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Noise Pollution, Quantum Light, Pets & Food Allergies Jun 22, 2023

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Today you’ll learn about how scientists finally learned how to manipulate quantum light, the effects of noise on your health, and how kids today are developing fewer food allergies.

Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/noise-pollution-quantum-light-pets-food-allergies

Noise Pollution

“Lizards at US Army installation are stress eating during flyovers” by Mischa Dijkstra
- https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/03/29/frontiers-amphibian-reptile-science-colorado-checkered-whiptails-noise-pollution/
“Behavior, stress and metabolism of a parthenogenic lizard in response to flyover noise” by Megen E. Kepas et al.
- https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/famrs.2023.1129253/full
“The Effects of Noise on Health” by Stephanie Dutchen
- https://hms.harvard.edu/magazine/viral-world/effects-noise-health
“SOUND LIMITERS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW” by Graeme Nash
- https://www.daftonline.co.uk/sound-limiters-weddings-need-know#:~:text=Most%20live%20amplified%20rock%20%26%20pop,NOT%20a%20%E2%80%9Ctenth%E2%80%9D%20louder.
“Noise Sources and Their Effects” by Purdue
- https://www.chem.purdue.edu/chemsafety/Training/PPETrain/dblevels.htm
“Criteria for Designating Wildlife Species of Special Concern” by Boulder County
- https://assets.bouldercounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/bccp-designating-wildlife-species-of-special-concern-20131112.pdf
“ketones and diabetes” by Diabetes UK
- https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/ketones-and-diabetes#:~:text=Ketones%20are%20a%20type%20of,without%20it%20being%20a%20problem.
“Noise pollution is hurting animals – and we don’t even know how much” by Fay E. Clark and Jacob Dunn
- https://theconversation.com/noise-pollution-is-hurting-animals-and-we-dont-even-know-how-much-186408
“Fear responses to noises in domestic dogs: Prevalence, risk factors and co-occurrence with other fear related behaviour” by Emily J. Blackwell et al.
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S016815911200367X?casa_token=hWzg_YfSMNAAAAAA:Cs1o0BRqlGssuYANFCEhFUcQ8LL5ooZdQUB_Jlqz3U8AGI42qCZ8No9bgre8Uu4nL1OpxFew
“From Soundwave to Soundscape: A Guide to Acoustic Research in Captive Animal Environments” by Fay E. Clark and Jacob C. Dunn
- https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.889117/full

Quantum Light

“Scientists Finally Manipulate Quantum Light, Fulfilling Einstein's 107-Year-Old Dream” by Tim Newcomb
- https://news.yahoo.com/scientists-finally-manipulate-quantum-light-141000650.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmVkZGl0LmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMtAq9Zay0TzKLyKHnDSFVvL1q1Qr6j4nprKUiAZulzrf-tBjMbBscJ5NSdVhSFp9-mowNuQhLKbYq0hbUzaEyHjGb9P6mlKJV6nKce9FYpYYImaIqQUQtbUibDtYY5A6oU0IpPoVGuxAdCg5mZsXp2FfzfakXBzE-adQwZsOjSe
“Photon bound state dynamics from a single artificial atom” by Natasha Tomm et al.
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41567-023-01997-6?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction&utm_campaign=CONR_PF018_ECOM_GL_PHSS_ALWYS_DEEPLINK&utm_content=textlink&utm_term=PID100107765&CJEVENT=55514f92cfe911ed811000e50a1cb829
“Scientists open door to manipulating 'quantum light'” by The University of Sydney
- https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2023/03/21/scientists-open-door-to-manipulating-quantum-light-usyd-physics.html
“Spontaneous emission” by Wikipedia
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spontaneous_emission
“This Month in Physics History” by APSNews
- https://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/200508/history.cfm

Pets & Food Allergies

“Preschoolers with pets have fewer food allergies” by PLOS
- https://www.scimex.org/newsfeed/preschoolers-with-pets-have-fewer-food-allergies
“Unique trackway on Permian Karoo shoreline provides evidence of temnospondyl locomotory behaviour” by David P. Groenewald et al.
- https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0282354
“Living with cats or dogs may lower children’s risk of food allergies” By Dan Hurley
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/parenting/2023/03/29/dogs-cats-children-food-allergies/

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Viagra, Inclusive AI, Mind-Body Connection in Dogs Jun 21, 2023

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Today you’ll learn about why younger men have started taking Viagra, how Meta is trying to get rid of bias in AI, and about a dog named Hacho with some mysterious behavioral issues.

Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/viagra-inclusive-ai-mind-body-connection-in-dogs

Viagra

“In Conversation: How Viagra became a new ‘tool’ for young men.” by Yasemin Nicola Sakay. 2022.
- https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/in-conversation-how-viagra-became-a-new-tool-for-young-men#3-men-on-their-experiences-with-Viagra
“The shocking reasons why thousands of young men are resorting to Viagra: With increasing numbers of the under-30s affected by impotence, experts warn that relying on the little blue pills may be masking serious health dangers.” by Lois Rogers. 2020.
- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-8783089/The-shocking-reasons-thousands-young-men-resorting-Viagra.html

Inclusive AI

“Meta attempts a new, more ‘inclusive’ AI training dataset.” by Andrew Paul. 2023.
- https://www.popsci.com/technology/meta-ai-casual-conversations-v2/
“Introducing Casual Conversations v2: A more inclusive dataset to measure fairness.” Meta. 2023.
- https://ai.facebook.com/blog/casual-conversations-v2-dataset-measure-fairness/
“There’s More to AI Bias Than Biased Data, NIST Report Highlights.” n.a. 2022.
- https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2022/03/theres-more-ai-bias-biased-data-nist-report-highlights
“What is Artificial Intelligence?” by Alyssa Schroer. 2023.
- https://builtin.com/artificial-intelligence

Mind-Body Connection in Dogs

“The Body-Mind Connection in Dogs.” by Wedny Lyons Sunshine, MA. 2023.
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tender-paws/202303/the-body-mind-connection-in-dogs
“Behavioural disorder in a dog with congenital agenesis of the vomeronasal organ and the septum pellucidum.” by Susan Muniz-de Miguel, et al. 2023.
- https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/vrc2.571

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Real Life Flash, Stomach Cancer, Hole in Coffee Bag Jun 16, 2023

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Today you’ll learn about a marathoner that can give DC superhero The Flash a run for his money, how drinking alcohol can lead to stomach cancer, and that your coffee bean bag is actually telling you something.

Watch THE FLASH only in theaters. Get Tickets Now. Rated PG 13.

Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/real-life-flash-stomach-cancer-hole-in-coffee-bag

Real Life Flash

“The incredible science behind Eliud Kipchoge’s 1:59 marathon.” by Herbert Neubauer. 2019.
- https://www.wired.co.uk/article/eliud-kipchoge-ineos-159-marathon

Stomach Cancer

“East Asians more likely to develop stomach cancer because of lower alcohol tolerance, new study says” by Angela Yang
- https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/east-asians-likely-develop-stomach-cancer-lower-alcohol-tolerance-new-rcna75329
“Multiancestry genomic and transcriptomic analysis of gastric cancer” by Yasushi Totoki et al.
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41588-023-01333-x
“Key Statistics About Stomach Cancer” by American Cancer Society
- https://www.cancer.org/cancer/stomach-cancer/about/key-statistics.html
“Problem drinking, wellbeing and mortality risk in Chinese men: findings from the China Kadoorie Biobank” by Pek Kei Im et al.
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7156287/
“East Asians more likely to have stomach cancer due to lower alcohol tolerance, study finds” by Carl Samson
- https://finance.yahoo.com/news/east-asians-more-likely-stomach-205137231.html

Hole in Coffee Bag

“Here’s What That Hole in Your Coffee Bag Is For” by Sarah Vincent
- https://www.rd.com/article/why-do-coffee-bags-have-holes/
“2022 Coffee Statistics: Consumption, Purchases, and Preferences” by Lark Allen
- https://www.driveresearch.com/market-research-company-blog/coffee-survey/
“The Valve on Your Coffee Bag Can Tell You How Fresh the Beans Are” by Andrea Beck
- https://www.bhg.com/news/coffee-bag-valve/#:~:text=A%20valve%20allows%20carbon%20dioxide,bag%20of%20coffee%20to%20buy.
“HOW DOES A DEGASSING VALVE WORK” by Wojin
- https://www.wojinvalve.com/blog/how-does-a-degassing-valve-work.html
“Coffee Degassing; What Does It Mean For Brewers & Roasters?” by Perfect Daily Grind
- https://perfectdailygrind.com/2019/01/why-does-coffee-degas-what-does-it-mean-for-brewers-roasters/
“What is that hole in your coffee bag?” by Shann Bosnell
- https://bbcr.ca/en/blogs/news/what-is-that-hole-in-your-coffee-bag

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Psychedelic Brain Health, Giant Dinosaur, Donkey Family Tree Jun 15, 2023

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Today you’ll learn about how psychedelics may be making their way to the States, the longest necked animal that we know of, and how donkeys have been helping humanity for longer than we previously knew.

Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/psychedelic-brain-health-giant-dinosaur-donkey-family-tree

Psychedelic Brain Health

“Destigmatizing the Medical Use of Psychedelics” by Eugene Rubin
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/demystifying-psychiatry/202303/destigmatizing-the-medical-use-of-psychedelics
“Brain Wellness “Spas”—Anticipating the Off-label Promotion of Psychedelics” by Anna Wexler (FULL TEXT NOT FREE TILL 08/01/2023)
- https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2793902
“Psychedelic ‘brain spas’ may flourish in Denver” by David Heitz
- https://original.newsbreak.com/@david-heitz-561257/2695481441719-psychedelic-brain-spas-may-flourish-in-denver
“From Underground to Mainstream: Establishing a Medical Lexicon for Psychedelic Therapy” by Andrew Beswerchij and Dominic Sisti
- https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.870507/full
“New bill seeks to decriminalize mushrooms, MDMA in Nevada to study health benefits” by Brett Forrest
- https://news3lv.com/news/local/new-bill-seeks-to-decriminalize-shrooms-and-mdma-in-nevada-to-study-health-benefits

Giant Dinosaur

“‘Gargantuan’: China fossils reveal 70-tonne dinosaur had 15-metre neck” by Ian Sample
- https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/mar/15/gargantuan-china-fossils-reveal-70-tonne-dinosaur-had-15m-neck-jurassic-sauropod
“Re-assessment of the Late Jurassic eusauropod Mamenchisaurus sinocanadorum Russell and Zheng, 1993, and the evolution of exceptionally long necks in mamenchisaurids” by Andrew J. Moore et al.
- https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14772019.2023.2171818
“This Dinosaur Had a 50-Foot-Long Neck, Scientists Say” by Will Sullivan
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/this-dinosaur-had-a-50-foot-long-neck-scientists-say-180981818/
“马门溪龙名字的来历” by Beijing Museum of Natural History (ARCHIVED; TRANSLATED)
- https://web-archive-org.translate.goog/web/20070927091006/http://www.bmnh.org.cn/web/cn/kppd/dekt/dektnr/1968/20040806/25176.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp
“How long is a semi-truck? And other 18-wheeler dimension facts” by the Schneider Guy
- https://schneiderjobs.com/blog/how-long-is-semi-truck

Donkey Family Tree

“At Long Last, a Donkey Family Tree” by Franz Lidz
- https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/14/science/donkeys-genetics-archaeology.html
“The genomic history and global expansion of domestic donkeys” by EVELYN T. TODD et al.
- https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abo3503
“African Origins of the Domestic Donkey” by ALBANO BEJA-PEREIRA et al.
- https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/science.1096008

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Odor Receptors, Whale Vocal Fry, Body Donation Jun 14, 2023

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Today you’ll learn about what really happens when we get a whiff of something, about the mechanism that allows dolphins to communicate with vocal fry, and the dark and windy history of body donation.

Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/odor-receptors-whale-vocal-fry-body-donation

Odor Receptors

“How do we smell? First 3D structure of human odour receptor offers clues.” by Miryam Naddaf. 2023
- https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00818-3
“First 3D model of human odor receptor tells us how we smell.” by Nergis Firtina. 2023.
- https://interestingengineering.com/science/first-3d-model-of-human-odor-receptor
“Making Sense of Scents.” by Robin Marks. 2023.
- https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2023/03/424956/making-sense-scents

Whale Vocal Fry

“Who’s Using Vocal Fry in the Ocean? Dolphins and Whaaaaaales.” by Sam Jones. 2023.
- https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/02/science/dolphins-whales-vocal-fry.html
“They’re, Like, Way Ahead of the Linguistic Currrve.” by Douglas Quenqua. 2012.
- https://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/28/science/young-women-often-trendsetters-in-vocal-patterns.html?_r=2&partner=rss&emc=rss&pagewanted=all

