
Curiosity Weekly
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ASMR Video Health Benefits, Moonquakes, and Holding Hands to Relieve Pain
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:SKILLSHARE: Two months of unlimited access to more than 20 thousand classes for just 99 centsFor an All-Natural Painkiller, Try Holding Your Partner's HandMoonquakes Can Last for Hours, Which Doesn't Bode Well for a Lunar BaseASMR Videos May Have Mental and Physical Health Benefits, Research ShowsWant 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-2018Visit Bose to see the latest and greatest offerings in audio hardware so you can enjoy the best possible ASMR experience. If you make a purchase using the link, then Curiosity will get a share of the sale.Learn 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! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/asmr-video-health-benefits-moonquakes-and-holding-hands-to-relieve-pain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NASA’s Sun Probe, Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed, and Tongue Rolling Isn’t Genetic
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 Sending a Probe to the Sun. Here's How They Keep It From MeltingWaking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed Is Totally RealYou know what's an important part of waking up on the right side of the bed? Getting some good sleep to begin with. Pick up "Sleep Smarter" by Shawn Stevenson on audiobook and make your nights more restful and successful.Despite What You Learned in School, Tongue Rolling Isn't Simple GeneticsFollow 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-sun-probe-waking-up-on-the-wrong-side-of-the-bed-and-tongue-rolling-isnt-genetic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dark Matter, Spite Houses, Digits of Pi Needed, and Measuring Your Passion and Perseverance
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — and talk to theoretical astrophysicist Katie Mack about dark matter — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:How Many Digits of Pi Do We Actually Need?Spite Houses Are Buildings Designed to Annoy the NeighborsThe Grit Scale Measures Your Passion and PerseveranceMore from Dr. Katherine “Katie” Mack, theoretical astrophysicist and cosmologist:Katie Mack's official websiteResearch websiteBlog: The Universe, in TheoryYouTube series "Pint in the Sky""Pint in the Sky" podcastWant 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-2018Learn 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! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/dark-matter-spite-houses-digits-of-pi-needed-and-measuring-your-passion-and-perseverance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Defines Fruits and Veggies, Why Open Offices Are Bad, and Moon Landing Anniversary
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:There's a Scientific Reason Open Offices Are So Quiet, and It's Not GoodThe First Men on the Moon Almost Didn't Make It ThereWhat Counts as a Fruit and What Counts as a Vegetable? It's Not What You ThinkWant to polish up your workplace communication skills? Check out "The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace: Empowering Organizations by Encouraging People" by Dr. Paul White and Dr. Gary Chapman, the guy who wrote the wildly popular book "The 5 Love Languages." We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.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-2018Follow Curiosity.com for updates to learn about these topics and more:5-star Curiosity App for Android and iOSEmail NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramAlexa Flash Briefing for Amazon Echo smart speakersFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/what-defines-fruits-and-veggies-why-open-offices-are-bad-and-moon-landing-anniversary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Water Wet? Plus: Neutron Star Weight and A Trick to Keep Experiences Feeling Fresh and New
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:This Simple Trick Keeps All Your Favorite Experiences Feeling Fresh and NewIf You Drop a Feather and a Neutron Star in a Vacuum, Which Lands First?Plus, Kristi in Pennsylvania asks: "Is water itself actually wet?" Here are the sources we discuss in our conversation:Is Water Wet? | Debate.orgIs Water Wet? | UCSB ScienceLineWater's surface not all wet: Some water molecules split the difference between gas and liquid | ScienceDailyIngenious: Richard Saykally — The chemist tells us why water is wet | Nautilus [VIDEO]Further Reading: Scientists Find That Water Might Exist in a Whole New State | SmithsonianWater Has a Quantum State | Curiosity.comThe Triple Point Is When a Liquid Can Boil and Freeze at Once | Curiosity.comSmall changes add up over time. Learn to keep your happiness replenished and your personal goals in sight in "One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way" by Robert Maurer, Ph.D. 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.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-2018Follow Curiosity.com for updates to learn about these topics and more: 5-star Curiosity App for Android and iOSEmail NewsletterFacebookTwitter InstagramAlexa Flash Briefing for Amazon Echo smart speakersFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/is-water-wet-plus-neutron-star-weight-and-a-trick-to-keep-experiences-feeling-fresh-and-new Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Jupiter Moons Discovery, Don’t Drink Post-Workout, and Elon Musk’s Job Interview Question
