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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Closer Parent-Child Bond, Listen to Music TogetherNoise-Canceling Windows Could Work Even When They're OpenA Doctor Cracked His Knuckles for 50 Years to See If It Was HarmfulFollow 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/noise-canceling-windows-knuckle-cracking-and-closer-parent-child-bonding Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:Trees May Have a "Heartbeat"If It Weren't For Samuel Morse's Grief, Long-Distance Communication Might Not ExistAn Advanced Civilization Could Have Ruled Earth Millions of Years Ago, Says the Silurian HypothesisFollow 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/tree-heartbeats-morse-code-and-the-silurian-hypothesis-of-ancient-earth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 is NASA Going Back to the Moon Before Heading to Mars?Julie d'Aubigny Was A Bisexual 17th-Century Operatic SwordfighterLocal Honey Won't Fix Your Seasonal AllergiesFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/local-honey-myths-nasa-to-the-moon-and-a-bisexual-17th-century-operatic-swordfighter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:Reading Daily Can Actually Add a Year to Your LifeHere's How Scientists Are Using Machine Learning to Predict the UnpredictableThe Heartwarming Story of Indonesia's Chicken ChurchFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/daily-reading-benefits-chicken-church-and-machine-learning-to-predict-chaos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn from some of our favorite expert guests about yoga, volcanoes, meditation, and more on this special episode of the Curiosity Podcast. You'll hear from accomplished authors and academics from past episodes, in addition to a special guest you've never heard before on the show. Plus, hear about the past, present, and future of the Curiosity Podcast.Additional resources discussed:Alex Hutchinson's website"Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance"Champions of Zen: Inside the controversial world of competitive yoga | RackedHow Tarot Cards Work | HowStuffWorksDr. Lucy Jones' website"The Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us (and What We Can Do About Them)"Dr. Rick Hanson's website"Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness"Read more about the topics Cody asks Ashley about in the "Lightning Round" Curiosity Challenge:You Can Swim In Warm Pools Of This at Starkenberger's Castle20 Percent of All Mammals on Earth"Count" Victor Lustig May Have Been The World's Smoothest Con ManAre You More Attractive When You're Drunk?Where Does The Word "Nerd" Come From?You Used To Be Able To Win A Gold Medal For... What?!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-curiosity-podcast-wraps-up-with-yoga-volcanoes-and-meditation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:This Unpleasant Personality Trait May Earn You More MoneyThis Is Why You Should Sleep in a Cold BedroomGiant Sloths Once Ruled the AmericasFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/money-earning-personality-traits-why-you-should-sleep-in-a-cold-bedroom-and-giant-sloths Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:This Is One Way Psychopath Brains Are Different, According to a Harvard StudyScientists Created a Holographic Brain Device That Can Create False SensationsYou Won't Believe Why Cities Are Full of SquirrelsPlus, you can read about Frederick Law Olmsted in the book "Devil in the White City" here: https://eriklarsonbooks.com/book/the-devil-in-the-white-city/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-cities-have-squirrels-how-psychopath-brains-are-different-and-a-holographic-brain-device Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:Is the Universe Conscious of Itself?These Baroque Portuguese Libraries Employ Bats for a Very Important PurposeCoffee Could Help You Tolerate the People You Work WithWhy You Should Leave Your Phone Out of the BedroomFollow 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/a-conscious-universe-bats-working-at-libraries-and-coffee-with-co-workers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:These "Sea Nomads" Have Supersized Spleens for DivingProject Blue Book Was the US Government's Official UFO Investigation ProjectJ. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies10 Ways To Hack Your Cooking with ChemistryFollow 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/project-blue-book-cooking-hacks-using-chemistry-and-sea-nomads Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:True or False? The Daddy Longlegs is Poisonous, But Its Fangs Are Too Small to Bite YouAdvanced Alien Civilizations May Get Their Energy From a Dyson Sphere“Star Maker” by Olaf StapledonYou'll Have a Better Workout If You Exercise With a PartnerFollow 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/daddy-longlegs-myths-dyson-spheres-and-benefits-of-exercising-with-a-partner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kids get grounded for swearing, and bad words are banned from television... but why is that the case if most adults swear anyway? Linguist and cognitive scientist Benjamin K. Bergen says that swearing can be funny, cathartic, and even useful! In this rated-PG episode, he explains how the science of swearing can help us understand how our brains process language, and what the worst words tell us about our culture. And the episode is squeaky clean: no swearing included!Additional resources from Dr. Benjamin Bergen:Benjamin K. Bergen, UC San Diego Department of Cognitive Science"What the F: What Swearing Reveals About Our Language, Our Brains, and Ourselves""Louder Than Words: The New Science of How the Mind Makes Meaning"Other studies and resources discussed:Swearing, Euphemisms, and Linguistic Relativity | PLOSEffect of Manipulated State Aggression on Pain Tolerance | SAGE JournalsCursing and gender in a corpus of MySpace pages | Semantic ScholarSwearing in English: Bad Language, Purity and Power from 1586 to the Present | Google BooksGender, expletive use, and context: Male and female expletive use in structured and unstructured conversation among New Zealand university students | ProQuestFollow 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-science-of-swearing-and-what-it-says-about-our-values Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:These Are the Differences Between Men and Women NarcissistsWhatever You Do, Don't Put Coffee Grounds in Your GardenThis Is How Often You Should Clean Your KeyboardFollow 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/types-of-narcissists-dont-garden-with-coffee-grounds-and-cleaning-your-keyboard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:This Is How Your Friendships Differ in Your 20s and 30sThis Secret Airline Flies Nonstop to Area 51 Every DayThese 4 Words Can Double Your Chances of Getting What You WantFollow 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-your-friendships-change-a-secret-airline-to-area-51-and-magic-words-to-get-what-you-want Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:Scientists Have Finally Made an Everything-Repellent CoatingThis Is Where Most of the Lost Luggage in the US Ends UpResonant Breathing Can Calm You Down In a Matter of Minutes Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/everything-repellent-clothing-resonant-breathing-and-where-lost-luggage-goes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:Could Artificial Intelligence Experience Depression?Why You Should Leave Your Phone Out of the BedroomYou Don't Get Tetanus From RustFollow 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/depression-in-artificial-intelligence-smartphones-in-the-bedroom-and-tetanus-mythbusting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:Caffeine Causes Widespread "Brain Entropy" — and That's Actually a Good ThingThe World's Busiest Air Route Goes to an Island You've Probably Never Heard ofThis Is How to Clean Your Smartphone Without Destroying ItFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-clean-your-smartphone-caffeine-benefits-and-the-worlds-busiest-air-route Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's hard to count on a world that's constantly changing. That's why it's vital to grow internal strengths like grit, gratitude, and compassion — at least, according to Dr. Rick Hanson, a Senior Fellow of the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley and author of "Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness." In this episode, he discusses the key to resilience, and to lasting well-being in a changing world.Additional resources from Dr. Rick Hanson:"Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness"Dr. Rick Hanson's websiteThe Foundations of Well-BeingGreater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley"Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence"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/resilience-is-the-key-to-your-well-being-in-a-constantly-changing-world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:Are Aliens Secretly Studying Life on Earth from Afar? The Zoo Hypothesis Says YesListen to a "Lost" Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale Written by an AIHow Important Is It to Take Your Shoes Off as Soon as You Get in the House?Full episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/aliens-studying-humans-an-ai-fairy-tale-and-the-importance-of-taking-off-your-shoes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:Forget Rovers: NASA's InSight Lander Will Learn About Mars By Sitting StillWhich Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?You