develop Lactose Tolerance? (2012, December 28). NPR.Org. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/12/27/168144785/an-evolutionary-whodunit-how-did-humans-develop-lactose-tolerance Burger, J., Link, V., Blöcher, J., Schulz, A., Sell, C., Pochon, Z., Diekmann, Y., Žegarac, A., Hofmanová, Z., Winkelbach, L., Reyna-Blanco, C. S., Bieker, V., Orschiedt, J., Brinker, U., Scheu, A., Leuenberger, C., Bertino, T. S., Bollongino, R., Lidke, G., … Wegmann, D. (2020). Low Prevalence of Lactase Persistence in Bronze Age Europe Indicates Ongoing Strong Selection over the Last 3,000 Years. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2020.08.033 Stony Brook University. (2020, September 3). Genetic Analysis of Bones From a Bronze Age Battle Reveal Lactose Tolerance Quickly Spread Throughout Europe. Scitechdaily.Com. https://scitechdaily.com/genetic-analysis-of-bones-from-a-bronze-age-battle-reveal-lactose-tolerance-quickly-spread-throughout-europe/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, October 14, 2020

How Superstitions Can Reduce Anxiety

Learn how superstitions can actually reduce anxiety, why rebooting can often fix computer problems, and why the first full dinosaur skeleton ever found is finally being studied 160 years later. How Superstitions Can Actually Reduce Anxiety by Reuben Westmaas Brooks, A. W., Schroeder, J., Risen, J. L., Gino, F., Galinsky, A. D., Norton, M. I., & Schweitzer, M. E. (2016). Don’t stop believing: Rituals improve performance by decreasing anxiety. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 137, 71–85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obhdp.2016.07.004  ‌Oksman, O. (2016, July 25). The psychology of luck: how superstition can help you win. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jul/25/psychology-donald-trump-win-luck-superstition  Why Does Rebooting Fix Computer Problems? By Sonja Hodgen Miles, R. (2016, September 14). Explained: why a reboot is the go-to computer fix. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/explained-why-a-reboot-is-the-go-to-computer-fix-65261  1&1 IONOS Inc. (2020, March 25). What is a bootloader? IONOS Digitalguide; 1&1 IONOS Inc. https://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/server/configuration/what-is-a-bootloader/  ‌Operating System Definition | What is an Operating System? (2019). Webopedia.Com. https://www.webopedia.com/TERM/O/operating_system.html  ‌Rouse, M. (2017). flash memory card. SearchStorage; TechTarget. https://searchstorage.techtarget.com/definition/memory-card?_ga=2.8198770.1576329453.1600860503-1257166889.1600860503  The First Complete Dinosaur Skeleton Ever Found has Finally Been Studied After 160 Years by Grant Currin Scelidosaurus: ready for its closeup at last. (2020, August 26). University of Cambridge. https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/scelidosaurus  Norman, D. B. (2020). Scelidosaurus harrisonii (Dinosauria: Ornithischia) from the Early Jurassic of Dorset, England: biology and phylogenetic relationships. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. https://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlaa061  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, October 13, 2020

Hacking Earth to Fight Climate Change

Learn about the likelihood that we all live in a computer simulation. Then, author Thomas Kostigen explains how geoengineering might help cool the planet and save the world.  Two physicists calculated the likelihood that we live in a computer simulation by Grant Currin The Physics arXiv Blog. (2020, August 28). This Equation Calculates the Chances We Live in a Computer Simulation. Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/this-equation-calculates-the-chances-we-live-in-a-computer-simulation  Bibeau-Delisle, A., & Brassard, G. (2020). Probability and consequences of living inside a computer simulation. ArXiv.Org. https://arxiv.org/abs/2008.09275  Additional resources from Thomas Kostigen, New York Times-bestselling author and journalist: Pick up "Hacking Planet Earth: How Geoengineering Can Help Us Reimagine the Future" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ZNRCt8   See all of Thomas Kostigen's books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FGZvtE    Thomas Kostigen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kostigen  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, October 12, 2020

Earth's Atmosphere May Be Rusting the Moon

Learn why the concept of zero is newer than you might think, how you can worry more productively, and why the Earth’s atmosphere might be rusting the moon. The Concept of Zero Is Newer Than You'd Expect by Reuben Westmaas Matson, J. (2009, August 21). The Origin of Zero. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/history-of-zero/ What is the origin of zero? How did we indicate nothingness before zero? (2007, January 16). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-origin-of-zer/ ‌Szalay, J. (2017, September 18). Who Invented Zero? Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/27853-who-invented-zero.html  Devlin, H. (2017, September 13). Much ado about nothing: ancient Indian text contains earliest zero symbol. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/sep/14/much-ado-about-nothing-ancient-indian-text-contains-earliest-zero-symbol  ‌Brahmagupta: Mathematician and Astronomer. (2020, February 20). The Story of Mathematics - A History of Mathematical Thought from Ancient Times to the Modern Day. https://www.storyofmathematics.com/indian_brahmagupta.html  How to Worry More Productively by Kelsy Donk Ro, C. (2020). The surprising upsides of worrying. Bbc.Com. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200824-why-worrying-isnt-as-bad-as-you-think Anisa Purbasari Horton. (2018, March 20). How I Learned To Worry Productively. Fast Company; Fast Company. https://www.fastcompany.com/40543707/how-i-learned-to-worry-productively  Skwarecki, B. (2017, March 20). How to Worry Productively. Vitals; Vitals. https://vitals.lifehacker.com/how-to-worry-productively-1793456809  What is Productive Worry? (2012). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anxiety-files/200805/what-is-productive-worry  Earth's Atmosphere May be Rusting the Moon by Grant Currin Has Earth’s oxygen rusted the Moon for billions of years? (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/uoha-heo083120.php  Li, S., Lucey, P. G., Fraeman, A. A., Poppe, A. R., Sun, V. Z., Hurley, D. M., & Schultz, P. H. (2020). Widespread hematite at high latitudes of the Moon. Science Advances, 6(36), eaba1940. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aba1940 Kramer, M. (2020, September 8). Researchers find rust on the Moon. Axios; Axios. https://www.axios.com/moon-rust-4a473774-6aa4-4b25-994c-7ba3f032d307.html  NASA -  The Moon and the Magnetotail. (2020). Nasa.Gov. https://www.nasa.gov/topics/moonmars/features/magnetotail_080416.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fri, October 09, 2020

It’s “Patient O,” Not “Patient Zero”

Learn about how patient O became patient zero, what it takes for a species to evolve twice, and how pesky fruit flies keep getting into your garbage. Please nominate Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards! It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/nominate/ It's "Patient O," Not "Patient Zero" by Ashley Hamer Researchers Clear “Patient Zero” From AIDS Origin Story. (2016, October 26). NPR.Org. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/10/26/498876985/mystery-solved-how-hiv-came-to-the-u-s  ‌Worobey, M., Watts, T. D., McKay, R. A., Suchard, M. A., Granade, T., Teuwen, D. E., Koblin, B. A., Heneine, W., Lemey, P., & Jaffe, H. W. (2016). 1970s and ‘Patient 0’ HIV-1 genomes illuminate early HIV/AIDS history in North America. Nature, 539(7627), 98–101. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature19827  With Iterative Evolution, a Species Can Evolve TWICE by Cameron Duke Brigit Katz. (2019, May 13). How Evolution Brought a Flightless Bird Back From Extinction. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-evolution-brought-flightless-bird-back-extinction-180972166/ Mancini, M. (2019, May 31). Iterative Evolution: Did the Aldabra Rail Evolve Twice? HowStuffWorks. https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/evolution/iterative-evolution.htm Hume, J. P., & Martill, D. (2019). Repeated evolution of flightlessness in Dryolimnas rails (Aves: Rallidae) after extinction and recolonization on Aldabra. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 186(3), 666–672. https://doi.org/10.1093/zoolinnean/zlz018 How do fruitflies keep getting into my house? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Julien) Binns, C. (2012, November 18). Where Do Fruit Flies Come From? Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/32251-where-do-fruit-flies-come-from.html  ‌Drosophila melanogaster. (2020). Animal Diversity Web. https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Drosophila_melanogaster/  ‌Fruit Flies | Entomology. (2017). Uky.Edu. https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef621  ‌van Breugel, F., & Dickinson, M. H. (2014). Plume-Tracking Behavior of Flying Drosophila Emerges from a Set of Distinct Sensory-Motor Reflexes. Current Biology, 24(3), 274–286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2013.12.023  ‌Markow, T. A. (2015). The secret lives of Drosophila flies. ELife, 4. https://doi.org/10.7554/elife.06793  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thu, October 08, 2020

How Cold Was the Last Ice Age?

Learn about how cold the last ice age was, why your body’s stress response can actually be healthy for you, and how to stop a jack-a-lantern from spoiling. Please nominate Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards! It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/nominate/ Researchers Know How Cold the Last Ice Age Was by Grant Currin How cold was the ice age? Researchers now know. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-08/uoa-hcw082120.php  Tierney, J.E., Zhu, J., King, J. et al. (2020). Glacial cooling and climate sensitivity revisited. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2617-x  Pandemic Stress Study Shows That a Stress Response Can be Healthy by Kelsey Donk People with Lower Biological Response to Standard Stress Task Showed More PTSD Symptoms After COVID-19 Crisis Began. (2020, August 30). Media and Public Relations | Baylor University. https://www.baylor.edu/mediacommunications/news.php  Ginty, A. T., Young, D. A., Tyra, A. T., Hurley, P. E., Brindle, R. C., & Williams, S. E. (2020). Heart rate reactivity to acute psychological stress predicts higher levels of PTSD symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychosomatic Medicine, Publish Ahead of Print. https://doi.org/10.1097/psy.0000000000000848 How to stop a jack-o-lantern from spoiling by Ashley Hamer Original episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/arthur-conan-doyle-harry-houdini-friendship-how-to/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, October 07, 2020

How Scientists Teleported Fish Behavior

Learn about why cancer is stranger than we think and how scientists have “teleported” the behavior of real fish into robot fish. Please nominate Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards! It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/nominate/  Scientists "teleported" the real-time behavior of a real fish onto a robot fish by Grant Currin Zebrafish Help Unlock Clues to Human Disease. (2018). Hopkinsmedicine.Org. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/research/advancements-in-research/fundamentals/in-depth/zebrafish-help-unlock-clues-to-human-disease  Zebrafish Behavior: Opportunities and Challenges. (2019). Annual Reviews. https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/full/10.1146/annurev-neuro-071714-033857  ‌Beam me up: Researchers use “behavioral teleporting” to study social interactions. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-08/ntso-bmu082420.php  ‌Karakaya, M., Macrì, S., & Porfiri, M. (2020). Behavioral Teleporting of Individual Ethograms onto Inanimate Robots: Experiments on Social Interactions in Live Zebrafish. IScience, 23(8), 101418. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2020.101418  Additional resources from Kat Arney: Pick up "Rebel Cell: Cancer, Evolution, and the New Science of Life's Oldest Betrayal" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32zrPqg Rebel Cell's website: https://www.rebelcellbook.com/ Kat Arney's website: https://katarney.com/ Kat Arney's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kat_Arney Genetics Unzipped podcast: https://geneticsunzipped.com/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, October 06, 2020

How Cancer Evolves in the Body (w/ Dr. Kat Arney)

Learn about the impressive memories of goldfish. Plus, hear from Dr. Kat Arney about why an evolutionary perspective may be the key to fighting cancer. Please nominate Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards! It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/nominate/ Goldfish Have Great Memories, Thank You Very Much by Anna Todd Brown, C. (2001). Familiarity with the test environment improves escape responses in the crimson spotted rainbowfish, Melanotaenia duboulayi. Animal Cognition, 4(2), 109–113. https://doi.org/10.1007/s100710100105  ‌Gee, P., Stephenson, D., & Wright, D. E. (1994). TEMPORAL DISCRIMINATION LEARNING OF OPERANT FEEDING IN GOLDFISH  (CARASSIUS AURATUS). Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior, 62(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1901/jeab.1994.62-1  ‌Yap, S. (2011). Unbelievable Goldfish Plays Fetch [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kuXdYx87s4 Additional resources from Dr. Kat Arney: Pick up "Rebel Cell: Cancer, Evolution, and the New Science of Life's Oldest Betrayal" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32zrPqg Rebel Cell's website: https://www.rebelcellbook.com/ Kat Arney's website: https://katarney.com/ Kat Arney's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kat_Arney Genetics Unzipped podcast: https://geneticsunzipped.com/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, October 05, 2020

3 Mythological Creatures That Were Inspired by Real Fossils

Learn about three mythological creatures that were inspired by real fossils, how people prefer to root for winning individuals over teams, and how scientists have created interactive paper. Please nominate Curiosity Daily for Best Technology & Science Podcast in the 2020 Discover Pods Awards! It's free and only takes a minute. Thanks so much! https://awards.discoverpods.com/nominate/ Three Mythological Creatures That Were Actually Inspired by Real Fossils by Reuben Westmaas Pappas, S. (2017, July 18). Cyclops and Dragon Tongues: How Real Fossils Inspired Giant Myths. Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/59837-how-real-fossils-inspired-giant-myths.html  ‌Greek Giants | AMNH. (2020). American Museum of Natural History. https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/land/greek-giants  Yaserda, J. (2016). The pocket-sized pachyderms of Sicily. Earth Archives. http://www.eartharchives.org/articles/the-pocket-sized-pachyderms-of-sicily/  ‌Mammoth Paleontology | The Mammoth. (2015). Umass.Edu. https://blogs.umass.edu/holtb/2017/12/06/mammoth-paleontology/  ‌The skeletons of Cyclops and Lestrigons: misinterpretation of Quaternary vertebrates as remains of the mythological giants. (2019). Historical Biology. ‌https://doi.org/10.1080/08912963.2017.1342640  People love seeing individuals hit winning streaks, but not teams by Kelsey Donk People love winning streaks by individuals -- teams, not so much. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-08/osu-plw083020.php  Walker, J., & Gilovich, T. (2020). The streaking star effect: Why people want superior performance by individuals to continue more than identical performance by groups. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspa0000256  A new printing process can turn paper into a machine interface by Steffie Drucker Your paper notebook could become your next tablet. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-09/pu-ypn083120.php Nalewicki, J. (2020, September 4). With a Simple Piece of Paper, Engineers Create Self-Powered, Wireless Keyboard. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/your-next-digital-tablet-could-be-made-paper-180975727/  Song, V. (2020, September). Engineers Have Figured Out How to Make Interactive Paper. Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/engineers-have-figured-out-how-to-make-interactive-pape-1844918464  Paper keypad demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0iCxjicJIQ&feature=youtu.be Paper music player demonstration:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9E6vXYtIw0&feature=youtu.be Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP

Fri, October 02, 2020

Why The Mantis Shrimp Can Punch So Hard Without Damage

Learn about how your schedule might be hurting your health, why the mantis shrimp is able to punch so hard without hurting itself, and who invented the aluminum can. Your Schedule Might be Hurting Your Health — Here's What to Do About It by Reuben Westmaas Your schedule could be killing you. (2017). Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/your-schedule-could-be-killing-you/  ‌Johnston, J. (2017, June 16). Why your work schedule is bad for your health. Quartz; Quartz. https://qz.com/1006048/waking-up-early-for-work-could-quite-literally-be-killing-you/  ‌Hamblin, J. (2016, October 20). The Health Effects of Night Shifts. The Atlantic; The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2016/10/night-shifts-the-worst/504800/  ‌Walton, A. G. (2019, January 26). Just One Night Of Sleep Loss Can Affect Body And Mind, Studies Find. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2019/01/26/new-insights-on-how-sleep-deprivation-affects-body-and-mind/#65c9e6078be1  The Mantis Shrimp Can Punch at 50 MPH Without Damage, and Now We Know Why by Grant Currin Mechanics of Movement: Mantis Shrimp | The Patek Lab. (2013). Duke.Edu. https://pateklab.biology.duke.edu/mechanics-movement-mantis-shrimp  UCI materials scientists study a sea creature that packs a powerful punch. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-08/uoc--um081420.php  Huang, W., Shishehbor, M., Guarín-Zapata, N., Kirchhofer, N. D., Li, J., Cruz, L., Wang, T., Bhowmick, S., Stauffer, D., Manimunda, P., Bozhilov, K. N., Caldwell, R., Zavattieri, P., & Kisailus, D. (2020). A natural impact-resistant bicontinuous composite nanoparticle coating. Nature Materials. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-020-0768-7  Bowler, J. (2020). Mantis Shrimp Have The Ocean’s Fastest Punch. Now We Know How Their Claws Survive. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-how-mantis-shrimp-can-punch-so-hard-without-damaging-their-claw    Who invented the aluminum can? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Melissa) Maxwell, D. (1993). Beer Cans: A Guide for the Archaeologist. Historical Archaeology, 27(1), 95-113. Retrieved September 9, 2020, from http://www.jstor.org/stable/25616219 Aluminum Cans | The Aluminum Association. (2017). Aluminum.Org. https://www.aluminum.org/product-markets/aluminum-cans Venton, D. (2011, January 24). Jan. 24, 1935: First Canned Beer Sold. WIRED. https://www.wired.com/2011/01/0124first-us-canned-beer/  ‌Narvaez, A. A. (1989, October 28). E. C. Fraze, 76; Devised Pull Tab. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1989/10/28/obituaries/e-c-fraze-76-devised-pull-tab.html  ‌Vanderbilt, T. (2012, September 24). The Brilliant Redesign of the Soda Can Tab. Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/human-interest/2012/09/can-tabs-how-aluminum-pop-tabs-were-redesigned-to-make-drinking-soda-safer-and-the-world-a-cleaner-place.html    Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natali

Thu, October 01, 2020

What Happens When You Pull a Muscle?

Learn about what your muscles go through when they get pulled, whether trees have heartbeats, and the real science behind the recovering alcoholics’ mantra “one day at a time.” What Happens When You Pull a Muscle? by Ashley Hamer Pietrangelo, A. (2019). Muscle Strains. Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/health/strains#treatment4  Lee, S. (2016, February 17). What to Do When You Pull a Muscle From Working Out. Vitals; Vitals. https://vitals.lifehacker.com/what-to-do-when-you-pull-a-muscle-from-working-out-1759172514  Trees May Have a “Heartbeat” by Reuben Westmaas Original episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/tree-heartbeats-morse-code-silurian-hypothesis-anc/ Neuroscience backs up the recovering alcoholic's mantra "one day at a time" by Steffie Drucker Why “one day at a time” works for recovering alcoholics. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-08/yu-wd082720.php Blaine, S. K., Wemm, S., Fogelman, N., Lacadie, C., Seo, D., Scheinost, D., & Sinha, R. (2020). Association of Prefrontal-Striatal Functional Pathology With Alcohol Abstinence Days at Treatment Initiation and Heavy Drinking After Treatment Initiation. American Journal of Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.19070703  Alcohol Facts and Statistics. (2019, April 25). National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/brochures-and-fact-sheets/alcohol-facts-and-statistics  Alcohol Abuse Differ From Alcoholism. (2019, October 30). Swift River Rehab Center. https://www.swiftriver.com/blog/alcohol-abuse-vs-alcoholism/  One day at a Time in Recovery -. (2019, April 5). Alcoholrehab.Com. https://alcoholrehab.com/addiction-recovery/one-day-at-a-time-in-recovery/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wed, September 30, 2020

The Dirty, Smelly History of Soap (w/ Cody Cassidy)

Cody Cassidy is back to talk about how soap was invented. You’ll also learn about a bias that makes people believe poor people have thicker skin, and how good anxiety can help you get things done.  Good Anxiety Can Help You Get Things Done by Reuben Westmaas Must We Suffer to Succeed? | Journal of Individual Differences | Vol 38, No 2. (2017). Journal of Individual Differences. https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/abs/10.1027/1614-0001/a000228  ‌Dolan, E. W. (2017, July 8). People can use anxiety to motivate themselves, study finds. PsyPost; PsyPost. https://www.psypost.org/2017/07/people-can-use-anxiety-motivate-study-finds-49274  Society Perceives the Poor to Have a "Thick Skin" Compared to Others by Kelsey Donk Society perceives the poor as less affected by distress than those with more means. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-08/puww-spt081720.php  Cheek, N. N., & Shafir, E. (2020). The thick skin bias in judgments about people in poverty. Behavioural Public Policy, 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1017/bpp.2020.33  Additional resources from author Cody Cassidy: Pick up “Who Ate the First Oyster?: The Extraordinary People Behind the Greatest Firsts in History” on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FvRQOI  Cody Cassidy’s articles on Wired: https://www.wired.com/author/cody-cassidy/ Cody Cassidy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CodyCassidy Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tue, September 29, 2020

Who Ate the First Oyster? (With Cody Cassidy)

Learn about why we remember things in the opposite order as we see them and how spiders use atmospheric electricity to balloon through the air. You’ll also learn who actually ate the first oyster from author Cody Cassidy.   You Remember in the Opposite Order as You See by Reuben Westmaas Human brain recalls visual features in reverse order than it detects them: Study challenges traditional hierarchy of brain decoding; offers insight into how the brain makes perceptual judgements. (2017). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171009154946.htm   ‌Ding, S., Cueva, C. J., Tsodyks, M., & Qian, N. (2017). Visual perception as retrospective Bayesian decoding from high-to low-level features. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1706906114   Mohs, R. (2007, May 8). How Human Memory Works. HowStuffWorks. https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/human-memory1.htm   Ballooning spiders surf on electric fields by Cameron Duke Kuchment, A. (2012). How Spiders “Balloon.” Scientific American, 307(1), 28–28. https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0712-28b   Martin Lister. (2020). Ypsyork.Org. https://www.ypsyork.org/resources/yorkshire-scientists-and-innovators/dr-martin-lister/    Palermo, E. (2015, May 15). Cloudy with a Chance of Arachnids? “Spider Rain” Explained. Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/50856-spider-rain-explained.html ‌ Morley, E. L., & Robert, D. (2018). Electric Fields Elicit Ballooning in Spiders. Current Biology, 28(14), 2324-2330.e2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2018.05.057   Spiders go ballooning on electric fields. (2018, July 5). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2018-07-spiders-ballooning-electric-fields.html   ‌Science Magazine. (2018). Watch a ‘ballooning’ spider take flight [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrS0igctMi0   ‌Yong, E. (2018, July 5). Spiders Use Earth’s Electric Field to Fly Hundreds of Miles. The Atlantic; The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/07/the-electric-flight-of-spiders/564437/   Additional resources from author Cody Cassidy: Pick up “Who Ate the First Oyster?: The Extraordinary People Behind the Greatest Firsts in History” on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2FvRQOI  Cody Cassidy’s articles on Wired: https://www.wired.com/author/cody-cassidy/ Cody Cassidy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CodyCassidy Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mon, September 28, 2020

Why Friends “Swapped Bodies” for Science (Again!)

Learn how swapping bodies with our pals can alter the way we view ourselves, why California’s redwoods have been able to survive relentless wildfires, and the real reason there are colorful bumps on the sidewalk. (If this episode sounds familiar, congratulations! You got the episode that escaped a week ago. Oops! This one is cleaned up and ready for prime-time.) A study had friends "swap bodies" and it totally changed their sense of self by Grant Currin Nield, D. (2020). “Swapping Bodies” With a Friend Swaps Your Beliefs, Strange Experiment Reveals. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/strange-study-shows-swapping-bodies-with-a-friend-also-swaps-your-beliefs  Cosmos. (2020, August 27). A body swap could mess with your mind. Cosmos Magazine. https://cosmosmagazine.com/health/body-and-mind/a-body-swap-could-mess-with-your-mind/  Tacikowski, P., Weijs, M. L., & Ehrsson, H. H. (2020). Perception of Our Own Body Influences Self-Concept and Self-Incoherence Impairs Episodic Memory. IScience, 101429. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2020.101429  How did California's giant redwoods survive the raging wildfires? By Cameron Duke Choi, C. Q. (2020, August 21). Will California’s giant redwoods survive the raging wildfires? Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/will-california-redwoods-survive-wildfires.html  Guardian staff reporter. (2020, August 25). ‘The forest is not gone’: California’s ancient redwoods survive wildfires. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/25/redwoods-california-fires-trees-survival How Trees Survive and Thrive After A Fire - National Forest Foundation. (2015). Nationalforests.Org. https://www.nationalforests.org/our-forests/your-national-forests-magazine/how-trees-survive-and-thrive-after-a-fire Luna, T. (2008). Vegetative propagation of coastal redwood (Sequoia sempervirens(Lamb. ex D. Don) Endl.). Native Plants Journal, 9(1), 25–28. https://doi.org/10.2979/npj.2008.9.1.25  The redwoods of Coast and Sierra. (2020). Nps.Gov. https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/shirley/sec6.htm Thompson, A. (2020, August 26). Can redwoods Survive the Devastating California Wildfires? Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-redwoods-survive-the-devastating-california-wildfires/   Those Bumps On The Sidewalk Are There For A Good Reason by Anna Todd DfT, I. M. (2003). Guidance on the Use of Tactile Paving Surfaces. Department for Transport, London, UK. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-the-use-of-tactile-paving-surfaces  How Seiichi Miyake and Tactile Paving Changed the World for Visually Impaired People. (2019, March 18). Mentalfloss.Com. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/577187/seiichi-miyake-and-tactile-paving-google-doodle  ‌Scott, T. (2017). The Little-Known Patterns on British Streets [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdPymLgfXSY  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something ne

Mon, September 28, 2020

Why Friends “Swapped Bodies” for Science

Learn how swapping bodies with our pals can alter the way we view ourselves, why California’s redwoods have been able to survive relentless wildfires, and the real reason there are colorful bumps on the sidewalk. A study had friends "swap bodies" and it totally changed their sense of self by Grant Currin Nield, D. (2020). “Swapping Bodies” With a Friend Swaps Your Beliefs, Strange Experiment Reveals. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/strange-study-shows-swapping-bodies-with-a-friend-also-swaps-your-beliefs Cosmos. (2020, August 27). A body swap could mess with your mind. Cosmos Magazine. https://cosmosmagazine.com/health/body-and-mind/a-body-swap-could-mess-with-your-mind/ Tacikowski, P., Weijs, M. L., & Ehrsson, H. H. (2020). Perception of Our Own Body Influences Self-Concept and Self-Incoherence Impairs Episodic Memory. IScience, 101429. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2020.101429   How did California's giant redwoods survive the raging wildfires? By Cameron Duke Choi, C. Q. (2020, August 21). Will California’s giant redwoods survive the raging wildfires? Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/will-california-redwoods-survive-wildfires.html Guardian staff reporter. (2020, August 25). ‘The forest is not gone’: California’s ancient redwoods survive wildfires. The Guardian; The Guardian.  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/25/redwoods-california-fires-trees-survival How Trees Survive and Thrive After A Fire - National Forest Foundation. (2015).  Nationalforests.Org. https://www.nationalforests.org/our-forests/your-national-forests-magazine/how-trees-survive-and-thrive-after-a-fire Luna, T. (2008). Vegetative propagation of coastal redwood (Sequoia sempervirens(Lamb. ex D. Don) Endl.). Native Plants Journal, 9(1), 25–28. https://doi.org/10.2979/npj.2008.9.1.25 The redwoods of Coast and Sierra. (2020). Nps.Gov. https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/shirley/sec6.htm#:~:text=Both%20kinds%20of%20redwood%20are,they%20are%20not%20easily%20killed Thompson, A. (2020, August 26). Can redwoods Survive the Devastating California Wildfires? Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-redwoods-survive-the-devastating-california-wildfires/ Those Bumps On The Sidewalk Are There For A Good Reason by Anna Todd DfT, I. M. (2003). Guidance on the Use of Tactile Paving Surfaces. Department for Transport, London, UK. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-the-use-of-tactile-paving-surfaces  How Seiichi Miyake and Tactile Paving Changed the World for Visually Impaired People. (2019, March 18). Mentalfloss.Com. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/577187/seiichi-miyake-and-tactile-paving-google-doodle ‌Scott, T. (2017). The Little-Known Patterns on British Streets [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdPymLgfXSY Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Go

Fri, September 25, 2020

Why Don't We Sneeze in Our Sleep?

Scientists renamed human genes because of Microsoft Excel by Grant Currin Vincent, J. (2020, August 6). Scientists rename human genes to stop Microsoft Excel from misreading them as dates. The Verge; The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/6/21355674/human-genes-rename-microsoft-excel-misreading-dates Ziemann, M., Eren, Y., & El-Osta, A. (2016). Gene name errors are widespread in the scientific literature. Genome Biology, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-016-1044-7 Bruford, E. A., Braschi, B., Denny, P., Jones, T. E. M., Seal, R. L., & Tweedie, S. (2020). Guidelines for human gene nomenclature. Nature Genetics, 52(8), 754–758. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41588-020-0669-3  A new study finds that the person you choose isn't as important as the relationship you build by Kelsey Donk Betuel, E. (2020, July 27). Landmark study on 11,196 couples pinpoints what dating apps get so wrong. Inverse; Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/dating-study-predicts-happy-relationships  Joel, S., Eastwick, P. W., Allison, C. J., Arriaga, X. B., Baker, Z. G., Bar-Kalifa, E., Bergeron, S., Birnbaum, G. E., Brock, R. L., Brumbaugh, C. C., Carmichael, C. L., Chen, S., Clarke, J., Cobb, R. J., Coolsen, M. K., Davis, J., de Jong, D. C., Debrot, A., DeHaas, E. C., … Wolf, S. (2020). Machine learning uncovers the most robust self-report predictors of relationship quality across 43 longitudinal couples studies. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(32), 19061–19071. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1917036117  Why don't we sneeze or burp in our sleep?by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Natalie) Shieh, M. (2017). Is it possible to sneeze while you are sleeping? Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/sneeze-sleep/  Villazon, L. (2019). Can you sneeze in your sleep? BBC Science Focus Magazine; BBC Science Focus Magazine. https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/can-you-sneeze-in-your-sleep/  ‌Do people sneeze in their sleep without waking up? (2008, July 31). Mentalfloss.Com. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/19227/do-people-sneeze-their-sleep-without-waking  ‌Repasky, D. (2019, January 3). Swallowing Air with CPAP (Aerophagia): Causes and Solutions | CPAP.com Blog. CPAP.Com Blog. https://www.cpap.com/blog/swallowing-air-with-cpap-aerophagia/  ‌Karamanolis, G., Triantafyllou, K., Tsiamoulos, Z., Polymeros, D., Kalli, T., Misailidis, N., Liakakos, T., & Ladas, S. D. (2009). Effect of Sleep on Excessive Belching. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 1. https://doi.org/10.1097/mcg.0b013e3181bd885e  ‌Bredenoord, A. J. (2013). Management of Belching, Hiccups, and Aerophagia. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 11(1), 6–12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cgh.2012.09.006 ‌Imran Khawaja, Spurling, B. C., & Shantanu Singh. (2020, July 19). REM Sleep Behavior Disorder. Nih.Gov; StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534239/  ‌Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Strok

Thu, September 24, 2020

The Math Bias That Makes You Misjudge COVID-19

Learn how the mathematical mistake of exponential growth bias makes people underestimate the spread of COVID-19, how crocodiles have survived since the dinosaurs, and how puns activate both sides of the brain.  "Exponential growth bias" can make people underestimate COVID-19 by Steffie Drucker Robson, D. (2020). Exponential growth bias: The numerical error behind Covid-19. BBC.Com. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200812-exponential-growth-bias-the-numerical-error-behind-covid-19  Shlomo Benartzi. (2019, June 17). If You Don’t Save Enough, Perhaps You Have ‘Exponential Growth Bias.’ WSJ; The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/if-you-dont-save-enough-perhaps-you-have-exponential-growth-bias-11560737101  Dispatch 1: Numbers | Radiolab | WNYC Studios. (2020). WNYC Studios. https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/dispatch-numbers  ‌Lammers, J., Crusius, J., & Gast, A. (2020). Correcting misperceptions of exponential coronavirus growth increases support for social distancing. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(28), 16264–16266. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2006048117  ‌Banerjee, R., Bhattacharya, J., & Majumdar, P. (2020). Exponential-growth prediction bias and compliance with safety measures in the times of COVID-19. ArXiv.Org. https://arxiv.org/abs/2005.01273 Crocodiles Are Prehistoric Monsters Who Survived The Dinosaur's Extinction by Reuben Westmaas Pappas, S. (2017, July 5). Super Croc with T. Rex Teeth May Have Chowed Down on Dinosaurs. Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/59697-super-croc-with-t-rex-teeth-ate-dinosaurs.html  ‌Osborne, H. (2017, July 4). Ancient Giant “Ghost” Crocodile With T-Rex-Sized Teeth Discovered in Madagascar. Newsweek; Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/ancient-giant-crocodie-t-rex-teeth-madagascar-631590  Nova. (1998, April 28). The Extraordinary Lives of Crocs. Pbs.Org; Nova. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/extraordinary-lives-of-crocs/  “Getting” Puns Means Both Sides of Your Brain Are Working Together by Reuben Westmaas Original episode: https://www.curiositydaily.com/nasa-cryosleep-chambers-your-brain-on-puns-why-red/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, September 23, 2020

Wildfires Can Create Their Own Storms

Learn about how wildfires are powerful enough to create their own storms, how the invention of bags influenced human evolution, and how announcers with low voices can make products larger. Wildfires can create their own storms by Cameron Duke Specktor, B. (2017, December 12). What Are Pyrocumulus Clouds? California Fires Spawn Eerie Formations. Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/61167-what-are-pyrocumulus-clouds.html  Cunningham, P., & Reeder, M. J. (2009). Severe convective storms initiated by intense wildfires: Numerical simulations of pyro-convection and pyro-tornadogenesis. Geophysical Research Letters, 36(12). https://doi.org/10.1029/2009gl039262 What Makes a Firenado? (2020, August 23). Sierra Club. https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/what-makes-firenado#:~:text=During%20the%20Carr%20Fire%20in WMO. (2017). Flammagenitus | International Cloud Atlas. International Cloud Atlas. https://cloudatlas.wmo.int/en/flammagenitus.html  NASA -  Fire-Breathing Storm Systems. (2010). Nasa.Gov. https://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/pyrocb.html  How bags enabled human evolution by Cameron Duke Bell, B. (2017, June 4). Who killed Oetzi the Iceman? BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-40104139#:~:text=High%20in%20a%20remote%20area Hardy, B. L., Moncel, M.-H., Kerfant, C., Lebon, M., Bellot-Gurlet, L., & Mélard, N. (2020). Direct evidence of Neanderthal fibre technology and its cognitive and behavioral implications. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-61839-w Langley, M. C., & Suddendorf, T. (2020). Mobile containers in human cognitive evolution studies: Understudied and underrepresented. Evolutionary Anthropology: Issues, News, and Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1002/evan.21857 Langley, M., & Suddendorf, T. (2020, August 12). Got your bag? The critical place of mobile containers in human evolution. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/got-your-bag-the-critical-place-of-mobile-containers-in-human-evolution-142712  Deep Voices And Low Pitches Make Products Seem Larger by Stephanie Bucklin Lowe, M. L., & Haws, K. L. (2017). Sounds Big: The Effects of Acoustic Pitch on Product Perceptions. Journal of Marketing Research, 54(2), 331–346. https://doi.org/10.1509/jmr.14.0300 ‌When It Comes to Size, Sound Matters in Ads. (2017). Gatech.Edu. http://www.news.gatech.edu/2017/04/13/when-it-comes-size-sound-matters-ads ‌Wehner, M. (2017, April 15). Arby’s Voice: How Deep Voices Affect Your Mind. BGR; BGR. https://bgr.com/2017/04/14/arbys-voice-advertising-research/ ‌N. Gutierrez. (2017, April 17). What Sounds Have To Do With Making Products, Foods Appear Larger In Commercial Ads. Science Times. http://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/12579/20170417/what-sounds-making-products-foods-appear-larger-commercial-ads.htm ‌Mondloch, C. J., & Maurer, D. (2004). Do small white balls squeak? Pitch-object correspondences in young children. Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience, 4(2), 133–136. htt

Tue, September 22, 2020

Why Multitasking Keeps You Snacking

Learn about how rats might not have been all to blame for the bubonic plagues and why we’re more prone to mindlessly eat while we multitask. When It Comes to the Black Death, the Rats May Have Been Framed by Ashley Hamer History.com Editors. (2010, September 17). Black Death. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/topics/middle-ages/black-death  Gill, V. (2018, January 15). Black Death “spread by humans not rats.” BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-42690577  Dean, K. R., Krauer, F., Walløe, L., Lingjærde, O. C., Bramanti, B., Stenseth, N. C., & Schmid, B. V. (2018). Human ectoparasites and the spread of plague in Europe during the Second Pandemic. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 115(6), 1304–1309. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1715640115  Multitasking might make you keep snacking even when you're full by Kelsey Donk Ford, A. (2020) TV-watching snackers beware: you won’t notice you’re full if your attention is elsewhere. University of Sussex. https://www.sussex.ac.uk/news/research?id=52535 Morris, J., Vi, C. T., Obrist, M., Forster, S., & Yeomans, M. R. (2020). Ingested but not perceived: Response to satiety cues disrupted by perceptual load. Appetite, 104813. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2020.104813  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, September 21, 2020

Why Do Young People Have More Déjà Vu?

Learn about whether animals can predict earthquakes, why younger folks experience déjà vu more often, and how software that helped us reach the moon was literally woven by hand. Can Animals Really Sense an Earthquake Coming? A New Study Says Yes by Grant Currin Pratik Pawar. (2020, July 22). Animals Sense Earthquakes Before They Happen. Can They Help Us Predict Disasters? Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/animals-sense-earthquakes-before-they-happen-can-they-help-us-predict ‌Averett, N. (2020, July 31). Do Animals Really Anticipate Earthquakes? Sensors Hint They Do. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-animals-really-anticipate-earthquakes-sensors-hint-they-do/ ‌The sixth sense of animals. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/m-tss070320.php Wikelski, M., Mueller, U., Scocco, P., Catorci, A., Desinov, L. V., Belyaev, M. Y., Keim, D., Pohlmeier, W., Fechteler, G., & Martin Mai, P. (2020). Potential short‐term earthquake forecasting by farm animal monitoring. Ethology. https://doi.org/10.1111/eth.13078 Why Do Young People Experience More Déjà Vu? By Ashley Hamer Focal Onset Aware Seizures (simple partial seizures). (2017). Epilepsy Foundation. https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/types-seizures/focal-onset-aware-seizures-aka-simple-partial-seizures ‌Brown, A. S. (2003). A review of the deja vu experience. Psychological bulletin, 129(3), 394. https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.129.3.394  Teale, J. C. (2015, March 3). What is Déjà Vu? Scientific American Blog Network. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/frontiers-for-young-minds/what-is-d-233-j-224-vu/ The Apollo Missions Used Guidance Software That Was Literally Woven by Hand by Ashley Hamer Brock, D.C. (September 2017). Software as Hardware: Apollo’s Rope Memory. IEEE Spectrum: Technology, Engineering, and Science News. https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-history/space-age/software-as-hardware-apollos-rope-memory ‌John R. Garman Oral History. (2010). Nasa.Gov. https://historycollection.jsc.nasa.gov/JSCHistoryPortal/history/oral_histories/GarmanJR/GarmanJR_3-27-01.htm ‌McMillan, R. (2015, October 13). Her Code Got Humans on the Moon—And Invented Software Itself. WIRED. https://www.wired.com/2015/10/margaret-hamilton-nasa-apollo/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, September 18, 2020

Children Led a Research Project, Painting Eyes on Cow Butts, and Whether to Rinse Your Recycling

Learn about how children led their own research project into what they really think of adults, how painting eyes on cow butts could help solve a wildlife conservation problem, and whether it’s a good idea to rinse out your recycling. Children led a research project into what they really think of adults by Kelsey Donk Maynard, E., & Barton, S. (2020, August 7). Children reveal what they really think of adults – in their own research paper. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/children-reveal-what-they-really-think-of-adults-in-their-own-research-paper-144025 Because ‘grown-ups don’t always get it right’: Allyship with children in research – from research question to authorship. (2020). Qualitative Research in Psychology. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14780887.2020.1794086?journalCode=uqrp20 Painting eyes on cow butts may help solve a key wildlife conservation problem by Cameron Duke Radford, C., Jordan, N. R., & Rogers, T. (2020, August 7). Lions are less likely to attack cattle with eyes painted on their backsides. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/lions-are-less-likely-to-attack-cattle-with-eyes-painted-on-their-backsides-142488  Radford, C., McNutt, J. W., Rogers, T., Maslen, B., & Jordan, N. (2020). Artificial eyespots on cattle reduce predation by large carnivores. Communications Biology, 3(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-020-01156-0 Is it wasteful to rinse out recycling? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Lydia) Recycling can be confusing, and many different cities do it in many different ways. So when in doubt, check the website of your local recycling program. It’ll tell you exactly what to do to get your recyclables recycled. Thanks for your question, Lydia! If you have a question, send it into podcast at curiosity dot com, or leave us a voicemail at 312-596-5208. Douglas, N. (2018, June 12). How to Rinse Your Recyclables Without Wasting Water. Lifehacker. https://lifehacker.com/how-to-rinse-your-recyclables-without-wasting-water-1826764672 Nina Shen Rastogi. (2009, February 3). Is it worth it to wash out your recyclables? Slate Magazine. https://slate.com/technology/2009/02/is-it-worth-it-to-wash-out-your-recyclables.html Should you rinse your recyclables? | Recycle Coach. (2019, September 16). Recycle Coach. https://recyclecoach.com/residents/blog/should-you-rinse-your-recyclables/ Thornton, T. (2017, May 28). Why you’re almost certainly wasting time rinsing your recycling. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/why-youre-almost-certainly-wasting-time-rinsing-your-recycling-78189 Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy informat

Thu, September 17, 2020

Why You Think You’re Too Smart for Ads, Studying Violinists to Understand Human Synchrony, and Relieving Pain by Holding Hands

Learn about how a phenomenon called the third-person effect makes us think we’re too smart for advertising to work on us, why scientists used violinists to study how humans sync in a complex network, and why you can relieve pain by holding hands! The Third-Person Effect Is Why We All Think We’re Too Smart for Ad Campaigns by Anna Todd Davison, W. P. (1983). The Third-Person Effect in Communication. Public Opinion Quarterly, 47(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1086/268763 Third-Person Effect and Pandemic Flu: The Role of Severity, Self-Efficacy Method Mentions, and Message Source. (2016). Journal of Health Communication. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10810730.2016.1245801?journalCode=uhcm20  The Influence of Presumed Fake News Influence: Examining Public Support for Corporate Corrective Response, Media Literacy Interventions, and Governmental Regulation. (2020). Mass Communication and Society. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15205436.2020.1750656?journalCode=hmcs20  ‌McLeod, D. M., Eveland, W. P., & Nathanson, A. I. (1997). Support for Censorship of Violent and Misogynic Rap Lyrics. Communication Research, 24(2), 153–174. https://doi.org/10.1177/009365097024002003  Scientists used violinists to study how humans sync in a complex network by Grant Currin Elad Shniderman. (2020, August 25). Sync Variations. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/394199689 What violin synchronization can teach us about better networking in complex times. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-08/sbu-wvs081120.php Shahal, S., Wurzberg, A., Sibony, I., Duadi, H., Shniderman, E., Weymouth, D., Davidson, N., & Fridman, M. (2020). Synchronization of complex human networks. Nature Communications, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-17540-7 Researchers Study Violinists To Learn How Humans Act in Synchrony. (2020, August 11). Inside Science. https://www.insidescience.org/news/researchers-study-violinists-learn-how-humans-act-synchrony For an All-Natural Painkiller, Try Holding Your Partner’s Hand by Mae Rice Original episode: https://curiositydaily.com/asmr-video-health-benefits-moonquake-science-holdi/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, September 16, 2020

A Dark Sense of Humor May Mean a High IQ, Origin of the Word Orange, and Zombie Fires in the Arctic

Learn about how that dark sense of humor can mean a higher IQ, the origin of the word “orange,” and how the arctic produces “zombie fires.” A Dark Sense of Humor May Mean You Have a High IQ by Joanie Faletto  Willinger, U., Hergovich, A., Schmoeger, M., Deckert, M., Stoettner, S., Bunda, I., Witting, A., Seidler, M., Moser, R., Kacena, S., Jaeckle, D., Loader, B., Mueller, C., & Auff, E. (2017). Cognitive and emotional demands of black humour processing: the role of intelligence, aggressiveness and mood. Cognitive Processing, 18(2), 159–167. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10339-016-0789-y ‌Berman, R. (2017, March 10). You Can Stop Apologizing for Your Sick Sense of Humor. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/robby-berman/you-can-stop-apologizing-for-your-dark-sense-of-humor Which "Orange" Came First: the Color or the Fruit? By Reuben Westmaas Which came first - orange the colour or orange the fruit? | Independent. (2020). The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/which-came-first-orange-colour-or-orange-fruit-a6879541.html Guardian Staff. (2010, March 30). Notes and queries: Which came first, orange the colour or orange the fruit? When Blur were better than Oasis. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2010/mar/31/origin-of-the-orange Which Came First: Orange the Color or Orange the Fruit? (2012, February 8). Mentalfloss.Com. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/29942/which-came-first-orange-color-or-orange-fruit Which came first - orange the colour or orange the fruit? Do the two concepts share the same word in all languages? | Notes and Queries | guardian.co.uk. (2011). Theguardian.Com. https://www.theguardian.com/notesandqueries/query/0,5753,-4756,00.html Arctic wildfires can turn into "zombie fires" by Steffie Drucker ‘Zombie fires’ are erupting in Alaska and likely Siberia, signaling severe Arctic fire season may lie ahead. (2020, May 28). The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/05/28/zombie-fires-burning-arctic-siberia/ Cormier, Z. (2019). Why the Arctic is smouldering. Bbc.Com. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190822-why-is-the-arctic-on-fire ‌Tundra Topography and Soil. (2001). Alaska’s Tundra and Wildlife - Alaska Wildlife Curriculum Teacher’s Guide. Alaska Department of Fish and Game. http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static-sf/statewide/aquatic_ed/AWC%20ACTIVITIES/TUNDRA%20&%20WILDLIFE/BACKGROUND%20INFORMATION/Tundra%20II_Topography%20and%20Soil%20Facts.pdf Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Ashley Hamer and Natalia Reagan (filling in for Cody Gough). You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, September 15, 2020

Can Smiling Actually Make You Happier? And Why a Clockmaker Figured Out Longitude

Learn whether smiling can actually make you feel happier and why it took John Harrison, a working-class clockmaker, to figure out longitude. It Took a Working-Class Clockmaker to Figure Out Longitude by Ashley Hamer Dr Helen Klus. (2017, October 26). Latitude and Longitude. The Star Garden. http://www.thestargarden.co.uk/Longitude.html ‌Longitude found - the story of Harrison’s Clocks. (2015, October 7). Royal Museums Greenwich. https://www.rmg.co.uk/discover/explore/longitude-found-john-harrison Roberts, A. (2014, May 17). A true sea shanty: the story behind the Longitude prize. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/may/18/true-sea-shanty-story-behind-longitude-prize-john-harrison Can smiling really make you happier? By Grant Currin O’Grady, C. (2019, September 5). Can Smiling Really Make You Happier? FiveThirtyEight; FiveThirtyEight. https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/can-smiling-really-make-you-happier/ Woodell, A. (2020). Leaning into the replication crisis: Why you should consider conducting replication research. Https://Www.APA.org. https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2020/03/replication-crisis  Strack, F., Martin, L. L., & Stepper, S. (1988). Inhibiting and facilitating conditions of the human smile: A nonobtrusive test of the facial feedback hypothesis. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 54(5), 768–777. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.54.5.768  Wagenmakers, E.-J., Beek, T., Dijkhoff, L., Gronau, Q. F., Acosta, A., Adams, R. B., Albohn, D. N., Allard, E. S., Benning, S. D., Blouin-Hudon, E.-M., Bulnes, L. C., Caldwell, T. L., Calin-Jageman, R. J., Capaldi, C. A., Carfagno, N. S., Chasten, K. T., Cleeremans, A., Connell, L., DeCicco, J. M., … Zwaan, R. A. (2016). Registered Replication Report. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 11(6), 917–928. https://doi.org/10.1177/1745691616674458 Coles, N. A., March, D. S., Marmolejo-Ramos, F., Arinze, N. C., Ndukaihe, I. L. G., Özdoğru, A. A., … Liuzza, M. (2019, February 4). A Multi-Lab Test of the Facial Feedback Hypothesis by The Many Smiles Collaboration. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/cvpuw Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Natalia Reagan and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, September 14, 2020

Two Types of Empathy, Why Razors Dull, and Can You Learn Perfect Pitch?

Learn about how there are two types of empathy — and why we need both, why sturdy steel razors dull, and whether it’s possible to learn perfect pitch. There are two types of empathy, and we need both by Kelsey Donk Empathy Definition | What Is Empathy. (2020). Greater Good Magazine. UC Berkeley. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/empathy/definition  Hot to Help. (2020). Greater Good Magazine. UC Berkeley. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/hot_to_help  The Psychology of Emotional and Cognitive Empathy | Lesley University. (2020). Lesley.Edu. https://lesley.edu/article/the-psychology-of-emotional-and-cognitive-empathy  Clarke, J. (2020). Cognitive vs. Emotional Empathy. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/cognitive-and-emotional-empathy-4582389  If steel is stronger than hair, why do razors dull? By Grant Currin Carne, N. (2020, August 6). Hair v razor. Why hair wins. Cosmos Magazine. https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/materials/hair-v-razor-why-hair-wins/ Roscioli, G., Taheri-Mousavi, S. M., & Tasan, C. C. (2020). How hair deforms steel. Science, 369(6504), 689–694. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aba9490  Can You Learn Perfect Pitch? By Ashley Hamer Levitin, D. J., & Rogers, S. E. (2005). Absolute pitch: perception, coding, and controversies. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 9(1), 26–33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2004.11.007  ‌Van Hedger, S. C., Heald, S. L. M., Koch, R., & Nusbaum, H. C. (2015). Auditory working memory predicts individual differences in absolute pitch learning. Cognition, 140, 95–110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cognition.2015.03.012 Brady, P. T. (1970). Fixed‐Scale Mechanism of Absolute Pitch. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 48(4B), 883–887. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.1912227  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Natalia Reagan and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, September 11, 2020

We All Think We’re Bad With Names, The Genius of Hobo Code, and How Attractive Do You Think You Are?

