Curiosity Weekly Chimpanzee Learning, Breast Cancer Gel, Singing Brain Repair
Aug 15, 2024
Edwin J. C. van Leeuwen studies chimpanzee social learning, revealing that these clever apes can teach each other when faced with challenges. Cristen Hemingway Jaynes discusses their cultural learning, showing how skills accumulate over generations. The conversation then shifts to exciting advancements in breast cancer treatments with a new hydrogel technology. Lastly, the therapeutic benefits of singing emerge, highlighting how vocal music can aid in brain recovery after a stroke, improving language abilities and fostering social connections.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Social Learning in Chimpanzees Through Puzzle Solving
01:49 • 2min
Chimpanzees and Cancer Innovations
03:37 • 4min
The Therapeutic Power of Group Singing on Aphasia Recovery
07:28 • 2min
Singing's Healing Power and Breakthroughs in Learning and Treatment
09:03 • 3min