Might Have the Most Common Form of SynesthesiaFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/nasas-insight-lander-mars-mission-the-chicken-or-the-egg-and-common-synesthesia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:This Is the Trait That Most Incompetent Bosses ShareThis Guy's Backyard Turned Into a 1,300-Foot-Tall VolcanoThe Brain Boost You Get From Meditation Could Last for YearsFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/incompetent-boss-traits-a-backyard-volcano-and-meditations-lasting-brain-boost Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:Scientists Just Figured Out How Laundry Machines Clean Your ClothesBill Gates Believes the World Would Be Better If Millions Read This Book"Factfulness" on Amazon (FREE with your Audible trial!)Here's the Reason You Judge Others More Harshly Than You Judge YourselfFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-laundry-machines-work-bill-gates-recommended-reading-and-why-we-judge Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:How to Develop a Better Sense of DirectionThe Pied Piper Isn't Just a Fairy TalePluto Was Named By An 11-Year-Old GirlFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-improve-your-sense-of-direction-pied-piper-mysteries-and-planet-name-origins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People have relied on scientists for answers to some pretty big questions, and natural disasters are no exception. But when people don't like those answers, how are scientists supposed to communicate with the public? In this episode, seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones discusses the disconnect between disasters, psychology, and science communication, and helps us understand how to handle inconvenient truths in a healthy way.Additional resources from Dr. Lucy Jones:"The Big Ones: How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us (and What We Can Do About Them)"Dr. Lucy Jones' websiteDr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and SocietyThe Ring of Fire and other earthquake mythsOther resources discussed:Number of fatalities caused by natural disasters in the United States from 1900 to 2016, by disaster typeTremors and treatments: how developing nations can mitigate the destruction of earthquakesHow do we know what other planets (and stars, galaxies, etc.) are made of? (Intermediate)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/natural-disasters-have-transformed-how-scientists-communicate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 AwakeYour Dog Really Loves It When You SmileRichard Branson's Secret to Productivity and Success Is Simple: Work OutFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 ResearchListen to the Sound of "Singing Sand Dunes"Your Roommate Doesn't Know How You're FeelingFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/learn-when-well-meet-aliens-hear-singing-sand-dunes-and-understand-your-roommates Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 GiraffeScientists Found a Technique That Can Help You Learn Skills Twice as FastFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 TouchscreenIt May Seem Like It'd be Faster to Fly West, But Weirdly, the Opposite Is TrueArianna Huffington's Bedtime Routine Is A "Sacrosanct Ritual" That Gives Her A Stress-Free DayRelated links:"The Sleep Revolution" by Arianna HuffingtonFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/touchscreen-arms-weird-flying-science-and-a-bedtime-routine-for-a-stress-free-day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories to help you learn something new in just a few minutes:This Is the Story of the Most Famous Space Image EverSelfies Really Do Make Your Nose Look BigLactic Acid Is Not What Causes Sore MusclesVideos from Curiosity.com:Why Is it So Hard to Look Good in Photos? Facebook VideoWhy Is It So Hard To Start Working Out? Facebook VideoFull episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/hubble-telescope-history-selfie-science-and-exercise-myths Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What your brain wants and what your brain needs aren't always the same. In fact, the shortcuts our brains take can lead to biases and distortions that make us our own worst enemy. Science writer David DiSalvo, author of "What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite," discusses our brain's shortcomings and how we can identify and conquer them.Additional resources from David DiSalvo:"What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite""Brain Changer: How Harnessing Your Brain's Power to Adapt Can Change Your Life""The Brain in Your Kitchen: A Collection of Essays on How What We Buy, Eat, and Experience Affects Our Brains"David DiSalvo's websiteDavid DiSalvo on Twitter @NeuronarrativeFollow 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/what-makes-your-brain-happy-and-why-you-should-do-the-opposite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn about how Americans are aging more slowly than ever; how the HAMMER spacecraft could save our planet from killer asteroids; and why there are mirrors next to elevators.Americans Are Aging More Slowly Than Ever by Reuben WestmaasLevine, M. E., & Crimmins, E. M. (2018). Is 60 the New 50? Examining Changes in Biological Age Over the Past Two Decades. Demography, 55(2), 387–402. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13524-017-0644-5Basaraba, S. (2012, November 28). How Lifestyle and Habits Affect Biological Aging. Verywell Health; Verywell Health. https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-biological-age-2223375Find Out Your Real Age - Sharecare. (2019). Sharecare. https://www.sharecare.com/static/realageMichael Roizen, MD | Cleveland Clinic. (2018). Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/6161-michael-roizenSurvey Content Brochure. (1999). https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/survey_content_99_16.pdfOlder Americans are experiencing ‘delayed aging’ — and better health. (2018, March 15). USC News. https://news.usc.edu/138495/older-americans-experiencing-delayed-aging-better-health/The HAMMER Spacecraft Could Save the World from Killer Asteroids by Elizabeth HowellOSIRIS-REx. (2016). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/osiris-rexBarbee, B. W., Syal, M. B., Dearborn, D., Gisler, G., Greenaugh, K., Howley, K. M., Leung, R., Lyzhoft, J., Miller, P. L., Nuth, J. A., Plesko, C., Seery, B. D., Wasem, J., Weaver, R. P., & Zebenay, M. (2018). Options and uncertainties in planetary defense: Mission planning and vehicle design for flexible response. Acta Astronautica, 143, 37–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.10.021Scientists design conceptual asteroid deflector and evaluate it against massive potential threat | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. (2018). Llnl.gov. https://www.llnl.gov/news/scientists-design-conceptual-asteroid-deflector-and-evaluate-it-against-massive-potentialPlanetary Defense Coordination Office. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/planetarydefense/overviewPlanetary Defense Frequently Asked Questions. (2011). NASA. https://www.nasa.gov/planetarydefense/faqJPL Small-Body Database Browser. (2020). Nasa.gov. https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgiThere Are Mirrors Next to Elevators for a Specific Reason by Joanie FalettoOpinion | Why Waiting Is Torture. (2012, August 18). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/19/opinion/sunday/why-waiting-in-line-is-torture.htmlWald, C. (2015, March 5). Why Your Brain Hates Slowpokes. Nautilus. http://nautil.us/issue/22/slow/why-your-brain-hates-slowpokesFollow 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/slowly-aging-americans-the-hammer-asteroid-spacecraft-and-elevator-mirrors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 EndocrinologyAmphibious 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 FerretOther studies and resources discussed:The effect of a pressure wrap (ThunderShirt®) on heart rate and behavior in canines diagnosed with anxiety disorder | ScienceDirectFacts About Ferrets | Live ScienceChicago Tops Orkin Top 50 Rattiest Cities List for Third Time | OrkinFollow 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.netAlex 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 AtlanticGatorade: The Idea That Launched An Industry | University of FloridaOCL Stroop Test | Open Cognition LabFatigue of Cognitive Control in the Stroop-TaskExtra credit:Blemish: The truth about blackheads | Scientific AmericanEverything you need to know about blackheads | Medical News TodayFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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" PodcastLeVar Burton KidsThe Science Of Breathing: How Slowing It Down Can Make Us Calm And Productive | ForbesSpontaneous Group Synchronization of Movements and Respiratory Rhythms | NCBIFollow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there a right or wrong way to learn? Dr. Stephen Kosslyn is an expert on the science of learning, with more than 30 years of experience working at elite institutions such as Harvard and Stanford. He also thinks that higher education could learn a lot about how people learn, and that's why he became the Founding Dean and Chief Learning Officer of the Minerva Schools at KGI. On this podcast, Dr. Kosslyn explains how people learn and how his institution is changing the way learning is approached — one student at a time.Resources from Dr. Stephen Kosslyn:Minerva Schools at KGI"Building the Intentional University: Minerva and the Future of Higher Education""Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses"Studies