Curiosity Weekly

Explore mind-reading devices decoding brain secrets, the universe's brightest quasar powered by a black hole, and cinnamon's potential to reduce blood glucose levels in prediabetes.

Podcast discusses the need for a new hurricane category in a warming world, unique bacteria linked to young-onset colorectal cancer, and ancient treasures made from meteoritic iron. Explore the impact of climate change on storm intensity, the correlation between specific bacteria and tumors in young cancer patients, and the discovery of Bronze Age artifacts crafted with extraterrestrial metal.

Learn about the link between stress and immunity, how plants adapt to extreme conditions, and the resurgence of research on psychedelics. Discover how immune cells affect emotional health, the biological clock of plants, and the measurement of psychedelic experiences.

This podcast discusses the link between body temperature and depression, the benefits of cold water swimming for menopausal women, and a new sticker that can detect organ failure. It explores how body temperature affects mental health and potential treatments, as well as innovative technology for monitoring internal organ health.

A new blood test predicts psychosis risk for precise treatment, gene mutations allow different populations to thrive at extreme altitudes, and polycystic ovary syndrome is linked to cognitive decline in midlife.

Today's podcast discusses a new rapid test for detecting fentanyl, a hyper-sensitive lead detector, and the mathematical proof that Bach was a great composer. Topics include the opioid epidemic, water quality monitoring, and the synchronization of heartbeats with classical music.

Female chimps experience menopause, living beyond reproductive years. Devastation of ancient tsunami on Stone Age communities. Systemic sexism in science and its impact on women researchers. Exploration of gender diversity and empowerment in STEM fields.

Breakthrough in ovarian cancer treatment using mRNA, passive learning accelerates skill acquisition, invasive ant alters lion's diet - all discussed in this engaging podcast.

Learn how our perception of colors changes with age, the origins of the first continents on Earth, and the surprising link between mobile phone ownership and higher birth weights in infants. Dive into color perception in older adults, the geological history of Earth's crust, and the impact of technology on infant health.

Topics include microgravity gardening and the dangers of pathogens in space, AI learning language from toddlers, and conservation efforts for African Savannah elephants