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 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
May 15, 2018 • 45min
The Science of Swearing and What it Says About Our Values
Kids get grounded for swearing, and bad words are banned from television... but why is that the case if most adults swear anyway? Linguist and cognitive scientist Benjamin K. Bergen says that swearing can be funny, cathartic, and even useful! In this rated-PG episode, he explains how the science of swearing can help us understand how our brains process language, and what the worst words tell us about our culture. And the episode is squeaky clean: no swearing included!Additional resources from Dr. Benjamin Bergen:Benjamin K. Bergen, UC San Diego Department of Cognitive Science"What the F: What Swearing Reveals About Our Language, Our Brains, and Ourselves""Louder Than Words: The New Science of How the Mind Makes Meaning"Other studies and resources discussed:Swearing, Euphemisms, and Linguistic Relativity | PLOSEffect of Manipulated State Aggression on Pain Tolerance | SAGE JournalsCursing and gender in a corpus of MySpace pages | Semantic ScholarSwearing in English: Bad Language, Purity and Power from 1586 to the Present | Google BooksGender, expletive use, and context: Male and female expletive use in structured and unstructured conversation among New Zealand university students | ProQuestFollow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-science-of-swearing-and-what-it-says-about-our-values Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
