

Curiosity Weekly
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Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs affecting our world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 16, 2023 • 16min
Gasthma, Sleep Memory, Frozen Reefs
Today we discuss how using gas stoves has caused a huge uptick in childhood asthma, how motor memory is developed while we sleep, and how scientists are working to save the larvae of coral reefs! Gasthma“Population Attributable Fraction of Gas Stoves and Childhood Asthma in the United States” by Talor Gruenwald et al.https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/1/75“Gas stove pollution causes 12.7% of childhood asthma, study finds” by Maxine Joselow and Vanessa Montalbanohttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/06/gas-stove-pollution-causes-127-childhood-asthma-study-finds/Sleep Memory “During sleep, brain regions synchronize to create motor memory” by UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SAN FRANCISCOhttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/974905“Cortical–hippocampal coupling during manifold exploration in motor cortex” by Jaekyung Kim et al.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05533-zFrozen Reefs “Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial” By Jill Gralowhttps://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/scientists-freeze-great-barrier-reef-coral-world-first-trial-2022-12-19/“Scientists pioneer ‘game-changing’ freezing technique that could save the Great Barrier Reef’s coral” by Charlotte Eltonhttps://www.euronews.com/green/2022/12/19/scientists-pioneer-game-changing-freezing-technique-that-could-save-the-great-barrier-reef“Scientists Freeze Great Barrier Reef Coral” by GKTodayhttps://www.gktoday.in/topic/scientists-freeze-great-barrier-reef-coral/“What is coral bleaching?” by National Ocean Servicehttps://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/coral_bleach.html“SCIENTISTS HAVE MADE A HUGE BREAKTHROUGH IN CRYOGENICS” by June Javelosahttps://futurism.com/neoscope/4-scientists-have-found-a-way-to-rapidly-thaw-cryopreserved-tissue-without-damageFollow 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.Find episode transcripts here: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2023 • 20min
Covid Brain Fog, Freemium Failure, Fungal Vaccine
Today you’ll learn about a potential new treatment for those suffering from brain fog after Covid, how freemium models of mental health apps might cause you to be more stressed out, and how developments in creating a vaccine for fungal infections might make them a thing of the past! Covid Brain Fog“Potential New Treatment for “Brain Fog” in Long COVID Patients” by Isabella Backmanhttps://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/potential-new-treatment-for-brain-fog-in-long-covid-patients/“Clinical experience with the α2A-adrenoceptor agonist, guanfacine, and N-acetylcysteine for the treatment of cognitive deficits in “Long-COVID19”” by Arman Fesharaki-Zadeh et al.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667257X22001000Freemium Failure “"Money Doesn't Buy You Happiness": Negative Consequences of Using the Freemium Model for Mental Health Apps” by Tessa Eagle et al.https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3555155“What Is Fleeceware & How to Prevent Fleeceware Scams in 2022” by Ben Martenshttps://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/what-is-fleeceware/#:~:text=Because%20fleeceware%20isn't%20technically,(often%20under%20a%20week).“Should you agree to Apple’s terms and conditions?” by Karen Haslamhttps://www.macworld.com/article/672571/should-you-agree-to-apples-terms-and-conditions.htmlFungal Vaccine “New vaccine targets life-threatening fungal infections” by Leigh Beesonhttps://news.uga.edu/new-vaccine-targets-fungal-infections/?utm_medium=social&utm_content=text_link&utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=news_release“Immunogenicity and protective efficacy of a pan-fungal vaccine in preclinical models of aspergillosis, candidiasis, and pneumocystosis” by Emily Rayens et al.https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/1/5/pgac248/6798391?login=false“Fungal infections cost U.S. $6.7B in a year” by Leigh Beesonhttps://news.uga.edu/fungal-infections-cost-us-6b-a-year/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.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/covid-brain-fog-freemium-failure-fungal-vaccine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10, 2023 • 28min
