In this episode of Discover Daily, we explore three intriguing topics: the Democratic Republic of Congo's legal actions against Apple for its use of conflict minerals, Oregon's expanding psilocybin therapy initiative, and a remarkable paleontological discovery in Mallorca, Spain, where researchers found the oldest known mammalian ancestor, a gorgonopsian fossil. The Apple case sheds light on the complexities of ethical sourcing in global supply chains, while Oregon's psilocybin program illustrates the potential benefits and hurdles of innovative therapies. Meanwhile, the fossil discovery reshapes our understanding of mammalian evolution, pushing back the timeline and enhancing our insight into the distribution of early mammal ancestors.
