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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May 25, 2018 • 7min
Noise-Canceling Windows, Knuckle Cracking, and Closer Parent-Child Bonding
Learn how listening to music together can strengthen parent-child bonds. Discover the potential of noise-canceling windows to reduce noise pollution. Hear about a doctor's 50-year experiment on knuckle cracking and its surprising results.
May 24, 2018 • 8min
Tree Heartbeats, Morse Code, and the Silurian Hypothesis of Ancient Earth
Discover the heartbeat of trees, the origins of Morse code, and the intriguing Silurian Hypothesis of an ancient advanced civilization on Earth.
May 23, 2018 • 7min
Local Honey Myths, NASA to the Moon, and a Bisexual 17th-Century Operatic Swordfighter
NASA's return to the moon for Mars mission prep, 17th-century bisexual operatic swordfighter story, debunking local honey allergy myth
May 22, 2018 • 8min
Daily Reading Benefits, Chicken Church, and Machine Learning to Predict Chaos
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:Reading Daily Can Actually Add a Year to Your LifeHere's How Scientists Are Using Machine Learning to Predict the UnpredictableThe Heartwarming Story of Indonesia's Chicken ChurchFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/daily-reading-benefits-chicken-church-and-machine-learning-to-predict-chaos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2018 • 42min
The Curiosity Podcast Wraps Up with Yoga, Volcanoes, and Meditation
The podcast covers yoga, volcanoes, meditation, and more with expert guests. Topics include mental dynamics in running, competitive yoga, magic, tarot cards, resilience in disasters, meditation for growth, and a lightning round of trivia. The episode wraps up with updates on the podcast and a farewell message from the hosts.
May 21, 2018 • 7min
Money-Earning Personality Traits, Why You Should Sleep in a Cold Bedroom, and Giant Sloths
Discover how being less agreeable can lead to higher earnings in leadership roles. Learn about the benefits of sleeping in a cold bedroom for your health. Dive into the fascinating history of giant sloths in the Americas and their interactions with humans.
May 18, 2018 • 9min
Why Cities Have Squirrels, How Psychopath Brains Are Different, and a Holographic Brain Device
Discover how psychopath brains differ, a new holographic brain device creating false sensations, and why city squirrels exist in this intriguing podcast. Explore the influence of Frederick Law Olmsted on urban squirrels and unravel the myths surrounding Sir Francis Drake.
May 17, 2018 • 8min
A Conscious Universe, Bats Working at Libraries, and Coffee with Co-Workers
Explore the possibility of a conscious universe, learn how bats are employed for pest control in Portuguese libraries, and discover how coffee can improve interactions with coworkers. Also, delve into the effects of keeping smartphones out of the bedroom on happiness and sleep habits.
May 16, 2018 • 8min
Project Blue Book, Cooking Hacks Using Chemistry, and “Sea Nomads”
Discover the unique genetic adaptation of 'Sea Nomads' for diving and dive into the US government's UFO investigation project, Project Blue Book. Learn how to hack your cooking using chemistry with tips on temperature control, cutting carb calories, preventing pasta sticking, quick chilling beverages, optimizing potato roasting, and utilizing lemon juice effectively.
May 15, 2018 • 7min
Daddy Longlegs Myths, Dyson Spheres, and Benefits of Exercising with a Partner
Debunking the myth of Daddy Longlegs being poisonous, exploring Dyson Spheres as sources of energy for advanced civilizations, and the benefits of working out with a partner for improved performance and motivation
