Best Emily Gough Podcasts (2024)

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Chimpanzee Learning, Breast Cancer Gel, Singing Brain Repair 10:01

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Today, you’ll learn about how when chimpanzees can’t figure out how to do something they get their friends to teach them, a potential breakthrough in the fight against breast cancer, and how singing repairs the brain after a stroke. Chimpanzee Learning “Chimpanzees use social information to acquire a skill they fail to innovate.” by Edwin J. C. van…

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Chimp Memory, Bacterial Tumor Killer, Gene Disc Repair 12:10

2h ago12:10

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Today, you’ll learn about the remarkable social memory of chimps, the gut bacteria that could help fight cancer, and how gene therapy might one day help you out with that pesky lower back pain. Chimp Memory “Chimps Can Still Remember Faces After a Quarter Century.” by Carl Zimmer. 2023. “Bonobos and chimpanzees remember familiar conspecifics for de…

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Elite Athlete Hearts, Oxytocin & Loneliness, Nail Diagnosis 12:37

4d ago12:37

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Today, you’ll learn about the surprising prevalence of heart abnormalities in elite athletes, how an oxytocin nasal spray might help with chronic loneliness, and a discovery that could help doctors diagnose a disease just by looking at your fingernails. Elite Athlete Hearts “Why are elite athletes prone to abnormal heart rhythms?” by Jennifer Couzi…

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Sleepwalker Brain, Games & Navigation, Endurance Hunting 12:49

5d ago12:49

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Today, you’ll learn about what goes on in our brains when we sleepwalk, how playing video games might actually help us navigate the world IRL, and the endurance hunting of traditional societies. Sleepwalker Brain “Scientists Discover What’s Happening Inside a Sleepwalker’s Brain.” by Rhianna-lily Smith. 2024. “Shared EEG correlates between non-REM …

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HIV Vaccine, CO2 New Uses, No Noise Fabric 10:09

6d ago10:09

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Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in the effort to create a vaccine for HIV, how engineers are turning carbon dioxide into useful products, and the silk fabric that could one day make your clothes noise-canceling. HIV Vaccine “A Trial HIV Vaccine Triggered Elusive and Essential Antibodies in Humans.” Duke Health. 2024. “The impact of antiret…

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No Inner Voice, Yoga & Brain Health, Monogamous Mice 12:18

11d ago12:18

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Today, you’ll learn about people who lack an inner voice, how yoga could help cancer survivors defog their minds, and the newly discovered hormone that is connected to promiscuous behavior in mice. No Inner Voice “People without an inner voice have poorer verbal memory.” University of Copenhagen. 2024. “Not Everybody Has an Inner Voice: Behavioral …

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Anti-Drunk Gel, Hot Spring Viruses, Tiger Beetles 11:57

12d ago11:57

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Today, you’ll learn about a gel that stops alcohol from making you drunk and harming your liver, the ancient viruses of Yellowstone hot springs, and the song that tiger beetles sing to confuse bats. Anti-Drunk Gel “Anti-intoxicant gel keeps alcohol out of the bloodstream.” by Ben Coxworth. 2024. “Single-site iron-anchored amyloid hyrdrogels as cata…

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Leeches & Blood Tests, Algae & Carbon, Asthma Cause 11:07

13d ago11:07

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Today, you’ll learn about a new anxiety-free way to collect blood samples modeled on the sucking power of leeches, the super carbon-gobbling power of blue-green algae, and a new understanding of how asthma happens - and maybe how to stop it. Leeches & Blood Tests “Blood diagnostics modeled on leeches.” by Fabio Bergamin. 2024. “Prevalence, causes, …

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Hair Loss Treatment, Aphantasia, Ultrasound Coffee 12:03

18d ago12:03

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Today, you’ll learn about a groundbreaking new treatment for hair loss caused by autoimmune skin disease, a condition that affects the imagination, and the gadget that will put a cold brew coffee in your cup in minutes instead of hours. Hair Loss Treatment “New treatment could reverse hair loss caused by an autoimmune skin disease.” by Anne Trafton…

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Asthma & ADHD, Whale Codas, Hidden Lithium 12:37

19d ago12:37

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Today, you’ll learn about the possible link between asthma, ADHD, and income in children, how whale communication is much more complex than we thought, and the secret lithium hidden away for millions of years under Pennsylvania. Asthma & ADHD “ADHD, asthma, and economic hardship: New research suggests a causal pathway.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024. “Ass…

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Brainstem Dial, Centipedes & Kidneys, AI Ghosts 11:41