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:12 New Moons of Jupiter Have Just Been DiscoveredHere's Why You Should Rethink That Post-Workout BeerCan You Correctly Answer Elon Musk's Favorite Job Interview Question?For more on how to fuel your body for endurance, check out "The New Rules of Marathon and Half-Marathon Nutrition: A Cutting-Edge Plan to Fuel Your Body Beyond the Wall" by Matt Fitzgerald. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.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-2018Learn 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brettanomyces, Removing Memories with Hypnosis, and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire
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:This Beer Is Made With a Wine-Spoiling Yeast — And It's DeliciousTeaching Yourself The History, Chemistry, And Business of Spirits [Full-Length Podcast]Scientists Used Hypnosis to Alter People's MemoriesThe Emotion Regulation Questionnaire Measures How Well You Deal With Your EmotionsEmotion Regulation Questionnaire [University of Central Florida]Want to learn more about how psychology can make you happier? Check out "Foundations of Positive Psychology" on Coursera, taught by professors at the University of Pennsylvania's Positive Psychology Center.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-2018Learn 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! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/brettanomyces-removing-memories-with-hypnosis-and-the-emotion-regulation-questionnaire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why You Should Stop Playing Hard to Get, Why You Need Goggles, and Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
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:LINKEDIN: Get $50 off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.Why Do You Need Goggles to See Underwater?Science Says Don't Play Hard to GetThe Past, Present, And Future Of Dating [Full-Length Podcast Interview with Dr. Eli Finkel]Doctors Can't Definitively Diagnose Alzheimer's Until After DeathTo learn even more about dating in the modern world, listen to our full-length podcast episode about dating and online relationships with Dr. Eli Finkel, a psychologist and relationship expert. Then master your relationship game with his book, "The All-or-Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages Work." It's free with your Audible trial, and if you make a purchase using the link, then Curiosity will get a share of the sale.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-2018Learn 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! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/why-you-should-stop-playing-hard-to-get-why-you-need-goggles-and-alzheimers-diagnosis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Universe in Consciousness (w/ Bernardo Kastrup), Intrusive Thoughts, Phones Ruin Drivers, and Baader-Meinhof
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — with some help from scientist, computer engineer, and philosophy writer Bernardo Kastrup — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:This Paper Suggests the Universe Has Dissociative Identity DisorderBernardo Kastrup ProfilePanpsychism Is the Belief That the Universe Is Conscious of ItselfConsciousness Is Known as the Hard Problem of NeuroscienceYour Phone Makes You a Worse Driver Even if You Don't Touch ItNearly Everyone Experiences Intrusive Thoughts — Here's How To Handle ThemBlame The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon For The Things You Notice More Than OthersNeed help weaning yourself off of your device? Check out "How to Break Up with Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life" by Catherine Price. If you're looking for more ways to effectively treat your mind, then check out "Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: 7 Ways to Freedom from Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts" by Lawrence Wallace. The audiobook is free with a 30-day trial of Audible. If you choose to make a purchase using these links, then 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! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-universe-in-consciousness-w-bernardo-kastrup-intrusive-thoughts-phones-ruin-drivers-and-baader-meinhof Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why You Should Face Your Fears, Rekindling Romance with Cute Animals, and Naming Black Holes
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/monthTo Rekindle Your Romance, Science Says Look at Cute Animal PicturesAshley’s cat’s Instagram account @agletistinyNew Brain Research Shows Why You Should Face Your FearsPluto Was Named by an 11-Year-Old GirlEmail us at [email protected] or tweet to us at @curiositydotcomIf you struggle with phobias or anxiety but aren't quite ready to seek therapy, check out "No Bravery Required: A Clinically Proven Program for Fears, Phobias and Social Anxiety" by licensed marriage and family therapist Richard S. Gallagher. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.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-2018Learn 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! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/why-you-should-face-your-fears-rekindling-romance-with-cute-animals-and-naming-black-holes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Helicopter Parenting Damage, What Doing Chores Says About You, and Ketchup History