Body Donation

“From grave robbing to giving your own body to science - a short history of where medical schools get cadavers.” by Susan Lawrence & Susan E. Lederer. 2023.
- https://theconversation.com/from-grave-robbing-to-giving-your-own-body-to-science-a-short-history-of-where-medical-schools-get-cadavers-199947
“The Body-Snatching Horror of John Scott Harrison.” by Livius Drusus. 2015.
- https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/64221/body-snatching-horror-john-scott-harrison
“In Need of Cadavers, 19th-Century Medical Students Raided Baltimore’s Graves.” by Antero Pietila. 2018.
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/in-need-cadavers-19th-century-medical-students-raided-baltimores-graves-180970629/

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Parkinson’s Chemical, Far Away Love, Secrets of Catnip Jun 09, 2023

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Today you’ll learn about new research that shows a link between a widely used chemical and Parkinson’s Disease, why where we live no longer determines who we love, and another reason cats rule.

Parkinson’s Chemical

“Common dry cleaning chemical linked to Parkinson’s.” by University of Rochester Medical Center. 2023.
- https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-03-common-dry-chemical-linked-parkinson.html
“Meet Amy Lindberg - ParkinsonTV Live: The Long Road To Hope.” YouTube Video. 2022.
- https://www.pmdalliance.org/portfolio/meet-amy-lindberg-parkinsontv-live-the-long-road-to-hope/
“Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Your Health.” n.a. 2023.
- https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/hazardous/topics/tce.html

Far Away Love

“Why People Look Farther Away for Love.” by Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. 2023.
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/202303/why-people-look-farther-away-for-love

Secrets of Catnip

“When Cats Chew Catnip, It Works as a Bug Spray.” by Sam Zlotnik. 2022.
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/when-cats-chew-catnip-they-make-it-a-better-bug-spray-180980261/
“Silver Vine for Cats: Benefits and Safety Information.” by Katie Woodley, DVM. 2022.
- https://www.greatpetcare.com/wellness/silver-vine-for-cats/

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Chronic Fatigue, Positive Thinking, Ancient Wine Jun 08, 2023

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Today you’ll learn about the relationship between the micro bacteria in our gut and chronic fatigue syndrome, the physical benefits of positive thinking, and how a new discovery reveals that wine has been around for way longer than we initially thought.

Chronic Fatigue

“Studies find that microbiome changes may be a signature for ME/CFS” by NIH Press Release
- https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/studies-find-microbiome-changes-may-be-signature-mecfs
“Microbiome Disturbances Reported as Signature of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis’ by Columbia University
- https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/microbiome-disturbances-reported-signature-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-myalgic-encephalomyelitis

Positive Thinking

“If you are happy and you know it… you may live longer” By David R. Topor
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/if-you-are-happy-and-you-know-it-you-may-live-longer-2019101618020#:~:text=Plenty%20of%20research%20suggests%20optimistic,death%20from%20cancer%20and%20infection.
“Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review” by Julianne Holt-Lunstad
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/45407031_Social_Relationships_and_Mortality_Risk_A_Meta-analytic_Review
“Optimism is associated with exceptional longevity in 2 epidemiologic cohorts of men and women” by Lewina O Lee et al.
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31451635/
“Optimists live longer, study finds. Here's how to boost positive thinking” by A. Pawlowski
- https://www.today.com/health/how-live-longer-study-links-optimism-longevity-t161337
“Positive attitudes and negative expectations in lonely individuals” by Gabriele Bellucci
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-75712-3
“Julianne Holt-Lunstad probes loneliness, social connections” By Selby Frame
- https://www.apa.org/members/content/holt-lunstad-loneliness-social-connections

Ancient Wine

“It’s in the DNA: Israeli grapes are the mother of all European wines” by Melanie Lidman
- https://www.timesofisrael.com/its-in-the-dna-israeli-grapes-are-the-mother-of-all-european-wines/
“Dual domestications and origin of traits in grapevine evolution” by YANG DONG et al.
- https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.add8655
“Whole-genome resequencing of 472 Vitis accessions for grapevine diversity and demographic history analyses” by Zhenchang Liang et al.
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-09135-8

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Plastic Waste Fuel, Colds Got Worse?, Trees and Mushrooms Jun 07, 2023

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Today you’ll learn about a new process that could turn plastic waste and CO2 into lipstick, how cold and flu season isn’t different, you are, and a way to turn the forest into farmland without cutting down trees.

Plastic Waste Fuel

“Could waste plastic become a useful fuel source?” by Katherine Latham. 2023.
- https://www.bbc.com/news/business-64703976
“Our planet is choking on plastic.” n.a. N.d.
- https://www.unep.org/interactives/beat-plastic-pollution/

Colds Got Worse?

