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

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

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Science, Chemistry, Physics

11th Grade - University

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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.

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How have researchers managed to control the beating of human heart cells?

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What evidence supports the idea that early mammals may have consumed insects?

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What predictions are made about hurricanes by the end of the century?

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Describe the experiment conducted with marine snails and its implications.

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What potential applications could arise from the research on memory transfer in snails?

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