Katrina is Curious
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I enjoy writing about new scientific discoveries, unanswered questions, and humanity in my newsletter, Curious Adventure. Subscribe to receive new articles every Friday and Monday: https://curiousadventure.substack.com/
Another theory about consciousness is gaining traction, one that proposes the brain's electromagnetic field, known as the ephaptic field, could have the leading role in human consciousness and maybe even set the stage for explaining it entirely.
So, I wrote about it. Check it out, it's free!
So, I wrote about it. Check it out, it's free!
Ephaptic Field Effects May Be Behind Conscious Awareness
Is consciousness electric?
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December 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Another theory about consciousness is gaining traction, one that proposes the brain's electromagnetic field, known as the ephaptic field, could have the leading role in human consciousness and maybe even set the stage for explaining it entirely.
So, I wrote about it. Check it out, it's free!
So, I wrote about it. Check it out, it's free!
Do you wake up in the middle of the night, around 4 hours after falling asleep?
I do.
And thought there was something wrong with me, but it turns out, waking for an hour or two at night is completely natural, as it reflects how humans have slept for likely thousands of years.
So, I wrote about it.
I do.
And thought there was something wrong with me, but it turns out, waking for an hour or two at night is completely natural, as it reflects how humans have slept for likely thousands of years.
So, I wrote about it.
A Likely Reason We Wake Up In the Middle of the Night
It's not that we're bad sleepers, but that Humans used to sleep in two shifts
curiousadventure.substack.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Do you wake up in the middle of the night, around 4 hours after falling asleep?
I do.
And thought there was something wrong with me, but it turns out, waking for an hour or two at night is completely natural, as it reflects how humans have slept for likely thousands of years.
So, I wrote about it.
I do.
And thought there was something wrong with me, but it turns out, waking for an hour or two at night is completely natural, as it reflects how humans have slept for likely thousands of years.
So, I wrote about it.
What causes us to lie, and to continue lying until we’re in a moral death spiral where one bad decision seems to lead to a worse one?
But also, why do we sometimes hold onto our virtues and moral integrity like a lifeline and continue to fight for them, no matter the cost?
But also, why do we sometimes hold onto our virtues and moral integrity like a lifeline and continue to fight for them, no matter the cost?
The Slippery Slope of Our Moral Spectrum
Researchers have learned much about the neurology behind where we fall on the spectrum between moral deterioration and esculation
curiousadventure.substack.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
What causes us to lie, and to continue lying until we’re in a moral death spiral where one bad decision seems to lead to a worse one?
But also, why do we sometimes hold onto our virtues and moral integrity like a lifeline and continue to fight for them, no matter the cost?
But also, why do we sometimes hold onto our virtues and moral integrity like a lifeline and continue to fight for them, no matter the cost?
A pair of American archaeologists recently announced they found something that would make even Indiana Jones jealous — the 300-year-old lost shipwreck of Nossa Senhora do Cabo, along with plenty of gold, silver, pearls, and other treasure left behind after a pirate raid.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
Centuries Old Pirate Plundered Shipwreck and Its Treasure Have Been Found
It's every treasure hunter's dream come true
curiousadventure.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A pair of American archaeologists recently announced they found something that would make even Indiana Jones jealous — the 300-year-old lost shipwreck of Nossa Senhora do Cabo, along with plenty of gold, silver, pearls, and other treasure left behind after a pirate raid.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
New research suggests the world's newest-oldest known mummies found in Southeast Asia are at a minimum 12,000 years old — and they weren’t wrapped in linens like those in Egypt, or dried out in the arid desert like the Chinchorro, but slowly smoked over bonfires for months.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
Remains Found in Southeast Asia Steal Title for World's Oldest Mummies
At 12,000 years old, these mummies predate Egypt's
curiousadventure.substack.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
New research suggests the world's newest-oldest known mummies found in Southeast Asia are at a minimum 12,000 years old — and they weren’t wrapped in linens like those in Egypt, or dried out in the arid desert like the Chinchorro, but slowly smoked over bonfires for months.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
Reposted by Katrina is Curious
Senate update: Republicans are now trying to sneak a backdoor national abortion ban into their government funding bill. Republicans will stop at nothing to control women's health care decisions.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Senate update: Republicans are now trying to sneak a backdoor national abortion ban into their government funding bill. Republicans will stop at nothing to control women's health care decisions.
We’ve reached a point where scientists are learning how our senses overlap to better understand how they work together. In the process, they’ve discovered even more abilities we possess, like echolocation.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
Humans Can Learn Echolocation in Ten Weeks
And it's not just people with impaired vision, sighted people can echolocate too
curiousadventure.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
We’ve reached a point where scientists are learning how our senses overlap to better understand how they work together. In the process, they’ve discovered even more abilities we possess, like echolocation.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
Reposted by Katrina is Curious
The honor system is in place at three Oregon stores, now offering discounts to all who need it.
