Curiosity Weekly

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March 17, 2019Why Hangovers Get Worse, How Quickly You’d Age at Light Speed, and Upright Neanderthals
Learn how quickly you’d age if you could move at the speed of light; how scientists discovered that Neanderthals actually walked upright; and why hangovers seem to get worse with age.
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:
New Research Says Neanderthals Had Great Posture, Thank You Very Much — https://curiosity.im/2EGaezR
Why Do Hangovers Seem to Get Worse With Age? — https://curiosity.im/2EEdD22
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
Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/why-hangovers-get-worse-how-quickly-youd-age-at-light-speed-and-upright-neanderthals
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8 min
March 17, 2019 Why Hangovers Get Worse, How Quickly You’d Age at Light Speed, and Upright Neanderthals
Learn how quickly you’d age if you could move at the speed of light; how scientists discovered that Neanderthals actually walked upright; and why hangovers seem to get worse with age.
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:
New Research Says Neanderthals Had Great Posture, Thank You Very Much — https://curiosity.im/2EGaezR
Why Do Hangovers Seem to Get Worse With Age? — https://curiosity.im/2EEdD22
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
Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.
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8 min
March 15, 2019Why Pockets Are Rare in Women’s Clothes, Why Earth Twinkles, and Where Life Originated
Learn about why Earth twinkles from space; why pockets are so rare in women’s clothes; and whether the first life emerged on land or water.
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:
Earth Twinkles From Space — https://curiosity.im/2EDDdUV
Why Are Pockets So Rare in Women's Clothes? — https://curiosity.im/2EFkc4r
Did the First Life Emerge on Land or in Water? — https://curiosity.im/2EFjyUz
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
Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/why-pockets-are-rare-in-womens-clothes-why-earth-twinkles-and-where-life-originated
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9 min
March 15, 2019 Why Pockets Are Rare in Women’s Clothes, Why Earth Twinkles, and Where Life Originated
Learn about why Earth twinkles from space; why pockets are so rare in women’s clothes; and whether the first life emerged on land or water.
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:
Earth Twinkles From Space — https://curiosity.im/2EDDdUV
Why Are Pockets So Rare in Women's Clothes? — https://curiosity.im/2EFkc4r
Did the First Life Emerge on Land or in Water? — https://curiosity.im/2EFjyUz
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
Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
9 min
March 14, 2019“What Is Life?” with Carl Zimmer, Why You Always Have Room for Dessert, and Learning Myths
Learn about common misconceptions around learning that even educators believe; the scientific reason why it feels like you always have more room for dessert; and how science writer Carl Zimmer responded when we asked him “what is life?”
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:
Even Educators Believe Common Myths About Learning — https://curiosity.im/2tFh7MR
Here's the Scientific Reason You Always Have Room for Dessert — https://curiosity.im/2tDeMCa
More from Carl Zimmer:
Carl Zimmer’s website — https://carlzimmer.com/
“She Has Her Mother’s Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity” — https://amazon.com
“Matter,” Zimmer’s weekly science column for The New York Times — http://www.nytimes.com/column/matter
“What Is Life,” a podcast series of live conversations between writer Carl Zimmer and eight leading thinkers on the question of what it means to be alive — https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-life/id1451004288?mt=2
Follow @CarlZimmer on Twitter — https://twitter.com/carlzimmer
Additional publications from Carl Zimmer — https://amazon.com
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
Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/what-is-life-with-carl-zimmer-why-you-always-have-room-for-dessert-and-learning-myths
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10 min
March 14, 2019 “What Is Life?” with Carl Zimmer, Why You Always Have Room for Dessert, and Learning Myths
Learn about common misconceptions around learning that even educators believe; the scientific reason why it feels like you always have more room for dessert; and how science writer Carl Zimmer responded when we asked him “what is life?”
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:
Even Educators Believe Common Myths About Learning — https://curiosity.im/2tFh7MR
Here's the Scientific Reason You Always Have Room for Dessert — https://curiosity.im/2tDeMCa
More from Carl Zimmer:
Carl Zimmer’s website — https://carlzimmer.com/
“She Has Her Mother’s Laugh: The Powers, Perversions, and Potential of Heredity” — https://amzn.to/2VoKG12
“Matter,” Zimmer’s weekly science column for The New York Times — http://www.nytimes.com/column/matter
“What Is Life,” a podcast series of live conversations between writer Carl Zimmer and eight leading thinkers on the question of what it means to be alive — https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-life/id1451004288?mt=2
Follow @CarlZimmer on Twitter — https://twitter.com/carlzimmer
Additional publications from Carl Zimmer — https://amzn.to/2VsecDd
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
Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 min
March 13, 2019Myths About Your Vision, What Your Dog’s “Guilty” Look Really Means, and the Gaokao Exam
Learn about the truth behind common myths about vision; what that “guilty look” on your dog’s face actually means; and the nearly impossible Chinese college entrance exam, the gaokao.
Please support our sponsors! Visit capterra.com/curiosity to find the best software solution for your business — for free!
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:
7 Myths About Your Vision, Debunked — https://curiosity.im/2tIioTf
That Look on Your Dog's Face Isn't Guilt — It's Fear — https://curiosity.im/2tIh6aR
The Gaokao Is the Nearly Impossible Chinese College Entrance Exam — https://curiosity.im/2tIhxC1
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
Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/myths-about-your-vision-what-your-dogs-guilty-look-really-means-and-the-gaokao-exam
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8 min
March 13, 2019 Myths About Your Vision, What Your Dog’s “Guilty” Look Really Means, and the Gaokao Exam
Learn about the truth behind common myths about vision; what that “guilty look” on your dog’s face actually means; and the nearly impossible Chinese college entrance exam, the gaokao.
Please support our sponsors! Visit capterra.com/curiosity to find the best software solution for your business — for free!
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:
7 Myths About Your Vision, Debunked — https://curiosity.im/2tIioTf
That Look on Your Dog's Face Isn't Guilt — It's Fear — https://curiosity.im/2tIh6aR
The Gaokao Is the Nearly Impossible Chinese College Entrance Exam — https://curiosity.im/2tIhxC1
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
Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 min
March 12, 2019How Vaccines in Africa Protect Everyone in the World (w/ Paul Duprex), and Semantic Satiation
Learn from virologist Paul Duprex how vaccines in developing countries in places like Africa and southeast Asia actually make you safer, and how modern medicine could some day completely eliminate the measles. Duprex is the director of the Center for Vaccine Research at the University of Pittsburgh and a professor of microbiology and cellular genetics.
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer also discuss the following story from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: Repeating a Word Until It Sounds Weird Is Called Semantic Satiation — https://curiosity.im/2tIFJUS
Additional resources from Paul Duprex and the Center for Vaccine Research at the University of Pittsburgh:
University of Pittsburgh Center for Vaccine Research — http://cvr.pitt.edu/
Paul Duprex on Twitter — https://twitter.com/10queues
@PittCVR on Twitter — https://twitter.com/PittCVR
Measles: Why it’s so deadly, and why vaccination is so vital | The Washington Post — https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/measles-why-its-so-deadly-and-why-vaccination-is-so-vital/2019/02/15/a452e5c4-2fd0-11e9-8ad3-9a5b113ecd3c_story.html
Research from Paul Duprex — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=duprex+wp%5Bauthor%5D
Pitt Announces New Director of the Center for Vaccine Research — https://www.upmc.com/media/news/duprex-announcement
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
Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.

Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-vaccines-in-africa-protect-everyone-in-the-world-w-paul-duprex-and-semantic-satiation
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10 min
March 12, 2019 How Vaccines in Africa Protect Everyone in the World (w/ Paul Duprex), and Semantic Satiation
Learn from virologist Paul Duprex how vaccines in developing countries in places like Africa and southeast Asia actually make you safer, and how modern medicine could some day completely eliminate the measles. Duprex is the director of the Center for Vaccine Research at the University of Pittsburgh and a professor of microbiology and cellular genetics.
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer also discuss the following story from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: Repeating a Word Until It Sounds Weird Is Called Semantic Satiation — https://curiosity.im/2tIFJUS
Additional resources from Paul Duprex and the Center for Vaccine Research at the University of Pittsburgh:
University of Pittsburgh Center for Vaccine Research — http://cvr.pitt.edu/
Paul Duprex on Twitter — https://twitter.com/10queues
@PittCVR on Twitter — https://twitter.com/PittCVR
Measles: Why it’s so deadly, and why vaccination is so vital | The Washington Post — https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/measles-why-its-so-deadly-and-why-vaccination-is-so-vital/2019/02/15/a452e5c4-2fd0-11e9-8ad3-9a5b113ecd3c_story.html
Research from Paul Duprex — https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=duprex+wp%5Bauthor%5D
Pitt Announces New Director of the Center for Vaccine Research — https://www.upmc.com/media/news/duprex-announcement
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
Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
10 min

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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…