Tag: interview

March 11, 2019astronomy, Curiosity Daily Episodes, food, guest interview, history, physics, productivity, space

Space Race Stories (w/ Dr. David Warmflash), Why Produce Sparks, and a 1-3-5 To-Do List

Learn about why metals, fruit, and vegetables spark in the microwave, and the 1-3-5 method for arranging your to-do list. Plus, hear a couple lesser-known stories from the 20th-century space […]
March 7, 2019Curiosity Daily Episodes, genetics, productivity

Carl Zimmer on What’s “In Your Genes,” Nudge Theory, and Post-Apocalyptic Cockroach Myths

Learn what it means when you have something “in your genes” with help from award-winning author Carl Zimmer; whether cockroaches really can survive a nuclear apocalypse; and how to change […]
March 4, 2019astronomy, Curiosity Daily Episodes, fitness and exercise, food, guest interview, history

Craving Healthy Foods, What Grew Astronomy (w/ Dr. David Warmflash), $1 Million Math Problems

Learn about why starting an exercise routine might give you healthier food cravings; math problems that you could get a million dollars for solving; and the story of what drove […]
February 25, 2019astronomy, biology, Curiosity Daily Episodes, guest interview, history, life hacks

Narcissism Lessons, The War-Stopping Eclipse (w/ Dr. David Warmflash), and Toothed Tumors

Learn about the trait you can borrow from narcissists to boost your professional and academic success; the groundbreaking and potentially life-saving discovery that came from studying tumors that can grow […]
February 19, 2019Curiosity Daily Episodes, guest interview

Elastic Thinking (w/ Leonard Mlodinow), How People Judge You, and Your Time Perspective

Learn how you can change your thinking to keep up with today’s fast-paced world, with some help from author Leonard Mlodinow. Plus: learn about the two criteria people use to […]
February 18, 2019astronomy, Curiosity Daily Episodes, guest interview, history

Saros Cycles (w/ Dr. David Warmflash), the Eiffel Tower’s Secret, and Announcing Alien Life

Learn about a secret apartment in the Eiffel Tower; the official protocol for announcing alien life to the world; and how Saros cycles have changed the way we’ve designed calendars […]
February 3, 2019business, communication, Curiosity Daily Episodes, guest interview

Specific Words to Use to Get What You Want (w/ Stella Grizont) and Tweeting Feelings

Learn why tweeting about negative feelings MIGHT make you feel better. Then, learn the specific words you should use to get what you want, with some help from a special […]
January 31, 2019astronomy, business, communication, Curiosity Daily Episodes, guest interview, life hacks, space

How to Advocate For Yourself (w/ Stella Grizont), Black Hole Travel Possible, and Fossil Licking

Learn how your tongue can tell the difference between a rock and a fossil; why you might be able to travel through some black holes without dying; and how you […]
January 23, 2019Curiosity Daily Episodes, genetics, guest interview, physics, sleep

Become A CRISPR Connoisseur (w/ Synthego), Up-and-Coming Batteries, and Microsleep

Learn about 4 up-and-coming batteries that could overtake lithium-ion; how microsleep happens without you even knowing it; and what you’re getting wrong about CRISPR gene editing technology, and how to […]
December 31, 2018Curiosity Daily Episodes, guest interview, life hacks, physics

Beating Procrastination, Sand Science (w/ Vince Beiser), and How to Use Your Vacation Days

Learn about microvacations, a trick for actually using your vacation days even when you’re super busy; the science behind why darkness is actually faster than the speed of light; and […]