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:What Doing a Lot of Chores Says About Your PersonalityThe Weird History of Ketchup You've Never HeardA New Study Shows Just How Damaging Helicopter Parenting Can BeWorried about your own relationship with your kids? Curb the urge to get tangled up with Julie Lythcott-Haims' "How to Raise an Adult," free with your trial membership to Audible. 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.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-2018Learn 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! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/helicopter-parenting-damage-what-doing-chores-says-about-you-and-ketchup-history Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Supermoon Science, How to Find Your Passion, and Universes Inside Black Holes
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/monthStop Trying to Find Your Passion, Say Stanford Researchers — Do This InsteadWhat's a Supermoon, Anyway?There Might Be a Universe Inside Every Black HoleTo read more psychology research, check out her 2007 book "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success." For more on the beginnings of the universe, check out Stephen Hawking's classic "A Brief History of Time." The audiobooks are free with a 30-day trial of Audible. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.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-2018Learn 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! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/supermoon-science-how-to-find-your-passion-and-universes-inside-black-holes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living In A Computer Simulation, Billionaire Success Trick, and Phones Saving the Rainforest
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:SKILLSHARE: Two months of unlimited access to more than 20 thousand classes for just 99 centsInversion Is a Thinking Technique Used By BillionairesAre We Living in a Computer Simulation? That's a Heated DebateThis Nonprofit is Using Old Cell Phones to Save the RainforestTo read more from the man who popularized the simulation hypothesis, check out "Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies" by Nick Bostrom, which is all about what might happen when the robots surpass us in intelligence. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale.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-2018Learn 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! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/living-in-a-computer-simulation-billionaire-success-trick-and-phones-saving-the-rainforest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High Heels Were Originally Meant for Men, Persuasive Magic Words, and Ancient Graffiti
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:High Heels Were Originally Meant for MenTaikhar Chuluu Is a Mongolian Landmark Featuring 1,500 Years of GraffitiThe Copy Machine Study Shows That One Word Can Help You Get Your WayMuch more impressive figures strode out of Mongolia than a legendary giant and a pair of unfortunate lovers. Pick up "Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World" (free with your Audible trial) and see whose shadow you're standing in. 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.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: https://curiosity.im/podcast-awards-2018Learn 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! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/high-heels-were-originally-meant-for-men-persuasive-magic-words-and-ancient-graffiti Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SETI on How We Search for Aliens (w/ Seth Shostak), Facts Don’t Win Arguments, Self-Control, and The Red Baron
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:Self-Control Isn't Always Good for YouThe Red Baron Was a Real Person Who Absolutely Tore It Up in BattleMotivated Reasoning Is Why You Can't Win an Argument Using FactsInside Pseudoscience And Conspiracy Theories [Podcast]Plus, hear how and why we search for aliens using current methods, straight from special guest Seth Shostak. Seth Shostak is the Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute in Mountain View, California, and the Director of the Institute’s Center for SETI Research. More from Seth Shostak:Seth Shostak’s WebsiteSeth Shostak on Twitter @SethShostakBig Picture Science: The radio show and podcast of the SETI Institute, with Seth ShostakTo learn more about motivated reasoning and how we think, read "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion" by Jonathan Haidt.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/seti-on-how-we-search-for-aliens-w-seth-shostak-facts-dont-win-arguments-self-control-and-the-red-baron Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 CheeseYou're a Totally Different Person in the Morning, According to this Massive Twitter StudyYou Can Enter an Altered State of Consciousness By Staring Into Someone's Eyes for 10 MinutesFollow 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why 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 TrinityNegative Lightning Is More Common, but Positive Lightning Is Way WorseFake News Spreads Way Faster Than Real News OnlineConfirmation Bias Makes You Ignore What You Don't Agree WithThe Backfire Effect Says When You Hear Contradictory Evidence, Your Beliefs Get StrongerTo 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saving 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 CoolBenjamin Franklin's Daily Schedule for Productivity Was RigorousDogs Are More Afraid of Fireworks Than Gunshots, Thunderstorms, or TrafficFollow 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.

