4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week - Episode 2

The video discusses four scientific discoveries: controlling heart cell beats with light on graphene, the historical and genetic basis for including insects in the human diet, predictions of stronger and wetter hurricanes by the end of the century, and transferring memory between marine snails using RNA. These discoveries highlight advancements in biotechnology, climate science, and neuroscience, with potential applications in medical technology and understanding evolutionary diets.

What material is used to grow human heart cells that allows them to be controlled by light?

• Graphene

• Glass

• Silicon

• Plastic

What was a primary component of early mammals' diets according to genome analysis?

• Fruits

• Insects

• Fish

• Grains

What is the expected change in the strength of hurricanes by the end of the century?

• 10% weaker

• 13% stronger

• 20% stronger

• 15% weaker

What method did scientists use to transfer memory between marine snails?

• Electrical stimulations

• Chemical injections

• RNA injections

• DNA editing

What potential medical conditions could benefit from the research on memory transfer in snails?

• Diabetes

• Alzheimer's and PTSD

• Heart disease

• Cancer