Curiosity Weekly

In this episode, Fabio Bergamin and Angela Chen discuss collecting clean water from fog and the use of fog harps. Bronwyn Thompson shares the success of hookworms in preventing type 2 diabetes. The podcast also explores the curious link between paranoia and memory, revealing the impairment of novelty detection in individuals with paranoia.

This podcast discusses the connection between teenage activism and improved critical thinking, the link between sleep apnea and cardiovascular disease, and the impact of aggressive driving on CO2 emissions.

Discover a possible chronic pain treatment by blocking a specific protein. Learn about the challenges of tree-planting plans due to seedling shortages. Find out why nose pickers have a higher risk of contracting COVID-19. Explore the reasons behind nose-picking and its negative effects.

Today, you’ll learn about how when we eat might influence our risks for type 2 diabetes, a new use for nanotech in treating age-related blindness, and how crocodiles respond to the cries of human babies.  Early Breakfast “An early breakfast may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.” Barcelona Institute for Global Health. 2023. “Early breakfast linked to lower risk of type 2 Diabetes.” by Dr. Prajakta Banik. 2023.  “Symptoms & Causes of Diabetes.” NIH. 2016 Nanotech & Blindness  “Nanotech used to grow eye cells as a potential treatment for blindness.” by Paul McClure. 2023. “Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment.” by Hrishikesh Vyawahare & Pranaykumar Shinde. 2022. “3D Nanotech Enables Eye Cell Growth for Treating Blindness.” by Tim Hayes. 2023.  Crocodile Crying “Nile Crocodiles Recognize and React to the Sound of Crying Babies.” by Brian Handwerk. 2023.  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/nile-crocodiles-recognize-and-react-to-the-sound-of-crying-babies-180982686/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20new%20study,appeal%20to%20their%20maternal%20instinct “Hear them roar: A comparison of black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) and human (Homo sapiens) perception of arousal in vocalizations across all classes of terrestrial vertebrates.” BY J. Congdon, et al. 2019.  https://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037/com0000187 “Your Dog Can Tell From Your Voice If You’re Happy or Sad.” by Joseph Stromberg. 2014.  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/your-dog-can-tell-from-your-voice-if-youre-happy-or-sad-180949807/ “Crocodile perception of distress in hominid baby cries.” by Julie Thévenet, et al. 2023.  https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rspb.2023.0201  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientist Patrick M. Schlievert discusses a new weapon against toxic shock syndrome. Scientists use AI to understand human evolution and why we walk. New discoveries on saber-toothed cats reveal two new species and their habitat preferences. The podcast also explores how saber-toothed cats and humans adapted to changing environments.

Discover the potential of the toxic Korean rockfish in fighting deadly infections. Learn about the genetic diversity and daily life of servants in Machu Picchu. Explore the impact of breastfeeding on infant mortality rates.

The podcast explores stem cell therapy for infertility in mice, the medicinal use of honey made by Australian honeypot ants, and the potential negative impact of AI on emotions and behavior at work.

Gene therapy eye drops restore sight for a teen with dystrophic epidermolysis ballosa. Deep underground volcanoes are linked to the formation of diamonds. AI is used to assess creative thinking with promising results.

Explore the fascinating world of self-healing robots and conductive materials that can revolutionize robotics and wearables. Discover the potential of healable polymers and their applications, from vital sign monitoring bandages to self-repairing robots. Learn about the challenges of building electronics and the importance of early detection of atrial fibrillation for health risks prevention. Find out how researchers in the UK are testing people for AFib using shopping carts and EKG sensors, potentially aiding in identification. Dive into the possibility of predicting weather on a star system located 40 light years away using new extremely large telescopes and the capabilities of the upcoming 30 meter telescope.

Participants are willing to endure pain for useless information, as shown in an experiment with monkeys. The podcast also explores the link between nearsightedness and education, as well as the potential consequences. Additionally, the benefits of connecting doctors through a social media app designed for collaboration are discussed, with improved diagnostic accuracy as a result.