Learn about why everyone claims they’re awful at remembering names; how “hobo code” helped itinerant workers communicate in the 1900s; and whether you probably see yourself as more attractive than you really are. We all think our memories are above average, except for remembering names by Steffi Drucker Finally, One Area Where We Don’t Think We’re Better Than Others: Remembering Names. (2020, August 5). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/08/05/finally-one-area-where-we-dont-think-were-better-than-others-remembering-names/  ‌Hargis, M. B., Whatley, M. C., & Castel, A. D. (2020). Remembering proper names as a potential exception to the better-than-average effect in younger and older adults. Psychology and Aging, 35(4), 497–507. https://doi.org/10.1037/pag0000472  If You Rode the Rails in the 1930s, Hobo Code is How You'd Know Where to Go by Reuben Westmaas Delana. (2010, June 3). Hoboglyphs: Secret Transient Symbols & Modern Nomad Codes. WebUrbanist. https://weburbanist.com/2010/06/03/hoboglyphs-secret-transient-symbols-modern-nomad-codes/  ‌Britt Hobo Days. (2020). Britt-Hobo-Days. https://www.britthobodays.com/  Does your brain perceive you as five times more attractive? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from T.J.) Epley, N., & Whitchurch, E. (2008). Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Enhancement in Self-Recognition. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 34(9), 1159–1170. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167208318601  Gordon, P. C., & Holyoak, K. J. (1983). Implicit learning and generalization of the "mere exposure" effect. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 45(3), 492–500. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.45.3.492  ‌Swami, V., Inamdar, S., Stieger, S., Nader, I. W., Pietschnig, J., Tran, U. S., & Voracek, M. (2012). A dark side of positive illusions? Associations between the love-is-blind bias and the experience of jealousy. Personality and Individual Differences, 53(6), 796–800. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2012.06.004  ‌Neyret, S., Bellido Rivas, A. I., Navarro, X., & Slater, M. (2020). Which Body Would You Like to Have? The Impact of Embodied Perspective on Body Perception and Body Evaluation in Immersive Virtual Reality. Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/frobt.2020.00031  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, September 10, 2020

A Harmful Mutation Evolved for Good, Why Astronauts Are Using Old Sailing Tech in Space, and Cody’s Message

Learn about how a mutation that evolved to protect us against malaria actually makes us more prone to other diseases; and why astronauts are using old sailing technology (sextants) to navigate through space. Plus: a special update from Cody! A mutation that makes us prone to autoimmune diseases evolved to protect us from malaria by Cameron Duke Khan, N., de Manuel, M., Peyregne, S., Do, R., Prufer, K., Marques-Bonet, T., Varki, N., Gagneux, P., & Varki, A. (2020). Multiple Genomic Events Altering Hominin SIGLEC Biology and Innate Immunity Predated the Common Ancestor of Humans and Archaic Hominins. Genome Biology and Evolution, 12(7), 1040–1050. https://doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evaa125  McRae, M. (n.d.). Humans Might Be So Sickly Because We Evolved to Avoid a Single Devastating Disease. ScienceAlert. Retrieved August 13, 2020, from https://www.sciencealert.com/we-evolved-a-way-to-beat-a-deadly-infection-but-it-made-us-vulnerable-to-other-diseases  ‌Varki, A. (2008). Sialic acids in human health and disease. Trends in Molecular Medicine, 14(8), 351–360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molmed.2008.06.002  Astronauts Are Using Old Sailing Technology in Space by Elizabeth Howell Holt, G. N., Wood, B. Sextant Navigation on the International Space Station: A Human Space Exploration Demo. (February 2019). NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS). NASA.gov. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20190001296  International Space Station Cupola Observational Module. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/structure/elements/cupola.html  Apollo 13 Accident. (2016). Nasa.gov. https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/lunar/ap13acc.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, September 09, 2020

The Rando Who Translated Gilgamesh, Why Horses Lost Their Toes, and a Sperm-Swimming Discovery

Learn about how the Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest texts in the world, was first translated not by a scientist, but by an engraver’s apprentice named George Smith; how horses lost their toes; and why sperm swim differently than scientists previously thought. Some Random Guy Stumbled Upon and Translated a Legendary Ancient Text by Reuben Westmaas Damrosch, D. (2007, May). Epic Hero. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/epic-hero-153362976/  ‌Rym Ghazal. (2011, April 13). World’s oldest writing not poetry but a shopping receipt. The National. https://www.thenational.ae/uae/world-s-oldest-writing-not-poetry-but-a-shopping-receipt-1.568456  Here’s Why Horses Lost Their Toes by Ashley Hamer Hyracotherium. (2011). www.prehistoric-wildlife.com. http://www.prehistoric-wildlife.com/species/h/hyracotherium.html  ‌Biewener, A. A. (1998). Muscle-tendon stresses and elastic energy storage during locomotion in the horse. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 120(1), 73–87. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0305-0491(98)00024-8  About Chestnuts and Ergots On Horses.  (2013). CowboyWay.com. http://www.cowboyway.com/What/WhatAreChestnuts.htm  We were wrong about the way sperm swim by Cameron Duke Gadêlha, H., Hernández-Herrera, P., Montoya, F., Darszon, A., & Corkidi, G. (2020). Human sperm uses asymmetric and anisotropic flagellar controls to regulate swimming symmetry and cell steering. Science Advances, 6(31), eaba5168. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aba5168 Wilson, C. (n.d.). Sperm have a weird way of swimming and we only noticed after 300 years. New Scientist. Retrieved August 13, 2020, from https://www.newscientist.com/article/2250415-sperm-have-a-weird-way-of-swimming-and-we-only-noticed-after-300-years/ ‌Spinning otter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1bl_V_nMxQ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, September 08, 2020

Difference Between Unscented & Fragrance-Free and Cow Gene Editing for More Male Offspring

Learn why fragrance-free is NOT the same as unscented, and how a cow named Cosmo was genetically edited so he’ll have more male offspring. There's a big difference between "unscented" and "fragrance free" by Kelsey Donk Schwarcz, J. (2017, July 21). What is the difference between “Unscented” and “Fragrance-free” products? Office for Science and Society. McGill University. https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/quirky-science-you-asked/what-difference-between-unscented-and-fragrance-free-products  US EPA,OCSPP. (2014, January 17). Safer Choice Criteria for Fragrances | US EPA. US EPA. https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-choice-criteria-fragrances  Senger, E. (2011). Scent-free policies generally unjustified. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 183(6), E315–E316. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.109-3800  Consumer Misconceptions of Fragrance-free Products. (2018, July 20). Perfumer & Flavorist. https://www.perfumerflavorist.com/fragrance/research/The-Misconceptions-of-Fragrance-free-Consumers--488726951.html  Steinemann, A. (2017). Health and societal effects from exposure to fragranced consumer products. Preventive Medicine Reports, 5, 45–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmedr.2016.11.011  Cow's genome was edited to make him produce more male offspring by Grant Currin Owen, J.R., Hennig, S.L., McNabb, B.R., Mansour, T.A., Lin, J.L., Young, A.E., Murray, J.D., Ross, P.J., & Van Eenennaam, A.L. Production of a Gene Knock-In Bull Calf by Embryo-Mediated Genome Editing. Poster presented at the 2020 ASAS-CSAS-WSASAS Virtual Annual Meeting and Trade Show. 2020 July 19-23; Virtual. https://ucdavis.app.box.com/s/cpipr5wwnrdr69k7s46l81kbtmzycfg7/file/694452573988 FAO - News Article: Key facts and findings. (2020). FAO.org. http://www.fao.org/news/story/en/item/197623/icode/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, September 07, 2020

Short-Term Pleasures Are Important Too, the Smelly Armpit Enzyme, and a Thorne-Żytkow Object Is a Star Within a Star

Learn about why short-term pleasures are important for your well-being; a Thorne-Żytkow Object, which is what astronomers call a star within a star; and how science identified the culprit for your smelly armpits: Staphylococcus hominis. Short-term pleasures contribute to well-being just as much as self-control by Kelsey Donk Hedonism leads to happiness. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/uoz-hlt072720.php  Bernecker, K., & Becker, D. (2020). Beyond Self-Control: Mechanisms of Hedonic Goal Pursuit and Its Relevance for Well-Being. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 014616722094199. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167220941998 A Thorne-Żytkow Object Is a Star Within a Star by Ashley Hamer Levesque, E. M., Massey, P., Żytkow, A. N., & Morrell, N. (2014). Discovery of a Thorne–Żytkow object candidate in the Small Magellanic Cloud. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters, 443(1), L94–L98. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnrasl/slu080  ‌University of Colorado, & Observatory, L. (2014, June 9). The objects are hybrids of red supergiant and neutron stars that superficially resemble normal red supergiants. Astronomy.Com. https://astronomy.com/news/2014/06/astronomers-discover-first-thorne-zytkow-object-a-bizarre-type-of-hybrid-star  Charley, S. (2012, January 13). How to Make an Element. Pbs.org; Nova. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/make-an-element/  Neutron Stars, Pulsars, and Magnetars - Introduction. (2017). Nasa.gov. https://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/science/objects/neutron_stars1.html  Scientists have identified the enzyme responsible for smelly armpits by Grant Currin Life in the pits: Scientists identify the key enzyme behind BO. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/uoy-lit072420.php  Sample, I. (2020, July 27). Know sweat: scientists solve mystery behind body odour. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/jul/27/know-sweat-scientists-solve-mystery-behind-body-odour  ‌Rudden, M., Herman, R., Rose, M., Bawdon, D., Cox, D. S., Dodson, E., Holden, M. T. G., Wilkinson, A. J., James, A. G., & Thomas, G. H. (2020). The molecular basis of thioalcohol production in human body odour. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-68860-z  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, September 04, 2020

The Myth of Pregnancy Cravings, Why Raindrops Don’t Damage Insect Wings, and August’s Curiosity Challenge Trivia

Learn why pregnancy cravings might be more cultural than biological; and why raindrops don’t damage delicate insect wings. Then, play along at home and test your podcast knowledge with this month’s Curiosity Challenge trivia game. Pregnancy cravings are more cultural than biological by Grant Currin Orloff, N. C., Flammer, A., Hartnett, J., Liquorman, S., Samelson, R., & Hormes, J. M. (2016). Food cravings in pregnancy: Preliminary evidence for a role in excess gestational weight gain. Appetite, 105, 259–265. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2016.04.040  Greenwood, V. (2020). The surprising reason why pregnant women get cravings. BBC.com. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200715-the-surprising-reason-why-pregnant-women-get-cravings Orloff, N. C., & Hormes, J. M. (2014). Pickles and ice cream! Food cravings in pregnancy: hypotheses, preliminary evidence, and directions for future research. Frontiers in Psychology, 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.01076  Study shows why speeding raindrops don't damage delicate insect wings by Grant Currin Armor on butterfly wings protects against heavy rain | Cornell Chronicle. (2020). Cornell Chronicle. https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2020/06/armor-butterfly-wings-protects-against-heavy-rain  Kim, S., Wu, Z., Esmaili, E., Dombroskie, J. J., & Jung, S. (2020). How a raindrop gets shattered on biological surfaces. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(25), 13901–13907. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2002924117  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Challenge Trivia with Tom You Have Tiny Rocks in Your Ears, How Artists’ Personas Influence Your Music Choices, and Chemotherapy Began as a Chemical Weapon https://curiositydaily.com/you-have-tiny-rocks-in-your-ears-how-artists-personas-influence-your-music-choices-and-chemotherapy-began-as-a-chemical-weapon/ Parents’ Brains Sync When They’re Together, the Genius Math Behind Credit Card Numbers, and July’s Curiosity Challenge Trivia https://curiositydaily.com/parents-brains-sync-when-theyre-together-the-genius-math-behind-credit-card-numbers-and-julys-curiosity-challenge-trivia/ Sharks Aren’t Just Apex Predators (w/ Forrest Galante), How Cats Affect Online Dating, and When Giant Prehistoric Sea Scorpions Ruled the Seas https://curiositydaily.com/sharks-arent-just-apex-predators-w-forrest-galante-how-cats-affect-online-dating-and-when-giant-prehistoric-sea-scorpions-ruled-the-seas/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, September 03, 2020

Aggression and Epigenetics (w/ Bill Sullivan), Calm Down with Box Breathing, and How Anglerfish Fuse Without Immune Rejection

Author Bill Sullivan discusses the surprising ways your genes can influence aggressive and violent tendencies. Then, learn about how it’s possible that anglerfish can fuse to their mates; and box breathing, a Navy SEAL technique for reducing stress and staying calm. Additional resources from Bill Sullivan: Pick up “Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are” on Amazon https://amzn.to/34uWSoU Bill Sullivan’s official website https://authorbillsullivan.com/ Follow @wjsullivan on Twitter https://twitter.com/wjsullivan Indiana University School of Medicine bio https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/13502/sullivan-william How do anglerfish fuse to their mates without immune rejection? by Cameron Duke Immune functions traded in for reproductive success. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/mpio-ift072920.php  Swann, J. B., Holland, S. J., Petersen, M., Pietsch, T. W., & Boehm, T. (2020). The immunogenetics of sexual parasitism. Science. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaz9445 Wu, K. J. (2020, July 30). How the Ultimate Live-in Boyfriend Evolved His Way Around Rejection. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/30/science/anglerfish-immune-rejection.html Box Breathing Is the Navy SEAL Technique for Reducing Stress and Staying Calm by Joanie Faletto Stinson, A. (2018, June). What is box breathing? Medicalnewstoday.com; Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321805  Harvard Health Publishing. (2020, July 6). Relaxation techniques: Breath control helps quell errant stress response. Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/relaxation-techniques-breath-control-helps-quell-errant-stress-response  ‌Finn, M. (2020, May 9). How to Reduce Stress Like a Navy SEAL. Gear Patrol; Gear Patrol. https://www.gearpatrol.com/fitness/health-wellness/a325714/box-breathing-navy-seals/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, September 02, 2020

The Invisible Forces Controlling You (w/ Bill Sullivan), You Daydream Surprisingly Often, and Ancient Greek Temples Were Built on Fault Lines on Purpose

Learn about how frequent daydreaming may be killing your mood, why ancient Greek temples were purposely built on fault lines; and the invisible forces that make you do the things you do, with author Bill Sullivan. You Daydream Surprisingly Often, and It's Not Helping by Rachel Bertsche Bradt, S. (2010, November 11). Wandering mind not a happy mind. Harvard Gazette; Harvard Gazette. https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2010/11/wandering-mind-not-a-happy-mind/  ‌Daydreaming Is a Downer. (2010, November 11). Daydreaming Is a Downer. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2010/11/daydreaming-downer  ‌Killingsworth, M. A., & Gilbert, D. T. (2010). A Wandering Mind Is an Unhappy Mind. Science, 330(6006), 932–932. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1192439  Ancient Greek Temples Were Purposely Built Over Fault Lines by Reuben Westmaas Dyer, J. (2017, September 19). Did Ancient Greeks Deliberately Build Temples on Earthquake Faults? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/60447-ancient-greeks-built-temples-earthquake-faults.html  Earthquake faults may have played key role in shaping the culture of ancient Greece. (2017, September 12). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2017-09-earthquake-faults-key-role-culture.html Kolasa-Sikiaridi, K. (2016, July 26). From Delphi to Google: Ancient Oracle to Modern Day Search Engines | GreekReporter.com. Greekreporter.com. https://greece.greekreporter.com/2016/07/26/from-delphi-to-google-ancient-oracle-to-modern-day-search-engines/  Delphic Oracle’s Lips May Have Been Loosened by Gas Vapors. (2001, August 13). Nationalgeographic.com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2001/08/greece-delphi-oracle-gas-vapors-science/  Additional resources from Bill Sullivan, author and Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology at Indiana University School of Medicine: Pick up “Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are” on Amazon https://amzn.to/34uWSoU Bill Sullivan’s official website https://authorbillsullivan.com/ Follow @wjsullivan on Twitter https://twitter.com/wjsullivan Indiana University School of Medicine bio https://medicine.iu.edu/faculty/13502/sullivan-william Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, September 01, 2020

Normalcy Bounces Back Quickly in Times of Stress and the Female Astronauts of the Mercury 13

Learn about how people under stress can find a “new normal” surprisingly quickly, and why the Mercury 13 should have been the first women in space. Even under stress, our sense of normalcy bounces back surprisingly quickly by Kelsey Donk Sense of normalcy bounces back fast: New study. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/uom-son072920.php  Anicich, E. M., Foulk, T. A., Osborne, M. R., Gale, J., & Schaerer, M. Getting Back to the “New Normal”: Autonomy Restoration during a Global Pandemic. https://www.newswise.com/pdf_docs/159604834166888_COVID-19%20Stress%20and%20Autonomy%20JAP%20-%20ACCEPTED%20VERSION.pdf The Mercury 13 Should Have Been the First Women in Space by Reuben Westmaas Looking Back: The Mercury 7. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_157.html  Kat Eschner. (2017, June 16). Meet the Rogue Women Astronauts of the 1960s Who Never Flew. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/meet-american-women-who-trained-space-1960s-180963704/  Potenza, A. (2018, May 29). We fact-checked Mercury 13, Netflix’s doc about NASA’s first women astronaut trainees. The Verge; The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/29/17393698/netflix-documentary-mercury-13-women-space-astronauts-margaret-weitekamp-interview  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, August 31, 2020

How Blind People Describe Animals, Plague Myths About “Ring Around the Rosie,” and Radiation Shields Made from Fungus

Learn about how blind people can describe what animals look like, how “Ring Around the Rosie” probably doesn’t reference the Plague, and why scientists used Cladosporium sphaerospermum, a radiosynthetic species of fungus, to build a radiation shield.  Ring Around the Rosie probably doesn't reference the plague by Kelsey Donk Mikkelson, D. (2000, November 17). Is ‘Ring Around the Rosie’ About the Black Plague? Snopes. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/ring-around-rosie/  Opie, I. A. and Opie, P. (1985). The Singing Game. Oxford University Press. https://archive.org/details/ibald00iona/page/221/mode/2up  Blind People Can Describe What Animals Look Like — But How? by Sonja Hodgen Tantibanchachai, C. (2019). Flamingoes, Elephants and Sharks: How Do Blind Adults Learn About Animal Appearance? News from The Johns Hopkins University. Jhu.Edu; Johns Hopkins University. https://releases.jhu.edu/2019/05/21/flamingoes-elephants-and-sharks-how-do-blind-adults-learn-about-animal-appearance/ Kim, J. S., Elli, G. V., & Bedny, M. (2019). Knowledge of animal appearance among sighted and blind adults. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1900952116   We might be able to use fungus as a radiation shield by Cameron Duke Ryan, J. (2020, July 26). Self-replicating Chernobyl mold could protect the ISS from space radiation. CNET. https://www.cnet.com/news/self-replicating-chernobyl-mold-could-protect-the-iss-from-space-radiation/  Shunk, G. K., Gomez, X. R., & Averesch, N. J. H. (2020). A Self-Replicating Radiation-Shield for Human Deep-Space Exploration: Radiotrophic Fungi can Attenuate Ionizing Radiation aboard the International Space Station. BioRxiv. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.07.16.205534  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, August 28, 2020

Do Masks Stunt Emotional Development? Plus: Human Ears Perk Up, Too, and Why Your Shower Curtain Clings To You

Learn about the "shower-curtain effect," the mystery of why your shower curtain will randomly cling to you; whether masks affect our emotional development; and why humans perk up their ears. No One Knows Why the Shower Curtain Will Randomly Cling to You by Joanie Faletto Why Does the Shower Curtain Move Toward the Water? (2001, July 11). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-does-the-shower-curta/  Inglis-Arkell, E. (2014, June 3). The Enduring Mystery of Why Your Shower Curtain Attacks You. io9. https://io9.gizmodo.com/the-enduring-mystery-of-why-your-shower-curtain-attacks-1585050901  Do masks affect our emotional development? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Nate) Valente, D., Theurel, A., & Gentaz, E. (2017). The role of visual experience in the production of emotional facial expressions by blind people: a review. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 25(2), 483–497. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13423-017-1338-0  Martins, A. T., Faísca, L., Vieira, H., & Gonçalves, G. (2019). Emotional Recognition and Empathy both in Deaf and Blind Adults. The Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 24(2), 119–127. https://doi.org/10.1093/deafed/eny046 Wiseman, R. (1995). The megalab truth test. Nature, 373(6513), 391–391. https://doi.org/10.1038/373391a0  Kraus, M. W. (2017). Voice-only communication enhances empathic accuracy. American Psychologist, 72(7), 644–654. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0000147  Kret, M. E., & de Gelder, B. (2012). Islamic Headdress Influences How Emotion is Recognized from the Eyes. Frontiers in Psychology, 3. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2012.00110  Mai, X., Ge, Y., Tao, L., Tang, H., Liu, C., & Luo, Y.-J. (2011). Eyes Are Windows to the Chinese Soul: Evidence from the Detection of Real and Fake Smiles. PLoS ONE, 6(5), e19903. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0019903  Humans perk up their ears, too by Kelsey Donk Our animal inheritance: Humans perk up their ears, too, when they hear interesting sounds. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/su-oai070720.php  Strauss, D. J., Corona-Strauss, F. I., Schroeer, A., Philipp Flotho, Hannemann, R., & Hackley, S. A. (2020, July 3). Vestigial auriculomotor activity indicates the direction of auditory attention in humans. ELife; eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd. https://elifesciences.org/articles/54536  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, August 27, 2020

What to Do When Your Pet Is Scared, You Have Microbes Inside Your Cells, and Meet Natalia Reagan (Again!)

Learn about what to do when your pet is scared; and why the theory of endosymbiosis says you have microbes inside your cells. Then, stick around to meet Natalia Reagan: an anthropologist, primatologist, and comedian who will be filling Cody’s shoes while he’s on paternity leave. What to do when your pet is scared by Cameron Duke Waite, M. (2020, July 28). You Can’t Reinforce Fear (So Go Ahead and Comfort Your Scared Pet) [Prerecorded presentation]. 2020 Animal Behavior Society Conference Virtual Public Day. https://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/2020-virtual/program-public.php  Waite, M. (2020, August 3). [Interview by C. Duke]. Endosymbiont Theory - you have microbes inside your cells by Cameron Duke Baum, D. A., & Baum, B. (2014). An inside-out origin for the eukaryotic cell. BMC Biology, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-014-0076-2  Gray, M. W. (2017). Lynn Margulis and the endosymbiont hypothesis: 50 years later. Molecular Biology of the Cell, 28(10), 1285–1287. https://doi.org/10.1091/mbc.e16-07-0509  Martin, W. F., Garg, S., & Zimorski, V. (2015). Endosymbiotic theories for eukaryote origin. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 370(1678), 20140330. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2014.0330 Amoeba Sisters. (2018). Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells (Updated) [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxujitlv8wc  ‌Amoeba Sisters. (2017). Endosymbiotic Theory [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGnS-Xk0ZqU&vl=en  Learn more about Natalia Reagan Follow @natalia13reagan on Twitter https://twitter.com/natalia13reagan Official website https://nataliareagan.com/ Natalia Reagan on Curosity Daily: “if we evolved from monkeys, then why are there still monkeys?” https://curiositydaily.com/why-there-are-monkeys-if-we-evolved-from-them-nata/ Natalia Reagan on Curiosity Daily: “do redheads experience pain differently?” https://curiositydaily.com/fantasy-stock-league-redhead-pain-tolerance-with-n/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, August 26, 2020

Dying People Can Probably Hear You, Mapmakers Catch Copycats with Paper Towns, and How Woodpeckers Shut Down a NASA Launch

Learn about how mapmakers catch copycats with paper towns and trap streets; why people on their deathbed can probably hear their loved ones pay their last respects; and that time some woodpeckers shut down NASA’s plan to launch the space shuttle Discovery. Paper Towns and Trap Streets Are How Mapmakers Catch Copycats by Reuben Westmaas Goblu and Beatosu, Ohio. (2017). Weird Universe. http://www.weirduniverse.net/blog/comments/goblu_and_beatosu_ohio  Jacobs, F. (2014, February 12). Agloe: How a Completely Made Up New York Town Became Real. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/strange-maps/643-agloe-the-paper-town-stronger-than-fiction  NESTER’S MAP & GUIDE CORP | 796 F.Supp. 729 (1992) | upp72911403 | Leagle.com. (1992, June 30). Leagle. https://www.leagle.com/decision/19921525796fsupp72911403  Dying loved ones can probably hear you give your last respects by Grant Currin UBC research shows hearing persists at end of life. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/uobc-urs070720.php  Blundon, E. G., Gallagher, R. E., & Ward, L. M. (2020). Electrophysiological evidence of preserved hearing at the end of life. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-67234-9  That Time Some Woodpeckers Shut Down A NASA Space Shuttle Launch by Joanie Faletto Lovesick Woodpeckers Poke Hole in a Shuttle’s Schedule. (1995, June 2). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1995/06/03/us/lovesick-woodpeckers-poke-hole-in-a-shuttle-s-schedule.html NASA -  STS-70. (2010). Nasa.gov. https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/archives/sts-70.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, August 25, 2020

What If You Stopped Showering (w/ James Hamblin) and Are Some Trees Immortal?

Physician James Hamblin, staff writer for The Atlantic, explains what would happen if you stopped showering — and other fun facts from the emerging science of the skin microbiome. Plus: are some trees really immortal? Are some trees immortal? A new study says no by Grant Currin Despite debate, even the world’s oldest trees are not immortal. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/cp-dde072020.php  Giaimo, C. (2020, July 27). Can Trees Live Forever? New Kindling for an Immortal Debate. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/27/science/trees-immortality.html  Wang, L., Cui, J., Jin, B., Zhao, J., Xu, H., Lu, Z., Li, W., Li, X., Li, L., Liang, E., Rao, X., Wang, S., Fu, C., Cao, F., Dixon, R. A., & Lin, J. (2020). Multifeature analyses of vascular cambial cells reveal longevity mechanisms in old Ginkgo biloba trees. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(4), 2201–2210. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1916548117  Munné-Bosch, S. (2020). Long-Lived Trees Are Not Immortal. Trends in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2020.06.006  Additional resources from James Hamblin: board-certified preventive medicine physician, staff writer at The Atlantic, and lecturer in public health policy at Yale University Pick up “Clean: The New Science of Skin” on Amazon https://amzn.to/2YaX5JW Follow @JamesHamblin on Twitter https://twitter.com/jameshamblin Hamblin, J. (2016, June 9). What Happens When You Quit Showering? The Atlantic; The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2016/06/i-stopped-showering-and-life-continued/486314/  Hamblin, J. (2020, June 22). Is It Possible to Shower Too Much? The Atlantic; The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/07/hygiene-is-overrated/612235/  James Hamblin’s articles for The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/author/james-hamblin/ Official website http://www.jameshamblin.com/info Yale bio https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/james_hamblin/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, August 24, 2020

A Science-Backed Workout in 10 Minutes, How Collective Narcissism Makes Groups Toxic, and How Dolphins Make Friends

Learn about how you can slash your exercise time with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) — and the science that backs it up; how “collective narcissism” can make groups toxic; and how dolphins make friends strategically. HIIT Is the Science-Backed Workout That Can Slash Your Exercise Time by Ashley Hamer Burgomaster, K. A., Howarth, K. R., Phillips, S. M., Rakobowchuk, M., MacDonald, M. J., McGee, S. L., & Gibala, M. J. (2008). Similar metabolic adaptations during exercise after low volume sprint interval and traditional endurance training in humans. The Journal of Physiology, 586(1), 151–160. https://doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2007.142109  ‌Gillen, J. B., Martin, B. J., MacInnis, M. J., Skelly, L. E., Tarnopolsky, M. A., & Gibala, M. J. (2016). Twelve Weeks of Sprint Interval Training Improves Indices of Cardiometabolic Health Similar to Traditional Endurance Training despite a Five-Fold Lower Exercise Volume and Time Commitment. PLOS ONE, 11(4), e0154075. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0154075  ‌Reynolds, G. (2016, May 2). 1 Minute of All-Out Exercise May Have Benefits of 45 Minutes of Moderate Exertion. Well. New York Times. https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/04/27/1-minute-of-all-out-exercise-may-equal-45-minutes-of-moderate-exertion/?_r=1 ‌ Stoppani, J. (2016, July 23). The Ultimate 8-Week HIIT For Fat-Burning Program. Bodybuilding.com. https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/ultimate-8-week-hiit-for-fat-burning-program.html  "Collective narcissism" makes members of groups and nations toxic — but you can fight it by Kelsey Donk Jarrett, C. (2017). How ‘collective narcissism’ is directing world politics. Bbc.Com. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170303-how-collective-narcissism-is-directing-world-politics  Shukla, A. (2020, July 21). Collective Narcissism: Proud Groups & Nationalism make us toxic. Cognition Today. https://cognitiontoday.com/2020/07/collective-narcissism-nationalism-toxic-groups/  Agnieszka Golec de Zavala. (2017, January 25). Welcome to the age of collective narcissism. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/welcome-to-the-age-of-collective-narcissism-71196  de Zavala, A. G., Cichocka, A., Eidelson, R., & Jayawickreme, N. (2009). Collective narcissism and its social consequences. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 97(6), 1074–1096. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0016904  Frankfurt School: The Culture Industry: Enlightenment as Mass Deception. (2020). Marxists.org. https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/adorno/1944/culture-industry.htm  Dolphins make friends strategically by Steffie Drucker Young dolphins pick their friends wisely. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/du-ydp072320.php  ‌Dolphin Courtship: Brutal, Cunning and Complex. (1992, February 17). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1992/02/18/science/dolphin-courtship-brutal-cunning-and-complex.html  Galezo, A. A., Foroughirad, V., Krzyszczyk, E., Frère, C. H., & Mann, J. (2020). Juv

Fri, August 21, 2020

Zoos Have Their Own Dating Apps, Why Grease Is Hard to Clean Off Plastic, and You Don’t Have to Be Married to Be Happy

Learn about why it’s harder to clean grease off of plastic than glass; how zoos use their own version of dating apps for breeding programs; and why science says you don’t have to be married to be happy. Why is it harder to clean grease off of plastic than glass? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Lili) Saig, A. (2012, May 17). Why does soap easily remove fats from metalware and glassware but not from plastic? Davidson Institute of Science Education; Weizmann Institute of Science. https://davidson.weizmann.ac.il/en/online/askexpert/chemistry/why-does-soap-easily-remove-fats-metalware-and-glassware-not-plastic-tom  ‌Lipids. (2020). Dcccd.edu. https://dlc.dcccd.edu/biology1-3/lipids  ‌Clean My Space. (2013). Cleaning Plastic Containers: How to Clean Plastic Food Storage Items Fast & Easy (Clean My Space) [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQKei50JCNQ  Zoos Use Their Own Versions of Dating Apps for Breeding Programs by Reuben Westmaas Wright, R. (2018, February 12). There’s a Matchmaking Site for Gorillas, Too. The New Yorker; The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/theres-a-dating-site-for-gorillas-too  ‌Stahl, L. (2018, May 13). Matchmaking for zoo animals. Cbsnews.com. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/matchmaking-for-zoo-animals/  You don't have to be married to be happy by Kelsey Donk When it comes to happiness, what’s love got to do with it? (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/msu-wic072320.php  Loved and lost or never loved at all? Lifelong marital histories and their links with subjective well-being. (2020). The Journal of Positive Psychology. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17439760.2020.1791946?journalCode=rpos20  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, August 20, 2020

Are There Really Wasps in Figs? Plus: People Like Round Numbers Even When They’re Bad

Learn about why people prefer round numbers over precise ones, thanks to a principle behavioral economists call attribute framing; and whether there really are wasps inside figs. People prefer round numbers even when the precise number is better news by Kelsey Donk Consumers Prefer Round Numbers Even When the Specific Number Is Better News. (2016). Rpi.edu. https://news.rpi.edu/content/2020/07/06/consumers-prefer-round-numbers-even-when-specific-number-better-news  Jain, G., Gaeth, G. J., Nayakankuppam, D., & Levin, I. P. (2020). Revisiting attribute framing: The impact of number roundedness on framing. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 161, 109–119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obhdp.2020.04.006  Are there really wasps inside figs? by Cameron Duke Cook, J. M., & West, S. A. (2005). Figs and fig wasps. Current Biology, 15(24), R978–R980. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2005.11.057  Futuyma, D. J., & Kirkpatrick, M. (2018). Evolution. Sinauer Associates. Herre, E. A. (1996). An Overview of Studies on a Community of Panamanian Figs. Journal of Biogeography, 23(4), 593–607. https://www.jstor.org/stable/2845802?seq=1  Jordan, A. (2014, November 11). How mutualisms evolve in a world of selfish genes. Phys.Org; Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2014-11-mutualisms-evolve-world-selfish-genes.html  Vartan, S. (2016). Are There Really Dead Wasps in Your Figs? Treehugger. https://www.treehugger.com/are-there-really-wasps-your-figs-4868822  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, August 19, 2020

Building Healthier Cities (w/ Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar), 3D-Printing a Nuclear Reactor Core, and Why Spaghetti Breaks in Three

Learn what environmental cardiology has taught us about how we should live, with help from Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar. Then, you’ll learn about the world’s first 3D-printed nuclear reactor core; and why spaghetti always breaks in three. Environmental cardiology resources from Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar: HealthDay. (2020). California’s Wildfires May Have Fueled Cardiac Arrests. US News & World Report; U.S. News & World Report. https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-04-15/californias-wildfires-may-have-fueled-cardiac-arrests  University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute https://enviromeinstitute.com/ Follow @UofLEnvirome on Twitter https://twitter.com/UofLEnvirome Pick up “Environmental Cardiology: Pollution and Heart Disease (Issues in Toxicology)” by Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar on Amazon https://amzn.to/31RgpN8  Ambitious Louisville study seeks to understand impact of trees on our health. (2019, December 12). PBS NewsHour; PBS NewsHour. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/ambitious-louisville-study-seeks-to-understand-impact-of-trees-on-our-health  ‌Wood, J. (2019, November 21). Re-greening: can Louisville plant its way out of a heat emergency? The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/nov/21/re-greening-can-louisville-plant-its-way-out-of-a-heat-emergency  Aruni Bhatnagar on Google Scholar https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=riRJqrYAAAAJ&hl=en University of Louisville faculty bio https://louisville.edu/medicine/departments/medicine/divisions/environmental-medicine/faculty/bhatnagar-aruni 3D printing a nuclear reactor core could revolutionize energy, and scientists just figured out how to do it by Grant Currin Oberhaus, D. (2020, May 15). Coming Soon: A Nuclear Reactor—With a 3D-Printed Core. Wired; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/coming-soon-a-nuclear-reactor-with-a-3d-printed-core/  ‌Emmet Smith. (2020, June 22). Researchers pioneer revolutionary keg-sized nuclear reactor with a 3D printed core. Mashable; Mashable. https://mashable.com/video/oak-ridge-3d-print-nuclear-core/  3D-printed nuclear reactor promises faster, more economical path to nuclear energy | ORNL. (2020, May 11). Ornl.gov. https://www.ornl.gov/news/3d-printed-nuclear-reactor-promises-faster-more-economical-path-nuclear-energy  ‌Nuclear Reactors | Nuclear Power Plant | Nuclear Reactor Technology - World Nuclear Association. (2020). World-Nuclear.org. https://www.world-nuclear.org/information-library/nuclear-fuel-cycle/nuclear-power-reactors/nuclear-power-reactors.aspx  Here's Why Spaghetti Always Breaks in Three by Trevor English Audoly, B., & Neukirch, S. (2005). Fragmentation of Rods by Cascading Cracks: Why Spaghetti Does Not Break in Half. Physical Review Letters, 95(9). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.95.095505  ‌Colm Gorey. (2018, August 14). A spaghetti mystery you might not have noticed is finally solved. Silicon Republic; Silicon Republic. https://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/spaghetti-mystery-

Tue, August 18, 2020

How the Environment Affects Your Health (w/ Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar) and How Polynesians Mingled with Native Americans 800 Years Ago

Environmental cardiology researcher Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar explains why experts are looking at our environment to improve our health. Then, learn how Polynesians and Native Americans connected across more than 2,000 miles of ocean — all the way back in the 12th century. Environmental cardiology resources from Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar: University of Louisville Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute https://enviromeinstitute.com/ Follow @UofLEnvirome on Twitter https://twitter.com/UofLEnvirome Pick up “Environmental Cardiology: Pollution and Heart Disease (Issues in Toxicology)” by Dr. Aruni Bhatnagar on Amazon https://amzn.to/31RgpN8  HealthDay. (2020). California’s Wildfires May Have Fueled Cardiac Arrests. US News & World Report; U.S. News & World Report. https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-04-15/californias-wildfires-may-have-fueled-cardiac-arrests  Ambitious Louisville study seeks to understand impact of trees on our health. (2019, December 12). PBS NewsHour; PBS NewsHour. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/ambitious-louisville-study-seeks-to-understand-impact-of-trees-on-our-health  ‌Wood, J. (2019, November 21). Re-greening: can Louisville plant its way out of a heat emergency? The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/nov/21/re-greening-can-louisville-plant-its-way-out-of-a-heat-emergency  Aruni Bhatnagar on Google Scholar https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=riRJqrYAAAAJ&hl=en University of Louisville faculty bio https://louisville.edu/medicine/departments/medicine/divisions/environmental-medicine/faculty/bhatnagar-aruni DNA suggests that Polynesians interbred with distant Native Americans 800 years ago by Grant Currin Some Polynesians Carry DNA of Ancient Native Americans, New Study Finds. (2020, July 8). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/science/polynesian-ancestry.html?smid=tw-share  Asia. (2016, October 3). ‘Game-changing’ study suggests first Polynesians voyaged all the way from East Asia. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/10/game-changing-study-suggests-first-polynesians-voyaged-all-way-east-asia  ‌Ioannidis, A. G., Blanco-Portillo, J., Sandoval, K., Hagelberg, E., Miquel-Poblete, J. F., Moreno-Mayar, J. V., Rodríguez-Rodríguez, J. E., Quinto-Cortés, C. D., Auckland, K., Parks, T., Robson, K., Hill, A. V. S., Avila-Arcos, M. C., Sockell, A., Homburger, J. R., Wojcik, G. L., Barnes, K. C., Herrera, L., Berríos, S., … Moreno-Estrada, A. (2020). Native American gene flow into Polynesia predating Easter Island settlement. Nature, 583(7817), 572–577. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2487-2  Wright, C. (2020, July 22). Re-framing and Refusing the Enduring Colonial Fascination with Polynesian Origins. Duke University Press News; Duke University Press News. https://dukeupress.wordpress.com/2020/07/22/re-framing-and-refusing-the-enduring-colonial-fascination-with-polynesian-origins/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every d

Mon, August 17, 2020

You Create False Memories of Daily Tasks, Dogs Can Sense Earth’s Magnetic Field, and There’s No Up or Down in Space

Learn about why you have false memories of doing daily tasks; how we know that dogs might be able to sense Earth’s magnetic field via magnetoreception; and the science behind why there’s no up or down in space. Science confirms we create false memories of doing daily tasks by Steffie Drucker Paper: Mundane behavioral decisions, actions can be “misremembered” as done. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/uoia-pmb071720.php  Albarracin, D., Sunderrajan, A., McCulloch, K. C., & Jones, C. (2020). Mistaking an Intention for a Behavior: The Case of Enacting Behavioral Decisions Versus Simply Intending to Enact Them. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 014616722092920. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167220929203  Dogs might be able to sense Earth’s magnetic field by Cameron Duke Benediktová, K., Adámková, J., Svoboda, J., Painter, M. S., Bartoš, L., Nováková, P., Vynikalová, L., Hart, V., Phillips, J., & Burda, H. (2020). Magnetic alignment enhances homing efficiency of hunting dogs. ELife, 9, e55080. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.55080  Frankel, R. (2014, May 18). Dogs at War: Three-Legged Dog Delivers Crucial Message in WWI. Nationalgeographic.com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/5/140516-dogs-war-canines-soldiers-troops-army-military/  Hart, V., Nováková, P., Malkemper, E. P., Begall, S., Hanzal, V., Ježek, M., Kušta, T., Němcová, V., Adámková, J., Benediktová, K., Červený, J., & Burda, H. (2013). Dogs are sensitive to small variations of the Earth’s magnetic field. Frontiers in Zoology, 10(1), 80. https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-9994-10-80  Yirka, B. (2020, July 20). Dogs may use Earth’s magnetic field to navigate. Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2020-07-dogs-earth-magnetic-field.html  In Outer Space, There Is No Up or Down by Joanie Faletto Saadeh, D., Feeney, S. M., Pontzen, A., Peiris, H. V., & McEwen, J. D. (2016). How Isotropic is the Universe? Physical Review Letters, 117(13). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.117.131302  in. (2016, September 7). It’s official: You’re lost in a directionless universe. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/09/it-s-official-you-re-lost-directionless-universe  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, August 14, 2020

Why the US Military Made Shark Repellant, Why Moths Are Drawn to Lights, and the Difference Between Mummies and Fossils

To wrap up our Shark Week coverage, learn about why the US military tried to develop "Shark Chaser" shark repellent during World War II. Then, learn about the leading theories explaining why moths are drawn to lights; and the difference between mummies and fossils. Get even more from Shark Week 2020 on Discovery’s Daily Bite Podcast: https://www.discovery.com/shark-week/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-daily-bite-podcast During WWII, the US military tried to develop shark repellant by Cameron Duke Foley, K. E. (2018, July 27). Shark Week 2018: The US Navy developed a “shark repellant” during WWII. Quartz. https://qz.com/1341175/the-us-navy-developed-a-shark-repellant-during-wwii/  Julia Child and the OSS Recipe for Shark Repellent — Central Intelligence Agency. (2015). Cia.gov. https://www.cia.gov/news-information/featured-story-archive/2015-featured-story-archive/shark-repellent.html  Delano Samuels, & Orwig, J. (2016, July). Here’s what the US Navy learned about shark attacks during World War II - Business Insider. Business Insider; Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/the-us-navy-developed-a-shark-repellent-2016-6  Roach, M. (2017). Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War. Oneworld. American Chemical Society. (2020, January 13). The US Government Issued Sailors and Soldiers Shark Repellent That Didn’t Work – Here’s Why [Video]. SciTechDaily. https://scitechdaily.com/us-government-issued-sailors-and-soldiers-shark-repellent-that-didnt-work-heres-why-video/  Spaceflight and Surviving Shark Attacks. (2018, July 24). National Air and Space Museum. https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/spaceflight-and-surviving-shark-attacks  We still don't know why moths are drawn to lights by Grant Currin Wolchover, N. (2011, March 25). Why Are Moths Drawn to Artificial Lights? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/33156-moths-drawn-artificial-lights.html  Lees, D., & Zilli, A. (2019, November). Why Are Moths Are Attracted To Light? Science Friday; Science Friday. https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/why-moths-are-attracted-to-light/  Callahan, P. S. (1977). Moth and candle: the candle flame as a sexual mimic of the coded infrared wavelengths from a moth sex scent (pheromone). Applied Optics, 16(12), 3089. https://doi.org/10.1364/ao.16.003089  Norm MacDonald’s moth joke: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUjIM-GFWhk What's the difference between a mummy and a fossil? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Luke) Clark, L. (1998, January 20). Mummies 101. PBS.org; NOVA. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/mummies-101/  ‌Asher, C. (2015, February 12). How long does fossilisation take? Curious Meerkat. http://www.curiousmeerkat.co.uk/debunking/how-long-fossilisation-take/  Keylses, S.‌ (2018, October 23). Do Mummies Decompose? Science Connected Magazine. https://magazine.scienceconnected.org/2018/10/do-mummies-decompose/  Leveille, D. (2015, May 11). ‌As Chile’s climate changes, the world’

Thu, August 13, 2020

Finding Lost Shark Species (w/ Forrest Galante) and the 2 Types of Nostalgia

Forrest Galante, host of “Extinct or Alive” on Animal Planet, helps us celebrate Shark Week by explaining how we search for — and find! — lost species in the open ocean. Then, you’ll learn about the two types of nostalgia (reflective nostalgia and restorative nostalgia) and how they can influence your well-being. Get even more from Shark Week 2020 on Discovery’s Daily Bite Podcast: https://www.discovery.com/shark-week/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-daily-bite-podcast More from Animal Planet’s “Extinct or Alive” and host Forrest Galante: Extinct or Alive official website — https://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/extinct-or-alive/  Animal Planet Go — https://www.animalplanet.com/watch/animal-planet  Forrest Galante official website — https://www.forrestgalante.com/about Follow @animalplanet on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/animalplanet/ Follow @forrest.galante on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/forrest.galante/ Follow @AnimalPlanet on Twitter — https://twitter.com/AnimalPlanet Follow @ForrestGalante on Twitter — https://twitter.com/ForrestGalante There are 2 different types of nostalgia by Ashley Hamer Boym, S. (2008). The Future of Nostalgia. United States: Basic Books. https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Future_of_Nostalgia/gHKm95EweOwC?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=restorative  The Two Faces of Nostalgia. (2016). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/time-travelling-apollo/201606/the-two-faces-nostalgia  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, August 12, 2020

Sharks Aren’t Just Apex Predators (w/ Forrest Galante), How Cats Affect Online Dating, and When Giant Prehistoric Sea Scorpions Ruled the Seas

Forrest Galante, host of “Extinct or Alive” on Animal Planet, helps us celebrate Shark Week by explaining why sharks are so important to their ecosystems. You’ll also learn about giant prehistoric sea scorpions called Eurypterids who used to rule the sea and how cats affect online dating. More from Animal Planet’s “Extinct or Alive” and host Forrest Galante: Extinct or Alive official website — https://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/extinct-or-alive/  Animal Planet Go — https://www.animalplanet.com/watch/animal-planet  Forrest Galante official website — https://www.forrestgalante.com/about Follow @animalplanet on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/animalplanet/ Follow @forrest.galante on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/forrest.galante/ Follow @AnimalPlanet on Twitter — https://twitter.com/AnimalPlanet Follow @ForrestGalante on Twitter — https://twitter.com/ForrestGalante Giant sea scorpions were the underwater titans of prehistoric Australia by Cameron Duke Bicknell, R. D. C., Smith, P. M., & Poschmann, M. (2020). Re-evaluating evidence of Australian eurypterids. Gondwana Research, 86, 164–181. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gr.2020.06.002  Christopher, R. D., & Smith, P. M. (n.d.). Giant sea scorpions were the underwater titans of prehistoric Australia. Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2020-07-giant-sea-scorpions-underwater-titans.html  ‌PBS Eons. (2019). When Giant Scorpions Swarmed the Seas [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sQXTXbuLYo  Women harshly judge men who pose with cats on their dating profiles by Kelsey Donk Cat People, Beware — Posing With Your Pet Could Make You Appear Less Dateable. (2020, July 9). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/07/09/cat-people-beware-posing-with-your-pet-could-make-you-appear-less-dateable/  Kogan, L., & Volsche, S. (2020). Not the Cat’s Meow? The Impact of Posing with Cats on Female Perceptions of Male Dateability. Animals, 10(6), 1007. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10061007  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, August 11, 2020

Can Sharks Smell Blood from a Mile Away? Plus: Dual-Uterus Sharks and How Interstellar Travel Will Change Language

Learn about whether sharks can really smell a drop of blood from a mile away; how some sharks give birth from two uteruses (and why that’s not even the weirdest part); and the complicated way interstellar travel can mess with language. Can sharks really smell a drop of blood from a mile away? by Grant Currin Shark Smell Myth Found Fishy. (2013, July 10). Inside Science. https://www.insidescience.org/news/shark-smell-myth-found-fishy  Meredith, T. L., & Kajiura, S. M. (2010). Olfactory morphology and physiology of elasmobranchs. Journal of Experimental Biology, 213(20), 3449–3456. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.045849  ‌Villazon, L. (2019). How do sharks smell blood underwater? BBC Science Focus Magazine; BBC Science Focus Magazine. https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/how-do-sharks-smell-blood-underwater/  Some sharks give live birth from two uteruses -- and that's not the weirdest part by Grant Currin Shark Smell Myth Found Fishy. (2013, July 10). Inside Science. https://www.insidescience.org/news/shark-smell-myth-found-fishy  Meredith, T. L., & Kajiura, S. M. (2010). Olfactory morphology and physiology of elasmobranchs. Journal of Experimental Biology, 213(20), 3449–3456. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.045849  Villazon, L. (2019). How do sharks smell blood underwater? BBC Science Focus Magazine; BBC Science Focus Magazine. https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/how-do-sharks-smell-blood-underwater/  The unintelligible languages of interstellar travel by Cameron Duke Lost in Space or Translation? (2020, June 30). The University of Kansas. http://news.ku.edu/2020/06/30/without-care-lost-space-could-mean-lost-translation McKenzie, A., & Punske, J. (2020). Language Development During Interstellar Travel. Acta Futura, 12, 123–132. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3747353 Williams, M. (2020, July 8). Languages Will Change Significantly on Interstellar Flights. Universe Today. https://www.universetoday.com/146889/languages-will-change-significantly-on-interstellar-flights/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, August 10, 2020

Why People Are Afraid of Sharks, Discovery of 4 “Walking” Shark Species, and Fighting Climate Change with Rocks

To celebrate Shark Week, learn about why people are afraid of sharks; how scientists discovered four new species of “walking” sharks (also called epaulette sharks); and how enhanced rock weathering might help us fight climate change with rocks. People are afraid of sharks for 3 psychological reasons by Kelsey Donk Ipsos editor. (2015, July 7). Sharks:  Half (51%) of Americans are Absolutely Terrified of Them and Many (38%) Scared to Swim in the Ocean Because of Them... Ipsos; www.ipsos.com. https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/sharks-half-51-americans-are-absolutely-terrified-them-and-many-38-scared-swim-ocean-because-them  Ropeik, D. (2015, July 6). Shark Attack: The Risk Is Tiny, but the Coverage, and Fear, Are High -- Why? HuffPost; HuffPost. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/shark-attack-the-risk-is_b_7736266  Why are we afraid of sharks? There’s a scientific explanation. (2019, June 27). Nationalgeographic.com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2018/01/sharks-attack-fear-science-psychology-spd/  Hettermann, K. (2017, July 25). Are You Afraid of Sharks? Don’t Be. Scientific American Blog Network. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/are-you-afraid-of-sharks-dont-be/  Eveleth, R. (2013, August 6). How to Survive the Shark Attack That Is Never Going to Happen To You. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-to-survive-the-shark-attack-that-is-never-going-to-happen-to-you-24121725/?no-ist  Four new species of "walking" sharks were discovered this year by Grant Currin Walking sharks discovered in the tropics. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/uoq-wsd012020.php  ‌Dudgeon, C. L., Corrigan, S., Yang, L., Allen, G. R., Erdmann, M. V., Fahmi, Sugeha, H. Y., White, W. T., & Naylor, G. J. P. (2020). Walking, swimming or hitching a ride? Phylogenetics and biogeography of the walking shark genus Hemiscyllium. Marine and Freshwater Research. https://doi.org/10.1071/mf19163  ‌These sharks have evolved to walk on land—and they did it quickly. (2020, January 23). Nationalgeographic.com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/01/walking-sharks-new-species-evolving-fast/  Andrew, S. (2020, January 23). See walking shark discovered near Australia. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/23/world/walking-sharks-recently-evolved-scn-trnd/index.html  We may be able to fight climate change with rocks by Cameron Duke Beerling, D. J., Kantzas, E. P., Lomas, M. R., Wade, P., Eufrasio, R. M., Renforth, P., Sarkar, B., Andrews, M. G., James, R. H., Pearce, C. R., Mercure, J.-F., Pollitt, H., Holden, P. B., Edwards, N. R., Khanna, M., Koh, L., Quegan, S., Pidgeon, N. F., Janssens, I. A., … Banwart, S. A. (2020). Potential for large-scale CO 2 removal via enhanced rock weathering with croplands. Nature, 583(7815), 242–248. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2448-9  Layton, L. (2020, July 8). Spreading rock dust on the ground could pull carbon from the air, resear

Fri, August 07, 2020

Parents’ Brains Sync When They’re Together, the Genius Math Behind Credit Card Numbers, and July’s Curiosity Challenge Trivia

Learn about the Luhn algorithm (the genius math behind credit card numbers) and how parents’ brains synchronize when they’re together. Then, play along at home and test your podcast knowledge with this month’s Curiosity Challenge trivia game. The genius math behind credit card numbers by Cameron Duke Berry, N. (2014, January 8). How Credit Card Numbers Work. Gizmodo; Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/how-credit-card-numbers-work-1493331190  Concerning Reality. (2018). The Secret Algorithm in Your Credit Card Number [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr9s5NjsVAo  Juber Moulvi Abdul. (2018, April 24). Mathematics behind Credit/Debit card numbering. Medium. https://medium.com/@ma.juber/mathematics-behind-credit-debit-card-numbering-340bf68d27d2  Parents' brains sync when they're together by Steffie Drucker Presence of spouse alters how parents’ brains react to children stimuli, finds NTU Singapore study. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/ntu-pos051220.php  Azhari, A., Lim, M., Bizzego, A., Gabrieli, G., Bornstein, M. H., & Esposito, G. (2020). Physical presence of spouse enhances brain-to-brain synchrony in co-parenting couples. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-63596-2   Vuchinich, S., Emery, R. E., & Cassidy, J. (1988). Family Members as Third Parties in Dyadic Family Conflict: Strategies, Alliances, and Outcomes. Child Development, 59(5), 1293–1302. JSTOR. https://doi.org/10.2307/1130492  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Challenge Trivia with Kyann Saturated Fat Could Kill Your Focus, Animals Have Regional Accents, and Rings Around Mars https://curiositydaily.com/saturated-fat-could-kill-your-focus-animals-have-regional-accents-and-rings-around-mars/  The First Prescription Video Game, Solving the Mystery of Short-Term Memory, and Hummingbirds’ Extraordinary Vision https://curiositydaily.com/the-first-prescription-video-game-solving-the-mystery-of-short-term-memory-and-hummingbirds-extraordinary-vision/  You Navigate with Your Nose, Busting 5 Summer Myths, and Using Horseshoe Crabs’ Blue Blood to Develop New Medicine https://curiositydaily.com/you-navigate-with-your-nose-busting-5-summer-myths-and-using-horseshoe-crabs-blue-blood-to-develop-new-medicine/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, August 06, 2020

Why Religious People Have More Children, Sea Turtles’ Clumsy Navigation Skills, and the Real Center of Our Solar System Isn’t the Sun

Learn the surprising reason why religious people tend to have more children; why sea turtles are actually pretty clumsy navigators; and where astronomers found the center of our solar system (spoiler alert: it’s not the center of our sun). Evolution explains why religious people have more children by Kelsey Donk New research examines links between religion and parental support from non-family members. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/uoo-nre070120.php  Church attendance and alloparenting: an analysis of fertility, social support and child development among English mothers | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. (2020). Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rstb.2019.0428  About the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children. (2019). Bristol.ac.uk. http://www.bristol.ac.uk/alspac/about/  Sea turtles are surprisingly clumsy migrators by Kelsey Donk Sea turtles’ impressive navigation feats rely on surprisingly crude “map.” (2020). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/07/200716111631.htm  Hays, G. C., Cerritelli, G., Esteban, N., Rattray, A., & Luschi, P. (2020). Open Ocean Reorientation and Challenges of Island Finding by Sea Turtles during Long-Distance Migration. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2020.05.086  True Navigation: Sensory Bases of Gradient Maps. (2020). Tufts.edu. https://pigeon.psy.tufts.edu/asc/Phillips/Default_Old_08_21.htm  Astronomers have located the center of the solar system and it's not the center of the sun by Grant Currin Starr, M. (2020). Astronomers Have Located The Centre of The Solar System to Within 100 Metres. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/astronomers-have-located-the-centre-of-the-solar-system-to-within-100-metres  ‌To find giant black holes, start with Jupiter. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/vu-tfg062920.php  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, August 05, 2020

How Feeling Sick Is Colored by Culture, The Venomous Dinosaur from Jurassic Park IRL, and All the Light Ever Produced in the Universe

Learn about how culture plays a role in feeling sick; that time scientists measured all the light in the known universe; and what Jurassic Park got wrong about the Dilophosaurus, that venomous dinosaur with the frilly collar. Culture plays a role in feeling sick by Kelsey Donk Researchers study role culture plays in feeling sick. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/uota-rsr022720.php  Shattuck, E. C., Perrotte, J. K., Daniels, C. L., Xu, X., & Sunil, T. S. (2020). The Contribution of Sociocultural Factors in Shaping Self-Reported Sickness Behavior. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbeh.2020.00004  Scientists Measured All the Light Ever Produced in the Universe by Ashley Hamer The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope. (2020). Nasa.gov. https://fermi.gsfc.nasa.gov/  ‌A gamma-ray determination of the Universe’s star formation history. (2018). Science, 362(6418), 1031–1034. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aat8123 ‌ Clemson scientists measure all of the starlight ever produced by the observable universe. (2018). Newsstand | Clemson University News and Stories, South Carolina. https://newsstand.clemson.edu/mediarelations/clemson-scientists-measure-all-of-the-starlight-ever-produced-by-the-observable-universe/  ‌The Extragalactic Background Light. (2020). Cta-Observatory.org. https://portal.cta-observatory.org/Pages/The-Extragalactic-Background-Light.aspx ‌ Koren, M. (2018, November 30). How Scientists Measured All the Starlight in the Universe. The Atlantic; The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/11/starlight-universe-blazar-galaxy/576934/  Remember the venomous dino with the frilly collar from Jurassic Park? Here's what it was really like by Grant Currin Stan Winston School of Character Arts. (2020). Stanwinstonschool.com. https://www.stanwinstonschool.com/blog/jurassic-park-dilophosaurus-dinosaur-puppet  Famous “Jurassic Park” dinosaur is less lizard, more bird. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/uota-fp070720.php  Marsh, A. D., & Rowe, T. B. (2020). A comprehensive anatomical and phylogenetic evaluation of Dilophosaurus wetherilli (Dinosauria, Theropoda) with descriptions of new specimens from the Kayenta Formation of northern Arizona. Journal of Paleontology, 94(S78), 1–103. https://doi.org/10.1017/jpa.2020.14  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, August 04, 2020

