Curiosity Weekly

Today on the podcast, learn about the potential benefits of hypnotherapy for cardiac patients, engineering mosquitoes to prevent disease transmission, and the important role of earthworms in agriculture.

Discover the happiest age according to a review of studies on happiness. Explore the concept of compassion fatigue and how changing mindsets can alleviate symptoms. Learn about the potential of stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles as an arthritis treatment.

Today, you’ll learn about the possible return of the Tasmanian tiger, the future of hurricanes, and how one animal shelter made a stunning discovery.   Tasmanian Tigers   “For the first time, researchers decoded the RNA of an extinct animal.” by Katherine Kornei. 2023.  “Facts About Tasmanian Tigers.” by Alina Bradford. 2017.  “Genome of the Tasmanian tiger provides insights into the evolution and demography of an extinct marsupial carnivore.” by Charles Y. Feigin, et al. 2017.  “Historical RNA expression profiles from the extinct Tasmanian tiger.” by Emilio Marmol-Sanchez, et al. 2023.   Intensifying Hurricanes    “What’s driving an increasing number of hurricanes to rapidly intensify?” by Carolyn Gramling. 2023.  “2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season.” disasterphilanthropy.org. 2023.  “Why the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season is especially hard to predict.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2023.   Dog-Fox Hybrid   “Shelter Rescues Injured Animal - Turns Out To Be World’s First Dog-Fox Hybrid.” by Alice Gibbs. 2023.  “Pampas Fox.” animalia.bio. 2023. “Hybridization in Canids - A Case Study of Pampas Fox (Lycalopex gymnocercus) and Domestic Dog (Canis lupus familiaris) Hybrid.” by Bruna Elenara Szynwelski, et al. 2023.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's podcast explores the brain mechanisms behind PTSD and the relationship between dopamine and decision-making. The podcast also delves into a study on the body's experience of love, revealing that different types of love can be felt in various parts of the body.

Learn about new moms experiencing pareidolia, cilantro tasting like soap, and problem-solving birds. New moms more likely to see faces in inanimate objects. Some people think cilantro tastes like soap due to a genetic variant. Birds with complex vocal skills are better problem-solvers.

Discover a new technology that can transform buildings by taking inspiration from the Namakwa chameleon. Explore the mathematical pattern of cells in the human body and its connection to other phenomena. Dive into the race to detect gravitational waves and learn about advancements in detection technology and other scientific discoveries.

In this podcast, they discuss a new method for purifying drinking water, the potential benefits of suppressing negative thoughts for mental health, and the groundbreaking discovery of a 476,000-year-old wooden structure. They also touch on the use of wood by early humans, innovations in water desalination, and even throw in a call for a five-star podcast review.

Today, you’ll learn about a teensy tiny cure for zits, superpower spider webs, and how scientists have begun having conversations with plants.  Nano Zit Zapper  “Tiny nanocarriers could prove the magic bullet for acne sufferers.” by UNISA. 2023.  “Why is acne *so* hard to get rid of? Dermatologists explain.” by Maddy Sims. 2023.  “Nanotechnology and narasin: a powerful combination against acne.” by Fatima Abid, et al. 2023.   Super Strong Silk    “High-Strength and ultra-tough whole spider silk fibers spun from transgenic silkworms.” by Junpeng Mi, et al. 2023.  “Spider silk is spun by silkworms for the first time, offering a green alternative to synthetic fibers.” EurekAlert! 2023.   Plant Communication  “Conversations with plants: Can we provide plants with advance warning of impending dangers?” EurekAlert! 2023.  “Highligher: An optogenetic system for high-resolution gene expression control in plants.” by Bo Larsen, et al. 2023.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darren Incorvaia, a podcaster, discusses the potential of a new DNA leaf swab technique to revolutionize biodiversity monitoring. Topics include swabbing leaves to map biodiversity, the science of saltwater taffy, and the accuracy of our childhood memories.

Today, you’ll learn about the sounds that make some people want to run for the hills, how our sense of self determines what we find beautiful, and an ancient naval cannon with some secrets of its own.  Misophonia  “A symptom network model of misophonia: From heightened sensory sensitivity to clinical comorbidity.” by Nora Andermane, et al. 2023.  “Misophonia: When sounds really do make you ‘crazy’.” by James Cartreine, PhD. 2019.   Self-Relevant Artwork  “In the ‘I’ of the beholder: People believe self-relevant artwork is more beautiful.” EurekAlert! 2023.  “Art and Identity: The Profound Link Between Self-Relevance and Aesthetic Appeal Unveiled by AI.” by Niharika Singh. 2023.  “Self-Relevance Makes Art More Appealing.” n.a. 2023.   Ancient Artillery   “Early Artillery Piece Recovered Near Sweden.” n.a. 2023.  “The Marstrand Cannon: The earliest evidence of shipboard artillery in Europe?” by Staffan von Arbin, et al. 2023.   Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.