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Embryo Model, Breathing Ball, End of a Dynasty Oct 18, 2023

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Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in embryo modeling, a breathing ball that could take the edge off anxiety, and the fall of a dynasty.

Embryo Model

“Scientists grow whole model of human embryo, without sperm or egg.” by James Gallagher. 2023.
“Dynamic stem cell states: naive to primed pluripotency in rodents and humans.” by Leehee Weinberger, et al. 2016.
“Complete human day 14 post-implantation embryo models from naive ES cells.” by Bernardo Oldak, et al. 2023.
“Synthetic human embryo raises ethical issues.” by James Gallagher. 2023.

Breathing Ball

“Breathe! The shape-shifting ball that supports mental health.” ScienceDaily. 2023.
“Meditation and Mindfulness: What You Need To Know.” NIH. 2022.
“How to Meditate.” Mindful.org. N.d.
“Prevalence, patterns, and predictors of meditation use among US adults: A nationally representative survey.” by Holger Cramer, et al. 2016.
“The shape-shifting ball that supports mental health.” YouTube Video. 2023

End of a Dynasty

“New study uncovers the Causes of the Qing Dynasty’s Collapse.” EurekAlert! 2023.
“Qing dynasty, 1644-1911.” Smithsonian. N.d.

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Depression, Penguin Chicks, Peeing In The Cold Oct 13, 2023

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Today, you’ll find yet another reason to avoid sugary sodas, why we might pee more in the winter, and the plight of the penguins.

Sugary Drinks Depression

“Large study links sugary carbonated drinks to increased risk of depression.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2023.
“Sugary Drinks.” Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. 2023.

Peeing In Cold Weather

“Why do I need to pee more in the cold?” by Christian Moro & Charlotte Phelps. 2022.
“Reliability of 24-h void frequency as an index of hydration status when euhyrdrated and hypohydrated.” by MA Tucker, et al. 2016.
“6 Reasons To Drink More Water During Winter: The Importance of Drinking Water in Winter.” Hydr8. N.d.

Penguin Chicks Climate Change

“Emperor penguins lost thousands of chicks to melting ice last year.” by Luis Melecio-Zambrano. 2023.
“Emperor Penguin.” National Geographic. N.d.
“Antarctic sea ice has been hitting record lows for most of this year.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2023.
“Penguin poop spotted from space ups the tally of emperor penguin colonies.” by Carolyn Gramling. 2020.
“Record low 2022 Antarctic sea ice led to catastrophic breeding failure of emperor penguins.” by Peter T. Fretwell, Aude Boutet, & Norman Ratcliffe. 2023.

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The Iceman, Y Chromosome Puzzle, Planets Oct 12, 2023

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Today, you’ll hear the truth about the chromosome that determines the male sex, new secrets from an old iceman, and an exoplanet denser than steel.

Y Chromosome Puzzle

“The Y Chromosome’s genetic puzzle is finally complete.” by Tina Hesman Saey. 2023.
“Chromosomal Sex Determination in Mammals.” National Library of Medicine. N.d.
“Chromosomes Fact Sheet.” National Human Genome Research Institute. 2020.
“The new human pangenome could help unveil the biology of everyone.” by Tina Hesman Saey.

Iceman Dna

“A new look at Otzi the Iceman’s DNA reveals new ancestry and other surprises.” by Tina Hesman Saey. 2023.
“Otzi the Iceman.” by M. Vidale, et al. 2016.
“Frozen mummy’s genetic blueprints unveiled.” by Tina Hesman Saey. 2012.
“High-coverage genome of the Tyrolean Iceman reveals unusually high Anatolian farmer ancestry.” by Ke Wang, et al. 2023.

Steel Planet

“Supermassive Neptune-Sized Exoplanet Has Density Higher than Steel.” by Enrico de Lazaro. 2023.
“Bootes constellation: Location, stars and mythology.” by Tim Childers & Rebecca Sohn. 2023.
“Exoplanet Discoveries.” NASA. 2023.
“A super-massive Neptune-sized planet.” by Luca Naponiello, et al. 2023.

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Climate Change, Group Fitness, Online Dating Oct 11, 2023

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Today, you’ll learn about the colors of climate change, the benefits of exercising with your pals, and the science behind the highs and lows of online dating.

Climate Change Color

“Nature’s changing colors makes climate change visible.” by Sujata Gupta. 2023.
“The Science of Fall Foliage and Climate Change: UVM Expert.” by Ellie Scott and BAsil Waugh. 2022.
“The colour of seawater: colour perception and environmental change in Dominican seascapes.” by Kyrstin Mallon Andrews. 2023.
“Climate change made the Arctic greener. Now parts of it are turning brown.” by Hannah Hoag. 2019.
“Global climate-change trends detected in indicators of ocean ecology.” by B.B. Cael, et al. 2023.

