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• January 26, 2021astronomy, Curiosity Daily Episodes

  A Trick for Making Vaccinations Less Painful

  Learn about an easy trick for making needles less painful; how ancient Mayans used zeolite to filter water more than 2,000 years ago; and the story behind moonmoons, the hilarious […]

• January 7, 2021history, space, brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

  Why We Call Computer Glitches “Bugs”

  Learn about why Wolf-Rayet stars are the brightest stars in the sky; why immune cells in your brain may have started out in your gut; and the history of why […]

• January 6, 2021space, Curiosity Daily Episodes

  What’s the Shortest Amount of Time Ever Recorded?

  Learn about how scientists just measured the quickest event ever recorded; how tiny remoras (suckerfish) stay stuck to fast-moving whales; and why being too busy could be killing your creativity. […]

• December 28, 2020space, Curiosity Daily Episodes

  Why Cuttlefish Wore 3-D Glasses for Science

  Learn about why your next relationship will probably be like your last one; what scientists learned by studying the oldest material on Earth; and what researchers learned when they had […]

• December 24, 2020space, Curiosity Daily Episodes

  Why Toilet Paper Is White

  Learn about Starlink’s unintended consequences for astronomy from astrophysicist Vivienne Baldassare, NASA Einstein Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University. Then, learn why toilet paper is white.   More information on NEPA […]

• December 22, 2020astronomy, health, Curiosity Daily Episodes

  Why Do Bats Cause So Many Virus Outbreaks?

  Learn about why bats are the source of so many deadly virus outbreaks; and the surprisingly strong influence older siblings can have on their brothers and sisters — just in […]

• December 21, 2020space, Curiosity Daily Episodes

  Why It’s Good to Reveal Your Failures

  Learn about why successful people should reveal their failures; the extreme story of the death of planet WASP-12b; and why tulips used to cost more than houses during a period […]

• December 14, 2020history, space, health, brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

  Why Birds Wore Funny Hats for Science

  Learn about how curiosity gives your memory a boost; what happened when researchers put feathered hats on birds to see if other birds found them sexy; and how we trick […]

• December 11, 2020space, sleep, brains, Curiosity Daily Episodes

  Are Sleep-Deprived Men More Masculine?

  Learn about why men who sleep more are seen as less masculine and what exactly makes radiation harmful. Then, test your podcast knowledge with this month’s Curiosity Challenge trivia game.   […]

• December 4, 2020history, space, health, communication, business, fitness and exercise, Curiosity Daily Episodes

  Why It’s Relaxing to Breathe in Through Your Nose

  Learn about why it’s relaxing to breathe in through your nose and the first woman who’s ever been struck by a meteor. We’ll also answer a listener question about why […]