You Have Tiny Rocks in Your Ears, How Artists’ Personas Influence Your Music Choices, and Chemotherapy Began as a Chemical Weapon

Learn about why you have tiny rocks in your ears; why the self-congruity effect of music says you may prefer music by artists who have a similar personality to you; and how chemotherapy began as a chemical weapon. There are tiny rocks in your ears that help you detect motion by Cameron Duke Inner Ear “Rock Slides” Lead To Vertigo. (n.d.). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/2009/04/27/103463398/inner-ear-rock-slides-lead-to-vertigo  Widmaier, E. P., Vander, A. J., Raff, H., & Strang, K. T. (2019). Vander’s human physiology : the mechanisms of body function. Mcgraw-Hill Education. Purves, D., Augustine, G. J., Fitzpatrick, D., Katz, L. C., Anthony-Samuel LaMantia, McNamara, J. O., & S Mark Williams. (2014). The Otolith Organs: The Utricle and Sacculus. Nih.Gov; Sinauer Associates. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK10792/  ‌Human ear - Inner ear | Britannica. (2020). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/ear/Inner-ear#ref65037  You may prefer music by musicians who have a similar personality to you by Kelsey Donk Fans love musicians’ personalities as much as their music. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-07/bu-flm070120.php  Greenberg, D. M., Matz, S. C., Schwartz, H. A., & Fricke, K. R. (2020). The self-congruity effect of music. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspp0000293  Joseph, Barclay, A. C., & Bockorny, K. M. (2014). Self-Congruity: A Determinant of Brand Personality. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Self-Congruity%3A-A-Determinant-of-Brand-Personality-Klipfel-Barclay/02b9cbd55f0fef7fd688c35a801a338bca1a6ee2  Chemotherapy began as a chemical weapon by Cameron Duke Evolution of Cancer Treatments: Chemotherapy | American Cancer Society. (2014). Cancer.org. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-basics/history-of-cancer/cancer-treatment-chemo.html  Frunzi, J. (February 2007). From Weapon to Wonder Drug. The Hospitalist. https://www.the-hospitalist.org/hospitalist/article/123282/weapon-wonder-drug  Goldacre, R. J., Loveless, A., & Ross, W. C. J. (1949). Mode of Production of Chromosome Abnormalities by the Nitrogen Mustards The Possible Role of Cross-Linking. Nature, 163(4148), 667–669. https://doi.org/10.1038/163667a0  Hazell, S. (2014). Mustard gas – from the Great War to frontline chemotherapy. Cancer Research UK - Science Blog. https://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2014/08/27/mustard-gas-from-the-great-war-to-frontline-chemotherapy/  Immunotherapy for Cancer. (2019, September 24). National Cancer Institute; Cancer.gov. https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/types/immunotherapy  Krumbhaar, E. B., & Krumbhaar, H. D. (1919). The Blood and Bone Marrow in Yelloe Cross Gas (Mustard Gas) Poisoning. The Journal of Medical Research, 40(3), 497–508.3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2104437/  Mukherjee, S. (2011). The emperor of all maladies : a biography of cancer. Fourth Estate. Smit

Mon, August 03, 2020

Why Some Words Are More Memorable, How Hair Growth Works, and How Fish End Up in Landlocked Lakes

Learn about why some words are more memorable than others; how hair growth works; and how fish end up in landlocked lakes. Brain study reveals why some words are more memorable than others by Kelsey Donk NIH study finds out why some words may be more memorable than others. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/nion-nsf062620.php  Xie, W., Bainbridge, W. A., Inati, S. K., Baker, C. I., & Zaghloul, K. A. (2020). Memorability of words in arbitrary verbal associations modulates memory retrieval in the anterior temporal lobe. Nature Human Behaviour. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-020-0901-2  Hair growth, explained by Steffie Drucker Hair Loss: The Science of Hair. (2010, March 1). WebMD. https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/science-hair#1  Venton, D. (2015, April 21). The Big Question: Why Does Hair Grow in Some Places But Not Others? WIRED. https://www.wired.com/2015/04/hair-only-in-some-places/  Feltman, R. (2016, July 19). Dear Science: Why does the hair on my head grow longer than the hair on my body? The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/07/19/dear-science-why-does-the-hair-on-my-head-grow-longer-than-the-hair-on-my-body/?arc404=true  Curiosity. (2018). How Does Hair Growth Work? [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBhmxVeJZ-I  SciShow. (2015). How Does Hair Know When to Stop Growing? [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf6BnOLb5xs  Martin, R. D. (2016) Beauty and the Beard. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/how-we-do-it/201802/beauty-and-the-beard  Fish eggs migrate to landlocked lakes via bird poop by Grant Currin Koumoundouros, T. (2020). We May Finally Know The Extreme Route Fish Take Through Air to Colonise New Lakes. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/squishy-fish-eggs-can-survive-harrowing-journeys-through-duck-guts  Lovas-Kiss, Á., Vincze, O., Löki, V., Pallér-Kapusi, F., Halasi-Kovács, B., Kovács, G., Green, A. J., & Lukács, B. A. (2020). Experimental evidence of dispersal of invasive cyprinid eggs inside migratory waterfowl. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(27), 15397–15399. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2004805117  Silva, G. G., Weber, V., Green, A. J., Hoffmann, P., Silva, V. S., Volcan, M. V., Lanés, L. E. K., Stenert, C., Reichard, M., & Maltchik, L. (2019). Killifish eggs can disperse via gut passage through waterfowl. Ecology, 100(11). https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.2774  Dispersal of fish eggs by water birds – just a myth? (2018). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180219103258.htm  [Curiosity Daily Episode] Remembering Words on the Tip of Your Tongue, Parkways vs. Driveways, and A Flapping Spacecraft to Explore Venus https://curiositydaily.com/remembering-words-on-the-tip-of-your-tongue-parkways-vs-driveways-and-a-flapping-spacecraft-to-explore-venus/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to

Fri, July 31, 2020

Advertising Makes Us Unhappy, The Myth of Maximum Heart Rate, and How Parents Can Help Language Researchers with an App

Learn about why more advertising means less happiness; how to calculate your maximum heart rate; and how parents and kids can help language researchers during the pandemic, with help from an app called KidTalk. The more ads we see, the less happy we are by Kelsey Donk Advertising Makes Us Unhappy. (2019, December 31). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/01/advertising-makes-us-unhappy  ‌Advertising as a major source of human dissatisfaction | VOX, CEPR Policy Portal. (2019). Voxeu.org. https://voxeu.org/article/advertising-major-source-human-dissatisfaction  Michel, C., Sovinsky, M., Proto, E., & Oswald, A. J. (2019). Advertising as a Major Source of Human Dissatisfaction: Cross-National Evidence on One Million Europeans. The Economics of Happiness, 217–239. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15835-4_10  Max heart rate? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Julien) All About Heart Rate (Pulse). (2015). www.Heart.org. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/the-facts-about-high-blood-pressure/all-about-heart-rate-pulse  ‌Quer, G., Gouda, P., Galarnyk, M., Topol, E. J., & Steinhubl, S. R. (2020). Inter- and intraindividual variability in daily resting heart rate and its associations with age, sex, sleep, BMI, and time of year: Retrospective, longitudinal cohort study of 92,457 adults. PLOS ONE, 15(2), e0227709. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0227709  ‌Can you sing while you work out? (2019). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise-intensity/art-20046887  “Maximum” Heart Rate Theory Is Challenged. (2001, April 23). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2001/04/24/health/maximum-heart-rate-theory-is-challenged.html  KidTalk lets parents create audio scrapbooks while helping language research by Steffie Drucker Home | KidTalk. (2020). KidTalk. https://www.kidtalkscrapbook.org/  ‌Kidtalkscrapbook. (2020, June 30). Say What? - Kidtalkscrapbook. Medium. https://medium.com/@kidtalkscrapbook/say-what-7dceb4761c01  Follow Emily Calandrelli @thespacegal on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thespacegal?lang=en  Follow @TheSpaceGal on Twitter https://twitter.com/thespacegal  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, July 30, 2020

Why New Habits Have to Be Tiny (w/ Dr. BJ Fogg) and Why Human Infants Are Late Bloomers

Stanford behavior scientist Dr. BJ Fogg, author of “Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything,” explains why the best new habits are tiny ones. Then, learn why human infants are late bloomers compared to other baby animals.  More from Dr. BJ Fogg, Stanford behavior scientist: Pick up “Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything” on Amazon https://amzn.to/35GQ3za  Official website https://www.bjfogg.com/ Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University https://habits.stanford.edu/ Follow @bjfogg on Twitter https://twitter.com/bjfogg Hear us discuss the Fogg Method on a previous episode of Curiosity Daily: https://curiositydaily.com/is-bee-venom-therapy-safe-plus-teeth-cleaning-history-and-how-to-change-bad-habits/ Babies are all born prematurely - Compared to Other Baby Animals, Human Infants Are Late Bloomers by Ashley Hamer Dunsworth, H. M., Warrener, A. G., Deacon, T., Ellison, P. T., & Pontzer, H. (2012). Metabolic hypothesis for human altriciality. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 109(38), 15212–15216. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1205282109  ‌Warrener, A. G., Lewton, K. L., Pontzer, H., & Lieberman, D. E. (2015). A Wider Pelvis Does Not Increase Locomotor Cost in Humans, with Implications for the Evolution of Childbirth. PLOS ONE, 10(3), e0118903. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0118903  ‌Pappas, S. (2012, August 27). Why Pregnancy Really Lasts 9 Months. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/22715-pregnancy-length-baby-size.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, July 29, 2020

A New Way to Build Habits (w/ Dr. BJ Fogg) and the Best Time of Day to Exercise

Stanford behavior scientist Dr. BJ Fogg explains new research into how you can pick new habits you’ll actually stick with. Then, you’ll learn about the best time of day to exercise. More from Dr. BJ Fogg, Stanford behavior scientist: Pick up “Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything” on Amazon https://amzn.to/35GQ3za  Official website https://www.bjfogg.com/ Behavior Design Lab at Stanford University https://habits.stanford.edu/ Follow @bjfogg on Twitter https://twitter.com/bjfogg Hear us discuss the Fogg Method on a previous episode of Curiosity Daily: https://curiositydaily.com/is-bee-venom-therapy-safe-plus-teeth-cleaning-history-and-how-to-change-bad-habits/ When's the Best Time of Day to Exercise? by Ashley Hamer Borreli, L. (2015, September 10). This Is The Best Time To Work Out, Based On Your Fitness Goals. Medical Daily. https://www.medicaldaily.com/time-day-and-fitness-goals-why-working-out-morning-best-stress-not-muscle-size-351936  Van Proeyen, K., Szlufcik, K., Nielens, H., Pelgrim, K., Deldicque, L., Hesselink, M., Van Veldhoven, P. P., & Hespel, P. (2010). Training in the fasted state improves glucose tolerance during fat-rich diet. The Journal of Physiology, 588(21), 4289–4302. https://doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2010.196493  Schoenfeld, B. J., Aragon, A. A., Wilborn, C. D., Krieger, J. W., & Sonmez, G. T. (2014). Body composition changes associated with fasted versus non-fasted aerobic exercise. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-014-0054-7  Myllymäki, T., Kyröläinen, H., Savolainen, K., Hokka, L., Jakonen, R., Juuti, T., Martinmäki, K., Kaartinen, J., Kinnunen, M.-L., & Rusko, H. (2011). Effects of vigorous late-night exercise on sleep quality and cardiac autonomic activity. Journal of Sleep Research, 20(1pt2), 146–153. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2869.2010.00874.x  ‌Morgan, C. (2020, April 11). When’s the Best Time to Work Out? Greatist; Greatist. https://greatist.com/fitness/whats-best-time-work-out  ‌Hayes, L. D., Bickerstaff, G. F., & Baker, J. S. (2010). Interactions of cortisol, testosterone, and resistance training: influence of circadian rhythms. Chronobiology International, 27(4), 675–705. https://doi.org/10.3109/07420521003778773  Fries, E., Dettenborn, L., & Kirschbaum, C. (2009). The cortisol awakening response (CAR): Facts and future directions. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 72(1), 67–73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2008.03.014  Lericollais, R., Gauthier, A., Bessot, N., Sesboüé, B., & Davenne, D. (2009). Time-of-day effects on fatigue during a sustained anaerobic test in well-trained cyclists. Chronobiology International, 26(8), 1622–1635. https://doi.org/10.3109/07420520903534492  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: h

Tue, July 28, 2020

Why Stress Sweat Smells Worse, Studying Wildlife During the Pandemic, and Do Men Just Not See Messes?

Learn about how scientists and animals are benefitting from the “anthropause” during the coronavirus pandemic; why sweat from stress smells worse than regular sweat; and whether men really “see less mess” than women. We're in the "anthropause," a unique opportunity to study wildlife by Steffie Drucker McGreevy, N. (2020, July). Scientists Propose a New Name for Nature in the Time of COVID-19: The “Anthropause.” Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-have-name-nature-time-covid-19-anthropause-180975224/  Simon, M. (2020, June 29). The Anthropause: How the Pandemic Gives Scientists a New Way to Study Wildlife. Wired; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/the-anthropause-a-new-way-to-study-wildlife/  Rutz, C., Loretto, M.-C., Bates, A. E., Davidson, S. C., Duarte, C. M., Jetz, W., Johnson, M., Kato, A., Kays, R., Mueller, T., Primack, R. B., Ropert-Coudert, Y., Tucker, M. A., Wikelski, M., & Cagnacci, F. (2020). COVID-19 lockdown allows researchers to quantify the effects of human activity on wildlife. Nature Ecology & Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41559-020-1237-z  Goldfarb, B. (2020, July 6). There Really Was Less Roadkill This Spring. The Atlantic; The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/07/pandemic-roadkill/613852/  Why stress sweat smells worse than regular sweat by Andrea Michelson Santos-Longhurst, A. (2019, February 26). Stress Sweat Is Real, Here’s How to Manage It. Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/health/stress-sweat  Hrustic, A. (2017, April 4). Why Your Sweat Smells So Bad When You’re Stressed. Men’s Health; Men’s Health. https://www.menshealth.com/health/a19544884/why-stress-sweat-smells-so-bad/  Hu, Y., Converse, C., Lyons, M. C., & Hsu, W. H. (2018). Neural control of sweat secretion: a review. British Journal of Dermatology, 178(6), 1246–1256. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.15808  Fox-Skelly, J. (2015). The smelliest animals in the world. BBC.com. http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150610-why-its-good-to-smell-bad Some Say Men Just Don't See Mess, So Researchers Put It to the Test by author Ruppanner, L., Sabino Kornrich, & Thebaud, S. (2019, July 2). Men do see the mess – they just aren’t judged for it the way women are. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/men-do-see-the-mess-they-just-arent-judged-for-it-the-way-women-are-118728  Thébaud, S., Kornrich, S., & Ruppanner, L. (2019). Good Housekeeping, Great Expectations: Gender and Housework Norms. Sociological Methods & Research, 004912411985239. https://doi.org/10.1177/0049124119852395  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, July 27, 2020

You Navigate with Your Nose, Busting 5 Summer Myths, and Using Horseshoe Crabs’ Blue Blood to Develop New Medicine

Learn about how humans literally use their noses to navigate; why the blue blood of horseshoe crabs is essential for developing drugs like a COVID-19 vaccine; and the truth behind 5 myths about summer dangers. Humans use their noses to navigate, and both nostrils are important by Grant Currin Humans navigate with stereo olfaction. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/caos-hnw062420.php  Wu, Y., Chen, K., Ye, Y., Zhang, T., & Zhou, W. (2020). Humans navigate with stereo olfaction. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2004642117  Video used in the experiment: http://movie-usa.glencoesoftware.com/video/10.1073/pnas.2004642117/video-1  Why the blue blood of horseshoe crabs is essential for drug development by Cameron Duke Fox, A. (2020, June 8). The Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine Runs on Horseshoe Crab Blood. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/race-coronavirus-vaccine-runs-horseshoe-crab-blood-180975048/  Krisfalusi-Gannon, J., Ali, W., Dellinger, K., Robertson, L., Brady, T. E., Goddard, M. K. M., Tinker-Kulberg, R., Kepley, C. L., & Dellinger, A. L. (2018). The Role of Horseshoe Crabs in the Biomedical Industry and Recent Trends Impacting Species Sustainability. Frontiers in Marine Science, 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmars.2018.00185  Frank, J., & Tang, A. (2018, September 12). Why horseshoe crab blood is so expensive - Business Insider. Business Insider; Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/why-horseshoe-crab-blood-expensive-2018-8  Zhang, S. (2018, May 9). The Last Days of the Blue-Blood Harvest. The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/05/blood-in-the-water/559229/  5 Myths About Summer Dangers by Ashley Hamer The Claim: Mayonnaise Can Increase Risk of Food Poisoning. (2008, June 30). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/01/health/01real.html?_r=0  Sting, B. (2020). 3 Steps to Take Immediately After a Bee Sting - Merck Manuals Consumer Version. Merck Manuals Consumer Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/news/editorial/2018/05/15/14/05/bee-stings  10 Ways to Lower the Cancer Risk of Grilling. (2019, June 27). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/27/well/eat/10-ways-to-lower-the-cancer-risk-of-grilling.html  Confused by SPF? Take a Number. (2009, May 13). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/14/fashion/14SKIN.html?pagewanted=all  Rodriguez, S. D., Chung, H.-N., Gonzales, K. K., Vulcan, J., Li, Y., Ahumada, J. A., Romero, H. M., De La Torre, M., Shu, F., & Hansen, I. A. (2017). Efficacy of Some Wearable Devices Compared with Spray-On Insect Repellents for the Yellow Fever Mosquito, Aedes aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culicidae). Journal of Insect Science, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iew117  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podca

Fri, July 24, 2020

Fannie Farmer Created the Modern Cooking Recipe, the Shepard Scale Audio Illusion, and How Scientists Test the COVID-19 Vaccine

Learn how researchers test drugs for deadly diseases like COVID-19 (without exposing participants); how Fannie Farmer transformed cooking from folk art into science; and how the Shepard scale audio illusion makes it sound like a tone is rising forever. Safety in drug trials by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Habib) Q/A: How clinical trials test vaccines - News Story | VCU Health. (2020). Vcuhealth.org. https://www.vcuhealth.org/news-center/news-story?news=1654  Office of the Commissioner. (2019). Step 3: Clinical Research. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/patients/drug-development-process/step-3-clinical-research  ‌Researchers Debate Infecting People on Purpose to Test Coronavirus Vaccines. (2020, July 1). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/health/coronavirus-vaccine-trials.html  Cohen, J. (2020, March 31). Speed coronavirus vaccine testing by deliberately infecting volunteers? Not so fast, some scientists warn. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/03/speed-coronavirus-vaccine-testing-deliberately-infecting-volunteers-not-so-fast-some  Coronavirus Vaccine Tracker. (2020, June 10). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/science/coronavirus-vaccine-tracker.html  How Fannie Farmer transformed cooking from folk art into science by Cameron Duke Lewis, J. J. (2017). About Fannie Farmer, Cookbook Author and Domestic Scientist. ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/fannie-farmer-biography-3528712  Davis, S. (1984, November 25). Through the Years With The Cookbook of the Ages. Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/food/1984/11/25/through-the-years-with-the-cookbook-of-the-ages/b3fc92c1-88f6-4fc1-be36-7a1b14450a58/  History.com Editors. (2009, November 24). Fannie Farmer opens cooking school. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fannie-farmer-opens-cooking-school Fannie Farmer Biography. (2020). Notablebiographies.com. https://www.notablebiographies.com/Du-Fi/Farmer-Fannie.html  Engel, K. (2015, April 19). Fannie Farmer, the mother of level measurements | Amazing Women In History. https://amazingwomeninhistory.com/fannie-farmer/  Fannie Merritt Farmer | American editor | Britannica. (2019). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Fannie-Merritt-Farmer  Moskin, J. (2018, June 13). Overlooked No More: Fannie Farmer, Modern Cookery’s Pioneer. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/13/obituaries/fannie-farmer-overlooked.html  The Shepard scale is an audio illusion that sounds like a tone is rising forever by Ashley Hamer Roger N. Shepard | American psychologist and cognitive scientist | Britannica. (2020). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Roger-N-Shepard  ‌Shepard, R. N. (1964). Circularity in Judgments of Relative Pitch. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 36(12), 2346–2353. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.1919362  What is the Shepar

Thu, July 23, 2020

Why Some People Can’t Recognize Faces, Weight-Lifting Strengthens Your Nerves Too, and Why Earth’s Core Doesn’t Melt

Learn about why you might feel stronger after just one workout; why the Earth’s core doesn’t melt, even though it’s so hot; and prosopagnosia, the surprising neurological condition of face blindness. Feeling stronger after one workout? It's not your muscles, it's your nervous system by Grant Currin Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning. (2016). United Kingdom: Human Kinetics. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Essentials_of_Strength_Training_and_Cond/bfuXCgAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=%3E16%20workouts  ‌How We Get Stronger. (2020, July 1). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/01/well/move/how-we-get-stronger.html  Glover, I. S., & Baker, S. N. (2020). Cortical, corticospinal and reticulospinal contributions to strength training. The Journal of Neuroscience, JN-RM-1923-19. https://doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.1923-19.2020  Why strength depends on more than muscle: Neural adaptations could account for differing strength gains despite similar muscle mass. (2017). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170710091652.htm  Jenkins, N. D. M., Miramonti, A. A., Hill, E. C., Smith, C. M., Cochrane-Snyman, K. C., Housh, T. J., & Cramer, J. T. (2017). Greater Neural Adaptations following High- vs. Low-Load Resistance Training. Frontiers in Physiology, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2017.00331  If The Earth's Core Is So Hot, Why Doesn't It Melt? by Ashley Hamer New theory explains how Earth’s inner core remains solid despite extreme heat |  KTH. (2017). KTH. https://www.kth.se/en/aktuellt/nyheter/new-theory-explains-how-earth-s-inner-core-remains-solid-despite-extreme-heat-1.705398  Hexagonal Close Packing. (2020). Wolfram.com; Wolfram Research, Inc. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/HexagonalClosePacking.html  ‌Belonoshko, A. B., Lukinov, T., Fu, J., Zhao, J., Davis, S., & Simak, S. I. (2017). Stabilization of body-centred cubic iron under inner-core conditions. Nature Geoscience, 10(4), 312–316. https://doi.org/10.1038/ngeo2892  What do you do when you can’t recognize faces? by Cameron Duke Bate, S. (2019, December 26). New Promise for Those Who Suffer from Face Blindness. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-promise-for-those-who-suffer-from-face-blindness/  Damasio, A. R., Damasio, H., & Van Hoesen, G. W. (1982). Prosopagnosia: Anatomic basis and behavioral mechanisms. Neurology, 32(4), 331–331. https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.32.4.331  Dingfelder, S. (2019, August 21). My life with face blindness: I spent decades unable to recognize people. Then I learned why. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/magazine/wp/2019/08/21/feature/my-life-with-face-blindness/  Kennerknecht, I., Grueter, T., Welling, B., Wentzek, S., Horst, J., Edwards, S., & Grueter, M. (2006). First report of prevalence of non-syndromic hereditary prosopagnosia (HPA). American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 140A(15), 1617–1622. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.a.31343  Psychology Exp

Wed, July 22, 2020

Teaching Kids to Not Be Prejudiced, Why Cats Have Vertical Pupils, and a Massive Stonehenge Discovery

Learn about why children develop racial prejudice unless their parents teach them otherwise; why archaeologists studying Stonehenge may have found the largest prehistoric structure in all of Europe; and why cats have vertical pupils. Children will develop racial prejudice unless their parents teach them otherwise by Kelsey Donk What white parents get wrong about raising antiracist kids — and how to get it right. (2020, June 25). The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/06/25/what-white-parents-get-wrong-about-raising-antiracist-kids-how-get-it-right/  Kelly, D. J., Quinn, P. C., Slater, A. M., Lee, K., Gibson, A., Smith, M., Ge, L., & Pascalis, O. (2005). Three-month-olds, but not newborns, prefer own-race faces. Developmental Science, 8(6), F31–F36. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-7687.2005.0434a.x  Katz, P. A. (2003). Racists or Tolerant Multiculturalists? How Do They Begin? American Psychologist, 58(11), 897–909. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.58.11.897b  Archaeologists discover a huge ring of deep pits near Stonehenge by Grant Currin University of Bradford. (2020, June 22). “Astonishing discovery” near Stonehenge led by University of Bradford archaeologists offers new insight into Neolithic ancestors. https://www.bradford.ac.uk/news/archive/2020/astonishing-discovery-near-stonehenge-led-by-university-of-bradford-archaeologists-offers-new-insight-into-neolithic-ancestors.php  Machemer, T. (2020, June 24). Archaeologists Discover Enormous Ring of Ancient Pits Near Stonehenge. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ring-neolithic-pits-discovered-stonehenge-landscape-180975164/  Neolithic Site Near Stonehenge Yields an ‘Astonishing Discovery.’ (2020, June 22). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/22/world/europe/stonehenge-trenches-durrington-walls.html  Immense Neolithic Ring Discovered Near Stonehenge. (2020, June 23). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/2020/06/23/881970286/immense-neolithic-ring-discovered-near-stonehenge  Why does my cat have vertical pupils? by Cameron Duke Pappas, S. (2015, August 7). Why Cats Have Vertical Pupils. Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/51787-why-cats-have-vertical-pupils.html  Banks, M. S., Sprague, W. W., Schmoll, J., Parnell, J. A. Q., & Love, G. D. (2015). Why do animal eyes have pupils of different shapes? Science Advances, 1(7), e1500391. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.1500391  Ghose, T. (2013, October 16). Feline Vision: How Cats See the World. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/40459-what-do-cats-see.html  Ghose, T. (2013, October 16). Images: See the World from a Cat’s Eyes. Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/40460-images-cat-versus-human-vision.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, cl

Tue, July 21, 2020

The Need for Nature During Lockdown, Why Plants Are Green, and How Microbes and Parasites Might Make Us Healthier

Learn about why lockdown has made us need nature more than ever; why plants are green; and how microbes and parasites might actually make us healthier. Why lockdown has made us need exposure to nature more than ever by Kelsey Donk ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’ Is Really a Thing. (2020, June 23). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/23/parenting/nature-health-benefits-coronavirus-outdoors.html  Robbins, J. (2020). Ecopsychology: How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health. Yale E360. https://e360.yale.edu/features/ecopsychology-how-immersion-in-nature-benefits-your-health  Louv, R. (2019). What is Nature-Deficit Disorder? - Richard Louv. Richardlouv.com. https://doi.org/http://richardlouv.com/blog/what-is-nature-deficit-disorder  Pieters, H. C., Ayala, L., Schneider, A., Wicks, N., Levine-Dickman, A., & Clinton, S. (2019). Gardening on a psychiatric inpatient unit: Cultivating recovery. Archives of Psychiatric Nursing, 33(1), 57–64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2018.10.001  Weinstein, N., Balmford, A., DeHaan, C. R., Gladwell, V., Bradbury, R. B., & Amano, T. (2015). Seeing Community for the Trees: The Links among Contact with Natural Environments, Community Cohesion, and Crime. BioScience, 65(12), 1141–1153. https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biv151  Louv, R. (2020, March 16). 10 Nature Activities to Help Get Your Family Through the Coronavirus Pandemic. Children & Nature Network. https://www.childrenandnature.org/2020/03/16/10-nature-activities-to-help-get-your-family-through-the-pandemic/  This is why plants are green by Cameron Duke Cowern, D. (2017). Why aren’t plants black? [YouTube Video]. In Physicsgirl. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BRP4wcSCM0  MinuteEarth. (2013). Why Are Leaves Green? Part 1 [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAQYpra4aUs  UCSB Science Line. (2004). Scienceline.Ucsb.edu. http://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=500 What Color Do YOU Think the Sun Is? (2020). Stanford.edu. http://solar-center.stanford.edu/SID/activities/GreenSun.html Cooper, K. (2018, October 16). Was life on the early Earth purple? Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2018-10-life-early-earth-purple.html  Why are plants green? (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/uoc--wap061820.php  How microbes and parasites might actually make us healthier by Cameron Duke The Editors. (2010). Reconstituting the depleted biome to prevent immune disorders | The Evolution and Medicine Review. Evmedreview.com. https://evmedreview.com/reconstituting-the-depleted-biome-to-prevent-immune-disorders/  EVOLUTIONARY THINKING IN MEDICINE : from research to policy and practice. (2018). Springer. Parker, W. (2014). The “hygiene hypothesis” for allergic disease is a misnomer. BMJ, 349(aug26 2), g5267–g5267. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.g5267  Parker, W. (2016, January 13). If being too clean makes us sick, why isn’t getting dirty the solution? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/if-be

Mon, July 20, 2020

Stay Happy and Healthy by Maintaining Your Routines, How Dolphins Learn to Use Tools, and Can Adults Grow New Brain Cells?

Learn about whether adult neurogenesis can help humans grow new brain cells; the super cool way dolphins learn how to use tools; and how keeping good “zeitgeber hygiene” by sticking to a regular routine can keep you happy and healthy. Can you grow new brain cells as an adult? by Grant Currin Yong, E. (2018, March 7). Study: Does Adult Neurogenesis Exist in Humans? The Atlantic; The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/03/do-adult-brains-make-new-neurons-a-contentious-new-study-says-no/555026/  Sorrells, S. F., Paredes, M. F., Cebrian-Silla, A., Sandoval, K., Qi, D., Kelley, K. W., James, D., Mayer, S., Chang, J., Auguste, K. I., Chang, E. F., Gutierrez, A. J., Kriegstein, A. R., Mathern, G. W., Oldham, M. C., Huang, E. J., Garcia-Verdugo, J. M., Yang, Z., & Alvarez-Buylla, A. (2018). Human hippocampal neurogenesis drops sharply in children to undetectable levels in adults. Nature, 555(7696), 377–381. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature25975  Spalding, K. L., Bergmann, O., Alkass, K., Bernard, S., Salehpour, M., Huttner, H. B., Boström, E., Westerlund, I., Vial, C., Buchholz, B. A., Possnert, G., Mash, D. C., Druid, H., & Frisén, J. (2013). Dynamics of Hippocampal Neurogenesis in Adult Humans. Cell, 153(6), 1219–1227. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2013.05.002  Mo Costandi. (2012, February 23). Does your brain produce new cells? The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/neurophilosophy/2012/feb/23/brain-new-cells-adult-neurogenesis  Dickinson, K. (2020, June 26). Adult-made neurons mature longer, have unique functions. Big Think; Big Think. https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/adult-neurons-unique  Cole, J. D., Espinueva, D., Seib, D. R., Ash, A. M., Cooke, M. B., Cahill, S. P., O’Leary, T., Kwan, S. S., & Snyder, J. S. (2020). Adult-born hippocampal neurons undergo extended development and are morphologically distinct from neonatally-born neurons Prolonged development of adult-born neurons. The Journal of Neuroscience, JN-RM-1665-19. https://doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.1665-19.2020  Shohayeb, B., Diab, M., Ahmed, M., & Ng, D. C. H. (2018). Factors that influence adult neurogenesis as potential therapy. Translational Neurodegeneration, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40035-018-0109-9  Dolphins use tools — and they learn how from other dolphins by Cameron Duke Starr, M. (2020). Dolphins Are So Smart They’re Learning Tool-Use From Their Friends. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/clever-dolphins-can-pick-up-fishing-tricks-from-their-friends  Dolphins learn unusual hunting behavior from their friends. (2020, June 25). Dolphins learn unusual hunting behavior from their friends. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/06/dolphins-learn-unusual-hunting-behavior-their-friends  Shelling out for dinner: Dolphins learn foraging skills from peers.  (2020, June 25). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2020-06-shelling-dinner-dolphins-foraging-skills.html  Wild, S., Hoppitt, W. J. E., Allen, S. J

Fri, July 17, 2020

Waiting for the Best Option Lowers Your Standards, Spies Can Eavesdrop Using Light Bulbs, and Why Atoms Don’t Look Like the Solar System

Learn about how spies can use light bulbs to eavesdrop on conversations; why atoms remind us of our solar system; and how you predictably lower your standards when waiting for the best option. Please vote for Curiosity Daily in the 2020 Podcast Awards! Just register, select Curiosity Daily in the categories of People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine, and click "submit" (voting in other categories is completely optional). Feel free to consider becoming a judge as well! https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signup/  Spies can eavesdrop on conversations by measuring changes in light output from a lightbulb by Grant Currin Greenberg, A. (2020, June 12). Spies Can Eavesdrop by Watching a Light Bulb’s Vibrations. Wired; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/lamphone-light-bulb-vibration-spying/  Lamphone. (2020). Ben Nassi. https://www.nassiben.com/lamphone  Why do atoms and the solar system look alike? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Mohana) ‌Dutch, S. (2005, updated 2020). What Do Atoms Really “Look Like?” Stevedutch.net. https://stevedutch.net/petrology/whatatomslooklike.htm  PBS Space Time. (2016). Why is the Earth Round and the Milky Way Flat? | Space Time | PBS Digital Studios [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj6Kc1mvsdo&t=643s   When waiting for the best option, you lower your standards in a predictable way by Kelsey Donk Decide now or wait for something better? (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/uoz-dno061820.php  Baumann, C., Singmann, H., Gershman, S. J., & Helversen, B. von. (2020). A linear threshold model for optimal stopping behavior. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(23), 12750–12755. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2002312117  Secretary Problem (A Optimal Stopping Problem) - GeeksforGeeks. (2017, October 20). GeeksforGeeks. https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/secretary-problem-optimal-stopping-problem/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, July 16, 2020

Hack Your Short-Term Memory, The Wild Origins of Gallbladder Surgery, and Does Chocolate Cause Acne Breakouts?

Learn about whether chocolate actually causes acne breakouts; how to get around Miller’s law, which describes the limits of your short-term memory; and why one of the first gallbladder surgeries happened on a kitchen table. Does chocolate actually cause breakouts? by Andrea Michelson Kitchens, S. (2012, June 5). Does Chocolate Cause Acne? A Top Dermatologist Gives Us The Real Answer. HuffPost; HuffPost. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/does-chocolate-cause-acne_n_1566076  Palmer, A. (2020). Should You Avoid Eating Chocolate If It Causes Acne? Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/does-chocolate-cause-acne-15519  Mahmood SN; Bowe WP. (2014). Diet and Acne Update: Carbohydrates Emerge as the Main Culprit. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology : JDD, 13(4). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24719062/  Coates, H. (2020, February 26). The Confusing Truth About Dairy – And How It Really Affects Your Skin. British Vogue. https://www.vogue.co.uk/beauty/article/is-dairy-bad-for-your-skin  Your Short-Term Memory Can Only Hold 7 Items (But You Can Use This Trick) by Ashley Hamer Classics in the History of Psychology -- Miller (1956). (2020). Yorku.ca. http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Miller/  The Link & Story Methods: Remembering a Simple List. (2017). Mindtools.com. https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTIM_01.htm  One of the first gallbladder surgeries happened on a kitchen table by Cameron Duke About Halsted. (2011). Halstedthedocumentary.Org. http://halstedthedocumentary.org/halsted.php Bryson, B. (2020). The body : a guide for occupants. Doubleday. Imber, M.D., G. (2011). Genius On The Edge: The Bizarre Double Life Of Dr. William Stewart Halsted. Kaplan. Tholey, D. (2020). Jaundice in Adults. Merck Manuals Consumer Version; Merck Manuals. https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/liver-and-gallbladder-disorders/manifestations-of-liver-disease/jaundice-in-adults Rankin, J. S. (2006). William Stewart Halsted. Annals of Surgery, 243(3), 418–425. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.sla.0000201546.94163.00  ‌William Stewart Halsted. (2019). NNDB.com. https://www.nndb.com/people/121/000161635/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, July 15, 2020

The First Prescription Video Game, Solving the Mystery of Short-Term Memory, and Hummingbirds’ Extraordinary Vision

Learn about the first physical evidence that shows how our brains store short-term memory; EndeavorRx, the first ever prescription video game; and why hummingbirds can see colors that you can’t. Scientists may have found how short term memory is physically stored by Andrea Michelson Possible physical trace of short-term memory found. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/iosa-ppt052920.php  Vandael, D., Borges-Merjane, C., Zhang, X., & Jonas, P. (2020). Short-Term Plasticity at Hippocampal Mossy Fiber Synapses Is Induced by Natural Activity Patterns and Associated with Vesicle Pool Engram Formation. Neuron. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuron.2020.05.013  ‌The synapse (article) | Human biology | Khan Academy. (2020). Khan Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/human-biology/neuron-nervous-system/a/the-synapse  The first prescription video game ever was just approved by the FDA by Grant Currin Hollister, S. (2020, June 15). The FDA just approved the first prescription video game — it’s for kids with ADHD. The Verge; The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2020/6/15/21292267/fda-adhd-video-game-prescription-endeavor-rx-akl-t01-project-evo  Office of the Commissioner. (2020). FDA Permits Marketing of First Game-Based Digital Therapeutic to Improve Attention Function in Children with ADHD. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-permits-marketing-first-game-based-digital-therapeutic-improve-attention-function-children-adhd  Kollins, S. H., DeLoss, D. J., Cañadas, E., Lutz, J., Findling, R. L., Keefe, R. S. E., Epstein, J. N., Cutler, A. J., & Faraone, S. V. (2020). A novel digital intervention for actively reducing severity of paediatric ADHD (STARS-ADHD): a randomised controlled trial. The Lancet Digital Health, 2(4), e168–e178. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2589-7500(20)30017-0 Klein, H. (2020, June 16). FDA Approves First-Ever Prescription Video Game. Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/technology/2020/06/endeavorrx-fda-prescription-video-game-adhd.html  Akili Announces FDA Clearance of EndeavorRxTM for Children with ADHD, the First Prescription Treatment Delivered Through a Video Game. (2020, June 15). Businesswire.com. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200615005739/en/Akili-Announces-FDA-Clearance-EndeavorRxTM-Children-ADHD  Hummingbirds can see even more colors than we thought by Grant Currin Spectacular bird’s-eye view? Hummingbirds see diverse colors humans can only imagine. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/pu-sbv061120.php  Stoddard, M. C., Eyster, H. N., Hogan, B. G., Morris, D. H., Soucy, E. R., & Inouye, D. W. (2020). Wild hummingbirds discriminate nonspectral colors. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(26), 15112–15122. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1919377117  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also list

Tue, July 14, 2020

Blame Trolling on “Everyday Sadism,” How to Sleep Better During Lockdown, and a Breakthrough in Random Number Generation

Learn about why “everyday sadism” might help explain trolling and bullying; why our quality of sleep is worse during lockdown (and how to fix it); and a breakthrough random number generation algorithm that could help researchers analyze complex systems. Plus: Cody nerds out about Games Done Quick and video game speed runs! Blame "everyday sadism" for trolling, bullying, and violent crime by Kelsey Donk Foulkes, L. (2020) Ever taken pleasure in another’s pain? That’s ‘everyday sadism’ | Psyche Ideas. https://psyche.co/ideas/ever-taken-pleasure-in-anothers-pain-thats-everyday-sadism  Tran, U. S., Bertl, B., Kossmeier, M., Pietschnig, J., Stieger, S., & Voracek, M. (2018). “I’ll teach you differences”: Taxometric analysis of the Dark Triad, trait sadism, and the Dark Core of personality. Personality and Individual Differences, 126, 19–24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2018.01.015  Buckels, E. E., Jones, D. N., & Paulhus, D. L. (2013). Behavioral Confirmation of Everyday Sadism. Psychological Science, 24(11), 2201–2209. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797613490749  van Geel, M., Goemans, A., Toprak, F., & Vedder, P. (2017). Which personality traits are related to traditional bullying and cyberbullying? A study with the Big Five, Dark Triad and sadism. Personality and Individual Differences, 106, 231–235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.10.063  Our sleep during lockdown is more regular, but lower quality (and there's a fix) by Kelsey Donk Our sleep during lockdown: Longer and more regular, but worse. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/uob-osd061220.php   Blume C, Schmidt MH, Cajochen C. (2020). Effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on human sleep and rest-activity rhythms. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2020.06.021  New MIT algorithm can simulate a roll of loaded dice — and that could help analyze complex systems by Grant Currin Nadis, S. (2020, May 28). Algorithm quickly simulates a roll of loaded dice. MIT News. http://news.mit.edu/2020/algorithm-simulates-roll-loaded-dice-0528  Saad, Feras A, Freer, C. E., Rinard, M. C., & Mansinghka, Vikash K. (2020). The Fast Loaded Dice Roller: A Near-Optimal Exact Sampler for Discrete Probability Distributions. ArXiv.org. https://arxiv.org/abs/2003.03830  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, July 13, 2020

Saturated Fat Could Kill Your Focus, Animals Have Regional Accents, and Rings Around Mars

Learn about how saturated fat can make it harder for you to focus; why it matters that animals have regional accents; and why Mars used to have rings. A single meal high in saturated fat could make it harder to focus by Kelsey Donk Our ability to focus may falter after eating one meal high in saturated fat. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/osu-oat051220.php  Madison, A. A., Belury, M. A., Andridge, R., Shrout, M. R., Renna, M. E., Malarkey, W. B., Bailey, M. T., & Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K. (2020). Afternoon distraction: a high-saturated-fat meal and endotoxemia impact postmeal attention in a randomized crossover trial. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 111(6), 1150–1158. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/nqaa085  Many Animals Have Regional Accents by Samantha Suarez Whales With Caribbean Accents and Other Animal Dialects. (2016, February 27). Nationalgeographic.com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2016/02/160227-animals-communication-sperm-whales-dialects-science/  Geib, C. (2017, June 20). How Animals Develop Regional Accents. Atlas Obscura; Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/animal-accents-dialects  Geggel, L. (2014, October 10). Killer Whales Learn How to Speak Dolphin. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/48231-killer-whales-talk-like-dolphins.html  Kat Chow. (2013, December 30). Make It So: Sir Patrick Stewart Moos In Udder Accents. NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/12/30/258393176/make-it-so-sir-patrick-stewart-moos-in-udder-accents  Four of the eight planets have rings. Mars used to be the fifth. by Cameron Duke Ćuk, M., Minton, D. A., Pouplin, J. L. L., & Wishard, C. (2020). Evidence for a Past Martian Ring from the Orbital Inclination of Deimos. ArXiv:2006.00645 [Astro-Ph]. https://arxiv.org/abs/2006.00645  Hesselbrock, A. J., & Minton, D. A. (2017). An ongoing satellite–ring cycle of Mars and the origins of Phobos and Deimos. Nature Geoscience, 10(4), 266–269. https://doi.org/10.1038/ngeo2916  Williams, M. (2016, June 24). Which Planets Have Rings? Universe Today. https://www.universetoday.com/77109/which-planets-have-rings  Martian Moon’s Orbit Hints at an Ancient Ring of Mars | SETI Institute. (2020). Seti.org. https://www.seti.org/press-release/martian-moons-orbit-hints-ancient-ring-mars  ‌Illustration Comparing Apparent Sizes of Moons. (2013). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/msl/multimedia/pia17351.html#.XueL8mpKgl4  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, July 10, 2020

Black Hole Holograms, How We Make Sense of the Nonsensical, and June’s Curiosity Challenge

Learn about how the meaning maintenance model explains the way our brains make sense of the nonsensical; and how the black hole information paradox may be explained by black holes acting like holograms. Plus: June’s Curiosity Challenge trivia segment! How do we make sense of the nonsensical? Meet the "meaning maintenance model" by Kelsey Donk Robson, D. (May 2020). A touch of absurdity can help to wrap your mind around reality. Psyche Ideas. https://psyche.co/ideas/a-touch-of-absurdity-can-help-to-wrap-your-mind-around-reality  Meaning Maintenance Model - IResearchNet. (2016, January 13). Psychology. http://psychology.iresearchnet.com/social-psychology/social-cognition/meaning-maintenance-model/  Heine, S. J., Proulx, T., & Vohs, K. D. (2006). The Meaning Maintenance Model: On the Coherence of Social Motivations. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 10(2), 88–110. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327957pspr1002_1  Black holes might work like holograms by Grant Currin Black holes? They are like a hologram. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/sisd-bht060320.php  Ouellette, J. (2020, June 4). Nature’s cosmic hard drive? Black holes could store information like holograms. Ars Technica; Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/06/natures-cosmic-hard-drive-black-holes-could-store-information-like-holograms/  Pando, L. A. (2020). A Microscopic Account of Black Hole Entropy. Physics, 13. https://physics.aps.org/articles/v13/80  Benini, F., & Milan, P. (2020). Black Holes in 4D  N=4  Super-Yang-Mills Field Theory. Physical Review X, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevx.10.021037 Referenced episode: https://curiositydaily.com/what-is-the-grand-unified-field-theory-w-dr-adam-becker-should-you-wad-or-fold-toilet-paper-and-why-you-judge-your-own-hoarding-differently/  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Daily trivia segment with Julian in Los Angeles Fighting Coronavirus with Llamas, Why Rain Stops Rocket Launches, and Listener Questions About Cold Things https://curiositydaily.com/fighting-coronavirus-with-llamas-why-rain-stops-rocket-launches-and-listener-questions-about-cold-things/  Hope in the Fight Against Climate Change (w/ Katharine Hayhoe) and Overcoming Bedtime Procrastination https://curiositydaily.com/hope-in-the-fight-against-climate-change-w-katharine-hayhoe-and-overcoming-bedtime-procrastination/  Why Rainy Days Make You Sleepy, A Fix for AI’s Energy Appetite, and Solving Geology’s Mystery of the “Great Unconformity” https://curiositydaily.com/why-rainy-days-make-you-sleepy-a-fix-for-ais-energy-appetite-and-solving-geologys-mystery-of-the-great-unconformity/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/l

Thu, July 09, 2020

Human Hair Was Created in a Lab, You See Less Color Than You Think, and Mapping an Underground City Without Digging

Learn about how archaeologists used ground-penetrating radar to map an entire Roman city underground without digging; the gross but cutting-edge science of creating human hair in a lab; and why you see way less color than you probably think. Archaeologists mapped an entire Roman city underground WITHOUT DIGGING (Falerii Novi) by Grant Currin Entire Roman city revealed without any digging. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/uoc-erc060320.php  Verdonck, L., Launaro, A., Vermeulen, F., & Millett, M. (2020). Ground-penetrating radar survey at Falerii Novi: a new approach to the study of Roman cities. Antiquity, 94(375), 705–723. https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2020.82  We can create human hair in the lab by Grant Currin Hairy, lab-grown human skin cell model could advance hair loss research. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/ohs-hlh060320.php  Lab-made skin grows its own hair. (2020). Nature Podcast. https://play.acast.com/s/nature/bda63f64-1f71-4c08-9ac2-85fb80d576b9  ‌Lee, J., Rabbani, C. C., Gao, H., Steinhart, M. R., Woodruff, B. M., Pflum, Z. E., Kim, A., Heller, S., Liu, Y., Shipchandler, T. Z., & Koehler, K. R. (2020). Hair-bearing human skin generated entirely from pluripotent stem cells. Nature, 582(7812), 399–404. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2352-3  You see way less color than you think by Grant Currin Our visual world of color is largely incorrect, study finds. (2020). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/06/200608163440.htm  Neuroskeptic. (2020, May 30). How Much Color Do We Really See? Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/how-much-color-do-we-really-see  Cohen, M. A., & Rubenstein, J. (2020). How much color do we see in the blink of an eye? Cognition, 200, 104268. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cognition.2020.104268  Cohen, M. A., Botch, T. L., Robertson, C.E. (June 2020). The limits of color awareness during active, real-world vision. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117 (24) 13821-13827. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1922294117  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, July 08, 2020

A Better Way to Stop Implicit Bias, the Murderous “Femme Fatale” Firefly, and Finding the Universe’s Missing Matter

Learn about how scientists analyzed fast radio bursts to find the “missing matter” in the universe; why “discretion elimination” is more effective than implicit bias training; and how the femme fatale firefly lures mates to their doom. Scientists have found the 'missing matter' in the universe by Grant Currin Half the universe’s ordinary matter was missing — and may have been found. (2020, May 27). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/universe-missing-matter-found-fast-radio-bursts  ‌Macquart, J.-P., Prochaska, J. X., McQuinn, M., Bannister, K. W., Bhandari, S., Day, C. K., Deller, A. T., Ekers, R. D., James, C. W., Marnoch, L., Osłowski, S., Phillips, C., Ryder, S. D., Scott, D. R., Shannon, R. M., & Tejos, N. (2020). A census of baryons in the Universe from localized fast radio bursts. Nature, 581(7809), 391–395. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2300-2  "Discretion elimination" is better than training for correcting implicit bias by Steffie Drucker Understanding Implicit Bias. (2017). Osu.edu. http://kirwaninstitute.osu.edu/research/understanding-implicit-bias/  Curbing implicit bias: what works and what doesn’t. (2020, June). Knowable Magazine | Annual Reviews. https://www.knowablemagazine.org/article/mind/2020/how-to-curb-implicit-bias  Why Diversity Training Isn’t Enough. (2020, January 7). The New Republic. https://newrepublic.com/article/156032/diversity-training-isnt-enough-pamela-newkirk-robin-diangelo-books-reviews?fbclid=IwAR1-G0hqTr9qupfHunCQOvKW2Vl4UWg1Y8R0scmVSOZTnJcNFX05jqzWPj4  Goldin, C., & Rouse, C. (2000). Orchestrating Impartiality: The Impact of “Blind” Auditions on Female Musicians. American Economic Review, 90(4), 715–741. https://doi.org/10.1257/aer.90.4.715  Robertson, C., Shima Baughman, & Sunita Sah. (2016, October 13). One step toward making criminal justice less biased. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/one-step-toward-making-criminal-justice-less-biased-65022  The femme fatale firefly lures males to their doom by Cameron Duke How and why do fireflies light up? (2005, September 5). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-and-why-do-fireflies/  Cheyenne McKinley,Sarah Lower. (2019, May 16). 11 Cool Things You Never Knew about Fireflies. Scientific American Blog Network. https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/11-cool-things-you-never-knew-about-fireflies/  So ... Sometimes Fireflies Eat Other Fireflies | KQED. (2018, February 27). KQED. https://www.kqed.org/science/1919946/so-sometimes-fireflies-eat-other-fireflies EarthSky. (2015). Why do fireflies light up? | EarthSky.org. https://earthsky.org/earth/bugs-firefly-light Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/

Tue, July 07, 2020

Wearables and AI Analytics Are Changing Medicine (w/ Dr. Lloyd Minor) and What Happens to Your Brain After a Breakup

Dr. Lloyd Minor, Dean of the Stanford University School of Medicine, explains how wearables and AI analytics are changing medicine. But first, you’ll learn about the strange things that happen in your brain after a breakup. Here's what happens in your brain after a breakup by Kelsey Donk Lee, C. (2020). Why is it so hard to forgive an ex? Bbc.com. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200608-why-is-it-so-hard-to-forgive-an-ex  Fisher, H. (2004) Dumped! New Scientist. http://www.helenfisher.com/downloads/articles/03dumped.pdf  Reward, Addiction, and Emotion Regulation Systems Associated With Rejection in Love | Journal of Neurophysiology. (2010). Journal of Neurophysiology. https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/jn.00784.2009  Additional resources from Dr. Lloyd Minor: Pick up “Discovering Precision Health: Predict, Prevent, and Cure to Advance Health and Well-Being” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3eOyaBY   Apple Heart Study https://med.stanford.edu/appleheartstudy.html  Apple Heart Study: Assessment of Wristwatch-Based Photoplethysmography to Identify Cardiac Arrhythmias - Full Text View - ClinicalTrials.gov. (2017). Clinicaltrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03335800  Stanford profile https://profiles.stanford.edu/lloyd-minor  Stanford University School of Medicine bio http://med.stanford.edu/school/leadership/dean.html  Follow @lloydbminor on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lloydbminor/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, July 06, 2020

How Summer Affects COVID-19, Why So Many Mars Missions Are Launching in July, and Exercise More by Copying Your Friends

Learn about whether summer will help or hurt the coronavirus pandemic; why so many Mars missions like Mars 2020 are launching this summer; and how you might inspire yourself to exercise more by copying your friends. Will summer help or hurt the COVID-19 pandemic? by Andrea Michelson Heat and humidity battle sunshine for influence over the spread of COVID-19, research. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/mu-hah060920.php  Paez, A., Lopez, F. A., Menezes, T., Cavalcanti, R., & Pitta, M. G. da R. (2020). A Spatio‐Temporal Analysis of the Environmental Correlates of COVID‐19 Incidence in Spain. Geographical Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1111/gean.12241  Why so many Mars missions are launching this summer by Cameron Duke Jones, A. (2020). Here’s Where and How We Think China Will Land on Mars. IEEE Spectrum: Technology, Engineering, and Science News. https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/robotic-exploration/where-how-china-mars-mission-news  Emirates Mars Mission (Hope). (2020). Nasa.gov. https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=EMM-HOPE  July 2019, M. W. 25. (n.d.). 4 Mars Missions Are One Year Away from Launching to the Red Planet in July 2020. Space.Com. Retrieved June 17, 2020, from https://www.space.com/4-mars-missions-one-year-from-july-2020-launch.html  Let’s Go to Mars! Calculating Launch Windows Activity | NASA/JPL Edu. (2019, November 19). NASA/JPL Edu. https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/teach/activity/lets-go-to-mars-calculating-launch-windows/  NASA -  Aiming for an Open Window. (2011). Nasa.gov. https://www.nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/launchingrockets/launchwindows.html  What is a “launch window”? (2013). Esa.int. https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/What_is_a_launch_window  Copying your friends' workout strategies may help you exercise more by Steffie Drucker Struggling To Stick To A Workout Routine? Copying Your Friends Might Help. (2020, June 11). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/06/11/struggling-to-stick-to-a-workout-routine-copying-your-friends-might-help/  Copy-Paste Prompts: A New Nudge to Promote Goal Achievement | Journal of the Association for Consumer Research: Ahead of Print. (2020). Journal of the Association for Consumer Research. https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10.1086/708880  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, July 03, 2020

Why You Should Argue to Learn, Dogs Want to Rescue You, and Do Blind People Dream?

