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Re-release: Microgravity Gardening, AI Learns Language, Elephant Numbers

26 Dec 2024

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Today, you’ll learn about the possible dangers of growing leafy greens in microgravity, a study that let AI tag along with a toddler to learn language the human way, and research on stabilizing elephant populations on the African savannah.  Microgravity Gardening •“Simulated microgravity facilitates stomatal ingression by Salmonella in lettuce and suppresses a biocontrol agent.” by Noah Totsline, et al. 2024.  •“The Future.” NASA. N.D.  •“What will astronauts eat during long missions in space?” Leidos. 2023.  AI Learns Language •“AI learns language through the experience of a single child in groundbreaking study.” by Eric W. Dolan. 2024.  •“Grounded language acquisition through the eyes and ears of a single child.” by Wai Keen Vong, et al. 2024.  Elephant Numbers •“Protecting and connecting landscapes stabilizes populations of the Endangered savannah elephant.” by Ryan M. Huang, et al. 2024.  •“The African Savanna.” by Michael Swiderek. 2021.  •“Africa’s great savannahs may be more endangered than the world’s rainforests.” by Jeremy Hance. 2012.  Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Calli and Nate — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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