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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Jun 19, 2018 • 8min
Tips to Win an Argument, How to Wash Your Hands, and Summer Blockbuster Origins
In this podcast, they explore how too much evidence can backfire in arguments. They discuss the origins of summer blockbusters and how air conditioning revolutionized movie theaters. Also, they delve into the science of handwashing, focusing on duration over water temperature and soap type.
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Jun 18, 2018 • 8min
How to Stop Overspending, World Population Growth, and Big 5 Personality Traits
Learn how to stop overspending with a simple money trick, explore the Big 5 personality traits, discover a 10-minute personality test, and understand how improving world health can reduce overpopulation. Delve into the demographic transition model and its impact on global population growth.
Jun 17, 2018 • 10min
Famous LGBT Scientists; How to Catch Up on Sleep; Faces Aren’t Emotions
Explore the lives of famous LGBT scientists, learn about the science of catching up on sleep, and discover the truth behind facial expressions not always reflecting emotions. Dive into the achievements of notable figures like Alan Turing. Uncover the myths surrounding sleep debt and how to improve sleep quality. Enhance your reading habits by understanding inner speech and techniques to read faster without vocalizing.
Jun 15, 2018 • 7min
Best Guard Dog Breeds, Why Water in Your Nose Hurts, and How to Use Online Reviews
Learn how to use online reviews effectively, discover the best guard dog breeds, and find out why water in your nose hurts due to osmosis. Get smarter in just a few minutes with these fascinating insights!
Jun 14, 2018 • 8min
How to Form New Habits, Leg Day Helps Brain Health, and a Government Study on Warp Drive
Learn how to form new habits by starting small, the importance of leg day for brain health, and the fascinating U.S. government study on warp drive for faster-than-light travel.
Jun 13, 2018 • 8min
Seeing Opinions as Facts, Bird-Killing Pisonia Trees, and How Much the Tooth Fairy Pays
The podcast discusses how our brain sees opinions as facts, the nefarious Pisonia tree that kills birds, and the evolution of Tooth Fairy payouts. It also touches on the political spectrum study and the dangers of hiring based on political beliefs.
Jun 12, 2018 • 8min
Why Time Feels Faster, Sleeping Twice a Day, and Laos’ Massive Stone Jars
Discover the mystery behind Laos' massive stone jars used for mortuary practices and potential trade routes. Uncover why time seems to be moving faster and learn about historical segmented sleep practices, suggesting we should sleep twice a day like in olden times. Explore coping strategies like mindfulness and yoga to combat the perceived acceleration of time influenced by capitalism and productivity demands.
Jun 11, 2018 • 8min
When to Kill Spiders, How to Exercise when Depressed, and Strange Food Origins
Debate on killing spiders, medical origins of everyday foods, benefits of exercise for depression
Jun 10, 2018 • 10min
The Cutest Kind of Puppy, Rural Happiness, and the Science of “Thank You”
On this podcast, they discuss why people around the world hardly say 'thank you', reveal the cutest kind of puppy, and share research showing that people in rural areas are the happiest. They also delve into the physics of tea leaves and Albert Einstein's contribution to the topic.
Jun 8, 2018 • 8min
Male and Female Brain Differences, a Self-Esteem Quiz, and Words that Make You Say “Um”
Delve into the differences between male and female brains, explore the words that make you say 'um', and assess your self-esteem with a vintage quiz. Learn something new in just a few minutes with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer!