Learn about the right and wrong way to approach an argument; evidence that dogs really do want to rescue you; and how blind people dream. Don't argue to win, argue to learn by Kelsey Donk Fisher, M., Knobe, J., Strickland, B., & Keil, F. C. (2016). The Influence of Social Interaction on Intuitions of Objectivity and Subjectivity. Cognitive Science, 41(4), 1119–1134. https://doi.org/10.1111/cogs.12380  Are Toxic Political Conversations Changing How We Feel about Objective Truth? (2018). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/are-toxic-political-conversations-changing-how-we-feel-about-objective-truth/  You’re wrong because I’m right: Why arguing to win is a losing strategy for all — the behaviorist. (2020, January 23). The Behaviorist. https://www.behaviorist.biz/oh-behave-a-blog/argue-to-learn  Dogs really do want to rescue you, it's science by Kelsey Donk Yes, your dog wants to rescue you. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/asu-yyd052820.php  Van Bourg, J., Patterson, J. E., & Wynne, C. D. L. (2020). Pet dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) release their trapped and distressed owners: Individual variation and evidence of emotional contagion. PLOS ONE, 15(4), e0231742. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0231742  Do blind people have dreams? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Aakash) Meaidi, A., Jennum, P., Ptito, M., & Kupers, R. (2014). The sensory construction of dreams and nightmare frequency in congenitally blind and late blind individuals. Sleep Medicine, 15(5), 586–595. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2013.12.008  Zadra A., Domhoff W.G. (2016). Dream content: Quantitative findings. In: Kryger M. Roth N., & Dement, W.C. (Eds.), Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine, 6th Edition. https://antoniozadra.com/sites/default/files/biblio/zadra_dream_content_ch_50_main.pdf  The Tommy Edison Experience Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCld5SlwHrXgAYRE83WJOPCw Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, July 02, 2020

What Neanderthal Genes Are Doing in Your DNA, The Time Photosynthesis Killed Nearly All Life on Earth, and the Inventor of “Do, Re, Mi” Notation

Learn about what Neanderthal genes might be doing in your DNA; Guido d’Arezzo, the 11th-century Benedictine monk who invented “Do, Re, Mi” notation, or solfège; and how photosynthesis killed off 99 percent of life on Earth during the  the Great Oxygenation Event. How Neanderthal genes might be influencing your skin, mood, and immune system by Andrea Michelson Genetic data on half a million Brits reveal ongoing evolution and Neanderthal legacy. (2019, January 3). Genetic data on half a million Brits reveal ongoing evolution and Neanderthal legacy. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/01/genetic-data-half-million-brits-reveal-ongoing-evolution-and-neanderthal-legacy  ‌Modern humans inherited viral defenses from Neanderthals. (2018, October 4). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2018-10-modern-humans-inherited-viral-defenses.html  Akst, J. (2019, September). Neanderthal DNA in Modern Human Genomes Is Not Silent. The Scientist Magazine. https://www.the-scientist.com/features/neanderthal-dna-in-modern-human-genomes-is-not-silent-66299  ‌Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. (2010, March). Homo neanderthalensis. The Smithsonian Institution’s Human Origins Program. https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-fossils/species/homo-neanderthalensis  "Do, Re, Mi" Notation Was Invented by One Man 1,000 Years Ago by Reuben Westmaas Guido d’Arezzo | Italian musician | Britannica. (2020). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Guido-dArezzo-Italian-musician  ‌Liturgical Year : Activities : Hymn: Ut queant laxis (text). (2011). Catholicculture.org. https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=1128  ‌Reisenweaver, A.J. (2012). Guido of Arezzo and His Influence on Music Learning. https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Guido-of-Arezzo-and-His-Influence-on-Music-Learning-Reisenweaver/bf534cc325162c9503f586bbd8d744ee5e7b37e4  Magill, F. N., Aves, A. (1998). Dictionary of World Biography: The Middle Ages. https://books.google.com/books?id=CurSh3Sh_KMC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false  The time that photosynthesis killed off 99% of life on Earth by Cameron Duke Kendall, B. (2013, March 18). Earth’s oxygen revolution. Wat on Earth. https://uwaterloo.ca/wat-on-earth/news/earths-oxygen-revolution  Great Oxidation Event: More oxygen through multicellularity. (2013). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/01/130117084856.htm  Marshall, M. (2009). Timeline: The evolution of life. New Scientist. https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17453-timeline-the-evolution-of-life/  Plait, P. (2014, July 28). When a Species Poisons an Entire Planet. Slate Magazine. https://slate.com/technology/2014/07/the-great-oxygenation-event-the-earths-first-mass-extinction.html  Tarlach, G. (2018, July 19). The Five Mass Extinctions That Have Swept Our Planet. Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/mass-extinctions  Subscribe to Curiosity Dail

Wed, July 01, 2020

Qualified Immunity in Police Misconduct, Why Longing Is Important in Relationships, and Wandering Stars Regularly Visit Our Solar System

Learn about how qualified immunity prevents police misconduct from being punished; why we’re due for “wandering star” Gliese 710 to visit our solar system soon; and what studying prairie voles can teach us about successful long-lasting relationships. Qualified immunity is why police misconduct is rarely punished by Kelsey Donk Malley v. Briggs, 475 U.S. 335 (1986). Justia Law. https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/475/335/#tab-opinion-1956513  Stoughton, S. W., Noble, J. J., & Alpert, G. P. (2020, June 3). How to Actually Fix America’s Police. The Atlantic; The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/06/how-actually-fix-americas-police/612520/  Ali, A.H., Clark, E. (2019). Qualified Immunity: Explained. The Appeal. https://theappeal.org/qualified-immunity-explained/  Sibilla, N. (2020, June 10). New Bill Would Abolish Qualified Immunity, Make It Easier To Sue Cops Who Violate Civil Rights. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicksibilla/2020/06/03/new-bill-would-abolish-qualified-immunity-make-it-easier-to-sue-cops-who-violate-civil-rights/#7aa4d6fa6fbc  ‌Millhiser, I. (2020, June 16). The Supreme Court quietly handed down fantastic news for violent cops. Vox. https://www.vox.com/2020/6/16/21292102/supreme-court-qualified-immunity-police-violence-clarence-thomas  Wandering stars "visit" our solar system every so often, and we're due for another by Grant Currin Berski, F., & Dybczyński, P. A. (2016). Gliese 710 will pass the Sun even closer. Astronomy & Astrophysics, 595, L10. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201629835  Betz, E. (2020, May 21). Wandering Stars Pass Near Our Solar System Surprisingly Often. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/wandering-stars-pass-near-our-solar-system-surprisingly-often  Mamajek, E. E., Barenfeld, S. A., Ivanov, V. D., Kniazev, A. Y., Väisänen, P., Beletsky, Y., & Boffin, H. M. J. (2015). THE CLOSEST KNOWN FLYBY OF A STAR TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM. The Astrophysical Journal, 800(1), L17. https://doi.org/10.1088/2041-8205/800/1/l17  Bennett, J. (2018, March 26). How a Passing Star 70,000 Years Ago Changed the Solar System. Popular Mechanics; Popular Mechanics. https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/solar-system/a19574767/passing-star-nudged-solar-system-70000-years-ago-may-have-sent-comets-flying-in/  Prairie vole study suggests longing is a key ingredient in long-lasting relationships by Grant Currin Are our brains hard-wired for longing? (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/uoca-aob051120.php  Scribner, J. L., Vance, E. A., Protter, D. S. W., Sheeran, W. M., Saslow, E., Cameron, R. T., Klein, E. M., Jimenez, J. C., Kheirbek, M. A., & Donaldson, Z. R. (2020). A neuronal signature for monogamous reunion. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(20), 11076–11084. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1917287117  Tucker, A. (2014, January 22). What Can Rodents Tell Us About Why Humans Love? Smithso

Tue, June 30, 2020

Loving Your Job May Lead to Unethical Behavior, Bumblebees Bite Plants to Make Them Bloom, and Jupiter’s Moons Formed from Specks of Dust

Learn about how bumblebees bite plants to make them bloom early; why loving your job too much could lead to unethical behavior; and how Jupiter’s largest moons Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto each built themselves up from a single grain of dust. When pollen is scarce, bumblebees bite plants to force them to flower by Cameron Duke Daley, J. (2020, May 21). Bumblebees Bite Plants to Force Them to Flower (Seriously). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/bumblebees-bite-plants-to-force-them-to-flower-seriously/ Miller-Rushing, A. J., Høye, T. T., Inouye, D. W., & Post, E. (2010). The effects of phenological mismatches on demography. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 365(1555), 3177–3186. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2010.0148 Pashalidou, F. G., Lambert, H., Peybernes, T., Mescher, M. C., & De Moraes, C. M. (2020). Bumble bees damage plant leaves and accelerate flower production when pollen is scarce. Science, 368(6493), 881–884. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aay0496 When plant pollen scarce, bumblebees biting leaves causes flowers to bloom early. (n.d.). EurekAlert! Retrieved May 27, 2020, from https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/aaft-wpp051820.php Loving your job too much might lead to unethical behavior by Kelsey Donk The dark side of job engagement. (2019, July 9). The Behaviorist. https://www.behaviorist.biz/oh-behave-a-blog/job-engagement  When Does Work Engagement Lead to Harmful Outcomes? (2019, June 8). Ioatwork.com. https://www.ioatwork.com/does-work-engagement-lead-to-harmful-outcomes/  Wang, L., Law, K. S., Zhang, M. J., Li, Y. N., & Liang, Y. (2019). It’s mine! Psychological ownership of one’s job explains positive and negative workplace outcomes of job engagement. Journal of Applied Psychology, 104(2), 229–246. https://doi.org/10.1037/apl0000337  Jupiter's largest moons each built themselves up from a single grain of dust by Grant Currin Naone, E. (2020, May 18). Jupiter’s Largest Moons Might Have Formed From Dust. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/astronomers-re-create-the-formation-of-jupiters-galilean-moons  ‌In Depth | Jupiter Moons – NASA Solar System Exploration. (2019, December 19). NASA Solar System Exploration. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/moons/jupiter-moons/in-depth/  Batygin, K., & Morbidelli, A. (2020). Formation of Giant Planet Satellites. The Astrophysical Journal, 894(2), 143. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ab8937  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, June 29, 2020

Periodical Cicadas 101, Why Smarter People Choke Under Pressure, and Analyzing DNA to Solve the Dead Sea Scrolls Mystery

Learn why periodical cicadas come out every 13 or 17 years; why people with high cognitive abilities tend to choke under pressure; and how DNA analysis could solve the mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Why periodical cicadas come out every 13 or 17 years by Cameron Duke Bradford, A. (2017, February 9). Facts About Cicadas. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/57814-cicada-facts.html  McKeever, A. (2020, June 3). Millions of cicadas are emerging in the U.S. right now. Here’s why. National Geographic. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/06/millions-cicadas-emerging-now-united-states/  Salisbury, D. (2011, May 19). What scientists know about cicadas. Vanderbilt University; Vanderbilt University. https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2011/05/19/cicadas-environmental-role/ What’s that noise? The 17-year cicadas are back. (2020). Vt.edu. https://vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2020/05/CALS-periodical_cicada_2020.html  What’s the difference between the 13-year and 17-year cicada? (1998, July 6). Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/whats-the-difference-betw/  Williams, K. S., & Simon, C. (1995). The Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution of Periodical Cicadas. Annual Review of Entomology, 40(1), 269–295. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.en.40.010195.001413 People with high cognitive ability tend to choke under pressure by Kelsey Donk High IQ (but not low IQ) people do better with a ‘do-your-best’ mentality — the behaviorist. (2019, March 4). the behaviorist. The Behaviorist. https://www.behaviorist.biz/oh-behave-a-blog/goal-setting-and-iq  Howe, M. (2019). General mental ability and goal type as antecedents of recurrent adaptive task performance. Journal of Applied Psychology, 104(6), 796–813. https://doi.org/10.1037/apl0000379  Beilock, S. L., & Carr, T. H. (2005). When High-Powered People Fail. Psychological Science, 16(2), 101–105. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0956-7976.2005.00789.x  The mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls might be solved with DNA analysis by Grant Currin Anava, S., Neuhof, M., Gingold, H., Sagy, O., Munters, A., Svensson, E. M., Afshinnekoo, E., Danko, D., Foox, J., Shor, P., Riestra, B., Huchon, D., Mason, C. E., Mizrahi, N., Jakobsson, M., & Rechavi, O. (2020). Illuminating Genetic Mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Cell. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2020.04.046  Fox, A. (2020, June 5). Ancient DNA Helps Unlock Dead Sea Scroll Puzzle. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-dna-helps-unlock-dead-sea-scroll-puzzle-180975041/  Piecing together the Dead Sea Scrolls with DNA evidence. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-06/cp-ptt052820.php  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curio

Fri, June 26, 2020

The Psychology of ‘Animal Crossing,’ How a Failed Death Ray Led to Radar, and Intrusive Thoughts Explained

Learn about how radar technology came from a failed attempt to build a death ray; how self-regulation helps you handle intrusive thoughts; and why self-determination theory might explain why the video game Animal Crossing: New Horizons is so incredibly popular. How failing to build a “death ray” led to the invention of radar by Cameron Duke 2.009 Product Engineering Processes: Archimedes. (2019). Mit.edu. https://web.mit.edu/2.009/www/experiments/deathray/10_ArchimedesResult.html  Archaeology and Ground Penetrating Radar. (2019). US Radar. https://usradar.com/gpr-ground-penetrating-radar-applications/archaeology/  Dvorsky, G. (2012, August 20). How Britain’s Failed Attempt to Develop a “Death Ray” Changed the Course of World War II. io9. https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-britains-failed-attempt-to-develop-a-death-ray-chan-5936231  Christensen, B. (2005, October 24). Radar as Death Ray? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/435-radar-death-ray.html  Archimedes Death Ray | MythBusters. (2020). Discovery. https://go.discovery.com/tv-shows/mythbusters/full-episodes/archimedes-death-ray  Clark, J. (2008, September 29). What was Archimedes’ death ray? HowStuffWorks. https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/archimedes-death-ray.htm  Intrusive thoughts by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Guillermo in Miami) Schmitz, T. W., Correia, M. M., Ferreira, C. S., Prescot, A. P., & Anderson, M. C. (2017). Hippocampal GABA enables inhibitory control over unwanted thoughts. Nature Communications, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-00956-z  Baumeister, R. F., & Vohs, K. D. (2007). Self-Regulation, Ego Depletion, and Motivation. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 1(1), 115–128. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-9004.2007.00001.x  DeWall, N. (2014). Self-control: Teaching students about their greatest inner strength. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/ptn/2014/12/self-control  Impulsivity. (2009, September 15). Goodtherapy.org. https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/impulse-control-disorders  Self-determination theory may be why everyone is enjoying Animal Crossing so much by Steffie Drucker Dr. Pete Etchells. (2020, May 29). Why are so many people playing Animal Crossing? BBC Science Focus Magazine; BBC Science Focus Magazine. https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/why-are-so-many-people-playing-animal-crossing/  Cherry, K. (2013, September 20). Self-Determination Theory and Motivation. Verywell Mind; Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-determination-theory-2795387  ‌Theory – selfdeterminationtheory.org. (2020). Selfdeterminationtheory.org. https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/theory/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity

Thu, June 25, 2020

Tap into the 4 Pillars of Learning (w/ Stanislas Dehaene) and How We Get Seedless Fruit

Renowned cognitive neuroscientist Stanislas Dehaene explains how you can learn new things by tapping into the four pillars of learning. But first, you’ll learn about how we get seedless fruit.  How do we get seedless fruit? by Cameron Duke How Do Farmers Make Seedless Fruit? (2015). [YouTube Video]. In YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewtlsEb4Vgk How do seedless fruits arise and how are they propagated? (n.d.). Scientific American. Retrieved May 29, 2020, from https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-seedless-fruits-ar/ Seedless Fruit. (n.d.). ScienceDaily. Retrieved May 29, 2020, from https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/parthenocarpy.htm Dunn, Rob. (2017, March 14). Humans Made the Banana Perfect—But Soon, It’ll Be Gone. WIRED; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/2017/03/humans-made-banana-perfect-soon-itll-gone/ Additional resources from Stanislas Dehaene: Pick up “How We Learn: Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine...for Now” on Amazon https://amzn.to/2Y6ZWnz  uniad. (2016). LAB. UNICOG - Cognitive Neuroimaging Lab. http://www.unicog.org/  Collège de France faculty bio https://www.college-de-france.fr/site/en-stanislas-dehaene/presentation.htm Follow @StanDehaene on Twitter https://twitter.com/StanDehaene  Stanislas Dehaene on Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2Dd5uoIAAAAJ&hl=en  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, June 24, 2020

New Science on How We Learn (w/ Stanislas Dehaene), Why Stores Use Air Curtains, and Desert Microbes that Dissolve Rocks with Acid

Learn about why air curtains blast you with air when you walk into certain stores; microbes that survive in the desert by dissolving rocks with acid; and the latest research into how we learn, with help from renowned cognitive neuroscientist Stanislas Dehaene. That blast of air when you walk into a business has a name: an air curtain by Grant Currin Ashish. (2018, March 21). Air Curtain Door At Entrance: Why There Is A Blast Of Air At Mall’s Entrance? Science ABC. https://www.scienceabc.com/eyeopeners/why-is-there-a-blast-of-coldhot-air-at-the-entrances-of-shopping-malls.html  Air Curtains 101 | What is an Air Curtain? | Berner. (2020, May 28). Berner. https://berner.com/air-curtains-101/  ‌L. Wang, Investigation of the Impact of Building Entrance Air Curtain on Whole Building Energy Use, Air Movement and Control Association, 2013, p. 57. https://www.amca.org/assets/resources/public/userfiles/file/Energy%20Initiative%20Web%20Pages/Air%20Curtain%20Study(1).pdf Scientists discover microbes that survive in the desert by dissolving rocks with acid by Grant Currin Levy, M. G. (2020, May 8). Extreme microbes survive the desert by dissolving rocks with acid. Massive Science. https://massivesci.com/articles/microbes-desert-extremophiles-atacama-rocks-gypsum-mars/  ARADS Project Designs Tools for Finding Signs of Life. (2018). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/ames/arads  Huang, W., Ertekin, E., Wang, T., Cruz, L., Dailey, M., DiRuggiero, J., & Kisailus, D. (2020). Mechanism of water extraction from gypsum rock by desert colonizing microorganisms. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(20), 10681–10687. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2001613117  Govert Schilling. (2015, July 22). An Astronomer’s Paradise, Chile May Be the Best Place on Earth to Enjoy a Starry Sky. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/star-trekking-chile-astronomy-180955798/  Additional resources from Stanislas Dehaene: Pick up “How We Learn: Why Brains Learn Better Than Any Machine...for Now” on Amazon https://amzn.to/2Y6ZWnz  uniad. (2016). LAB. UNICOG - Cognitive Neuroimaging Lab. http://www.unicog.org/  Collège de France faculty bio https://www.college-de-france.fr/site/en-stanislas-dehaene/presentation.htm Follow @StanDehaene on Twitter https://twitter.com/StanDehaene  Stanislas Dehaene on Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=2Dd5uoIAAAAJ&hl=en  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, June 23, 2020

Virtual Therapy vs. In-Person Therapy, How Redlining Deepened Segregation in US Cities, and Earth’s Drifting Magnetic Poles

Learn about why you can blame redlining for US cities being so segregated; why Earth’s magnetic north pole is drifting every year; and how virtual therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy. Redlining is the totally legal reason why US cities are so segregated by Steffie Drucker NPR. (2020). Why Cities Are Still So Segregated | Let’s Talk | NPR [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5FBJyqfoLM  ‌The Root. (2020). How Redlining Shaped Black America As We Know It | Unpack That [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o-yD0wGxAc  New Deal | Definition, Programs, Summary, & Facts | Britannica. (2020). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/New-Deal  FDR and Housing Legislation - FDR Presidential Library & Museum. (2012). Fdrlibrary.org. https://www.fdrlibrary.org/housing  National Housing Act Definition | Bankrate.com. (2020, May 12). Bankrate. https://www.bankrate.com/glossary/n/national-housing-act/  Mitchell, B. (2018, March 20). HOLC “redlining” maps: The persistent structure of segregation and economic inequality » NCRC. NCRC. https://ncrc.org/holc/  Alix, L. (2019, December 16). Wells Fargo, Philadelphia reach settlement in redlining lawsuit. American Banker; American Banker. https://www.americanbanker.com/news/wells-fargo-philadelphia-reach-settlement-in-redlining-lawsuit  Perry, A. M., & Harshbarger, D. (2019, October 14). America’s formerly redlined neighborhoods have changed, and so must solutions to rectify them. Brookings; Brookings. https://www.brookings.edu/research/americas-formerly-redlines-areas-changed-so-must-solutions/  Earth's magnetic north pole is drifting every year by Cameron Duke Livermore, P. W., Finlay, C. C., & Bayliff, M. (2020). Recent north magnetic pole acceleration towards Siberia caused by flux lobe elongation. Nature Geoscience, 13(5), 387–391. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-020-0570-9 McRae, M. (2020). Earth’s Magnetic North Is Moving From Canada to Russia, And We May Finally Know Why. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/russia-is-stealing-magnetic-north-from-canada-and-this-could-be-what-s-behind-it Mohr, K. (2020). Geodynamo | Earth. NASA.gov. https://earth.gsfc.nasa.gov/geo/research/geodynamo  ‌Glatzmaier, G. (1996). The Geodynamo. UCSC.edu. https://websites.pmc.ucsc.edu/~glatz/geodynamo.html  Toomey, E. (2019, August 7). Earth’s Magnetic Field Could Take Longer to Flip Than Previously Thought. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/earths-magnetic-field-could-take-longer-flip-previously-thought-180972843/  What Will Happen When Earth’s North And South Pole Flip? (2018). [YouTube Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6Ggs7nUjxA Virtual therapy can be just as effective as in-person therapy by Andrea Michelson Effects of internet CBT for health anxiety on par with face-to-face treatment. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05

Mon, June 22, 2020

Lockdown Is Changing Our Perception of Time, a Devastating Meteor that Never Landed, and Elephants Can Catch Yawns from Humans

Learn about how lockdown is changing our perception of time; how the most devastating meteor on record may have never even landed; and why it’s a big deal that elephants can catch contagious yawning from humans. Why lockdown is changing our perception of time by Kelsey Donk Rocheleau, J. (2020, May 27). A Monday Is a Tuesday Is a Sunday as COVID-19 Disrupts Internal Clocks. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-monday-is-a-tuesday-is-a-sunday-as-covid-19-disrupts-internal-clocks/  Hammond, C. (2020). Why time seems to be going faster while we are in lockdown. Bbc.Com. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200520-why-lockdown-life-feels-like-its-going-faster  Maybe the most devastating meteor on record never even landed by Cameron Duke Atkinson, N. (2009, June 24). 1908 Tunguska Event Caused by Comet, New Research Reveals. Universe Today. https://www.universetoday.com/33367/1908-tunguska-event-caused-by-comet-new-research-says/  Khrennikov, D. E., Titov, A. K., Ershov, A. E., Pariev, V. I., & Karpov, S. V. (2020). On the possibility of through passage of asteroid bodies across the Earth’s atmosphere. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 493(1), 1344–1351. https://doi.org/10.1093/mnras/staa329  Kvasnytsya, V., Wirth, R., Dobrzhinetskaya, L., Matzel, J., Jacobsen, B., Hutcheon, I., Tappero, R., & Kovalyukh, M. (2013). New evidence of meteoritic origin of the Tunguska cosmic body. Planetary and Space Science, 84, 131–140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2013.05.003  March 2011, C. Q. C.-L. S. C. 12. (n.d.). Top 10 Greatest Explosions Ever. Livescience.Com. Retrieved May 21, 2020, from https://www.livescience.com/13201-top-10-greatest-explosions-chernobyl-supernova.html  New Paper Has a Wild Explanation For The Most Explosive “Meteor Impact” on Record. (2020, May 2020). Sciencealert.com. https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-have-a-new-theory-about-the-colossal-tunguska-event-explosion/amp  Tunguska Event | 100 Wonders | Atlas Obscura. (2015). [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7PX51IeMbU  Elephants can catch contagious yawning from humans by Cameron Duke Baenninger, R. (1997). On yawning and its functions. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 4(2), 198–207. https://doi.org/10.3758/bf03209394 Ferro, S. (2015, June 29). Elephants Observed Yawning for the First Time. Mentalfloss.com. https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/65628/elephants-observed-yawning-first-time  Rossman, Z. T., Hart, B. L., Greco, B. J., Young, D., Padfield, C., Weidner, L., Gates, J., & Hart, L. A. (2017). When Yawning Occurs in Elephants. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 4. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2017.00022 Rossman, Z. T., Padfield, C., Young, D., Hart, B. L., & Hart, L. A. (2020). Contagious Yawning in African Elephants (Loxodonta africana): Responses to Other Elephants and Familiar Humans. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.00252 Subscribe to Curiosity Da

Fri, June 19, 2020

Juneteenth’s Origins, Change Your Routine to Be Happier, and Why Americans Don’t Say “Maths”

Learn about Juneteenth, the oldest celebration of the end of slavery in the US; how switching up your routine can make you happier; and the grammar behind why Americans don’t say “maths” and do say “LEGOs.” Juneteenth, the oldest celebration of the end of slavery by Ashley Hamer Juneteenth World Wide Celebration (2020). Juneteenth.com. https://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm What Is Juneteenth? (2013, January 16). The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/what-is-juneteenth/ Criss, D. (2019, June 19). Source: National Juneteenth Observance Foundation. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/19/us/juneteenth-state-holidays-trnd/index.html  New and diverse experiences are linked to greater happiness (so switch it up!) by Kelsey Donk New and diverse experiences linked to enhanced happiness, new study shows. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/nyu-nad051520.php  Heller, A. S., Shi, T. C., Ezie, C. E. C., Reneau, T. R., Baez, L. M., Gibbons, C. J., & Hartley, C. A. (2020). Association between real-world experiential diversity and positive affect relates to hippocampal–striatal functional connectivity. Nature Neuroscience. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41593-020-0636-4  Why did America take the s off of maths (and put it on LEGOs) by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Randy) Waldman, K. (2014, December 8). Why Do Brits Say Maths and Americans Say Math? Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/human-interest/2014/12/math-versus-maths-how-americans-and-brits-deploy-the-collective-noun.html  Murphy, L. (2010). Math(s). Separated by a Common Language. https://separatedbyacommonlanguage.blogspot.com/2007/03/maths.html Murphy, L. (2006) Count/mass nouns: potato, egg, tax, sport, Lego. Separated by a Common Language. https://separatedbyacommonlanguage.blogspot.com/2006/07/countmass-nouns-potato-egg-tax-sport.html How to Make Product Names Plural. (2016, May 5). Quick and Dirty Tips. https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/how-to-make-product-names-plural  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, June 18, 2020

Climate Justice 101 (w/ Katharine Hayhoe), Why Peanut Butter Gets Gum Out of Hair, and How Gaslighting Makes You Question Your Sanity

Learn about why peanut butter gets gum out of hair; why world-renowned climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe is so passionate about climate justice; and how gaslighting makes you question your sanity — along with some tips on how to protect yourself. Why does peanut butter get gum out of hair? by Andrea Michelson UCSB Science Line. (2020). Ucsb.edu. http://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=2036  Polar Protic? Polar Aprotic? Nonpolar? All About Solvents. (2012, April 27). Master Organic Chemistry. https://www.masterorganicchemistry.com/2012/04/27/polar-protic-polar-aprotic-nonpolar-all-about-solvents/ What Happens to Nonpolar Molecules in Water? (2018). Sciencing. https://sciencing.com/happens-nonpolar-molecules-water-8633386.html  How Does Peanut Butter Remove Gum From Hair? (2017). LEAFtv. https://www.leaf.tv/articles/how-does-peanut-butter-remove-gum-from-hair/  Additional resources from Katharine Hayhoe: Katharine Hayhoe: The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it. (2020). Ted.com. https://www.ted.com/talks/katharine_hayhoe_the_most_important_thing_you_can_do_to_fight_climate_change_talk_about_it  Official website http://www.katharinehayhoe.com/wp2016/ Follow @KHayhoe on Twitter https://twitter.com/KHayhoe Pick up “A Climate for Change: Global Warming Facts for Faith-Based Decisions” on Amazon https://amzn.to/36RUK9O  New Climate Voices – Fighting climate change one voice at a time. (2020). Newclimatevoices.org. http://www.newclimatevoices.org/  Global Warming and Climate Change skepticism examined. (2020). Skeptical Science. https://skepticalscience.com/  How Gaslighting Makes You Question Your Sanity by Ashley Hamer Gaslight (1944). (2010). Filmsite.org. https://www.filmsite.org/gasl.html  ‌What is Gaslighting? | The National Domestic Violence Hotline. (2014, May 29). The National Domestic Violence Hotline. https://www.thehotline.org/2014/05/29/what-is-gaslighting/  11 Warning Signs of Gaslighting. (2017). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/201701/11-warning-signs-gaslighting  Are Gaslighters Aware of What They Do? (2017). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/201701/are-gaslighters-aware-what-they-do  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, June 17, 2020

What Science Says About Fat-Burning Foods, Do Great Things by Being a Part of Something Greater, and Telling Male and Female Dinosaurs Apart

Learn about whether “fat-burning foods” are a real thing; why we probably can’t tell male and female dinosaurs apart; and how you can do great things by seeing yourself as part of something greater. Are "fat-burning foods" a real thing? Scientists performed a critical review to find out by Andrea Michelson Bo, S., Fadda, M., Fedele, D., Pellegrini, M., Ghigo, E., & Pellegrini, N. (2020). A Critical Review on the Role of Food and Nutrition in the Energy Balance. Nutrients, 12(4), 1161. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12041161  We probably can't tell male and female dinos apart by Grant Currin Can we really tell male and female dinosaurs apart? (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/qmuo-cwr051120.php  Hone D, Mallon JC, Hennessey P, Witmer LM. 2020. Ontogeny of a sexually selected structure in an extant archosaur Gavialis gangeticus (Pseudosuchia: Crocodylia) with implications for sexual dimorphism in dinosaurs. PeerJ 8:e9134 https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.9134  Gharial. (2016, May 5). Nationalgeographic.com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/reptiles/g/gharial/  ‌National Geographic Society. (2011, April 29). Paleontology. National Geographic Society. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/paleontology/  To Do Great Things, See Yourself as Part of Something Greater by Reuben Westmaas Lamothe, C. (2017, July 12). Peak Performance: The cognitive trick that elite athletes use to achieve seemingly impossible goals. Quartz; Quartz. https://qz.com/1026992/the-cognitive-trick-that-elite-athletes-use-to-achieve-seemingly-impossible-goals/  Fliegel, J. (2015, September 4). 6 Ways to Motivate Individuals to Become a Winning Team - Jordan Fliegel. Jordan Fliegel. https://jordanfliegel.com/blog/6-ways-to-motivate-individuals-to-become-a-winning-team/  Crafting a Job: Revisioning Employees as Active Crafters of Their Work | Academy of Management Review. (2019). Academy of Management Review. https://journals.aom.org/doi/abs/10.5465/amr.2001.4378011  Pick up “Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success” on Amazon https://amzn.to/2zCGVzM  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, June 16, 2020

Modern Benefits from Archaeological Discoveries (w/ Mary Prendergast and Elizabeth Sawchuk) and Hearing Body Language

Learn about the modern benefits we’re getting from new archaeological discoveries, from researchers Mary Prendergast and Elizabeth Sawchuk. Then, you’ll learn about how people can hear body language in your voice.  Additional resources from Mary Prendergast and Elizabeth Sawchuk: Sawchuk, E., & Prendergast, M. (2019, December 23). Archaeological discoveries are happening faster than ever before, helping refine the human story. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/archaeological-discoveries-are-happening-faster-than-ever-before-helping-refine-the-human-story-128743  Lipson, M., Ribot, I., Mallick, S., Rohland, N., Olalde, I., Adamski, N., Broomandkhoshbacht, N., Lawson, A. M., López, S., Oppenheimer, J., Stewardson, K., Asombang, R. N., Bocherens, H., Bradman, N., Culleton, B. J., Cornelissen, E., Crevecoeur, I., de Maret, P., Fomine, F. L. M., … Reich, D. (2020). Ancient West African foragers in the context of African population history. Nature, 577(7792), 665–670. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-1929-1  Follow @prendydigs on Twitter https://twitter.com/prendydigs Mary Prendergast. (2019). Slu.edu. https://www.slu.edu/madrid/academics/faculty/mary-prendergast.php  Springer Verlag. (2020, February 15). Elizabeth SAWCHUK | Doctor of Philosophy | University of Alberta, Edmonton | UAlberta | Department of Anthropology. ResearchGate; ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Elizabeth_Sawchuk  People can hear body language in your voice by Grant Currin Body language can also be heard. (2013). Donders Institute. https://www.ru.nl/donders/news/news/@1270328/body-language-can-also-heard/  Pouw, W., Paxton, A., Harrison, S. J., & Dixon, J. A. (2020). Acoustic information about upper limb movement in voicing. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(21), 11364–11367. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2004163117  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, June 15, 2020

Making Life Decisions on a Coin Flip, How You Respond to 2 Types of Injustice, and Why Otters Juggle Rocks

Learn about why flipping a coin might be your best bet when making major life decisions; why otters juggle rocks; and how you respond differently to 2 types of injustice. An economist had people make big life decisions on a coin flip, and they ended up happier by Steffie Drucker Study finds people are more satisfied after quitting the status quo. (2020, May 18). Oxford University Press; Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2020-05-people-status-quo.html  Levitt, S. D. (2020). Heads or Tails: The Impact of a Coin Toss on Major Life Decisions and Subsequent Happiness. The Review of Economic Studies. https://doi.org/10.1093/restud/rdaa016  Gilovich, T., & Medvec, V. H. (1994). The temporal pattern to the experience of regret. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 67(3), 357–365. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.67.3.357  We finally found out why otters juggle rocks by Kelsey Donk Otters juggle stones when hungry, research shows. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/uoe-ojs050520.php  The drivers and functions of rock juggling in otters | Royal Society Open Science. (2020). Royal Society Open Science. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsos.200141#d1e1439  Ashley’s viral tweet: https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer/status/1131584661883359232?lang=en There are 2 Types of Injustice and You Respond Differently to Each of Them by Ashley Hamer van Prooijen, J.-W. (2009). Retributive versus compensatory justice: Observers’ preference for punishing in response to criminal offenses. European Journal of Social Psychology, n/a-n/a. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsp.611  Galak, J., & Chow, R. M. (2019). Compensate a little, but punish a lot: Asymmetric routes to restoring justice. PLOS ONE, 14(1), e0210676. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0210676  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, June 12, 2020

Why People Protest According to Psychology, How Scientists Made Blind People “See” Shapes, and May’s Curiosity Challenge

Learn about why people protest and riot, according to social psychology; and how scientists stimulated the brains of blind people to make them “see” shapes. Then, test your knowledge with this month’s edition of the Curiosity Challenge. Why social psychology says people protest and riot by Kelsey Donk Klandermans, B. (2013). Demand and Supply of Protest. The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social and Political Movements. https://doi.org/10.1002/9780470674871.wbespm063  Fisher, N. (2020, May 29). Psychological Research Explains Why People Protest. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicolefisher/2020/05/29/the-psychology-of-protests-reveals-why-americans-are-ready-for-action/  Stott, C., & Radburn, M. (2019, November 15). The psychology of riots – and why it’s never just mindless violence. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/the-psychology-of-riots-and-why-its-never-just-mindless-violence-125676  Rainie, L., & Perrin, A. (2019, July 22). Key findings about Americans’ declining trust in government and each other. Pew Research Center; Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/07/22/key-findings-about-americans-declining-trust-in-government-and-each-other/  Scientists made blind and sighted people "see" shapes by stimulating the visual cortex by Cameron Duke Beauchamp, M. S., Oswalt, D., Sun, P., Foster, B. L., Magnotti, J. F., Niketeghad, S., Pouratian, N., Bosking, W. H., & Yoshor, D. (2020). Dynamic Stimulation of Visual Cortex Produces Form Vision in Sighted and Blind Humans. Cell, 181(4), 774-783.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2020.04.033 Brindley, G. S., & Lewin, W. S. (1968). The sensations produced by electrical stimulation of the visual cortex. The Journal of Physiology, 196(2), 479–493. https://doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.1968.sp008519 Retinotopic Mapping. (n.d.). Fourier.Eng.Hmc.Edu. Retrieved May 15, 2020, from http://fourier.eng.hmc.edu/e180/lectures/v1/node3.html Roelfsema, P. R. (2020). Writing to the Mind’s Eye of the Blind. Cell, 181(4), 758–759. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2020.03.014 ‌Dynamic stimulation of the visual cortex allows blind and sighted people to “see” shapes. (2020). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200514115828.htm  Episodes referenced in Curiosity Daily trivia segment with Michelle in Raleigh Using Urine to Build a Moon Base, Musicians and Audiences Sync Brain Activity, and Why “Size Matters” for Narwhal Tusks https://curiositydaily.com/using-urine-to-build-a-moon-base-musicians-and-audiences-sync-brain-activity-and-why-size-matters-for-narwhal-tusks/ Marijuana Categories Aren’t Based in Science, Scientists Staged Bronze-Age Swordfights, and How Clean Are Your Clothes, Really? https://curiositydaily.com/marijuana-categories-arent-based-in-science-scientists-staged-bronze-age-swordfights-and-how-clean-are-your-clothes-really/ “Rub Some Dirt on It” to Heal Wounds, Funny Memes Can Save Endangered Species, and Space Changes the Shape of

Thu, June 11, 2020

Hope in the Fight Against Climate Change (w/ Katharine Hayhoe) and Overcoming Bedtime Procrastination

Renowned climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe explains why climate change isn’t as “doom and gloom” as you might think, and gives tips for how to talk about it to inspire action. Plus: learn about how to overcome “bedtime procrastination.” "Bedtime procrastination" may come down to beliefs about willpower by Kelsey Donk Bernecker, K., & Job, V. (2019). Too exhausted to go to bed: Implicit theories about willpower and stress predict bedtime procrastination. British Journal of Psychology, 111(1), 126–147. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjop.12382  Reynolds, E. (2020, February 19). Why Some People Find It Harder To Drag Themselves To Bed At Night. Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/02/19/why-some-people-find-it-harder-to-drag-themselves-to-bed-at-night/  Additional resources from Katharine Hayhoe: Pick up John Cook’s “Cranky Uncle vs. Climate Change: How to Understand and Respond to Climate Science Deniers” on Amazon https://amzn.to/37aNMNn  Katharine Hayhoe: The most important thing you can do to fight climate change: talk about it. (2020). Ted.com. https://www.ted.com/talks/katharine_hayhoe_the_most_important_thing_you_can_do_to_fight_climate_change_talk_about_it  Official website http://www.katharinehayhoe.com/wp2016/ Follow @KHayhoe on Twitter https://twitter.com/KHayhoe Pick up “A Climate for Change: Global Warming Facts for Faith-Based Decisions” on Amazon https://amzn.to/36RUK9O  Microsoft will be carbon negative by 2030 - The Official Microsoft Blog. (2020, January 16). The Official Microsoft Blog. https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2020/01/16/microsoft-will-be-carbon-negative-by-2030/  Reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (2020). Walmart Corporate - US. https://corporate.walmart.com/global-responsibility/sustainability/sustainability-in-our-operations/reducing-greenhouse-gas-emissions  Environment - Our Approach. (2019). Apple. https://www.apple.com/environment/our-approach/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, June 10, 2020

Why Rainy Days Make You Sleepy, A Fix for AI’s Energy Appetite, and Solving Geology’s Mystery of the “Great Unconformity”

Learn about why rainy days make you sleepy; why the “Great Unconformity” is one of the biggest mysteries in geology; and the problematic amount of energy it takes to power AI — along with a potential solution. Plus: how do you pronounce "Colorado," anyway? Why do rainy days make you sleepy? by Kelsey Donk Katherine Ellen Foley. (2016, May 29). Why does rain seem to make you sleepy? Quartz; Quartz. https://qz.com/672755/why-does-rain-seem-to-make-you-sleepy/  Kaye, K. (2009, July 11). Feel sleepy? Here’s why stormy weather makes you want to snooze. Sun-Sentinel.com. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-2009-07-11-0907100282-story.html  Verlo Corporate. (2018, May 2). Verlo Mattress. https://verlo.com/blog/why-does-rain-make-me-sleepy/  Castro, J. (2013, July 29). What Is Pink Noise? Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/38464-what-is-pink-noise.html  The "Great Unconformity" is one of the biggest mysteries in geology by Grant Currin Researchers dig into case of geologic amnesia. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/uoca-rdi042220.php  ‌The Great Unconformity. (2020). The UCSB Current. https://www.news.ucsb.edu/2020/019892/great-unconformity  Flowers, R. M., Macdonald, F. A., Siddoway, C. S., & Havranek, R. (2020). Diachronous development of Great Unconformities before Neoproterozoic Snowball Earth. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(19), 10172–10180. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1913131117  AI requires an enormous amount of energy, but we might have a fix by Grant Currin Artificial intelligence is energy-hungry -- new hardware could curb its appetite. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/pu-aii050520.php  ‌Zhang, H.-T., Park, T. J., Zaluzhnyy, I. A., Wang, Q., Wadekar, S. N., Manna, S., Andrawis, R., Sprau, P. O., Sun, Y., Zhang, Z., Huang, C., Zhou, H., Zhang, Z., Narayanan, B., Srinivasan, G., Hua, N., Nazaretski, E., Huang, X., Yan, H., … Ramanathan, S. (2020). Perovskite neural trees. Nature Communications, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-16105-y  Knight, W. (2020, January 21). AI Can Do Great Things—if It Doesn’t Burn the Planet. Wired; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/ai-great-things-burn-planet/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, June 09, 2020

Extinct Human Species (w/ Elizabeth Sawchuk and Mary Prendergast) and Moody Teenage Dogs

Researchers Elizabeth Sawchuk and Mary Prendergast will talk about the lessons we’ve learned from amazing new discoveries of extinct human species. Plus: learn about how dogs can be moody teenagers, too. Dogs can be annoying teenagers, too by Steffie Drucker Adolescence is ruff for dogs too. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/nu-air051220.php  Teenage dogs? Evidence for adolescent-phase conflict behaviour and an association between attachment to humans and pubertal timing in the domestic dog | Biology Letters. (2020). Biology Letters. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsbl.2020.0097  Additional resources from Elizabeth Sawchuk and Mary Prendergast: Sawchuk, E., & Prendergast, M. (2019, December 23). Archaeological discoveries are happening faster than ever before, helping refine the human story. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/archaeological-discoveries-are-happening-faster-than-ever-before-helping-refine-the-human-story-128743  Lipson, M., Ribot, I., Mallick, S., Rohland, N., Olalde, I., Adamski, N., Broomandkhoshbacht, N., Lawson, A. M., López, S., Oppenheimer, J., Stewardson, K., Asombang, R. N., Bocherens, H., Bradman, N., Culleton, B. J., Cornelissen, E., Crevecoeur, I., de Maret, P., Fomine, F. L. M., … Reich, D. (2020). Ancient West African foragers in the context of African population history. Nature, 577(7792), 665–670. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-1929-1  Follow @prendydigs on Twitter https://twitter.com/prendydigs Mary Prendergast. (2019). Slu.edu. https://www.slu.edu/madrid/academics/faculty/mary-prendergast.php  Springer Verlag. (2020, February 15). Elizabeth SAWCHUK | Doctor of Philosophy | University of Alberta, Edmonton | UAlberta | Department of Anthropology. ResearchGate; ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Elizabeth_Sawchuk  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, June 08, 2020

Differences in CEO and Murdering Psychopaths, How Deep Sleep Cleans Your Brain, and the Mystery of Our Inactive Sun

Learn about how our sun is different from similar stars; how deep sleep literally cleans your brain; and the psychology behind why some psychopaths are serial killers, while others are CEOs. Our sun is less active than other stars just like it, and scientists aren't sure why by Grant Currin Reinhold, T., Shapiro, A. I., Solanki, S. K., Montet, B. T., Krivova, N. A., Cameron, R. H., & Amazo-Gómez, E. M. (2020). The Sun is less active than other solar-like stars. Science, 368(6490), 518–521. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aay3821  ‌Santos, Â. R. G., & Mathur, S. (2020). What future awaits the Sun? Science, 368(6490), 466–467. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.abb9208  Passant Rabie. (2020, April 30). The Sun’s midlife crisis could be making it stand out in the universe. Inverse; Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/science/why-is-the-sun-different  Space Weather | Ready.gov. (2020). Ready.Gov. https://www.ready.gov/space-weather  Deep sleep flushes toxins from your brain, and that seems to have genetic differences by Grant Currin Wright, B. L. C., Lai, J. T. F., & Sinclair, A. J. (2012). Cerebrospinal fluid and lumbar puncture: a practical review. Journal of Neurology, 259(8), 1530–1545. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-012-6413-x  ‌Harrison, S. (2019, October 31). Scientists Now Know How Sleep Cleans Toxins From the Brain. Wired; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/scientists-now-know-how-sleep-cleans-toxins-from-the-brain/  Fultz, N. E., Bonmassar, G., Setsompop, K., Stickgold, R. A., Rosen, B. R., Polimeni, J. R., & Lewis, L. D. (2019). Coupled electrophysiological, hemodynamic, and cerebrospinal fluid oscillations in human sleep. Science, 366(6465), 628–631. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aax5440  Why are some psychopaths serial killers and others CEOs? by Kelsey Donk Dodgson, L. (2018, May 20). The 10 professions with the most psychopaths - Business Insider. Business Insider; Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/professions-with-the-most-psychopaths-2018-5  Not all psychopaths are violent; a new study may explain why some are “successful” instead. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-05/vcu-nap051220.php  Lasko, E., & Chester, D. (2020, April 24). What Makes a ‘Successful’ Psychopath? Longitudinal Trajectories of Offenders’ Antisocial Behavior and Impulse Control as a Function of Psychopathy. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/rjg3q  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, June 05, 2020

Fighting Coronavirus with Llamas, Why Rain Stops Rocket Launches, and Listener Questions About Cold Things

Learn about why NASA doesn’t launch rockets in the rain (which is why there was a delay launching the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley); why llamas are so promising for protecting humans against viruses like COVID-19; and why things get cold — when they’re wet, when you’re chewing mint gum, and when you blow air through narrowed lips. Why NASA doesn’t launch rockets in the rain by Cameron Duke Analysis of Apollo 12 Lightning Incident. (1970, February). Spaceflight.Nasa.Gov. https://spaceflight.nasa.gov/outreach/SignificantIncidents/assets/analysis-of-apollo-12-lightning-incident.pdf Apollo 12 Launch - CSM Onboard Audio. (2012). [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31qt9jgtMMI Apollo 12 Launch (Lightning Strike) - Onboard Voice Recorder. (2015). [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivtpIGrMZpw Bartels, M. (2020, May 30). NASA and SpaceX eye weather for historic Demo-2 astronaut launch Saturday. Space.Com. https://www.space.com/spacex-demo-2-astronaut-launch-weather-concerns.html Basics of Space Flight: Rocket Propellants. (2019). Braeunig.Us. http://www.braeunig.us/space/propel.htm NASA -  Lightning and Launches. (2020). Nasa.Gov. https://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/9-12/features/F_Lightning_and_Launches_9_12.html  Gohd, C. (2019, November 14). 50 Years Ago: NASA’s Apollo 12 Was Struck By Lightning Right After Launch ... Twice! (Video). Space.Com; Space. https://www.space.com/apollo-12-lightning-strike-twice-launch-video.html  Thorbecke, C. (2020, May 27). NASA’s SpaceX launch scrubbed due to weather, next chance on Saturday. ABC News; ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/live-updates-nasa-spacex-launch-astronauts-iss/story?id=70902209  Shira Teitel, A. (2017). What Happened on Board when Apollo 12 was Struck by Lightning [YouTube Video]. In The Vintage Space. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9i6yD2c2Jho Why llamas are so promising for human virus protection by Cameron Duke Leslie, M. (2018, May 10). Mini-antibodies discovered in sharks and camels could lead to drugs for cancer and other diseases. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/05/mini-antibodies-discovered-sharks-and-camels-could-lead-drugs-cancer-and-other-diseases#  Brulliard, K. and Johnson, C.Y. (2020, May 6). The urgent quest for a coronavirus treatment involves door-to-door blood collection and a llama named Winter. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2020/05/06/urgent-quest-coronavirus-treatment-involves-door-to-door-blood-collection-llama-named-winter/  Dr. Francis Collins. (2018, November 13). Looking to Llamas for New Ways to Fight the Flu. NIH Director’s Blog. https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2018/11/13/looking-to-llamas-for-new-ways-to-fight-the-flu/  Hamers-Casterman, C., Atarhouch, T., Muyldermans, S., Robinson, G., Hammers, C., Songa, E. B., Bendahman, N., & Hammers, R. (1993). Naturally occurring antibodi

Thu, June 04, 2020

How We Know Climate Change Is Caused by Humans (w/ Katharine Hayhoe) and the Myth of “Common Sense”

Renowned climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe explains how we know that climate change is caused by humans. Then, learn about why there’s no such thing as “common sense.” Links to donate: Discovery’s Social Good Initiative RISE: Reducing Inequality and Supporting Empowerment https://www.discovery.com/dnews/help-reduce-inequality---support-empowerment NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund https://org2.salsalabs.com/o/6857/p/salsa/donation/common/public/?donate_page_KEY=15780 Equal Justice Initiative https://support.eji.org/give/153413/#!/donation/checkout  Emma Bowen Foundation https://www.emmabowenfoundation.com/donate  The Bail Project https://secure.givelively.org/donate/the-bail-project National Police Accountability Project https://www.nlg-npap.org/donate/ Vera Institute of Justice https://www.vera.org/donate Additional resources from Katharine Hayhoe: Official website http://www.katharinehayhoe.com/wp2016/ Follow @KHayhoe on Twitter https://twitter.com/KHayhoe Pick up “A Climate for Change: Global Warming Facts for Faith-Based Decisions” on Amazon https://amzn.to/36RUK9O  "Common sense" isn't a real thing by Kelsey Donk There’s No Such Thing as Common Sense. (2020). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/too-many-goals/202005/theres-no-such-thing-common-sense  Ellerton, P. (2016, February 2). We can’t trust common sense but we can trust science. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/we-cant-trust-common-sense-but-we-can-trust-science-53042  vanDellen, M. R., Isherwood, J. C., & Delose, J. E. (2016). How do people define moderation? Appetite, 101, 156–162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2016.03.010  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, June 03, 2020

Defending Against “Murder Hornets” with Bee Balls, Aphantasia and the Two Extremes of the “Mind’s Eye,” and Venus’s Freaky-Fast Atmosphere

Learn about the surprising way Japanese honeybees defend themselves against "murder hornets" (actual name: Asian giant hornets); how “atmospheric tidal waves” make Venus’s atmosphere rotate faster than the actual planet; and the wide spectrum of how people mentally visualize images, including aphantasia and hyperphantasia. Japanese honeybees defend against 'murder hornets' by forming bee balls by Cameron Duke Main, D. (2020, May 4). “Murder hornets” have arrived in the U.S.—here’s what you should know. NationalGeographic.com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/05/asian-giant-hornets-arrive-united-states/  Papachristoforou, A., Rortais, A., Zafeiridou, G., Theophilidis, G., Garnery, L., Thrasyvoulou, A., & Arnold, G. (2007). Smothered to death: Hornets asphyxiated by honeybees. Current Biology, 17(18), R795–R796. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2007.07.033 Sugahara, M., Nishimura, Y., & Sakamoto, F. (2012). Differences in Heat Sensitivity between Japanese Honeybees and Hornets Under High Carbon Dioxide and Humidity Conditions Inside Bee Balls. Zoological Science, 29(1), 30–36. https://doi.org/10.2108/zsj.29.30 Sugahara, M., & Sakamoto, F. (2009). Heat and carbon dioxide generated by honeybees jointly act to kill hornets. Naturwissenschaften, 96(9), 1133–1136. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-009-0575-0 Venus's atmosphere rotates 60 times faster than the planet because of "atmospheric tidal waves" by Grant Currin Takeshi Horinouchi, Yoshi-Yuki Hayashi, Shigeto Watanabe, Manabu Yamada, Atsushi Yamazaki, Toru Kouyama, Makoto Taguchi, Tetsuya Fukuhara, Masahiro Takagi, Kazunori Ogohara, Shin-ya Murakami, Peralta, J., Limaye, S. S., Takeshi Imamura, Masato Nakamura, Sato, T. M., & Takehiko Satoh. (2020). How waves and turbulence maintain the super-rotation of Venus’ atmosphere. Science, 368(6489), 405–409. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaz4439  ‌Atmospheric tidal waves maintain Venus’ super-rotation. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/hu-at042320.php  Carne, N. (2020, April 26). Super-rotation and Venus’ atmosphere. Cosmosmagazine.Com; Cosmos Magazine. https://cosmosmagazine.com/space/super-rotation-and-venus-atmosphere  ‌Passant Rabie. (2020, April 23). Why does Venus’ atmosphere spin much faster than the planet? Inverse; Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/science/why-does-venus-atmosphere-spin-much-faster-than-the-planet  https://newatlas.com/author/david-szondy. (2020, April 24). “Tidal waves” power super-fast rotation of Venus’ atmosphere. New Atlas. https://newatlas.com/space/tidal-waves-power-super-fast-rotation-atmosphere-venus/  Basilevsky, A. T., & Head, J. W. (2003). The surface of Venus. Reports on Progress in Physics, 66(10), 1699–1734. https://doi.org/10.1088/0034-4885/66/10/r04  The two extremes of the "mind's eye": aphantasia and hyperphantasia by Kelsey Donk Zeman, A., Dewar, M., & Della Sala, S. (2015). Lives without imagery – Congenital aphantasia. Cortex, 73, 378–380. http

Tue, June 02, 2020

How Technology Is Enabling Archeological Discoveries (w/ Elizabeth Sawchuk and Mary Prendergast) and the Privacy Risks of Eye-Tracking Tech

