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Curious by Nature

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Welcome to Curious by Nature, presented by Newswise—the podcast for curious people. In each episode, listeners can travel briefly into the fascinating world that comes with years of dedication to one field of study. Be inspired by the many amazing things that are going on right now, some may have a major effect on our lives. Enjoy this concentrated knowledge from experts. We hope you can take insp... more

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Hypersonic vehicles travel a whole mile of sky in just one second. They can be missiles or aircraft, where the friction gets so ridiculously hot that the air around the vehicle literally turns into a blinding shield of electricity.

Dr. Ian Boyd is ... more

Dr. John Cooke, Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences at Houston Methodist Hospital, and Research Fellow Dr. Shuang Li are using mRNA technology to heal this process from the inside out.

By delivering a temporary molecular recipe, they... more

Dr. Mohammad Moghimi is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

His team has developed a "chipless patch" that can sense the tiny electrical differences between healthy tissue and a tumor.

If a salamander loses a leg, it doesn't just heal, it grows a perfect new one. Humans, however, have seemingly lost this "instruction manual" for regeneration over millions of years of evolution.

Dr. Josh Currie is an Assistant Professor of Biology ... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Currie
Assistant Professor of Biology at Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
Episode: Dr. Josh Currie – Will Humans Ever Be Able to Regrow Limbs?
Sandro Galea
Dean and Kohn Professor of Public Health, WashU
Washington University in St. Louis, School of Public Health
Episode: Dean Sandro Galea – Health Is More Than Doctors, Food, and Exercise
George Goshua
Physician, scientist, and assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine
Yale School of Medicine and Yale Cancer Center
Episode: Dr. George Goshua – Iron Deficiency is Common and Detrimental
Shaun Davies
Associate Professor of Finance and Faculty Director of the Burridge Center for Finance, University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: Professor Shaun Davies – The Real Dangers in the Markets
Sebastian Schuetz
Assistant professor studying organizational cyber risk at the University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: Professor Sebastian Schuetz – Everyone Thinks They Can Spot a Scam, That’s the Problem!
William Masters
Professor of economics at the Friedman School of Nutrition, Tufts University
Tufts University
Episode: Professor William Masters – Is the Most Inexpensive Food the Healthiest?
Jeff Brunstrom
Professor of Experimental Psychology at the University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Episode: Professor Jeff Brunstrom – Will Nutritional Intelligence Guide You to Whole Instead of Ultra-Processed Foods?
Sheila Singh
Professor of Neuro-Oncology and Neurosurgery
King's College London
Episode: Dr. Sheila Singh – Advances in Glioblastoma Therapy
Quan Xie
Associate professor of digital advertising at Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University
Episode: Dr. Quan Xie – How Scientists Can Tell Better Stories

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Jessica Johnson
Host of Curious by Nature

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 826 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    I love this podcast it is super insightful hearing from all these experts. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jjones11
    United States3 months ago
  • Great!!

    A thoughtful and engaging podcast that makes complex topics easy to understand. Great guests, meaningful conversations, and always something new to learn!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nathalie Baguio
    Philippinesa year ago
  • Love this!

    I love these episodes. It’s great to hear about the fascinating work each of these researchers are doing. Science is so important! Curiosity is the key to it all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    agapap1019
    United Statesa year ago
  • Smart, Inspiring, and Full of Fresh Ideas

    Curious by Nature is a great podcast if you love learning new things—especially about science, people, and the world around us. You’ll hear from experts who share how science connects to everyday life and how we can all play a part in making the world a better place. It’s thoughtful, inspiring, and always leaves you with something new to take away.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MRLSHNTS
    Philippinesa year ago

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Dr. Josh Currie – Will Humans Ever Be Able to Regrow Limbs?
Q: What are the main barriers that must be overcome to translate axolotl-like regeneration to humans?
Key barriers include controlling the complex patterning of tissues to form correct limb architecture, preventing excessive scar formation, understanding timing, and coordinating signaling across multiple tissues, which will likely require advances in gene regulation, stem cell biology, bioreactors, and prosthetic integration.
Dr. Josh Currie – Will Humans Ever Be Able to Regrow Limbs?
Q: Could humans ever regenerate a fully formed limb, and what paths might get us there?
A comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach appears necessary, combining genetic and cellular understanding with tissue engineering and regenerative medicine strategies to accelerate tissue formation, reduce scarring, and recreate missing structures in a way that scales from small models to human limbs.
Dean Sandro Galea – Health Is More Than Doctors, Food, and Exercise
Q: Tell us about how you view health beyond the traditional focus on diet and exercise.
Health is influenced by the water around us, i.e., the social and environmental context including policies and structures that shape daily life, which ultimately drives health outcomes beyond individual choices.
Professor Sebastian Schuetz – Everyone Thinks They Can Spot a Scam, That’s the Problem!
Q: What can individuals and CFOs do to protect themselves?
Be skeptical of incoming communications, verify through official channels, and use pre-agreed phrases or callbacks to confirm legitimacy before transferring money or revealing sensitive data.
Professor Sebastian Schuetz – Everyone Thinks They Can Spot a Scam, That’s the Problem!
Q: What is the biggest threat from AI-enabled deception right now?
AI-enabled deception lowers the skill barrier and cost for attackers, enabling authentic-looking phishing and voice/video impersonations at scale, which makes verifying requests crucial.

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Curious by Nature features conversations with researchers, clinicians, and industry experts who illuminate how science and scholarship connect to everyday life. Episodes span health, nutrition, cybersecurity, finance, and science communication, often pairing clinical or empirical insight with practical implications for policy, business, and personal decision-making. The show tends to highlight real-world impact, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the human stories behind innovation, making it a strong resource for listeners who value evidence-based perspectives and actionable takeaways. A notable strength is how guests blend rigorous research with accessible storytelling, helping audiences understand complex topics and their broader socie... more

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