Interesting Things with JC #1379: "The Tunnel That Never Thaws" – Carved into ancient permafrost, this frozen tunnel holds more than ice, it holds time. From mammoth hair to volcanic ash, it’s a living archive beneath Alaska’s surface.

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.

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.

Interesting Things with JC #911: "Human-Created First Logical Qubit Circuit" - Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking milestone in quantum computing with the creation of the first logical qubit circuit, heralding a new era of technological advancement.

Interesting Things with JC #728: "Efficient Simulations" - Leipzig University researchers revolutionize long-range interaction studies, shedding light on nonequilibrium processes.

Interesting Things with JC #713: "Cellulitis - The Hidden Threat" - Explore the origins, treatments, and worst-case scenarios of this insidious skin infection. Stay informed and protect yourself.

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.

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.

Interesting Things with JC #608: "Sargassum" - Discover the wonders of Sargassum, the giant seaweed of the Atlantic Ocean, but also learn about its threat to marine life and coastal communities.

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.

Interesting Things with JC #534: "The Underground City of Mardin Turkey" - A 2,000-year-old underground city has been discovered, and ongoing excavations have revealed the home of an ancient civilization.

Interesting Things with JC #520: "Cracking your Knuckles" is not proven to cause harm but may lead to discomfort and can develop into a habit resulting in grip loss, but no studies have linked it to arthritis.

Ref - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28699710/

Interesting Things with JC #490: "Heart Disease and Gray Hair" - An observational study found that the amount of gray hair in adult men is associated with an increased risk of heart disease.

Ref - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ehj.2017.07.001

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

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

Interesting Things #459: "Crystals That Generate Electricity From Heat" - A new study shows that simple changes to a synthetic copper mineral's composition can give it a complex structure and microstructure, laying the groundwork for properties that could change the way industry generates electricity.

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Interesting Things with JC #451: "Vitamin D Deficiency" - Vitamin D's main job is to keep the right amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood, which is important for keeping bones strong. Experts say that our modern way of life is one of the primary causes of vitamin D deficiency.

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!

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.

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.