Short Wave This Is Your Brain On Dessert
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Feb 21, 2025 Ever wonder why you might crave dessert even after a full meal? Dive into the science behind sugar cravings and how they light up your brain's reward system. Learn about the fascinating role elephant seals play in assessing ocean health and how their studies inform fish populations. Plus, discover innovative fog collection techniques that could revolutionize urban water supplies. Laughter and enlightening insights abound as brains and oceans collide in this tasty exploration!
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Dessert Brain
- Sugar cravings originate in the brain, not just the stomach.
- Even when full, the brain releases opiates, creating a reward response to sugar.
Seals Track Ocean Health
- Scientists track and weigh elephant seals to measure ocean health.
- Seal weight indicates fish populations, impacting the entire ecosystem.
Fog as Water Source
- Fog collection can be a viable water source, even for large cities.
- A study in Chile's Atacama Desert showed it could supplement water for under-resourced areas.