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 OftenImpostor Syndrome Affects Men and Women Differently13 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.

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 LeastDays on Earth Are Getting Longer. Here's WhyThe 9-Step Checklist Mr. Rogers Used for Talking to ChildrenFollow 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.

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 On4 Useless Human Traits That Once Had a PurposeHow to Cope After a Breakup, According to ScienceMore from Dr. Gwen Pearson:Dr. Gwen Pearson on Twitter @bug_gwenDr. Gwen Pearson’s websiteFollow 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.

How to Remove Pesticides from Produce, the Misattribution of Arousal, and Laihana Noon
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:Laihana Noon Is the Bizarre Time of Year When Shadows DisappearThe Best Ways to Remove Pesticides From ProduceHow the "Misattribution of Arousal" Can Make You Fall In LoveFollow 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-remove-pesticides-from-produce-the-misattribution-of-arousal-and-laihana-noon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Space Elevator Science, “HALT” Impulse Control Method, and the 6 Types of Disgust
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:The Coldest Volcano in the World Erupts Black LavaThere Are 6 Types of DisgustA Space Elevator Could Make Space Travel Easier — If It Were PossibleLearn the "HALT" Method to Control Your ImpulsesScience Confirmed What You Already Knew: Being Hangry Is RealFollow 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/space-elevator-science-halt-impulse-control-method-and-the-6-types-of-disgust Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @MarsRoversWhen It Comes to Sunscreen, the SPF Isn't as Crucial as You ThinkThis Dr. Seuss-esque Element Could Turn Carbon Dioxide into FuelFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ForeverThis Is the Best Way to Argue with Your Partner, Says a Communication ExpertBlack Holes Might Not Exist, So Here Are 5 Weirder AlternativesFollow 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.

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 TogetherWhy Red Delicious Are the Most Popular, Most Terrible AppleFollow 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.

How Marriage Changes You, New Dinosaur Discoveries, and Empathy Quirks
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:We Discover a New Dinosaur Species Every WeekHaving Been In Someone's Shoes Makes You Less EmpatheticThis Is How 18 Months of Marriage Changes You, According to a StudyRhnull, the Rarest Blood Type on Earth, Has Been Called the "Golden Blood"Why Do Humans Have Different Blood Types? Two Competing Theories (Forbes Article)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-marriage-changes-you-new-dinosaur-discoveries-and-empathy-quirks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Trick for Avoiding Regrets, 3D-Printing Your Brain, and a Medieval Security Alarm
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 3D-Printed Model of Your Own Brain Could Be Coming SoonHear the Medieval Alarm That Protected the Shogun From Potential AssassinsThis 3-Second Trick Will Keep You From Saying Something You'll Later RegretNeed help boosting your self-reflection skills? Check out Daniel Goleman's book, "Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ." The audiobook is free with a trial of Audible. 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 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! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/a-trick-for-avoiding-regrets-3d-printing-your-brain-and-a-medieval-security-alarm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Psychopathic AI, Glowing Civil War Soldiers, and Black Lava
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:The Coldest Volcano in the World Erupts Black LavaHow a Few Lucky Civil War Soldiers Started Glowing and Healed Faster"Norman" Is MIT's New Psychopathic AIFollow 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/psychopathic-ai-glowing-civil-war-soldiers-and-black-lava Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Government’s Science Knowledge Quiz, Facebook’s Brain Effects, and Manufactured British Accents
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:Here's What a 5-Day Break From Facebook Will Do for Your BrainIf you need more convincing, check out "Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy" by Siva Vaidhyanathan.Can You Answer the 10 Questions on the US Government's Science Knowledge Survey?The American Accent Is Older Than the British AccentFollow 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/the-us-governments-science-knowledge-quiz-facebooks-brain-effects-and-manufactured-british-accents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tips to Win an Argument, How to Wash Your Hands, and Summer Blockbuster Origins
