Today, you’ll learn about tiny robotic nerve cuffs, an orangutan that treated its own wound with medicine, and how nostalgia encourages us to take part in rituals.  

Robotic Nerve Cuffs 

• “Robotic nerve ‘cuffs’ could help treat a range of neurological conditions.” University of Cambridge. 2024.  
• “Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).” Cleveland Clinic. 2022. 
• “Electrochemically actuated microelectrodes for minimally invasive peripheral nerve interfaces.” by Chaoqun Dong, et al. 2024.  

Orangutan Medicine 

• “In a first, an orangutan was seen treating his wound with a medicinal plant.” by Evan Bush. 2024.  
• “Active self-treatment of a facial wound with a biologically active plant by a male Sumatran orangutan.” by Isabelle B. Laumer, et al. 2024.  

Ritual Nostalgia 

• “New research reveals the psychological impact of nostalgia on ritual engagement and meaning in life.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.  
• “Nostalgia, Ritual Engagement, and Meaning in Life.” by Yige Yin, et al. 2024.  
• “Nostalgia.” The Emotions Lab. 2022.  

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