Curiosity Weekly

Researchers are using barnacles found on debris from Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 to determine the crash site location; Polar bears in Churchill, Manitoba, are facing increasing population due to shifting sea ice caused by climate change; New dinosaur fossils in Morocco provide insights into the era of their demise and contradict the belief that dinosaurs were declining before the asteroid impact.

"Curiosity Daily" explores urban greening, power crystals, and Darwin's Paradox. Luis Mata discusses how small urban greening projects can boost insect species in cities. Scientists reveal the potential of using photomechanical materials for more energy-efficient vehicles. Darwin's Paradox in coral reefs is unravelled, highlighting the symbiotic relationship that allows coral to thrive in nutrient-deficient waters. The importance of protecting coral reefs is emphasized in the face of die-offs.

This podcast discusses the impact of carbon dioxide on plants, including how climate change has negatively affected their photosynthesis. It also highlights the health benefits of walking, with a study showing that even a few thousand steps per day can reduce the risk of death. Additionally, the podcast explores the surprising findings of a study on children's self-esteem, revealing the influence of self-perception over athletic competence.

In this podcast, Lucy Tu and Ludovic Bellier talk about decoding brain activity using Pink Floyd music. They discuss a study where brain patterns were analyzed to reconstruct songs. Jeremy J. Grachan discusses using superheroes to teach anatomy. McKenzie Prillaman highlights the risk of bathroom germs from hot air hand dryers.

Discover the hidden consciousness in comatose patients with brain injuries. Explore the eerie secret glowing language of frogs. Uncover the mysterious blinking patterns of race car drivers. Learn about the strategic importance of blinking and its role in sports.

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.