Curiosity Daily Podcast: “Rub Some Dirt on It” to Heal Wounds, Funny Memes Can Save Endangered Species, and Space Changes the Shape of Astronauts’ Hearts

Learn about whether it’s a good idea to rub dirt on your wounds; how funny memes can help save endangered species like the proboscis monkey; and how space travel changes the shape of astronauts’ hearts.

May 28, 2020

Episode Show Notes:

When it comes to wounds, science says "rub some dirt on it" might be good advice by Cameron Duke

Funny memes can help people care about unpopular and unappealing species by Kelsey Donk

Space Travel Changes The Shape of Astronauts' Hearts by Haley Otman

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