Curiosity Weekly

Learn about the unbelievable level of purity and complexity that goes into producing new technologies. Also, what researchers are working on and how the world will look in the future thanks to their efforts.

This episode is sponsored by EMD Performance Materials, a business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. The second of a 5-part series to help you learn about how science and technology are being applied to drive innovation and change the world, this episode features guests Anand Nambiar (Global Head of Semiconductor Solutions, Business Unit) and DongKwan Lee (Head of Packaging, Business Field).

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Learn about an upcoming solar sail launch to test solar propulsion; why the tongue map you learned about in school is all wrong; and new research that says debating politics online may not be a total waste.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

• We're Launching a Solar Sail to Test Solar Propulsion — https://curiosity.im/2I5CPR5
• The Tongue Map You Learned in School Is All Wrong — https://curiosity.im/2I7A5CD
• New Research Says Debating Politics Online May Not Be a Total Waste — https://curiosity.im/2Ic1jbs

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/solar-sail-testing-benefits-of-debating-politics-online-and-tongue-map-mythbusting

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Learn about how the way you talk could change your ability to learn; two of the biggest myths about wine; and why the manchineel tree is the most dangerous tree in the world.

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In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

• All of Your Relationships Are Affected by Your Code-Switching — https://curiosity.im/2I5diaB
• Do You Believe These 5 Wine Myths? — https://curiosity.im/2I681Qc
• You Should Avoid the Poisonous Manchineel, aka the "Tree of Death," at All Costs — https://curiosity.im/2I4NICw

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/wine-myths-the-case-for-code-switched-classes-and-the-most-dangerous-tree-in-the-world

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Learn about the strangely-named hairy ball theorem that explains why there’s always a storm brewing somewhere; new research into how you can practice more effectively; and why there are safer ways to be eco-friendly than by reusing your disposable water bottle.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

• The Hairy Ball Theorem Says There's Always a Storm Brewing Somewhere — https://curiosity.im/2I4UtnN
• The Secret to Effective Practice? Taking Breaks — Even Short Ones — https://curiosity.im/2K4Rwr4
• Don't Reuse That Disposable Water Bottle — There Are Safer Ways to Be Eco-Friendly — https://curiosity.im/2IapFlC

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/hairy-ball-theorem-the-secret-to-effective-practice-and-disposable-water-bottle-dangers

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Learn about the Goldbach conjecture, a simple math problem that’s never been solved; why researchers studied the cutest age for a puppy; and why extroverted leaders can have too much of a good thing.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

• The Goldbach Conjecture Is a Simple Problem That's Never Been Solved — https://curiosity.im/2JV5kUT
• Science Has Determined That This Is the Cutest Age for a Puppy — https://curiosity.im/2YIsNf8
• Extroverted Leaders Can Have Too Much of a Good Thing — https://curiosity.im/2QD1JLE

If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcom

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/leaders-can-be-too-extroverted-the-cutest-age-for-a-puppy-and-goldbachs-conjecture

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