Best Cody Gough Podcasts (2024)

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Hammerhead Embryos, Free Throw Touch, Kinky Alloy 11:30

1h ago11:30

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Today, you’ll learn about the rare study of a hammerhead shark embryo, how touching your teammate might help them make free throws, and a super alloy that doesn’t break - it kinks. Hammerhead Embryos “Secrets of Hammerhead Sharks Revealed in ‘Very Rare’ Images.” by Robyn White. 2024. “Bonnethead shark.” David A. Ebert, et al. 2021. “Are Hammerhead …

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Giant Shark, Barred Owl Cull, Misophonia Stress 12:28

24h ago12:28

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Today, you’ll learn about a massive prehistoric shark, the controversial plan to kill millions of barred owls, and how a condition called misophonia could be linked to stress and trauma. Giant Shark “Ancient, 30-foot relative of great white shark unearthed in Mexico quarry.” by Melissa Hobson. 2024. “Exceptionally preserved shark fossils from Mexic…

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Robotic Nerve Cuffs, Orangutan Medicine, Ritual Nostalgia 12:04

6d ago12:04

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Today, you’ll learn about tiny robotic nerve cuffs, an orangutan that treated its own wound with medicine, and how nostalgia encourages us to take part in rituals. Robotic Nerve Cuffs “Robotic nerve ‘cuffs’ could help treat a range of neurological conditions.” University of Cambridge. 2024. “Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).” Cleveland Clinic. 2022.…

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Universal Donors, Exercise & Time, Eggshell Plastic 11:02

7d ago11:02

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Today, you’ll learn about a new way to turn certain blood types into universal blood types that could save countless lives, how exercise makes time slow down, and the new plastic made of eggshells that could clean up our water and stop plastic pollution. Universal Donors “Bacterial enzyme strips away blood types to create universal donor blood.” by…

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Microgravity Effects, Octocoral, Menstrual Sync 11:22

8d ago11:22

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Today, you’ll learn about how microgravity affects sleep and physiological rhythms, the half a billion year old bioluminescent octocoral, and the truth about women’s synchronized menstrual cycles. Microgravity Effects “Simulated microgravity affects sleep and physiological rhythms.” EurekAlert! 2024. “Effect of 60 days of head down tilt bed rest on…

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Venus Environment, Forest Stewardship, Auto-Brewery Syndrome 11:29

13d ago11:29

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Today, you’ll learn about the life-crushing conditions on Venus that could actually tell us about life elsewhere in the universe, how indigenous cultural fire burning could help us create healthier forests, and the people who brew beer in their stomachs. Venus Environment “To find life in the universe, look to deadly Venus.” EurekAlert! 2024. “Davi…

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Thistle Extract, Artificial Cells, Autism Language 10:59

14d ago10:59

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Today, you’ll learn about the amazing regenerative effects of thistle extract on damaged nerves, the first synthetic, lab-made cells, and new insights into the development of language in people with autism. Thistle Extract “Thistle extract accelerates nerve regeneration by up to 29%.” by Paul McClure. 2024. “Nerves.” Byju’s. N.d. “Cnicin promotes f…

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Clean Water Walking, Metafluid, Underwater Bees 10:42

15d ago10:42

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Today, you’ll learn about a new way to purify water simply by walking, robots controlled by liquid and rubber balls, and an accident that led to a wild discovery about bumblebees. Clean Water Walking “Walking-induced electrostatic charges enable in situ electroporated disinfection in portable water bottles.” by Young-Jun Kim, et al. 2024. “Freshwat…

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Dragon History, Gold Atom Layer, Low Pressure Diamonds 11:55

20d ago11:55

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Today, you’ll learn about the history of dragons, a lab-made gold that’s only a single atom thick, and a new low pressure way to make diamonds. Dragon History “Dragons: A brief history of the mythical, fire-breathing beasts.” by Callum McKelvie & Benjamin Radford. 2022. “A Natural History of Dragons.” by Livia Gershon. 2022. “Job 41.” Bible Study T…

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CO2 Into Electricity, Shapeshifting Cancer, Zebrafish 11:23

