Today, you’ll learn about the possible holy grail of great white shark sightings, a new flu vaccine that could knock out every strain and last a long time, and a map of human consciousness.

Newborn Great White

• “Great white sighting may reveal ‘holy grail’ of shark science.” by Katie Hunt. 2024.
• “Novel aerial observations of a possible newborn white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) in Southern California.” by Carlos Gauna & Phillip C. Sternes. 2024.

Long-Term Flu Shot

• “New strategy could lead to universal, long-lasting flu shot.” EurekAlert! 2024.
• “Duke University Developing Universal Flu Vaccine.” YouTube Video. 2023.
• “Understanding Influenza (Flu) Infection: An Influenza Virus Binds to a Respiratory Tract Cell.” CDC. 2019.

Consciousness Map

• “Brain imaging study reveals connections critical to human consciousness.” EurekAlert! 2024.
• “Consciousness.” by Anil Seth. n.d.
• “What is the Connectome Coordination Facility?” CCF. n.d.
• “Stimulant Therapy Targeted to Individualized Connectivity Maps to Promote ReACTivation of Consciousness (STIMPACT).” by Brian L. Edlow, M.D.

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Today, you’ll learn about the rare study of a hammerhead shark embryo, how touching your teammate might help them make free throws, and a super alloy that doesn’t break - it kinks.

Hammerhead Embryos

• “Secrets of Hammerhead Sharks Revealed in ‘Very Rare’ Images.” by Robyn White. 2024.
• “Bonnethead shark.” David A. Ebert, et al. 2021.
• “Are Hammerhead Sharks Dangerous and Do They Attack Humans?” by Robyn White. 2022.
• “Embryonic development in the bonnethead (Sphyrna tiburo), a viviparous hammerhead shark.” by Steven R. Byrum, et al. 2023.

Free Throw Touch

• “Physical touch from teammates appears to improve free throw accuracy in basketball.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.
• “The power of human touch: Physical contact improves performance in basketball free throws.” by Christiane M. Buttner, et al. 2024.

Kinky Alloy

• “This Allow is Kinky.” by Aliyah Kovner. 2024.
• “Kink bands promote exceptional fracture resistance in a NbTaTiHf refractory medium-entropy alloy.” by David H. Cook, et al. 2024.

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Today, you’ll learn about a massive prehistoric shark, the controversial plan to kill millions of barred owls, and how a condition called misophonia could be linked to stress and trauma.

Giant Shark

• “Ancient, 30-foot relative of great white shark unearthed in Mexico quarry.” by Melissa Hobson. 2024.
• “Exceptionally preserved shark fossils from Mexico elucidate the long-standing enigma of the Cretaceous elasmobranch Ptychodus.” by Romain Vullo, et al. 2024.
• “Cretaceous period: Animals, plants and extinction event.” by Michael Dhar. 2022.

Barred Owl Cull

• “They Shoot Owls in California, Don’t They?” by Franz Lidz. 2024.
• “Northern Spotted Owl.” National Wildlife Federation. N.d.
• “Barred-Owl-Letter.” Letter PDF. 2024.

Misophonia Stress

• “Misophonia severity tied to higher stress and trauma, study shows.” by Vladimir Hedrih. 2024.
• “What Is Misophonia?” by Paul Frysh. 2023.
• “Misophonia is related to stress but not directly with traumatic stress.” by Rachel E. Guetta, et al. 2024.

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