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.
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Jul 1, 2018 • 10min
How to Get Over a Breakup, Why Cockroaches Exist, Vestigial Traits, and the Lombard Effect
Dr. Gwen Pearson, from Purdue University, discusses useless human traits, coping strategies after a breakup, and the importance of cockroaches in ecosystems. Topics include vestigial traits, breakup comfort strategies, and the ecological role of cockroaches.
Jun 29, 2018 • 8min
How to Remove Pesticides from Produce, the Misattribution of Arousal, and Laihana Noon
Learn about the strange phenomenon of Laihana Noon, practical tips for removing pesticides from produce, and how the 'Misattribution of Arousal' can unexpectedly lead to falling in love.
Jun 28, 2018 • 8min
Space Elevator Science, “HALT” Impulse Control Method, and the 6 Types of Disgust
Coldest volcano erupts black lava, 6 types of disgust explored, space elevator potential for space travel, HALT impulse control method discussed
Jun 27, 2018 • 7min
Mars Opportunity Rover Update, Sunscreen SPF Meanings, Turning Carbon Dioxide into Fuel
Topics covered include the Mars Opportunity Rover's silence, the real importance of sunscreen SPF ratings, and using bismuth to turn carbon dioxide into fuel.
Jun 26, 2018 • 8min
Black Hole Alternatives, Literally Immortal Jellyfish Secrets, and The Best Way to Argue
Learn about the secrets of potentially immortal jellyfish and how it could lead scientists to unlock the key to longevity. Explore the concept of black holes and the 5 weirder alternatives that could exist. Discover the best way to argue with your partner according to a communication expert, emphasizing collaboration over dominance.
Jun 25, 2018 • 8min
NASA’s Cryosleep Chambers, Your Brain on Puns, and Why Red Delicious Apples Exist
Topics include NASA's cryosleep chambers for astronauts, brain processing of puns, and the popularity of red delicious apples despite their lack of taste.
Jun 24, 2018 • 10min
How Marriage Changes You, New Dinosaur Discoveries, and Empathy Quirks
Discover new dinosaur species weekly, marriage changes personalities, rare blood type 'Rhnull' explained. Why humans have different blood types and competing theories. Explore empathy and understanding others' experiences.
Jun 22, 2018 • 7min
A Trick for Avoiding Regrets, 3D-Printing Your Brain, and a Medieval Security Alarm
3D-printed brains, medieval security alarms, and a trick to avoid regrets are discussed in this podcast. Learn about the latest advancements in medical technology and historical security measures, along with useful advice for self-reflection.
Jun 21, 2018 • 8min
Psychopathic AI, Glowing Civil War Soldiers, and Black Lava
Learn about the coldest volcano that erupts black lava, the glowing Civil War soldiers who healed faster, and meet 'Norman,' MIT's new psychopathic AI in this intriguing podcast.
Jun 20, 2018 • 8min
The US Government’s Science Knowledge Quiz, Facebook’s Brain Effects, and Manufactured British Accents
The podcast discusses the impacts of taking breaks from Facebook on the brain. It also includes a quiz on US government science knowledge. Additionally, it delves into the history of American and British accents, revealing that the American accent is older.
