Curiosity Weekly
Discovery
Welcome to Curiosity Weekly from Discovery, hosted by Dr. Samantha Yammine. Once a week, we’ll bring you the latest and greatest in scientific discoveries and break down the details so that you don’t need a PhD to understand it. From neuroscience to climate tech to AI and genetics, no subject is off-limits. Join Sam as she interviews expert guests and investigates the research guiding some of the most exciting scientific breakthroughs affecting our world today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Aug 16, 2018 • 8min
The Temin Effect Power of Hobbies, Immortality with Quantum Suicide, and Does Meditation Kill Motivation?
Discussing quantum suicide, the Temin Effect on hobby benefits, and conflicting research on meditation's impact on motivation
Aug 15, 2018 • 8min
Sunless Tanners, The Most Poisonous Plant on Earth, and How Steve Jobs Faked the First iPhone
Learn about the safety of sunless tanners versus sunbathing, the deadly 'Palm of Christ' plant, and how Steve Jobs managed to fake the first iPhone. Dive into the risks of impaired driving and the strategic handling of technical issues during the iPhone demo.
Aug 14, 2018 • 8min
Your Brain on Binge Watching, Talking Monkeys, and What Happens When You’re an Only Child
Discover how binge-watching affects your brain, hear what a talking monkey might sound like, and find out how being an only child can impact your brain structure and creativity.
Aug 13, 2018 • 9min
Relationship Attachment Styles, Why Flamingo Beaks Look Weird, and Finding Life’s Purpose with Ikigai
Discover your attachment style and how it affects relationships, learn the secrets of flamingo beaks, and find your life's purpose with Ikigai, a Japanese concept focused on passion and fulfillment.
Aug 12, 2018 • 10min
How to Change Your Habits, Almond and Soy Milk vs. Juices, and the Rio Scale for Alien News
Podcast covers the Rio Scale for evaluating alien news, breaking bad habits with the 3 R's, brain happiness, and the debate on labeling almond and soy milk as 'milk' or 'juice'.
Aug 10, 2018 • 10min
Managing Energy Instead of Time, Psychopath Music Playlists, and “Traditional” 1950s Marriage Myths (w/ Dr. Eli Finkel)
Dr. Eli Finkel discusses managing energy for productivity, psychopath music preferences, debunking traditional 1950s marriage myths. Includes practical tips for enhancing productivity, exploring traits linked to music playlists, and reevaluating historical marriage norms.
Aug 9, 2018 • 9min
Antimatter 101 (w/ Everyday Einstein), How to Avoid Bed Bugs, and Uberman Sleep Cycle
A science expert shares insights on antimatter on this podcast. Topics include Leonardo da Vinci and Nikola Tesla following the Uberman sleep cycle, tips to avoid bed bugs, and a deep dive into the mysteries of antimatter. Learn about polyphasic sleep and how to prevent bed bug infestations after hotel stays.
Aug 8, 2018 • 7min
The Butterfly Effect Is Why We Can’t Predict Weather, How to Cry at Work, and Eggcorns
Chaos theory and the Butterfly Effect make weather predictions impossible; Learn about 'eggcorns' in language mistakes that still make sense; Science-backed tips on handling emotions at work, including crying
Aug 7, 2018 • 9min
Tongue Muscles, Marcus Aurelius’ Motivational Advice, and the World’s Shortest IQ Test
Discover the complexities of tongue muscles and Marcus Aurelius' motivational advice. Find out about the world's shortest IQ test with only three questions. Learn about skillshare classes and classic logic problems to enhance your knowledge quickly.
Aug 6, 2018 • 8min
Your Earliest Memories May Be Fake, What Makes a Good Boss, and a 1990s Space Billboard
Discover how your earliest memories might be false, a failed attempt at a massive space billboard in the 1990s, and the key qualities that make a great boss according to Google's research.