21d ago11:23

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Today, you’ll learn about a new tech that could turn all that nasty CO2 into electricity, the genes that allow cancer cells to metastasize, and the incredible, healing hearts of zebrafish. CO2 Into Electricity “Electricity generation from carbon dioxide adsorption by spatially nanoconfined ion separation.” by Zhuyuan Wang, et al. 2024. “Novel Nanog…

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Left Hand Gene, Heat Wave Trees, Europa 12:34

22d ago12:34

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Today, you’ll learn about the genes that could make you left-handed, how trees are able to cope with heat waves, and what could possibly lie beneath the ice of Jupiter’s moon, Europa. Left Hand Gene “Gene involved in cell shape offers clues on left-handedness.” by Will Dunham. 2024. “Half a century of handedness research: Myths, truths; fictions, f…

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When is Old Age?, Sensative Mothers, Neanderthal Homes 11:20

27d ago11:20

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Today, you’ll learn about how our perception of when old age hits is changing, a baby’s response to a happy face, and the housekeeping habits of neanderthals. When is Old Age? “Perception of when old age starts has increased over time, shows study.” by Nicola Davis. 2024. “Psychology and Aging.” APA PsycNet database. 2024. “The shift from old age t…

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New Antibiotics, H2O Pollution Test, Cooperative Camouflage 10:39

28d ago10:39

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Today, you’ll learn about a new class of antibiotics that kills drug-resistant bugs, a water pollution test that can tell scientists where the pollution came from, and spiders that collaborate. New Antibiotics “New antibiotic class effective against multidrug-resistant bacteria.” Uppsala Universitet. 2024. “10 reasons YOU should be worried about an…

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Bird Dreams, Whales & Noise, Fruit-Eaters Save Forest 10:24

29d ago10:24

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Today, you’ll learn about the dreams of birds, why sound pollution in the oceans could be killing whales, and how fruit-eating birds are doing the work to save tropical forests. Bird Dreams “Birds sing in their sleep - and now we can decipher their dreams.” by Paul McClure. 2024. “Replay of innate vocal patterns during night sleep in suboscines.” b…

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Paralysis Recovery, Bee Architecture, Perinatal Treatment 12:44

1M ago12:44

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Today, you’ll learn about a paralyzed man who is making a recovery after receiving stem cell therapy, how bees learn architecture, and a potential new treatment for postpartum depression in new mothers. Paralysis Recovery “Paralyzed man who can walk again shows potential benefit of stem cell therapy.” by Amanda Dimare. 2024. “Study documents safety…

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Brain Stimulation, Fractal Molecule, Bonobos 10:36

1M ago10:36

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Today, you’ll learn about how non-invasive brain stimulation might offer relief to older patients suffering from anxiety and depression, the first known molecular fractal, and a new discovery turning the view of bonobos as peace-loving primates on its head. Brain Stimulation “Brain stimulation treatment may improve depression, anxiety in older adul…

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AI Medical Research, Watching Sports, Blinking 10:17

1M ago10:17

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Today, you’ll learn about a new AI developed to help doctors identify and treat diseases like cancer, why watching sports might give our sense of wellness a boost, and the real reason we blink so much. AI Medical Research “Mayo researchers invented a new class of AI to improve cancer research and treatments.” EurekAlert! 2024. “The Rise of Hypothes…

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Romantic Traits, Heart & Gut, Canine Play 11:20

1M ago11:20

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Today, you’ll learn about the traits most people value in romantic partners, a new link between a particular gut bacteria and cardiovascular health, and why dogs might make your kids healthier. Romantic Traits “Intelligence and kindness are the most valued traits in romantic partners, study finds.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024. “What Do Different People …

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Diversified Farming, Sense of Smell, Simple Rhythms 11:36

1M ago11:36

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Today, you’ll learn about how diversifying farms has a ton of upsides and virtually no downsides, the way we tend to predict how something will smell before we smell it, and a universally shared preference for simple rhythms in music. Diversified Farming “Major study reports that people and environment both benefit from diversified farming, while b…

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Dark Energy, Electric Rain, Chickadees 12:04

1M ago12:04

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Today, you’ll learn about a tantalizing new discovery about dark energy that could change our understanding of the entire universe, how scientists are pulling electricity from raindrops, and the barcode memory tool inside a chickadee’s brain. Dark Energy “A Tantalizing ‘Hint’ That Astronomers Got Dark Energy All Wrong.” by Dennis Overbye. 2024. “Wh…

