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Curiosity Weekly
By DiscoveryScience
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Curiosity Weekly episodes
- Saturn’s Hexagon Hurricane, Planned Obsolescence, and Kaizen for Continuous ImprovementLearn about a hexagon-shaped hurricane on Saturn; a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement; and why products are only built to last for a few years.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 Does Saturn Have a Hexagon-Shaped Hurricane?Kaizen Is the 5-Step Philosophy of Continuous ImprovementPlanned Obsolescence Is Why Some Products Aren't Built to LastPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf 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 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!9 min
- Odd Historical Overlaps, Closed Doors Save Lives, and Vacation Time Helps A Company’s Bottom Line
Learn about some surprising overlaps in time that’ll make you question your history skills; why keeping your bedroom door closed could save your life; and why vacation time is good for a company’s bottom line.
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:
- Here's Why Keeping Your Bedroom Door Closed Could Save Your Life
- Vacation Time Isn't Just Good for Workers — It's Good for a Company's Bottom Line
- These Overlaps in Time Will Make You Question Your History Skills
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/odd-historical-overlaps-closed-doors-save-lives-and-vacation-time-helps-a-companys-bottom-line
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10 min - Odd Historical Overlaps, Closed Doors Save Lives, and Vacation Time Helps A Company’s Bottom LineLearn about some surprising overlaps in time that’ll make you question your history skills; why keeping your bedroom door closed could save your life; and why vacation time is good for a company’s bottom line.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:SKILLSHARE: Two months of unlimited access to more than 20 thousand classes for just 99 centsHere's Why Keeping Your Bedroom Door Closed Could Save Your LifeVacation Time Isn't Just Good for Workers — It's Good for a Company's Bottom LineThese Overlaps in Time Will Make You Question Your History SkillsPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf 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 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!10 min
- Odd Historical Overlaps, Closed Doors Save Lives, and Vacation Time Helps A Company’s Bottom LineLearn about some surprising overlaps in time that’ll make you question your history skills; why keeping your bedroom door closed could save your life; and why vacation time is good for a company’s bottom line.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:SKILLSHARE: Two months of unlimited access to more than 20 thousand classes for just 99 centsHere's Why Keeping Your Bedroom Door Closed Could Save Your LifeVacation Time Isn't Just Good for Workers — It's Good for a Company's Bottom LineThese Overlaps in Time Will Make You Question Your History SkillsPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf 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 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.10 min
- Empathy-Teaching Video Games, Chile Pepper Origins, and A Simple Word Swap to Take Control
Learn about how scientists used video games to teach children empathy; a simple word swap that can help you keep your commitments in check; and an institute in New Mexico where all your favorite chiles came from.
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:
- LINKEDIN: Get $50 off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.
- Scientists Used Video Games to Teach Children Empathy
- This Simple Word Swap Can Help You Keep Your Commitments in Check
- All Your Favorite Chiles Came From This Institute in New Mexico
Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-survey
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/empathy-teaching-video-games-chile-pepper-origins-and-a-simple-word-swap-to-take-control
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9 min - Empathy-Teaching Video Games, Chile Pepper Origins, and A Simple Word Swap to Take ControlLearn about how scientists used video games to teach children empathy; a simple word swap that can help you keep your commitments in check; and an institute in New Mexico where all your favorite chiles came from.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:LINKEDIN: Get $50 off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Scientists Used Video Games to Teach Children EmpathyThis Simple Word Swap Can Help You Keep Your Commitments in CheckAll Your Favorite Chiles Came From This Institute in New MexicoPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf 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 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!9 min
- Empathy-Teaching Video Games, Chile Pepper Origins, and A Simple Word Swap to Take ControlLearn about how scientists used video games to teach children empathy; a simple word swap that can help you keep your commitments in check; and an institute in New Mexico where all your favorite chiles came from.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:LINKEDIN: Get $50 off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Scientists Used Video Games to Teach Children EmpathyThis Simple Word Swap Can Help You Keep Your Commitments in CheckAll Your Favorite Chiles Came From This Institute in New MexicoPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf 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 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.9 min
- Contagious Yawning, Conformal Cyclic Cosmology, Exercising for Mental Health, and Why Glitches Are “Bugs”
Learn about a controversial theory that says our universe is one of many previous universes; why we call computer glitches “bugs”; and the largest study ever showing how much exercise you need to boost your mental health. We’ll also answer the question: is yawning contagious?
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:
- This Controversial Theory Says Our Universe Is Just One of Many Previous Universes
- Why Do We Call Computer Glitches "Bugs"?
- A Huge Study Shows Just How Much Exercise You Need to Boost Your Mental Health
Additional resources discussed:
- How Yawning Keeps Your Brain Cool | Curiosity.com
- Contagious yawning and psychopathy | ScienceDirect
- Do You Yawn When Other People Yawn? Congratulations, You're Probably Not A Psychopath | Curiosity.com
- Contagious Yawning May Not Be Linked to Empathy; Still Largely Unexplained
Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-survey
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/contagious-yawning-conformal-cyclic-cosmology-exercising-for-mental-health-and-why-glitches-are-bugs
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11 min - Contagious Yawning, Conformal Cyclic Cosmology, Exercising for Mental Health, and Why Glitches Are “Bugs”Learn about a controversial theory that says our universe is one of many previous universes; why we call computer glitches “bugs”; and the largest study ever showing how much exercise you need to boost your mental health. We’ll also answer the question: is yawning contagious?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:This Controversial Theory Says Our Universe Is Just One of Many Previous UniversesWhy Do We Call Computer Glitches "Bugs"?A Huge Study Shows Just How Much Exercise You Need to Boost Your Mental HealthAdditional resources discussed:How Yawning Keeps Your Brain Cool | Curiosity.comContagious yawning and psychopathy | ScienceDirectDo You Yawn When Other People Yawn? Congratulations, You're Probably Not A Psychopath | Curiosity.comContagious Yawning May Not Be Linked to Empathy; Still Largely UnexplainedPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf 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 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!11 min
- Contagious Yawning, Conformal Cyclic Cosmology, Exercising for Mental Health, and Why Glitches Are “Bugs”Learn about a controversial theory that says our universe is one of many previous universes; why we call computer glitches “bugs”; and the largest study ever showing how much exercise you need to boost your mental health. We’ll also answer the question: is yawning contagious?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:This Controversial Theory Says Our Universe Is Just One of Many Previous UniversesWhy Do We Call Computer Glitches "Bugs"?A Huge Study Shows Just How Much Exercise You Need to Boost Your Mental HealthAdditional resources discussed:How Yawning Keeps Your Brain Cool | Curiosity.comContagious yawning and psychopathy | ScienceDirectDo You Yawn When Other People Yawn? Congratulations, You're Probably Not A Psychopath | Curiosity.comContagious Yawning May Not Be Linked to Empathy; Still Largely UnexplainedPlease tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-surveyIf 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 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.11 min
About 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’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.
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