Curiosity Weekly

Curiosity Weekly

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Curiosity Weekly episodes

  • How Often Your Mind Wanders, Smiling at Dogs, and Richard Branson's Productivity Hack

    Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:

    • Your Mind Wanders Half the Time You're Awake
    • Your Dog Really Loves It When You Smile
    • Richard Branson's Secret to Productivity and Success Is Simple: Work Out

    Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! 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-often-your-mind-wanders-smiling-at-dogs-and-richard-bransons-productivity-hack

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    8 min
  • Learn When We’ll Meet Aliens, Hear Singing Sand Dunes, and Understand Your Roommates

    Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:

    • We'll Probably Never Meet Aliens While They're Still Alive, According to 2018 Research
    • Listen to the Sound of "Singing Sand Dunes"
    • Your Roommate Doesn't Know How You're Feeling

    Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/learn-when-well-meet-aliens-hear-singing-sand-dunes-and-understand-your-roommates

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    8 min
  • Freezer Burn Science, A Giant Flying Reptile, and How to Learn Twice as Fast

    Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:

    • Is It Safe to Eat Food That Has Freezer Burn?
    • Quetzalcoatlus Was a Flying Reptile the Size of a Giraffe
    • Scientists Found a Technique That Can Help You Learn Skills Twice as Fast

    Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer — for free! 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/freezer-burn-science-a-giant-flying-reptile-and-how-to-learn-twice-as-fast

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    7 min
  • Touchscreen Arms, Weird Flying Science, and A Bedtime Routine for a Stress-Free Day

    Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:

    • This Smartwatch Turns Your Whole Arm Into a Touchscreen
    • It May Seem Like It'd be Faster to Fly West, But Weirdly, the Opposite Is True
    • Arianna Huffington's Bedtime Routine Is A "Sacrosanct Ritual" That Gives Her A Stress-Free Day

    Related links:

    • "The Sleep Revolution" by Arianna Huffington

    Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/touchscreen-arms-weird-flying-science-and-a-bedtime-routine-for-a-stress-free-day

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    7 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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