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Super Synchronizers, Quantum Compass, Seabirds & Cyclones

Curiosity Weekly

Warner Bros. Discovery

Self-improvement, Science, Astronomy, Education

4.6935 Ratings

🗓️ 13 September 2024

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

Today, you’ll learn about the so-called super synchronizers who are super attractive to potential partners, a new quantum compass that could one day replace GPS, and how a rare seabird rides out tropical cyclones.  

 

Super Synchronizers   

 

 

Quantum Compass 

 

  • “‘It’s the perfect place’: London Underground hosts tests for ‘quantum compass’ that could replace GPS.” by Robin McKie. 2024.  
  • “Quantum ‘compass’ could allow navigation without relying on satellites.” by Hayley Dunning, et al. 2018.  
  • “What Is GPS and how do global positioning systems work?” Geotab. 2024.  

 

Seabirds & Cyclones 

 

 

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0:00.0

My name is Josh Gates, with a degree in archaeology and a passion for exploration.

0:06.0

I have a tendency to end up in some very strange situations.

0:10.0

There has got to be a better way to make a living.

0:13.0

My travels have taken me to the ends of the earth

0:16.0

as I investigate the greatest legends in history.

0:19.0

We're good to fly, let's go.

0:20.0

This is expedition unknown. Listen to expedition unknown.

0:23.0

Listen to expedition unknown on Spotify, Apple Podcast my personal favorite place to get smarter in just a few minutes and I'm Nate

0:44.8

Guys we are so excited to have you here with us today. It is going to be an amazing episode.

0:49.6

I'm Cali. Today you'll learn about the so-called super synchronizers who are super attractive to

0:55.3

potential partners, a new quantum compass that could one day replace GPS, and how a rare

1:02.2

seabird rides out tropical cyclones.

1:05.0

Okay, I feel like I'm going to be taking some notes on these episodes, so let's go.

1:09.0

If you ask a hundred people what makes someone attractive,

1:12.0

you'll probably get a hundred different answers.

1:14.6

Sure there are a few characteristics that some argue lend to an individual's attractiveness, things like

1:20.5

facial symmetry or confidence, but it's almost impossible to prove that even those factors are universally attractive.

1:28.0

I would have to say that, you know, barring the Chris's from Hollywood, yes, this this is true I mean who we are attracted to is a pretty

1:36.0

personal thing right I mean it's totally subjective and it's pretty different across

1:40.5

cultures too absolutely but a new study is adding its own little twist to this equation.

1:47.0

Researchers have identified people they call super-synchronizers who they say can align their physiological responses with others.

1:55.0

And it turns out people tend to find them more attractive.

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