Insight into animal thinking, delusional thinking trend, and milestones in stem cell research

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.  

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