From green roofs cooling cities to LEGO MRI machines, the podcast covers a range of intriguing topics like flow batteries, meta lenses, and advancements in battery technology. Delving into skepticism towards Reiki and analyzing the future Circular Collider, the episode offers thought-provoking discussions on science and fiction.
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Lego develops miniature MRI models to ease children's anxiety during medical scans.
Mayo Clinic nurse transitions from skepticism to Reiki practitioner, emphasizing its benefits.
Green roofs effectively reduce urban overheating and energy consumption, proven by a study in Nature Cities.
Older adults are less likely to adjust their first impressions of trustworthiness despite contradictory evidence.
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Lego donates miniature MRI models to help ease children's anxiety
Lego has developed miniature MRI models to help children feel more at ease when undergoing medical scans. Inspired by Lego employee Eric Olle Stair, who made a toy MRI as a personal project, Lego is now distributing the models to hospitals worldwide. The models, which come with training videos, help children become familiar with the process and alleviate anxiety. The toy MRI scanners have already had a positive impact on children, making the often stressful experience more positive and playful.
Mayo Clinic publishes article on Reiki, personal journey from skeptic to practitioner
Mayo Clinic published an article by Kenneth Ruth, a nurse and massage therapist, who shares his transition from skepticism to becoming a Reiki practitioner. Ruth explains that he was initially dismissive of energy work, but after researching and trying Reiki himself, he has become an enthusiastic practitioner. He discusses the benefits of Reiki, which is said to work in harmony with standard medical care and other therapeutic techniques.
Green roofs shown to mitigate urban overheating
A study published in Nature Cities highlights the effectiveness of green roofs in mitigating urban overheating. Green roofs, which are partially or completely covered with vegetation, are shown to decrease air temperature and surface temperature in urban areas. The study found that increasing green roof coverage led to significant reductions in temperatures and energy consumption. Green roofs are found to be an effective nature-based solution for addressing the issue of urban overheating.
Older adults are more vulnerable to first impressions of trustworthiness even in the face of contradictory evidence
A recent study shows that older adults are more vulnerable to first impressions of trustworthiness, even in the face of contradictory evidence. They tend to stick with their initial impression of trustworthiness and do not correct it based on subsequent evidence.
Distracting billboards and advertisements show a correlation with high crash risk on roads
A machine learning analysis examining road features and accident frequency finds that the presence of distracting billboards and other advertisements is the most predictive variable for high crash risk. This suggests that roads with a higher number of distracting billboard ads are more prone to accidents.
Short and simple corrective statements on social media help readers identify false information
Researchers have found that short and simple corrective statements on social media can assist readers in recognizing false information. These statements could aid in guiding readers towards accurate information and improve their ability to identify misinformation circulating on social media platforms.
The mystery of a noise resolved through AI processing
In this podcast episode, the host discusses a mysterious noise that was sent in by a listener. After several failed guesses from other listeners, one person named Stefan Walker revealed that the noise was actually created unintentionally by running a 1928 recording through Adobe podcast AI speech enhancer. The speech enhancer attempted to convert the instrumental intro and noise artifacts into speech, resulting in a unique and eerie sound. This revelation sparks a discussion about the growing presence of artificial intelligence in our lives and the uncanny valley effect it can have.
Short and simple corrective statements on social media combat false information
The podcast briefly covers a study that found short and simple corrective statements on social media can help readers identify false information. The study showed that adding links and references did not have a significant impact, suggesting that brevity and directness are more effective in combating misinformation. However, the study also found that false statements, when presented by a reliable-looking source, could make people doubt real news. This highlights the complex nature of information dissemination on social media platforms and the challenges of navigating a sea of misinformation.
Quickie with Bob - Metalenses; News Items: Flow Batteries, Green Roofs, LEGO MRI scanner, The Future Circular Collider, Mayo Clinic and Reiki; Who's That Noisy; Name That Logical Fallacy; Science or Fiction
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