The Puppy Bowl, Human Candles, Cancer Rate Down
Today we have an extra special episode where we talk to Dan Schachner about this year’s Puppy Bowl, then we’ll learn about the truths and myths of spontaneous human combustion, and how cancer rates in the US have gone down by 33% since the ‘90s! The Puppy BowlHuman Candles “Strange reports have claimed humans spontaneously burst into flames, but science can explain how bodies sometimes act like a candle wick” by Paola Rosa-Aquinohttps://www.businessinsider.com/is-spontaneous-human-combustion-real-or-myth-scientific-evidence“Man died from spontaneous human combustion, inquest finds” by Brian McDonaldhttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/man-died-from-spontaneous-human-combustion-inquest-finds-26774631.html“Spontaneous Human Combustion in the Light of the 21st Century” by Virve Koljonen, MD, PhD and Nicolas Kluger, MD (PAYWALL)https://academic.oup.com/jbcr/article-abstract/33/3/e102/4588696?login=falseCancer Rate Down “US cancer death rate drops by 30% since 1991” by BBChttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64255719“US cancer death rate falls 33% since 1991, partly due to advances in treatment, early detection and less smoking, report says” By Jacqueline Howardhttps://www.cnn.com/2023/01/12/health/us-cancer-deaths-decline-wellness/index.html“U.S. Cancer Death Rate Has Fallen 33% Since 1991, Here’s Why” by John Loeppkyhttps://www.healthline.com/health-news/u-s-cancer-death-rate-has-fallen-33-since-1991-heres-why“US cancer deaths drop 33% since 1991, new report says” by J Oliver Conroyhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/14/us-cancer-deaths-drop-third-since-1991-new-report-says“Cancer statistics, 2023” by Rebecca L. Siegel MPH et al.https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.3322/caac.21763Follow 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.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-puppy-bowl-human-candles-cancer-rate-down Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 9, 2023 • 20min
Net Energy Gain, Weak Ankles, Hot Musicians
Today we discuss recent updates to powering the world through nuclear fusion, why ankle sprains are so common, and how we perceive musicians to be more attractive than those who don’t play an instrument.Net Energy Gain “US scientists reach long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough, source says” By Ella Nilsen and René Marshhttps://www.cnn.com/2022/12/12/politics/nuclear-fusion-energy-us-scientists-climate/index.html“U.S. to reveal scientific milestone on fusion energy” By Timothy Gardnerhttps://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-announce-scientific-breakthrough-fusion-energy-sources-2022-12-12/#:~:text=WASHINGTON%2C%20Dec%2012%20(Reuters),knowledge%20of%20the%20matter%20said.“WHEN WILL FOSSIL FUELS RUN OUT?” by METhttps://group.met.com/en/mind-the-fyouture/mindthefyouture/when-will-fossil-fuels-run-out#:~:text=Conclusion%3A%20how%20long%20will%20fossil,our%20reserves%20can%20speed%20up.Weak Ankles “The Science Behind Why You Sprain Your Ankle So Often, And What You Can Do About It” by Gordon Waddingtonhttps://www.sciencealert.com/the-science-behind-why-you-sprain-your-ankle-so-often-and-what-you-can-do-about-it“Lateral Ankle Sprain and Subsequent Ankle Sprain Risk: A Systematic Review” by Erik A. Wikstrom et al.https://meridian.allenpress.com/jat/article/56/6/578/466668/Lateral-Ankle-Sprain-and-Subsequent-Ankle-Sprain“INJURY RISK IS ALTERED BY PREVIOUS INJURY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE AND PRESENTATION OF CAUSATIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACTORS” by Jessica Fulton et al.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4196323/“Epidemiology of Ankle Sprains and Chronic Ankle Instability” by Mackenzie M. Herzog, PhD, MP et al.https://meridian.allenpress.com/jat/article/54/6/603/420863/Epidemiology-of-Ankle-Sprains-and-Chronic-AnkleHot Musicians “Musicians are more desirable dates to both men and women, supporting Darwin’s sexual selection hypothesis” by Vladimir Hedrihhttps://www.psypost.org/2023/01/musicians-are-more-desirable-dates-to-both-men-and-women-supporting-darwins-sexual-selection-hypothesis-64835“Darwin’s sexual selection hypothesis revisited: Musicality increases sexual attraction in both sexes” by Manuela M. Marin and Ines Rathgeberhttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.971988/fullFollow 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.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/net-energy-gain-weak-ankles-hot-musicians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 2023 • 18min