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Recovered Whales, Old Salmon Cans, Climate Change & Time 11:15

2M ago11:15

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Today, you’ll learn about some potential good news about whale populations, what decades-old cans of salmon can tell us about the health of the ocean, and how climate change is literally slowing down the world. Recovered Whales “Whale population recovers five years after hundreds washed up dead.” n.a. 2024. “The gray whale die-off on West Coast is …

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Cooling Windows, Mars & Erosion, Didgeridoo Slumber 11:03

2M ago11:03

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Today, you’ll learn about an AI-designed window film that could keep your house cool, the mysterious ways Mars causes deep-sea erosion on Earth, and how playing the didgeridoo could help treat sleep apnea. Cooling Windows “New window film drops temperature, slashes energy consumption.” by Paul McClure. 2024. “Engineers use quantum computing to deve…

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Artificial Reef, Glasses & Income, AC DNA 10:02

2M ago10:02

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Today, you’ll learn about an artificial reef that could save the shore from storms, how simply owning a pair of glasses can make you earn more income, and how air conditioners could help CSI detectives solve crimes. Artificial Reef “Artificial reef designed by MIT engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage.” by Jennifer Chu. 2024. “Co…

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Solar Drinking Water, Forgetting Memories, Super-Earth 10:05

2M ago10:05

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Today, you’ll learn about a revolutionary new system that can turn saltwater into drinking water with the help of the sun, how your brain chooses what memories to keep, and a super-Earth with a really dark side. Solar Drinking Water “Solar-powered technology converts saltwater into drinking water emission-free.” King’s College London. 2024. “Flexib…

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New Marine Species, Teen Drivers, Animal Microchips 11:17

2M ago11:17

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Today, you’ll learn about a massive discovery of new species from the depths of the ocean, why you shouldn’t buy your brand new driver their own car, and a possible breakthrough in microchip data collection from animals. New Marine Species “Scientists Discover 100 New Marine Species in New Zealand.” by Rebecca Carballo. 2024. “Expedition to Uncover…

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Gossip, Zooplankton, School Bus Science 10:02

2M ago10:02

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Today, you’ll learn about the potential positive power of gossip, how climate change is making zooplankton in Lake Erie confused, and a surprising connection between new school buses and student performance in school. Gossip “Can’t Stand Gossip? Let’s Talk, New Research Suggests.” by Emily C. Nunez. 2024. “Explaining the evolution of gossip.” by Xi…

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Grooving to Music, Horse Burial, Coffee & Cancer 11:45

2M ago11:45

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Today, you’ll learn about the science of getting in the groove, a newly discovered burial ground for elite medieval horses, and more evidence that coffee could help you fight off cancer. Grooving to Music “Neural dynamics of predictive timing and motor engagement in music listening.” by Arnaud Zalta, et al. 2024. “Two Concepts of Groove: Musical Nu…

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ChatGPT in School, Quiet Covid, Healing Contact Lens 10:59

2M ago10:59

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Today, you’ll learn about the pros and mostly cons of using ChatGPT in the classroom, how wild animals responded to the sudden peace and quiet of Covid, and a new contact lens that can help heal eye wounds. ChatGPT in School “Is it harmful or helpful? Examining the causes and consequences of generative AI usage among university students.” by Muhamm…

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Bigger Brains, Reef Songs, AI Speech 11:09

2M ago11:09

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Today, you’ll learn about why our brains are getting bigger and why that’s a good thing, how the sweet songs of the reef could help save it, and an AI device that gives a voice to the voiceless. Bigger Brains “Human brains are getting larger. That may be good news for dementia risk.” UC David Health. 2024. “Trends in Intracranial and Cerebral Volum…

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Sleep Spray, Insecticide Paint, UK Redwoods 12:01

2M ago12:01

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Today, you’ll learn about a nasal spray that could one day let those with sleep apnea toss out their CPAP machines, house paint that kills mosquitos, and the incredible giant redwoods… of England. Sleep Spray “A novel TASK channel antagonist nasal spray reduces sleep apnea severity in physiological responders: a randomized, blinded, trial.” by Amal…

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Palm-Less Oil, Polyglot Brain, Ayahuasca & Fear 13:17

