{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64f1f67000d9130011234429/65c10da9a3de500016d31eba?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Powerful Polymer, Exoplanet CO2, Adoption Science","description":"<p>Today, you’ll learn about a new polymer that could battle antibiotic resistant infections, a possible new way to detect life on other planets from afar, and what to expect when you’re expecting to adopt a furry friend,&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Powerful Polymer&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“Texas A&amp;M Team Develops Polymers That Can Kill Bacteria.” <a href=\"https://today.tamu.edu/2023/12/21/texas-am-team-develops-polymers-that-can-kill-bacteria/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Shana K. Hutchins. 2023.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li><li>“The global threat of antibiotic resistance.”<a href=\"https://www.reactgroup.org/antibiotic-resistance/the-threat/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> ReAct. N.d.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“Ring-opening metathesis polymerization of N-methylpyridinium-fused norbornenes to access antibacterial main-chain cationic polymers.” <a href=\"https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2311396120\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Sarah N. Hancock, et al. 2023.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Exoplanet CO2&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“A carbon-lite atmosphere could be a sign of water and life on other terrestrial planets, MIT study finds.” <a href=\"https://news.mit.edu/2023/carbon-lite-atmosphere-life-terrestrial-planets-mit-study-1228\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Jennifer Chu. 2023.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li><li>“Atmospheric carbon depletion as a tracer of water oceans and biomass on temperate terrestrial exoplanets.” <a href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-023-02157-9\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Amaury H.M.J. Triaud, et al. 2023.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“How do astronomers find exoplanets?” <a href=\"https://earthsky.org/space/how-do-astronomers-discover-exoplanets/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Daniela Breitman. 2017.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Adoption Science&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“What To Expect When You Adopt A Shelter Pet, According To Scientists.” <a href=\"https://www.iflscience.com/what-to-expect-when-you-adopt-a-shelter-pet-according-to-scientists-70694\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Holly Large. 2023.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“18 Interesting Pet Adoption Statistics &amp; Facts to Know in 2024.”<a href=\"https://www.hepper.com/pet-adoption-statistics/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> by Misty Layne. 2024</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“Do Dogs Cry? Signs Your Beloved Pup Might Be Sad.” <a href=\"https://www.iflscience.com/do-dogs-cry-signs-your-beloved-pup-might-be-sad-69793\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Tom Hale. 2023.</a>&nbsp;&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"}