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April 17, 2018A Surprising Amount of Scientific Research Happens at the Zoo
A lot of science takes place at the zoo. Dr. Rachel Santymire, Director of the Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, discusses the animal research going on both behind the scenes and out in the wild. She also explains what animals can tell us about our environment, including her work with the black-footed ferret recovery project.
Additional resources from the Lincoln Park Zoo:
Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology
Amphibious Intervention: Non-invasive Method of Measuring Amphibian Stress Using Only A Cotton Swab (Press Release)
A novel method for the measurement of glucocorticoids in dermal secretions of amphibians (White Paper)
Conserving the Black-Footed Ferret
Other studies and resources discussed:
The effect of a pressure wrap (ThunderShirt®) on heart rate and behavior in canines diagnosed with anxiety disorder | ScienceDirect
Facts About Ferrets | Live Science
Chicago Tops Orkin Top 50 Rattiest Cities List for Third Time | Orkin
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.

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37 min
April 17, 2018 A Surprising Amount of Scientific Research Happens at the Zoo
A lot of science takes place at the zoo. Dr. Rachel Santymire, Director of the Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, discusses the animal research going on both behind the scenes and out in the wild. She also explains what animals can tell us about our environment, including her work with the black-footed ferret recovery project.
More reading from Curiosity:
Temple Grandin Used Her Struggles To Help Animals
The Return of Wolves Improved Life for Every Animal in Yellowstone
LemurFaceID Is The Unconventional Way Technology Could Save Lemurs
What's Fueling Portland's Garbage Trucks?
Additional resources from the Lincoln Park Zoo:
Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology
Amphibious Intervention: Non-invasive Method of Measuring Amphibian Stress Using Only A Cotton Swab (Press Release)
A novel method for the measurement of glucocorticoids in dermal secretions of amphibians (White Paper)
Conserving the Black-Footed Ferret
Other studies and resources discussed:
The effect of a pressure wrap (ThunderShirt®) on heart rate and behavior in canines diagnosed with anxiety disorder | ScienceDirect
Facts About Ferrets | Live Science
Chicago Tops Orkin Top 50 Rattiest Cities List for Third Time | Orkin
37 min
April 17, 2018A Surprising Amount of Scientific Research Happens at the Zoo
A lot of science takes place at the zoo. Dr. Rachel Santymire, Director of the Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, discusses the animal research going on both behind the scenes and out in the wild. She also explains what animals can tell us about our environment, including her work with the black-footed ferret recovery project.
More reading from Curiosity:
Temple Grandin Used Her Struggles To Help Animals
The Return of Wolves Improved Life for Every Animal in Yellowstone
LemurFaceID Is The Unconventional Way Technology Could Save Lemurs
What's Fueling Portland's Garbage Trucks?
Additional resources from the Lincoln Park Zoo:
Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology
Amphibious Intervention: Non-invasive Method of Measuring Amphibian Stress Using Only A Cotton Swab (Press Release)
A novel method for the measurement of glucocorticoids in dermal secretions of amphibians (White Paper)
Conserving the Black-Footed Ferret
Other studies and resources discussed:
The effect of a pressure wrap (ThunderShirt®) on heart rate and behavior in canines diagnosed with anxiety disorder | ScienceDirect
Facts About Ferrets | Live Science
Chicago Tops Orkin Top 50 Rattiest Cities List for Third Time | Orkin
37 min
April 10, 2018The Limits of the Human Body May Be More Mental Than Physical
What are the limits of the human body, and how can we fully utilize them? Alex Hutchinson, award-winning journalist and author of "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance," explains why humans are nearly always capable of pushing just a little bit harder — and how you can eke out just a little bit more effort even when you think your body's tank is empty.
Additional resources from Alex Hutchinson:
AlexHutchinson.net
Alex Hutchinson on Twitter @sweatscience
"Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance"
"Big Ideas: 100 Modern Inventions That Have Transformed Our World (Popular Mechanics)"
Other studies and materials discussed:
What the Marshmallow Test Really Teaches About Self-Control | The Atlantic
Gatorade: The Idea That Launched An Industry | University of Florida
OCL Stroop Test | Open Cognition Lab
Fatigue of Cognitive Control in the Stroop-Task
Extra credit:
Blemish: The truth about blackheads | Scientific American
Everything you need to know about blackheads | Medical News Today
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/the-limits-of-the-human-body-may-be-more-mental-than-physical
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42 min
April 10, 2018 The Limits of the Human Body May Be More Mental Than Physical
What are the limits of the human body, and how can we fully utilize them? Alex Hutchinson, award-winning journalist and author of "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance," explains why humans are nearly always capable of pushing just a little bit harder — and how you can eke out just a little bit more effort even when you think your body's tank is empty.
More reading from Curiosity:
The Boston Marathon Didn't Allow Women Until 1971, But These Women Ran It Anyway
Your "Runner's High" is Actually Caused By This Cannabis-like Chemical
Should You Change Your Running Stride?
The Stroop Effect Is A Window Into Perception
How Olympic Medalists Feel
Additional resources from Alex Hutchinson:
AlexHutchinson.net
Alex Hutchinson on Twitter @sweatscience
"Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance"
"Big Ideas: 100 Modern Inventions That Have Transformed Our World (Popular Mechanics)"Other studies and materials discussed:
What the Marshmallow Test Really Teaches About Self-Control | The Atlantic
Gatorade: The Idea That Launched An Industry | University of Florida
OCL Stroop Test | Open Cognition Lab
Fatigue of Cognitive Control in the Stroop-Task
Extra credit:
Blemish: The truth about blackheads | Scientific American
Everything you need to know about blackheads | Medical News Today
42 min
April 10, 2018The Limits of the Human Body May Be More Mental Than Physical
What are the limits of the human body, and how can we fully utilize them? Alex Hutchinson, award-winning journalist and author of "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance," explains why humans are nearly always capable of pushing just a little bit harder — and how you can eke out just a little bit more effort even when you think your body's tank is empty.
