Re-release: Powerful Polymer, Exoplanet CO2, Adoption Science

Today, you’ll learn about a new polymer that could battle antibiotic resistant infections, a possible new way to detect life on other planets from afar, and what to expect when you’re expecting to adopt a furry friend.Powerful Polymer •“Texas A&M Team Develops Polymers That Can Kill Bacteria.” by Shana K. Hutchins. 2023.  •“The global threat of antibiotic resistance.” ReAct. N.d.  •“Ring-opening metathesis polymerization of N-methylpyridinium-fused norbornenes to access antibacterial main-chain cationic polymers.” by Sarah N. Hancock, et al. 2023.  Exoplanet CO2  •“A carbon-lite atmosphere could be a sign of water and life on other terrestrial planets, MIT study finds.” by Jennifer Chu. 2023.  •“Atmospheric carbon depletion as a tracer of water oceans and biomass on temperate terrestrial exoplanets.” by Amaury H.M.J. Triaud, et al. 2023.  •“How do astronomers find exoplanets?” by Daniela Breitman. 2017.  Adoption Science  •“What To Expect When You Adopt A Shelter Pet, According To Scientists.” by Holly Large. 2023.  •“18 Interesting Pet Adoption Statistics & Facts to Know in 2024.” by Misty Layne. 2024.  •“Do Dogs Cry? Signs Your Beloved Pup Might Be Sad.” by Tom Hale. 2023.   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.