Curiosity Weekly

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.

Explore Locked-in Syndrome, social anxiety and nostalgia, and the impact of continental shift on GPS accuracy in this intriguing episode.

Discover the fascinating phenomenon of healing metals and their potential application in building self-healing bridges. Learn about groundbreaking research on regrowing enamel to cure tooth sensitivity. Uncover the shocking truth about mislabeled sports supplements and the potential dangers they pose.

Learn about our perception of time, breakthroughs in heart transplant technology, and the fascinating way ticks fly using static electricity.

A study reveals that people are attracted to others who resemble them, and the implications for dating are explored. Scientists discuss using CRISPR to grow trees with less lignin for sustainable paper production. The relationship between aggression and self-control is examined using Hannibal Lecter as an example, raising questions about current therapies and the need for a shift in thinking.

Today's podcast covers the discovery of organic matter on Mars and its implications for past life, a study on how cognitive flexibility helps teachers cope with stress, and the revealing of an influential woman in Copper Age society, challenging gender biases in archaeology.