{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64f1f67000d9130011234429/67094cba63ba2934783314b1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Positive Side Effects, Mega El Niño, Bee Protector ","description":"<p>Today, you’ll learn about a potential positive side to side effects, how mega El Niños triggered the world’s worst mass extinction event, and the antidote to pesticides that could save bees.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Positive Side Effects&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“How side effects can improve treatment efficacy: a randomized trial.” <a href=\"https://academic.oup.com/brain/article-abstract/147/8/2643/7664309?login=false\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Lieven A. Schenk, et al. 2024.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“Side-effects are often a curse. Can they also be a blessing?” <a href=\"https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/147/8/2598/7710794?login=false\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Katja Wiech, et al. 2024.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mega El Niño&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“Mega El Niños kicked off the world’s worst mass extinction.” <a href=\"https://www.sciencenews.org/article/mega-el-ninos-mass-extinction\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Jake Buehler. 2024.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“Mega El Niño instigated the end-Permian mass extinction.” <a href=\"https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.ado2030\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Yadong Sun, et al. 2024.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bee Protector&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“Scientists hopeful antidote can help protect bumblebees from pesticides.” <a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/sep/12/scientists-hopeful-antidote-can-help-protect-bumblebees-from-pesticides\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Helena Horton. 2024.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li><li>“Ingestible hydrogel microparticles improve bee health after pesticide exposure.” <a href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41893-024-01432-5.epdf?sharing_token=rKbOpHiwmxKkgpGyUO5DC9RgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0NtRNlKqDy6h95vo4cfGzNy30WqzRhdiO4bDurjWumjCja4qyz9gE_iGIYfWODWvaMVLujkubJTK50UWft7PEkuc-ckGVbP9xlw1fCPs2NCSVfG1rheXLFes3hBisy0SA6XLK-PfSV2HXzMGsViDEcTVqhfM51gZrv1sLXDB-FeIBEUo2x6OnbhN0ogxmmxdr9tXuCwAFw6vadVz3Grj_1gvdcQlizhco21Azf2tTd0Bh56gu3e01cmXLYsvYTS1K92jEI0e1WVB_vdM01yE9Bnf9m1G2WX3-Fu0T46VfYKxmhrLykswOeVnquOz4fu7Yk%3D&amp;tracking_referrer=www.theguardian.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Julia S. Caserto, et al. 2024.</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><p>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Discovery"}