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Sleeping Brain, Bamboo Glass, Leprosy & Squirrels

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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

Bamboo Glass

Leprosy & Squirrels

  • “In medieval England, leprosy spread between red squirrels and people, genome evidence shows.” EurekAlert! 2024.
  • “Ancient Mycobacterium leprae genome reveals medieval English red squirrels as animal leprosy host.” by Christian Urban, et al. 2024.

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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

Bamboo Glass

Leprosy & Squirrels

  • “In medieval England, leprosy spread between red squirrels and people, genome evidence shows.” EurekAlert! 2024.
  • “Ancient Mycobacterium leprae genome reveals medieval English red squirrels as animal leprosy host.” by Christian Urban, et al. 2024.

Follow 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.



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