Intro

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.  

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