Curiosity Weekly

Learn about the Goldbach conjecture, a simple math problem that’s never been solved; why researchers studied the cutest age for a puppy; and why extroverted leaders can have too much of a good thing.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:The Goldbach Conjecture Is a Simple Problem That's Never Been Solved — https://curiosity.im/2JV5kUTScience Has Determined That This Is the Cutest Age for a Puppy — https://curiosity.im/2YIsNf8Extroverted Leaders Can Have Too Much of a Good Thing — https://curiosity.im/2QD1JLEIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcomDownload the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/leaders-can-be-too-extroverted-the-cutest-age-for-a-puppy-and-goldbachs-conjecture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about the surprising power behind our need to feel socially connected, with guest Vivian Zayas, Director of the Personality, Attachment, and Control Laboratory at Cornell University. Plus, learn about how to make your commute a little happier.Please support our sponsors! Get two months of unlimited access to over 25,000 classes on Skillshare — for free. To sign up, go to skillshare.com/curiosity.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about 7 ways to make your commute a little happier: https://curiosity.im/2QE2kwtAdditional resources from Cornell University:Cornell University’s “What Makes Us Human?” podcast series — https://as.cornell.edu/humanitiesHear Vivian Zayas on the “Love Science” episode of the What Makes Us Human?” podcast — https://as.cornell.edu/news/love-sciencePersonality, Attachment, and Control Laboratory at Cornell University — http://people.psych.cornell.edu/~pac_lab/Vivian Zayas’ Cornell University research bio — https://research.cornell.edu/researchers/vivian-zayasIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcomDownload the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing. Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-badly-we-need-to-feel-socially-connected-w-vivian-zayas-and-work-commute-tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about the world’s first vending machine that was invented nearly 2,000 years ago; why scratching an itch can make it spread; and, why you probably don’t realize it when your beliefs change.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:The World's First Vending Machine is 2,000 Years Old — https://curiosity.im/2HCKIgkWhen Your Beliefs Change, You Probably Don't Realize It — https://curiosity.im/2HCKCFuIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcomDownload the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing. Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/why-itches-spread-ancient-vending-machine-and-not-realizing-when-your-beliefs-change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about the significance of semiconductors in modern technology, advancements in smart technology and packaging innovations, the importance of packaging innovation and evolution of electronic materials in technology, and the role of chemistry in technological advancements and collaborative innovation.

Learn about what happened when scientists put antimatter through the double-slit experiment; how a role-playing game could test your personality better than an actual personality test; and why more animals don’t reproduce asexually.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:Scientists Put Antimatter Through the Double-Slit Experiment. Here's What Happened — https://curiosity.im/2Ws6sFsThis New Personality Test Relies on Your Choices in a Role-Playing Game — https://curiosity.im/2WriDSRWhy Don't More Animals Reproduce Asexually? — https://curiosity.im/2HGIPzhIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcomDownload the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing. Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/personality-test-role-playing-game-antimatter-double-slit-science-and-asexual-reproduction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about what happens after your life is "fully optimized" from a special guest: Professor Joseph M. Reagle Jr., author of the new book “Hacking Life: Systematized Living and Its Discontents.” You’ll also learn why white holes could explain some of the universe’s most unexplainable characteristics — at least, if they exist.Please support our sponsors! Get your first month of KiwiCo FREE by visiting https://www.kiwico.com/curiosity.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about why white holes could explain some of the universe’s most unexplainable characteristics: https://curiosity.im/2WvxfAwPublications and additional resources from Joseph M. Reagle, Jr:“Hacking Life: Systematized Living and Its Discontents” — https://amazon.com“Reading the Comments: Likers, Haters, and Manipulators at the Bottom of the Web” — https://amazon.com“Good Faith Collaboration: The Culture of Wikipedia” — https://amazon.comOfficial website — https://reagle.org/joseph/Follow @jmreagle on Twitter — https://twitter.com/jmreagleMIT Press — https://mitpress.mit.edu/contributors/joseph-m-reagle-jrGet your copy of “Hacking Life: Systematized Living and Its Discontents” on Amazon: https://amazon.comIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcomDownload the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/life-after-life-hacking-w-professor-joseph-m-reagle-jr-and-white-hole-science Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about a new phonon laser that uses sound instead of light; a counterintuitive trick to get your kids to eat vegetables; and a cognitive bias that explains why most people think they’re better than other people.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:This New Laser Uses Sound Instead of Light — https://curiosity.im/2JU1dZ1This Counterintuitive Trick Can Get Your Kids to Eat Veggies — https://curiosity.im/2HGGPXNThe Better-Than-Average Effect Says Most People Think They're Better Than Most People — https://curiosity.im/2HI6YWsIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcomDownload the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing. Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/new-laser-uses-sound-waves-get-your-kids-to-eat-veggies-and-better-than-average-effect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about how the ancient Greeks knew the Earth was round; why being passionate about your job can backfire; and why you shouldn’t worry if you find a hair in your food.Please support our sponsors! Visit capterra.com/curiosity to find the best software solution for your business — for free!In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:How the Ancient Greeks Knew the Earth Was Round — https://curiosity.im/2HHagcpPassion for Your Job Can Backfire, According to a Study — https://curiosity.im/2WBKhg9Should You Worry About a Hair in Your Food? — https://curiosity.im/2HOoMzgIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcomDownload the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing. Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/passion-for-your-job-can-backfire-ancient-greeks-knew-earth-was-round-and-hair-in-food Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about the factors that determine how other people see you with special guest Vivian Zayas, Director of the Personality, Attachment, and Control Laboratory at Cornell University. Plus, learn about why it’s possible to ask for too much advice.In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about how you can, in fact, ask for too much advice: https://curiosity.im/2HouglbAdditional resources from Cornell University:Cornell University’s “What Makes Us Human?” podcast series — https://as.cornell.edu/humanitiesHear Vivian Zayas on the “Love Science” episode of the What Makes Us Human?” podcast — https://as.cornell.edu/news/love-sciencePersonality, Attachment, and Control Laboratory at Cornell University — http://people.psych.cornell.edu/~pac_lab/Vivian Zayas’ Cornell University research bio — https://research.cornell.edu/researchers/vivian-zayasIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcomDownload the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing. Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/what-determines-how-others-see-you-w-vivian-zayas-and-dont-ask-for-too-much-advice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about how studying ancient cities can help us plan modern cities from author Monica L. Smith, an archaeologist and professor in the department of anthropology at UCLA. Plus, learn what happens to light when you turn off the light switch.Get your copy of “Cities: The First 6,000 Years” on Amazon: https://amazon.comAdditional resources from Monica L. Smith:“Cities: The First 6,000 Years” — https://amazon.comUCLA Faculty Profile (Anthropology) — https://anthro.ucla.edu/faculty/monica-l-smithUCLA Faculty Profile (Archaeology) — https://ioa.ucla.edu/people/monica-l-smithResearch from Monica L. Smith — https://ucla.academia.edu/MonicaLSmithOther resources discussed:Light Absorption, Reflection, and Transmission | The Physics Classroom — https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/light/Lesson-2/Light-Absorption,-Reflection,-and-TransmissionWhen You Turn Off A Light, Where Does The Light Go? | Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillianscudder/2017/02/19/when-you-turn-off-a-light-where-does-the-light-go/#678694f7556cIf you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcomDownload the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing. Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/ancient-cities-can-help-us-plan-modern-cities-w-monica-l-smith-and-where-light-goes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.