Researchers Elizabeth Sawchuk and Mary Prendergast discuss the surprising discoveries archaeologists are making thanks to new technology. Plus: learn how eye-tracking software can tell you more about you than you think. Eye-tracking software can tell more about you than you think by Grant Currin Kröger, J. L., Lutz, O. H.-M., & Müller, F. (2020). What Does Your Gaze Reveal About You? On the Privacy Implications of Eye Tracking. Privacy and Identity Management. Data for Better Living: AI and Privacy, 226–241. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42504-3_15  The Privacy-Invading Potential of Eye Tracking Technology. (2013). American Civil Liberties Union. https://www.aclu.org/blog/national-security/privacy-and-surveillance/privacy-invading-potential-eye-tracking-technology  Avi Bar-Zeev. (2019, May 28). The Eyes Are the Prize: Eye-Tracking Technology Is Advertising’s Holy Grail. Vice; vice. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bj9ygv/the-eyes-are-the-prize-eye-tracking-technology-is-advertisings-holy-grail  Additional resources from Elizabeth Sawchuk and Mary Prendergast: Sawchuk, E., & Prendergast, M. (2019, December 23). Archaeological discoveries are happening faster than ever before, helping refine the human story. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/archaeological-discoveries-are-happening-faster-than-ever-before-helping-refine-the-human-story-128743  Lipson, M., Ribot, I., Mallick, S., Rohland, N., Olalde, I., Adamski, N., Broomandkhoshbacht, N., Lawson, A. M., López, S., Oppenheimer, J., Stewardson, K., Asombang, R. N., Bocherens, H., Bradman, N., Culleton, B. J., Cornelissen, E., Crevecoeur, I., de Maret, P., Fomine, F. L. M., … Reich, D. (2020). Ancient West African foragers in the context of African population history. Nature, 577(7792), 665–670. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-1929-1  Follow @prendydigs on Twitter https://twitter.com/prendydigs Mary Prendergast. (2019). Slu.edu. https://www.slu.edu/madrid/academics/faculty/mary-prendergast.php  Springer Verlag. (2020, February 15). Elizabeth SAWCHUK | Doctor of Philosophy | University of Alberta, Edmonton | UAlberta | Department of Anthropology. ResearchGate; ResearchGate. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Elizabeth_Sawchuk  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, June 01, 2020

Your Ancestors May Influence Your Work Hours, Coral Reproduced in Captivity, and the First Known Water-Dwelling Dinosaur

Learn about how your ancestors’ work habits might be influencing your own; the first evidence of an underwater dinosaur; and how an aquarium successfully reproduced coral in captivity for the first time. Societies with a history of hard farming labor tend to work more hours today by Kelsey Donk Arduous farm labor in the past means longer working hours today. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/oupu-afl041420.php  Fouka, V., & Schläpfer, A. (2020). Agricultural Returns to Labour and the Origins of Work ethics*. The Economic Journal. https://doi.org/10.1093/ej/ueaa029  Luzer, D. (2013, September 4). Study: The Protestant Work Ethic Is Real. Pacific Standard. https://psmag.com/economics/protestant-worth-ethic-real-65544  Spenkuch, J. L. (2017). Religion and work: Micro evidence from contemporary Germany. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 135, 193–214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2017.01.011  Glaeser, E. L., Alesina, A., & Sacerdote, B. (2012). Work and Leisure in the U.S. and Europe: Why So Different. Harvard.Edu. https://scholar.harvard.edu/glaeser/publications/work-and-lesiure-us-and-europe-why-so-different  Scientists have discovered the first unambiguous evidence of a water-dwelling dinosaur by Grant Currin New fossils rewrite the story of dinosaur evolution and ecology - and change the appearance of Spinosaurus. (2020, April 29). National Geographic Society Newsroom. https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2020/04/29/new-fossils-rewrite-the-story-of-dinosaur-evolution-and-ecology-and-change-the-appearance-of-spinosaurus/  Ibrahim, N., Maganuco, S., Dal Sasso, C., Fabbri, M., Auditore, M., Bindellini, G., Martill, D. M., Zouhri, S., Mattarelli, D. A., Unwin, D. M., Wiemann, J., Bonadonna, D., Amane, A., Jakubczak, J., Joger, U., Lauder, G. V., & Pierce, S. E. (2020). Tail-propelled aquatic locomotion in a theropod dinosaur. Nature, 581(7806), 67–70. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2190-3  An aquarium successfully reproduced coral in captivity for the first time by Grant Currin Alaa Elassar, CNN. (2020, April 22). How scientists could save coral from brink of extinction. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/22/us/florida-aquarium-first-reproduce-ridhed-cactus-coral-trnd/index.html  ‌The Florida Aquarium Becomes First Organization in History to Induce Spawning of Atlantic Coral; A New Hope to Save Florida’s Reefs. (2019). Flaquarium.org. https://www.flaquarium.org/pressroom/posts/the-florida-aquarium-becomes-first-organization-in-history-to-induce-spawning-of-atlantic-coral-a-ne US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (2020). What Are Corals? Corals Tutorial. NOAA.gov. https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/tutorial_corals/coral01_intro.html  Getting Coral To Reproduce. (2019, August 25). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/2019/08/25/754122930/getting-coral-to-reproduce Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ash

Fri, May 29, 2020

Selfish People Remember Being Generous, Why We Can’t Transplant Brains, and Buying Life Insurance from Vending Machines

Learn about why selfish people have false memories of being generous; why we can’t do brain transplants; and why you used to be able to buy life insurance from airport vending machines. Selfish people actually have false memories of being generous by Kelsey Donk Memory misfires help selfish maintain their self-image. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/yu-mmh042820.php  ‌Carlson, R. W., Maréchal, M. A., Oud, B., Fehr, E., & Crockett, M. J. (2020). Motivated misremembering of selfish decisions. Nature Communications, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-15602-4  Listener Question: Why can’t we do brain transplants? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Zoe) Behind Hand and Arm Transplants. (2020). https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/behind-hand-and-arm-transplants  ‌Lewis, T. (2015, March 6). Why Head Transplants Won’t Happen Anytime Soon. Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/50074-head-transplants-wont-happen.html  The Infographics Show. (2020). Why Can’t We Transplant Brains? [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ohCQRJGbV8  Burnett, D. (2017, November 17). No, there hasn’t been a human “head transplant”, and there may never be. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2017/nov/17/no-there-hasnt-been-a-human-head-transplant-and-may-never-be-sergio-canavero  Brain transplants - are they possible? (2017, July 17). Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. https://neuroscience.stanford.edu/news/brain-transplants-are-they-possible  You used to be able to buy life insurance policies in airport vending machines by Steffie Drucker Gregorie, J. (2015, May 27). A look back: Whatever happened to airport insurance vending machines? Insurancebusinessmag.Com; Insurance Business America. https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/breaking-news/a-look-back-whatever-happened-to-airport-insurance-vending-machines-22593.aspx  Bacani, L. (2016, July 20). Is this the return of airport life insurance vending machines? Insurancebusinessmag.Com; Insurance Business America. https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/breaking-news/is-this-the-return-of-airport-life-insurance-vending-machines-35066.aspx  Leckey, A. (1995, January 26). HIGH-FLYING CONTROVERSY. Chicagotribune.Com. https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1995-01-26-9501260221-story.html  BOVSUN, M. (2013, May 5). Justice Story: Son plants bomb in mom’s suitcase, killing her and 43 others during flight. Nydailynews.Com; New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/news/justice-story/justice-story-son-bomb-mom-luggage-kills-44-flight-article-1.1335372  Belleville, & SchlueterNews-Democrat, R. (2018, March 26). Answer Man: Bomb started death spiral for flight insurance. Bnd; Belleville News-Democrat. https://www.bnd.com/living/liv-columns-blogs/answer-man/article20042934.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new eve

Thu, May 28, 2020

“Rub Some Dirt on It” to Heal Wounds, Funny Memes Can Save Endangered Species, and Space Changes the Shape of Astronauts’ Hearts

Learn about whether it’s a good idea to rub dirt on your wounds; how funny memes can help save endangered species like the proboscis monkey; and how space travel changes the shape of astronauts’ hearts. When it comes to wounds, science says "rub some dirt on it" might be good advice by Cameron Duke Dillow, C. (2013, May 23). Got A Wound? Science Says Rub Some Dirt In It. Popular Science; Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-05/antibacterial-clays-can-kill-antibiotic-resistant-e-coli-and-mrsa/  Juang, L. J., Mazinani, N., Novakowski, S. K., Prowse, E. N. P., Haulena, M., Gailani, D., Lavkulich, L. M., & Kastrup, C. J. (2020). Coagulation factor XII contributes to hemostasis when activated by soil in wounds. Blood Advances, 4(8), 1737–1745. https://doi.org/10.1182/bloodadvances.2019000425 Otto, C. C., & Haydel, S. E. (2013). Exchangeable Ions Are Responsible for the In Vitro Antibacterial Properties of Natural Clay Mixtures. PLoS ONE, 8(5), e64068. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0064068 Soil in wounds can help stem deadly bleeding. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/uobc-siw042420.php  Funny memes can help people care about unpopular and unappealing species by Kelsey Donk The new Noah’s Ark: beautiful and useful species only. Part 1. Biodiversity conservation issues and priorities. (2011). Biodiversity. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14888386.2011.642663  Lenda, M., Skórka, P., Mazur, B., Sutherland, W., Tryjanowski, P., Moroń, D., Meijaard, E., Possingham, H. P., & Wilson, K. A. (2020). Effects of amusing memes on concern for unappealing species. Conservation Biology. https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.13523  Proboscis Monkey | National Geographic. (2010, November 9). Nationalgeographic.com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/p/proboscis-monkey/  Proboscis monkey meme mentioned: Typowy Polak: Janusz Nosacz - Posts. (2018). Facebook.com. https://www.facebook.com/TypowyPolakJanuszNosacz/posts/1658533764253793/  Space Travel Changes The Shape of Astronauts' Hearts by Haley Otman Study Finds Astronauts’ Hearts Become More Spherical in Space - American College of Cardiology. (2014). American College of Cardiology. https://www.acc.org/about-acc/press-releases/2014/03/29/09/09/may-hearts-in-space  May, C., Borowski, A., Martin, D., Popovic, Z., Negishi, K., Hussan, J. R., Gladding, P., Hunter, P., Iskovitz, I., Kassemi, M., Bungo, M., Levine, B., & Thomas, J. (2014). Affect of Microgravity on Cardiac Shape: Comparison of Pre- and In-Flight Data to Mathematical Modeling. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 63(12), A1096. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0735-1097(14)61096-2  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily

Wed, May 27, 2020

What Makes People Cultural Omnivores, Archaeologists’ Prehistoric Poop Problem, and How to Tell Stars and Planets Apart in the Sky

Learn about how archaeologists are solving a prehistoric poop problem; what leads people to be “cultural omnivores”; and an easy trick for telling stars and planets apart when you’re stargazing. What can we learn from prehistoric poop? by Cameron Duke Borry, M., Cordova, B., Perri, A., Wibowo, M., Prasad Honap, T., Ko, J., Yu, J., Britton, K., Girdland-Flink, L., Power, R. C., Stuijts, I., Salazar-García, D. C., Hofman, C., Hagan, R., Samdapawindé Kagoné, T., Meda, N., Carabin, H., Jacobson, D., Reinhard, K., … Warinner, C. (2020). CoproID predicts the source of coprolites and paleofeces using microbiome composition and host DNA content. PeerJ, 8, e9001. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.9001  Fossilized Feces Tell Tale of Earliest Americans. (2008, April 3). NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89355318  Shillito, L.-M., Blong, J. C., Green, E. J., & Van Asperen, E. (2020). The what, how and why of archaeological coprolite analysis. Earth-Science Reviews, 103196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2020.103196  The origin of feces: CoproID reliably predicts sources of ancient poop. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/mpif-too041420.php  Research uncovers what leads people to be "cultural omnivores" — and it's not nice by Kelsey Donk Pop Concert, Opera — Or Both? What Drives People To Become “Cultural Omnivores.” (2020, April 23). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/04/23/pop-concert-opera-or-both-what-drives-people-to-become-cultural-omnivores/  Shin, H., & Youn, N. (2020). How insecure narcissists become cultural omnivores: Consuming highbrow culture for status seeking and lowbrow culture for integrity signaling. Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts. https://doi.org/10.1037/aca0000303  There's an Easy Trick to Telling Stars and Planets Apart in the Sky by Cody Gough Byrd, D. (2015). Why do stars twinkle, but planets don’t? | EarthSky.org. Earthsky.Org. https://earthsky.org/space/why-dont-planets-twinkle-as-stars-do  Ashwin. (2015, July 17). Why Do Stars Twinkle, But The Sun Doesn’t? Science ABC. https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/universe/why-do-stars-twinkle-but-the-sun-planets-doesnt.html  Astronaut James Reilly Describes Seeing Stars in Space (2014). SpaceFlight Insider - Official Page YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaUCMzgidvs  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, May 26, 2020

Y2K Was Actually a Success Story, Sleeping Brains Replay Waking Experience, and Plants Can Hear When They’re Being Eaten

Learn about breakthrough research into what our brains do while we sleep; how plants fight back when they hear they’re being eaten; and why the Y2K bug is actually what a well-handled crisis looks like afterward. This is the first direct evidence that our brains replay waking experiences while we sleep by Cameron Duke Eichenlaub, J.-B., Jarosiewicz, B., Saab, J., Franco, B., Kelemen, J., Halgren, E., Hochberg, L. R., & Cash, S. S. (2020). Replay of Learned Neural Firing Sequences during Rest in Human Motor Cortex. Cell Reports, 31(5), 107581. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2020.107581 Evidence that human brains replay our waking experiences while we sleep. (2020). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200505121711.htm  Memory Consolidation - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. (2012). Sciencedirect.com. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/memory-consolidation Plants Can Hear When They're Being Eaten — and They Fight Back by Ashley Hamer The Arabidopsis Information Resource - About Arabidopsis. (2010). Arabidopsis.org. https://www.arabidopsis.org/portals/education/aboutarabidopsis.jsp  Pollan, M. (2013, December 15). The Intelligent Plant. The New Yorker; The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/12/23/the-intelligent-plant  ‌Appel, H. M., & Cocroft, R. B. (2014). Plants respond to leaf vibrations caused by insect herbivore chewing. Oecologia, 175(4), 1257–1266. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-014-2995-6  The Y2K bug is what a well-handled crisis looks like afterward by Kelsey Donk Uenuma, F. (2019, December 30). 20 Years Later, the Y2K Bug Seems Like a Joke—Because Those Behind the Scenes Took It Seriously. Time; Time. https://time.com/5752129/y2k-bug-history/  ‌Farhad Manjoo. (2009, November 11). Was Y2K a Waste? Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/technology/2009/11/was-y2k-a-waste.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, May 25, 2020

Elephants Get Drunk (and They’re Lightweights), Pigeons Helped Win Wars, and Night Owls May Struggle to Regulate Their Emotions

Learn about why it might actually be pretty easy to drink an elephant under the table; how carrier pigeons like Cher Ami helped win the world wars; and why night owls may have worse emotion regulation than morning people. Apparently, elephants get drunk and they're total lightweights by Cameron Duke Burke, J. (2010, December 3). Elephants on drunken rampage kill three people. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/dec/03/elephants-drunken-rampage-india Elephants Drunk in the Wild? Scientists Put the Myth to Rest. (2005, December 21). Animals. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2005/12/news-elephants-drunk-wild-myth/ Goldman, J. G. (2014). Do animals like drugs and alcohol? BBC.com; BBC Future. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20140528-do-animals-take-drugs Janiak, M. C., Pinto, S. L., Duytschaever, G., Carrigan, M. A., & Melin, A. D. (2020). Genetic evidence of widespread variation in ethanol metabolism among mammals: revisiting the ‘myth’’ of natural intoxication.’ Biology Letters, 16(4), 20200070. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2020.0070 No, a bunch of elephants didn’t get drunk and fall asleep in a tea garden. (2020, March 20). The Daily Dot. https://www.dailydot.com/unclick/drunk-elephant-viral-story-debunked/ Siegel, R. K., & Brodie, M. (1984). Alcohol self-administration by elephants. Bulletin of the Psychonomic Society, 22(1), 49–52. https://doi.org/10.3758/bf03333758 Yirka, B. (2020, April 29). Study suggests elephants may get drunk naturally after all. Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2020-04-elephants-drunk-naturally.html  Carrier pigeons helped win the world wars by Steffie Drucker Shapiro, M. D., & Domyan, E. T. (2013). Domestic pigeons. Current Biology, 23(8), R302–R303. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2013.01.063  Guilford, T. (2014, April 23). Explainer: how do homing pigeons navigate? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/explainer-how-do-homing-pigeons-navigate-25633  Dash, M. (2012, April 17). Closing the Pigeon Gap. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/closing-the-pigeon-gap-68103438/  Unsung heroes of World War I: the carrier pigeons. (2018, January 8). Pieces of History. https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2018/01/08/unsung-heroes-of-world-war-i-the-carrier-pigeons/  Maksel, R. (2018, August 29). When War Gets Weird. Air & Space Magazine; Air & Space Magazine. https://www.airspacemag.com/daily-planet/when-war-gets-weird-180970156/  ‌Pigeons in bras go to war. (2013, September 4). National Museum of American History. https://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/2013/09/pigeons-in-bras-go-to-war.html  Wings of Valor - The Lost Battalion in the Argonne Forest. (2014). Accessed via Archive.org. https://web.archive.org/web/20180705234207/http://www.homeofheroes.com:80/wings/part1/3_lostbattalion.html  Night owls may have worse emotion regulation than morning larks by Grant Currin Night Owls May Use Poorer Emotion Regulation Strategies Than Earl

Fri, May 22, 2020

Marijuana Categories Aren’t Based in Science, Scientists Staged Bronze-Age Swordfights, and How Clean Are Your Clothes, Really?

Learn about why the marijuana classifications of indica and sativa aren’t based in science; how clean your washing machine really gets your clothes; and why researchers staged sword fights to learn about the Bronze Age. Indica and sativa marijuana classifications aren't based in science by Andrea Michelson Naftulin, J. (2020, April 20). There is no difference between the effects of indica and sativa marijuana strains, scientists say - Insider. Insider; Insider. https://www.insider.com/why-theres-no-difference-between-indica-and-sativa-marijuana-strains-2020-4  Lhooq, M. (2020, April 20). How to Get Into Weed While You’re Self-Isolating. Vice; vice. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/939p75/beginners-guide-to-weed-self-isolation-pandemic  Erkelens, J. L., & Hazekamp, A. (2014). That which we call Indica, by any other name would smell as sweet. Cannabinoids 2014; 9 (1): 9-15. https://bedrocan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014-that-which-we-call-indica-by-any-other-name-hazekamp-erkelens.pdf Hillig, K. W. (2005). Genetic evidence for speciation in Cannabis (Cannabaceae). Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 52(2), 161–180. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-003-4452-y  How clean are clothes from the washing machine? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Kathleen) Schirber, M. (2018). Rinsing is Key to Removing Stains. Physics, 11. https://physics.aps.org/articles/v11/28#c1  Casanova, L. M., Jeon, S., Rutala, W. A., Weber, D. J., & Sobsey, M. D. (2010). Effects of Air Temperature and Relative Humidity on Coronavirus Survival on Surfaces. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 76(9), 2712–2717. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.02291-09  Curley, C. (2019, October 6). Your Washing Machine Can Be a Home for Bacteria — What You Should Know. Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/are-bacteria-hiding-in-your-washing-machine  CDC. (2020, February 11). Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Home. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/disinfecting-your-home.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fdisinfecting-your-home.html  Truini, J. (2016, November 29). How To Clean Your Washing Machine. Popular Mechanics; Popular Mechanics. https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/interior-projects/how-to/a23624/how-to-clean-washing-machine/  Researchers staged sword fights to learn how fighters used their Bronze Age swords by Kelsey Donk    Sword-wielding scientists show how ancient fighting techniques spread across Bronze Age Europe. (2020, April 17). Sword-wielding scientists show how ancient fighting techniques spread across Bronze Age Europe. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/04/sword-wielding-scientists-show-how-ancient-fighting-techniques-spread-across-bronze-age  ‌Fox, A. (2020, April 21). Scientists Stage Sword Fights to Study Bronze Age Warfare. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smi

Thu, May 21, 2020

Why People Ignore Facts in Medical Emergencies, Victorian-Era Credit Cards, and Adding a New Row to the Periodic Table

Learn about why people tune out facts and trust their guts in medical emergencies; a Victorian-era version of credit cards; and how scientists are trying to add an eighth row to the periodic table of elements.  People tune out facts and trust their guts in medical emergencies by Kelsey Donk UTA study: In crisis, people trust feelings over facts. (2020). The University of Texas at Arlington. https://www.uta.edu/news/news-releases/2020/04/01/confidence-study  Freling, T. H., Yang, Z., Saini, R., Itani, O. S., & Rashad Abualsamh, R. (2020). When poignant stories outweigh cold hard facts: A meta-analysis of the anecdotal bias. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 160, 51–67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obhdp.2020.01.006  Instead of credit cards, Victorian shoppers had credit coins by Steffie Drucker Olaechea, D. (2014, February 13). Who Issued the First Credit Card? - NerdWallet. NerdWallet. https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/credit-cards/issued-first-credit-card/  ‌MacDonald, J. (2017, July 11). The history of credit cards. CreditCards.Com; CreditCards.com. https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/history-of-credit-cards.php Frellick, M. (2011, June 14). The rise and fall of the credit card magnetic stripe. CreditCards.Com; CreditCards.com. https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/history-credit-card-magnetic-stripe-1273.php  Diners Club - Company history of Diners Club. (2020). Dinersclubus.Com. https://www.dinersclubus.com/home/about/dinersclub/story Sienna Kossman. (2017, August 29). 8 FAQs about EMV credit cards. CreditCards.Com; CreditCards.com. https://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/emv-faq-chip-cards-answers-1264.php#1  Scientists are trying to add the eighth row to the periodic table by Cameron Duke Charley, S. (2012, January 13). How to Make an Element. Pbs.org; Nova. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/make-an-element/  Moskowitz, C. (2014, May 7). Superheavy Element 117 Points to Fabled “Island of Stability” on Periodic Table. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/superheavy-element-117-island-of-stability/  Synthesizing new superheavy elements to open up the eighth period of the periodic table.  (2020, April 24). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2020-04-superheavy-elements-eighth-period-periodic.html Tanaka, T., Morita, K., Morimoto, K., Kaji, D., Haba, H., Boll, R. A., Brewer, N. T., Van Cleve, S., Dean, D. J., Ishizawa, S., Ito, Y., Komori, Y., Nishio, K., Niwase, T., Rasco, B. C., Roberto, J. B., Rykaczewski, K. P., Sakai, H., Stracener, D. W., & Hagino, K. (2020). Study of Quasielastic Barrier Distributions as a Step towards the Synthesis of Superheavy Elements with Hot Fusion Reactions. Physical Review Letters, 124(5). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.124.052502 Kelley, L. (2018, November 8). What Is the Island of Stability? Owlcation. https://owlcation.com/stem/What-is-the-Island-of-Stability  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every da

Wed, May 20, 2020

World of Warcraft Could Help Fight COVID-19, Social Rejection Can Fuel Creativity, and What Mouse Facial Expressions Teach Us About Emotion

Learn about how studying World of Warcraft helped researchers learn how to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; how scientists described mouse facial expressions for the first time; and how social rejection can fuel creativity. Scientists studied a "pandemic" in World of Warcraft to learn how to fight a real virus by Grant Currin Fenlon, W. (2020, March 13). The researchers who once studied WoW’s Corrupted Blood plague are now fighting the coronavirus. Pcgamer; PC Gamer. https://www.pcgamer.com/the-researchers-who-once-studied-wows-corrupted-blood-plague-are-now-fighting-the-coronavirus/  World of Warcraft experienced a pandemic in 2005. That experience may help coronavirus researchers. (2020, April 9). The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2020/04/09/world-warcraft-experienced-pandemic-2005-that-experience-may-help-coronavirus-researchers/  Lofgren, E. T., & Fefferman, N. H. (2007). The untapped potential of virtual game worlds to shed light on real world epidemics. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 7(9), 625–629. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1473-3099(07)70212-8  Scientists have described mouse facial expressions for the first time by Steffie Drucker The facial expressions of mice. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/m-tfe033120.php  Dolensek, N., Gehrlach, D. A., Klein, A. S., & Gogolla, N. (2020). Facial expressions of emotion states and their neuronal correlates in mice. Science, 368(6486), 89–94. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaz9468  In some people, social rejection can fuel creativity by Kelsey Donk Khazan, O. (2020, March 16). Are Weird People More Creative? The Atlantic; The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2020/04/the-perks-of-being-a-weirdo/606778/  Kim, S. H., Vincent, L. C., & Goncalo, J. A. (2013). Outside advantage: Can social rejection fuel creative thought? Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 142(3), 605–611. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0029728  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, May 19, 2020

An Interstellar Object’s Origin Revealed, Why Superstitions Evolved, and How the Sense of Smell Is More Complicated Than We Thought

Learn about why natural selection favors superstitions; why the way our noses smell is way more complicated than we thought; and where scientists think 'Oumuamua, the first interstellar object, came from. How natural selection favors superstitions by Cameron Duke Foster, K. R., & Kokko, H. (2008). The evolution of superstitious and superstition-like behaviour. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 276(1654), 31–37. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2008.0981  Hájek, A. (2018). Pascal’s Wager (E. N. Zalta (Ed.)). Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy; Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pascal-wager/index.htmlpascal-wager/index.html  Johnson, D. D. P., Blumstein, D. T., Fowler, J. H., & Haselton, M. G. (2013). The evolution of error: error management, cognitive constraints, and adaptive decision-making biases. Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 28(8), 474–481. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2013.05.014  The way our noses smell is way more complicated than we thought by Cameron Duke Making sense of scents: 3-D videos reveal how the nose detects odor combinations. (2020, April 9). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2020-04-scents-d-videos-reveal-nose.html Xu, L., Li, W., Voleti, V., Zou, D.-J., Hillman, E. M. C., & Firestein, S. (2020). Widespread receptor-driven modulation in peripheral olfactory coding. Science, 368(6487). https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaz5390  Chess, A., Simon, I., Cedar, H., & Axel, R. (1994). Allelic inactivation regulates olfactory receptor gene expression. Cell, 78(5), 823–834. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0092-8674(94)90562-2  Morrison, J. (2014). Human nose can detect 1 trillion odours. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature.2014.14904 The Scent of a Molecule. (2017, November 17). Science History Institute. https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/the-scent-of-a-molecule We might finally know the origin of the first known interstellar object 'Oumuamua by Grant Currin Origin of the first known interstellar object ’Oumuamua. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/caos-oot041220.php  ‌In Depth | Oumuamua – NASA Solar System Exploration. (2019, December 19). NASA Solar System Exploration. https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/asteroids-comets-and-meteors/comets/oumuamua/in-depth Davis, N. (2020, April 13). Interstellar object ‘Oumuamua believed to be ‘active asteroid.’ The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/apr/13/interstellar-object-oumuamua-believed-to-be-active-asteroid  PSRD: Active Asteroids. (2019). Hawaii.edu. http://www.psrd.hawaii.edu/May19/active-asteroids.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See

Mon, May 18, 2020

Therapy for Parents Can Ease Kids’ Anxiety, What Makes Fruit Mealy, and Lessons from the “Second Earth” Biosphere 2

Learn about what makes fruit mealy; a new therapy technique for parents that could reduce their kids’ anxiety; and what scientists learned when they tried to build a second Earth, in the notorious story of “Biosphere 2.” What makes fruit mealy? by Andrea Michelson SciShow. (2020). What Makes Fruit Mealy? [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TckZ4WK5N6U  Christensen, E. (2009, September 16). Food Science: What Makes Apples Mealy. Kitchn; Apartment Therapy, LLC. https://www.thekitchn.com/food-science-what-makes-apples-95708  Mealy Fruit Chemistry — Renegade Kitchen. (2015, July 10). Renegade Kitchen. Renegade Kitchen. http://www.renegadekitchen.com/blog/mealy-fruit-chemistry  Builder, M. (2017, June 20). How to Store Nectarines and Peaches So They Don’t Get Mealy. Extra Crispy. https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/how-to-store-nectarines-and-peaches-so-they-dont-get-mealy  Paniagua, C., Posé, S., Morris, V. J., Kirby, A. R., Quesada, M. A., & Mercado, J. A. (2014). Fruit softening and pectin disassembly: an overview of nanostructural pectin modifications assessed by atomic force microscopy. Annals of Botany, 114(6), 1375–1383. https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcu149  Brummell, D. A. (2004). Cell wall metabolism during the development of chilling injury in cold-stored peach fruit: association of mealiness with arrested disassembly of cell wall pectins. Journal of Experimental Botany, 55(405), 2041–2052. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erh228  Nara, K., Kato, Y., & Motomura, Y. (2001). Involvement of terminal-arabinose and -galactose pectic compounds in mealiness of apple fruit during storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 22(2), 141–150. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0925-5214(00)00193-9  Giving parents therapy can help kids just as much as giving the kids therapy by Steffie Drucker New treatment for childhood anxiety works by changing parent behavior. (2020). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/04/200402110133.htm  ‌New way to combat childhood anxiety: treat the parents. (2019, March 12). YaleNews. https://news.yale.edu/2019/03/12/new-way-combat-childhood-anxiety-treat-parents  CDC. (2020, April 3). Anxiety and depression in children: Get the facts. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/features/anxiety-depression-children.html  ‌Lebowitz, E. R., Marin, C., Martino, A., Shimshoni, Y., & Silverman, W. K. (2020). Parent-Based Treatment as Efficacious as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Childhood Anxiety: A Randomized Noninferiority Study of Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 59(3), 362–372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaac.2019.02.014  Love, S. (2020, April 16). Giving Parents Therapy Can Help Their Anxious Children. Vice; vice. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/4agzvm/giving-parents-therapy-can-help-their-anxious-children  What scientists learned when they tried

Fri, May 15, 2020

What Is the Grand Unified Field Theory? (w/ Dr. Adam Becker), Should You Wad or Fold Toilet Paper, and Why You Judge Your Own Hoarding Differently

Learn about whether you should wad or fold toilet paper, according to science; why your brain evolved to hoard supplies but shame others for doing the same; and the purpose of grand unified field theory, with help from astrophysicist Adam Becker. Whether to wad or fold toilet paper, according to science by Andrea Michelson Myers, Q. (2019, March 12). Should You Fold or Wad Toilet Paper? A Physicist Settles the Debate for Good. MEL Magazine. https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/fold-or-wad-toilet-paper-physics  Your brain evolved to hoard supplies and shame others for doing the same by Stephanie Preston for The Conversation:https://theconversation.com/your-brain-evolved-to-hoard-supplies-and-shame-others-for-doing-the-same-134634  More from Dr. Adam Becker: Pick up “What Is Real?: The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics” on Amazon https://amzn.to/2SYCFkt   Official website http://freelanceastrophysicist.com/ Follow @FreelanceAstro on Twitter https://twitter.com/FreelanceAstro Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, May 14, 2020

Where Our Emotions Come From and How to Hack Them (w/ Lisa Feldman Barrett) and Tarantula Venom Could Be an Opioid Alternative

Learn about where your emotions come from and how you can hack them, with help from psychology researcher and neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett. Plus: learn why tarantula venom could be an alternative to opioids. Maybe tarantula venom could be an alternative to opioids by Cameron Duke Agwa, A. J., Tran, P., Mueller, A., Tran, H. N. T., Deuis, J. R., Israel, M. R., McMahon, K. L., Craik, D. J., Vetter, I., & Schroeder, C. I. (2020). Manipulation of a spider peptide toxin alters its affinity for lipid bilayers and potency and selectivity for voltage-gated sodium channel subtype 1.7. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 295(15), 5067–5080. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.ra119.012281 Spider venom key to pain relief without side-effects. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/uoq-svk041320.php  ‌Viviane Richter. (2016, February 29). The tarantula’s bite that could stop pain. Cosmosmagazine.com; Cosmos Magazine. https://cosmosmagazine.com/biology/tarantulas-bite-could-stop-pain  Understanding the Epidemic. (2019). CDC.gov; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/epidemic/index.html Additional resources from Lisa Feldman Barrett:  Watch our full, uncut interview with Lisa Feldman Barrett from the American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting (#AAASmtg) on YouTube https://youtu.be/MY0ZqmBzd4g  Pick up “How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3cpMyzl Official website https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/ You aren’t at the mercy of your emotions (TED Talk) https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_feldman_barrett_you_aren_t_at_the_mercy_of_your_emotions_your_brain_creates_them Follow @LFeldmanBarrett on Twitter https://twitter.com/LFeldmanBarrett Other publications by Lisa Feldman Barrett https://amzn.to/2WLC8U7  Citation for test anxiety study: Jamieson, J. P., Peters, B. J., Greenwood, E. J., & Altose, A. J. (2016). Reappraising Stress Arousal Improves Performance and Reduces Evaluation Anxiety in Classroom Exam Situations. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 7(6), 579–587. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550616644656  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, May 13, 2020

How Antibiotics in Agriculture Changed How We Eat (w/ Maryn McKenna), When Daydreaming Goes Wrong, and Dogs Recognize Faces in Photos

Learn about the impact of maladaptive daydreaming, then learn about whether dogs can recognize our faces in photographs. Then, author Maryn McKenna will explain how antibiotics created modern agriculture and changed the way the world eats. People with 'maladaptive daydreaming' spend up to 4 hours a day lost in their imaginations by Kelsey Donk People with “Maladaptive Daydreaming” spend an average of four hours a day lost in their imagination. (2018, June 25). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/06/25/people-with-maladaptive-daydreaming-spend-an-average-of-four-hours-a-day-lost-in-their-imagination/  Soffer-Dudek, N., & Somer, E. (2018). Trapped in a Daydream: Daily Elevations in Maladaptive Daydreaming Are Associated With Daily Psychopathological Symptoms. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00194  Pietkiewicz, I. J., Nęcki, S., Bańbura, A., & Tomalski, R. (2018). Maladaptive daydreaming as a new form of behavioral addiction. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 7(3), 838–843. https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.7.2018.95  Dogs can recognize our faces in photographs by Grant Currin Eatherington, C. J., Mongillo, P., Lõoke, M., & Marinelli, L. (2020). Dogs (Canis familiaris) recognise our faces in photographs: implications for existing and future research. Animal Cognition. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10071-020-01382-3  Additional resources from acclaimed journalist Maryn McKenna:  Watch our full, uncut interview with Maryn McKenna from the American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting (#AAASmtg) on YouTube https://youtu.be/2QO7DkiN4e8  Pick up “Big Chicken: The Incredible Story of How Antibiotics Created Modern Agriculture and Changed the Way the World Eats” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3fDOrL0 Official website https://marynmckenna.com/ Follow @marynmck on Twitter https://twitter.com/marynmck TED Talk: What do we do when antibiotics don’t work any more? [VIDEO] https://www.ted.com/talks/maryn_mckenna_what_do_we_do_when_antibiotics_don_t_work_any_more Other publications by Maryn McKenna https://amzn.to/2xRHPaI  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, May 12, 2020

The Universe Might Expand Unevenly, Using a Camera to De-Clutter Your House, and 3 Hominins Lived in the Same Place and Time

Learn about a surprising tip for de-cluttering your house; 3 extinct relatives of humans that lived in the same place and time; and why the possibility that the universe might not be expanding at the same rate everywhere is a huge deal. What's The First Step for De-Cluttering Your House? by Reuben Westmas The Ohio State University. (2017, June 26). Scientists Find Clever Way to Help You De-Clutter Your Home; The Ohio State University. https://news.osu.edu/scientists-find-clever-way-to-help-you-de-clutter-your-home/  Taking Photos of Experiences Boosts Visual Memory, Impairs Auditory Memory. (2017). Association for Psychological Science - APS. https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/releases/taking-photos-of-experiences-boosts-visual-memory-impairs-auditory-memory.html#.WVKmQBPyufW  Three different hominins lived in the same place and time by Grant Currin In South Africa, three hominins, including earliest Homo erectus, lived during same period. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/aaft-isa033020.php  Herries, A. I. R., Martin, J. M., Leece, A. B., Adams, J. W., Boschian, G., Joannes-Boyau, R., Edwards, T. R., Mallett, T., Massey, J., Murszewski, A., Neubauer, S., Pickering, R., Strait, D. S., Armstrong, B. J., Baker, S., Caruana, M. V., Denham, T., Hellstrom, J., Moggi-Cecchi, J., … Menter, C. (2020). Contemporaneity of Australopithecus, Paranthropus, and early Homo erectus in South Africa. Science, 368(6486), eaaw7293. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaw7293  The universe might not be expanding at the same rate everywhere by Grant Currin Doubts about basic assumption for the universe. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/uob-dab040820.php  Migkas, K., Schellenberger, G., Reiprich, T. H., Pacaud, F., Ramos-Ceja, M. E., & Lovisari, L. (2020). Probing cosmic isotropy with a new X-ray galaxy cluster sample through the LX–T scaling relation. Astronomy & Astrophysics, 636, A15. https://doi.org/10.1051/0004-6361/201936602  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, May 11, 2020

Pigeons Can Be Superstitious, Why Allergy Drugs Make You Sleepy, and The 5 Ages of the Universe

Learn about how a psychologist named B.F. Skinner proved that pigeons can be superstitious; the science of histamines and why allergy medications make us sleepy; and the 5 ages of the universe, including the Stelliferous Era we’re in right now. Pigeons Can Be Superstitious — And a Psychologist Once Proved It by Ashley Hamer Superstitious behavior | Comparative Cognition Laboratory | Psychological and Brain Sciences. (2020). Uiowa.edu. https://psychology.uiowa.edu/comparative-cognition-laboratory/glossary/superstitious-behavior  ‌Classics in the History of Psychology -- Skinner (1948). (2020). Yorku.ca. http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Skinner/Pigeon/  Inglis-Arkell, E. (2011, January 31). How pigeons get to be superstitious. io9. https://io9.gizmodo.com/how-pigeons-get-to-be-superstitious-5746904  Why do allergy medications make us sleepy? by Cameron Duke Basophils - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. (2013). Sciencedirect.com. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/basophils Castro, J. (2013, December 16). Why Do Antihistamines Make You Drowsy? Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/41999-antihistamines-drowsy-benadryl-allergies.html  Diez-Garcia, A., & Garzon, M. (2017). [Regulation of the phases of the sleep-wakefulness cycle with histamine]. Revista De Neurologia, 64(6), 267–277. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28272728  Jutel, M., Blaser, K., & Akdis, C. A. (2006). The role of histamine in regulation of immune responses. Chemical Immunology and Allergy, 91, 174–187. https://doi.org/10.1159/000090280  Thakkar, M. M. (2011). Histamine in the regulation of wakefulness. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 15(1), 65–74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2010.06.004  Regenerative Medicine Partnership in Education. (2020). Duq.edu. http://sepa.duq.edu/regmed/immune/histamine.html  There are 5 ages of the universe, and we're in the Stelliferous Era by Grant Currin Physics offers glimpse into the universe’s dark era. (1997, January 13). University of Michigan News. https://news.umich.edu/physics-offers-glimpse-into-the-universe-s-dark-era/  Adler, D. (2020, March 24). The Degenerate Era: When the universe stops making stars. Astronomy.com. https://astronomy.com/news/2020/03/the-degenerate-era-when-the-universe-stops-making-stars  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, May 08, 2020

Play a Game to Help Cure Alzheimer’s, Building the Perfect Swear Word, and May’s Curiosity Challenge

Learn what researchers found when they tried to build the perfect profanity, then learn how playing an online game called Stall Catchers can help scientists speed up Alzheimer’s research. Then, test your knowledge with Curiosity Challenge trivia questions. A new study tried to build the perfect swear word by Kelsey Donk Neuroskeptic. (2020, March 31). Building the Perfect Profanity. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/building-the-perfect-profanity  Reilly, J., Kelly, A., Zuckerman, B. M., Twigg, P. P., Wells, M., Jobson, K. R., & Flurie, M. (2020). Building the perfect curse word: A psycholinguistic investigation of the form and meaning of taboo words. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 27(1), 139–148. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13423-019-01685-8  Thousands of volunteers are speeding up Alzheimer's research by playing an online game by Steffie Drucker Join a global game that’s trying to cure Alzheimer’s. (2019). Stall Catchers. https://stallcatchers.com/ Cavalier, D. (2020, April 9). How Thousands of People are Helping Find a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/how-thousands-of-people-are-helping-find-a-treatment-for-alzheimers-disease  Alzheimer’s Statistics. (2019). Alzheimers.net. https://www.alzheimers.net/resources/alzheimers-statistics/  Brain blood flow finding gives hope for Alzheimer’s therapy | Cornell Chronicle. (2019). Cornell Chronicle. https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2019/02/brain-blood-flow-finding-gives-hope-alzheimers-therapy  Curiosity Challenge episodes: Why Stress Makes You Eat Differently, Humpback Whales Hunt with Bubble Nets, and the Surprising Genetic Reason Females Outlive Males https://curiositydaily.com/why-stress-makes-you-eat-differently-humpback-whales-hunt-with-bubble-nets-and-the-surprising-genetic-reason-females-outlive-males/ Astronauts Grew Lettuce in Space, Why Smelling a Dirty Shirt Can Help You Sleep, and Early Animals That Acted Like an Ancient Internet https://curiositydaily.com/astronauts-grew-lettuce-in-space-why-smelling-a-dirty-shirt-can-help-you-sleep-and-early-animals-that-acted-like-an-ancient-internet/  Using Lava Lamps to Generate Randomness (w/ Matt Parker), How Ritalin Makes You Focus, and What Bacteria Beneath the Sea Floor Means for Life on Mars https://curiositydaily.com/using-lava-lamps-to-generate-randomness-w-matt-parker-how-ritalin-makes-you-focus-and-what-bacteria-beneath-the-sea-floor-means-for-life-on-mars/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, May 07, 2020

Gut Neurons Influence Brain Neurons, Why We Still Use the QWERTY Keyboard, and Why You “Shoot the Messenger”

Learn about why people can’t help but “shoot the messenger;” how neurons in your gut influence neurons in your brain thanks to the gut-brain axis; and why we still use the QWERTY keyboard, along with information on Dvorak and Colemak layouts. People can't help but "shoot the messenger" by Kelsey Donk We Really Do Shoot the Messengers of Bad News, Research Suggests. (2019, April 16). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2019/04/research-confirms-when-receiving-bad-news-we-shoot-the-messenger  John, L. K., Blunden, H., & Liu, H. (2019). Shooting the messenger. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 148(4), 644–666. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0000586  Neurons in your gut influence neurons in your brain by Andrea Michelson Gut communicates with the entire brain through cross-talking neurons. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/uoic-gcw040220.php  Parker, C. G., Dailey, M. J., Phillips, H., & Davis, E. A. (2020). Central sensory-motor crosstalk in the neural gut-brain axis. Autonomic Neuroscience, 225, 102656. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.autneu.2020.102656  The Brain-Gut Connection. (2020). https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-brain-gut-connection  Mittal, R., Debs, L. H., Patel, A. P., Nguyen, D., Patel, K., O’Connor, G., Grati, M., Mittal, J., Yan, D., Eshraghi, A. A., Deo, S. K., Daunert, S., & Liu, X. Z. (2017). Neurotransmitters: The Critical Modulators Regulating Gut-Brain Axis. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 232(9), 2359–2372. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcp.25518  Hadhazy, A. (2010, February 12). Think Twice: How the Gut’s “Second Brain” Influences Mood and Well-Being. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/gut-second-brain/  Here's Why We Still Use the QWERTY Keyboard by Trevor English Liebowitz, S. J., & Margolis, S. (1996, June). Typing Errors. Reason.com; Reason. https://reason.com/1996/06/01/typing-errors/  ‌Yasuoka, K., & Yasuoka, M. (2011). On the Prehistory of QWERTY. ZINBUN, 42, 161–174. https://doi.org/0084-5515  Hoffman, C. (2014, May 18). Alternative Keyboard Layouts Explained: Should You Switch to Dvorak or Colemak? How-To Geek; How-To Geek. https://www.howtogeek.com/189270/alternative-keyboard-layouts-explained-dvorak-colemak-and-whether-you-should-care/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, May 06, 2020

Using Urine to Build a Moon Base, Musicians and Audiences Sync Brain Activity, and Why “Size Matters” for Narwhal Tusks

Learn about how astronauts may build the first moon base with help from their own urine; how musicians and audiences synchronize their brain activity; and more than you ever thought you wanted to know about narwhal tusks. Astronauts may use their own urine to help build the first moon base by Cameron Duke Astronaut urine to build moon bases. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/f-sf-aut032720.php  How to build a Moon base. (2018). Nature.com. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-07107-4  Pilehvar, S., Arnhof, M., Pamies, R., Valentini, L., & Kjøniksen, A.-L. (2020). Utilization of urea as an accessible superplasticizer on the moon for lunar geopolymer mixtures. Journal of Cleaner Production, 247, 119177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.119177  What is Artemis? (2019). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/what-is-artemis  Musicians and their audiences sync their brain activity by Grant Currin Young, E. (2020, March 23). Musicians and Their Audiences Show Synchronised Patterns of Brain Activity. Research Digest; British Psychological Society. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/03/23/musicians-and-their-audiences-show-synchronised-patterns-of-brain-activity/  ‌Hou, Y., Song, B., Hu, Y., Pan, Y., & Hu, Y. (2020). The averaged inter-brain coherence between the audience and a violinist predicts the popularity of violin performance. NeuroImage, 211, 116655. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2020.116655  Taylor, J.M. (2016, July 25). Mirror Neurons After a Quarter Century: New light, new cracks. Science in the News. Harvard University. http://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2016/mirror-neurons-quarter-century-new-light-new-cracks/  Why do male narwhals have tusks? Because the ladies love 'em by Grant Currin For narwhals, the “unicorn of the seas,” size matters for sexual selection. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/asu-fnt031220.php  The longer the better: evidence that narwhal tusks are sexually selected | Biology Letters. (2020). Biology Letters. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsbl.2019.0950  ‌Narwhal Tusk Research -- Anatomy and Morphology of the Tusk. (2012). Narwhal.org. https://www.narwhal.org/anatomy.html  Sexual Selection | Learn Science at Scitable. (2010). Nature.com. https://www.nature.com/scitable/knowledge/library/sexual-selection-13255240/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, May 05, 2020

Early Career Choices Influence Your Personality, Why We Celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and Psychedelic Effects from Placebos

Learn about the Battle of Puebla, the real reason why we celebrate Cinco de Mayo; how placebos of psychedelics can have psychedelic effects; and how early career choices may influence your personality. What You Think You Know About Cinco De Mayo Is Wrong by Reuben Westmaas  History.com Editors. (2010, March 3). Outnumbered Mexican army defeats French at Battle of Puebla. HISTORY. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cinco-de-mayo  Battle of Puebla | Mexican-French history [1862] | Britannica. (2020). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Battle-of-Puebla  Placebos of psychedelics can have psychedelic effects by Grant Currin The placebo effect and psychedelic drugs: tripping on nothing? (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/mu-tpe033020.php  ‌Olson, J. A., Suissa-Rocheleau, L., Lifshitz, M., Raz, A., & Veissière, S. P. L. (2020). Tripping on nothing: placebo psychedelics and contextual factors. Psychopharmacology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00213-020-05464-5  Early career choices appear to influence personality by Kelsey Donk Study: Early career choices appear to influence personality. (2018). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-12/uoia-sec121018.php  Golle, J., Rose, N., Göllner, R., Spengler, M., Stoll, G., Hübner, N., Rieger, S., Trautwein, U., Lüdtke, O., Roberts, B. W., & Nagengast, B. (2018). School or Work? The Choice May Change Your Personality. Psychological Science, 30(1), 32–42. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797618806298  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, May 04, 2020

Null Misadventures (w/ Matt Parker), Why Reheated Coffee Tastes Bad, and the Ancestor of Most Living Animals

Learn why coffee tastes bad when you reheat it; and how researchers found the ancestor of most living animals. Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker will also explain why the word “null” causes so many problems for computer programmers. Why does coffee taste bad when you reheat it? by Andrea Michelson Shields, J. (2017, April 14). Can Science Explain Why Microwaved Coffee Tastes So Terrible? HowStuffWorks. https://recipes.howstuffworks.com/food-science/why-microwaved-coffee-tastes-bad.htm  Underwood,‌ K. (2018, May 23). This is the best way to reheat coffee. Death Wish Coffee Company. https://www.deathwishcoffee.com/blogs/news/best-way-to-reheat-coffee  Gaterman, L. (2015, September 11). This is the Best Way to Reheat Coffee. The Daily Meal. https://www.thedailymeal.com/drink/best-way-reheat-coffee  We just found the ancestor of most living animals by Cameron Duke Ancestor of all animals identified in Australian fossils. (2020, March 23). Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2020-03-ancestor-animals-australian-fossils.html  Balter, M. (2015, March 9). Oldest known sponge pushes back date for key split in animal evolution. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2015/03/oldest-known-sponge-pushes-back-date-key-split-animal-evolution  Evans, S. D., Hughes, I. V., Gehling, J. G., & Droser, M. L. (2020). Discovery of the oldest bilaterian from the Ediacaran of South Australia. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2001045117  Jellyfish and Comb Jellies. (2019, March 22). Smithsonian Ocean. https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/invertebrates/jellyfish-and-comb-jellies  Werner, E. (2012). The Origin, Evolution and Development of Bilateral Symmetry in Multicellular Organisms. ArXiv:1207.3289 [Cs, q-Bio]. https://arxiv.org/abs/1207.3289  Additional resources from Matt Parker, stand-up mathematician: Pick up “Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3c3xwi9  Matt Parker’s official website http://standupmaths.com/ Subscribe to Matt Parker’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/standupmaths Follow @standupmaths on Twitter https://twitter.com/standupmaths Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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The award-winning Curiosity Daily podcast from Curiosity.com will help you get smarter about the world around you — every day. In less than 10 minutes, you’ll get a unique mix of research-based life hacks, the latest science and technology news, and more. Discovery’s Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer will help you learn about your mind and body, outer space and the depths of the sea, and how history shaped the world into what it is today. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, May 01, 2020

Why We Get Warning Fatigue, Prehistoric Monkeys Crossed the Atlantic on Rafts, and Why New Lovebirds Feel So Familiar

Learn about a bias in your brain that makes you ignore security warnings; why people who fall in love feel like they’ve known each other for years; and a crew of prehistoric monkeys that crossed the Atlantic Ocean on rafts. You ignore more than just your browser security warnings because of "warning fatigue" by Grant Currin Waugh, R. (2013, July 15). “Warning fatigue” means browser users ignore up to 70% of security alerts | WeLiveSecurity. WeLiveSecurity. https://www.welivesecurity.com/2013/07/15/warning-fatigue-means-browser-users-ignore-up-to-70-of-security-alerts/  Ancker, J. S., Edwards, A., Nosal, S., Hauser, D., Mauer, E., & Kaushal, R. (2017). Effects of workload, work complexity, and repeated alerts on alert fatigue in a clinical decision support system. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12911-017-0430-8  Mackie, B. (2014). Warning fatigue : Insights from the Australian Bushfire Context. Canterbury.ac.nz. https://doi.org/http://hdl.handle.net/10092/9029  Why do people in love feel like they've known each other for years? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Jonathan) Murray, S. L., Holmes, J. G., & Griffin, D. W. (1996). The self-fulfilling nature of positive illusions in romantic relationships: Love is not blind, but prescient. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 71(6), 1155–1180. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.71.6.1155  Murray, S. L., Holmes, J. G., & Griffin, D. W. (1996). The benefits of positive illusions: Idealization and the construction of satisfaction in close relationships. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 70(1), 79–98. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.70.1.79  Parkinson, C., Kleinbaum, A. M., & Wheatley, T. (2018). Similar neural responses predict friendship. Nature Communications, 9(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-017-02722-7  Why You Click with Certain People. (2018). Greater Good. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_you_click_with_certain_people  Crew of prehistoric monkeys rafted across the Atlantic to South America by Grant Currin Ancient teeth from Peru hint now-extinct monkeys crossed Atlantic from Africa. (2020). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/04/200409141528.htm  Isabelle Catherine Winder, & Shaw, V. (2020, April 9). Monkey teeth fossils hint several extinct species crossed the Atlantic. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/monkey-teeth-fossils-hint-several-extinct-species-crossed-the-atlantic-135961  Seiffert, E. R., Tejedor, M. F., Fleagle, J. G., Novo, N. M., Cornejo, F. M., Bond, M., de Vries, D., & Campbell, K. E. (2020). A parapithecid stem anthropoid of African origin in the Paleogene of South America. Science, 368(6487), 194–197. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aba1135  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users,

Thu, April 30, 2020

5 Coronavirus Myths Debunked, Why You Shouldn’t Get Your News on Social Media, and the Discovery of a Black Hole Missing Link

Learn about why people are less likely to verify their sources on social media; and why it’s a huge deal that researchers found an intermediate-mass black hole. We’ll also debunk five myths about the coronavirus. Jumbling of sources on social media makes you less likely to verify their validity by Kelsey Donk The Ohio State University. (2020, March 30). How social media makes it difficult to identify real news. How Social Media Makes It Difficult to Identify Real News; The Ohio State University. https://news.osu.edu/how-social-media-makes-it-difficult-to-identify-real-news/  Pearson, G. (2020). Sources on social media: Information context collapse and volume of content as predictors of source blindness. New Media & Society, 146144482091050. https://doi.org/10.1177/1461444820910505  Hubble found a black hole "missing link" by Grant Currin Hubble finds best evidence for elusive mid-size black hole. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/eic-hfb033120.php  Lin, D., Strader, J., Romanowsky, A. J., Irwin, J. A., Godet, O., Barret, D., Webb, N. A., Homan, J., & Remillard, R. A. (2020). Multiwavelength Follow-up of the Hyperluminous Intermediate-mass Black Hole Candidate 3XMM J215022.4−055108. The Astrophysical Journal, 892(2), L25. https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/ab745b  5 myths about the coronavirus by Kelsey Donk Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth busters. (2018). WHO.int. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters  White, T. (2020, March 23). Coronavirus misperceptions widespread in early weeks, according to Stanford study - Scope. Scope. http://scopeblog.stanford.edu/2020/03/23/coronavirus-misperceptions-widespread-in-early-weeks-according-to-stanford-study/  No, the coronavirus wasn’t made in a lab. A genetic analysis shows it’s from nature. (2020, March 26). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/coronavirus-covid-19-not-human-made-lab-genetic-analysis-nature  Landon, E. (2020, April 14). COVID-19: What we know so far about the 2019 novel coronavirus. Uchicagomedicine.Org; UChicago Medicine. https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/forefront/prevention-and-screening-articles/wuhan-coronavirus  Coronavirus Vaccine Development: Scientific Challenges and Timelines with Dr. Julia Schaletzky (COVID-19 Bonus Episode) – Curiosity Daily. (2020, March 29). Curiosity Daily. https://curiositydaily.com/coronavirus-vaccine-development-scientific-challenges-and-timelines-with-dr-julia-schaletzky-covid-19-bonus-episode/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, April 29, 2020