Group Exercise Benefits

“People Who Exercise in Groups Get More Health Benefits.” by Shawn Radcliffe. 2017.
“Exercise/Physical Activity.” CDC. 2022.
“Exercise for Mental Health.” by Ashish Sharma, et al. 2006.
“The effect of behavioral synchrony in groups of teammates and strangers.” by Philip Sullivan & Kate Rickers. 2012.

Online Dating Compatibility

“Can We Really Find Compatible Partners From Online Dating?” by Martin Graff Ph.D. 2023.
“Key findings about online dating in the U.S.” by Emily A. Vogels & Colleen McClain. 2023.
“The $3 Billion Online Dating Industry Continues to Expand.” by ‘Dustin.’ 2023.
“Why Relationships Matter.” Psychology Today. N.d.

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Indian Moon Landing, Love or Money?, Giant Sea Lizard Oct 06, 2023

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Today, you’ll learn about a successful moon landing that could launch another space race, an answer to the age-old debate about whether you should marry for love or money, and a 250 million year old human-sized armored sea lizard.

Indian Moon Landing

“India’s successful moon landing follows recent failures by other countries.” by Katherine Kornei. 2023.
“How many countries have been to the moon.” Starlust. 2023.
“NASA’s Artemis program: Everything you need to know.” by Adam Mann & Ailsa Harvey. 2022.
“Ice at the moon’s poles might have come from ancient volcanoes.” by Anna Gibbs. 2022.
“India’s first attempt to land on the moon appears to have failed.” by Lisa Grossman. 2019.
“Israel’s first moon mission lost moments before landing.” by Maria Temming. 2019.

Love or Money?

“Should You Marry for Love or for Money?” by Aaron Ben-Zeev, Ph.D. 2023.
“Do Americans marry for love or money? Finally, an answer.” by Quentin Fottrell. 2019.
“75% Of Women Would Not Marry Someone In This Circumstance.” by YourTango. 2023.
“Why The Smartest Women Marry For Money.” by aol health. 2022.
“Does Love Always Win.” by Aaron Ben-Zeev Ph.D. 2018.

Giant Sea Lizard

“Ancient human-sized sea lizard rewrites history of early armored marine reptiles.” by Harry Baker. 2023.
“An armoured marine reptile from the Early Triassic of South China and its phylogenetic and evolutionary implications.” by Andrzej S Wolniewicz, et al. 2023.

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Pink Eye Cause, Seven Year Itch, Andes Dance Floor Oct 05, 2023

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Today, you’ll learn the truth about farts and pink eye, about studies showing the seven year itch might just be a thing, and about an ancient dance floor you could play like a drum.

Pink Eye Cause

“Can You Get Pink Eye If Someone Farts on Your Pillow?” by Scott Frothingham. 2019.
“The ultimate guide to pink eye.” by Amir Monzavi, OD. 2020.

Seven Year Itch

“Does Infidelity Peak in the Seventh Year of Marriage?” by Justin J. Lehmiller Ph.D. 2023.
“Sex.” Psychology Today. N.D.
“Marriage.” Psychology Today. N.D.
“The Seven Year Itch.” AFI Catalog. N.d.

Andes Dance Floor

“Pre-Inca people stomped salutes to their thunder god on a special dance floor.” by Bruce Bower. 2023.
“Ancient trumpets played eerie notes.” by Marissa Cevallos. 2010.
“Pounding the ground for the thunder god: Sounding platforms in the Prehispanic Andes (CE1000-1532).” by Kevin Lane. 2023.
“Cultural Accoustics.” Miriam A. Kolar, MFA, Ph.D. n.d.

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MH370 Barnacles, Polar Bear Town, Dino Discovery Oct 04, 2023

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Today, you’ll learn about how barnacles could lead researchers to the site of a lost plane crash, a record breaking polar bear party up north, and a new dinosaur discovery that could shed light on the era of their demise.

MH370 Barnacles

“Barnacles may help reveal location of lost Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.” ScienceDaily. 2023.
“Flight 370 ‘will be found’ near ‘7th arc’.” by Jeff Pegues & Tucker Reals. 2014.
“What are barnacles?” NOAA. 2023.

Polar Bear Town

“‘Polar bear capital of the world’ soon to be overrun with record number of bears due to shifting sea ice.” by Harry Baker. 2023.
“Inside Canada’s Polar Bear Jail.” by Lina Zeldovich. 2023.
“Town of Churchill.” Town Website. N.d.

