Here is your dose of “The Weekly Picks”, a curated list of what I’m enjoying.
A 20 second summary of what you can find more about down bellow:
- A quote on conspiracy theories by Sander van der Linden
- Medical Innovations: pancreatic cancer targeted drug delivery
- A heart 30.00 feet high heading to its new home
- The Power of Patience for the Endurance Athlete
- Analysis of the Urban planning of Burning Man by Dami Lee
Conspiracy Theories
“The reason why conspiracy theories are so psychologically attractive is because they use clever tricks that the mind is partly predisposed to want to accept” — Psychologist Sander van der Linden, author of Foolproof
Medical Innovation: new device the size of a grain of rice that can deliver drugs to treat pancreatic cancer
In a significant medical breakthrough, the Houston Methodist Academic Institute has developed a new device the size of a grain of rice that can deliver drugs to the pancreas to treat pancreatic cancer. The amount of medication required for these devices to be effective is four times smaller than that needed for traditional treatment of pancreatic tumors. This is excellent news.
(Article: Interesting Engineering & Paper)
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A fantastic view of a heart on its way to home: Twitter Post
Is Impatience Holding You Back as An Athlete? by Matt Fitzgerald
Endurance sports require patience, but impatient athletes risk hindering their potential. It takes time to fully develop the aerobic system. Patience is common among endurance athletes, but can be difficult to develop. Impatience can lead to further injury, as setbacks can cause athletes to rush their return. Listening to one’s body and allowing it to dictate progress can help reduce injury rates. In cases like long covid, patience becomes critical. Athletes can channel their passion for running into serving others, explore alternative ways to improve health and fitness, and aim for new achievements while waiting for a safe return to running.
The Urban Planning of Burning Man by Dami Lee