and research discussed:Active learning increases student performance in science, engineering, and mathematics | 2014 studyAcademically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses | Inside Higher EdTutors See Stereotypes and Gender Bias in SAT. Testers See None of the Above. | New York TimesNew Evidence of Racial Bias on SAT | Inside Higher EdStereotype Threat and the Intellectual Test Performance of African Americans | Claude M. Steele. Stanford University, 1995Stereotype Susceptibility: Identity Salience and Shifts in Quantitative Performance | Margaret Shih, Todd L. Pittinsky, Nalini Ambady, 1999Twenty Years of Stereotype Threat Research: A Review of Psychological Mediators | National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine"Cognitive Psychology: Mind And Brain""Image and Brain: The Resolution of the Imagery Debate"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-future-of-learning-is-now-thanks-to-science Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mining asteroids, traveling on laser beams, and developing self-aware robots: science fiction or science fact? World-renowned physicist and futurist Michio Kaku says that these milestones are not only in humanity's future, but are beginning to occur right now. Dr. Kaku joins the Curiosity Podcast for a fascinating inside look at interstellar travel, artificial intelligence, human immortality, and alien contact.Additional links from Dr. Michio Kaku:Official Website of Dr. Michio KakuDr. Michio Kaku on Twitter @MichioKaku"The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth""Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, and Time Travel""The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind"Other resources discussed:How Elon Musk Names His Inventions | InverseNew technology is forcing us to confront the ethics of bringing people back from the dead | QuartzEternime wants you to live forever as a digital ghost | CNETAugmented Eternity and Swappable Identities | MITWhen you have an itch, what is happening under your skin? | HowStuffWorksCody Gough on Twitter @ProducerCodyAshley Hamer on Twitter @SmashleyHamerFollow 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/michio-kaku-on-interstellar-travel-artificial-intelligence-and-immortality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jared Bauer, co-founder and head of content at Wisecrack, believes it's important to explore big ideas and meaningful topics through the lens of pop culture and media. On this episode of the Curiosity Podcast, the man who helped bring you Thug Notes, 8-Bit Philosophy, Earthling Cinema, The Philosophy of Everything, What Went Wrong?, Show Me the Meaning!, and more joins the Curiosity Podcast to discuss how studying the humanities and understanding cinema and television shows (like South Park and Rick and Morty) can enrich your life and make society better.Additional resources discussed:Special Guest Cody Gough from Curiosity.com Discusses Andrew Niccol's Gattaca with the Wisecrack crew (Jared, Austin, and Ryan)! on "Show Me The Meaning!"5 Ways The Incredibles Is Ayn Randian Propaganda | Houston PressWhy is 10:10 the Default Setting for Clocks and Watches? | Mental FlossWisecrack:Wisecrack on YouTubeWisecrack.co (Official Website)Christopher Nolan Video PlaylistStar Wars: The Last Jedi – Themes Explained – Wisecrack Quick TakeShow Me The Meaning! – A Wisecrack Movie Podcast (Explicit)Respect Our Authoritah! – A SOUTH PARK Podcast by Wisecrack (Explicit)Wisecrack's THE SQUANCH: A Rick & Morty Podcast (Explicit)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/wisecracks-jared-bauer-on-how-movies-and-tv-shows-like-south-park-and-rick-and-morty-help-us-understand-ourselves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might think you're not a "math person," but maybe that's because math doesn't mean what you think it means. Mathematical and logical thinking can open up new ways of thinking about everything from social and political issues to art to even gender. And on this episode, Dr. Eugenia Cheng, author and Scientist in Residence at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, explains how to tap into it.Additional resources discussed:Dr. Eugenia Cheng (Official Website)"How to Bake Pi: An Edible Exploration of the Mathematics of Mathematics""Beyond Infinity: An Expedition into the Outer Limits of Mathematics""The Art of Logic in an Illogical World"In Defense of Polymaths | Harvard Business ReviewToni Morrison's tweet about writing booksWhy Don't Figure Skaters Get Dizzy When They Spin? | Scientific AmericanThe Brutal Neuroscience of Figure Skating: How Spinning Athletes Overcome Dizziness | LiveScienceFollow 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/mathematical-thinking-can-open-new-worlds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.