Why Soft Drinks Taste Different Out of Cans, Why Housecats Are Dangerous for Wildlife, and 100 Minor Planets Discovered Beyond Neptune

Learn about why housecats are deadlier for local wildlife than wild predators; why soft drinks taste better from a can than they do from a plastic bottle (especially when it comes to Cody and his Mountain Dew habits); and how astronomers just found 100 new minor planets beyond Neptune. Housecats have up to 10x larger effect on local wildlife than wild predators by Grant Currin Keeping cats indoors could blunt adverse effects to wildlife. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/ncsu-kci030920.php  Kays, R., Dunn, R. R., Parsons, A. W., Mcdonald, B., Perkins, T., Powers, S. A., Shell, L., McDonald, J. L., Cole, H., Kikillus, H., Woods, L., Tindle, H., & Roetman, P. (2020). The small home ranges and large local ecological impacts of pet cats. Animal Conservation. https://doi.org/10.1111/acv.12563  Craft, T., Greenspan, S., and Klein, A. (2012) “Cats: Indoors or Outdoors?” University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk491/files/inline-files/Cats-Indoors_or_Outdoors.pdf  Why do soft drinks taste better from a can than they do from a bottle? by Grant Currin Palmer, B. (2009, July 23). Why does the carbonation taste different in bottles and cans of soda? Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2009/07/why-does-the-carbonation-taste-different-in-bottles-and-cans-of-soda.html  Cantor, D. (2009, July 31). Why Does Coke From a Glass Bottle Taste Different? Popular Science; Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-07/why-does-coke-glass-bottle-plastic-bottle-and-aluminum-can-taste-different/  Snyder, C. (2018, March 30). Why soda tastes different in a can or bottle - Business Insider. Business Insider; Business Insider. https://www.businessinsider.com/why-soda-tastes-different-can-glass-bottle-flavor-carbonation-container-2018-3  LICCIARDELLO, F., CORIOLANI, C., & MURATORE, G. (2018). Improvement of CO2 retention of PET bottles for carbonated soft drinks. Unimore.It, Special issue, 115–117. https://doi.org/MIUR-ALTRI-IRIS  Astronomers discover 100 new minor planets beyond Neptune by Grant Currin Rocheleau, J. (2011, June 8). Planet Facts. http://planetfacts.org/trans-neptunian-object/  Researchers find new minor planets beyond Neptune. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/uop-rfn031120.php  Bernardinelli, P. H., Bernstein, G. M., Sako, M., Liu, T., Saunders, W. R., Khain, T., Lin, H. W., Gerdes, D. W., Brout, D., Adams, F. C., Belyakov, M., Somasundaram, A. I., Sharma, L., Locke, J., Franson, K., Becker, J. C., Napier, K., Markwardt, L., Annis, J., … Zhang, Y. (2020). Trans-Neptunian Objects Found in the First Four Years of the Dark Energy Survey. The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series, 247(1), 32. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4365/ab6bd8  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast

Tue, April 28, 2020

The Battle of Brains vs Brawn in Aging, Perils of Ultra-Processed Food, and Bats Surviving White-Nose Syndrome

Learn about how ultra-processed food took over your shopping cart; which you lose first, brain or brawn; and how bats are showing resistance to a once deadly white-nose syndrome epidemic. The perils of ultra-processed food by Kelsey Donk Monteiro, C. A., Cannon, G., Moubarac, J.-C., Levy, R. B., Louzada, M. L. C., & Jaime, P. C. (2017). The UN Decade of Nutrition, the NOVA food classification and the trouble with ultra-processing. Public Health Nutrition, 21(1), 5–17. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980017000234  Fiolet, T., Srour, B., Sellem, L., Kesse-Guyot, E., Allès, B., Méjean, C., Deschasaux, M., Fassier, P., Latino-Martel, P., Beslay, M., Hercberg, S., Lavalette, C., Monteiro, C. A., Julia, C., & Touvier, M. (2018). Consumption of ultra-processed foods and cancer risk: results from NutriNet-Santé prospective cohort. BMJ, k322. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k322  Hall, K. D., Ayuketah, A., Brychta, R., Cai, H., Cassimatis, T., Chen, K. Y., Chung, S. T., Costa, E., Courville, A., Darcey, V., Fletcher, L. A., Forde, C. G., Gharib, A. M., Guo, J., Howard, R., Joseph, P. V., McGehee, S., Ouwerkerk, R., Raisinger, K., … Zhou, M. (2019). Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake. Cell Metabolism, 30(1), 67-77.e3. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2019.05.008  Wilson, B. (2020, February 13). How ultra-processed food took over your shopping basket. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/feb/13/how-ultra-processed-food-took-over-your-shopping-basket-brazil-carlos-monteiro  Which do we lose first: brain or brawn? by Kelsey Donk Brain or muscles, what do we lose first? (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/udg-bom032420.php  Cheval, B., Orsholits, D., Sieber, S., Courvoisier, D., Cullati, S., & Boisgontier, M. P. (2020). Relationship between decline in cognitive resources and physical activity. Health Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000857  We have the first genetic evidence that some bats are resistant to white-nose syndrome by Grant Currin First genetic evidence of resistance in some bats to white-nose syndrome, a devastating fungal disease. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/uom-fge021820.php  Auteri, G. G., & Knowles, L. L. (2020). Decimated little brown bats show potential for adaptive change. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-59797-4  White-Nose Syndrome. (2020). U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. https://www.whitenosesyndrome.org/static-page/what-is-white-nose-syndrome  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy informatio

Mon, April 27, 2020

Using Lava Lamps to Generate Randomness (w/ Matt Parker), How Ritalin Makes You Focus, and What Bacteria Beneath the Sea Floor Means for Life on Mars

Learn about how drugs like Ritalin and Adderall actually make you “focus,” how tech companies are using lava lamps to make computers more secure, and why new life discovered at the bottom of the ocean opens up new possibilities for finding life on Mars. Scientists figured out how Ritalin actually makes you focus by Grant Currin Ritalin and similar medications cause brain to focus on benefits of work, not costs. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/bu-ras031820.php  Westbrook, A., van den Bosch, R., Määttä, J. I., Hofmans, L., Papadopetraki, D., Cools, R., & Frank, M. J. (2020). Dopamine promotes cognitive effort by biasing the benefits versus costs of cognitive work. Science, 367(6484), 1362–1366. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaz5891  Additional resources from Matt Parker, stand-up mathematician: Pick up “Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3c3xwi9  Matt Parker’s official website http://standupmaths.com/ Subscribe to Matt Parker’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/standupmaths Follow @standupmaths on Twitter https://twitter.com/standupmaths Liebow-Feeser, J. (2017, November 6). LavaRand in Production: The Nitty-Gritty Technical Details. The Cloudflare Blog; The Cloudflare Blog. https://blog.cloudflare.com/lavarand-in-production-the-nitty-gritty-technical-details/ Scott, T. (2020). The Lava Lamps That Help Keep The Internet Secure [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cUUfMeOijg  US5732138A - Method for seeding a pseudo-random number generator with a cryptographic hash of a digitization of a chaotic system - Google Patents. (1996, January 29). Google.com. https://patents.google.com/patent/US5732138 Researchers discover bacteria living in rock beneath the sea floor (which is good news for life on Mars) by Cameron Duke Discovery of life in solid rock deep beneath sea may inspire new search for life on Mars. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/uot-dol033020.php  Suzuki, Y., Yamashita, S., Kouduka, M., Ao, Y., Mukai, H., Mitsunobu, S., Kagi, H., D’Hondt, S., Inagaki, F., Morono, Y., Hoshino, T., Tomioka, N., & Ito, M. (2020). Deep microbial proliferation at the basalt interface in 33.5–104 million-year-old oceanic crust. Communications Biology, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-020-0860-1  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, April 24, 2020

Quarantine Survival Tips (w/ Dr. Renée Lertzman and “Deadliest Catch” Captains Sig & Keith) and Why We Have Birthmarks

Learn about fun (but practical) tips for surviving a quarantine from psychologist Renée Lertzman and “Deadliest Catch” Captains Sig Hansen and Keith Colburn. Plus: learn about why we have birthmarks. Why do we have birthmarks? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Taha) Germ layer | biology | Britannica. (2020). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/germ-layer  Birthmarks. (2020). Medlineplus.Gov; National Library of Medicine. https://medlineplus.gov/birthmarks.html  Neural Crest - Melanocyte Development - Embryology. (2020). Unsw.Edu.Au. https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/Neural_Crest_-_Melanocyte_Development  Cichorek, M., Wachulska, M., Stasiewicz, A., & Tymińska, A. (2013). Skin melanocytes: biology and development. Advances in Dermatology and Allergology, 1, 30–41. https://doi.org/10.5114/pdia.2013.33376  Genetics Home Reference. (2017). Are moles determined by genetics? Genetics Home Reference. https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/traits/moles  Family Health Team. (2018, May 3). Melanoma: When Should You Worry About a Mole? Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic; Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/melanoma-when-should-you-worry-about-a-mole/  Learn more about Deadliest Catch, Tuesdays at 8 PM ET/PT on Discovery Official website https://www.discovery.com/shows/deadliest-catch Watch Deadliest Catch https://go.discovery.com/tv-shows/deadliest-catch Follow @DeadliestCatch on Twitter https://twitter.com/DeadliestCatch Follow Keith Colburn on Twitter https://twitter.com/crabwizard Additional resources from Dr. Renée Lertzman TED Talk: How to turn climate anxiety into action https://www.ted.com/talks/renee_lertzman_how_to_turn_climate_anxiety_into_action Official website https://reneelertzman.com/ Follow @reneelertzman on Twitter https://twitter.com/reneelertzman/ Window of Tolerance https://www.nicabm.com/trauma-how-to-help-your-clients-understand-their-window-of-tolerance/ Purchase “Environmental Melancholia: Psychoanalytic dimensions of engagement (Psychoanalytic Explorations)” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3czFPCK  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, April 23, 2020

Anniversary Episode! Supersonic Packing Tape, Chronological vs. Biological Age, Why Mirrors Are Next to Elevators, and Anti-Asteroid Spacecraft

Learn about how screeching tape travels at supersonic speeds when you peel it; how Americans are aging more slowly than ever; how the HAMMER spacecraft could save our planet from killer asteroids; and why there are mirrors next to elevators. How screeching tape travels at supersonic speeds by Cameron Duke Yuen Yiu. (2019, February 27). The Supersonic Physics Behind Screechy Peeling Tape. Discover Magazine; Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/the-supersonic-physics-behind-screechy-peeling-tape  Garisto, D. (2019). Focus: Microscopic Theory for Peeling Tape. Physics, 12. https://physics.aps.org/articles/v12/16  De Zotti, V., Rapina, K., Cortet, P.-P., Vanel, L., & Santucci, S. (2019). Bending to Kinetic Energy Transfer in Adhesive Peel Front Microinstability. Physical Review Letters, 122(6). https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevlett.122.068005  The first ever episode of Curiosity Daily: https://curiositydaily.com/0423-daily/ Americans Are Aging More Slowly Than Ever by Reuben Westmaas Levine, M. E., & Crimmins, E. M. (2018). Is 60 the New 50? Examining Changes in Biological Age Over the Past Two Decades. Demography, 55(2), 387–402. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13524-017-0644-5  Basaraba, S. (2012, November 28). How Lifestyle and Habits Affect Biological Aging. Verywell Health; Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-biological-age-2223375  Find Out Your Real Age - Sharecare. (2019). Sharecare. https://www.sharecare.com/static/realage  Michael Roizen, MD | Cleveland Clinic. (2018). Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/6161-michael-roizen  Survey Content Brochure. (1999). https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/survey_content_99_16.pdf  Older Americans are experiencing ‘delayed aging’ — and better health. (2018, March 15). USC News. https://news.usc.edu/138495/older-americans-experiencing-delayed-aging-better-health/  The HAMMER Spacecraft Could Save the World from Killer Asteroids by Elizabeth Howell OSIRIS-REx. (2016). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/osiris-rex  Barbee, B. W., Syal, M. B., Dearborn, D., Gisler, G., Greenaugh, K., Howley, K. M., Leung, R., Lyzhoft, J., Miller, P. L., Nuth, J. A., Plesko, C., Seery, B. D., Wasem, J., Weaver, R. P., & Zebenay, M. (2018). Options and uncertainties in planetary defense: Mission planning and vehicle design for flexible response. Acta Astronautica, 143, 37–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.10.021  Scientists design conceptual asteroid deflector  and evaluate it against massive potential threat | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. (2018). Llnl.gov. https://www.llnl.gov/news/scientists-design-conceptual-asteroid-deflector-and-evaluate-it-against-massive-potential  Planetary Defense Coordination Office. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/planetarydefense/overview  Planetary Defense Frequently Asked Questions. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/planetarydefense/faq  JPL Small-Body Database Browser. (2020). Nasa.gov. https:

Wed, April 22, 2020

Dealing with Uncertainty During the Coronavirus Pandemic (w/ Dr. Renée Lertzman) and One Dog Year Doesn’t Equal Seven Human Years

Dr. Renée Lertzman will help you understand uncertainty and how to work through the feelings you might be feeling thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. You’ll also learn why one dog year doesn’t equal seven human years. One Dog Year Doesn't Equal Seven Human Years by Ashley Hamer The Seven-Year Glitch. (2008, August 29). WSJ; The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB121997338176882143  Crockett, Z. (2010). The Mythology of Dog Years. Priceonomics. https://priceonomics.com/the-mythology-of-dog-years/  Stuart, A. (2010, March 17). How to Figure Out Your Dog’s Age. WebMD; WebMD. https://pets.webmd.com/dogs/how-to-calculate-your-dogs-age  Additional resources from Dr. Renée Lertzman TED Talk: How to turn climate anxiety into action https://www.ted.com/talks/renee_lertzman_how_to_turn_climate_anxiety_into_action Official website https://reneelertzman.com/ Follow @reneelertzman on Twitter https://twitter.com/reneelertzman/ Window of Tolerance https://www.nicabm.com/trauma-how-to-help-your-clients-understand-their-window-of-tolerance/ Purchase “Environmental Melancholia: Psychoanalytic dimensions of engagement (Psychoanalytic Explorations)” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3czFPCK  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, April 21, 2020

Fishing Science (w/ “Deadliest Catch” Captains Sig & Keith) and the Psychology of Sour Grapes

Captains Keith Colburn and Sig Hansen from the award-winning documentary series “Deadliest Catch” share some surprising science lessons from the fishing world. Plus: learn about the psychology behind “sour grapes.” When people can't get something they want, they decide it's not worthy of desire by Kelsey Donk Sjåstad, H., Baumeister, R. F., & Ent, M. (2020). Greener grass or sour grapes? How people value future goals after initial failure. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 88, 103965. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jesp.2020.103965 Learn more about Deadliest Catch, Tuesdays at 8 PM ET/PT on Discovery Official website https://www.discovery.com/shows/deadliest-catch Watch Deadliest Catch https://go.discovery.com/tv-shows/deadliest-catch Follow @DeadliestCatch on Twitter https://twitter.com/DeadliestCatch Follow Keith Colburn on Twitter https://twitter.com/crabwizard Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, April 20, 2020

Stealing Money with Salami Slicing Attacks (w/ Matt Parker), You Don’t Know the Back of Your Hand, and Tylenol Eases Social Exclusion

Stand-up mathematician Matt Parker explains real-life “salami slicing” attacks like the one in the movie Office Space. You’ll also learn about how Tylenol can help ease the pain of social rejection; and why you probably don’t know the back of your hand very well at all. Tylenol and forgiveness may ease the pain of social exclusion by Grant Currin Hamer, A. Tylenol May Actually Ease Your Heartache. (2017). Curiosity.com. https://curiosity.com/topics/tylenol-may-actually-ease-your-heartache-curiosity   DeWall, C. N., MacDonald, G., Webster, G. D., Masten, C. L., Baumeister, R. F., Powell, C., Combs, D., Schurtz, D. R., Stillman, T. F., Tice, D. M., & Eisenberger, N. I. (2010). Acetaminophen Reduces Social Pain. Psychological Science, 21(7), 931–937. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797610374741   ‌A prescription for the pain of rejection: Acetaminophen and forgiveness - UCLA Health - Los Angeles, CA. (2017). UCLAHealth.org. https://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?id=1397&action=detail&ref=4327&fr=true   Slavich, G. M., Shields, G. S., Deal, B. D., Gregory, A., & Toussaint, L. L. (2019). Alleviating Social Pain: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Forgiveness and Acetaminophen. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 53(12), 1045–1054. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kaz015   Harvard Health Publishing. (2018, October 23). Acetaminophen safety: Be cautious but not afraid. Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/acetaminophen-safety-be-cautious-but-not-afraid  Additional resources from Matt Parker Pick up “Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3c3xwi9  Matt Parker’s official website http://standupmaths.com/ Subscribe to Matt Parker’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/standupmaths Follow @standupmaths on Twitter https://twitter.com/standupmaths How well do you know the back of your hand? Probably not very well at all by Cameron Duke D’Amour, S., & Harris, L. R. (2020). The perceived size of the implicit representation of the dorsum and palm of the hand. PLOS ONE, 15(3), e0230624. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0230624 How well do you know the back of your hand, really? (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/yu-hw032320.php Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, April 17, 2020

Do Masks Prevent Coronavirus, How Tuvan Throat Singers Sing Two Notes at Once, and Predicting Viral Content by Measuring Brain Activity

Learn about how scientists are predicting viral content by measuring people’s brain activity; how Tuvan throat singers are able to produce two notes at once; and how effective facemasks are in preventing the spread of the coronavirus. How our brains forecast what goes viral online by Kelsey Donk Stanford researchers find our brains are powerful – but secretive – forecasters of video virality. (2020, March 9). Stanford.Edu. https://news.stanford.edu/press/view/32654  Tong, L. C., Acikalin, M. Y., Genevsky, A., Shiv, B., & Knutson, B. (2020). Brain activity forecasts video engagement in an internet attention market. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(12), 6936–6941. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1905178117  How does Tuvan Throat singing work? by Cameron Duke Bergevin, C., Chandan Narayan, Williams, J., Mhatre, N., Jennifer KE Steeves, Joshua GW Bernstein, & Story, B. (2020, February 12). Overtone focusing in biphonic tuvan throat singing. ELife; eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd. https://elifesciences.org/articles/5047  P. Cosi and G. Tisato. (2003) On the magic of overtone singing. Voce, Parlato. Studi in onore di Franco Ferrero, 83-100 https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Piero_Cosi/publication/228780318_ON_THE_MAGIC_OF_OVERTONE_SINGING/links/09e4150a363d7236ff000000/ON-THE-MAGIC-OF-OVERTONE-SINGING.pdf Renaud, J. (2020, March 10). Researchers solve mystery of Tuvan throat singing. Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2020-03-mystery-tuvan-throat.html  UNESCO. (2020). The Mongolian traditional art of Khöömei [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV8EJOvvPvY  A tangentially related video of a Mongolian folk metal band (Just for fun): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1UhoGJ2PwA How effective are masks for preventing Coronavirus by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Likhit) WHO | What can I do? (2015). WHO.int. https://doi.org//entity/csr/disease/swineflu/frequently_asked_questions/what/en/index.html  Interim Guidance for the Use of Masks to Control Seasonal Influenza Virus Transmission. (2020). https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/infectioncontrol/maskguidance.htm  Advice on the use of masks in the community, during home care and in healthcare settings in the context of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. (2018). WHO.int. https://www.who.int/publications-detail/advice-on-the-use-of-masks-in-the-community-during-home-care-and-in-healthcare-settings-in-the-context-of-the-novel-coronavirus-(2019-ncov)-outbreak  ‌Romney, M. G. (2001). Surgical face masks in the operating theatre: re-examining the evidence. Journal of Hospital Infection, 47(4), 251–256. https://doi.org/10.1053/jhin.2000.0912  Davies, A., Thompson, K.-A., Giri, K., Kafatos, G., Walker, J., & Bennett, A. (2013). Testing the Efficacy of Homemade Masks: Would They Protect in an Influenza Pandemic? Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 7(4), 413–418. https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2013.43  CDC. (2020, February 11). Us

Thu, April 16, 2020

Why Stress Makes You Eat Differently, Humpback Whales Hunt with Bubble Nets, and the Surprising Genetic Reason Females Outlive Males

Learn about why you eat differently when you’re stressed; how humpback whales use “bubble nets” to catch fish; and the surprising genetic reason why females outlive males. Why do we eat differently when stressed? by Steffie Drucker How to Manage Stress Eating (or Not Eating). (2020, March 25). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/well/how-to-manage-stress-eating-or-not-eating.html  Harvard Health Publishing. (2018, July 18). Why stress causes people to overeat. Harvard Health; Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/why-stress-causes-people-to-overeat  Adam, T. C., & Epel, E. S. (2007). Stress, eating and the reward system. Physiology & Behavior, 91(4), 449–458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2007.04.011  Rutledge, T., & Linden, W. (1998). Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 21(3), 221–240. https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1018784015771  Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress. (2018). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/exercise-and-stress/art-20044469  Humpback whales use 'bubble nets' to catch fish by Cameron Duke How humpback whales catch prey with bubble nets. (n.d.). ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 26, 2020, from https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110624083516.htm Humpback whales use their flippers and bubble “nets” to catch fish. (2019, October 15). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/humpback-whales-bubble-nets Kosma, M. M., Werth, A. J., Szabo, A. R., & Straley, J. M. (2019). Pectoral herding: an innovative tactic for humpback whale foraging. Royal Society Open Science, 6(10), 191104. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.191104 Trifonovitch, K. (n.d.). Whale bubble-net feeding documented by UH researchers through groundbreaking video | University of Hawaiʻi System News. Retrieved March 26, 2020, from https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2019/10/13/whale-bubble-net-feeding-video/ The surprising genetic reason females outlive males by Cameron Duke Inherited Colour Vision Deficiency - Colour Blind Awareness. (2019). Colour Blind Awareness. http://www.colourblindawareness.org/colour-blindness/inherited-colour-vision-deficiency/  Why do men — and other male animals — tend to die younger? It’s all in the Y chromosome. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/uons-wdm030320.php  Xirocostas, Z. A., Everingham, S. E., & Moles, A. T. (2020). The sex with the reduced sex chromosome dies earlier: a comparison across the tree of life. Biology Letters, 16(3), 20190867. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2019.0867 Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, April 15, 2020

Parents Rarely Pass Their Politics to Their Kids, Source of Peanut Allergies Found in the Gut, and Why Stars Don’t Make the Night Sky Bright

Learn about the perception-adoption model, which says that most parents don’t pass their political ideology to their kids; how researchers found the source of peanut allergies in the human gut; and Olbers’ Paradox, which asks why the night sky is so dark if stars are so bright. Most parents don't successfully transmit their political ideology to their kids by Kelsey Donk Dolan, E. W. (2020, March 8). Most parents do not successfully transmit their political values to their children, study finds. PsyPost; PsyPost. https://www.psypost.org/2020/03/most-parents-do-not-successfully-transmit-their-political-values-to-their-children-study-finds-56032   Hatemi, P. K., & Ojeda, C. (2020). The Role of Child Perception and Motivation in Political Socialization. British Journal of Political Science, 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007123419000516   Ojeda, C., & Hatemi, P. K. (2015). Accounting for the Child in the Transmission of Party Identification. American Sociological Review, 80(6), 1150–1174. https://doi.org/10.1177/0003122415606101   Researchers find source of peanut allergies in the human gut by Grant Currin Severe peanut allergy may be a “gut reaction.” (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/aaft-spa030220.php  Pattillo, A. (2020, March 5). The source of peanut allergies has been found in a surprising place. Inverse; Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/what-causes-a-severe-peanut-allergy-study-points-to-the-gut  Wesemann, D. R., & Nagler, C. R. (2020). Origins of peanut allergy-causing antibodies. Science, 367(6482), 1072–1073. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aba8974  Hoh, R. A., Joshi, S. A., Lee, J.-Y., Martin, B. A., Varma, S., Kwok, S., Nielsen, S. C. A., Nejad, P., Haraguchi, E., Dixit, P. S., Shutthanandan, S. V., Roskin, K. M., Zhang, W., Tupa, D., Bunning, B. J., Manohar, M., Tibshirani, R., Fernandez-Becker, N. Q., Kambham, N., … Boyd, S. D. (2020). Origins and clonal convergence of gastrointestinal IgE+ B cells in human peanut allergy. Science Immunology, 5(45), eaay4209. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciimmunol.aay4209  Olbers' Paradox Asks Why the Night Sky Isn't Blazing With Light by Trevor English Olbers’ Paradox. (2020). Ucr.edu. http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/physics/Relativity/GR/olbers.html  The Olbers’ Paradox: Why is the Night Sky Dark? (2013, November 15). Futurism; Futurism. https://futurism.com/the-olbers-paradox-why-is-the-night-sky-dark  ‌J.D. Knight. (2016). Nebulae - Celestial Objects on Sea and Sky. Seasky.org. http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/nebulae.html  How many stars are there in the Universe? (2020). Esa.Int. https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Space_Science/Herschel/How_many_stars_are_there_in_the_Universe  The Expanding Universe. (2020). Sdss.org. http://skyserver.sdss.org/dr1/en/astro/universe/universe.asp  Lii, P. (2020). The Universe Adventure - The Solution to Olber’s Paradox. Universeadventure.org. https://universeadventure.org/big_bang/popups/cons

Tue, April 14, 2020

Blame Evolution for Back Pain, Showing Off Your Status Doesn’t Make Friends, and Make Babies Smarter by Pretending to Understand Them

Learn about why signaling your status makes it harder to make new friends; the evolutionary reason why humans have so much back pain; and how pretending to understand babies can make them smarter. Signaling your status makes it harder to make new friends by Steffie Drucker Forget the bling: High status-signaling deters new friendships. (2018, August). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-08/sfpa-ftb081518.php  Garcia, S. M., Weaver, K., & Chen, P. (2018). The Status Signals Paradox. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 10(5), 690–696. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550618783712  Pinsker, J. (2018, September 27). The Misconceptions People Have About Luxury Purchases. The Atlantic; The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/09/buying-luxury-goods-value/571525/  Why do humans have so much back pain? Thank evolution by Grant Currin Human Evolution: Gain Came With Pain. (2013, February 16). Human Evolution: Gain Came With Pain. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2013/02/human-evolution-gain-came-pain#  Your back pain may be due to evolution and spine shape. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/sfu-ybp030420.php  Plomp, K. A., Viðarsdóttir, U. S., Weston, D. A., Dobney, K., & Collard, M. (2015). The ancestral shape hypothesis: an evolutionary explanation for the occurrence of intervertebral disc herniation in humans. BMC Evolutionary Biology, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-015-0336-y  Plomp, K. A., Dobney, K., Weston, D. A., Strand Viðarsdóttir, U., & Collard, M. (2019). 3D shape analyses of extant primate and fossil hominin vertebrae support the ancestral shape hypothesis for intervertebral disc herniation. BMC Evolutionary Biology, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-019-1550-9  Plomp, K. A., Dobney, K., & Collard, M. (2020). Spondylolysis and spinal adaptations for bipedalism. Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health, 2020(1), 35–44. https://doi.org/10.1093/emph/eoaa003  Spondylolysis. (2020). https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/spondylolysis  Keep Pretending To Understand Babies—It Makes Them Smarter by Anna Todd https://curiosity.com/topics/keep-pretending-to-understand-babiesit-makes-them-smarter-curiosity Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, April 13, 2020

The Skyscraper-Shaking Fitness Class (w/ Matt Parker), When Hanger Is Most Likely to Strike, and Studying the Human Brain’s Jiggle

Learn about when you’re most likely to feel hangry (and how to avoid it); what scientists can learn from watching the human brain jiggle; and how resonant frequencies helped a fitness class shake an entire skyscraper — with help from stand-up mathematician Matt Parker. Scientists Determined When Hanger Is Most Likely to Strike by Annie Hartman https://curiosity.com/topics/scientists-determined-when-hanger-is-most-likely-to-strike-curiosity What can scientists learn from watching the human brain jiggle? by Cameron Duke Diameter of a Human Hair - The Physics Factbook. (n.d.). Hypertextbook.com. Retrieved March 26, 2020, from https://hypertextbook.com/facts/1999/BrianLey.shtml hippocampus | Definition, Location, Function, & Facts | Britannica. (2019). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/hippocampus Mosher, C. P., Wei, Y., Kamiński, J., Nandi, A., Mamelak, A. N., Anastassiou, C. A., & Rutishauser, U. (2020). Cellular Classes in the Human Brain Revealed In Vivo by Heartbeat-Related Modulation of the Extracellular Action Potential Waveform. Cell Reports, 30(10), 3536–3551.e6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2020.02.027 Scientists categorize neurons by the way the brain jiggles during a heartbeat. (n.d.). Medicalxpress.com. Retrieved March 26, 2020, from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-03-scientists-categorize-neurons-brain-jiggles.html Additional resources from Matt Parker: Pick up “Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World” on Amazon https://amzn.to/3c3xwi9  Matt Parker’s official website http://standupmaths.com/ Subscribe to Matt Parker’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/standupmaths Follow @standupmaths on Twitter https://twitter.com/standupmaths Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, April 10, 2020

Why So Many Outbreaks (Like the Coronavirus) Come from Bats, Older Siblings’ Surprising Influence, and April’s Curiosity Challenge

Learn about why bats are the source of so many deadly virus outbreaks; and the surprisingly strong influence older siblings can have on their brothers and sisters — just in time for Siblings Day. Then, test your knowledge from this podcast with a Curiosity Challenge trivia game. Why bats are the source of so many deadly virus outbreaks by Andrea Michelson Coronavirus outbreak raises question: Why are bat viruses so deadly? (2020, February 11). University of California. https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/coronavirus-outbreak-raises-question-why-are-bat-viruses-so-deadly  Brook, C. E., Boots, M., Chandran, K., Dobson, A. P., Drosten, C., Graham, A. L., Grenfell, B. T., Müller, M. A., Ng, M., Wang, L.-F., & van Leeuwen, A. (2020). Accelerated viral dynamics in bat cell lines, with implications for zoonotic emergence. ELife, 9. https://doi.org/10.7554/elife.48401 Xie, J., Li, Y., Shen, X., Goh, G., Zhu, Y., Cui, J., Wang, L.-F., Shi, Z.-L., & Zhou, P. (2018). Dampened STING-Dependent Interferon Activation in Bats. Cell Host & Microbe, 23(3), 297-301.e4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chom.2018.01.006  ‌How Do Bats Live With So Many Viruses? (2020, January 28). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/28/science/bats-coronavirus-Wuhan.html  Older Siblings Might Be More Influential to a Child Than Parents by Anna Todd https://curiosity.com/topics/siblings-shape-our-close-relationships-curiosity Hear the answers to today’s trivia questions in these episodes of Curiosity Daily: Memory’s Role in Social Anxiety, The First Synthetic Self-Replicating Genome, and Penguins Can Call Underwater https://curiositydaily.com/memorys-role-in-social-anxiety-the-first-synthetic-self-replicating-genome-and-penguins-can-call-underwater/  Speed Listening’s Effects on Emotion, Surprising Differences Between White and Brown Rice, and Pi Almost Legally Changed to 3.2 https://curiositydaily.com/speed-listenings-effects-on-emotion-surprising-differences-between-white-and-brown-rice-and-pi-almost-legally-changed-to-3-2/  Dr. Amesh Adalja Explains Social Distancing for COVID-19, Birds Won’t Spread Fake News, and Using Auroras to Find Exoplanets https://curiositydaily.com/dr-amesh-adalja-explains-social-distancing-for-covid-19-birds-wont-spread-fake-news-and-using-auroras-to-find-exoplanets/  Pick up “Wanderers: A Novel” by Chuck Wendig on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Xvx20x  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, April 09, 2020

Anticipatory Grief During a Pandemic, the Smallest Dinosaur Ever (Maybe), and How Your Brain Processes Music and Speech Differently

Learn about how to cope with “anticipatory grief” you’re probably feeling during the coronavirus pandemic; the controversy around Oculudentavis khaungraae, which may be the smallest dinosaur ever discovered; and how researchers discovered that music and speech are encoded in separate brain hemispheres. When you mourn something before you've lost it, that's anticipatory grief by Kelsey Donk That Discomfort You’re Feeling Is Grief. (2020, March 23). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief  Types of Grief and Loss - NHPCO. (2019). NHPCO. https://www.nhpco.org/patients-and-caregivers/grief-and-loss/the-grief-experience/types-of-grief-and-loss/  Eldridge, L. (2013, January 14). How Anticipatory Grief Differs From Grief After Death. Verywell Health; Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/understanding-anticipatory-grief-and-symptoms-2248855  Scientists claim to have discovered the smallest known dinosaur of the Mesosoic by Cameron Duke March 2020, L. G.-A. E. 11. (n.d.). Trapped in amber, this could be the smallest dinosaur ever found. Livescience.Com. Retrieved March 27, 2020, from https://www.livescience.com/smallest-dinosaur-of-mesozoic.html  Xing, L., O’Connor, J. K., Schmitz, L., Chiappe, L. M., McKellar, R. C., Yi, Q., & Li, G. (2020).  Hummingbird-sized dinosaur from the Cretaceous period of Myanmar. Nature, 579(7798), 245–249. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-2068-4  Wang, W.; Zhiheng, L.; Hu, Y.; Wang, M.; Hongyu, Y.; Lu, J. (2020). "The "smallest dinosaur in history" in amber may be the largest mix-up in history" (in Chinese). Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology. http://ivpp.cas.cn/kxcb/kpdt/202003/t20200313_5514594.html Smallest-ever fossil dinosaur found trapped in amber. (2020, March 11). Nationalgeographic.com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/03/smallest-ever-fossil-dinosaur-found-trapped-in-amber/  Scientists found how music and speech are encoded in separate brain hemispheres by Andrea Michelson Using a cappella to explain speech and music specialization. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/mu-ua022420.php  Spectro Temporal Modulations Experiment. (2020). Mcgill.Ca. https://www.zlab.mcgill.ca/spectro_temporal_modulations/  Albouy, P., Benjamin, L., Morillon, B., & Zatorre, R. J. (2020). Distinct sensitivity to spectrotemporal modulation supports brain asymmetry for speech and melody. Science, 367(6481), 1043–1047. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaz3468  Shmerling, R. H. (2017, August 25). Right brain/left brain, right? - Harvard Health Blog. Harvard Health Blog. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/right-brainleft-brain-right-2017082512222  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podca

Wed, April 08, 2020

How Wildlife Crossings Work (w/ Beth Pratt of #SaveLACougars) and Get Happy by Doing One Creative Thing a Day

Beth Pratt, leader of the Save LA Cougars campaign, explains how wildlife crossings work and the unique engineering behind the Liberty Canyon Wildlife Crossing. Plus: learn how doing one creative thing every day can boost your happiness. Additional resources from Beth Pratt, California Regional Executive Director for the National Wildlife Federation and leader of the #SaveLACougars Campaign: The #SaveLACougars campaign and the Liberty Canyon wildlife crossing https://savelacougars.org/ P-22 - Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service). (2016). NPS.gov. https://www.nps.gov/samo/learn/nature/p-22.htm  The Secret Life of L.A.’s Wildlife in Pictures | Los Angeles Magazine — https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/cougar-town-the-secret-lives-of-l-a-s-mountain-lions/ Beth Pratt’s website http://www.bethpratt.com/ Follow @BethPratt on Twitter https://twitter.com/bethpratt  Do One Creative Thing Every Day to Increase Your Overall Happiness by Rachel Bertsche Levine https://curiosity.com/topics/want-to-be-happier-do-one-creative-thing-a-day-curiosity Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, April 07, 2020

Building the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing to Save P-22 (w/ Beth Pratt of #SaveLACougars) and the Health Benefits of the “Helper’s High”

Beth Pratt, leader of the Save LA Cougars campaign, tells the story of mountain lion P-22 and how he inspired a campaign to build the world’s largest wildlife crossing. Plus: learn about the health benefits of the helper’s high you get when you volunteer.  Ever Experienced A "Helper's High"? There's A Reason For That by Anna Todd https://curiosity.com/topics/ever-experienced-a-helpers-high-theres-a-reason-for-that-curiosity GiveDirectly: COVID-19 response https://www.givedirectly.org/covid-19/ Additional resources from Beth Pratt, California Regional Executive Director for the National Wildlife Federation and leader of the #SaveLACougars Campaign: The #SaveLACougars campaign and the Liberty Canyon wildlife crossing https://savelacougars.org/ P-22 - Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service). (2016). NPS.gov. https://www.nps.gov/samo/learn/nature/p-22.htm  The Secret Life of L.A.’s Wildlife in Pictures | Los Angeles Magazine — https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/cougar-town-the-secret-lives-of-l-a-s-mountain-lions/ Beth Pratt’s website http://www.bethpratt.com/ Follow @BethPratt on Twitter https://twitter.com/bethpratt  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, April 06, 2020

Why Women Feel More Pain than Men, Why Toothpaste Makes Food Taste Bad, and Earth Formed Way Faster Than We Thought

Learn about why things taste bad after you brush your teeth; a new discovery about how fast the Earth formed that may mean good things about life in the universe; and why women may experience more pain than men.  Why does toothpaste make food taste bad? by Andrea Michelson Schultz, C. (2014, October 13). The Science of Why Toothpaste Makes Food Taste Funny. Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/science-why-toothpaste-makes-food-taste-funny-180953001/  Carter, C. (2019). Why does toothpaste make everything taste horrible? BBC Science Focus Magazine. https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/why-does-toothpaste-make-everything-taste-horrible/   Berthold, Emma. (2018, July 31). How do our tastebuds work? Australian Academy of Science. https://www.science.org.au/curious/people-medicine/how-do-our-tastebuds-work   Munger, S. D. (2015, July 7). That neat and tidy map of tastes on the tongue you learned in school is all wrong. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/that-neat-and-tidy-map-of-tastes-on-the-tongue-you-learned-in-school-is-all-wrong-44217   Biggart, A. (2019, March 30). The 3 Best SLS-Free Toothpastes. Bustle. https://www.bustle.com/p/the-3-best-sls-free-toothpastes-16977453  The Earth formed much faster than previously thought by Kelsey Donk The Earth formed much faster than previously thought. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/uoct-tef022020.php  Schiller, M., Bizzarro, M., & Siebert, J. (2020). Iron isotope evidence for very rapid accretion and differentiation of the proto-Earth. Science Advances, 6(7), eaay7604. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aay7604  Scientists have identified a hormone that makes women experience more pain than men by Andrea Michelson UArizona study identifies hormone that causes women to experience more pain than men. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/uoah-usi030420.php   ‌Chen, Y., Moutal, A., Navratilova, E., Kopruszinski, C., Yue, X., Ikegami, M., Chow, M., Kanazawa, I., Bellampalli, S. S., Xie, J., Patwardhan, A., Rice, K., Fields, H., Akopian, A., Neugebauer, V., Dodick, D., Khanna, R., & Porreca, F. (2020). The prolactin receptor long isoform regulates nociceptor sensitization and opioid-induced hyperalgesia selectively in females. Science Translational Medicine, 12(529), eaay7550. https://doi.org/10.1126/scitranslmed.aay7550   Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, April 03, 2020

Where Does Mold Come From? Plus: Torture Scenes in Movies vs. Real Life and Why the World’s Smelliest Fruit Smells So Bad

Learn about the shocking prevalence of torture scenes in movies; why durian, the world’s smelliest fruit, smells so bad; and where mold comes from. Torture is prevalent and effective in movies (but not in real life) by Kelsey Donk Torture Prevalent, Effective in Popular Movies, Study Finds – University of Alabama News | The University of Alabama. (2020). Ua.Edu. https://www.ua.edu/news/2020/01/torture-prevalent-effective-in-popular-movies-study-finds/  Delehanty, C., & Kearns, E. (2019). Wait, There’s Torture in Zootopia?: Examining the Prevalence of Torture in Popular Movies. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3342908  Scientists discovered why durian is the world's smelliest fruit by Kelsey Donk A Love Letter to a Smelly Fruit. (2013, December 3). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/08/travel/a-love-letter-to-a-smelly-fruit.html   Discovering what makes durian stink. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/lfla-dwm022820.php   Identification of an Important Odorant Precursor in Durian: First Evidence of Ethionine in Plants. (2019). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b07065   Maninang, J. S., Lizada, M. C. C., & Gemma, H. (2009). Inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme by Durian (Durio zibethinus Murray) fruit extract. Food Chemistry, 117(2), 352–355. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2009.03.106   Ethanethiol - American Chemical Society. (2020). American Chemical Society. https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/molecule-of-the-week/archive/e/ethanethiol.html  Where does mold come from? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Tim) USDA FSIS. (2013). Molds on Food: Are They Dangerous? https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/a87cdc2c-6ddd-49f0-bd1f-393086742e68/Molds_on_Food.pdf?MOD=AJPERES  Stradley, L. (2016, April 5). Food Molds – Are Molds Dangerous. What’s Cooking America. https://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/Mold.htm  Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. (2019). BAM Chapter 18. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/food/laboratory-methods-food/bam-yeasts-molds-and-mycotoxins  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, April 02, 2020

Astronauts Grew Lettuce in Space, Why Smelling a Dirty Shirt Can Help You Sleep, and Early Animals That Acted Like an Ancient Internet

Learn about how your lover’s clothing could improve your sleep; how astronauts grew vegetables in space for the first time; and ancient animals that were connected by a crude version of the internet. Smelling your lover’s shirt could improve your sleep by Kelsey Donk 3 Reasons to Give Your Valentine a Smelly, Unwashed T-Shirt. (2020). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/202002/3-reasons-give-your-valentine-smelly-unwashed-t-shirt  Smelling your lover’s shirt could improve your sleep. (2020, February 13). UBC News. https://news.ubc.ca/2020/02/13/smelling-your-lovers-shirt-could-improve-your-sleep/  Reed, D. L., & Sacco, W. P. (2016). Measuring Sleep Efficiency: What Should the Denominator Be? Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM : Official Publication of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 12(2), 263–266. https://doi.org/10.5664/jcsm.5498  We grew lettuce in space! by Grant Currin Space lettuce. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/f-sl022720.php   Khodadad, C. L. M., Hummerick, M. E., Spencer, L. E., Dixit, A. R., Richards, J. T., Romeyn, M. W., Smith, T. M., Wheeler, R. M., & Massa, G. D. (2020). Microbiological and Nutritional Analysis of Lettuce Crops Grown on the International Space Station. Frontiers in Plant Science, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.00199   What do astronauts eat in space? (2019, April 28). Royal Museums Greenwich. https://www.rmg.co.uk/discover/explore/space-stargazing/space-exploration/what-do-astronauts-eat-in-space  Half-billion-year-old fern-like animals acted like an ancient internet by Cameron Duke Half billion-year-old “social network” observed in early animals. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/uoc-hb030320.php   Quaglia, S. (2020, March 5). Half-billion-year-old, fern-like animals may be the first social network. Inverse; Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/science/ancient-fern-animals-may-be-first-social-network   Liu, A. G., & Dunn, F. S. (2020). Filamentous Connections between Ediacaran Fronds. Current Biology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2020.01.052   Taylor, J. W., Hann-Soden, C., Branco, S., Sylvain, I., & Ellison, C. E. (2015). Clonal reproduction in fungi. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 112(29), 8901–8908. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1503159112   Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, April 01, 2020

Ducks Are Employees at a Vineyard, the Victorian Version of Spotify, and A Mathematical Theorem for Cutting a Ham Sandwich

Learn about why hundreds of ducks are employees at a wine vineyard; a musical invention that was the Spotify of the Victorian era; and a delicious mathematical principle known as the ham sandwich theorem. Hundreds of Ducks Are Employees at a Vineyard by Joanie Faletto https://curiosity.com/topics/hundreds-of-ducks-are-employees-at-a-vineyard-curiosity  The Telharmonium was the Victorian version of Spotify by Steffie Drucker McClure’s magazine  v.27 1906 May-Oct. (2017). HathiTrust. https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015027895930&view=1up&seq=297  Morton, E. (2015, November 24). The Telharmonium Was the Spotify of 1906. Atlas Obscura; Atlas Obscura. https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-telharmonium-was-the-spotify-of-1906  Stubbs, D. (2018, November 16). The World’s First Synthesizer Was a 200-Ton Behemoth. Smithsonian Magazine; Smithsonian Magazine. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/worlds-first-synthesizer-was-200-ton-behemoth-180970828/  ‌Weidenaar, R. (1995). Magic Music from the Telharmonium. Google Books. https://books.google.com/books?id=Gr2kq-598-YC&lpg=PP1&dq=telharmonium&pg=PA71#v=snippet&q=helmholtz&f=false  Davidson, R. (2014). 9XM Talking: The Early History of WHA Radio. Wisconsin Public Radio. http://www.portalwisconsin.org/archives/9xm.cfm#:~:text= The Ham Sandwich Theorem Is a Delicious and Puzzling Mathematical Principle by Ashley Hamer https://curiosity.com/topics/the-ham-sandwich-theorem-is-a-delicious-and-puzzling-mathematical-principle-curiosity Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, March 31, 2020

The Invisible Harm of Thirdhand Smoke, Why Whales Get Lost During Solar Storms, and A Massive Virus That Blurs the Line Between Life and Non-Life

Learn about the invisible harms of thirdhand smoke; massive viruses that blur the line between the living and non-living; and why whales get lost during solar storms. Moviegoers contaminate nonsmoking movie theater with 'thirdhand' cigarette smoke by Kelsey Donk Moviegoers contaminate nonsmoking movie theater with “thirdhand” cigarette smoke. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/aaft-mcn030220.php  Thirdhand smoke wafting off moviegoers hurts air quality in theaters. (2020, March 5). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/thirdhand-smoke-fumes-air-quality-movie-theaters  Sheu, R., Stönner, C., Ditto, J. C., Klüpfel, T., Williams, J., & Gentner, D. R. (2020). Human transport of thirdhand tobacco smoke: A prominent source of hazardous air pollutants into indoor nonsmoking environments. Science Advances, 6(10), eaay4109. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aay4109  Massive viruses that blur the line between living and non-living by Cameron Duke Al-Shayeb, B., Sachdeva, R., Chen, L.-X., Ward, F., Munk, P., Devoto, A., Castelle, C. J., Olm, M. R., Bouma-Gregson, K., Amano, Y., He, C., Méheust, R., Brooks, B., Thomas, A., Lavy, A., Matheus-Carnevali, P., Sun, C., Goltsman, D. S. A., Borton, M. A., … Banfield, J. F. (2020). Clades of huge phages from across Earth’s ecosystems. Nature, 578(7795), 425–431. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-020-2007-4  Huge bacteria-eating viruses close gap between life and non-life: Large bacteriophages carry bacterial genes, including CRISPR and ribosomal proteins. (2020, February 12). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200212131458.htm  Solar storms blind whales because they mess with magnetoreception by Cameron Duke Solar storms may leave gray whales “blind” and stranded. (2020). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/02/200224111356.htm  Granger, J., Walkowicz, L., Fitak, R., & Johnsen, S. (2020). Gray whales strand more often on days with increased levels of atmospheric radio-frequency noise. Current Biology, 30(4), R155–R156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2020.01.028  Johnsen, S., & Lohmann, K. J. (2008). Magnetoreception in animals. Physics Today, 61(3), 29–35. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2897947  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, March 30, 2020

Laughter Might Be the Best Medicine, How Your Romantic Style Affects Your Finances, and Why Some Amphibians Glow

Learn about how your romantic attachment style affects your finances; the surprising reason why some amphibians glow; and why laughter might really be the best medicine. How Your Romantic Style Affects Your Finances by Kelsey Donk How your romantic attachment style affects your finances, well-being. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/uoa-hyr022520.php  Li, X., Curran, M. A., LeBaron, A. B., Serido, J., & Shim, S. (2020). Romantic Attachment Orientations, Financial Behaviors, and Life Outcomes Among Young Adults: A Mediating Analysis of a College Cohort. Journal of Family and Economic Issues. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10834-020-09664-1  Dung Minh Mao, Danes, S. M., Serido, J., & Soyeon Shim. (2017). Financial Influences Impacting Young Adults’ Relationship Satisfaction: Personal Management Quality, Perceived Partner Behavior, and Perceived Financial Mutuality. New Prairie Press. https://newprairiepress.org/jft/vol8/iss2/3/  Why Some Amphibians Glow by Cameron Duke Glowing frogs and salamanders may be surprisingly common. (2020, February 27). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/glowing-frogs-salamanders-may-be-surprisingly-common  Lamb, J. Y., & Davis, M. P. (2020). Salamanders and other amphibians are aglow with biofluorescence. Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-59528-9  First fluorescent frogs might see each others’ glow | Science News. (2017, April 3). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/first-fluorescent-frogs-might-see-each-others-glow  Laughter Might Really Be The Best Medicine by Ashley Hamer  Laughter Might Really Be The Best Medicine. (2014). Curiosity.com. https://curiosity.com/topics/how-does-laughter-work Social laughter is correlated with an elevated pain threshold | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. (2011). Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rspb.2011.1373   Humor, laughter, learning, and health! A brief review | Advances in Physiology Education. (2010). Advances in Physiology Education. https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/advan.00030.2017  Effect and Path Analysis of Laughter Therapy on Serotonin, Depression and Quality of Life in Middle-aged Women. (2015). Koreamed.Org. https://synapse.koreamed.org/DOIx.php?id=10.4040/jkan.2015.45.2.221&vmode=PUBREADER  Heart and Vascular Team. (2016, August 15). 3 Ways That Laughter Can Give You a Healthier Heart. Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic; Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/3-ways-laughter-can-give-healthier-heart-2/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for pri

Sun, March 29, 2020

Coronavirus Vaccine Development: Scientific Challenges and Timelines with Dr. Julia Schaletzky (COVID-19 Bonus Episode)

Dr. Julia Schaletzky explains what it takes to develop vaccines for viruses like COVID-19. Dr. Schaletzky is the Executive Director of the Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases, the Drug Discovery Center, and the Immunotherapy and Vaccine Research Institute at UC Berkeley. In this special coronavirus coverage from Curiosity Daily, Dr. Schaletzky discusses: What science needs to be done in order to make a new vaccine a reality? Why can’t we grow a live virus vaccine for COVID-19? What are the challenges associated with animal testing? How long does it take to complete clinical trials and why are they so important? What are the differences between ebola vaccine development and coronavirus vaccine development? Why do we update vaccines for the seasonal flu, and will we have to update a COVID-19 vaccine after it’s been developed? What zoonotic viruses have we identified besides COVID-19 and how can we protect humans from them in the future? What is it about a bat’s immune system that increases risk of virus transmission to humans? How long should it take to create a vaccine, and will it happen before we’ve developed herd immunity? What’s the difference between a live virus vaccine, a recombinant vaccine, and an mRNA vaccine, and which might be most effective against coronavirus? How long does it take to be sure a vaccine is safe for humans? Why can’t everyone in the US get a serological test to see if they’ve already had COVID-19? What can the coronavirus pandemic teach us about policies and funding that impacts scientific research in the future? Additional resources from Dr. Julia Schaletzky, Executive Director of the Henry Wheeler Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases at University of California, Berkeley: Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases (CEND) http://cend.globalhealth.berkeley.edu/ CEND COVID-19 Outbreak Watch http://cend.globalhealth.berkeley.edu/coronavirus-outbreak-watch/ Immunotherapy and Vaccine Research Institute (IVRI) https://ivri.berkeley.edu/ Department of Molecular & Cell Biology (MCB) faculty bio for Julia Schaletzky, PhD https://haas.berkeley.edu/biology-business/academics/faculty/ Follow @CENDUCBerkeley on Twitter https://twitter.com/CENDUCBerkeley Follow  Dr. Schaletzky’s CEND profile http://cend.globalhealth.berkeley.edu/julia-schaletzky-phd/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, March 27, 2020

Coronavirus Test Shortages Explained (w/ Dr. Julia Schaletzky), Anonymous Anime Fan Helps Solve 25-Year-Old Math Mystery, and Can Ketamine Help with Depression?