Mauna Loa Eruption, Wifi Windows, Catching Vapor
Today you’ll learn about the recent eruption of the world’s biggest active volcano, how researchers have created wifi-emitting windows, and how we might be able to use evaporating ocean water as a new freshwater source. Mauna Loa Eruption “Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano is erupting. Here’s what you need to know” by Carolyn Gramlinghttps://www.sciencenews.org/article/hawaii-mauna-loa-volcano-erupting-what-you-need-to-know“Mauna Loa Eruption Webpage” By Mauna Loahttps://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mauna-loa/mauna-loa-eruption-webpage“Historic Keeling Curve Observation Interrupted by Volcanic Eruption” by Rob Monroehttps://keelingcurve.ucsd.edu/2022/11/29/historic-keeling-curve-observation-interrupted-by-volcanic-eruption/“Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano is erupting for the first time since 1984” By James Dinneen and Madeleine Cuffhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2348871-hawaiis-mauna-loa-volcano-is-erupting-for-the-first-time-since-1984/“HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE” by U.S. Geological Surveyhttps://www.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mauna-loa/volcano-updates#:~:text=Mauna%20Loa%20is%20no%20longer%20erupting.Wifi Windows “Your windows may soon produce wireless Internet connections powered by sunlight” by Camille Bellohttps://www.euronews.com/next/2022/12/07/your-windows-may-soon-produce-wireless-internet-connections-powered-by-sunlight"Smart" Electricity Generating Windows Are On Their Way” by Cecille de Jesushttps://futurism.com/smart-electricity-generating-windows-are-on-their-way“Electricity-Generating Windows Of Future? Scientists Design Low-Cost Transparent Solar Cells” by Anjali Thakurhttps://www.ndtv.com/world-news/electricity-generating-windows-of-future-scientists-design-low-cost-transparent-solar-cells-3497478“This company wants to turn your windows into solar panels” By Rishi Iyengarhttps://www.cnn.com/2020/03/30/tech/solar-windows-ubiquitous-energy-california/index.htmlCatching Vapor “Researchers propose new structures to harvest untapped source of freshwater” by Peter Barneshttps://www.shutterbulky.com/harvesting-untapped-source-of-freshwater/“Increasing freshwater supply to sustainably address global water security at scale” by Afeefa Rahman, Praveen Kumar & Francina Dominguezhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-24314-2“Water Vapor and Climate Change” by ACShttps://www.acs.org/climatescience/climatesciencenarratives/its-water-vapor-not-the-co2.htmlFollow 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.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/mauna-loa-eruption-wifi-windows-catching-vapor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 3, 2023 • 19min
Helicon Thruster, Smart Bandage, Stress IBS
Today we discuss how new technology is making faster and more efficient rockets, a new bandage that might be able to heal wounds faster than the body, and how we’ve seen some new connections between the brain and the gut through a study of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Helicon Thruster “Can plasma instability in fact be the savior for magnetic nozzle plasma thrusters” by Staff Writershttps://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Can_plasma_instability_in_fact_be_the_savior_for_magnetic_nozzle_plasma_thrusters_999.html“Wave-driven electron inward transport in a magnetic nozzle” by Kazunori Takahashi, Christine Charles & Rod W. Boswellhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-24202-9“PLASMA PROPULSION DISCOVERY COULD HERALD A ‘NEW ERA OF SPACE EXPLORATION’” by MICAH HANKShttps://thedebrief.org/plasma-propulsion-discovery-could-herald-a-new-era-of-space-exploration/“How Plasma Rockets Work” By Meisa Salaitahttps://science.howstuffworks.com/plasma-rockets.htm#:~:text=Plasma%20rockets%20accelerate%20gradually%20and,rocket%20%5Bsource%3A%20Verhovek%5D.“New Plasma Thruster Concept Could Make Space Missions 10x Faster” by Rupendra Brahambhatthttps://interestingengineering.com/transportation/physicist-designed-a-plasma-thruster-that-could-make-space-travel-10-times-fasterSmart Bandage “Wireless smart bandage provides new insights on healing chronic wounds” by Andrew Myershttps://cheme.stanford.edu/wireless-smart-bandage-provides-new-insights-healing-chronic-wounds“Wireless, closed-loop, smart bandage with integrated sensors and stimulators for advanced wound care and accelerated healing” by Yuanwen Jiang et al.