Curiosity Weekly

Curiosity Weekly

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Curiosity Weekly episodes

  • Mars Opportunity Rover Update, Sunscreen SPF Meanings, Turning Carbon Dioxide into Fuel

    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 Hasn't the Mars Opportunity Rover Called Home?
    • Mars Rovers Spirit and Oppy on Twitter @MarsRovers
    • When It Comes to Sunscreen, the SPF Isn't as Crucial as You Think
    • This Dr. Seuss-esque Element Could Turn Carbon Dioxide into Fuel

    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/mars-opportunity-rover-update-sunscreen-spf-meanings-turning-carbon-dioxide-into-fuel

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    8 min
  • Mars Opportunity Rover Update, Sunscreen SPF Meanings, Turning Carbon Dioxide into Fuel
    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 Hasn't the Mars Opportunity Rover Called Home?
    Mars Rovers Spirit and Oppy on Twitter @MarsRovers
    When It Comes to Sunscreen, the SPF Isn't as Crucial as You Think
    This Dr. Seuss-esque Element Could Turn Carbon Dioxide into Fuel
    Sunscreen doesn't last forever. If you've had your trusty bottle for a few years, it may be time to buy another to make sure you're protected. This Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen has broad-spectrum protection and comes in a 2-pack of 3-ounce bottles — a perfect quantity now that you're using the right amount of sunscreen every time.
    To learn more about the rovers exploring Mars, check out "Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity, and the Exploration of the Red Planet" by Steven Squyres. 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 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!
    Support the show.
    8 min
  • Mars Opportunity Rover Update, Sunscreen SPF Meanings, Turning Carbon Dioxide into Fuel
    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 Hasn't the Mars Opportunity Rover Called Home?
    Mars Rovers Spirit and Oppy on Twitter @MarsRovers
    When It Comes to Sunscreen, the SPF Isn't as Crucial as You Think
    This Dr. Seuss-esque Element Could Turn Carbon Dioxide into Fuel
    Sunscreen doesn't last forever. If you've had your trusty bottle for a few years, it may be time to buy another to make sure you're protected. This Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen has broad-spectrum protection and comes in a 2-pack of 3-ounce bottles — a perfect quantity now that you're using the right amount of sunscreen every time.
    To learn more about the rovers exploring Mars, check out "Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity, and the Exploration of the Red Planet" by Steven Squyres. 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 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!
    8 min
  • Mars Opportunity Rover Update, Sunscreen SPF Meanings, Turning Carbon Dioxide into Fuel
    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 Hasn't the Mars Opportunity Rover Called Home?
    Mars Rovers Spirit and Oppy on Twitter @MarsRovers
    When It Comes to Sunscreen, the SPF Isn't as Crucial as You Think
    This Dr. Seuss-esque Element Could Turn Carbon Dioxide into Fuel
    Sunscreen doesn't last forever. If you've had your trusty bottle for a few years, it may be time to buy another to make sure you're protected. This Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen has broad-spectrum protection and comes in a 2-pack of 3-ounce bottles — a perfect quantity now that you're using the right amount of sunscreen every time.
    To learn more about the rovers exploring Mars, check out "Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity, and the Exploration of the Red Planet" by Steven Squyres. 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 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!
    8 min
  • Black Hole Alternatives, Literally Immortal Jellyfish Secrets, and The Best Way to Argue

    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:

    • A Literally Immortal Jellyfish Could Teach Scientists How to Live Forever
    • This Is the Best Way to Argue with Your Partner, Says a Communication Expert
    • Black Holes Might Not Exist, So Here Are 5 Weirder Alternatives

    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/black-hole-alternatives-literally-immortal-jellyfish-secrets-and-the-best-way-to-argue

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

    9 min
  • Black Hole Alternatives, Literally Immortal Jellyfish Secrets, and The Best Way to Argue
    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:
    A Literally Immortal Jellyfish Could Teach Scientists How to Live Forever
    This Is the Best Way to Argue with Your Partner, Says a Communication Expert
    Black Holes Might Not Exist, So Here Are 5 Weirder Alternatives
    Plus: if you liked this podcast, then you'll LOVE our conversation with world-renowned physicist and futurist Michio Kaku on the Curiosity Podcast. Click here to read the show notes and find lots of ways to listen.
    If you can't get enough of today’s theoretical space science, check out "The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory," a national bestseller by physicist Brian Greene. And if you find the topic of immortality as interesting as we do, check out the book "Immortality: The Quest To Live Forever and How It Drives Civilizations" by Stephen Cave. 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 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!
    9 min
  • Black Hole Alternatives, Literally Immortal Jellyfish Secrets, and The Best Way to Argue
    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:
    A Literally Immortal Jellyfish Could Teach Scientists How to Live Forever
    This Is the Best Way to Argue with Your Partner, Says a Communication Expert
    Black Holes Might Not Exist, So Here Are 5 Weirder Alternatives
    Plus: if you liked this podcast, then you'll LOVE our conversation with world-renowned physicist and futurist Michio Kaku on the Curiosity Podcast. Click here to read the show notes and find lots of ways to listen.
    If you can't get enough of today’s theoretical space science, check out "The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory," a national bestseller by physicist Brian Greene. And if you find the topic of immortality as interesting as we do, check out the book "Immortality: The Quest To Live Forever and How It Drives Civilizations" by Stephen Cave. 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 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!
    9 min
  • NASA’s Cryosleep Chambers, Your Brain on Puns, and Why Red Delicious Apples Exist

    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 Working on Cryosleep Chambers for Astronauts
    • "Getting" Puns Means Both Sides of Your Brain Are Working Together
    • Why Red Delicious Are the Most Popular, Most Terrible Apple

    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-cryosleep-chambers-your-brain-on-puns-and-why-red-delicious-apples-exist

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

    8 min
  • NASA’s Cryosleep Chambers, Your Brain on Puns, and Why Red Delicious Apples 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:
    NASA Is Working on Cryosleep Chambers for Astronauts
    "Getting" Puns Means Both Sides of Your Brain Are Working Together
    Why Red Delicious Are the Most Popular, Most Terrible Apple
    Want more? Check out the book "Going to Mars: The Stories of the people Behind NASA's Mars Missions Past, Present, and Future" by Judith Reeves-Stevens, Garfield Reeves-Stevens, and Brian Muirhead. How's your sense of humor? Whether you'd like to start a comedy career or improve your public speaking skills, you'll want to read "Do You Talk Funny? 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker" on Audible (free with your trial membership). 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 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
  • NASA’s Cryosleep Chambers, Your Brain on Puns, and Why Red Delicious Apples 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:
    NASA Is Working on Cryosleep Chambers for Astronauts
    "Getting" Puns Means Both Sides of Your Brain Are Working Together
    Why Red Delicious Are the Most Popular, Most Terrible Apple
    Want more? Check out the book "Going to Mars: The Stories of the people Behind NASA's Mars Missions Past, Present, and Future" by Judith Reeves-Stevens, Garfield Reeves-Stevens, and Brian Muirhead. How's your sense of humor? Whether you'd like to start a comedy career or improve your public speaking skills, you'll want to read "Do You Talk Funny? 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker" on Audible (free with your trial membership). 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 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

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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