Feds told Oregon grocers they couldn’t offer 10% off to SNAP recipients, so they got creative
The honor system is in place at three Oregon stores, now offering discounts to all who need it.
www.oregonlive.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The honor system is in place at three Oregon stores, now offering discounts to all who need it.
Researchers have learned something new about babies’ relationship with language, not after birth, but while they’re still in the womb. It turns out that infants recognize a second or even third language after being exposed to it during the last few weeks of pregnancy.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
Newborns Recognize Foreign Languages They Heard in The Womb
New research found that infants' brains process foreign languages they hear in utero the same as their mothers' native tongue
curiousadventure.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Researchers have learned something new about babies’ relationship with language, not after birth, but while they’re still in the womb. It turns out that infants recognize a second or even third language after being exposed to it during the last few weeks of pregnancy.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
A curious researcher and his team discovered a small brain structure that plays an active role in helping us decide how generous to be based on emotional closeness or distance.
So, I wrote about it!
So, I wrote about it!
A Tiny Part of an Already Small Brain Region Helps Us Decide How Generous or Selfish To Be
It's called the basolateral amygdala
curiousadventure.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A curious researcher and his team discovered a small brain structure that plays an active role in helping us decide how generous to be based on emotional closeness or distance.
So, I wrote about it!
So, I wrote about it!
Paleontologists recently identified dozens of fossilized scratch marks at Dinosaur Ridge in Colorado, which they suggest were made by dinosaurs dancing during mating rituals over 100 million years ago.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
Groups of Dinosaurs Preformed Mating Dances in Colorado 100 Million Years Ago
Archeologists say it may be the largest of only three known sites worldwide, and anyone can visit it
curiousadventure.substack.com
October 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Paleontologists recently identified dozens of fossilized scratch marks at Dinosaur Ridge in Colorado, which they suggest were made by dinosaurs dancing during mating rituals over 100 million years ago.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
An unusual cave in Wyoming is proving to be an archeological gold mine. Inside lies a pile of bones from countless animals that fell victim to the cave over the course of at least 150,000 years.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
Countless Ice Age Animals Fell Victim to a Sinkhole Cave in Wyoming
A hidden hole in the ground has claimed untold animals going back at least 150,000 years.
curiousadventure.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
An unusual cave in Wyoming is proving to be an archeological gold mine. Inside lies a pile of bones from countless animals that fell victim to the cave over the course of at least 150,000 years.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
As a science writer who prides myself on linking to reliable information, it’s extremely annoying that such information is increasingly hard to find online.
When I search for studies, research papers and more, all I get are websites selling things or social media posts in the search results.
When I search for studies, research papers and more, all I get are websites selling things or social media posts in the search results.
October 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
As a science writer who prides myself on linking to reliable information, it’s extremely annoying that such information is increasingly hard to find online.
When I search for studies, research papers and more, all I get are websites selling things or social media posts in the search results.
When I search for studies, research papers and more, all I get are websites selling things or social media posts in the search results.
We tend to listen to either our rational mind or our emotions, but instead of choosing between them, we should combine them.
Turns out, science agrees — it’s time we train ourselves out of the Either/Or mindset so we can embrace the world of And.
So, I wrote about it.
Turns out, science agrees — it’s time we train ourselves out of the Either/Or mindset so we can embrace the world of And.
So, I wrote about it.
Combine Your Logic and Emotions Instead of Choosing Between Them
Don't limit yourself to a life of "either, or"
curiousadventure.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
We tend to listen to either our rational mind or our emotions, but instead of choosing between them, we should combine them.
Turns out, science agrees — it’s time we train ourselves out of the Either/Or mindset so we can embrace the world of And.
So, I wrote about it.
Turns out, science agrees — it’s time we train ourselves out of the Either/Or mindset so we can embrace the world of And.
So, I wrote about it.
While some people may think we’ve peaked as a species, science suggests otherwise. Not only are we still evolving, we’re now influencing our own evolution. For instance, scientists discovered that women’s pelvises are shrinking every year, and have been for over a century.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
Women's Pelvises Are Shrinking Every Year and Have Been For Over A Century
Researchers believe c-sections are a significant reason, but there are several potential contributing factors and a whole lot of unknowns.
curiousadventure.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
While some people may think we’ve peaked as a species, science suggests otherwise. Not only are we still evolving, we’re now influencing our own evolution. For instance, scientists discovered that women’s pelvises are shrinking every year, and have been for over a century.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
Everyone should be talking about this:
One Republican Now Controls a Huge Chunk of US Election Infrastructure
Former GOP operative Scott Leiendecker just bought Dominion Voting Systems, giving him ownership of voting systems used in 27 states. Election experts have concerns.
www.wired.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Everyone should be talking about this:
As a science writer who prides myself on tracing information back to its original source,
I’m growing increasingly frustrated by the never-ending, low-quality search results I’ve been getting for weeks while searching for information I KNOW exists from reliable and reputable sources.
