{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64f1f67000d9130011234429/673227b747bf92054eeff394?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Solar Cell Charging, Nazca Glyphs, Singing & Brain Health","description":"<p>Today, you’ll learn about a new transparent solar cell that could replace your windows to power your home, the discovery of hundreds of new mysterious Nazca Glyphs, and how singing in a choir might be good for your brain.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Solar Cell Charging&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“All-back-contact neutral-colored transparent crystalline silicon solar cells enabling seamless modularization.” <a href=\"https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2404684121\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Jeonghwan Park, et al. 2024.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“A smartphone that can charge itself from sunlight - scientists have created transparent solar cells that can be embedded in glass.” <a href=\"https://www.techradar.com/pro/a-smartphone-that-can-charge-itself-from-sunlight-scientists-have-created-transparent-solar-cells-that-can-be-embedded-in-glass\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Wayne Williams. 2024.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Nazca Glyphs&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“Hundreds of Mysterious Nazca Glyphs Have Just Been Revealed.” <a href=\"https://www.sciencealert.com/hundreds-of-mysterious-nazca-glyphs-have-just-been-revealed\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Michelle Starr. 2024.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li><li>“Over 140 New Nazca Lines Have Been Discovered, And We Finally Have Clues to Their Use.” <a href=\"https://www.sciencealert.com/over-140-mysterious-geoglyphs-discovered-within-the-ancient-nazca-lines\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Peter Dockrill. 2019.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“See Newly Discovered Nazca Drawings That Depict Llamas, Human Sacrifices and More.” <a href=\"https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/see-newly-discovered-nazca-drawings-depict-llamas-human-sacrifices-more-180985133/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Sonja Anderson. 2024.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Singing &amp; Brain Health&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>“Choir singing associated with improved brain structure, especially in older adults.” <a href=\"https://www.psypost.org/choir-singing-associated-with-improved-brain-structure-especially-in-older-adults/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Bianca Setionago. 2024.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“Choir singing is associated with enhanced structural connectivity across the adult lifespan.” <a href=\"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hbm.26705\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">by Nella Moisseinen, et al. 2024.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li><li>“Playing an instrument, singing may help preserve brain health.”<a href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/playing-an-instrument-singing-may-help-preserve-brain-health\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> by Robby Berman. 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></p>","author_name":"Discovery"}