Curiosity Weekly

Explore how reading fiction can boost cognitive skills according to research. Learn about the rare transmission of bird flu from cows to humans. Discover how beluga whales communicate by manipulating their squishy heads.

Discover how brain stimulation may aid in quitting smoking, a new copper coating making touchscreens bacteria-free, and the heartwarming story of parrot stepdads adopting young ones.

Explore the impact of squalene demand on deepwater sharks, efforts to create eco-friendly lubricants, and the historical connection between shepherds, women, and wildfire prevention. Discover the risks faced by sharks, the development of sustainable lubricants for turbines, and the importance of combining innovation with traditional land management practices.

Discover a new ghost shark species with giant iridescent eyes, the best therapy for prolonged grief disorder, and how blood vessel coordination in the brain enhances brain function.

Discover the incredible dynamics of thresher sharks' tails and how they use them to hunt. Explore the rare growth disorder, Laron Syndrome, and its potential link to longevity. Uncover the mystery of why people find pleasure in listening to sad music and the emotions it evokes.

Researchers discuss the rare sighting of a newborn Great White Shark off the coast of California, the development of a long-lasting universal flu vaccine, and the mapping of brain connections crucial for human consciousness. The podcast covers exciting scientific discoveries and potential breakthroughs in shark science, vaccine development, and neuroscience.

Explore the rare study of hammerhead shark embryos and their skull development, how physical touch from teammates can improve free throw accuracy in basketball, and the exceptional fracture resistance of a kink-promoting super allow.

Uncover the mystery of a 30-foot prehistoric shark with massive teeth from Mexico quarry. Explore the controversy of killing millions of barred owls. Learn how misophonia may be linked to stress and trauma.

A podcast discusses the development of robotic nerve cuffs for neurological conditions and an orangutan using a medicinal plant. It explores nostalgia's impact on engaging in rituals and finding meaning in life.

In this episode, learn about converting blood types into universal donors, how exercise alters our sense of time, and a new eggshell-based plastic to combat pollution. Discover advancements in blood compatibility and time perception during exercise, as well as the development of a sustainable bioplastic from eggshells to clean up waterways.