2M ago13:17

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Today, you’ll learn about an effort to create palm oil without burning down millions of acres of forest, the surprising way polyglots’ brains approach their own native language, and new research on how the powerful psychedelic drug ayahuasca extinguishes fear. Palm-Less Oil “They Want to Make Palm Oil in a Lab. Without Palm Trees.” by Dionne Searce…

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Extinction Risk, Living Fossils, Asteroid vs Birds 12:39

2M ago12:39

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Today, you’ll learn about a new study shedding light on what species are most vulnerable to extinction from climate change, why species of living fossils take their time evolving, and a new theory about how the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs also impacted birds. Extinction Risk “New study reveals insight into which animals are most vulnerable t…

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Twin Trauma, Bee Mystery, Sequence Bias 10:30

3M ago10:30

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Today, you’ll learn about a compelling study on twins and the nature versus nurture debate, how scientists solved a 60-year-old mystery about bees, and why you shouldn’t go last. Twin Trauma “One Twin Was Hurt, the Other Was Not. Their Adult Mental Health Diverged.” by Ellen Barry. 2024. “Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Mental Health Outcom…

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Brewer’s Yeast, Constructed Languages, Memory Direction 13:01

3M ago13:01

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Today, you’ll learn about a new plan to use waste from beer brewing to clean metal out of our water supply, a study that puts languages like Orc and Klingon to the test, and a discovery about the direction our memories travel in our brains. Brewer’s Yeast “The same beer waste that gives us Vegemite could help us recycle metal waste.” n.a. 2024. “Sp…

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Frostbite Treatment, Blood in Space, Small Classes 10:03

3M ago10:03

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Today, you’ll learn about a medication that can successfully treat frostbite, the study of bloodsplatter in space, and a surprising finding about the supposed benefits of small class sizes. Frostbite Treatment “The U.S. now has a drug for severe frostbite. How does it work?” by Saugat Bolakhe. 2024. “Frostbite.” NIH. 2023. “FDA Approves First Medic…

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Printed Skin, Mammoth De-Extinction, Learning Happiness 11:30

3M ago11:30

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Today, you’ll learn about a skin printer that could lead to scar-free surgeries, the possibility of bringing the wooly mammoth back to life, and how to work at being happy. Printed Skin “Scar-free surgery prints living skin (and maybe hair) right into wounds.” by Paul McClure. 2024. “New bioink promotes growth & regeneration of 3D-printed muscle ti…

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Glacier Curtain, Good Vibrations, PFAS Water Detox 10:56

3M ago10:56

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Today, you’ll learn about a radical idea for installing a curtain around a massive ice sheet, how positive vibrations might help people with social anxiety, and new tech that could remove dangerous forever chemicals from our environment. Glacier Curtain “Scientists want to build 62-mile-long curtains around the ‘doomsday glacier’ for a $50 billion …

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Chernobyl Worms, Barnacle Proteins, Foot-Eye Coordination 11:25

3M ago11:25

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Today, you’ll learn about a surprising discovery inside the worms of Chernobyl, a way to protect metals at sea inspired by barnacles, and foot-eye coordination. Chernobyl Worms “Radiation-proof Chernobyl worms offer answers about cancer.” by Paul McClure. 2024. “Chernobyl Accident 1986.” n.a. 2022. “Environmental radiation exposure at Chornobyl has…

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Eclipse 2024, Boiling Microplastics, Self-Control 11:37

3M ago11:37

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Today, you’ll learn about the magic of the upcoming solar eclipse, a simple way to reduce the amount of microplastics in your drinking water, and the connection between self-control and the perception of power. Livestream of the total solar eclipse on Discovery’s YouTube channel on April 8 at 2:15pm ET here! Eclipse 2024 “What this solar eclipse ca…

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Geoengineering, Artificial Sweeteners, Butterfly Mimicry 12:47

3M ago12:47

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Today, you’ll learn about a potentially risky new idea to geoengineer our way out of extreme heat, bad news for fans of artificially sweetened drinks, and an incredible new discovery about butterflies. Geoengineering “Dehydrate the stratosphere to curb global warming? Scientists float new risky strategy.” by Paul Voosen. 2024. “Contributions of Str…

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Shark Hunter, Asbestos Cancer Treatment, Creative Flow 11:17

