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922: "Voice Attraction"

Interesting Things with JC #922: "Voice Attraction" - Delve into the science behind why men are attracted to women with higher-pitched voices, exploring its connection to femininity and evolutionary psychology. Discover how voice attractiveness influences interpersonal dynamics and mate selection.

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916: "DARPA X-65"

Interesting Things with JC #916: "DARPA X-65" - DARPA and Aurora Flight Sciences collaborate on the X-65, an innovative aircraft utilizing active flow control (AFC) for flight, promising to reshape aircraft design. This groundbreaking project marks a significant leap forward in aviation technology and research.

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684: "Titan - A Revolutionary Submarine for Deep-Sea Exploration"

Interesting Things with JC #684: "Titan - A Revolutionary Submarine for Deep-Sea Exploration"

Titan, the innovative Cyclops-class submersible, combines cutting-edge technology and real-time hull health monitoring for deep-sea exploration, enabling research, data collection, and film production. Unveil the mysteries of the ocean with Titan, the practical subsea vessel that unlocks unexplored resources and showcases human ingenuity.

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682": "100mph Sneeze"

Interesting Things with JC #682": "100mph Sneeze" - In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the University of Bristol delved into the airborne survival of bacteria from coughs and sneezes.

Their findings revealed that an average sneeze can unleash a staggering army of approximately 100,000 contagious germs into the air, reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. These astonishing numbers highlight the microscopic battles fought around us and emphasize the importance of practicing good hygiene and preventive measures to safeguard our health.

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578: "Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month"

Interesting Things with JC #578: "Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month" - National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month is celebrated every March as a result of a grassroots effort by several organizations and individuals working to raise awareness of cerebral palsy.

Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition that causes problems with movement and coordination, affecting around one in every 345 children in the United States. The condition has different types and symptoms, as well as associated health conditions and an estimated lifetime cost of care.

Early intervention services and therapies can improve individuals' quality of life and functional outcomes. Despite the challenges that individuals and families face, people with cerebral palsy can live rich and fulfilling lives, and many achieve great success in various fields such as the arts, sports, and business.

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476: "When 2 Hearts Beat as 1"

Interesting Things with JC #476: "When 2 Hearts Beat as 1" - When long-term, devoted partners are in close proximity, their heartbeats synchronize.

Ref: Ogolsky, B.G., et al. (2021) Spatial proximity as a behavioral marker of relationship dynamics in older adult couples. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. doi.org/10.1177/02654075211050073

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463: "Possible Habitable Super-Earth Discovered"

Interesting Things with JC #463: "Possible Habitable Super-Earth Discovered" - 105 lightyears away from Earth, scientists have discovered two Super-Earth planets near the star LP 890-9. They believe that one of these two planets could support life.

Delrez L. et al, Two temperate super-Earths transiting a nearby late-type M dwarf, Astronomy & Astrophysics, 2022

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267: "Lake Vostok and other Subglacial Lakes"

Interesting Things with JC #267: "Lake Vostok and other Subglacial Lakes" - Lake Vostok is the largest lake in Antarctica and is the largest subglacial lake known at this time, buried beneath nearly four kilometers of ice on Antarctica, and it's existence took the world by surprise. It's Literally like a time capsule of life under extreme circumstances, thriving!

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251: "Space Weather"

Interesting Things with JC #251: "Space Weather" refers to the variable conditions on the sun and in space that can influence life on earth, as well as impact technology. It's believed that short-lived solar explosions don’t influence weather events like heat waves, but longer-term variations in solar output might affect Earth’s climate.

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201 - Interesting Things: Lead Glass

Lead glass, commonly called crystal, is a variety of glass in which lead replaces the calcium content of a typical glass. In past decades, it was a popular material used to create decorative vases and bowls as well as crystal glasses and decanters. Lead glass is also known as X-ray glass or radiation shielding glass as one of its major applications is in the absorbance of high energy radiation while maintaining optical transparency. Also, lead glass has a lower thermal conductivity than lead-free glass. Interestingly, even though stained glass windows are a type of leaded glass, industry experts often use them separately to create distinction between the two.

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