Dr. Julia Schaletzky explains why the U.S. is having a hard time testing everyone for the coronavirus. Plus: learn about how ketamine can help with depression and anxiety; and how an anonymous Anime fan on 4chan helped solve a 25-year-old math puzzle. Additional resources from Dr. Julia Schaletzky, Executive Director of the Henry Wheeler Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases at University of California, Berkeley: Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases (CEND) http://cend.globalhealth.berkeley.edu/ CEND COVID-19 Outbreak Watch http://cend.globalhealth.berkeley.edu/coronavirus-outbreak-watch/ Immunotherapy and Vaccine Research Institute (IVRI) https://ivri.berkeley.edu/ Department of Molecular & Cell Biology (MCB) faculty bio for Julia Schaletzky, PhD https://haas.berkeley.edu/biology-business/academics/faculty/ Follow @CENDUCBerkeley on Twitter https://twitter.com/CENDUCBerkeley Follow  Dr. Schaletzky’s CEND profile http://cend.globalhealth.berkeley.edu/julia-schaletzky-phd/ How can ketamine treat anxiety? by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Brock in Utah) Chen, J. (2019, March 21). How New Ketamine Drug Helps with Depression. Yale Medicine; YaleMedicine.org. https://www.yalemedicine.org/stories/ketamine-depression/   Meisner, R. C. (2019, May 22). Ketamine for major depression: New tool, new questions - Harvard Health Blog. Harvard Health Blog. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/ketamine-for-major-depression-new-tool-new-questions-2019052216673   U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (2017). Ketamine. In Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide. (pp. 68.) https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/sites/getsmartaboutdrugs.com/files/publications/DoA_2017Ed_Updated_6.16.17.pdf#page=68  Gao, M., Rejaei, D., & Liu, H. (2016). Ketamine use in current clinical practice. Acta Pharmacologica Sinica, 37(7), 865–872. https://doi.org/10.1038/aps.2016.5   Ketamine vs. Esketamine for Depression. (2019). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/two-takes-depression/201904/ketamine-vs-esketamine-depression   Office of the Commissioner. (2019). Understanding Unapproved Use of Approved Drugs “Off Label.” U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/patients/learn-about-expanded-access-and-other-treatment-options/understanding-unapproved-use-approved-drugs-label   Makin, S. (2019, April 12). Behind the Buzz: How Ketamine Changes the Depressed Patient’s Brain. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/behind-the-buzz-how-ketamine-changes-the-depressed-patients-brain/   An anonymous 4chan post helped solve a 25-year-old math puzzle by Grant Currin Sci-Fi Writer Greg Egan and Anonymous Math Whiz Advance Permutation Problem | Quanta Magazine. (2018). Quanta Magazine. https://www.quantamagazine.org/sci-fi-writer-greg-egan-and-anonymous-math-whiz-advance-permutation-problem-20181105/  Superpermutations — Greg Egan. (2018). Gregegan.Net. http://www.gregegan.net/SCIENCE/Su

Thu, March 26, 2020

How a Coronavirus Vaccine Might Work (w/ Dr. Julia Schaletzky) and Why We Call Steak “Beef” and Not “Cow”

Learn about how we make vaccines to fight viruses like the coronavirus, with help from Julia Schaletzky, Executive Director of the Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases at UC Berkeley. You’ll also learn about the weird history behind why we call steak “beef” and not “cow.” Additional resources from Dr. Julia Schaletzky, Executive Director of the Henry Wheeler Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases at University of California, Berkeley: Center for Emerging and Neglected Diseases (CEND) http://cend.globalhealth.berkeley.edu/ CEND COVID-19 Outbreak Watch http://cend.globalhealth.berkeley.edu/coronavirus-outbreak-watch/ Immunotherapy and Vaccine Research Institute (IVRI) https://ivri.berkeley.edu/ Department of Molecular & Cell Biology (MCB) faculty bio for Julia Schaletzky, PhD https://haas.berkeley.edu/biology-business/academics/faculty/ Follow @CENDUCBerkeley on Twitter https://twitter.com/CENDUCBerkeley Follow  Dr. Schaletzky’s CEND profile http://cend.globalhealth.berkeley.edu/julia-schaletzky-phd/ The Norman Conquest Is Why Steak Is "Beef" and Not "Cow" by Ashley Hamer https://curiosity.com/topics/the-norman-conquest-is-why-steak-is-beef-and-not-cow-curiosity Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, March 25, 2020

Memory’s Role in Social Anxiety, The First Synthetic Self-Replicating Genome, and Penguins Can Call Underwater

Learn about new research into how social anxiety works in the brain; how scientists developed the first synthetic self-replicating genome; and the adorable sounds penguins make underwater.  It's harder for people with social anxiety to remember encounters that ended positively by Kelsey Donk Dolan, E. W. (2020, February 13). Social anxiety is linked to impaired memory for positive social events. PsyPost; PsyPost. https://www.psypost.org/2020/02/social-anxiety-is-linked-to-impaired-memory-for-positive-social-events-55685  Social anxiety is associated with impaired memory for imagined social events with positive outcomes. (2019). Cognition and Emotion. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02699931.2019.1675596  Scientists just created the first synthetic self-replicating genome by Cameron Duke Ball, P. (2006). Smallest genome clocks in at 182 genes. Nature, news061009–10. https://www.nature.com/articles/news061009-10 El Karoui, M., Hoyos-Flight, M., & Fletcher, L. (2019). Future Trends in Synthetic Biology—A Report. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2019.00175 Gao, Q. Q., & McNally, E. M. (2015). The Dystrophin Complex: Structure, Function, and Implications for Therapy. Comprehensive Physiology, 1223–1239. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/cphy.c140048 Libicher, K., Hornberger, R., Heymann, M., & Mutschler, H. (2020). In vitro self-replication and multicistronic expression of large synthetic genomes. Nature Communications, 11(1), 1–8. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-14694-2 Reproductive genome from the laboratory. (2020, February 17). Www.Mpg.De. https://www.mpg.de/14473280/reproductive-genome-from-the-lab Penguins can call underwater by Steffie Drucker Hakai Magazine. (2020). Penguins Call Underwater | Hakai Magazine. Hakai Magazine; Hakai Magazine. https://www.hakaimagazine.com/news/penguins-call-underwater/  Thiebault, A., Charrier, I., Aubin, T., Green, D. B., & Pistorius, P. A. (2019). First evidence of underwater vocalisations in hunting penguins. PeerJ, 7, e8240. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.8240  Aubin, T., Jouventin, P., & Hildebrand, C. (2000). Penguins use the two–voice system to recognize each other. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series B: Biological Sciences, 267(1448), 1081–1087. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2000.1112  Emperor Penguin | National Geographic. (2011, June 10). Nationalgeographic.Com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/birds/e/emperor-penguin/  Fun videos from Chicago’s Museum Campus: Penguins explore the Shedd Aquarium https://twitter.com/shedd_aquarium/status/1239661654629023747 Chicago Tribune coverage https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-ent-shedd-penguins-field-trip-20200315-bpo4v5cwwnggzjp5ghccme3ray-story.html Adler Planetarium’s response https://twitter.com/AdlerPlanet/status/1240658129525919747 Field Museum’s response https://twitter.com/FieldMuseum/status/1240286876415799296

Tue, March 24, 2020

No One Born Blind Has Had Schizophrenia, Bacteria Engineered to Protect Honeybees, and The Surprising Way WWI Helmets Beat Modern Ones

Learn about a medical mystery involving blindness and schizophrenia; a new bacteria scientists developed to help protect honeybees; and the surprising strength of helmets used in World War I. No person who was born blind has ever been diagnosed with schizophrenia by Andrea Michelson Love, S. (2020, February 11). People Born Blind Are Mysteriously Protected From Schizophrenia. Vice; vice. https://www.vice.com/en_uk/article/939qbz/people-born-blind-are-mysteriously-protected-from-schizophrenia Morgan, V. A., Clark, M., Crewe, J., Valuri, G., Mackey, D. A., Badcock, J. C., & Jablensky, A. (2018). Congenital blindness is protective for schizophrenia and other psychotic illness. A whole-population study. Schizophrenia Research, 202, 414–416. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.schres.2018.06.061  Silverstein, S. M., Wang, Y., & Keane, B. P. (2013). Cognitive and Neuroplasticity Mechanisms by Which Congenital or Early Blindness May Confer a Protective Effect Against Schizophrenia. Frontiers in Psychology, 3. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2012.00624  Steve Silverstein’s chart tracking skills associated with blindness and schizophrenia: https://www.frontiersin.org/files/Articles/40106/fpsyg-03-00624-r2/image_m/fpsyg-03-00624-t001.jpg Prediction of adult-onset schizophrenia from childhood home movies of the patients | American Journal of Psychiatry. (2020). American Journal of Psychiatry. https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/abs/10.1176/ajp.147.8.1052?journalCode=ajp&  Pollak, T. A., & Corlett, P. R. (2019). Blindness, Psychosis, and the Visual Construction of the World. Schizophrenia Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbz098  Scientists have engineered bacteria to protect honeybees from colony collapse by Grant Currin Bacteria Engineered to Protect Bees from Pests and Pathogens - UT News. (2020, January 30). UT News. https://news.utexas.edu/2020/01/30/bacteria-engineered-to-protect-bees-from-pests-and-pathogens/  Leonard, S. P., Powell, J. E., Perutka, J., Geng, P., Heckmann, L. C., Horak, R. D., Davies, B. W., Ellington, A. D., Barrick, J. E., & Moran, N. A. (2020). Engineered symbionts activate honey bee immunity and limit pathogens. Science, 367(6477), 573–576. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aax9039  Ramsey, S. D., Ochoa, R., Bauchan, G., Gulbronson, C., Mowery, J. D., Cohen, A., Lim, D., Joklik, J., Cicero, J. M., Ellis, J. D., Hawthorne, D., & vanEngelsdorp, D. (2019). Varroa destructor feeds primarily on honey bee fat body tissue and not hemolymph. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 116(5), 1792–1801. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1818371116  US EPA,OCSPP. (2013, August 29). Colony Collapse Disorder | US EPA. US EPA. https://www.epa.gov/pollinator-protection/colony-collapse-disorder ‌ WWI helmets protected against shock waves as well as modern ones by Steffie Drucker WWI helmets protect against shock waves just as well as modern designs. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/du-whp021420.p

Mon, March 23, 2020

First Animal That Doesn’t Breathe Oxygen, Biggest Explosion in the Universe’s History, and Improving Memory with the Brain’s Immune System

Learn about the first animal scientists have ever discovered that doesn’t breathe oxygen; how we might be able to hijack the brain’s immune system to improve memory; and the biggest explosion in the history of the universe. Scientists discover first animal that doesn't breathe oxygen by Cameron Duke Specktor, B. (2020, February 24). Scientists discover first known animal that doesn’t breathe. Livescience.com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/first-non-breathing-animal.html   Yahalomi, D., Atkinson, S. D., Neuhof, M., Chang, E. S., Philippe, H., Cartwright, P., Bartholomew, J. L., & Huchon, D. (2020). A cnidarian parasite of salmon (Myxozoa: Henneguya) lacks a mitochondrial genome. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 201909907. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1909907117 We might be able to hijack the brain's immune system to improve memory by Grant Currin Weaver II, E., Doyle, H. (2019, August 8). Cells of the Brain. Dana Foundation. https://www.dana.org/article/cells-of-the-brain/#:~:text=  How the brain’s immune system could be harnessed to improve memory. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/ru-htb021020.php  ‌De Luca, S. N., Soch, A., Sominsky, L., Nguyen, T.-X., Bosakhar, A., & Spencer, S. J. (2020). Glial remodeling enhances short-term memory performance in Wistar rats. Journal of Neuroinflammation, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12974-020-1729-4  Astronomers detect biggest explosion in the history of the universe by Grant Currin Astronomers detect biggest explosion in the history of the universe. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/icfr-adb022720.php Giacintucci, S., Markevitch, M., Johnston-Hollitt, M., Wik, D. R., Wang, Q. H. S., & Clarke, T. E. (2020). Discovery of a Giant Radio Fossil in the Ophiuchus Galaxy Cluster. The Astrophysical Journal, 891(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.3847/1538-4357/ab6a9d  ‌This Black Hole Blew a Hole in the Cosmos. (2020, March 6). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/06/science/black-hole-cosmos-astrophysics.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, March 20, 2020

How to Clean Your Phone, More Info About a New Disease Won’t Comfort You, and the Best Workout Music According to Research

Learn about how to choose the best music for your workout playlist; why learning more about a new disease like coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) won’t comfort you; and how to clean your phone. For the best workout playlist, go for deep bass and fast tempos by Mae Rice Tunes for training: High-tempo music may make exercise easier and more beneficial. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/f-tft012920.php   MacMillan, A. (2014, August 19). What Type of Music Should I Listen To Before and During a Workout? Outside Online; Outside Magazine. https://www.outsideonline.com/1785571/what-type-music-should-i-listen-and-during-workout    Hsu, D. Y., Huang, L., Nordgren, L. F., Rucker, D. D., & Galinsky, A. D. (2014). The Music of Power. Social Psychological and Personality Science, 6(1), 75–83. https://doi.org/10.1177/1948550614542345    Patania, V. M., Padulo, J., Iuliano, E., Ardigò, L. P., Čular, D., Miletić, A., & De Giorgio, A. (2020). The Psychophysiological Effects of Different Tempo Music on Endurance Versus High-Intensity Performances. Frontiers in Psychology, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00074   More info about a disease won’t comfort you by Steffie Drucker  Knowing more about a virus threat may not satisfy you. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-03/osu-kma030920.php  Hubner, A. Y., & Hovick, S. R. (2020). Understanding Risk Information Seeking and Processing during an Infectious Disease Outbreak: The Case of Zika Virus. Risk Analysis. https://doi.org/10.1111/risa.13456  World Health Organization: WHO. (2018, July 20). Zika virus. Who.Int; World Health Organization: WHO. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/zika-virus  Keaten, J. (2016, February). WHO declares global emergency over Zika virus spread. AP News; Associated Press. https://apnews.com/af581b94ff5542ffa24cd45bed28e404  Robinson, B. (2020, March 13). The Psychology Of Uncertainty: How To Cope With COVID-19 Anxiety. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2020/03/12/the-psychology-of-uncertainty-how-to-cope-with-covid-19-anxiety/#569310f6394a  Markman, A. (2016, August 22). A Guide To Uncertainty For People Who Hate Not Knowing. Fast Company; Fast Company. https://www.fastcompany.com/3062984/a-guide-to-uncertainty-for-people-who-hate-not-knowing  How to clean your phone by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Linda) Meadow, J. F., Altrichter, A. E., & Green, J. L. (2014). Mobile phones carry the personal microbiome of their owners. PeerJ, 2, e447. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.447   This Is How to Clean Your Smartphone Without Destroying It. (2018). Curiosity.com. https://curiosity.com/topics/this-is-how-to-clean-your-smartphone-without-destroying-it-curiosity  ‌Kiedrowski, L. M., Perisetti, A., Loock, M. H., Khaitsa, M. L., & Guerrero, D. M. (2013). Disinfection of iPad to reduce contamination with Clostridium difficile and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Americ

Thu, March 19, 2020

Robot Workers May Change Prejudices, Hormonal Changes in Dads-to-Be, and How Salamanders Regrow Their Limbs

Learn about why a rising robot workforce may make humans less prejudiced towards other people; how studying a salamander that can regrow lost limbs could help us figure out how to help humans heal faster; and hormonal changes that happen in dads-to-be.  A rising robot workforce may make humans less prejudiced by Kelsey Donk Conrad, J. (2020). Opinion: Robot co-workers could reduce prejudice among humans. Los Angeles Times; Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2020-01-01/robots-workers-racial-prejudice-psychology  Jackson, J. C., Castelo, N., & Gray, K. (2020). Could a rising robot workforce make humans less prejudiced? American Psychologist. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2020-00794-001 Can knowing how salamanders regrow their limbs help humans do the same? by Andrea Michelson Regeneration: The amphibian’s opus. (2020, January). Knowable Magazine | Annual Reviews. https://www.knowablemagazine.org/article/living-world/2020/axolotl-limb-regeneration   Elizabeth Preston, Quanta Magazine. (2018, July 7). Salamander’s Genome Guards Secrets of Limb Regrowth. Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/salamander-rsquo-s-genome-guards-secrets-of-limb-regrowth/   Currie, J. D., Kawaguchi, A., Traspas, R. M., Schuez, M., Chara, O., & Tanaka, E. M. (2016). Live Imaging of Axolotl Digit Regeneration Reveals Spatiotemporal Choreography of Diverse Connective Tissue Progenitor Pools. Developmental Cell, 39(4), 411–423. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.devcel.2016.10.013   Smith, J. J., Timoshevskaya, N., Timoshevskiy, V. A., Keinath, M. C., Hardy, D., & Voss, S. R. (2019). A chromosome-scale assembly of the axolotl genome. Genome Research, 29(2), 317–324. https://doi.org/10.1101/gr.241901.118   Nowoshilow, S., Schloissnig, S., Fei, J.-F., Dahl, A., Pang, A. W. C., Pippel, M., Winkler, S., Hastie, A. R., Young, G., Roscito, J. G., Falcon, F., Knapp, D., Powell, S., Cruz, A., Cao, H., Habermann, B., Hiller, M., Tanaka, E. M., & Myers, E. W. (2018). The axolotl genome and the evolution of key tissue formation regulators. Nature, 554(7690), 50–55. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature25458   Gerber, T., Murawala, P., Knapp, D., Masselink, W., Schuez, M., Hermann, S., Gac-Santel, M., Nowoshilow, S., Kageyama, J., Khattak, S., Currie, J. D., Camp, J. G., Tanaka, E. M., & Treutlein, B. (2018). Single-cell analysis uncovers convergence of cell identities during axolotl limb regeneration. Science, 362(6413), eaaq0681. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aaq0681  Dads-to-Be Experience Hormonal Changes, Too by Ashley Hamer  Hamer, A. Dads-to-Be Experience Hormonal Changes, Too. (2017). Curiosity.com. https://curiosity.com/topics/dads-to-be-experience-hormonal-changes-too-curiosity  Edelstein, R. S., Chopik, W. J., Saxbe, D. E., Wardecker, B. M., Moors, A. C., & LaBelle, O. P. (2016). Prospective and dyadic associations between expectant parents’ prenatal hormone changes and postpartum parenting outcomes. Developmental Psychobiolog

Wed, March 18, 2020

Hearing Loss and Technology (w/ David Owen) and the Psychology of Reacting to a Crisis (Like COVID-19)

Author David Owen discusses what happens once you’ve lost your hearing — and how much technology can actually help. Then, learn about the psychology behind our reactions to a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.  Additional resources from David Owen: Pick up “Volume Control: Hearing in a Deafening World” on Amazon https://amzn.to/32l0dU5  Part 1 of our interview (why it’s never too early to protect your hearing) https://curiositydaily.com/its-never-too-early-to-protect-your-hearing-w-david-owen-and-why-you-should-work-in-90-minute-spurts/ Part 2 of our interview (protecting yourself from hearing loss) https://curiositydaily.com/protecting-yourself-from-hearing-loss-w-david-owen-and-why-woolly-mammoths-went-extinct/  Additional publications by David Owen https://amzn.to/2vW2xoy  Official website https://www.davidowen.net/ Articles by David Owen in The New Yorker https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/david-owen  "Adjustment reaction" and how to cope when first learning about a crisis by Kelsey Donk  Sandman, P. (2020). Adjustment Reactions: The Teachable Moment in Crisis Communication (Peter Sandman column). PSandman.com. http://www.psandman.com/col/teachable.htm Nieman Guide to Covering Pandemic Flu | Crisis Communication | How Do People React in a Pandemic? (2010). Harvard.edu. https://nieman.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/pod-assets/microsites/NiemanGuideToCoveringPandemicFlu/CrisisCommunication/HowDoPeopleReactInAPandemic.aspx.html#panic Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, March 18, 2020

Coronavirus Myths and FAQs with Dr. Amesh Adalja, Epidemiologist

Epidemiologist Amesh Adalja answers frequently asked questions about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in this special bonus episode. Dr. Adalja is a Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security, and will help you understand what we know and what we don’t know as of this week. In this episode, Dr. Amesh Amalja answers these frequently asked questions about COVID-19: What do we know for sure in terms of transmissibility, symptoms, severity of symptoms, mortality rate, incubation period — or is our understanding about everything evolving? What do we know about risk factors for specific comorbidities? Why comparisons to the seasonal flu are fair to make? If the virus isn’t as risky to children, then why are we closing schools? What is going to be accomplished by discouraging or limiting large groups of people getting together? Are you at a higher risk for more severe symptoms if you have had exposures to multiple different people who are carrying the virus? Why don’t we just expose young and healthy people to the virus to build up immunity? How much safer are we if everyone practices hand hygiene and social distancing? Any other coronavirus myths worth discussing? How long will it take for us to see the full impact of the pandemic and how will we reassess the extent of the damage in the future? Will this virus die off in the summer? What are the best medical sources to follow for coronavirus updates? Additional resources recommended by Dr. Amesh Adalja, an expert in emergency medicine and infectious diseases such as coronavirus disease 2019: Official website http://www.trackingzebra.com/ Follow @AmeshAA on Twitter https://twitter.com/AmeshAA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 information https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html STAT https://www.statnews.com/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, March 17, 2020

Dr. Amesh Adalja Explains Social Distancing for COVID-19, Birds Won’t Spread Fake News, and Using Auroras to Find Exoplanets

Dr. Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security, explains how today’s unprecedented closures can help save lives from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Plus: learn how birds avoid spreading fake news and how astronomers are using auroras to find distant exoplanets.  Birds alter the spread of information based on its trustworthiness by Kelsey Donk University of Montana researchers study how birds retweet news. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/tuom-uom021420.php  Carlson, N. V., Greene, E., & Templeton, C. N. (2020). Nuthatches vary their alarm calls based upon the source of the eavesdropped signals. Nature Communications, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-14414-w  Astronomers are finding distant exoplanets by looking for auroras in their home stars by Grant Currin Vedantham, H. K., Callingham, J. R., Shimwell, T. W., Tasse, C., Pope, B. J. S., Bedell, M., Snellen, I., Best, P., Hardcastle, M. J., Haverkorn, M., Mechev, A., O’Sullivan, S. P., Röttgering, H. J. A., & White, G. J. (2020). Coherent radio emission from a quiescent red dwarf indicative of star–planet interaction. Nature Astronomy. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-020-1011-9  New Exoplanet Search Strategy Claims First Discovery | Quanta Magazine. (2020). Quanta Magazine. https://www.quantamagazine.org/new-exoplanet-search-strategy-claims-first-discovery-20200218/  Additional resources recommended by Dr. Amesh Adalja: Official website http://www.trackingzebra.com/ Follow @AmeshAA on Twitter https://twitter.com/AmeshAA Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 information https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html STAT https://www.statnews.com/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, March 16, 2020

New Antibiotic Discovered by AI, How to Handle Traumatic Memories, and Why Extreme Temperatures Mess with Your Batteries

Learn about how to use focused attention to ease the memory of a traumatic event; why extreme temperatures mess with your batteries, and what you can do about it; and how researchers used machine learning to discover a powerful antibiotic for the first time.  Researchers ease the memory of traumatic events by having patients focus on neutral details by Kelsey Donk Focus on context diminishes memory of negative events, researchers report. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/uoia-foc020520.php   Dolcos, F., Katsumi, Y., Bogdan, P. C., Shen, C., Jun, S., Buetti, S., Lleras, A., Bost, K. F., Weymar, M., & Dolcos, S. (2020). The impact of focused attention on subsequent emotional recollection: A functional MRI investigation. Neuropsychologia, 138, 107338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2020.107338   Iordan, A. D., Dolcos, S., & Dolcos, F. (2018). Brain Activity and Network Interactions in the Impact of Internal Emotional Distraction. Cerebral Cortex, 29(6), 2607–2623. https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhy129  Why Extreme Temperatures Mess With Your Batteries by Ashley Hamer: https://curiosity.com/topics/heres-why-extreme-temperatures-drain-your-batteries-curiosity A powerful antibiotic was discovered using machine learning for the first time by Grant Currin E&T editorial staff. (2020, February 21). New antibiotic discovered using machine learning algorithm. Theiet.Org. https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2020/02/new-antibiotic-discovered-using-machine-learning-algorithm/  Sample, I. (2020, February 20). Powerful antibiotic discovered using machine learning for first time. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/feb/20/antibiotic-that-kills-drug-resistant-bacteria-discovered-through-ai  Stokes, J. M., Yang, K., Swanson, K., Jin, W., Cubillos-Ruiz, A., Donghia, N. M., MacNair, C. R., French, S., Carfrae, L. A., Bloom-Ackerman, Z., Tran, V. M., Chiappino-Pepe, A., Badran, A. H., Andrews, I. W., Chory, E. J., Church, G. M., Brown, E. D., Jaakkola, T. S., Barzilay, R., & Collins, J. J. (2020). A Deep Learning Approach to Antibiotic Discovery. Cell, 180(4), 688-702.e13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2020.01.021  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, March 13, 2020

Speed Listening’s Effects on Emotion, Surprising Differences Between White and Brown Rice, and Pi Almost Legally Changed to 3.2

Learn about how speed listening to podcasts (or "podfasting") affects our emotions; the health differences between white and brown rice; and the time pi was once almost legally changed to 3.2. Speed listening’s effects on emotion by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from S.P.) Rousseau, S. (2020, January 24). I Tried Listening to Podcasts at 3x and Broke My Brain. Medium; OneZero. https://onezero.medium.com/i-tried-listening-to-podcasts-at-3x-and-broke-my-brain-d8823edecb7c  Liebenthal, E., Silbersweig, D. A., & Stern, E. (2016). The Language, Tone and Prosody of Emotions: Neural Substrates and Dynamics of Spoken-Word Emotion Perception. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2016.00506  Murray, I. R., & Arnott, J. L. (1993). Toward the simulation of emotion in synthetic speech: A review of the literature on human vocal emotion. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 93(2), 1097–1108. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.405558  Philippou-Hubner, D., Vlasenko, B., Bock, R., & Wendemuth, A. (2012). The Performance of the Speaking Rate Parameter in Emotion Recognition from Speech. 2012 IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo. https://doi.org/10.1109/icme.2012.183  Kraxenberger, M., Menninghaus, W., Roth, A., & Scharinger, M. (2018). Prosody-Based Sound-Emotion Associations in Poetry. Frontiers in Psychology, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01284  The health differences between white and brown rice are dead even by Steffie Drucker Whelan, C. (2017, May 25). Brown Rice vs. White Rice: Which Is Better for You? Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/brown-rice-vs-white-rice  Allan, P. (2020, February 19). Is Brown Rice Really That Much Healthier Than White Rice? Lifehacker. https://lifehacker.com/is-brown-rice-really-that-much-healthier-than-white-ric-1820044994  ‌Parletta, N. (2018, December 5). Rice is a major source of arsenic exposure. Cosmos Magazine. https://cosmosmagazine.com/biology/rice-is-a-major-source-of-arsenic-exposure   Pi Was Once Almost Legally Changed to 3.2 by Ashley Hamer:https://curiosity.com/topics/happy-pi-day-how-pi-was-almost-legally-changed-to-32-curiosity Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, March 12, 2020

Myths and Science of Binaural Beats, How to Talk About Historical Injustices, and Australian Dingos Evolved from Pet Dogs

Learn about whether binaural beats are worth the hype; how Australian dingos evolved from domesticated animals; and how to navigate some unexpected consequences of talking about historical injustices. Are binaural beats worth the hype? by Andrea Michelson Binaural beats synchronize brain activity, don’t affect mood. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/sfn-bbs021120.php   ‌Smith, L. (2019, September 30). What are binaural beats, and how do they work? Medicalnewstoday.Com; Medical News Today. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320019   Perez, H. D. O., Dumas, G., & Lehmann, A. (2020). Binaural beats through the auditory pathway: from brainstem to connectivity patterns. Eneuro, ENEURO.0232-19.2020. https://doi.org/10.1523/eneuro.0232-19.2020   ‌López-Caballero, F., & Escera, C. (2017). Binaural Beat: A Failure to Enhance EEG Power and Emotional Arousal. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 11. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00557  Garcia-Argibay, M., Santed, M. A., & Reales, J. M. (2017). Binaural auditory beats affect long-term memory. Psychological Research, 83(6), 1124–1136. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00426-017-0959-2   Dingos descended from domesticated dogs by Cameron Duke Handwerk, B. (2018, August 15). How Accurate Is Alpha's Theory of Dog Domestication? https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-wolves-really-became-dogs-180970014/  Smith, B. (2015). The Dingo Debate: Origins, Behaviour and Conservation. Csiro Publishing. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=j6omCgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=Smith,+B.+(2015).+dingo+debate+-+origins,+behaviour+and+conservation.+Csiro+Publishing.&ots=3_mq6lMji_&sig=mZZsGU__kGJWWujADYBBwmemUA4#v=onepage&q=land%20bridge&f=false  KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2020, February 11). They were once domestic pets, then natural selection made dingoes wild. https://phys.org/news/2020-02-domestic-pets-natural-dingoes-wild.html  Zhang, S.-J., Wang, G.-D., Ma, P., Zhang, L.-L., Yin, T.-T., Liu, Y.-H., … Zhang, Y.-P. (2020). Genomic regions under selection in the feralization of the dingoes. Nature Communications, 11(1). doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-14515-6   Arendt, M., Cairns, K. M., Ballard, J. W. O., Savolainen, P., & Axelsson, E. (2016). Diet adaptation in dog reflects spread of prehistoric agriculture. Heredity, 117(5), 301–306. https://doi.org/10.1038/hdy.2016.48   Bringing up historical injustices makes majority groups defensive, but there's a way around it  by Kelsey Donk Bringing Up Past Injustices Make Majority Groups Defensive. (2020, February 5). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/02/research-bringing-up-past-injustices-make-majority-groups-defensive   Social identity theory | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica. (2020). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/social-identity-theory   Hideg, I., & Wilson, A. E. (2020). History backfires: Reminders of past injustices against women undermine support for workp

Wed, March 11, 2020

Protecting Yourself from Hearing Loss (w/ David Owen) and Why Woolly Mammoths Went Extinct

Learn about some of the most common causes for hearing loss and how you can protect your ears from them, from author David Owen. You’ll also learn about how woolly mammoth DNA has given us new insight into what made them go extinct. Additional resources from David Owen: Part 1 of our interview https://curiositydaily.com/its-never-too-early-to-protect-your-hearing-w-david-owen-and-why-you-should-work-in-90-minute-spurts/ Pick up “Volume Control: Hearing in a Deafening World” on Amazon https://amzn.to/32l0dU5  Additional publications by David Owen https://amzn.to/2vW2xoy  Official website https://www.davidowen.net/ Articles by David Owen in The New Yorker https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/david-owen  Mammoth DNA gives clues as to what wiped them out by Grant Currin Study resurrects mammoth DNA to explore the cause of their extinction. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/oupu-srm020720.php   Fry, E., Kim, S. K., Chigurapti, S., Mika, K. M., Ratan, A., Dammermann, A., Mitchell, B. J., Miller, W., & Lynch, V. J. (2020). Functional architecture of deleterious genetic variants in the genome of a Wrangel Island mammoth. Genome Biology and Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1093/gbe/evz279   Timeline of the human condition. (2016). Southampton.ac.uk. http://www.southampton.ac.uk/~cpd/history.html   Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, March 10, 2020

Why Yoga Reduces Depression, Why Plastic Bag Fees Work So Well, and How Bumblebees Can Carry So Much

Learn about why plastic bag fees have such a big influence on your behavior; how bumblebees are able to fly around while carrying up to 80 percent of their own body weight; and the neuroscience behind why yoga reduces depression. How plastic bag and coffee cup surcharges go beyond money to influence your decisions by Kelsey Donk Environment, U. (2018). Legal limits on single-use plastics and microplastics. UNEP - UN Environment Programme. https://www.unenvironment.org/resources/report/legal-limits-single-use-plastics-and-microplastics Research: Why We’re Incentivized by Discounts and Surcharges. (2020, February 13). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/02/research-why-were-incentivized-by-discounts-and-surcharges  Lieberman, A., Duke, K. E., & Amir, O. (2019). How incentive framing can harness the power of social norms. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 151, 118–131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obhdp.2018.12.001  Bumblebees are more efficient the heavier they are by Grant Currin Bumblebees carry heavy loads in economy mode. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/uoc--bch020420.php  Combes, S. A., Gagliardi, S. F., Switzer, C. M., & Dillon, M. E. (2020). Kinematic flexibility allows bumblebees to increase energetic efficiency when carrying heavy loads. Science Advances, 6(6), eaay3115. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aay3115  Why does yoga reduce depression? Researchers say GABA might be the link by Grant Currin Cramer, H., Anheyer, D., Lauche, R., & Dobos, G. (2017). A systematic review of yoga for major depressive disorder. Journal of Affective Disorders, 213, 70–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2017.02.006  Researchers identify link between decreased depressive symptoms, yoga and the neurotransmitter GABA. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-02/buso-ril020320.php  Streeter, C. C., Gerbarg, P. L., Brown, R. P., Scott, T. M., Nielsen, G. H., Owen, L., Sakai, O., Sneider, J. T., Nyer, M. B., & Silveri, M. M. (2020). Thalamic Gamma Aminobutyric Acid Level Changes in Major Depressive Disorder After a 12-Week Iyengar Yoga and Coherent Breathing Intervention. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2019.0234  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, March 09, 2020

Pop Songs Are Getting Sadder, Mysterious Radio Signals from Outer Space, and It Pays to “Just Be Yourself”

Learn about why pop songs are getting sadder; a mysterious radio signal coming from outer space every 16 days; and why it pays to be yourself when you’re in a high-stakes situation. Pop songs are getting sadder by Kelsey Donk Acerbi, A. (2020, February 4). Why are pop songs getting sadder than they used to be? Aeon; Aeon. https://aeon.co/ideas/why-are-pop-songs-getting-sadder-than-they-used-to-be   Brand, C. O., Acerbi, A., & Mesoudi, A. (2019). Cultural evolution of emotional expression in 50 years of song lyrics. Evolutionary Human Sciences, 1. https://doi.org/10.1017/ehs.2019.11   Musical trends and predictability of success in contemporary songs in and out of the top charts | Royal Society Open Science. (2018). Royal Society Open Science. https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rsos.171274#d3e1446  A newly detected fast radio burst appears to be repeating in a 16-day cycle by Grant Currin Starr, M. (2020). Powerful Radio Signal From Deep Space Appears to Be Repeating in a 16-Day Cycle. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/periodicity-has-been-detected-in-a-repeating-fast-radio-burst   FRB Collaboration, Amiri, M., C, A. B., M, B. K., Bhardwaj, M., J, B. P., Brar, C., Chawla, P., Chen, T., F, C. J., Cubranic, D., Deng, M., T, D. N., Dobbs, M., Q, D. F., Fandino, M., Fonseca, E., M, G. B., Giri, U., … V, Z. A. (2020). Periodic activity from a fast radio burst source. ArXiv.org. https://arxiv.org/abs/2001.10275   High Energy Astrophysics Picture Of the Week. (2016). NASA.gov. https://heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/objects/heapow/archive/transients/frbgrb_swift.html   It pays to be yourself in job interviews by Kelsey Donk It Pays to Be Yourself. (2020, February 13). Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2020/02/research-it-pays-to-be-yourself  Gino, F., Sezer, O., & Huang, L. (2020). To be or not to be your authentic self? Catering to others’ preferences hinders performance. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obhdp.2020.01.003  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, March 06, 2020

Astronomy’s Problem with Starlink (w/ Vivienne Baldassare) and Why Toilet Paper Is White

Learn about Starlink’s unintended consequences for astronomy from astrophysicist Vivienne Baldassare, NASA Einstein Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University. Then, learn why toilet paper is white. If you think the night sky should be included in assessments of the environmental impact of government projects, you can get involved in the Council on Environmental Quality’s Proposal to Update its NEPA Implementing Regulations. Comments should be submitted on or before March 10, 2020.  Read the document and submit comments here: https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=CEQ-2019-0003-0001 Tips on how to submit effective comments: https://www.regulations.gov/docs/Tips_For_Submitting_Effective_Comments.pdf More information: CEQ’s Proposal to Update its NEPA Implementing Regulations | Council on Environmental Quality NEPA Modernization https://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq/nepa-modernization/ NASA: In 2018, there were ~20,000 objects in orbit, ~4,500 of which are spacecraft https://orbitaldebris.jsc.nasa.gov/quarterly-news/pdfs/odqnv22i1.pdf Website of Vivienne Baldassare, NASA Einstein Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University: http://viviennebaldassare.com/ Vivienne Baldassare | Department of Astronomy. (2017). Yale.edu. https://astronomy.yale.edu/people/vivienne-baldassare Follow @vbaldassare on Twitter https://twitter.com/vbaldassare Why toilet paper is white by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Gerald) Technologies for reducing dioxin in the manufacture of bleached wood pulp. (1989). Google Books. https://books.google.com/books/about/Technologies_for_reducing_dioxin_in_the.html?id=iBhRA3mNiJEC  Tissue. (2020). American Forest & Paper Association | afandpa.org. https://www.afandpa.org/our-products/tissue  Chemical composition of wood (Date unknown). Mendel University in Brno | Mendelu.cz. https://is.mendelu.cz/eknihovna/opory/zobraz_cast.pl?cast=19242  The Nature of Lignin. (1991, November). Conservation-us.org. https://cool.conservation-us.org/byorg/abbey/ap/ap04/ap04-4/ap04-402.html  Understanding the effect of machine technology and cellulosic fibers on tissue properties – A Review  :: BioResources. (2018). @bioresjournal. https://bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu/resources/understanding-the-effect-of-machine-technology-and-cellulosic-fibers-on-tissue-properties-a-review/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, March 05, 2020

Boost Self-Control by Asking for Support, Gene-Stealing Organisms, and How Lipreading Works in the Brain

Learn about a research-backed way to achieve better self control by asking for help from others; how Ambystoma salamanders “steal” DNA from other species via kleptogenesis; and how your brain can process visual information as sound. For better self control, ask for support from others by Kelsey Donk Juan Pablo Bermúdez. (2020, January 15). Self-Reliance Isn’t a Superpower, It’s a Vice. Medium; Elemental. https://elemental.medium.com/self-reliance-isnt-a-superpower-it-s-a-vice-976508e18774  Duckworth, A. L., Milkman, K. L., & Laibson, D. (2018). Beyond Willpower: Strategies for Reducing Failures of Self-Control. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 19(3), 102–129. https://doi.org/10.1177/1529100618821893  Kleptogenesis is evolution's weirdest breeding technique by Cameron Duke Feltman, R. (2017, June 14). How a female-only line of salamanders “steals” genes from unsuspecting males. Popular Science; Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/female-salamander-kleptogenesis/  Unisexual salamanders (genus Ambystoma) present a new reproductive mode for eukaryotes - Genome. (2020). Genome. https://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/abs/10.1139/G06-152#.Xk2rBpNKhhE  Bi, K., & Bogart, J. P. (2006). Identification of intergenomic recombinations in unisexual salamanders of the genus Ambystoma by genomic in situ hybridization (GISH). Cytogenetic and Genome Research, 112(3–4), 307–312. https://doi.org/10.1159/000089885  Parthenogenesis - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. (2019). Sciencedirect.Com. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/parthenogenesis  Ambystoma barbouri (Streamside Salamander). (2017). Animal Diversity Web. https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Ambystoma_barbouri/  Lip reading without sound lights up your auditory cortex, and scientists now know why by Grant Currin Hearing through lip-reading. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/sfn-htl010220.php  What is Magnetoencephalography (MEG)? | Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences (I-LABS). (2012). Washington.edu. http://ilabs.washington.edu/what-magnetoencephalography-meg  Bourguignon, M., Baart, M., Kapnoula, E. C., & Molinaro, N. (2019). Lip-Reading Enables the Brain to Synthesize Auditory Features of Unknown Silent Speech. The Journal of Neuroscience, 40(5), 1053–1065. https://doi.org/10.1523/jneurosci.1101-19.2019  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, March 04, 2020

It’s Never Too Early to Protect Your Hearing (w/ David Owen) and Why You Should Work in 90-Minute Spurts

Author David Owen discusses how hearing works and why it’s important to protect even when you’re young. Plus: learn how to be more productive by tapping into your “ultradian rhythms.”  For Better Productivity, Work in 90-Minute Spurts by Ashley Hamer: https://curiosity.com/topics/for-better-productivity-work-in-90-minute-spurts-curiosity  Additional resources from David Owen: Pick up “Volume Control: Hearing in a Deafening World” on Amazon https://amzn.to/32l0dU5  Additional publications by David Owen https://amzn.to/2vW2xoy  Official website https://www.davidowen.net/ Articles by David Owen in The New Yorker https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/david-owen  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, March 03, 2020

Fonts Can Send Political Messages, Don’t Always Trust Your First Instinct, and Nucleic Acids Beyond DNA and RNA

Learn about how certain fonts can send political messages; why the “first instinct fallacy” says you shouldn’t always go with your first instinct; and why DNA and RNA are just two of millions of possible genetic molecules. Fonts can send political messages by Kelsey Donk Fonts in campaign communications have liberal or conservative leanings. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/vt-fic012420.php  What’s in a Font?: Ideological Perceptions of Typography. (2019). Communication Studies. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10510974.2019.1692884   The "first instinct fallacy" says your gut response isn't always right by Steffie Drucker Harford, T. (2019, May 10). Our first instinct is far too often wrong. Financial Times. https://www.ft.com/content/32e4b22e-7197-11e9-bbfb-5c68069fbd15   Couchman, J. J. (2015, September 3). Should you rely on first instincts when answering a multiple choice exam? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/should-you-rely-on-first-instincts-when-answering-a-multiple-choice-exam-43313   Kruger, J., Wirtz, D., & Miller, D. T. (2005). Counterfactual thinking and the first instinct fallacy. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 88(5), 725–735. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-3514.88.5.725   Couchman, J. J., Miller, N. E., Zmuda, S. J., Feather, K., & Schwartzmeyer, T. (2015). The instinct fallacy: the metacognition of answering and revising during college exams. Metacognition and Learning, 11(2), 171–185. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11409-015-9140-8   DNA and RNA are only two of millions of possible genetic molecules by Grant Currin DNA is only one among millions of possible genetic molecules. (2019). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-11/tiot-dio103119.php  Mandelbaum, R. F. (2019, November 12). DNA Could Be One of a Million Possible Genetic Molecules. Gizmodo; Gizmodo. https://gizmodo.com/dna-could-be-one-of-a-million-possible-genetic-molecule-1839807587  Cleaves, H. J., Butch, C., Burger, P. B., Goodwin, J., & Meringer, M. (2019). One Among Millions: The Chemical Space of Nucleic Acid-Like Molecules. Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, 59(10), 4266–4277. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jcim.9b00632  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, March 02, 2020

History’s Average Commute Time, Fight Procrastination with Emotions, and the Largest Ever Study of Cancer Genomes

Learn about how little the average commute time has changed throughout human history; what researchers learned from the largest-ever study of cancer genomes; and why procrastination is about managing emotions, not time. The Marchetti Constant by Kelsey Donk English, J. (2019, August 29). The History of Cities Is About How We Get to Work. CityLab; CityLab. https://www.citylab.com/transportation/2019/08/commute-time-city-size-transportation-urban-planning-history/597055/   Marchetti, C. (2011). Anthropological Invariants in Travel Behavior. Iiasa.Ac.At. http://pure.iiasa.ac.at/id/eprint/4071/  Scientists have released the largest-ever study of cancer genomes by Grant Currin Gallagher, J. (2020, February 5). Landmark study to transform cancer treatment. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51391151   Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes. (2020). Nature.com. https://doi.org/10.1038/d42859-020-00001-y  Massive cancer genome study reveals how DNA errors drive tumor growth. (2020, February 5). Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/02/massive-cancer-genome-study-reveals-how-dna-errors-drive-tumor-growth   Genetics Home Reference. (2020). What is a genome? Genetics Home Reference. https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/hgp/genome   Procrastination is about managing emotions, not time by Kelsey Donk Jarrett, C. (2020). Why procrastination is about managing emotions, not time. BBC.com. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200121-why-procrastination-is-about-managing-emotions-not-time   Tice, D. M., Bratslavsky, E., & Baumeister, R. F. (2001). Emotional distress regulation takes precedence over impulse control: if you feel bad, do it! Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 80(1), 53–67. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11195891   Sirois, F. M. (2015). Is procrastination a vulnerability factor for hypertension and cardiovascular disease? Testing an extension of the procrastination–health model. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 38(3), 578–589. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-015-9629-2   Kashdan, T. B., & Rottenberg, J. (2010). Psychological flexibility as a fundamental aspect of health. Clinical Psychology Review, 30(7), 865–878. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpr.2010.03.001   Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, February 28, 2020

Quitting Smoking May Reawaken Healthy Cells, Why You Yawn During Exercise, and Telling the Age of Crime Scene Fingerprints

Learn about how quitting smoking may reawaken healthy cells; how researchers figured out how to tell the age of crime scene fingerprints to help investigators; and why you sometimes yawn while exercising or singing.  Quitting smoking doesn’t just slow lung damage, but can also reawaken undamaged cells by Grant Currin Gallagher, J. (2020, January 29). Lungs “magically” heal damage from smoking. BBC News. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-51279355  Pfeifer, G. P. (2020, January 29). Smoke signals in the DNA of normal lung cells. Nature, 578(7794), 224–226. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-020-00165-7  Yoshida, K., Gowers, K. H. C., Lee-Six, H., Chandrasekharan, D. P., Coorens, T., Maughan, E. F., Beal, K., Menzies, A., Millar, F. R., Anderson, E., Clarke, S. E., Pennycuick, A., Thakrar, R. M., Butler, C. R., Kakiuchi, N., Hirano, T., Hynds, R. E., Stratton, M. R., Martincorena, I., … Campbell, P. J. (2020, January 29). Tobacco smoking and somatic mutations in human bronchial epithelium. Nature, 578(7794), 266–272. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-1961-1  It's been impossible to tell the age of crime scene fingerprints — until now by Grant Currin Determining Fingerprint Age with Mass Spectrometry Imaging via Ozonolysis of Triacylglycerols. (2020, January 3). Analytical Chemistry. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.analchem.9b04765  Residues in fingerprints hold clues to their age. (2020, January 22). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/acs-rif012220.php  Why we yawn during exercise by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Kate in Pennsylvania) Provine, R. R., Tate, B. C., & Geldmacher, L. L. (1987). Yawning: No effect of 3–5% CO2, 100% O2, and exercise. Behavioral and Neural Biology, 48(3), 382–393. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0163-1047(87)90944-7  Massen, J. J. M., Dusch, K., Eldakar, O. T., & Gallup, A. C. (2014). A thermal window for yawning in humans: Yawning as a brain cooling mechanism. Physiology & Behavior, 130, 145–148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2014.03.032  The science of the exercise yawn. (2017). Furthermore from Equinox. https://furthermore.equinox.com/articles/2017/09/yawning  McKinney, James C. The Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults. (2005). Google Books. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=znaCDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA1&dq=singing+yawn&ots=DKpXxdwhGJ&sig=IjgkdxkqyENjWLoXJTDaYB94G30#v=onepage&q=yawn&f=false  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, February 27, 2020

Lying to Seem Honest, The Physics of the ‘Cheerios Effect,’ and Wasps that Recognize Faces

Learn about why sometimes people lie to seem more honest; how researchers finally figured out how to explain the Cheerios effect; and what we learned about evolution from studying Northern paper wasps, which can recognize each other’s faces.    Sometimes, People Lie to Seem Honest by Kelsey Donk People may lie to appear honest. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/apa-pml012820.php   Meera Senthilingam, CNN. (2020, January 30). People lie to seem more honest, study finds. CNN. https://us.cnn.com/2020/01/30/health/lying-to-seem-honest-reputation-wellness/index.html   Choshen-Hillel, S., Shaw, A., & Caruso, E. M. (2020). Lying to appear honest. Journal of Experimental Psychology. General, 10.1037/xge0000737. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0000737  Researchers Finally Explain the "Cheerios Effect" by Andrea Michelson Researchers directly measure “Cheerios effect” forces for the first time. (2019, December 19). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/bu-rdm121919.php  Crash Chemistry Academy. (2018, January 5). surface tension - what is it, how does it form, what properties does it impart [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMzqiAuOSz0  It’s Okay To Be Smart. (2017, October 25). The Cheerios Effect [YouTube Video]. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbKAwk-OG_w  Wasps Can Recognize Each Others' Faces by Cameron Duke Staff, S. X. (2020, January 27). “Profound” evolution: Wasps learn to recognize faces. Phys.org; Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2020-01-profound-evolution-wasps.html  Miller, S. E., Legan, A. W., Henshaw, M. T., Ostevik, K. L., Samuk, K., Uy, F. M. K., & Sheehan, M. J. (2020, February 11). Evolutionary dynamics of recent selection on cognitive abilities. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(6), 3045–3052. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1918592117  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, February 26, 2020

Pablo Escobar's Hippos Overtaking Colombia, More Phytoplankton Is Good for the Planet, and Seeing Climate Change in Daily Weather

Learn about why a predicted increase in phytoplankton is good news for our environment; how researchers can detect evidence of climate change from just one day of global weather conditions; and how Pablo Escobar's hippos became an invasive species in Colombia.  Oceanographers Predict an Increase in Phytoplankton by Andrea Michelson Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. (2018). Phytoplankton - A Simple Guide | WHOI. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/ocean-topics/ocean-life/phytoplankton/   UCI News Staff. (2020, January 27). Contradicting prevalent view, UCI oceanographers predict increase in phytoplankton. UCI News. https://news.uci.edu/2020/01/27/contradicting-prevalent-view-uci-oceanographers-predict-increase-in-phytoplankton/   Flombaum, P., Wang, W.-L., Primeau, F. W., & Martiny, A. C. (2020). Global picophytoplankton niche partitioning predicts overall positive response to ocean warming. Nature Geoscience, 13(2), 116–120. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41561-019-0524-2  The Signal of Human-Caused Climate Change Has Emerged in Everyday Weather by Grant Currin Sippel, S., Meinshausen, N., Fischer, E. M., Székely, E., & Knutti, R. (2020). Climate change now detectable from any single day of weather at global scale. Nature Climate Change, 10(1), 35–41. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41558-019-0666-7  Freedman, A. (2020, January 2). The signal of human-caused climate change has emerged in everyday weather, study finds. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2020/01/02/signal-human-caused-climate-change-has-emerged-every-day-weather-study-finds/  Climate signals detected in global weather. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/ez-csd122319.php  Climate Change: Global Temperature | NOAA Climate.gov. (2020). Climate.Gov. https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-global-temperature  Pablo Escobar's Hippos Have Become an Invasive Species in Colombia by Grant Currin Drug Lord’s Hippos Make Their Mark on Foreign Ecosystem. (2020). UCSD.edu. https://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/feature/drug-lords-hippos-make-their-mark-on-foreign-ecosystem   Alison DeNisco Rayome. (2020, January 29). Pablo Escobar’s hippos have become an invasive species in Colombia. CNET. https://www.cnet.com/news/pablo-escobars-hippos-have-become-an-invasive-species-in-colombia/  Shurin, J. B., Aranguren Riaño, N., Duque Negro, D., Lopez, D. E., Jones, N. T., Laverde‐R, O., Neu, A., & Pedroza Ramos, A. (2020). Ecosystem effects of the world’s largest invasive animal. Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.2991   Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, February 25, 2020

Katherine Johnson’s Legacy, The World’s First Living Robots, and Zinc Doesn’t Cure Colds

Learn about the legacy of the trailblazing NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson; how scientists recently built xenobots, the world’s first living robots; and why zinc probably isn’t as good for colds as you think.  Katherine Johnson Is the Human 'Computer' Who Helped Us Go to Space by Ashley Hamer Hamer, A. Katherine Johnson Is the Human “Computer” Who Helped Us Go to Space. (2016, December 13). Curiosity.com. https://curiosity.com/topics/katherine-johnson-is-the-human-computer-who-helped-us-go-to-space-curiosity/  Xenobots: the World’s First Assembled Organisms by Cameron Duke Team Builds the First Living Robots. (2020, January 13). Uvm.edu. https://www.uvm.edu/uvmnews/news/team-builds-first-living-robots  Simon, M. (2020, January 13). Meet Xenobot, an Eerie New Kind of Programmable Organism. Wired; WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/xenobot/  Kriegman, S., Blackiston, D., Levin, M., & Bongard, J. (2020, January 28). A scalable pipeline for designing reconfigurable organisms. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(4), 1853–1859. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1910837117  Zinc Probably Isn't as Good for Colds as You Think by Grant Currin Can zinc zap a cold? (2017). Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-cold/expert-answers/zinc-for-colds/faq-20057769  Zinc lozenges did not shorten the duration of colds. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/uoh-zld012820.php  Hemilä, H., Haukka, J., Alho, M., Vahtera, J., & Kivimäki, M. (2020). Zinc acetate lozenges for the treatment of the common cold: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 10(1), e031662. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031662  ‌Stark, L. (2009, June 16). Zicam Zinc Nasal Sprays May Damage Sense of Smell, FDA Says. ABC News; ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/Health/ColdandFluNews/story?id=7853178&page=1  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, February 24, 2020

Your Dance Style Is as Unique as Your Fingerprint, the Myth of Muscle Confusion, and How Animals Get Color Without Pigment

Learn about whether the exercise trend of “muscle confusion” really works; how structural colors give animals their vibrant hues; and why the way you dance is just as unique as your fingerprint.  The Myth of Muscle Confusion by Kelsey Donk Hutchinson, A. (2020, January 23). How to Make Your Strength Routine Evidence-Based. Outside Online; Outside Magazine. https://www.outsideonline.com/2408204/strength-training-research-2020  How ‘Muscle Confusion’ Might Help Your Workouts. (2020, January 8). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/08/well/move/muscle-confusion-exercise-workouts-fitness.html  Baz-Valle, E., Schoenfeld, B. J., Torres-Unda, J., Santos-Concejero, J., & Balsalobre-Fernández, C. (2019, December 27). The effects of exercise variation in muscle thickness, maximal strength and motivation in resistance trained men. PLOS ONE, 14(12), e0226989. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0226989  How Animals Get Color Without Pigment by Grant Currin Color from Structure. (2013, January 31). The Scientist Magazine®; The Scientist Magazine. https://www.the-scientist.com/cover-story/color-from-structure-39860  Hummingbirds’ rainbow colors come from pancake-shaped structures in their feathers. (2020, January 10). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/01/200110110909.htm  Rae Ellen Bichell. (2014, November 12). How Animals Hacked The Rainbow And Got Stumped On Blue. NPR.org. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/11/12/347736896/how-animals-hacked-the-rainbow-and-got-stumped-on-blue  Sun, J., Bharat Bhushan, & Tong, J. (2013, May 10). Structural coloration in nature. ResearchGate; RSC Advances. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/255772388_Structural_coloration_in_nature  Your Dance Style Is as Unique as Your Fingerprint by Steffie Drucker The way you dance is unique, and computers can tell it’s you. (2020, January 17). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/01/200117104740.htm  Dance to your own drum: Identification of musical genre and individual dancer from motion capture using machine learning. (2020, January 13). Journal of New Music Research. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09298215.2020.1711778   Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, February 21, 2020

Why Brussels Sprouts Taste Better Now, Luxury Buying Makes People Feel Fake, and Whether People Think in Words or Pictures

