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Today we discuss how frog skin stem cells were recently used to create microscopic living machines, how scientists are trying to replicate the powerful punch of a mantis shrimp, and a new breakthrough in the creation of an oral insulin tablet.
Frog Skin Cells
Shrimp Robots
Oral Insulin Tablet
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Today you’ll learn about how squirrels are parkour experts and can be used to teach robots to move in a similar way, how artificial intelligence can help expectant mothers predict childbirth risks, and the gangs of dolphins that are roaming our oceans.
Robot Squirrels
AI Labor Prediction
Dolphin Gangs
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Today you’ll learn about how music is being used to combat dementia, how scientists are making more efficient rocket fuel from bacteria, and the environmental effects of bitcoin mining.
Music and Dementia
Microbe Rocket Fuel
“Bacteria for Blastoff: Using Microbes to Make Supercharged New Rocket Fuel” by Aliyah Kovner
“Microbes May Hold the Secret to Creating More Powerful Rocket Fuel” By Kevin Hurler
Bitcoin Mining
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Let’s talk about whether “man flu” is fact or fiction, how the Arctic lakes just threw a curveball at our climate change projections, and the genius new way bats are tricking their predators.
The Myth of Man Flu
Arctic Lakes
Buzzing Bats
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We discuss the latest in phone hacking technology, how aquaculture may be able to help the global food crisis, and how engaging with people who speak in a foreign accent may help us retain language.
Hacking Device
Designer Seaweed
Accent Exposure
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We discuss a new app that can translate a cat’s meow into human languages, how the Epaulette shark is teaching us about climate change, and a potential treatment that might prevent cerebral palsy.
Flirting Cats
Walking Sharks
Preventing Cerebral Palsy
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Today we discuss the connection between skin cancer and a leopard gecko named Mr. Frosty, how playing a musical instrument in childhood can affect brain function as we age, and how a new underwater camera can help us explore previously-unseen parts of the ocean.
Geckos & Skin Cancer
Music in Childhood
Underwater Camera
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Today we talk about how crystallizing human urine can help save seagrass, a new AI program that can detect early signs of heart disease, and how mosquitos can be used to vaccinate against malaria.
Pee and Seagrass
Heart Sound Maps
Modified Mosquitos
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Join us for a deep dive into the latest and wildest new discoveries from Ancient Egypt to get you ready for the release of DC’s new film Black Adam, only in theaters. The dead speak! Yes, scientists have recreated the voice of a 3,000 year old mummy and we’ll tell you all about it as well as how some ancient Egyptian tombs contain more than just gold, and a recent discovery as to how the pyramids were built.
The Dead Speak
Egyptian Discoveries
Pyramid Building
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The TIME IS NOW! Get Tickets to see #BlackAdam on the BIG SCREEN. Only In Theaters October 21.
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Today we talk about how psilocybin from magic mushrooms can help those struggling with alcohol addiction, a new device that can detect Parkinson’s disease from breathing patterns, and how we can recycle wind turbines.
Magic Addiction Fix
Parkinson’s Detection
Wind Turbines
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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…
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