Innovations in Nerve Cuffs, Orangutan Medicine, and 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.  

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