Pine Tree Painkiller, Cell Spitting Creature, Manifestation

Today, you’ll learn about painkillers made from pine trees, a creature that spits out its old cells, and how the power of positive thinking might not be all that powerful. Find episode transcripts here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/pine-tree-painkiller-cell-spitting-creature-manifestationPine Tree Painkiller  “Scientists Make Common Pain Killers From Pine Trees Instead of Crude Oil.” n.a. 2023.https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/scientists-make-common-pain-killers-from-pine-trees-instead-of-crude-oil/“Turpentine.” n.a. 2013.https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/files/turpentfaq.pdf“Why Does a Pine Tree Produce Turpentine?” by Whit Gibbons. 2009.http://archive-srel.uga.edu/outreach/ecoviews/ecoview090222.htmCell Spitting Creature “Scientists Discover Clues to Aging and Healing from a Squishy Sea Creature.” by Ann Rogers, M.A. 2023.https://www.genome.gov/news/news-release/scientists-discover-clues-to-aging-and-healing-from-a-squishy-sea-creature“Hydractinia symbiolongicarpus.” Wikipedia. N.d.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydractinia_symbiolongicarpus“Ode To Joy | Muppet Music Video | The Muppets.” YouTube. 2009.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnT7pT6zCcAManifestation “‘The Secret’ to Success? The Psychology of Belief in Manifestation.” by Lucas J. Dixon, et al. 2023.https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01461672231181162?s=03“Is Manifestation Bad for Mental Health?” Newport Institute. 2023.https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/mental-health/manifesting-change/Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with  Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.