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-022-01528-3Stress IBS“Repeated Psychological Stress is Linked with Irritable Bowel Syndrome-like Symptoms” by Tokyo University of Sciencehttps://www.tus.ac.jp/en/mediarelations/archive/20221107_8752.html“Repeated psychological stress, chronic vicarious social defeat stress, evokes irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms in mice” by Toshinori Yoshioka et al.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2022.993132/fullFollow 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.Find episode transcripts here: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 2023 • 15min
Cancer-Fighting Grapes, Dog Brain, Sea Forests
Today you’ll learn about how grapes have the potential to reduce the risk of skin cancer, how dogs’ behaviors are hardwired into their genes, and how underwater seaweed forests might be able to combat climate change. Cancer-Fighting Grapes “Short-Term Grape Consumption Diminishes UV-Induced Skin Erythema” by John M. Pezzutohttps://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/12/2372#B4-antioxidants-11-02372“The potential of grape consumption to modulate UV-induced skin erythema” by Dr. Priyom Bosehttps://www.news-medical.net/news/20221202/The-potential-of-grape-consumption-to-modulate-UV-induced-skin-erythema.aspx“How Many Grapes In A Bottle Of Wine” BY ANTHONY ZHANGhttps://www.vinovest.co/blog/how-many-grapes-in-a-bottle-of-wineDog Brain “Dog behavior is a product of their genes: Dog Genome Project Revealed.” by Peter Barneshttps://www.shutterbulky.com/dog-behavior/“Domestic dog lineages reveal genetic drivers of behavioral diversification” by Emily V. Dutrow et al.https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(22)01379-4?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0092867422013794%3Fshowall%3DtrueSea Forests “The hidden underwater forests that could help tackle the climate crisis” by Lucy Sherriffhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/02/kelp-seaweed-forests-research-climate-crisis“Global seaweed productivity” by ALBERT PESSARRODONA et al.https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abn2465Follow 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.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/cancer-fighting-grapes-dog-brain-sea-forests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 2023 • 19min
Dangerous Dishwashers, PTSD Prevention, Game Brain
Today we discuss how the rinse cycle in some commercial dishwashers might be negatively affecting your gut, how a groundbreaking new study might have found a solution to PTSD, and how video games have been proven to improve our executive functioning skills. Dangerous Dishwashers “Commercial dishwashers destroy protective layer in gut” by University of Zurichhttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/973024“Industrial dishwashers may harm your gut’s protective inner lining” by Tibi Puiuhttps://www.zmescience.com/medicine/industrial-dishwashers-may-harm-your-guts-protective-inner-lining/PTSD Prevention“Taking hydrocortisone immediately after a traumatic event may help prevent PTSD” by Vladimir Hedrihhttps://www.psypost.org/2022/11/taking-hydrocortisone-immediately-after-a-traumatic-event-may-help-prevent-ptsd-64410“Accelerated forgetting of a trauma-like event in healthy men and women after a single dose of hydrocortisone” by Vanessa E. Hennessy, Luzia Troebinger, Georges Iskandar, Ravi K. Das & Sunjeev K. Kambojhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-022-02126-2Game Brain “For young adults, more time gaming may mean better executive functioning” by Laura Stalochhttps://www.psypost.org/2023/01/for-young-adults-more-time-gaming-may-mean-better-executive-functioning-64641“Videogaming Frequency and Executive Skills in Young Adults” by Sara Peracchia, Giulia D’Aurizio, and Giuseppe Curciohttps://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/19/12081“Young Adults Who Frequently Play Video Games Have Improved Executive Functioning Compared to Casual Gamers, Research Suggests” by Margaret Davishttps://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/41718/20230105/young-adults-who-frequently-play-video-games-improved-executive-functioning.htmFollow 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.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/dangerous-dishwashers-ptsd-prevention-game-brain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2023 • 18min
