Curiosity Weekly

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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 don

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Curiosity Weekly episodes:

August 29, 2018Neural Networks, Why You Get Brain Freeze, and A Science-Based Trick for Learning a New Language
Learn about why you get brain freeze, just how advanced neural networks are these days, and a science-backed trick for learning a new language.
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:
Why Do You Get Brain Freeze While Eating Icy Treats?
Neural Networks Have Advanced Beyond Our Understanding, and That's Kind of Terrifying
Spaced Repetition Is an Effective, Science-Backed Way to Learn a New Language
Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer. 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/neural-networks-why-you-get-brain-freeze-and-a-science-based-trick-for-learning-a-new-language
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August 29, 2018 Neural Networks, Why You Get Brain Freeze, and A Science-Based Trick for Learning a New Language
Learn about why you get brain freeze, just how advanced neural networks are these days, and a science-backed trick for learning a new language.
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:
Why Do You Get Brain Freeze While Eating Icy Treats?
Neural Networks Have Advanced Beyond Our Understanding, and That's Kind of Terrifying
Spaced Repetition Is an Effective, Science-Backed Way to Learn a New Language
If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please considersupporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!
Learn about these topics and more onCuriosity.com, and download our5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable ourAlexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
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9min
August 29, 2018 Neural Networks, Why You Get Brain Freeze, and A Science-Based Trick for Learning a New Language
Learn about why you get brain freeze, just how advanced neural networks are these days, and a science-backed trick for learning a new language.
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:
Why Do You Get Brain Freeze While Eating Icy Treats?
Neural Networks Have Advanced Beyond Our Understanding, and That's Kind of Terrifying
Spaced Repetition Is an Effective, Science-Backed Way to Learn a New Language
If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please considersupporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!
Learn about these topics and more onCuriosity.com, and download our5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable ourAlexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
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9min
August 29, 2018 Neural Networks, Why You Get Brain Freeze, and A Science-Based Trick for Learning a New Language
Learn about why you get brain freeze, just how advanced neural networks are these days, and a science-backed trick for learning a new language.
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:
Why Do You Get Brain Freeze While Eating Icy Treats?
Neural Networks Have Advanced Beyond Our Understanding, and That's Kind of Terrifying
Spaced Repetition Is an Effective, Science-Backed Way to Learn a New Language
If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please considersupporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!
Learn about these topics and more onCuriosity.com, and download our5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable ourAlexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
Support the show.
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9min
August 28, 2018How to Get Over Burnout, Darkness is Faster than Light, and How Much Communication is Nonverbal
How much of communication really is nonverbal? Why is darkness faster than the speed of light? How can you tell if you’re burned out — and how do you recover?
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:
Burned Out? This Research-Backed Quiz Could Tell You
Darkness Is Faster Than the Speed of Light
Body Language Is Overrated
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!
Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-get-over-burnout-darkness-is-faster-than-light-and-how-much-communication-is-nonverbal
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9min
August 28, 2018 How to Get Over Burnout, Darkness is Faster than Light, and How Much Communication is Nonverbal
How much of communication really is nonverbal? Why is darkness faster than the speed of light? How can you tell if you’re burned out — and how do you recover?
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:
Burned Out? This Research-Backed Quiz Could Tell You
Darkness Is Faster Than the Speed of Light
Body Language Is Overrated
If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please considersupporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!
Learn about these topics and more onCuriosity.com, and download our5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable ourAlexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
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9min
August 28, 2018 How to Get Over Burnout, Darkness is Faster than Light, and How Much Communication is Nonverbal
How much of communication really is nonverbal? Why is darkness faster than the speed of light? How can you tell if you’re burned out — and how do you recover?
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:
Burned Out? This Research-Backed Quiz Could Tell You
Darkness Is Faster Than the Speed of Light
Body Language Is Overrated
If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please considersupporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!
Learn about these topics and more onCuriosity.com, and download our5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable ourAlexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
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9min
August 27, 2018Marilyn Monroe Murder Conspiracy, Using Monday to Achieve Your Goals, and Good and Bad Bacteria Don’t Exist
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:
It's Easier to Achieve Your Goals When You Start on a Monday
There's No Such Thing as Good Bacteria and Bad Bacteria
Do You Believe the Marilyn Monroe Murder Conspiracy?
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!
Learn about these topics and more on Curiosity.com, and download our 5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable our Alexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!

Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/marilyn-monroe-murder-conspiracy-using-monday-to-achieve-your-goals-and-good-and-bad-bacteria-dont-exist
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8min
August 27, 2018 Marilyn Monroe Murder Conspiracy, Using Monday to Achieve Your Goals, and Good and Bad Bacteria Don’t Exist
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:
It's Easier to Achieve Your Goals When You Start on a Monday
There's No Such Thing as Good Bacteria and Bad Bacteria
Do You Believe the Marilyn Monroe Murder Conspiracy?
If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please considersupporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!
Learn about these topics and more onCuriosity.com, and download our5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable ourAlexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
Support the show.
...more
8min
August 27, 2018 Marilyn Monroe Murder Conspiracy, Using Monday to Achieve Your Goals, and Good and Bad Bacteria Don’t Exist
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:
It's Easier to Achieve Your Goals When You Start on a Monday
There's No Such Thing as Good Bacteria and Bad Bacteria
Do You Believe the Marilyn Monroe Murder Conspiracy?
If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please considersupporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron!
Learn about these topics and more onCuriosity.com, and download our5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.
Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable ourAlexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day!
...more
8min

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How many episodes does Curiosity Weekly have?

The podcast currently has 2,274 episodes available.

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