TWiV 1165: What Doesn't Kill Us Primes Our Macrophages - Summary
0:00 Immunology Humor: The episode begins with a humorous anecdote about an immunologist and a cardiologist highlighting the complexities of the immune system.
1:20:13 Hawaii Health Joke: Brianne shares a joke about why people in Hawaii don't get sick often, relating it to the protective effects of interleukin-2.
1:21:03 Weekly Picks - Angela: Angela recommends Nature's October best science images, highlighting the beautiful evolution of a star captured by the Hubble telescope, stunning close-up images of cannabis, and intriguing wildlife photos.
1:23:50 Weekly Picks - Brianne: Brianne suggests the Astronomy Picture of the Day website, specifically a Halloween-themed image of the "Cosmic Bat Nebula."
1:25:05 Weekly Picks - Dixon: Dixon recommends the Nikon Small World Contest 2024 winners, showcasing breathtaking microscopic images, including a differentiated mouse brain tumor, an electrical arc, and a slime mold.
1:28:38 Weekly Picks - Kathy: Kathy offers a double pick: a feel-good video from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) celebrating scientists and a webinar about Pew's 2024 annual Trust in Science survey findings.
1:30:35 Weekly Picks - Rich: Rich shares an article from Science Alert confirming the "fluidity" of cats, referencing their ability to squeeze through tight spaces and a 2017 Ig Nobel Prize awarded for research on this topic.
1:33:05 Weekly Picks - Alan: Alan presents a chemistry joke and then recommends the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's (HHMI) Beautiful Biology website, featuring a vast collection of stunning biological images.
1:34:00 Weekly Picks - Vincent: Vincent discusses an article from Science-Based Medicine about EcoHealth Alliance's response to accusations of starting the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlights the political motivations behind these accusations and the scientific evidence pointing towards a natural origin at the Wuhan market.
1:37:34 Listener Pick - Hunter: Hunter suggests an article about Queen's Brian May, a veterinarian and astrophysicist, advocating for badger conservation in the UK and challenging the theory that they transmit tuberculosis to cattle.
1:40:04 Listener Pick - Anne: Anne recommends David Byrne's "Reasons to be Cheerful" website, which offers a weekly dose of positive news stories focused on community-driven initiatives that have proven successful and can be replicated elsewhere.