Curiosity Weekly

Curiosity Weekly

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  • 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.
    8 min
  • Belief 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.

    8 min
  • Impostor Syndrome, Moon Landing Photos Explained, and Things You’re Cleaning Too Often

    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 Aren't There Stars in the Moon Landing Photos?
    • 6 Things You're Probably Cleaning Too Often
    • Impostor Syndrome Affects Men and Women Differently
    • 13 Ways to Fight Back Against Impostor Syndrome (via Inc.)

    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/impostor-syndrome-moon-landing-photos-explained-and-things-youre-cleaning-too-often

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min
  • Impostor Syndrome, Moon Landing Photos Explained, and Things You’re Cleaning Too Often
    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 Aren't There Stars in the Moon Landing Photos?
    6 Things You're Probably Cleaning Too Often
    Impostor Syndrome Affects Men and Women Differently
    13 Ways to Fight Back Against Impostor Syndrome (via Inc.)
    If you'd like to learn more about Neil Armstrong and Apollo 11, check out "First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong" by James R. Hansen. We hope author Amy Cuddy doesn't experience impostor syndrome, because her book "Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges" is on a zillion bestseller lists. They’re free with your Audible trial, and 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!
    8 min
  • Belief Superiority, Why Days Are Getting Longer, and Mr. Rogers’ Checklist
    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:
    BACKBLAZE: Fully featured 15-day free trial of unlimited cloud backup for your Mac or PC, which you can get for just $5/month
    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
    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.
    8 min
  • Belief Superiority, Why Days Are Getting Longer, and Mr. Rogers’ Checklist
    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:
    BACKBLAZE: Fully featured 15-day free trial of unlimited cloud backup for your Mac or PC, which you can get for just $5/month
    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
    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!
    8 min
  • Impostor Syndrome, Moon Landing Photos Explained, and Things You’re Cleaning Too Often
    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 Aren't There Stars in the Moon Landing Photos?
    6 Things You're Probably Cleaning Too Often
    Impostor Syndrome Affects Men and Women Differently
    13 Ways to Fight Back Against Impostor Syndrome (via Inc.)
    If you'd like to learn more about Neil Armstrong and Apollo 11, check out "First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong" by James R. Hansen. We hope author Amy Cuddy doesn't experience impostor syndrome, because her book "Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges" is on a zillion bestseller lists. They’re free with your Audible trial, and 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!
    8 min
  • Belief Superiority, Why Days Are Getting Longer, and Mr. Rogers’ Checklist
    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:
    BACKBLAZE: Fully featured 15-day free trial of unlimited cloud backup for your Mac or PC, which you can get for just $5/month
    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
    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!
    8 min
  • How to Get Over a Breakup, Why Cockroaches Exist, Vestigial Traits, and the Lombard Effect

    In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer talk to Dr. Gwen Pearson, the education and outreach coordinator for Purdue University’s department of entomology, and discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:

    • You're Wired to Talk Louder with Headphones On
    • 4 Useless Human Traits That Once Had a Purpose
    • How to Cope After a Breakup, According to Science

    More from Dr. Gwen Pearson:

    • Dr. Gwen Pearson on Twitter @bug_gwen
    • Dr. Gwen Pearson’s website

    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/how-to-get-over-a-breakup-why-cockroaches-exist-vestigial-traits-and-the-lombard-effect

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  • Sunday Edition: How to Get Over a Breakup, Why Cockroaches Exist, Vestigial Traits, and the Lombard Effect
    In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — plus, talk to Dr. Gwen Pearson, the education and outreach coordinator for Purdue University’s department of entomology — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:
    You're Wired to Talk Louder with Headphones On
    4 Useless Human Traits That Once Had a Purpose
    How to Cope After a Breakup, According to Science
    More from Dr. Gwen Pearson:
    Dr. Gwen Pearson on Twitter @bug_gwen
    Dr. Gwen Pearson’s website
    Are you looking for ways to take care of your voice? Check out "Rodney Saulsberry's Tongue Twisters and Vocal Warm-Ups: With Other Vocal-Care Tips." For more guidance getting through your breakup, check out "Left Alone to Learn: The Break-Up Book" by Michael Eli Vineberg. They’re free with your Audible trial, and if you make a purchase using these links, 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.
    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…

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