Re-release: Mind-Reading, Universe’s Brightest Object, Cinnamon

Today, you’ll learn about mind-reading machines, the brightest object in the known universe, and the potential power punch of cinnamon. Mind-Reading •“Mind-reading devices are revealing the brain’s secrets.” by Miryam Naddaf. 2024.  •“The brain-reading devices helping paralysed people to move, talk and touch.” by Liam Drew. 2022.  •“The rise of brain-reading technology: what you need to know.” by Liam Drew. 2023.  •“How our brains decode speech: special neurons process certain sounds.” by Saima Sidik. 2023.  Universe’s Brightest Object •“Astronomers discover universe’s brightest object - a quasar powered by a black hole that eats a sun a day.” by Tory Shepherd. 2024.  •“What is a quasar?” by Andy Briggs. 2021.  •“Revealed: the oldest black hole ever observed, dating to dawn of universe.” by Hannah Devlin. 2023.  Cinnamon •“Cinnamon supplements reduce blood glucose in people with prediabetes.” by Dani Mann. 2024.  •“Cinnamon and Diabetes.” n.a. 2023. •“Prediabetes (Borderline Diabetes).” by Mike Watts. 2022.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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 don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs affecting our world today.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.