3M ago11:17

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Today, you’ll learn about an alarming new killer behavior in orcas, a potential breakthrough for patients with one of the deadliest cancers, and the brain science behind flow. Shark Hunter “Orcas Demonstrating They No Longer Need to Hunt in Packs to Take Down the Great White Shark.” Taylor & Francis. 2024. “Further insights into killer whales Orcin…

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Human Diversity, Ancient Tool Use, Deep Sea Discoveries 11:13

3M ago11:13

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Happy 300 episodes to our Curiosity Daily listeners! Today, you’ll learn about a massive database of human genomes that’s uncovering major new genetic discoveries, the scientists building stone age tools from scratch… and then putting them to work, and a treasure trove of deep sea discoveries in an underwater mountain range. Human Diversity “Ambiti…

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Learning From Friends, Hair & Heart, Feeding Weeds 11:35

3M ago11:35

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Today, you’ll learn about how we learn the same information differently from people we like than from those we don’t like, a drug men already take that could have incredible added benefits, and a weed that could feed a hungry world. Learning From Friends “The brain is ‘programmed’ for learning from people we like.” Lund University. 2024. “Ingroup s…

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ADHD Foraging, Pollution & Pollinators, Big Cats Listen 12:53

3M ago12:53

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Today, you’ll learn about how ADHD might have actually helped our ancient ancestors thrive, the way pollution makes it hard for nighttime pollinators to stop and smell the flowers, and a new study that suggests lions, tigers, and other big cats can tell who’s talking to them. ADHD Foraging “Attention deficits linked with proclivity to explore while…

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Mind-Reading, Universe’s Brightest Object, Cinnamon 11:23

3M ago11:23

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Today, you’ll learn about mind-reading machines, the brightest object in the known universe, and the potential power punch of cinnamon. Mind-Reading “Mind-reading devices are revealing the brain’s secrets.” by Miryam Naddaf. 2024. “The brain-reading devices helping paralysed people to move, talk and touch.” by Liam Drew. 2022. “The rise of brain-re…

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Category 6, Colo-Rectal Bacteria, Meteorite Loot 10:28

4M ago10:28

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Today, you’ll learn about hurricanes so powerful they need a new category, bacteria linked to young-onset colo-rectal cancer, and ancient treasures made out of meteorites. Category 6 “In a warming world, climate scientists consider category 6 hurricanes.” EurekAlert! 2024. “How do hurricanes form?” NOAA. 2023. “AMCR’s Wehner Explores Impact of ‘Ext…

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Stress & Immunity, Crop Resilience, Psychedelic Scale 13:17

4M ago13:17

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Today, you’ll learn about the surprising effect our immune system has on our emotional health, a new discovery about the biological clock of plants, and how researchers are rediscovering the science of psychedelics. Stress & Immunity “Mount Sinai Study Shows That Circulating Immune Cells Drawn to the Brain During Stress Can Control Emotional Behavi…

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Depression Temp, Cold Water Menopause, Ultrasound Sticker 10:05

4M ago10:05

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Today, you’ll learn about the link between body temperature and depression, how taking the the Polar Bear Plunge could soothe symptoms of menopause, and a new sticker that can detect organ failure. Depression Temp “Are Body Temperature and Depression Linked? Science Says, Yes.” by Jess Berthold. 2024. “Surprising Link Discovered Between Body Temper…

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Psychosis Blood Test, Altitude Genes, PCOS Cognition 10:05

4M ago10:05

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Today, you’ll learn about a new blood test that can detect signs of psychosis and guide precision treatment, a gene mutation that happened in two different high altitude populations thousands of years apart, and new findings of the mental impacts of polycystic ovary syndrome. Psychosis Blood Test “Blood test predicts psychosis risk, most effective …

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Fentanyl Rapid Test, Lead Detector, Bach & Math 11:29

4M ago11:29

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Today, you’ll learn about a new rapid test for detecting fentanyl, a hyper-sensitive new lead detector, and the mathematical proof that Bach… was a great composer. Fentanyl Rapid Test “Researchers Develop Rapid Test for Detecting Fentanyl.” by Kim Horner. 2024. “Fentanyl and the U.S. Opioid Epidemic.” Claire Klobucista & Mariel Ferragamo. 2023. “Na…

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