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:Presenting Too Much Evidence Could Make You Lose an ArgumentYou Can Thank the Invention of Air Conditioning for the Summer BlockbusterWashing Your Hands With Cold Water Is Just as EffectiveFor more persuasion tips and tricks, check out "Thank You for Arguing, Third Edition: What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion" by Jay Heinrichs. And the story of air conditioning isn't all good news: check out "Cool Comfort: America's Romance with Air-Conditioning" by Marsha Ackermann to see how A/C changed the world — and not always for the better.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/tips-to-win-an-argument-how-to-wash-your-hands-and-summer-blockbuster-origins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Stop Overspending, World Population Growth, and Big 5 Personality Traits
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:LINKEDIN: Get $50 off your first job post. Terms and conditions apply.This Simple Money Trick Could Help You Stop OverspendingHow the Big 5 Make Up Your PersonalityThis 10-Minute Personality Test Can Measure You on the 5 Main Personality TraitsImproving World Health Will Reduce Overpopulation, Not Make It WorseStage 5 of the Demographic Transition Model | Population EducationWant to know more about how your own personality works? Learn from the experts in Mark Leary, Ph.D.'s "Why You Are Who You Are: Investigations into Human Personality" through The Great Courses Plus online learning platform. It's one of the best ways to enrich your mind with classes taught by experts in their field — and one of the only ways you can join an astronomy class taught by Neil deGrasse Tyson.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! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-stop-overspending-world-population-growth-and-big-5-personality-traits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Famous LGBT Scientists; How to Catch Up on Sleep; Faces Aren’t Emotions
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:Facial Expressions Don't Express Emotions5 LGBT Scientists That Changed the WorldCan You "Catch Up" on Lost Sleep?Reaching your limit when it comes to the bedroom? Take a deep dive under the covers in "The Sleep Solution" by W. Chris Winter M.D. (free with your trial membership to Audible), a book to demystify and defeat insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and many other sleep-related discomforts.Plus, a “Sprinkle of Curiosity,” from these sources:Want to Read Faster? Stop Saying The Words in Your Head As You Read | LifehackerInner Speech: Development, Cognitive Functions, Phenomenology, and Neurobiology | American Psychological AssociationThe phenomena of inner experience | ScienceDirectFollow 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/famous-lgbt-scientists-how-to-catch-up-on-sleep-faces-arent-emotions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Best Guard Dog Breeds, Why Water in Your Nose Hurts, and How to Use Online Reviews
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:You Probably Use Online Reviews WrongThese Are the Best Guard Dog Breeds, According to ScienceWhy Does It Hurt to Get Water Up Your Nose?How Much Of Your Body Is Water? That All Depends.Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/best-guard-dog-breeds-why-water-in-your-nose-hurts-and-how-to-use-online-reviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Form New Habits, Leg Day Helps Brain Health, and a Government Study on Warp Drive
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:THRIVE MARKET: Get an extra 25% off your first order along with a free 30-day trial40% Of Your Life Is on AutopilotWant a Healthy Brain? Don't Skip Leg Day, Says a Groundbreaking StudyThe U.S. Government Released a Study on Warp DriveWant more? Check out "Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain" by John J. Ratey. The audiobook is free with a trial of Audible. 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 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! Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-form-new-habits-leg-day-helps-brain-health-and-a-government-study-on-warp-drive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seeing Opinions as Facts, Bird-Killing Pisonia Trees, and How Much the Tooth Fairy Pays
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:Your Brain Involuntarily Sees Opinions You Agree With as FactsThe Stroop Effect Is A Window Into PerceptionThe Pisonia Tree Lures and Murders Birds for No Good ReasonThe Tooth Fairy Pays a Lot More Than She Used ToFor a more adult perspective on dental health over time in the United States, check out "Teeth: The Story of Beauty, Inequality, and the Struggle for Oral Health in America" by health journalist Mary Otto. Curious for more of nature's killers? Check out "Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities."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/seeing-opinions-as-facts-bird-killing-pisonia-trees-and-how-much-the-tooth-fairy-pays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Time Feels Faster, Sleeping Twice a Day, and Laos’ Massive Stone Jars
