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July 16, 2021physiology, health, brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Why Megalodon Was So Huge, Misophonia in the Brain, Trivia

Learn about how huge Megalodon was and why some people have misophonia, a severe hatred of sounds. Plus: a trivia game! Dive deeper into all your favorite Shark Week shows […]
July 12, 2021space, health, artificial intelligence, brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Scary Shark Music, Your Brain Predicts the Future, Hydrobot

Learn about ominous music’s effect on conservation efforts; why our brains constantly predict the future; and “Hydrobot.” Dive deeper into all your favorite Shark Week shows with Shark Week’s Daily […]
July 8, 2021brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Could You Adapt to Having an Extra Thumb?

Learn about a robotic “third thumb”; how measuring time increases entropy; and how to distinguish friends from foes. People’s brains adapted to having a robotic “third thumb” by Steffie Drucker […]
July 6, 2021brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Weird Dreams Might be a Brain Feature, Not a Bug

Learn how weird dreams may help us in the real world; how we date dinosaurs; and why a healthy grip means a healthy body. A theory from AI says our […]
July 5, 2021food, brains, business, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Why Song Lyrics Are Getting Simpler

Learn how a man wrote sentences using only his mind; how popular song lyrics got simpler; and the bitterness of Bitrex. Brain-computer interface lets people communicate by imagining they’re writing […]
June 28, 2021space, brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Looking Into Space Is Looking Back in Time

Learn why soccer players miss penalty kicks; how we estimate population sizes; and how space helps us look back in time. Pro soccer players miss penalty kicks because pressure makes […]
June 21, 2021food, brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

How to Manage Your Work-from-Home Paranoia

Learn 4 tips for managing WFH paranoia; flat-pack pasta; and how eye contact is affected by the shape of a dog’s face. 4 tips for managing your WFH paranoia by […]
June 16, 2021history, health, brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Pollen Is Not Actually Plant Sperm

Learn why your mom calls you your sibling’s name; why pollen isn’t just plant sperm; and what really causes sore muscles. If Your Mom Calls You Your Sibling’s Name, It […]
June 4, 2021space, food, health, brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

How Do Wild Animals Know What to Eat?

Learn why helping others feels like helping ourselves, how wild animals eat healthy, and how the Sahara feeds the Amazon. We’re less likely to remember the things we’ve given to […]
May 31, 2021brains, fitness and exercise, Curiosity Daily Episodes

Why Cavities Are So Sensitive to the Cold

Learn about why cavities are so cold-sensitive; an ant that shrinks its brain; and why swimming makes you extra hungry. Here’s why dental cavities are so sensitive to cold by […]