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Recent studies based on raccoons ability to solve puzzles taught researchers a lot about a raccoon’s desire to learn their environment. Dr. Samantha Yammine speaks to Dr. Ben Rein about his new book, “Why Brains Need Friends,” and learns all about the neurological benefits of friendship and the power of socializing. And finally, adorable microscopic organisms called tardigrades might be showing us the way to slow DNA damage. Link to Show Notes [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1toFrErJvpZ03ApY2qYUQgFxZcTeeXsY4Nd6BR8puOls/edit?usp=sharing"]( HERE _Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with_[https://twitter.com/producercody"]( [https://www.instagram.com/science.sam/"]( _Dr. Samantha Yammine_ _— for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to_ [https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity"]( [https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity](https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start) _to start your 7-day free trial. Terms apply._ --- Hosted on Acast. See [acast.com/privacy]( https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy for more information.