Curiosity Weekly

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.

Learn about painkillers made from pine trees, a creature that regenerates as its cells age, and the limitations of positive thinking and manifestation. Discover how turpentine can be utilized as a renewable component for drug production. Explore the fascinating abilities of a sea creature that holds clues to aging and regeneration. Examine the psychological effects of belief in manifestation and the pitfalls of positive thinking and magical thinking.

Elizabeth Bowman, a researcher, discusses a study on the effects of smart drugs on problem-solving abilities, revealing that these drugs may hinder rather than enhance performance. The podcast also explores the potential of freezing organs for transplantation, highlighting the successful unfreezing and transplantation of rat kidneys. Additionally, it delves into the evolutionary advantages of curly hair, particularly in regulating heat and reducing the need to sweat for cooling the head.

Today, you’ll learn about a newly discovered genetic link between high voices and high blood pressure, a mysterious new discovery behind some ancient Egyptian art, and about freshwater lying underneath the ocean floor.  Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/high-voice-gene-egyptian-art-x-ray-finding-fresh-waterHigh Voice Gene“Have a High-Pitched Voice? It Might Be In Your Genes.”https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01901-5“Do you have high-pitched voice? Note, it's in your genes.” by IANS. 2023.https://www.onmanorama.com/lifestyle/health/2023/06/13/you-have-high-pitched-voice-it-is-in-genes.amp.html Egyptian Art X-Ray“Paint Like an Egyptian: X-Rays Reveal Creative Process Behind Ancient Tomb Art.” by Tanvi Dutta Gupta. 2023.https://www.science.org/content/article/paint-egyptian-xray-egyptian-tomb-art“Hidden mysteries in ancient Egyptian paintings from the Theban Necropolis observed by in-situ XRF mapping.” by Philippe Martinez, et al. 2023.https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0287647Finding Fresh Water “Found: Giant Freshwater Deposits Hiding Under the Sea.”https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/found-giant-freshwater-deposits-hiding-under-the-sea/“5 Billion People Will Face Water Shortages by 2050, U.N. Says.” by Daniel Cusick. 2022.https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/5-billion-people-will-face-water-shortages-by-2050-u-n-says/“Earth’s Underground Water Quantified.” by Jonathan Amos. 2015.https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-34837461Follow 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.