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:Massive Stone Jars in the Highlands of Laos Are Shrouded in MysteryHere's Why Time Seems to Go So Fast These DaysMaybe You Should Be Sleeping Twice a Day Like They Did in Olden TimesWant to learn to live in the present? Check out "10-Minute Mindfulness: 71 Habits for Living in the Present Moment" by S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport. If you're strapped for time, there's always the audiobook, which is free with a trial of Audible. And for more ways to get a more restful night's sleep, check out "The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It" by W. Chris Winter, M.D., dubbed the "sleep whisperer" by Arianna Huffington.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/why-time-feels-faster-sleeping-twice-a-day-and-laos-massive-stone-jars Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When to Kill Spiders, How to Exercise when Depressed, and Strange Food Origins
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:Should You or Shouldn't You Kill Spiders in Your Home?Everyday Foods and Drinks with Medical OriginsHow to Motivate Yourself to Exercise When You're DepressedFollow 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/when-to-kill-spiders-how-to-exercise-when-depressed-and-strange-food-origins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cutest Kind of Puppy, Rural Happiness, and the Science of “Thank You”
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 Around the World Hardly Ever Say "Thank You" and That's Good NewsScience Has Determined That This Is the Cutest Kind of PuppyPeople Who Live in Small or Rural Towns Are the Happiest, According to ResearchSources for “A Sprinkle of Curiosity” here:The Ancient and Best Way to Brew Loose-Leaf Tea (The Atlantic)Why Do Your Tea Leaves Move To The Middle Of The Cup? (io9)The Strange Physics of Tea Leaves Floating Upstream (Nautilus)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/the-cutest-kind-of-puppy-rural-happiness-and-the-science-of-thank-you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Male and Female Brain Differences, a Self-Esteem Quiz, and Words that Make You Say “Um”
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:What's the difference between male and female brains?If you're up for a deep dive into this complex subject, it may be worth picking up a copy of Diane F. Halpern's acclaimed academic text "Sex Differences in Cognitive Abilities," now in its fourth edition.These Are the Words That Make You Say "Um"This Vintage Quiz Can Tell You How Much Self Esteem You HaveNot thrilled with your score? Check out "Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem" by Matthew McKay, Ph.D.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/male-and-female-brain-differences-a-self-esteem-quiz-and-words-that-make-you-say-um Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your Memory on Social Media, Best Workouts, and Why Grocery Stores Sell Bread in Paper
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:5 of the Best Workouts to Help You Get Into Exercise, According to Harvard DoctorsMany Of History's Greatest Minds Always Made Time For Walk BreaksIs Social Media Hurting Your Memory?This Is Why Grocery Stores Sell Crusty Bread in PaperCheck out the whole Starting to Exercise report for more information on how to get into a healthy workout routine. And if you’re hungry for more food and kitchen learning, then check out Nathan Myhrvold's book "Modernist Cuisine at Home."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/your-memory-on-social-media-best-workouts-and-why-grocery-stores-sell-bread-in-paper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plastic vs. Wood Cutting Boards, What Water Tastes Like, and Predicting Others’ Behavior
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:It's Easier to Predict Other People's Behavior Than Your OwnShould You Be Using Plastic or Wood Cutting Boards?Why You Should Never Wash Raw ChickenWhat Does Water Taste Like? Science Finally Has an AnswerRecognizing how your brain makes mistakes is the best way to avoid making them. "You Are Not So Smart: Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You're Deluding Yourself" by David McRaney can help you learn all about those mistakes. Want more kitchen tips? Check out "Kitchen Hacks: How Clever Cooks Get Things Done"from America's Test Kitchen. We handpick reading recommendations we think you may like. If you choose to make a purchase, Curiosity will get a share of the sale. Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/plastic-vs-wood-cutting-boards-what-water-tastes-like-and-predicting-others-behavior Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gluten-Free Labels, the FBI’s Most Viewed File, and the Strange Reasons for Pilot Voice, Newscaster Voice, and Poet Voice