Learn about whether people think in words or in pictures; why brussels sprouts really are tastier than they used to be; and why buying luxury items might make you feel like an impostor. Whether People Think in Words or Pictures by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Alicia) (2020). Twitter. https://twitter.com/KylePlantEmoji/status/1221713792913965061  Heavey, C. L., & Hurlburt, R. T. (2008). The phenomena of inner experience. Consciousness and Cognition, 17(3), 798–810. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.concog.2007.12.006 Pristine Inner Experience. (2020). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pristine-inner-experience  Amit, E., Hoeflin, C., Hamzah, N., & Fedorenko, E. (2017). An asymmetrical relationship between verbal and visual thinking: Converging evidence from behavior and fMRI. NeuroImage, 152, 619–627. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2017.03.029 Why Brussels Sprouts Taste Better Now by Steffie Drucker From Culinary Dud To Stud: How Dutch Plant Breeders Built Our Brussels Sprouts Boom. (2019, October 30). NPR.Org. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/10/30/773457637/from-culinary-dud-to-stud-how-dutch-plant-breeders-built-our-brussels-sprouts-bo  Beck, A. (2019, November 7). It’s Not Your Imagination, Brussels Sprouts Really Do Taste Better Now. Better Homes & Gardens; Better Homes & Gardens. https://www.bhg.com/news/brussels-sprouts-less-bitter/  Pearson, H. (2006, September 18). Distaste for sprouts in the genes. Nature. https://doi.org/10.1038/news060918-1  Perman, A. (2011, November 1). The “brussels sprouts” gene: TAS2R38 | Anna Perman’s Genetic Spaghetti. The Guardian; The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2011/nov/01/brussel-sprout-gene  Neuroscience for Kids - Bitter Taste Gene. (2003, July 15). Washington.edu. http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/bitter.html  Masur, L. (2019, December 26). The Top 10 Food Trends of the Entire Decade. Kitchn; Apartment Therapy, LLC. https://www.thekitchn.com/decade-food-trends-2010-2019-22973978   Luxury Buying Makes People Feel Fake by Kelsey Donk Luxury consumption can fuel “impostor syndrome” among some buyers. (2019). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/bc-lcc122019.php  Wong, K. (2020, January 30). Why Your Designer Bag Is Making You Feel Worse. The Financial Diet. https://thefinancialdiet.com/luxury-consumer-imposter-syndrome/  Goor, D., Ordabayeva, N., Keinan, A., & Crener, S. (2019). The Impostor Syndrome from Luxury Consumption. Journal of Consumer Research. https://doi.org/10.1093/jcr/ucz044  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, February 20, 2020

GPS’s Past and Future (w/ Hugo Fruehauf) and Why It's OK to Nap Without Falling Asleep

Hugo Fruehaf, one of the inventors of GPS, discusses the dark origins of GPS and how far we’ve come since. Plus: learn why quiet wakefulness makes it okay to take a nap without actually falling asleep.  Benefits of Napping Without Actually Falling Asleep by Kelsey Donk Shortsleeve, C. (2019, December 27). Can’t Sleep? Try ‘Quiet Wakefulness’ Instead. Medium; Elemental. https://elemental.medium.com/cant-sleep-try-quiet-wakefulness-instead-2b106e5b8e3c  Is Resting as Beneficial as Sleeping | Sleep.org. (2014). Sleep.org; https://www.sleep.org/articles/resting-vs-sleeping/  Hofer-Tinguely, G., Achermann, P., Landolt, H.-P., Regel, S. J., Rétey, J. V., Dürr, R., Borbély, A. A., & Gottselig, J. M. (2005). Sleep inertia: performance changes after sleep, rest and active waking. Brain Research. Cognitive Brain Research, 22(3), 323–331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogbrainres.2004.09.013  Additional resources from Hugo Fruehauf: The Global Positioning System. (2019). Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. https://qeprize.org/winners/the-global-positioning-system  Elizabeth, Q. (2020). The QEPrize Judges introduce GPS [YouTube Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CH_fmO-QO8&feature=youtu.be  Hugo Fruehauf. (2019). Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. https://qeprize.org/winners/hugo-fruehauf  Cozzens, T. (2019, December 3). GPS pioneers honored with Queen’s award at Buckingham Palace - GPS World. GPS World. https://www.gpsworld.com/gps-pioneers-honored-with-queens-award-at-buckingham-palace/  Hugo Fruehauf Official Website http://hugofruehauf.com/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, February 19, 2020

How Beauty Sleep Boosts Beauty, Plants Talk to Worms for Self-Defense, and Fighting Deepfakes with Heart Rate

Learn about why “beauty sleep” has real benefits for your skin; how plants learn the chemical language of pests to use for self-defense; and a new algorithm that’s fighting deepfakes by looking at heart rates. How Beauty Sleep Boosts Beauty by Mae Rice Kerri-Ann Jennings, MS, RD. (2016, September 9). Collagen - What Is It and What Is It Good For? Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/collagen  Beauty sleep could be real, say body clock biologists. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/uom-bsc011520.php  Chang, J., Garva, R., Pickard, A., Yeung, C.-Y. C., Mallikarjun, V., Swift, J., Holmes, D. F., Calverley, B., Lu, Y., Adamson, A., Raymond-Hayling, H., Jensen, O., Shearer, T., Meng, Q. J., & Kadler, K. E. (2020). Circadian control of the secretory pathway maintains collagen homeostasis. Nature Cell Biology, 22(1), 74–86. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41556-019-0441-z  Plants Talk to Worms for Self-Defense by Grant Currin Plants speak ‘roundworm’ for self-defense, study shows | Cornell Chronicle. (2020). Cornell Chronicle. http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2020/01/plants-speak-roundworm-self-defense-study-shows  Manohar, M., Tenjo-Castano, F., Chen, S., Zhang, Y. K., Kumari, A., Williamson, V. M., Wang, X., Klessig, D. F., & Schroeder, F. C. (2020). Plant metabolism of nematode pheromones mediates plant-nematode interactions. Nature Communications, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-019-14104-2  Fighting Deepfakes with Heart Rate by Grant Currin New research uses physiological cues to distinguish computer-generated faces from human ones. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/ssfo-nru012120.php  Bonomi, M., & Boato, G. (2020). Digital human face detection in video sequences via a physiological signal analysis. Journal of Electronic Imaging, 29(01), 1. https://doi.org/10.1117/1.jei.29.1.013009  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, February 18, 2020

Tips for Happy, Healthy Aging (w/ Daniel Levitin) and a Massive Collision Helped Us Judge the Milky Way’s Age

Learn about research-based advice for staying happy in your later years, from neuroscientist and author Daniel Levitin. Then, you’ll learn about how a faraway star helped researchers figure out when the Milky Way was formed.  Additional resources from Daniel Levitin: Pick up “Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives” on Amazon https://amzn.to/37c7vdX Other publications by Daniel Levitin on Amazon https://amzn.to/39m5zRt  Official website https://www.daniellevitin.com/ Follow @danlevitin on Twitter https://twitter.com/danlevitin  A Massive Collision Helped Us Judge the Milky Way’s Age by Grant Currin Dating a galaxy crash. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/m-dag011520.php  Collision helped make the Milky Way -- and now we know when. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/yu-chm011320.php  staff, S. X. (2017, July 27). Milky Way’s origins are not what they seem. Phys.Org; Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2017-07-milky.html  Smith, V. V., Tsuji, T., Hinkle, K. H., Cunha, K., Blum, R. D., Valenti, J. A., Ridgway, S. T., Joyce, R. R., & Bernath, P. (2003). High-Resolution Infrared Spectroscopy of the Brown Dwarf Indi Ba. The Astrophysical Journal, 599(2), L107–L110. https://doi.org/10.1086/381248  Chaplin, W. J., Serenelli, A. M., Miglio, A., Morel, T., Mackereth, J. T., Vincenzo, F., Kjeldsen, H., Basu, S., Ball, W. H., Stokholm, A., Verma, K., Mosumgaard, J. R., Silva Aguirre, V., Mazumdar, A., Ranadive, P., Antia, H. M., Lebreton, Y., Ong, J., Appourchaux, T., … Yıldız, M. (2020). Age dating of an early Milky Way merger via asteroseismology of the naked-eye star ν Indi. Nature Astronomy. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-019-0975-9 https://arxiv.org/pdf/2001.04653.pdf  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, February 17, 2020

Employees Should Surf the Web at Work, Hear a 3,000-Year-Old Mummy’s Voice, and Being Cold Makes Us Crave Social Contact

Learn about why bosses should let employees surf the web at work; how researchers made it possible for you to hear a mummy’s voice after 3,000 years; and why cold weather makes us crave social contact.  Employees Should Surf the Web at Work by Kelsey Donk Andel, S. (2020, January 17). Why bosses should let employees surf the web at work. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/why-bosses-should-let-employees-surf-the-web-at-work-128444  Andel, S. A., Kessler, S. R., Pindek, S., Kleinman, G., & Spector, P. E. (2019). Is cyberloafing more complex than we originally thought? Cyberloafing as a coping response to workplace aggression exposure. Computers in Human Behavior, 101, 124–130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2019.07.013  Hear a 3,000-Year-Old Mummy’s Voice by Cameron Duke Davis, N. (2020, January 23). Talk like an Egyptian: mummy’s voice heard 3,000 years after death. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/jan/23/talk-like-an-egyptian-mummys-voice-heard-3000-years-after-death  Howard, D. M., Schofield, J., Fletcher, J., Baxter, K., Iball, G. R., & Buckley, S. A. (2020). Synthesis of a Vocal Sound from the 3,000 year old Mummy, Nesyamun ‘True of Voice.’ Scientific Reports, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-56316-y  The re-created sound of Nesyamun. (2020). SoundCloud. https://soundcloud.com/user-408688451/the-re-created-sound-of-nesyamun  Being Cold Makes Us Crave Social Contact by Steffie Drucker Cold Days Can Make Us Long For Social Contact — But Warming Up Our Bodies  Eliminates This Desire. (2020, January 27). Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/01/27/cold-days-can-make-us-long-for-social-contact-but-warming-up-our-bodies-eliminates-this-desire/  Fay, A. J., & Maner, J. K. (2019). Interactive effects of tactile warmth and ambient temperature on the search for social affiliation. Social Psychology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1027/1864-9335/a000407  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, February 14, 2020

Opposites Don’t Attract, We Like What’s Physically Close to Us, and the History of Last Names

Learn about why opposites don’t really attract; the “propinquity effect” and how physical distance affects the way we feel about other people; and the history of when and why we started using last names.  Opposites Don’t Attract by Kelsey Donk Johnson, M. D. (2018, February 12). No, opposites do not attract. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/no-opposites-do-not-attract-88839  Montoya, R. M., & Horton, R. S. (2012). A meta-analytic investigation of the processes underlying the similarity-attraction effect. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 30(1), 64–94. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407512452989  We Like What’s Physically Close to Us by Mae Rice New evidence for the “propinquity effect” – mere physical closeness increases our liking of desirable people and things. (2018, August). Research Digest; Research Digest. https://digest.bps.org.uk/2018/08/01/new-evidence-for-the-propinquity-effect-mere-physical-closeness-increases-our-liking-of-desirable-people-and-things/  Shin, J., Suh, E. M., Li, N. P., Eo, K., Chong, S. C., & Tsai, M.-H. (2018). Darling, Get Closer to Me: Spatial Proximity Amplifies Interpersonal Liking. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 45(2), 300–309. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167218784903  The History of Last Names by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Gregory) Surnames Meanings, Origins & Distribution Maps. (2012). Forebears.Io. https://forebears.io/surnames  Surnames & The Norman Conquest | Heritage Family History. (2016, September 3). Heritagefamilyhistory.co.uk. https://www.heritagefamilyhistory.co.uk/blog/2016/09/surnames-the-norman-conquest/  SCMP. (2016, November 17). South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/2046955/complex-origins-chinese-names-demystified  The Memi De-Shalit Database of Jewish Family Names at Beit Hatfutsot. (2020). Beit Hatfutsot. https://www.bh.org.il/databases/family-names/jewish-family-names-introduction/  Muraskin, B. (2014, January 8). Jewish Surnames Explained. Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/human-interest/2014/01/ashkenazi-names-the-etymology-of-the-most-common-jewish-surnames.html  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, February 13, 2020

How GPS Clocks Work (w/ Hugo Fruehauf) and Why Stress Turns Hair Gray

Learn how atomic clocks and how GPS clocks work, with help from the engineer who made GPS clocks possible: Hugo Fruehauf. But first, you’ll learn about how Harvard researchers finally figured out why stress can turn your hair gray.  Why Stress Turns Hair Gray by Grant Currin Zhang, B., Ma, S., Rachmin, I., He, M., Baral, P., Choi, S., Gonçalves, W. A., Shwartz, Y., Fast, E. M., Su, Y., Zon, L. I., Regev, A., Buenrostro, J. D., Cunha, T. M., Chiu, I. M., Fisher, D. E., & Hsu, Y.-C. (2020). Hyperactivation of sympathetic nerves drives depletion of melanocyte stem cells. Nature, 577(7792), 676–681. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-020-1935-3  Clark, S. A., & Deppmann, C. D. (2020). How the stress of fight or flight turns hair white. Nature, 577(7792), 623–624. https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-019-03949-8  Additional resources from Hugo Fruehauf: The Global Positioning System. (2019). Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. https://qeprize.org/winners/the-global-positioning-system  Elizabeth, Q. (2020). The QEPrize Judges introduce GPS [YouTube Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CH_fmO-QO8&feature=youtu.be  Hugo Fruehauf. (2019). Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. https://qeprize.org/winners/hugo-fruehauf  Cozzens, T. (2019, December 3). GPS pioneers honored with Queen’s award at Buckingham Palace - GPS World. GPS World. https://www.gpsworld.com/gps-pioneers-honored-with-queens-award-at-buckingham-palace/  Hugo Fruehauf Official Website http://hugofruehauf.com/ Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, February 12, 2020

The Academic Benefits of Emotional Intelligence, Atoms Split in Uneven Shapes, and Wolf Puppies Can Play Fetch

Learn about why students with higher emotional intelligence do better in school; how scientists solved an 80-year mystery of how atoms split; and an adorable discovery that changes what we know about the canine brain. Spoiler: it involves wolf puppies. The Academic Benefits of Emotional Intelligence by Kelsey Donk Students do better in school when they can understand, manage emotions. (2019). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/apa-sdb121019.php  Pattillo, A. (2019, December 12). This underrated type of intelligence could predict academic success. Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/article/61671-emotional-intelligence-is-key-factor-for-success   Maccann, C., Jiang, Y., Brown, L., Double, K., Bucich, M., & Minbashian, A. (2007). Emotional Intelligence Predicts Academic Performance: A Meta-Analysis. https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/bul-bul0000219.pdf  Atoms Split in Uneven Shapes by Grant Currin Dooley, P. (2019, December 9). Things go pear-shaped when you split the atom. Cosmosmagazine.Com; Cosmos Magazine. https://cosmosmagazine.com/physics/things-go-pear-shaped-when-you-split-the-atom  Scamps, G., & Simenel, C. (2018). Impact of pear-shaped fission fragments on mass-asymmetric fission in actinides. Nature, 564(7736), 382–385. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-018-0780-0  CrashCourse. (2020). Nuclear Chemistry Part 2 - Fusion and Fission: Crash Course Chemistry #39 [YouTube Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FU6y1XIADdg  University of Tsukuba. (2018, December 20). Why does nuclear fission produce pear-shaped nuclei? Phys.org. https://phys.org/news/2018-12-nuclear-fission-pear-shaped-nuclei.html  Wolf Puppies Can Play Fetch by Steffie Drucker  Scientists unexpectedly witness wolf puppies play fetch. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/cp-suw010920.php  Yong, E. (2016, June 2). The Origin of Dogs: When, Where, and How Many Times Were They Domesticated? The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/06/the-origin-of-dogs/484976/   Hansen Wheat, C., & Temrin, H. (2020). Intrinsic Ball Retrieving in Wolf Puppies Suggests Standing Ancestral Variation for Human-Directed Play Behavior. IScience, 100811. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2019.100811  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, February 11, 2020

A Reason to Reveal Your Failures, the Time Tulips Cost More Than Houses, and the Death of Planet WASP-12b

Learn about why successful people should reveal their failures; the extreme story of the death of planet WASP-12b; and why tulips used to cost more than houses during a period known as “tulip mania.” A Reason to Reveal Your Failures by Kelsey Donk HBS Working Knowledge. (2018, December 11). Why Managers Should Reveal Their Failures. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/hbsworkingknowledge/2018/12/11/why-managers-should-reveal-their-failures/#695e82c362e2  Envy Can Be Good for You. (2019). Curiosity.com. https://curiosity.com/topics/envy-can-be-good-for-you-curiosity  Brooks, A. W., Huang, K., Abi-Esber, N., Buell, R. W., Huang, L., & Hall, B. (2019). Mitigating malicious envy: Why successful individuals should reveal their failures. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 148(4), 667–687. https://doi.org/10.1037/xge0000538  The Death of Planet WASP-12b by Grant Currin Planet WASP-12b is on a death spiral, say Princeton scientists. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/pu-pwi010820.php  The Planet WASP-12b Is Hot As Hades And Dark As Night. (2017). Curiosity.com. https://curiosity.com/topics/the-planet-wasp-12b-is-hot-as-hades-and-dark-as-night-curiosity  Hubble Captures Blistering Pitch-Black Planet. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2017/hubble-captures-blistering-pitch-black-planet   Tulips Cost More Than Houses During Dutch "Tulip Mania" by Cody Gough https://curiosity.com/topics/tulips-cost-more-than-houses-during-dutch-tulip-mania-curiosity  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://www.amazon.com/Curiosity-com-Curiosity-Daily-from/dp/B07CP17DJY See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, February 10, 2020

Stanford Technique for Picking Creative Ideas, Why Whales Are So Big (But Not Bigger), and the First Medical Diagnosis and Treatment in Space from Earth

Learn about how doctors on Earth diagnosed and treated an astronaut’s medical problem in space for the first time; a new study that explains why whales are so big, but not bigger; and a Stanford technique for getting better at picking creative ideas.  The First Medical Diagnosis and Treatment in Space from Earth by Mae Rice First reported occurrence and treatment of spaceflight medical risk 200+ miles above Earth. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/lsuh-1ro010220.php  The Human Body in Space. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/hrp/bodyinspace  Venous Thrombosis during Spaceflight | NEJM. (2020). New England Journal of Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMc1905875  How Long Does it Take to Get to Mars? (2013, May 9). Universe Today. https://www.universetoday.com/14841/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-to-mars/   Rivard, A. B., & Bracken Burns. (2018, December 6). Anatomy, Head and Neck, Internal Jugular Vein. Nih.Gov; StatPearls Publishing. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513258/  Why Whales Are So Big (But Not Bigger) by Steffie Drucker Learn, J. (2019, December 16). New Research Reveals Why Whales Evolved to be so Big. Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/new-research-reveals-why-whales-evolved-to-be-so-big-isns  Goldbogen, J. A., Cade, D. E., Wisniewska, D. M., Potvin, J., Segre, P. S., Savoca, M. S., Hazen, E. L., Czapanskiy, M. F., Kahane-Rapport, S. R., DeRuiter, S. L., Gero, S., Tønnesen, P., Gough, W. T., Hanson, M. B., Holt, M. M., Jensen, F. H., Simon, M., Stimpert, A. K., Arranz, P., … Pyenson, N. D. (2019). Why whales are big but not bigger: Physiological drivers and ecological limits in the age of ocean giants. Science, 366(6471), 1367–1372. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aax9044  Whale Classification of Whales Baleen Whales Toothed Whales. (2020). Whaleroute.Com. https://www.whaleroute.com/class/index.htm  Black, R. (2014, April 22). Whales vs. Dinosaurs: What’s the Biggest Animal of All Time? Slate Magazine; Slate. https://slate.com/technology/2014/04/whales-or-dinosaurs-what-are-the-biggest-heaviest-longest-animals-ever.html  Blue whales can eat half a million calories in a single mouthful. (2010, December 9). Nationalgeographic.com. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/phenomena/2010/12/09/blue-whales-can-eat-half-a-million-calories-in-a-single-mouthful/  Learn, J. (2019, December 16). New Research Reveals Why Whales Evolved to be so Big. Discover Magazine. https://www.discovermagazine.com/planet-earth/new-research-reveals-why-whales-evolved-to-be-so-big-isns  Williams, T. M. (2019). The biology of big. Science, 366(6471), 1316–1317. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aba1128  Stanford Technique for Picking Creative Ideas by Steffie Drucker Stanford. (2019, December 13). How you can get better at picking creative ideas. Futurity. https://www.futurity.org/creativity-creative-ideas-2232732/  Berg, J. M. (2019). When silver is gold: Forecasting

Fri, February 07, 2020

Measuring the Deadliness of Viruses (Like Coronavirus), Why We Do the Potty Dance, and Depression’s Cousin “Acedia”

Learn about how scientists measure the contagiousness and deadliness of diseases like coronavirus; the history of acedia, an emotion that is similar to (but distinct from) depression; and why it helps to do a “potty dance” when you really have to go to the bathroom.  Measuring the Deadliness of Viruses (Like Coronavirus) by Ashley Hamer McCandless, D. (2018, October). The MicrobeScope – Infectious Diseases in Context — Information is Beautiful. https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/the-microbescope-infectious-diseases-in-context/ Vanessa Bates Ramirez. (2014, October 28). What Is R0?: Gauging Contagious Infections. Healthline; Healthline Media. https://www.healthline.com/health/r-nought-reproduction-number Vogel, Gretchen (2014, September 8). How deadly is Ebola? Statistical challenges may be inflating survival rate. Science | AAAS. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2014/09/how-deadly-ebola-statistical-challenges-may-be-inflating-survival-rate  How Bad Will the Coronavirus Outbreak Get? Here Are 6 Key Factors. (2020, January 31). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/world/asia/china-coronavirus-contain.html Depression’s Cousin “Acedia” by Mae Rice You Might Not Actually Be Struggling With Depression | HeartSupport https://blog.heartsupport.com/you-might-not-actually-be-struggling-with-depression-8ce57ab41f66  Before Sloth Meant Laziness, It Was the Spiritual Sin of Acedia | Atlas Obscura https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/desert-fathers-sins-acedia-sloth  Do You Have Any of These 3 Signs of Acedia? | National Catholic Register http://www.ncregister.com/blog/dlittle/do-you-have-any-of-these-3-signs-of-acedia  Kathleen Norris battles ‘the demon of acedia’ | Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-ca-kathleen-norris21-2008sep21-story.html  Depression And Acedia: The Mood And The Spirit | PsyWeb http://www.psyweb.com/articles/depression/depression-and-acedia-the-mood-and-the-spirit/  A Need For Spiritual Connection | Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/spiritual-wisdom-secular-times/201608/need-spiritual-connection  Why We Do the Potty Dance by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Stewart C.) Ashish. (2015, December 29). Why Do We “Dance” When We Really Need to Urinate? » Science ABC. https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/why-do-we-dance-when-we-really-need-to-urinate.html  Displacement activity | animal behaviour | Britannica. (2020). In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/science/displacement-activity  Farricelli, A. (2013, May 3). Understanding Dog Displacement Behaviors. PetHelpful; PetHelpful. https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Understanding-Dog-Dispacement-Behavior  UConn Today. (2016, November 30). Mind Over Bladder: The Brain-Organ Connection. UConn Today. https://today.uconn.edu/2016/11/mind-bladder-research-explores-brain-organ-connection Angle, S. (2016, April 21). Why Do You Have to Pee the Closer You Get to a Bathroom? Shape. https:/

Thu, February 06, 2020

The Invention of GPS (w/ Hugo Fruehauf) and Planning Cheat Days to Achieve Your Goals

Hugo Fruehauf, one of the inventors of GPS and a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering, tells the surprising story of how GPS was invented. Plus: learn about how planning cheat days could make your next goal easier to achieve. Planning Cheat Days to Achieve Your Goals by Mae Rice Planned "Cheat Days" Can Help You Achieve Your Goals, According To New Study | Bustle https://www.bustle.com/articles/155981-planned-cheat-days-can-help-you-achieve-your-goals-according-to-new-study How To Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions, According To Psychology | Research Digest https://digest.bps.org.uk/2020/01/13/how-to-achieve-your-new-years-resolutions-according-to-psychology/  How cheating can help you reach your goals | BBC https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180216-yes-cheat-a-tiny-bit-on-those-goals  Coelho do Vale, R., Pieters, R. and Zeelenberg, M. (2016), The benefits of behaving badly on occasion: Successful regulation by planned hedonic deviations. Journal of Consumer Psychology, 26: 17-28. doi:10.1016/j.jcps.2015.05.001 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1016/j.jcps.2015.05.001  Why 80 Percent of New Year's Resolutions Fail | U.S. News https://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/articles/2015-12-29/why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail  Additional resources from Hugo Fruehauf: The Global Positioning System. (2019). Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. https://qeprize.org/winners/the-global-positioning-system  Elizabeth, Q. (2020). The QEPrize Judges introduce GPS [YouTube Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CH_fmO-QO8&feature=youtu.be  Hugo Fruehauf. (2019). Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. https://qeprize.org/winners/hugo-fruehauf  Cozzens, T. (2019, December 3). GPS pioneers honored with Queen’s award at Buckingham Palace - GPS World. GPS World. https://www.gpsworld.com/gps-pioneers-honored-with-queens-award-at-buckingham-palace/  Hugo Fruehauf Official Website http://hugofruehauf.com/ Space weather effects on Satellite Communications :: Space Weather Center. (2020). Rra.Go.Kr. https://spaceweather.rra.go.kr/effect/english/03_07  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, February 05, 2020

Criminal Profiling Doesn’t Work, Exoplanets’ Magma Oceans Eat Their Skies, and Superhuman Red Blood Cells for Drug Delivery

Learn about why criminal profiling doesn’t seem to work in real life; planets with oceans of molten rock that basically eat the sky; and superhuman red blood cells that could be used to deliver life-saving drugs. Criminal Profiling Probably Doesn’t Work by Kelsey Donk MacMillan, T. (2017, October 20). Can Criminal Profilers Really Get Inside the Head of a Killer? Vulture; Vulture. https://www.vulture.com/2017/10/mindhunter-criminal-profiling-really-work-like-this.html  Matthews, D. (2018, November 12). Criminal Minds, Mindhunter: criminal profiling doesn’t work. Vox; Vox. https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2018/11/12/18044688/criminal-profilers-mindhunter-hannibal-criminal-minds  Gladwell, M. (2007, November 4). Dangerous Minds. The New Yorker; The New Yorker. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2007/11/12/dangerous-minds  Snook, B., Cullen, R. M., Bennell, C., Taylor, P. J., & Gendreau, P. (2008). The Criminal Profiling Illusion. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 35(10), 1257–1276. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093854808321528  Snook, B., Eastwood, J., Gendreau, P., Goggin, C., & Cullen, R. M. (2007). Taking Stock of Criminal Profiling. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 34(4), 437–453. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093854806296925  Some Exoplanets’ Magma Oceans Eat Their Skies by Grant Currin Mission overview. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/kepler/overview/index.html  Lerner-Chicago, L. (2019, December 27). Exoplanets with magma oceans may “eat” their own skies - Futurity. Futurity. https://www.futurity.org/exoplanets-magma-oceans-2241842/  Kite, E. S., Bruce Fegley Jr., Schaefer, L., & Ford, E. B. (2019). Superabundance of Exoplanet Sub-Neptunes Explained by Fugacity Crisis. The Astrophysical Journal, 887(2), L33. https://doi.org/10.3847/2041-8213/ab59d9 / https://arxiv.org/pdf/1912.02701.pdf Superhuman Red Blood Cells for Drug Delivery by Cameron Duke Special delivery: McMaster physicists design ‘super-human’ red blood cells to deliver drugs to specific targets within the body. (2020). Mcmaster.Ca. https://brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/special-delivery-mcmaster-physicists-design-super-human-red-blood-cells-to-deliver-drugs-to-specific-targets-within-the-body/  Himbert, S., Blacker, M. J., Kihm, A., Pauli, Q., Khondker, A., Yang, K., Sinjari, S., Johnson, M., Juhasz, J., Wagner, C., Stöver, H. D. H., & Rheinstädter, M. C. (2020). Hybrid Erythrocyte Liposomes: Functionalized Red Blood Cell Membranes for Molecule Encapsulation. Advanced Biosystems, 1900185. https://doi.org/10.1002/adbi.201900185  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, February 04, 2020

The 13 Emotions Music Evokes, Surprising Things Pregnancy Does to the Body, and Solving the Tiny T. Rex Mystery

Learn about the 13 categories of emotions that music makes you feel; how scientists solved the mystery of two strangely small tyrannosaurus rex fossils; and surprising things that happen to a pregnant person’s body.  Research Suggests That Music Evokes 13 Key Emotions by Kelsey Donk Anwar, Y. (2020, January 6). Ooh là là! Music evokes at least 13 emotions. Scientists have mapped them. Berkeley News. https://news.berkeley.edu/2020/01/06/music-evokes-13-emotions/  Noonan, D. (2020, January 6). Is a Sad Song Sad for Everyone? Scientific American. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-a-sad-song-sad-for-everyone/  Cowen, A. S., Fang, X., Sauter, D., & Keltner, D. (2020). What music makes us feel: At least 13 dimensions organize subjective experiences associated with music across different cultures. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(4), 1924–1934. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1910704117  Two Tiny T-Rexes Turned Out to Be Teenagers by Mae Rice Secrets behind T. rex’s bone crushing bites: T. rex could crush with 8,000 pound bite forces. (2017). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170517090520.htm  Researchers learn more about teen-age T.Rex. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/osuc-rlm122019.php  Woodward, H. N., Tremaine, K., Williams, S. A., Zanno, L. E., Horner, J. R., & Myhrvold, N. (2020). Growing up Tyrannosaurus rex: Osteohistology refutes the pygmy “Nanotyrannus” and supports ontogenetic niche partitioning in juvenile Tyrannosaurus. Science Advances, 6(1), eaax6250. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aax6250  Surprising Things Pregnancy Does to the Body by Kelsey Donk Nierenberg, C. (2015, May 19). Body Changes During Pregnancy. Livescience.Com; Live Science. https://www.livescience.com/50877-regnancy-body-changes.html  Catriona Harvey-Jenner. (2017, April 12). 10 weird things you didn’t realise happen to your body during pregnancy. Cosmopolitan; Cosmopolitan. https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a9266776/weird-things-happen-to-body-during-pregnancy/  Cari Wira Dineen. (2016, May 4). Crazy Ways Your Body Changes During Pregnancy. Parents; Parents. https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/changing/crazy-ways-your-body-changes-during-pregnancy/  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, February 03, 2020

Your Romantic Relationships Are All Similar, Why Cuttlefish Wore 3-D Glasses, and the Oldest Material on Earth

Learn about why your next relationship will probably be like your last one; what scientists learned by studying the oldest material on Earth; and what researchers learned when they had cuttlefish wear 3-D glasses.  Why Your Next Relationship Will Probably Be Like Your Last by Kelsey Donk Changing partners doesn’t change relationship dynamics, study shows. (2019). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-08/uoa-cpd082719.php  Johnson, M. D., & Neyer, F. J. (2019). (Eventual) stability and change across partnerships. Journal of Family Psychology, 33(6), 711–721. https://doi.org/10.1037/fam0000523  Scientist Discovered the Oldest Material on Earth by Grant Currin WMAP- Life and Death of Stars. (2010). Nasa.Gov. https://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/universe/rel_stars.html  Meteorite contains the oldest material on Earth: 7-billion-year-old stardust. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/fm-mct010820.php  This ancient stardust is the oldest ever to be examined in a lab. (2020, January 13). Science News. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ancient-meteorite-stardust-oldest-ever-examined-lab  7 billion-year-old stardust is the oldest stuff on Earth. (2020, January 13). The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2020/01/13/seven-billion-year-old-stardust-is-oldest-stuff-earth/  Heck, P. R., Greer, J., Kööp, L., Trappitsch, R., Gyngard, F., Busemann, H., Maden, C., Ávila, J. N., Davis, A. M., & Wieler, R. (2020). Lifetimes of interstellar dust from cosmic ray exposure ages of presolar silicon carbide. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 117(4), 1884–1889. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1904573117  Why Scientists Put Cuttlefish in 3-D Glasses by Grant Currin Yes, This Cuttlefish Is Wearing 3-D Glasses. (2020, January 8). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/08/science/3d-glasses-cuttlefish.html  Cuttlefish use depth perception similar to vertebrate vision when hunting prey. (2020). EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-01/aaft-cud010620.php  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, January 31, 2020

Why Deadhead Logs Are So Rare and Valuable (w/ Kevin O’Connor) and Why Traveling Makes You Tired

Learn about why deadhead logs so rare and valuable, people actually risk their lives looking for them, from author and TV host Kevin O’Connor. Then, we’ll answer a listener question about why you feel tired after you take a long trip.  Additional resources from This Old House host Kevin O’Connor: From This Old House, Clearstory is a podcast that sheds light on the surprising stories behind our homes — https://www.thisoldhouse.com/clearstory  More about This Old House — https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ Follow @KevinOConnorTOH on Twitter — https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorTOH  Follow @ThisOldHouse on Twitter — https://twitter.com/ThisOldHouse This Old House on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse Why Traveling Makes You Tired by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Samuel in London) University of Tsukuba. "Why do we fall asleep when bored?." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 29 September 2017. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/09/170929093400.htm  Snooze mobiles: how vibrations in cars make drivers sleepy | RMIT University https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2018/jul/vibrations-cars-drivers-sleepy  Lawrence E. Armstrong, Matthew S. Ganio, Douglas J. Casa, Elaine C. Lee, Brendon P. McDermott, Jennifer F. Klau, Liliana Jimenez, Laurent Le Bellego, Emmanuel Chevillotte, Harris R. Lieberman, Mild Dehydration Affects Mood in Healthy Young Women, The Journal of Nutrition, Volume 142, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 382–388, https://doi.org/10.3945/jn.111.142000  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, January 30, 2020

The Invention of the Two-by-Four (w/ Kevin O’Connor) and Common Mistakes You Make in the Shower

Learn about common mistakes people make in the shower. Then, learn about the history and science of the two-by-four from author Kevin O’Connor, host of the home renovation television series This Old House. 5 Common Mistakes People Make In The Shower by Anna Todd http://www.curiosity.com/topics/5-common-mistakes-people-make-in-the-shower-curiosity  Additional resources from This Old House host Kevin O’Connor: From This Old House, Clearstory is a podcast that sheds light on the surprising stories behind our homes — https://www.thisoldhouse.com/clearstory  More about This Old House — https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ Follow @KevinOConnorTOH on Twitter — https://twitter.com/KevinOConnorTOH  Follow @ThisOldHouse on Twitter — https://twitter.com/ThisOldHouse This Old House on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, January 29, 2020

Why Overheard Phone Conversations Are So Distracting, How Big Black Holes Get, and Why Anesthesia Is Risky on Marijuana

Learn about why an overheard phone conversation is so distracting; how big or small a black hole can get; and why you should definitely tell your anesthesiologist if you smoke marijuana.  Why an Overheard Phone Conversation Is so Incredibly Distracting by Anna Todd https://curiosity.com/topics/why-an-overheard-phone-conversation-is-so-incredibly-distracting-curiosity  How Big (or Small) Can a Black Hole Get? by Matthew Francis https://curiosity.com/topics/how-big-or-small-can-a-black-hole-get-curiosity  Why You Should Definitely Tell Your Anesthesiologist If You Smoke Marijuana by Ashley Hamer https://curiosity.com/topics/why-you-should-definitely-tell-your-anesthesiologist-if-you-smoke-marijuana-curiosity  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, January 28, 2020

You Learn Better from Success than Failure, Ravens Plan Ahead, and Absolute Zero Is Impossible

Learn about why we actually learn better from success than failure; why ravens are so smart, they’re making us re-think the way brains work; and why reaching a temperature of absolute zero is absolutely impossible. You Learn Better from Success than Failure by Kelsey Donk Do We Really Learn From Our Mistakes? | Association for Psychological Science — https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/minds-business/do-we-really-learn-from-our-mistakes.html  Eskreis-Winkler, L., & Fishbach, A. (2019). Not Learning From Failure—the Greatest Failure of All. Psychological Science, 30(12), 1733–1744. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797619881133  Ravens Can Plan Ahead Just As Well As Apes Can by Ashley Hamer https://curiosity.com/topics/ravens-can-plan-ahead-just-as-well-as-apes-can-curiosity  It's Finally Settled: Absolute Zero Is Impossible by Joanie Faletto https://curiosity.com/topics/its-finally-settled-absolute-zero-is-impossible-curiosity  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, January 27, 2020

Think of Sadness as a Person, Neanderthals Using Aspirin, and Cow Voices

Learn about a trick for conquering sadness by thinking of it as a person; how Neanderthals may have releived their pain with a familiar drug; and the surprising science of how cows each use a unique “voice” to talk to each other.  Think of Sadness as a Person by Kelsey Donk How can you conquer ordinary, everyday sadness? Think of it as a person | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/dec/08/how-can-you-conquer-ordinary-everyday-sadness-think-of-it-as-a-person  Chen, F., Chen, R.P. and Yang, L. (2020), When Sadness Comes Alive, Will It Be Less Painful? The Effects of Anthropomorphic Thinking on Sadness Regulation and Consumption. J Consum Psychol. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jcpy.1137  Neanderthals Treated Pain With A Form Of Aspirin by Ashley Hamer https://curiosity.com/topics/neanderthals-treated-pain-with-a-form-of-aspirin-curiosity  Cow Voices by Kelsey Donk Stand out from the herd: How cows commoonicate through their lives | EurekAlert! https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/uos-sof121719.php  Green, A., Clark, C., Favaro, L. et al. Vocal individuality of Holstein-Friesian cattle is maintained across putatively positive and negative farming contexts. Sci Rep 9, 18468 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-54968-4  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. You can also listen to our podcast as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, January 24, 2020

Earth Is Greener Than Before, Job-Matching with Your Tweets, and Why Blue Means Sad

Learn about how AI and Twitter could help you find the perfect job, and how the world is actually a greener place than it was 20 years ago. We’ll also answer a listener question about why we use the color “blue” to say we’re sad. Job-Matching with Your Tweets by Kelsey Donk Sources: Robot career advisor: AI may soon be able to analyse your tweets to match you to a job | The Conversation — https://theconversation.com/robot-career-advisor-ai-may-soon-be-able-to-analyse-your-tweets-to-match-you-to-a-job-128777  The Vocation Map (interactive) | Marian-Andrei Rizoiu — http://www.rizoiu.eu/documents/research/resources/Vocation_Map_Interactive.html   Social media-predicted personality traits and values can help match people to their ideal jobs | PNAS December 26, 2019 116 (52) 26459-26464; first published December 16, 2019 — https://www.pnas.org/content/116/52/26459  Earth Is Greener Than Before by Kelsey Donk Sources: Human Activity in China and India Dominates the Greening of Earth, NASA Study Shows | NASA — https://www.nasa.gov/feature/ames/human-activity-in-china-and-india-dominates-the-greening-of-earth-nasa-study-shows  China and India lead in greening of the world through land-use management | Chen, C., Park, T., Wang, X. et al. China and India lead in greening of the world through land-use management. Nat Sustain 2, 122–129 (2019) doi:10.1038/s41893-019-0220-7 — https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-019-0220-7  Story 3 by Ashley Hamer (Listener question from Becky and Britni) Sources: Chaucer and the Country of the Stars: Poetic Uses of Astrological Imagery — https://curiosity.im/2NOyLIB  blue (adj.1) | Online Etymology Dictionary — https://www.etymonline.com/word/blue?ref=etymonline_crossreference#etymonline_v_13636  Drunk and dirty | BBC — http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/yoursay/lost_for_words/german/drunk_and_dirty.shtml  Philip, Gill. (2006). Connotative Meaning in English and Italian Colour-Word Metaphors. Metaphorik. 10. — https://www.researchgate.net/publication/44707159_Connotative_Meaning_in_English_and_Italian_Colour-Word_Metaphors   Subscribe to Curiosity Daily from Curiosity.com to learn something new every day! You can also hear Discovery’s Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, January 23, 2020

Most Lying Is Done by a Few People, Storing Vaccine History with Invisible Dye, and Emotion Words Vary Across Cultures

Learn about how most of the world’s lying comes from a small group of people; an invisible dye that stores vaccine history in the skin; and how language shows us that the ways we feel emotions are not universal.  Most Lying Is Done by a Few People by Steffie Drucker Sources: Men think they're better liars | EurekAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/uop-mtt122019.php  Lie prevalence, lie characteristics and strategies of self-reported good liars | PLOS — https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0225566  Storing Vaccine History with Invisible Dye by Mae Rice Sources: Storing medical information below the skin's surface | EurekAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/miot-smi121619.php  Medical history that’s skin deep | Cosmos — https://cosmosmagazine.com/biology/medical-history-that-s-skin-deep  Biocompatible near-infrared quantum dots delivered to the skin by microneedle patches record vaccination | Science Translational Medicine Vol. 11, Issue 523, eaay7162 — https://stm.sciencemag.org/content/11/523/eaay7162  Emotion Words Vary Across Cultures by Kelsey Donk Sources: Words to express emotion vary greatly in their meanings across languages | EurekAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/aaft-wte121619.php  Mapping words reveals emotional diversity | Science, 20 Dec 2019: Vol. 366, Issue 6472, pp. 1444-1445 — https://science.sciencemag.org/content/366/6472/1444  Emotion semantics show both cultural variation and universal structure | Science, 20 Dec 2019: Vol. 366, Issue 6472, pp. 1517-1522 — https://science.sciencemag.org/content/sci/366/6472/1517.full.pdf  Subscribe to Curiosity Daily from Curiosity.com to learn something new every day! You can also hear Discovery’s Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, January 22, 2020

Live Longer by Appreciating Art, Betelgeuse Might Go Supernova, and Birds’ Freaky-Fast Vision

Learn about how being a patron of the arts could help you live longer; an upcoming supernova we may be able to see with the naked eye; and the superhuman speed of bird vision. Live Longer by Appreciating Art by Kelsey Donk Sources: Engaging with the arts linked to longer life | EurekAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/b-ewt121619.php  The art of life and death: 14 year follow-up analyses of associations between arts engagement and mortality in the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing | BMJ 2019;367:l6377 — https://www.bmj.com/content/367/bmj.l6377  Betelgeuse Might Go Supernova by Steffie Drucker Sources: Just a Fainting Spell? Or Is Betelgeuse About to Blow? | The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/09/science/astronomy-supernova-betelgeuse.html  Might there soon be a supernova near Earth? | The Economist — https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2020/01/09/might-there-soon-be-a-supernova-near-earth  The Last Supernova: 400-Year-Old Explosion Imaged | Space.com — https://www.space.com/412-supernova-400-year-explosion-imaged.html  The Freaky-Fast Vision of Birds of Prey by Kelsey Donk Sources: Falcons see prey at speed of Formula 1 car | EurekAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/lu-fsp122019.php  Flicker fusion threshold | Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flicker_fusion_threshold   How fast can raptors see? | Journal of Experimental Biology — https://jeb.biologists.org/content/early/2019/12/06/jeb.209031 Subscribe to Curiosity Daily from Curiosity.com to learn something new every day! You can also hear Discovery’s Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer as part of your Alexa Flash Briefing; Amazon smart speakers users, click/tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, January 21, 2020

Saving the Ozone Layer Slowed Climate Change, the Largest Lifeforms on Earth, and Tips for Avoiding Distractions at Work

Learn about how the 1987 Montreal Protocol inadvertently slowed global warming; where you can find giant Sequoias, the biggest lifeforms on the planet; and some pro tips from the Harvard Business Review on how to avoid distractions at work. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about how giant sequoias are the biggest lifeforms on the planet: https://curiosity.com/topics/giant-sequoias-are-the-biggest-lifeforms-on-the-planet-curiosity Additional sources: How saving the ozone layer in 1987 slowed global warming | EurekAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/uons-hst120519.php  Reduction in surface climate change achieved by the 1987 Montreal Protocol | Environmental Research Letters — https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/ab4874  10 Quick Tips for Avoiding Distractions at Work | Harvard Business Review — https://hbr.org/2019/12/10-quick-tips-for-avoiding-distractions-at-work  Have Dovico Timesheet Bring Me to the Last View I Was In | Dovico — http://www.dovico.com/article_time_management_facts_figures.aspx  Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing! Just click or tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, January 20, 2020

Real Effects of Paying it Forward, Gorillas Humming Food Songs, and New Crowdsourced Exoplanet Names

Learn about why paying it forward has very real effects; musical animals that could help us understand how speech evolved in humans; and newly announced names for exoplanets that were crowdsourced from people just like you. Sources: Small acts of kindness at work benefit the giver, the receiver and the whole organisation | The British Psychological Society — https://digest.bps.org.uk/2017/07/04/small-acts-of-kindness-at-work-benefit-the-giver-the-receiver-and-the-whole-organisation/  Everyday prosociality in the workplace: The reinforcing benefits of giving, getting, and glimpsing. | APA PsycNET — https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2017-24716-001  Wild gorillas compose happy songs that they hum during meals | New Scientist — https://www.newscientist.com/article/2078781-wild-gorillas-compose-happy-songs-that-they-hum-during-meals/  Food-Associated Calling in Gorillas (Gorilla g. gorilla) in the Wild | PLOS ONE — https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0144197  100 000s of People from 112 Countries Select Names for Exoplanet Systems In Celebration of IAU’s 100th Anniversary | International Astronomical Union — https://www.iau.org/news/pressreleases/detail/iau1912/  Approved names | IAU100 — http://www.nameexoworlds.iau.org/final-results  Dillingham woman chosen to name star and exoplanet | Anchorage Daily News — https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/science/2019/12/18/woman-from-dillingham-names-intergalactic-star-and-planet-after-alaska-rivers/  Proposers | IAU100 — http://www.nameexoworlds.iau.org/proposers  Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing! Just click or tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, January 17, 2020

Why Pets Get the Zoomies, How to Avoid Giving Up After a Mistake, and Why Vision Is Important for Babies in the Womb

Learn about cat and dog “zoomies” and why pets sprint around the house; how to avoid the abstinence violation effect that makes you give up after a mistake; and why vision is surprisingly important for babies in the womb. Sources: Viral Snow-Loving Pup Illustrates the Science of Dog "Zoomies" | Inverse — https://www.inverse.com/article/38913-dog-zoomies-science  What Actually Are the Zoomies? | MEL — https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/what-actually-are-the-zoomies Forget Zombies. The Notification Apocalypse Is Here | Inc. — https://www.inc.com/magazine/201805/thomas-goetz/manipulation-gamification-scarcity.html?cid=hmside1  Abstinence Violation Effect (AVE) | Encyclopedia.com — https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/abstinence-violation-effect-ave  Why Falling Off the Wagon Isn't Fatal | TIME — http://content.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1868965,00.html Babies in the womb may see more than we thought | EurekAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-11/uoc--bit112219.php  Gap Junction Coupling Shapes the Encoding of Light in the Developing Retina | Current Biology — https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(19)31365-X?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS096098221931365X%3Fshowall%3Dtrue  Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing! Just click or tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, January 16, 2020

2 Forces Determine What a Group Can Accomplish (w/ Safi Bahcall) and the Taste Receptors Beyond Your Tongue

Learn about why your taste buds aren’t the only part of your body that help you enjoy the flavor of food. Then, learn about the two major forces that determine what a group of people can accomplish, with physicist and entrepreneur Safi Bahcall. Additional resources from Safi Bahcall: Pick up “Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas that Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries” on Amazon — https://amzn.to/2DUj5yd Follow @SafiBahcall on Twitter — https://twitter.com/safibahcall Official Website — https://www.bahcall.com/  Subscribe to the New Books Network to hear our full interview with Safi Bahcall — https://newbooksnetwork.com/ The Taste Receptors Beyond Your Tongue by Grant Currin Sources: Taste receptors in the gastrointestinal system | Flavour — https://flavourjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/2044-7248-4-14  Your Gut Has Taste Receptors | ScienceDaily — https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070820175426.htm  Gut feelings | Knowable Magazine — https://www.knowablemagazine.org/article/health-disease/2018/gut-feelings  T1R3 and gustducin in gut sense sugars to regulate expression of Na+-glucose cotransporter 1 | PNAS — https://www.pnas.org/content/104/38/15075 Subscribe to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. Plus, Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to Curiosity Daily as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing! Just click or tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Wed, January 15, 2020

The 3-Encounter Rule, Why Weak Passwords Survive, and Saturn’s Rings Aren’t as Old as We Thought

Learn about how your weak passwords can get approved even when they shouldn’t; why Saturn’s rings might not be as old as we thought; and how much time you should spend with someone to know if you really enjoy their company. Sources: The Top 100 Worst Passwords of 2019 | SplashData — https://www.teamsid.com/100-50-worst-passwords-2019/  'Inconsistent and misleading' password meters could increase risk of cyber attacks | EurekAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/uop-am121819.php  2019 Data Breach Investigations Report | Verizon — https://enterprise.verizon.com/resources/reports/dbir/  Password meters: inaccurate advice offered inconsistently? | Computer Fraud & Security, Volume 2019, Issue 11, November 2019 — https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1361372319301162?via%3Dihub  Ancestor of Humans Lived With Dinosaurs | Seeker — https://www.seeker.com/ancestor-of-humans-lived-with-dinosaurs-1768223125.html  Are Saturn’s Rings Really as Young as the Dinosaurs? | Quanta Magazine — https://www.quantamagazine.org/are-saturns-rings-really-as-young-as-the-dinosaurs-20191121/  The origin of Saturn's rings and moons | Science — https://science.sciencemag.org/content/364/6445/1028  Measurement and implications of Saturn’s gravity field and ring mass | Science — https://science.sciencemag.org/content/364/6445/eaat2965  The 3-Encounter Rule | The Art of Manliness — https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/the-3-encounter-rule/  Relational mate value: Consensus and uniqueness in romantic evaluations. | Journal of Personality and Social Psychology — https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2014-08116-001 Relational Mate Value: Consensus and Uniqueness in Romantic Evaluations | Journal of Personality and Social Psychology (PDF) — https://static1.squarespace.com/static/504114b1e4b0b97fe5a520af/t/536558a7e4b00d4ffa0c60a0/1399150759190/EastwickHunt2014JPSP.pdf  Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing! Just click or tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Tue, January 14, 2020

Positive vs. Negative Goal-Setting, Kids Read More with Dogs, and Why Teleportation Is (Probably) Impossible

Learn about why we’ll probably never be able to teleport; how to set “approach goals” so you’re more likely to achieve your dreams; and how dogs can help improve kids’ reading skills. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about why we'll (probably) never be able to teleport: https://curiosity.com/topics/why-well-probably-never-be-able-to-teleport-curiosity  Additional sources: Goal-Setting Secrets | Positive Psychology News — https://positivepsychologynews.com/news/bridget-grenville-cleave/2012013120696  How to Overcome Your Fear of Failure | Harvard Business Review — https://hbr.org/2018/12/how-to-overcome-your-fear-of-failure  Approach and Avoidance Social Motives and Goals | University of California, Los Angeles — http://www.coachingtowardhappiness.com/pdf/ApproachAndAvoidanceSocialMotives.pdf  New research demonstrates dogs promote page turning | EurekAlert! — https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/uobc-usd112719.php  Turning the Page for Spot: The Potential of Therapy Dogs to Support Reading Motivation Among Young Children | Anthrozoös: A multidisciplinary journal of the interactions of people and animals, Volume 32, 2019 - Issue 5 — https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08927936.2019.1645511  Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing! Just click or tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mon, January 13, 2020

What if Earth Stopped Turning, Why We Blurt Things Out, and the Little Black Dots on Your Windshield

Learn about why we blurt things out at inappropriate times; what would happen if Earth stopped turning; and what those little black dots are around your windshield. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: Why We Blurt Things Out, According to Research — https://curiosity.com/topics/why-we-blurt-things-out-according-to-research-curiosity  What If Earth Stopped Turning? — https://curiosity.com/topics/what-if-earth-stopped-turning-curiosity  Additional sources: Here's What Those Little Dots Are On The Edges Of Your Car Windows | Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/heres-what-those-little-dots-are-on-the-edges-of-your-c-1791075995  The Purpose of the Frit (Black Band) and Spots on Windshield | DeDona Tint & Sound — https://www.dedona.com/the-purpose-of-the-frit-black-band-and-spots-on-windshield/  What is That Black Band Around Your Windshield? | Taylor Auto Glass — https://www.taylorautoglass.com/black-dots-windshield/  Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing! Just click or tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Fri, January 10, 2020

Why Women Started Shaving, Universal Features of Music, and “Split-Brain” Studies

Learn about why music really is universal to humans; what studying “split-brain” patients taught scientists about the brain; and when in human history society decided that women should shave their bodies. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about how studying “split-brain” patients taught scientists strange things about the brain: https://curiosity.com/topics/studying-split-brain-patients-taught-scientists-strange-things-about-the-brain-curiosity  Additional sources: Universal features of music around the world | ScienceDaily — https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/11/191122113300.htm  Universality and diversity in human song | Science — https://science.sciencemag.org/content/366/6468/eaax0868  The world in a song | Science — https://science.sciencemag.org/content/366/6468/944 Caucasian Female Body Hair and American Culture | Journal of American Culture — https://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/brundage13/files/2013/09/Caucasian-Female-Body-Hair-and-American-Culture.pdf  The History of Female Hair Removal | Women’s Museum of California — https://womensmuseum.wordpress.com/2017/11/22/the-history-of-female-hair-removal/  Why women are growing out their body hair and what razor companies are doing about it | USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2019/09/07/women-body-hair-why-more-women-shaving-less-beauty-trend/2195286001/ A Nick In Time: How Shaving Evolved Over 100,000 Years Of History | Gizmodo — https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/03/a-nick-in-time-how-shaving-evolved-over-100000-years-of-history/  Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing! Just click or tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Thu, January 09, 2020

Why Good Teams Kill Great Ideas (w/ Safi Bahcall) and the Medieval History of Almond Milk

Learn about the surprising Medieval history of almond milk. Then, learn how some basic physics principles can help us understand why good teams kill great ideas, with physicist and entrepreneur Safi Bahcall. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about how almond milk was a gourmet luxury in the Middle Ages: https://curiosity.com/topics/almond-milk-was-a-gourmet-luxury-in-the-middle-ages-curiosity  Additional resources from Safi Bahcall: Pick up “Loonshots: How to Nurture the Crazy Ideas that Win Wars, Cure Diseases, and Transform Industries” on Amazon — https://amzn.to/2DUj5yd Follow @SafiBahcall on Twitter — https://twitter.com/safibahcall Official Website — https://www.bahcall.com/  Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing! Just click or tap “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.