I’m growing increasingly frustrated by the never-ending, low-quality search results I’ve been getting for weeks while searching for information I KNOW exists from reliable and reputable sources.
October 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
As a science writer who prides myself on tracing information back to its original source,
I’m growing increasingly frustrated by the never-ending, low-quality search results I’ve been getting for weeks while searching for information I KNOW exists from reliable and reputable sources.
I’m growing increasingly frustrated by the never-ending, low-quality search results I’ve been getting for weeks while searching for information I KNOW exists from reliable and reputable sources.
Information about the pelvic floor often focuses on women’s health, but the Truth is, it’s just as essential for men. Because our pelvic floors help us stand tall without strain, hold our urine and bowel movements until we reach a toilet, and maintain a satisfying sex life.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
A Strong Pelvic Floor is Vital for Men's Health
Typically considered a woman's health topic, research is finding that many men are also affected by the health of their pelvic floor.
curiousadventure.substack.com
October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Information about the pelvic floor often focuses on women’s health, but the Truth is, it’s just as essential for men. Because our pelvic floors help us stand tall without strain, hold our urine and bowel movements until we reach a toilet, and maintain a satisfying sex life.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
I love learning why readers choose to subscribe to my newsletter, Curious Adventure, and reasons like this keep me writing.
October 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I love learning why readers choose to subscribe to my newsletter, Curious Adventure, and reasons like this keep me writing.
While most studies have focused on the effects of hearing a good story, these experts wanted to investigate the impact of telling a good story.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
Researchers Investigate the Power of Storytelling on Storytellers
We often focus on how hearing a good story influences us, but now experts are curious about the other side - the effects of being a good storyteller.
curiousadventure.substack.com
October 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
While most studies have focused on the effects of hearing a good story, these experts wanted to investigate the impact of telling a good story.
So, I wrote about it.
So, I wrote about it.
Temperature isn’t as straightforward as you might think.
For instance, recently, scientists successfully superheated gold 14 times beyond its melting point — without melting it — and overturned a 40-year precedent in the process.
For instance, recently, scientists successfully superheated gold 14 times beyond its melting point — without melting it — and overturned a 40-year precedent in the process.
Revolutionary Discovery: Scientists Achieve Unprecedented Gold Superheating at 14 Times Its Melting Point
The new method turned gold hotter than the Sun and yet it maintained its form, overturning a 40-year theory and providing the first-ever direct temperature measurement of such high heat
curiousadventure.substack.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Temperature isn’t as straightforward as you might think.
For instance, recently, scientists successfully superheated gold 14 times beyond its melting point — without melting it — and overturned a 40-year precedent in the process.
For instance, recently, scientists successfully superheated gold 14 times beyond its melting point — without melting it — and overturned a 40-year precedent in the process.
Student loans are so annoying. I just looked at one of mine:
Year the Loan was Taken Out: 2005 (when I was 18)
Original Loan Amount: $3,000
Interest: Fluctuating, currently 13%
Total Amount Paid Today: $11,524.62
Total Amount Remaining: $3,602.11
Estimated Payoff Date: 2030 (when I will be 43)
Year the Loan was Taken Out: 2005 (when I was 18)
Original Loan Amount: $3,000
Interest: Fluctuating, currently 13%
Total Amount Paid Today: $11,524.62
Total Amount Remaining: $3,602.11
Estimated Payoff Date: 2030 (when I will be 43)
October 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Student loans are so annoying. I just looked at one of mine:
Year the Loan was Taken Out: 2005 (when I was 18)
Original Loan Amount: $3,000
Interest: Fluctuating, currently 13%
Total Amount Paid Today: $11,524.62
Total Amount Remaining: $3,602.11
Estimated Payoff Date: 2030 (when I will be 43)
Year the Loan was Taken Out: 2005 (when I was 18)
Original Loan Amount: $3,000
Interest: Fluctuating, currently 13%
Total Amount Paid Today: $11,524.62
Total Amount Remaining: $3,602.11
Estimated Payoff Date: 2030 (when I will be 43)
On page 233 of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird
October 10, 2025 at 4:48 AM
On page 233 of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird
Reposted by Katrina is Curious
Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
October 10, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Things are happening at Portland's ICE facility tonight.
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Read more of our protest coverage here: www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
Cleco says it’s time to take a break.
October 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Cleco says it’s time to take a break.