Curiosity Weekly Learning From Friends, Hair & Heart, Feeding Weeds
Mar 28, 2024
Learn how people learn differently from friends vs. foes, the heart health benefits of a common hair loss drug, and how a weed could help solve world hunger
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In-Group Bias in Learning
- Our brains prefer learning from people we like, reinforcing pre-existing beliefs.
- This can lead to increased polarization and acceptance of misinformation within groups.
Finasteride's Heart Benefits
- Finasteride, used for baldness and enlarged prostate, may lower cholesterol and heart disease risk.
- Studies show reduced cholesterol in men and improved heart health in mice given the drug.
Azolla: A Potential Food Source
- Carolina Azolla, a fast-growing water plant, could be a sustainable food source.
- It's edible for humans, fixes nitrogen, and can be used as fertilizer, potentially fighting food insecurity.