Curiosity Weekly

Topics covered: psychological effects of listening to podcasts, climate change and hate speech, giving plants alcohol to make them resistant to drought

Jett Stone, writer and advocate for male friendships, discusses the importance of boyhood nicknames and the benefits they bring. The podcast also delves into the discovery of a vampire grave in Poland and debunks Freud's theory that more successful people are unhealthier. Overall, the podcast explores how boyhood nicknames can enhance social skills and self-esteem.

Learn about the healing properties of algae for wound care, ancient Mayan water storage systems, and the intriguing behavior of humpback whales interacting with kelp.

Scientists discuss how our sense of smell can change color perception, challenging the idea of humans having a poor sense of smell. Bee preferences and foraging choices reveal important insights for supporting bee colonies. Science evokes awe and contributes to well-being, with a positive correlation between spirituality of science and psychological well-being.

Learn about a breakthrough in pig-to-monkey kidney transplants, the lightning-quick perception of soccer goalkeepers, and the importance of clean snow in fighting climate change.

Discover counterintuitive findings about OCD and decision making, the remarkable abilities of Albatrosses, and the role of fungus in ice formation. Explore new insights into the mechanisms of OCD, challenges to the belief of certainty in decision-making. Understand how Albatrosses navigate using magnetic fields and the voice of the sea. Delve into the role of PBAPs in Arctic ice formation and the impacts of climate change in the region.

Groundbreaking bionic hand merges with user's nervous and skeletal systems, remaining functional after years of daily use. Satellites watch crops from space to assess nutrition. Study explores humans' feelings about AI judging their morals.

The podcast discusses a brain-based treatment for chronic pain, the fascinating strategies used by female frogs to avoid undesirable mating, and a breakthrough study on genetically editing chickens to resist avian influenza virus infections.

Breakthrough in fight against Strep A with nasal vaccine, alternative theory on dinosaur extinction due to volcanic activity, and adaptation of pied tamarins in noisy city through scent communication.

Discover new genetic clues to male hair loss, the future of renewable energy, and the juicy origins of citrus fruit. Uncover rare genetic variants related to hair loss, explore the potential for genetic treatments, and learn about a significant reduction in renewable energy costs. Researchers analyze wild citrus varieties, uncovering the oldest citrus fruits' origin. Gain insights into the genetic sequences aiding the development of resilient citrus varieties.