“Colds Haven’t Changed. So Why Do They Suddenly Feel So Bad?” by Katherine J. Wu. 2023.
- https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2023/02/common-cold-virus-symptoms-immunity/673193/
“The National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System.” CDC. 2023.
- https://www.cdc.gov/surveillance/nrevss/index.html
“BIOFORE Syndromic Trends.” n.a. 2023.
- https://syndromictrends.com/

Trees and Mushrooms

“Growing mushrooms alongside trees could feed millions and mitigate effects of climate change, research finds.” n.a. 2023.
- https://www.stir.ac.uk/news/2023/march-2023-news/growing-mushrooms-alongside-trees-could-feed-millions-and-mitigate-effects-of-climate-change-research-finds/
“Edible fungi crops through mycoforestry, potential for carbon negative food production and mitigation of food and forestry conflicts.” by Paul W. Thomas & Alistair S. Jump. 2023.
- https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.2220079120
“Edible mycorrhizal fungi of the world: What is their role in forest sustainability, food security, biocultural conservation and climate change?” by Jesus Perez-Moreno, et al. 2021.
- https://nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ppp3.10199#:~:text=Edible%20mycorrhizal%20fungi%3A%20This%20name,different%20cultures%20around%20the%20world.

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Chernobyl Dogs, Venus Volcanoes, Cold Mushrooms Jun 02, 2023

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Today you’ll learn about how dogs in Ukraine have survived nuclear fallout, how Venutian volcanoes can teach us about the planet’s climate, and how mushrooms maintain a colder temperature than their surroundings.

Find episode transcripts here:https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/chernobyl-dogs-venus-volcanoes-cold-mushrooms

Chernobyl Dogs

“Why Scientists Are Studying the Stray Dogs Living at Chernobyl” by Will Sullivan
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-study-the-genetics-of-dogs-living-near-chernobyl-disaster-site-180981748/
“There’s Something Odd About the Dogs Living at Chernobyl” by Katherine J. Wu
- https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2023/03/chernobyl-dog-radiation-exposure-genome-research/673273/
“The dogs of Chernobyl: Demographic insights into populations inhabiting the nuclear exclusion zone” by GABRIELLA J. SPATOLA et al.
- https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ade2537
“Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks on survival?” By LAURA UNGAR
- https://apnews.com/article/dogs-chernobyl-nuclear-accident-genetics-f36bfae17b541bd6c3fba2b4abc0b0c6

Venus Volcanoes

“Volcanic activity on Venus spotted in radar images, scientists say” by Ari Daniel
- https://www.npr.org/2023/03/17/1164053464/volcanic-activity-on-venus-spotted-in-radar-images-scientists-say
“Magellan spacecraft images reveal volcanic activity on Venus” By Ashley Strickland
- https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/15/world/venus-volcanic-activity-scn/index.html
“How are volcanoes and earthquakes interrelated?” by Australian Museum
- https://australian.museum/learn/minerals/shaping-earth/how-are-volcanoes-and-earthquakes-interrelated/
“Plate Tectonics” by National Geographic
- https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/plate-tectonics/
“Earthquakes” by American Museum of Natural History
- https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/earth/power-of-plate-tectonics/earthquakes

Cold Mushrooms

“This Is Why You See Those Colored Balls Hanging on Power Lines” by Chloë Nannestad
- https://www.rd.com/article/what-are-the-balls-on-power-lines/
“What Are Those Balls That Hang on Power Lines?” by Shulie Tornel
- https://energized.edison.com/stories/what-are-those-balls-that-hang-on-power-lines
“What are the Colored Aerial Marker Balls on Power Lines For?” by Electrical Technology
- https://www.electricaltechnology.org/2019/05/colored-aerial-marker-balls-on-power-lines.html
“Marker balls for overhead lines” By RAEL F. AMOS
- https://www.upi.com/Archives/1983/02/09/Marker-balls-for-overhead-lines/2851413614800/
“The Reason Behind Those Brightly Colored Balls Along Power Lines” By Ellen Gutoskey
- https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/598043/colored-balls-power-lines-reason

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Greenwashing, F1 Sustainability, Unhealthy Loneliness Jun 01, 2023

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Today you’ll learn about greenwashing, how Formula 1 is amping up their sustainability efforts, and how loneliness is scientifically proven to be bad for your health.

Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/greenwashing-f1-sustainability-unhealthy-loneliness

Greenwashing