More reading from Curiosity:
The Boston Marathon Didn't Allow Women Until 1971, But These Women Ran It Anyway
Your "Runner's High" is Actually Caused By This Cannabis-like Chemical
Should You Change Your Running Stride?
The Stroop Effect Is A Window Into Perception
How Olympic Medalists Feel
Additional resources from Alex Hutchinson:
AlexHutchinson.net
Alex Hutchinson on Twitter @sweatscience
"Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance"
"Big Ideas: 100 Modern Inventions That Have Transformed Our World (Popular Mechanics)"
Other studies and materials discussed:
What the Marshmallow Test Really Teaches About Self-Control | The Atlantic
Gatorade: The Idea That Launched An Industry | University of Florida
OCL Stroop Test | Open Cognition Lab
Fatigue of Cognitive Control in the Stroop-Task
Extra credit:
Blemish: The truth about blackheads | Scientific American
Everything you need to know about blackheads | Medical News Today
42 min
April 03, 2018LeVar Burton Believes the Stories We Tell Determine Who We Are
LeVar Burton has been a storyteller for decades. From his acting roles as Kunta Kinte in "Roots" and Geordi LaForge on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" to his decades of work with "Reading Rainbow," he's been a central figure in some of the most influential media in recent memory. Also a director, producer, and author, Burton has now turned his storytelling skills toward the world of podcasting with "LeVar Burton Reads." On this episode of the Curiosity Podcast, he discusses the power of literature and why books are such a meaningful tool for storytelling.
Resources from LeVar Burton and other related links:
"LeVar Burton Reads" Podcast
LeVar Burton Kids
The Science Of Breathing: How Slowing It Down Can Make Us Calm And Productive | Forbes
Spontaneous Group Synchronization of Movements and Respiratory Rhythms | NCBI
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/levar-burton-believes-the-stories-we-tell-determine-who-we-are
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39 min
April 03, 2018 LeVar Burton Believes the Stories We Tell Determine Who We Are
LeVar Burton has been a storyteller for decades. From his acting roles as Kunta Kinte in "Roots" and Geordi LaForge on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" to his decades of work with "Reading Rainbow," he's been a central figure in some of the most influential media in recent memory. Also a director, producer, and author, Burton has now turned his storytelling skills toward the world of podcasting with "LeVar Burton Reads." On this episode of the Curiosity Podcast, he discusses the power of literature and why books are such a meaningful tool for storytelling.
More reading from Curiosity:
Nostalgia Is More Than Just a Good Feeling
TV Characters Might Be Fictional, But Your Relationship With Them Isn't
How Knowing The Ending Changes A Story
This 17-Year-Old Boy Stayed Awake for 11 Days, for Science
Resources from LeVar Burton and other related links:
"LeVar Burton Reads" Podcast
LeVar Burton Kids
The Science Of Breathing: How Slowing It Down Can Make Us Calm And Productive | Forbes
Spontaneous Group Synchronization of Movements and Respiratory Rhythms | NCBI
39 min
April 03, 2018LeVar Burton Believes the Stories We Tell Determine Who We Are
LeVar Burton has been a storyteller for decades. From his acting roles as Kunta Kinte in "Roots" and Geordi LaForge on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" to his decades of work with "Reading Rainbow," he's been a central figure in some of the most influential media in recent memory. Also a director, producer, and author, Burton has now turned his storytelling skills toward the world of podcasting with "LeVar Burton Reads." On this episode of the Curiosity Podcast, he discusses the power of literature and why books are such a meaningful tool for storytelling.
More reading from Curiosity:
Nostalgia Is More Than Just a Good Feeling
TV Characters Might Be Fictional, But Your Relationship With Them Isn't
How Knowing The Ending Changes A Story
This 17-Year-Old Boy Stayed Awake for 11 Days, for Science
Resources from LeVar Burton and other related links:
"LeVar Burton Reads" Podcast
LeVar Burton Kids
The Science Of Breathing: How Slowing It Down Can Make Us Calm And Productive | Forbes
Spontaneous Group Synchronization of Movements and Respiratory Rhythms | NCBI
39 min
March 27, 2018 Worried About Your Privacy? These Easy Tips Will Give You Peace of Mind
B.J. Mendelson, author of "Privacy: And How to Get It Back," says that privacy is dead — but you don't have to take that lying down. On this podcast, he discusses your personal data that cell phone carriers, social media giants, and seemingly everyone in-between are collecting and selling. More importantly: what can you do about it?
More from Curiosity:
Curiosity.com Privacy Policy
Everybody Should Be Using a VPN — Here's Why
TrackMeNot Helps Cover Your Online Trail
The Real Rules for Strong Computer Passwords Go Against Everything You've Been Told
Fighting in the Fourth Dimension: The U.S. Army on Cyber-warfare [Podcast]
It's Illegal to Take a Photo of This Structure Illuminated at Night
Privacy protection and resources from B.J. Mendelson:
B.J. Mendelson's Website
"Privacy: And How to Get It Back"
Download Tor Browser
What Is Tor and Should I Use It? | Lifehacker
Signal (encrypted text messaging app)
How to use a VPN | Tech Advisor
Other studies and resources discussed:
Edward Snowden's quotes on the importance of privacy | YourStory
Why Microsoft Bought LinkedIn | Wall Street Journal
This Is The Real Reason Microsoft Bought LinkedIn | Forbes
Twitter unveils new way to make money from your tweets | MarketWatch
Europe's New Privacy Law Will Change The Web, And More | WIRED
40 min

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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…