{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64f1f67000d9130011234429/657748f832da9100127898d7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Healing Algae, Mayan Reservoirs, Humpback Skincare","description":"<p>Today, you’ll learn about how your next scrape might be healed using algae, what ancient Mayans can teach us about water conservation, and the skincare routines… of humpback whales&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Healing Algae&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“Plasma tech transforms blue-green algae into wound-healing wonder.” <a href=\"https://newatlas.com/science/plasma-tech-transforms-blue-green-algae-into-a-wound-healing-wonder/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Paul McClure. 2023.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“Health Benefits of Blue-Green Algae: Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.” <a href=\"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3576896/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Chai Siah Ku, et al. 2013.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li><li>“Transforming <em>Spirulina maxima</em> Biomass into Ultrathin Bioactive Coatings Using an Atmospheric Plasma Jet: A New Approach to Healing of Infected Wounds.” <a href=\"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/smll.202305469\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Tuyet Pham, et al. 2023.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mayan Reservoirs&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Ancient Maya reservoirs, constructed wetlands, and future water needs.” <a href=\"https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2306870120\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Lisa J. Lucero. 2023.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“Who were the Maya? Decoding the ancient civilization’s secrets.” <a href=\"https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/who-were-the-maya\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Erin Blakemore. 2022.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Humpback Skincare&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“What’s at Play: Humpback Whale Interaction with Seaweed Is a Global Phenomenon.” <a href=\"https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1312/11/9/1802\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Jan-Olaf Meynecke &amp; Hilla Kela. 2023.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li><li>“Kelping is a ‘global phenomenon’ sweeping the world of humpback whales, scientists say.” <a href=\"https://www.livescience.com/animals/humpback-whales/kelping-is-a-global-phenomenon-sweeping-the-world-of-humpback-whales-scientists-say\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Sascha Pare. 2023.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li><li>“Humpback whales: Facts about the singers of the sea.” <a href=\"https://www.livescience.com/58464-humpback-whale-facts.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Patrick Pester. 2023.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with</em><a href=\"https://twitter.com/producercody\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em> </em></a><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/calbits/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Calli</em></a><em> and</em><a href=\"https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em> </em></a><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nate_from_the_internet/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Nate</em></a><em> — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to </em><a href=\"https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity</em></a><em> to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.</em>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Discovery"}