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 7, 2018 • 8min
Your Memory on Social Media, Best Workouts, and Why Grocery Stores Sell Bread in Paper
Harvard doctors recommend best workouts for beginners, history's geniuses took walk breaks, study on social media impact on memory, why grocery stores sell bread in paper
Jun 6, 2018 • 8min
Plastic vs. Wood Cutting Boards, What Water Tastes Like, and Predicting Others’ Behavior
Learn about predicting others' behavior, the debate between plastic and wood cutting boards for food safety, why you should never wash raw chicken, and the science behind what water tastes like. Discover tips on avoiding brain mistakes and get kitchen hacks from America's Test Kitchen.
Jun 5, 2018 • 9min
Gluten-Free Labels, the FBI’s Most Viewed File, and the Strange Reasons for Pilot Voice, Newscaster Voice, and Poet Voice
Discover the oddities behind Pilot, Newscaster, and Poet voices. Unravel the mystery of gluten-free labels on foods. Find out why the FBI's most viewed file isn't what you'd expect.
Jun 4, 2018 • 7min
Is It Bad to Sleep with Your Dog, Insights from Living Abroad, and New Migraine Science
Living abroad can help you know yourself better. Migraines might be due to genetic adaptation to cold weather. Sleeping with your dog could affect your sleep quality. Consider the pros and cons of letting your pet sleep in bed with you.
Jun 3, 2018 • 10min
How to Wash Your Dishes, British vs. American English, the CSI Effect, and Swedish Lemon Angels
Explore the differences between American and British English, the influence of crime shows on jurors, the chaotic recipe of Swedish Lemon Angels, and the efficiency of not pre-rinsing dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
Jun 1, 2018 • 8min
American Spending Habits, Reversed Organs, and the Sci-Fi Predictions of “Star Maker”
A discussion on American spending habits, how some people are born with reversed organs, and the sci-fi predictions found in the novel 'Star Maker'. The show also explores political donations, economy trends, saving on groceries, and the prophetic themes of the sci-fi classic.
May 31, 2018 • 8min
Ongoing Science Debates, Emergency Fund Planning, and Placebo DNA
Discover how your DNA may influence your susceptibility to placebos, learn about emergency fund planning, and explore ongoing science debates on various topics like death and Pluto's planetary status. Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer provide quick and fascinating insights to keep you informed and entertained.
May 30, 2018 • 8min
Perks of Procrastination, Volcano Dwellers, and the Difference Between Club Soda and Sparkling Waters
Learn about the perks of living near active volcanoes, the differences between club soda and sparkling waters, and how procrastination can actually be beneficial when done right in this informative and engaging podcast.
May 29, 2018 • 9min
The Deep Web, Biggest Regrets, and a Mount Everest Misconception
Discussing biggest regrets and the impact of inaction versus action, along with challenging the misconception of Mount Everest as the tallest mountain. Exploring the vastness and complexities of the deep web, highlighting its association with illicit online activities.
May 28, 2018 • 8min
Personality-Predicting Eye Movements, a Mysterious Battery, and “English As She Is Spoke”
AI can predict personality traits through eye movements, a funny English phrasebook from the 1800s, the mystery of a battery that has lasted over 175 years
