Curiosity Weekly

A podcast explores the benefits of vitamin B12 such as bone health and mood improvement. It discusses positive updates on global forest health and a study mapping ketamine's effects on the brain. The podcast explains how vitamin B12 aids in cellular reprogramming and tissue regeneration. It examines the efficacy of controlled burns and restoration thinning in reducing wildfire risk. Additionally, it explores the potential therapeutic uses of ketamine for treatment-resistant depression and its impact on the brain's dopamine system.

Researchers discuss the intriguing connection between our eyes and ears, the anti-inflammatory effects of psilocybin on mood disorders, and the strong link between hoarding disorder and ADHD.

Researchers discuss 3D printing inside the body using soundwaves. The podcast also explores the impact of saying no, the bittersweet experience of owning a dog, and drugs that could extend canine lifespan. Implications for humans are discussed as well.

Learn about the benefits of daydreaming and its impact on memory, the connection between daydreaming and brain plasticity, the link between humor styles and mental health, and the effects of caffeine on soccer players' performance.

Explore the genetic differences in human brains that set us apart from primates, potential new treatment for dry mouth relief using microgels, and the link between psychopathy and contagious yawning.

Bilingual brain better at multitasking. Good news for women at risk of morning sickness. Complex science behind cat purring.

Guests discuss how babies pick up language before birth, an AI that assists doctors with administrative tasks, and a study on collaboration using Pac-Man. They explore prenatal language exposure, the benefits and concerns of AI in healthcare, and the neuroscience of collaboration.

Learn about a brain interface that allows people to play games with their minds, how bad luck affects goal commitment, and the alarming impact of human salt usage on both our bodies and the planet.

Neuroscientists discuss brain rewiring and debunk the myth of magical brain rewiring, exploring the imagination of rats through virtual reality, and the positive effect of dogs on people with PTSD.

Discover a cutting-edge invention called 'lab on a chip' that can diagnose viruses in minutes. Explore the connection between childhood traumas and persistent headaches. Uncover the mystery of strange blobs in the Earth's mantle and their origins. Learn about the formation of the moon and its impact on Earth's evolution.