Curiosity Weekly

Learn about communicating with sleepers, the potential of super melanin in skincare, and the surprising social lives of garter snakes. Discover how lucid dreamers can respond to stimuli in their sleep, the breakthrough of synthetic super melanin in healing skin injuries, and the female-led societies of garter snakes. A fascinating exploration of dreams, skin research, and snake society awaits!

A podcast discusses a bacterial discovery challenging conventional beliefs on the origin of life, the difference between self-control and willpower, and the love dogs have for their owners. It covers the shift to oxygen and the role of cyanobacteria, strategies for achieving New Year's resolutions, MRI scans revealing dogs' understanding, and the cognitive abilities of dogs, including emotions and problem-solving.

A podcast explores the benefits of vitamin B12 such as bone health and mood improvement. It discusses positive updates on global forest health and a study mapping ketamine's effects on the brain. The podcast explains how vitamin B12 aids in cellular reprogramming and tissue regeneration. It examines the efficacy of controlled burns and restoration thinning in reducing wildfire risk. Additionally, it explores the potential therapeutic uses of ketamine for treatment-resistant depression and its impact on the brain's dopamine system.

Researchers discuss the intriguing connection between our eyes and ears, the anti-inflammatory effects of psilocybin on mood disorders, and the strong link between hoarding disorder and ADHD.

Researchers discuss 3D printing inside the body using soundwaves. The podcast also explores the impact of saying no, the bittersweet experience of owning a dog, and drugs that could extend canine lifespan. Implications for humans are discussed as well.

Learn about the benefits of daydreaming and its impact on memory, the connection between daydreaming and brain plasticity, the link between humor styles and mental health, and the effects of caffeine on soccer players' performance.

Explore the genetic differences in human brains that set us apart from primates, potential new treatment for dry mouth relief using microgels, and the link between psychopathy and contagious yawning.

Bilingual brain better at multitasking. Good news for women at risk of morning sickness. Complex science behind cat purring.

Guests discuss how babies pick up language before birth, an AI that assists doctors with administrative tasks, and a study on collaboration using Pac-Man. They explore prenatal language exposure, the benefits and concerns of AI in healthcare, and the neuroscience of collaboration.

Learn about a brain interface that allows people to play games with their minds, how bad luck affects goal commitment, and the alarming impact of human salt usage on both our bodies and the planet.