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Chimp Tools, Space Radio, Hyperthermia Treatment


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Today, you’ll learn about the lifelong learning of chimps, a mysterious strange signal from space, and the possible treatment for depression that involves heating up the body.  

 

Chimp Tools   

 

  • “Chimps are lifelong learners, study on tool use shows.” by Charles Mpaka. 2024.  
  • “Protracted development of stick tool use skills extends into adulthood in wild western chimpanzees.” by Mathieu Malherbe, et al. 2024.  

 

Space Radio  

 

  • “A strange intermittent radio signal from space has astronomers puzzled.” by Manisha Caleb & Emil Lenc. 2024.  
  • “An emission-state-switching radio transient with a 54-minute period.” by M. Caleb, et al. 2024.  

 

Hyperthermia Treatment  

 

  • “Whole-body hyperthermia shows promising antidepressant effects through anti-inflammatory pathways.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.  
  • “The antidepressant effect of whole-body hyperthermia is associated with the classical interleukin-6 signaling pathway.” by Naoise Mac Giollabhui, et al. 2024.  

 

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