Curiosity Weekly

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Curiosity Weekly episodes

July 26, 2018 Water Detected on Mars, A Lost Arizona Goldmine, and Zeigarnik Effect Memory Sharpening
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 May Have Detected Liquid Water on Mars. How Wet Is the Red Planet?
There May Be a Long-Lost Gold Mine In the Arizona Mountains
You Can Sharpen Your Memory With the Zeigarnik Effect
For more science-backed ways to sharpen your mind, check out "The Leading Brain: Neuroscience Hacks to Work Smarter, Better, Happier" by Friederike Fabritius and Hans W. Hagemann. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
Want to support our show?Register for the 2018 Podcast Awards and nominate Curiosity Daily to win for People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from the drop-down menus (no need to pick nominees in every category):https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018
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!
8 min
July 25, 2018Mental Trick to Enjoy Running, Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century, and Perceptual Creep
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 Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century is Happening in Two Days
Perceptual Creep Makes It Hard Not To Find What You're Looking For
This Mental Trick Could Help You Finally Enjoy Running
Want to support our show? Register for the 2018 Podcast Awards and nominate Curiosity Daily to win for People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from the drop-down menus (no need to pick nominees in every category): https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018
For even more ways your mind plays tricks on you, check out "You Are Not So Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself" by David McRaney. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
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/mental-trick-to-enjoy-running-longest-lunar-eclipse-of-the-century-and-perceptual-creep
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8 min
July 25, 2018 Mental Trick to Enjoy Running, Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century, and Perceptual Creep
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 Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century is Happening in Two Days
Perceptual Creep Makes It Hard Not To Find What You're Looking For
This Mental Trick Could Help You Finally Enjoy Running
Want to support our show?Register for the 2018 Podcast Awards and nominate Curiosity Daily to win for People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from the drop-down menus (no need to pick nominees in every category):https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018
For even more ways your mind plays tricks on you, check out "You Are Not So Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself" by David McRaney. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
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!
8 min
July 25, 2018 Mental Trick to Enjoy Running, Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century, and Perceptual Creep
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 Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century is Happening in Two Days
Perceptual Creep Makes It Hard Not To Find What You're Looking For
This Mental Trick Could Help You Finally Enjoy Running
Want to support our show?Register for the 2018 Podcast Awards and nominate Curiosity Daily to win for People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from the drop-down menus (no need to pick nominees in every category):https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018
For even more ways your mind plays tricks on you, check out "You Are Not So Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself" by David McRaney. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
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!
8 min
July 25, 2018 Mental Trick to Enjoy Running, Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century, and Perceptual Creep
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 Longest Lunar Eclipse of the Century is Happening in Two Days
Perceptual Creep Makes It Hard Not To Find What You're Looking For
This Mental Trick Could Help You Finally Enjoy Running
Want to support our show?Register for the 2018 Podcast Awards and nominate Curiosity Daily to win for People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from the drop-down menus (no need to pick nominees in every category):https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018
For even more ways your mind plays tricks on you, check out "You Are Not So Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself" by David McRaney. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
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!
8 min
July 24, 2018ASMR Video Health Benefits, Moonquakes, and Holding Hands to Relieve Pain
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 cents
For an All-Natural Painkiller, Try Holding Your Partner's Hand
Moonquakes Can Last for Hours, Which Doesn't Bode Well for a Lunar Base
ASMR Videos May Have Mental and Physical Health Benefits, Research Shows
Want to support our show? Register for the 2018 Podcast Awards and nominate Curiosity Daily to win for People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from the drop-down menus (no need to pick nominees in every category): https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018
Visit Bose to see the latest and greatest offerings in audio hardware so you can enjoy the best possible ASMR experience. If you make a purchase using the link, then Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
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/asmr-video-health-benefits-moonquakes-and-holding-hands-to-relieve-pain
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9 min
July 24, 2018 ASMR Video Health Benefits, Moonquakes, and Holding Hands to Relieve Pain
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 cents
For an All-Natural Painkiller, Try Holding Your Partner's Hand
Moonquakes Can Last for Hours, Which Doesn't Bode Well for a Lunar Base
ASMR Videos May Have Mental and Physical Health Benefits, Research Shows
Want to support our show?Register for the 2018 Podcast Awards and nominate Curiosity Daily to win for People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from the drop-down menus (no need to pick nominees in every category):https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018
Visit Bose to see the latest and greatest offerings in audio hardware so you can enjoy the best possible ASMR experience. If you make a purchase using the link, then Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
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
July 24, 2018 ASMR Video Health Benefits, Moonquakes, and Holding Hands to Relieve Pain
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 cents
For an All-Natural Painkiller, Try Holding Your Partner's Hand
Moonquakes Can Last for Hours, Which Doesn't Bode Well for a Lunar Base
ASMR Videos May Have Mental and Physical Health Benefits, Research Shows
Want to support our show?Register for the 2018 Podcast Awards and nominate Curiosity Daily to win for People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from the drop-down menus (no need to pick nominees in every category):https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018
Visit Bose to see the latest and greatest offerings in audio hardware so you can enjoy the best possible ASMR experience. If you make a purchase using the link, then Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
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
July 23, 2018NASA’s Sun Probe, Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed, and Tongue Rolling Isn’t Genetic
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:
NASA Is Sending a Probe to the Sun. Here's How They Keep It From Melting
Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed Is Totally Real
You know what's an important part of waking up on the right side of the bed? Getting some good sleep to begin with. Pick up "Sleep Smarter" by Shawn Stevenson on audiobook and make your nights more restful and successful.
Despite What You Learned in School, Tongue Rolling Isn't Simple Genetics
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/nasas-sun-probe-waking-up-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-bed-and-tongue-rolling-isnt-genetic
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 min
July 23, 2018 NASA’s Sun Probe, Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed, and Tongue Rolling Isn’t Genetic
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:
NASA Is Sending a Probe to the Sun. Here's How They Keep It From Melting
Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed Is Totally Real
Despite What You Learned in School, Tongue Rolling Isn't Simple Genetics
Want to support our show?Register for the 2018 Podcast Awards and nominate Curiosity Daily to win for People’s Choice, Education, and Science & Medicine. Just register at the link and select Curiosity Daily from the drop-down menus (no need to pick nominees in every category):https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018
You know what's an important part of waking up on the right side of the bed? Getting some good sleep to begin with. Pick up "Sleep Smarter" by Shawn Stevenson on audiobook (it's free with your trial membership to Audible), and make your nights more restful and successful. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase through that link, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
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

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…