Winchcombe Meteorite, Aya-What Now?, Toxic Cleanup
Today we explore how a recent meteorite that landed in the UK is giving us clues to the mysteries of the universe, the positive and negative side-effects found in a recent study on ayahuasca, and how some toxic “forever chemicals” were found to be completely eradicated with new technology.Winchcombe Meteorite “Pristine meteorite found within hours of hitting Earth” by Eleanor K. Sansomhttps://astronomy.com/news/2022/11/pristine-meteorite-found-within-hours-of-hitting-earth“The Winchcombe meteorite, a unique and pristine witness from the outer solar system” by ASHLEY J. KING et al.https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abq3925Aya-What Now? “How Safe Is Ayahuasca? Large-Scale Study Explores” by Molly Campbellhttps://www.technologynetworks.com/biopharma/news/how-safe-is-ayahuasca-large-scale-study-explores-367665“Adverse effects of ayahuasca: Results from the Global Ayahuasca Survey” by José Carlos Bouso et al.https://journals.plos.org/globalpublichealth/article?id=10.1371/journal.pgph.0000438“What Is Ayahuasca? Experience, Benefits, and Side Effects” by Healthlinehttps://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ayahuascaToxic Cleanup “Pollution cleanup method destroys toxic “forever chemicals”” by David Danelskihttps://news.ucr.edu/articles/2022/12/12/pollution-cleanup-method-destroys-toxic-forever-chemicals“Hydrogen-polarized vacuum ultraviolet photolysis system for enhanced destruction of perfluoroalkyl substances” by Gongde Chen et al.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666911022000259“For Decades, Polluters Knew PFAS Chemicals Were Dangerous But Hid Risks From Public” by Jared Hayes and Scott Faberhttps://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/decades-polluters-knew-pfas-chemicals-were-dangerous-hid-risks-publicFollow 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.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/winchcombe-meteorite-aya-what-now-toxic-cleanup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2023 • 14min
World Population Reaches 8 Billion, Leprosy, Planet-Killer
Today you’ll learn about what it means for the planet now that we’ve reached a global population of 8 billion people, how leprosy might be able to repair damaged livers, and some information about an asteroid that’s been dubbed a, “Planet-killer.”World Population Reaches 8 Billion “The world population has now reached 8 billion” by Allison Gasparinihttps://www.sciencenews.org/article/world-population-8-billion-humans-earth“Day of 8 Billion” by United Nationshttps://www.un.org/en/dayof8billion“World population hits 8 billion: What does it mean for the planet?” by CGTNhttps://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2022-11-19/World-population-hits-8-billion-What-does-it-mean-for-the-planet--1f47kiG46qs/index.html#:~:text=On%20November%2015%202022%2C%20the,billion%20people%20in%20around%202080.“The World Population Just Hit 8 Billion and Here’s How It Will Continue to Grow” by David Adamhttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-world-population-just-hit-8-billion-and-heres-how-it-will-continue-to-grow/Leprosy “Leprosy: Ancient disease able to regenerate organs” By James Gallagherhttps://www.bbc.com/news/health-63626239.amp“In vivo partial reprogramming by bacteria promotes adult liver organ growth without fibrosis and tumorigenesis” by Samuel Hess et al.https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-medicine/fulltext/S2666-3791(22)00379-2?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2666379122003792%3Fshowall%3Dtrue“Leprosy bacteria use 'biological alchemy'” by James Gallagherhttps://www.bbc.com/news/health-21056644Planet-Killer “Largest potentially hazardous asteroid detected in 8 years” by National Science Foundationhttps://beta.nsf.gov/news/largest-potentially-hazardous-asteroid-detected-8“A Deep and Wide Twilight Survey for Asteroids Interior to Earth and Venus” by Scott S. Sheppard et al.https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/1538-3881/ac8cffFollow 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.Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/world-population-reaches-8-billion-leprosy-planet-killer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


