Curiosity Weekly

By Discovery

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:

July 06, 2018 You’re A Different Person in the Morning, Eye Contact Altering Consciousness, and Racing Against Cheese
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:
Every Year, People in this English Town Risk Life and Limb to Chase a Wheel of Cheese
You're a Totally Different Person in the Morning, According to this Massive Twitter Study
You Can Enter an Altered State of Consciousness By Staring Into Someone's Eyes for 10 Minutes
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 more 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
July 06, 2018 You’re A Different Person in the Morning, Eye Contact Altering Consciousness, and Racing Against Cheese
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:
Every Year, People in this English Town Risk Life and Limb to Chase a Wheel of Cheese
You're a Totally Different Person in the Morning, According to this Massive Twitter Study
You Can Enter an Altered State of Consciousness By Staring Into Someone's Eyes for 10 Minutes
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 more 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
July 05, 2018Why Fake News Spreads, Positive Lightning, and the Habitable Trinity
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:
For a Planet to Sustain Life, It Needs the Habitable Trinity
Negative Lightning Is More Common, but Positive Lightning Is Way Worse
Fake News Spreads Way Faster Than Real News Online
Confirmation Bias Makes You Ignore What You Don't Agree With
The Backfire Effect Says When You Hear Contradictory Evidence, Your Beliefs Get Stronger
To learn more about your own biases and how to overcome them, check out "What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite" by David DiSalvo.
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/why-fake-news-spreads-positive-lightning-and-the-habitable-trinity
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8min
July 05, 2018 Why Fake News Spreads, Positive Lightning, and the Habitable Trinity
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:
For a Planet to Sustain Life, It Needs the Habitable Trinity
Negative Lightning Is More Common, but Positive Lightning Is Way Worse
Fake News Spreads Way Faster Than Real News Online
What Makes Your Brain Happy — and Why You Should Do the Opposite [Podcast]
Confirmation Bias Makes You Ignore What You Don't Agree With
The Backfire Effect Says When You Hear Contradictory Evidence, Your Beliefs Get Stronger
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
To learn more about your own biases and how to overcome them, check out "What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite" by David DiSalvo. When you purchase a book using this link, then Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
Learn more 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
July 05, 2018 Why Fake News Spreads, Positive Lightning, and the Habitable Trinity
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:
For a Planet to Sustain Life, It Needs the Habitable Trinity
Negative Lightning Is More Common, but Positive Lightning Is Way Worse
Fake News Spreads Way Faster Than Real News Online
What Makes Your Brain Happy — and Why You Should Do the Opposite [Podcast]
Confirmation Bias Makes You Ignore What You Don't Agree With
The Backfire Effect Says When You Hear Contradictory Evidence, Your Beliefs Get Stronger
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
To learn more about your own biases and how to overcome them, check out "What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite" by David DiSalvo. When you purchase a book using this link, then Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
Learn more 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
July 05, 2018 Why Fake News Spreads, Positive Lightning, and the Habitable Trinity
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:
For a Planet to Sustain Life, It Needs the Habitable Trinity
Negative Lightning Is More Common, but Positive Lightning Is Way Worse
Fake News Spreads Way Faster Than Real News Online
What Makes Your Brain Happy — and Why You Should Do the Opposite [Podcast]
Confirmation Bias Makes You Ignore What You Don't Agree With
The Backfire Effect Says When You Hear Contradictory Evidence, Your Beliefs Get Stronger
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
To learn more about your own biases and how to overcome them, check out "What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite" by David DiSalvo. When you purchase a book using this link, then Curiosity will get a share of the sale.
Learn more 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
July 04, 2018Saving Dogs from Fireworks, Benjamin Franklin’s Productivity Schedule, and Supportive Texting
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:
Want to Send a Supportive Text? Science Says You Should Play It Cool
Benjamin Franklin's Daily Schedule for Productivity Was Rigorous
Dogs Are More Afraid of Fireworks Than Gunshots, Thunderstorms, or Traffic
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/saving-dogs-from-fireworks-benjamin-franklins-productivity-schedule-and-supportive-texting
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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8min
July 04, 2018 Saving Dogs from Fireworks, Benjamin Franklin’s Productivity Schedule, and Supportive Texting
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:
Want to Send a Supportive Text? Science Says You Should Play It Cool
Benjamin Franklin's Daily Schedule for Productivity Was Rigorous
Dogs Are More Afraid of Fireworks Than Gunshots, Thunderstorms, or Traffic
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 more tips on how to make your relationship stronger, check out the ridiculously popular book "The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts" by Gary Chapman. It was a #1 New York Times Bestseller for eight straight years, after all. 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 more 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
July 04, 2018 Saving Dogs from Fireworks, Benjamin Franklin’s Productivity Schedule, and Supportive Texting
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:
Want to Send a Supportive Text? Science Says You Should Play It Cool
Benjamin Franklin's Daily Schedule for Productivity Was Rigorous
Dogs Are More Afraid of Fireworks Than Gunshots, Thunderstorms, or Traffic
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 more tips on how to make your relationship stronger, check out the ridiculously popular book "The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts" by Gary Chapman. It was a #1 New York Times Bestseller for eight straight years, after all. 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 more 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
July 02, 2018Belief Superiority, Why Days Are Getting Longer, and Mr. Rogers’ Checklist
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:
People Who Think Their Beliefs Are Better Than Others' Probably Know the Least
Days on Earth Are Getting Longer. Here's Why
The 9-Step Checklist Mr. Rogers Used for Talking to Children
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/belief-superiority-why-days-are-getting-longer-and-mr-rogers-checklist
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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8min

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How many episodes does Curiosity Weekly have?

The podcast currently has 2,274 episodes available.

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