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 14, 2018 • 8min
Types of Narcissists, Don’t Garden with Coffee Grounds, and Cleaning Your Keyboard
Learn about the differences between male and female narcissists, discover why you shouldn't use coffee grounds in your garden, and find out how often you should clean your keyboard to keep it germ-free.
May 11, 2018 • 7min
How Your Friendships Change, a Secret Airline to Area 51, and Magic Words to Get What You Want
Learn how friendships evolve in your 20s and 30s, uncover the secrets of an airline to Area 51, and discover 4 magical words that can help you get what you want. Join Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer for quick and fascinating insights.
May 10, 2018 • 7min
Everything-Repellent Clothing, Resonant Breathing, and Where Lost Luggage Goes
Scientists have created an everything-repellent coating using fluorinated polyurethane and PFOS. Discover where lost luggage ends up at the Unclaimed Baggage Center in Alabama, which houses surprising treasures. Learn about resonant breathing techniques for mental well-being.
May 9, 2018 • 7min
Depression in Artificial Intelligence, Smartphones in the Bedroom, and Tetanus Mythbusting
Topics discussed include the possibility of Artificial Intelligence experiencing depression, the benefits of keeping smartphones out of the bedroom, and debunking the myth that tetanus comes from rust.
May 8, 2018 • 7min
How to Clean Your Smartphone, Caffeine Benefits, and the World’s Busiest Air Route
Learn about the positive effects of brain entropy caused by caffeine, the world's busiest air route to a unique South Korean island, and safe ways to clean your smartphone
May 8, 2018 • 41min
Resilience Is the Key to Your Well-Being in a Constantly Changing World
Discover the key to resilience and lasting well-being in a changing world with insights from Dr. Rick Hanson. Explore cultivating internal strengths like grit, gratitude, and compassion. Learn about fundamental needs for well-being and brain evolution. Dive into navigating internal needs and tailoring solutions. Uncover the impact of human resilience throughout history and get a fun exploration of time zones.
May 7, 2018 • 7min
Aliens Studying Humans, an AI Fairy Tale, and The Importance of Taking Off Your Shoes
Aliens may be observing humans from afar according to the zoo hypothesis. A mix-up between Francis Drake and Frank Drake leads to an AI-generated fairy tale. The importance of removing shoes indoors due to microbial contamination and health risks.
May 4, 2018 • 6min
NASA's InSight Lander Mars Mission, the Chicken or the Egg, and Common Synesthesia
NASA's InSight Lander will study Mars by sitting still, Chicken or Egg debate, common synesthesia experiences discussed in a quick and interesting manner.
May 3, 2018 • 8min
Incompetent Boss Traits, a Backyard Volcano, and Meditation’s Lasting Brain Boost
Learn about traits of incompetent bosses, a backyard volcano that grew to 1,300 feet, and how meditation can provide lasting brain benefits. Delve into leadership pitfalls, volcanic eruptions, and the long-term effects of mindfulness practice on mental health.
May 2, 2018 • 7min
How Laundry Machines Work, Bill Gates’ Recommended Reading, and Why We Judge
Learn about how laundry machines clean your clothes with diffusiophoresis, Bill Gates' recommended book for a global perspective, and why we judge others more harshly than ourselves due to fundamental attribution error. Dive into the chemistry of laundry and the psychology of empathy building in just a few minutes!