20d ago11:41

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Today, you’ll learn about an accidental discovery of a dial in the brainstem that controls the body’s inflammation level, how centipedes might offer a treatment for kidney disease, and the problem with bringing back our deceased loved ones using AI. Brainstem Dial “Found: the dial in the brain that controls the immune system.” by Giorgia Guglielmi.…

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Sleeping Brain, Bamboo Glass, Leprosy & Squirrels 11:31

26d ago11:31

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Today, you’ll learn about how sleep isn’t the brain detoxifier we thought it was, a new glass made out of bamboo, and the connection between leprosy and red squirrels in medieval England. Sleeping Brain “Sleep does not help brain wash out toxins, study suggests.” by Hannah Devlin. 2024. “The sleep-deprived human brain.” by Adam J. Krause, et al. 20…

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Fiction Readers, Bird Flu Transmission, Beluga Heads 11:12

28d ago11:12

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Today, you’ll learn about how reading fiction could make you smarter, the first ever likely transmission of bird flu from a cow to a human, and how a beluga whale communicates with its squishy head. Fiction Readers “People who read a lot of fiction tend to have better cognitive skills, study finds.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024. “Cognitive effects and co…

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Tobacco Treatment, Clean Touchscreen, Parrot Stepdads 12:14

29d ago12:14

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Today, you’ll learn about a new and stimulating method that could potentially help smokers kick the habit, an innovative copper coating that kills bacteria on touchscreens, and the little birds that sometimes make for great stepdads. Tobacco Treatment “Can brain stimulation help people kick their tobacco addiction?” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024. “Why Won…

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Shark Oil, Eco-Friendly Lubricant, Historic Land Management 12:05

1M ago12:05

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Today, you’ll learn about the demand for a compound called squalene that is decimating deepwater shark populations, an amazing effort to create an eco-friendly lubricant using green chemistry, and the surprising connection between shepherds, women, and wildfires. Shark Oil “Deepwater Sharks Are Threatened by Demand for Liver Oil.” by David Shiffman…

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Ghost Shark, Grief Treatment, Blood Vessel Coordination 11:13

1M ago11:13

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Today, you’ll learn about a newly discovered deep sea ghost shark, the best way to treat prolonged grief disorder, and how the blood vessels in our brain coordinate to improve brain functioning. Ghost Shark “‘Ghost shark’ with enormous head and giant iridescent eyes discovered off Thailand.” by Elise Poore. 2024. “Chimaera.” Shark Trust. 2020. “Chi…

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Thresher Shark, Laron Syndrome, Sad Music 12:07

1M ago12:07

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Today, you’ll learn about the incredible dynamics that make the thresher shark so good at threshing, how people with a rare growth disorder might actually have an advantage that leads to longer lifespans, and why people listen to sad music. Thresher Shark Fear the Tails, Not the Jaws, of These ‘Weirdo’ Sharks.” by Kate Golembiewski. 2024. “Vertebra…

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Newborn Great White, Long-Term Flu Shot, Consciousness Map 12:00

1M ago12:00

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Today, you’ll learn about the possible holy grail of great white shark sightings, a new flu vaccine that could knock out every strain and last a long time, and a map of human consciousness. Newborn Great White “Great white sighting may reveal ‘holy grail’ of shark science.” by Katie Hunt. 2024. “Novel aerial observations of a possible newborn white…

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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Ep. 214 Are You a WITCH? Ft. Mia Magik 1:20:04

2M ago1:20:04

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From Mia "I always believed in fairytales, and dreamed that one day my fantasy would become my reality. When I finally realized that magik wasn’t something I could find outside of myself, but was to be cultivated within myself, my whole life changed! I decided to dedicate my life to the pursuit of magik. Now, after many years of Mystery School and …

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Ep. 213 Your Fairytale Love Story Isn't Going To Be A Straight Line Ft. Kelly Gardner and Emily Gough 1:13:15

2M ago1:13:15

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As a personal development coach who works with parents, I'm particularly passionate about helping people navigate the major transitions in family life. Wether the transition that occurs in becoming parents or the one that occurs when a relationship becomes irreparable, these transitions create great opportunities for growth. Believe me when I say t…

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Ep. 212 How To Enter Your Grown Ass Woman (or Person) Era ft. Emily Gough 1:29:54

2M ago1:29:54

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Emily Gough is a human connection coach, author of the book You Grow Me, speaker, and host/founder of the respected Top 200 Room to Grow™ Podcast. Fuelled by an insatiable curiosity for the nuance and complexities of relationships and the human experience, she takes a holistic mind/body approach using the psychology and physiology of emotions to gi…

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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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