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:SKILLSHARE SPECIAL OFFER: Two months of unlimited access to more than 20 thousand classes for just 99 centsThe Strange Reasons for Pilot Voice, Newscaster Voice, and Poet VoiceWhy Does Food That Already Doesn't Contain Gluten Say Gluten-Free?The FBI's Most Viewed File Is Not About What You'd ExpectFor gluten-free dishes that taste like the real deal, check out "The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook: Revolutionary Techniques. Groundbreaking Recipes" by America's Test Kitchen. Want more mysteries? Check out "The Mystery Chronicles: More Real-Life X-Files" by paranormal investigator Joe Nickell. Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/gluten-free-labels-the-fbis-most-viewed-file-and-the-strange-reasons-for-pilot-voice-newscaster-voice-and-poet-voice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is It Bad to Sleep with Your Dog, Insights from Living Abroad, and New Migraine Science
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:Living Abroad Is the Best Way to Get to Know YourselfMigraines May Be a Side Effect of a Helpful Genetic AdaptationIs It Really That Bad to Let Your Dog Sleep in Bed with You?For the dog lovers out there, check out Alexandra Horowitz's "Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell, and Know."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/is-it-bad-to-sleep-with-your-dog-insights-from-living-abroad-and-new-migraine-science Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Wash Your Dishes, British vs. American English, the CSI Effect, and Swedish Lemon Angels
Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes:The Hidden Differences Between American and British EnglishCrime Shows Might Influence Real Criminal Trials Via the CSI EffectFor more on how forensics can fail, check out "Inside the Cell: The Dark Side of Forensic DNA" by Erin E. Murphy.Swedish Lemon Angels Are the Dessert You Should Never Try to Make If you liked learning about Swedish Lemon Angels, then check out more from "Penn and Teller's How to Play with Your Food." You Shouldn't Rinse Your Dishes Before Putting Them in the DishwasherFollow 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-wash-your-dishes-british-vs-american-english-the-csi-effect-and-swedish-lemon-angels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Spending Habits, Reversed Organs, and the Sci-Fi Predictions of “Star Maker”
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:Here's How the Average American Household Spends Its MoneyThis Is the 1930s Novel that Described Sci-Fi Tropes Decades Before Anyone Else https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/525304.Star_MakerSome People Are Born With Their Organs ReversedFollow 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/american-spending-habits-reversed-organs-and-the-sci-fi-predictions-of-star-maker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ongoing Science Debates, Emergency Fund Planning, and Placebo DNA
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:Your DNA Could Determine How Easily You're Fooled By PlacebosWhat's the Emergency Fund Plan for You?For more budgeting guidance, check out "The Total Money Makeover: Classic Edition: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness" by Dave Ramsey.Our Favorite Ongoing Science DebatesFollow 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/ongoing-science-debates-emergency-fund-planning-and-placebo-dna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perks of Procrastination, Volcano Dwellers, and the Difference Between Club Soda and Sparkling Waters
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 Do People Live Near Active Volcanoes?The Difference Between Club Soda, Seltzer, Sparkling, and Tonic WaterDone Right, Procrastination Could Be Good for YouAdditional links:SodaStream Source Sparkling Water Maker Starter Kit, Black“Wait: The Art and Science of Delay”Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/perks-of-procrastination-volcano-dwellers-and-the-difference-between-club-soda-and-sparkling-waters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Deep Web, Biggest Regrets, and a Mount Everest Misconception
In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories 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/monthYour Biggest Regret Is the the Thing You Didn't DoMount Everest Isn't (Necessarily) the Tallest Mountain in the WorldThe Deep Web Is the 99% of the Internet You Can't GoogleFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/the-deep-web-biggest-regrets-and-a-mount-everest-misconception Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Personality-Predicting Eye Movements, a Mysterious Battery, and “English As She Is Spoke”
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:The Way Your Eyes Move Can Predict Your PersonalityThis Hilarious English Phrasebook Has Been in Publication Since the 1800s"English as She Is Spoke"The Mysterious Battery That Has Lasted More Than 175 YearsFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/personality-predicting-eye-movements-a-mysterious-battery-and-english-as-she-is-spoke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.