Tiger Minds

On Episode #10, here are the main topics:1. The 2020 Nobel prize in Chemistry was awarded for the discovery of a genetic engineering technique. With all its benefits, the technique has some seriously concerned about its ethical implications.2. Studies suggest that coronavirus could lead to neurological illnesses3. New research reveals why coronavirus that once lived harmlessly in bats and other wildlife – has become uncontrollable once it jumped the species barrier and entered humans.Referenc...

On Episode#9, we discuss:1. NASA launches a 23m titanium toilet headed to the International Space Station2. The 2020 Nobel prize for Medicine awarded for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus3. What does the wastewater in Stockholm, Sweden tell about the uptick in coronavirus cases? References:1. https://apnews.com/article/business-spacex-archive-moon-f06581fe70515ae7608304af8e6a44fb2. Law, John Lok Man, et al. "A hepatitis C virus (HCV) vaccine comprising envelope glycoproteins gpE1/gpE2 d...

On Episode#8, we talk about COVID vaccine updates, and Mega-Fires across the US1. One candidate vaccine fore COVID-19 showed possible neurological sideeffects. What does this mean for the other vaccines in the pipeline currently in Phase 3?2 New research explores the reason for the mega-wildfires that has moved across western United Sates.. and what it says about future extreme events moving further throughout the country over time.ReferencesKeech, C., Phase 1–2 Trial of a SARS-CoV-2 Recombin...

ON Episode#7, here are the main headlines:1. Got a bad ache? Did you take a Tylenol? New research finds While acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol is helping you deal with your headache, it may also be influencing your judgement, making you more willing to take risks.2. In fitness research, a systematic review of dozens of different studies show that performing any form of aerobic exercise before engaging in a learning activity improves the learning ability and storage in memory.3. W...

On episode #6, here are the main ideas:1. Is a mask really necessary when just talking? Can the coronavirus be transmitted through normal speech? A new study uses lasers to look at how respiratory droplets are emitted during normal speech.2. Scientists revisit the famous psychology experiment the marshmallow test, revealing new insights into self-control behavior and how it may have something to do with managing our reputation, and its relevance for the future.References Stadnytskyi, Val...

On this episode #5, we discuss recent research news that affects our lives and future. On this episode, here are the main headlines: 1. Feeling angry lately? New research suggests that a good night of sleep may be just what you need.2. Have you been intermittent fasting? cutting calories have been linked to many health benefits including longer lifespan. But why? A new study shows how calorie intake may affect your core body temperature.3. Finally, if you are working on self-improvement ...

On the episode, we discuss these topics:1. Robots are being trained to perform contact-free measurements of patients’ vital signs.2. Can your cell-phone be re-charged using your body heat?3. How does a baseball player know when to swing and when not to? We discuss the neuroscience behind split-second decision-making.4. A biotech company develops an ingestible device that fixes itself in the stomach.5. Finally, what is quantum internet and can it make internet hacking a thing of the past? ...

On today's episode, we discuss:1. The Pentagon and Google Artificial Intelligence are teaming up to test on military veterans.2. Hundreds of astronomers are worried that traffic in space will change our view of the nightsky forever.3. Can your hand grip strength tell if you are at the risk of a disease?4. Psychologists reveal which teenagers are more likely to be cyberbullies.5. CDC announces that states should be ready to distribute vaccines by Nov 1. We discuss the state of COVID vaccines i...

We will discuss these recent discoveries on Episode # 2 1. A new galaxy that looks like the Milky Way has been discovered that challenges existing theories of the evolution of galaxies.2. Its not enough to lose weight to stay fit, but when you lose weight matters.3. Your body keeps track of time without checking a clock.4. Is voting-by mail safe? Does cryptocurrencies offer any insight for online voting in the future? ReferencesRizzo, F., Vegetti, S., Powell, D. et al. A dynamically...

New discoveries and innovations in science, politics, finance and culture that direct the course of our world are reported daily but rarely make it to the news. After years of research, scientific testing and peer-review, these novel ideas are published by the sharpest minds around the world in academic journals, which guide the world around us. In this podcast, we study the research papers, and bring you the transformative ideas so you stay sharp and prepared to make intelligent and timely d...