Dino Discovery

“Newly discovered ‘primitive cousins of T rex’ shed light on the end of the age of dinosaurs in Africa.” ScienceDaily. 2023.
“69-Million-Year-Old T. Rex Cousins Found Among Africa’s Last Dinosaurs.” by Rachael Funnell. 2023.
“Abelisauridae.” Dinopedia. N.d.

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Urban Greening, Power Crystals, Darwin’s Paradox Sep 29, 2023

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Today, you’ll learn about urban greening, a new sci-fi like crystal that’ll make things move without electricity, and Darwin’s Paradox.

Urban Greening

“Large positive ecological changes of small urban greening actions.” by Luis Mata, et al. 2023.
“Small urban greening projects can dramatically increase the number of insect species in cities.” Science Daily. 2023.
“The collapse of insects.” by Julia Janicki, Gloria Dickie, Simon Scarr, & Jitesh Chowdhury. 2022.

Power Crystals

“Researchers Develop Arrays of Tiny Crystals That Deliver Efficient Wireless Energy.” CU Boulder. 2023.
“Researchers develop arrays of tiny crystals that deliver efficient wireless energy.” by Susan Glairon. 2023.
“How Efficient are Engines: Thermodynamics and Combustion Efficiency.” Rentar Fuel Catalyst. 2018.

Race Car Blinks

“Vegetarian diet of corals explains age-old mystery dating back to Darwin.” ScienceDaily. 2023.
“Solving ‘Darwin’s Paradox’: why coral island hotspots exist in an oceanic desert.” The Conversation. 2016.
“Scientists Solve ‘Darwin’s Paradox’.” National Geographic. 2016.
“How Do Stony Corals Grow?” NOAA. n.d.

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Carbon & Plants, Healthy Walking, Self Esteem in Kids Sep 28, 2023

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Today, you’ll learn about a new twist with carbon and plants, some good news for all you walkers out there, and a new study on kids and self-esteem.

Carbon & Plants

“For Decades, Our Carbon Emissions Sped the Growth of Plants - Not Anymore.” YaleEnvironment360. 2023.
“CO2 is making Earth greener - for now.” by Samson Reiny. 2016.
“Climate Change: Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide.” by Rebecca Lindsey. 2023.
“Global water use efficiency saturation due to increased vapor pressure deficit.” by Fei Li, et al. 2023.
“As Carbon Dioxide Grows More Abundant, Trees Are Growing Bigger, Study Finds.” E360 Digest. 2022.

Healthy Walking

“World’s largest study shows the more you walk, the lower your risk of death, even if you walk fewer than 5,000 steps.” European Society of Cardiology. 2023.
“Top 5 Negative Side Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle.” USA Vein Clinics. 2022.
“Sedentary Lifestyle: Overview of Updated Evidence of Potential Health Risks.” by Jung Ha Park, et al. 2020.
“The more you walk, the lower your risk of early death, even if you walk fewer than 5,000 steps.” ScienceDaily. 2023.

Self Esteem in Kids

“Self-Esteem.” by Douglas Heingartner. 2023.
“What I am Like/Self-Perception Profile for Children (SPPC).” n.a. N.d.
“Children’s domain-specific self-evaluations and global self-worth: A preregistered cross-cultural meta-analysis.” by Yixin Tang, et al. 2023.

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Pink Floyd Brain Activity, Superhero Science, Bathroom Germs Sep 27, 2023

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Today, you’ll learn about a breakthrough in decoding brain activity using Pink Floyd, an anatomy class that would be a hit at Gotham University, and an everyday germ-blowing machine.

Pink Floyd Brain Activity

“Neuroscientists Re-create Pink Floyd Song from Listeners’ Brain Activity.” by Lucy Tu. 2023.
“Music can be reconstructed from human auditory cortext activity using nonlinear decoding models.” by Ludovic Bellier, et al. 2023.

Superhero Science

“Dissecting the anatomy of a ‘superheroic’ science class.” by Emily Caldwell. 2023.
“Effects of using superheroes in an undergraduate human anatomy curriculum.” by Jeremy J. Grachan. 2023.
“Anatomists Assemble! Integrating superheroes into the anatomy and physiology classroom.” By Jeremy J. Grachan & Melissa M. Quinn. 2021.

Bathroom Germs

“Hand dryers can infect clean hands with bathroom germs.” by McKenzie Prillaman. 2023.
“The bacterial horror of hot-air hand dryers.” by John Ross, MD, FIDSA. 2018.

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