Tiger Minds
New discoveries and innovations in science, politics, finance and culture that direct the course of our world are reported daily but rarely make it to the news. After years of research, scientific testing and peer-review, these novel ideas are published by the sharpest minds around the world in academic journals. In this podcast, we study the research papers, and bring you the transformative ideas so you stay sharp and prepared to make intelligent and timely decisions.
Episodes
10 episodes
#10- Gene editing CRISPR-Cas9, Coronavirus spilling from bats to humans, COVID-related brain effects
On Episode #10, here are the main topics:1. The 2020 Nobel prize in Chemistry was awarded for the discovery of a genetic engineering technique. With all its benefits, the technique has some seriously concerned about its ethical implicat...
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Episode 10
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20:27
#9 - $23m toilet headed for space, Nobel Prize 2020, Stockholm wastewater & COVID-19
On Episode#9, we discuss:1. NASA launches a 23m titanium toilet headed to the International Space Station2. The 2020 Nobel prize for Medicine awarded for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus3. What does the wa...
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Episode 9
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14:01
#8 - COVID vaccine & Megafires
On Episode#8, we talk about COVID vaccine updates, and Mega-Fires across the US1. One candidate vaccine fore COVID-19 showed possible neurological sideeffects. What does this mean for the other vaccines in the pipeline currently in Phas...
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Episode 8
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18:27
#7 - Risky business with Tylenol, Cardio and BrainPower, Longterm effects of Pandemics
ON Episode#7, here are the main headlines:1. Got a bad ache? Did you take a Tylenol? New research finds While acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol is helping you deal with your headache, it may also be influencing your judgemen...
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16:16
#6 - Marshmallow Test v 2.0, COVID transmission during normal speech
On episode #6, here are the main ideas:1. Is a mask really necessary when just talking? Can the coronavirus be transmitted through normal speech? A new study uses lasers to look at how respiratory droplets are emitted during normal spee...
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18:12
#5- Calorie Restriction, Sleep Loss, and Competition vs Cooperation
On this episode #5, we discuss recent research news that affects our lives and future. On this episode, here are the main headlines: 1. Feeling angry lately? New research suggests that a good night of sleep may be just what you need...
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16:29
#4- Robot nurses, Edible devices, Quantum internet, Battery charging with bodyheat
On the episode, we discuss these topics:1. Robots are being trained to perform contact-free measurements of patients’ vital signs.2. Can your cell-phone be re-charged using your body heat?3. How does a baseball player know...
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Episode 4
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16:43
#3- Pentagon & Google AI, COVID vaccine arrival, Traffic in space, Handgrip strength diagnosis
On today's episode, we discuss:1. The Pentagon and Google Artificial Intelligence are teaming up to test on military veterans.2. Hundreds of astronomers are worried that traffic in space will change our view of the nightsky forever.<...
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Episode 3
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17:20
#2- New galaxies, Weight loss, Body clock, Voting-By-Mail and Blockchain
We will discuss these recent discoveries on Episode # 2 1. A new galaxy that looks like the Milky Way has been discovered that challenges existing theories of the evolution of galaxies.2. Its not enough to lose weight to stay...
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Episode 2
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15:52
#1- Dreams, Marie Kondo, Brain-Computer Interface, COVID mindset
New discoveries and innovations in science, politics, finance and culture that direct the course of our world are reported daily but rarely make it to the news. After years of research, scientific testing and peer-review, these novel ideas are ...
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