Curiosity Weekly

Learn about Ivan Pavlov’s dogs, and why you might not know them as well as you thought. Then, learn about the three types of perfectionism that are ruining your life. Plus: if the universe is expanding, then what is it expanding into? 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:...

Learn what makes someone a night owl or a morning person; get a quick primer on on string theory; and discover whether you should pull an all-nighter studying for a test. 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 Makes Someone a Night Owl or a Morning Person? String Theor...

Learn about a hexagon-shaped hurricane on Saturn; a Japanese philosophy of continuous improvement; and why products are only built to last for a few years. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: Why Does Saturn Have a Hexagon-Shaped Hurricane? Kaizen Is the 5-Step Philosoph...

Learn about some surprising overlaps in time that’ll make you question your history skills; why keeping your bedroom door closed could save your life; and why vacation time is good for a company’s bottom line. 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 Why Keeping Your Bedroom Door Closed...

Learn about how scientists used video games to teach children empathy; a simple word swap that can help you keep your commitments in check; and an institute in New Mexico where all your favorite chiles came from. 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...

Learn about a controversial theory that says our universe is one of many previous universes; why we call computer glitches “bugs”; and the largest study ever showing how much exercise you need to boost your mental health. We’ll also answer the question: is yawning contagious? In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and l...

Learn what would happen if you could stop time; why speaking multiple dialects of the same language is good for your brain; and why there’s a secret room behind Mount Rushmore. 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 Secret Room Behind Mount Rushmore Meant for Futu...

Learn about what we lost in the blaze that destroyed the National Museum of Brazil; the myth that it’s dangerous to go swimming right after you eat; and some of the weirdest laws in U.S. states. 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: Brazil's National Museum Went Up in Flam...

Learn about the golden records NASA launched into space with their Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes; the 5 most bacteria-ridden spots in your office; and why cats love boxes, according to 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: NASA Once Launched a Golden Record of Earth's Music Into Sp...

Learn how a flat Earth would even work; why multitasking is impossible, and what you should do instead; and the four things that nearly every country on Earth is named after. 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: How Would a Flat Earth Even Work? Multitasking Is Impossible...

Learn about why classic diners are shaped like train cars; what came before the Big Bang; and the crocodile paradox, an unsolvable dilemma dating back to ancient Greece. 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: Classic Diners Are Shaped Like Train Cars for a Very Good Reason...

Learn about left and right hand and eye dominance, and how they’re related; why running might actually be good for your knees; why Buzz Aldrin claimed 33 dollars in travel expenses for his trip to the moon; and two traits that determine how whether you’re more likely to cheat on your partner. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you...

Learn why late buses cluster in threes, and which one you should choose; how you could get funding from the National Science Foundation for your big idea; and how long you should date someone before getting married, according to research. 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 minut...

Learn how to stay sane at work by taking a microvacation; an easy trick for building the best savings plan; and why sand is one of the most important materials in human civilization — and why we’re running out of it. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — and learn about sand from author Vince Beiser — to help you get smarter and learn somet...

Learn about why you get brain freeze, just how advanced neural networks are these days, and a science-backed trick for learning a new language. 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 You Get Brain Freeze While Eating Icy Treats? Neural Networks Have Advanced Beyond Our Understanding, a...

How much of communication really is nonverbal? Why is darkness faster than the speed of light? How can you tell if you’re burned out — and how do you recover? 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: Burned Out? This Research-Backed Quiz Could Tell You Darkness Is Faster Than...

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: It's Easier to Achieve Your Goals When You Start on a Monday There's No Such Thing as Good Bacteria and Bad Bacteria Do You Believe the Marilyn Monroe Murder Conspiracy? If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length...

Hosts Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss a story about the darkest town in America (when it’s not hosting Burning Man) , then learn about how redheads experience pain differently (with some help from Natalia Reagan ), to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes! Plus: learn about the Fantasy Stock League with special guest Patrick Chism from today’s sponsor, Quicken Loan...

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: NEAT Is How Your Body Burns Calories Without Exercise A 15-Year-Old Girl Heard Amelia Earhart's Last Transmission This Is The Odd Writing Technique Used by David Bowie, Kurt Cobain, and Bob Dylan If you love our show and you're interes...

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com — and learn about the science of stretching from Get-Fit Guy of Quick and Dirty Tips — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: The 3 Things to Do to Boost Your Emotional Intelligence, According to a Neuroscientist You Probably Believe These 5 Myths About Tourette Syndrome Pl...

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: Music Lessons Will Improve Your Language Skills Thousands of People Have Mysteriously Disappeared in "Alaska's Bermuda Triangle" Notes from the story about 10th-century Vikings and the Muslim world: The Strangely Revealing Debate Over...

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 cents The Stupidly Dangerous Chemical Chlorine Trifluoride Can Make Anything Burst Into Flames on Contact Book Towns Are Tiny Cities Made Up Almost...

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 New Study Shows the Scary Similarities Between Junk Food and Drugs These Are the 5 Keys to Success in Business, According to Billionaire Jeff Bezos These 7 Traits Make You Irresistible to Mosquitoes If you love our show and you're in...

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: Your Weight Has a "Set Point" That Your Brain Thinks Is Best The Most Exclusive Museum in the Galaxy May Be on the Moon 5 Life Lessons from Karl Meltzer, the Runner Who Set an Appalachian Trail Speed Record Additional resources discuss...

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 May Be a Massive Ocean Beneath the Earth's Surface Road Trip Games Have a History Older Than Road Trips This Simple Reading Technique Can Boost Your Memory and Learning Speed If you love our show and you're interested in hearing...